SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)

What are the four values of the Agile Manifesto?

• AProcesses and tools, comprehensive documentation, contract negotiation, following a plan
• BIndividuals and interactions, working software, customer collaboration, responding to cha…
• CEfficiency, predictability, control, standardization
• DPlanning, execution, monitoring, closure

Which of the following is NOT one of the three pillars of Scrum?

• ATransparency
• BInspection
• CAdaptation
• DOptimization

In SAFe, what is the primary purpose of the Agile Release Train (ART)?

• ATo coordinate multiple Scrum Masters across the organization
• BTo deliver a continuous flow of value to customers through aligned agile teams
• CTo provide governance and oversight for agile transformations
• DTo manage the portfolio backlog and strategic initiatives

What is the recommended size for an Agile Team in SAFe?

• A3-5 people
• B5-11 people
• C10-15 people
• D15-20 people

What does "Built-in Quality" practice emphasize in SAFe?

• AAdding quality checks only at the end of development
• BRelying solely on dedicated QA teams for testing
• CIntegrating quality practices throughout the entire development lifecycle
• DConducting quality audits monthly

Which of the following are the five Scrum values?

• ACommitment, Focus, Openness, Respect, Courage
• BPlanning, Execution, Monitoring, Control, Closure
• CTransparency, Inspection, Adaptation, Iteration, Increment
• DSpeed, Quality, Cost, Scope, Risk

In SAFe, what is meant by "Release on Demand"?

• AReleasing software whenever the customer asks for it
• BDecoupling the release process from the development cadence to release value when market…
• CReleasing only at the end of each PI
• DReleasing daily regardless of business needs

What is the timebox for a typical Iteration (Sprint) in SAFe?

• A1 week
• B2 weeks
• C4 weeks
• DVariable based on team preference

A Scrum Master observes that the team is not collaborating effectively. Which characteristic of a high-performing team should they focus on developing?

• AIndividual accountability for tasks
• BSelf-organization and cross-functionality
• CStrict adherence to individual roles
• DHierarchical decision-making

What is the primary measure of progress in Scrum according to the Agile Manifesto?

• ACompleted story points
• BWorking software
• CDocumentation completeness
• DAdherence to the plan

In the SAFe House of Lean, what are the four pillars?

• APlan, Do, Check, Act
• BRespect for People and Culture, Flow, Innovation, Relentless Improvement
• CValue, Quality, Speed, Cost
• DTransparency, Inspection, Adaptation, Collaboration

What is the purpose of the Continuous Delivery Pipeline in SAFe?

• ATo ensure manual approval for every deployment
• BTo automate and visualize the flow of new features from idea to released value
• CTo track team velocity metrics
• DTo manage project budgets

Which of the following best describes the SAFe Core Values?

• AAlignment, Built-in Quality, Transparency, Program Execution
• BSpeed, Cost, Quality, Scope
• CPlanning, Execution, Control, Closure
• DIndividuals, Interactions, Processes, Tools

What is the primary accountability of the Scrum Master in SAFe?

• AManaging the team and assigning tasks
• BFacilitating team success by coaching, facilitating, and removing impediments
• CWriting all user stories and prioritizing the backlog
• DMaking technical decisions for the team

Which leadership style is most appropriate for a Scrum Master?

• ACommand and control
• BServant leadership
• CTransactional leadership
• DAutocratic leadership

A team member approaches the Scrum Master complaining about another team member. What should the Scrum Master do first?

• AEscalate to management immediately
• BListen actively and ask powerful questions to help the team member find their own solution
• CTell the team member to resolve it themselves
• DMake a decision on who is right

What is the difference between a Scrum Master and a Team Coach in SAFe?

• AThere is no difference; the terms are used interchangeably
• BTeam Coach focuses only on technical practices
• CTeam Coach is used when the role extends beyond Scrum to coach the team in SAFe practices…
• DScrum Master is a senior role to Team Coach

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Scrum Master?

• AFacilitating Scrum events
• BRemoving impediments
• CPrioritizing the Product Backlog
• DCoaching the team

What technique should a Scrum Master use when coaching a team?

• ATell the team exactly what to do
• BUse powerful questions to help the team discover solutions
• CSolve all problems for the team
• DMake decisions on behalf of the team

The Development Team is waiting for access to a critical system. Who is responsible for removing this impediment?

• AThe Product Owner
• BThe Scrum Master
• CThe Development Team
• DProgram Management

What is an important characteristic of an effective Scrum Master?

• ATechnical expertise in all areas of the product
• BStrong facilitation and coaching skills
• CAuthority to hire and fire team members
• DAbility to work longer hours than the team

A team is consistently not completing their Iteration Goals. What should the Scrum Master do?

• ATell the team to work faster
• BRemove scope from the iteration
• CCoach the team to identify root causes and improve their planning and execution
• DAssign overtime to the team

In SAFe, what is the role of the Scrum Master during PI Planning?

• APresent the team plans to stakeholders
• BAct as the team facilitator to ensure the team has what they need to create their PI Obje…
• CMake final decisions on team capacity
• DAssign stories to team members

What is the "powerful question" technique in coaching?

