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Key Facts: SAFe SSM Exam

~80%

Pass Rate

Course attendees

73%

Passing Score

33/45

45

Exam Questions

Scaled Agile

1.5 hrs

Exam Duration

Scaled Agile

$995+

Course + Exam

Scaled Agile

2-day

Required Course

Scaled Agile

The SAFe SSM has 45 questions in 1.5 hours, requiring 73% (33/45). Pass rate ~80% for course attendees. Covers Scrum fundamentals in SAFe, facilitation, coaching, and SAFe principles.

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1What are the four values of the Agile Manifesto?
A.Processes and tools, comprehensive documentation, contract negotiation, following a plan
B.Individuals and interactions, working software, customer collaboration, responding to change
C.Efficiency, predictability, control, standardization
D.Planning, execution, monitoring, closure
Explanation: The Agile Manifesto states four values: (1) Individuals and interactions over processes and tools, (2) Working software over comprehensive documentation, (3) Customer collaboration over contract negotiation, and (4) Responding to change over following a plan. While there is value in the items on the right, the Agile Manifesto values the items on the left more.
2Which of the following is NOT one of the three pillars of Scrum?
A.Transparency
B.Inspection
C.Adaptation
D.Optimization
Explanation: The three pillars of Scrum are Transparency, Inspection, and Adaptation. These pillars support empiricism, which is the foundation of Scrum. Transparency ensures all aspects of the process are visible to those responsible for the outcome. Inspection involves frequently examining the artifacts and progress. Adaptation means adjusting the process or product when deviations are detected. Optimization is not a pillar of Scrum.
3In SAFe, what is the primary purpose of the Agile Release Train (ART)?
A.To coordinate multiple Scrum Masters across the organization
B.To deliver a continuous flow of value to customers through aligned agile teams
C.To provide governance and oversight for agile transformations
D.To manage the portfolio backlog and strategic initiatives
Explanation: The Agile Release Train (ART) is a long-lived team of Agile teams that incrementally develops, delivers, and operates one or more solutions in a value stream. Its primary purpose is to deliver a continuous flow of value to customers. ARTs align teams to a common mission and synchronize through Program Increments (PIs) and PI Planning events.
4What is the recommended size for an Agile Team in SAFe?
A.3-5 people
B.5-11 people
C.10-15 people
D.15-20 people
Explanation: SAFe recommends Agile Teams of 5-11 people, typically including the Scrum Master and Product Owner. This size balances having enough people with diverse skills to develop valuable increments while remaining small enough to maintain effective communication, collaboration, and agility. Teams smaller than 5 may lack sufficient skills; teams larger than 11 often face communication challenges.
5What does "Built-in Quality" practice emphasize in SAFe?
A.Adding quality checks only at the end of development
B.Relying solely on dedicated QA teams for testing
C.Integrating