• AAsking questions that have only one right answer
• BAsking open-ended questions that provoke thinking and insight
• CInterrogating team members about their mistakes
• DDemanding detailed status reports

How should a Scrum Master handle conflict within the team?

• AIgnore it and hope it resolves itself
• BTake sides and resolve it for the team
• CFacilitate constructive dialogue and help the team develop conflict resolution skills
• DRemove the conflicting members from the team

What is the Scrum Master's role regarding team safety and trust?

• AEnsuring no one ever disagrees with each other
• BCreating a safe environment where team members can speak up, take risks, and be vulnerable
• CMaking sure everyone follows rules exactly
• DPreventing all conflicts

A manager asks the Scrum Master to report on individual team member performance. How should the Scrum Master respond?

• AProvide the detailed performance data
• BExplain that Agile Teams focus on collective outcomes, not individual performance metrics
• CCreate individual performance reports
• DAsk the team members to rate each other

What is the purpose of Iteration Planning in SAFe?

• ATo create a detailed project plan for the entire PI
• BTo commit to a set of Stories to be completed in the upcoming Iteration
• CTo assign tasks to individual team members
• DTo report progress to management

What is the timebox for the Daily Stand-up (Daily Scrum)?

• A30 minutes
• B15 minutes
• C1 hour
• DAs long as needed

During Backlog Refinement, what is the team doing?

• AAssigning stories to team members
• BReviewing, estimating, and prioritizing upcoming Stories
• CTesting completed features
• DDeploying to production

What is the primary purpose of the Iteration Review?

• ATo blame team members for incomplete work
• BTo demonstrate working software and gather feedback from stakeholders
• CTo create detailed documentation
• DTo assign work for the next iteration

During the Iteration Retrospective, what should the team focus on?

• ABlaming individuals for mistakes
• BInspecting how the last iteration went and identifying improvements for the next
• CPlanning the next PI
• DReporting to management

The Daily Stand-up is running over 30 minutes with detailed technical discussions. What should the Scrum Master do?

• ALet it continue since technical discussions are important
• BFacilitate the meeting to keep it within the 15-minute timebox and take detailed discussi…
• CCancel the stand-up
• DReport the issue to management

Who should attend the Iteration Planning meeting?

• AOnly the Product Owner and Scrum Master
• BThe entire Agile Team including Product Owner, Scrum Master, and all Developers
• COnly the developers
• DExternal stakeholders

What is the purpose of the Iteration Goals in SAFe?

• ATo track individual performance
• BTo provide a high-level summary of the business value the team intends to deliver in the…
• CTo assign blame if goals are not met
• DTo create documentation

In the Iteration Retrospective, the team identifies an improvement item. What should happen next?

• AThe Scrum Master should implement the improvement
• BThe team should add it to their improvement backlog for the next iteration
• CIgnore it and move on
• DReport it to management

How often should Backlog Refinement occur in SAFe?

• AOnce per PI
• BContinuously throughout the iteration, typically consuming 5-10% of capacity
• COnly at the beginning of a project
• DNever; the Product Owner handles backlog alone

What is the primary purpose of PI Planning in SAFe?

• ATo create a detailed plan for the entire year
• BTo align all teams on the ART to a shared mission and create committed PI Objectives
• CTo assign tasks to individual developers
• DTo report status to senior management

How frequently does PI Planning typically occur in SAFe?

• AWeekly
• BEvery 8-12 weeks (typically 10)
• CMonthly
• DOnce per year

What is the purpose of the IP (Innovation and Planning) Iteration?

• ATo give the team a vacation
• BTo allow time for innovation, exploration, and handling work that doesn't fit neatly into…
• CTo extend the PI for more development time
• DTo skip retrospectives

What happens during the Inspect and Adapt (I&A) event?

• ATeams take a vacation day
• BThe ART demonstrates integrated solutions, reviews metrics, and identifies improvement ba…
• CIndividual performance reviews are conducted
• DDetailed technical designs are created

What is the Scrum Master's role during PI Planning?

• AMaking decisions for the team about what they can commit to
• BFacilitating their team's planning process and helping coordinate with other teams
• CCreating the PI plan for all teams
• DPresenting the vision to stakeholders

What are PI Objectives?

• AIndividual goals for each developer
• BSpecific, measurable business outcomes that the ART commits to achieving in the PI
• CTechnical architecture documents
• DAnnual performance targets

During PI Planning, teams identify a dependency with another team. Who should help resolve this?

• AOnly the Release Train Engineer
• BThe Scrum Masters of the affected teams should collaborate to resolve it
• CNo one; dependencies should be ignored
• DThe Product Owner alone

What happens at the end of PI Planning when teams present their plans?

• AManagement approves or rejects the plans
• BTeams present draft plans, receive feedback from Business Owners, and adjust before final…
• CPlans are kept secret from other teams
• DIndividual performance is evaluated

What is the significance of the "confidence vote" at the end of PI Planning?

• AIt is a binding commitment that cannot change
• BIt provides a quick pulse check on team confidence in achieving the PI Objectives
• CIt assigns blame if objectives are not met
• DIt determines individual bonuses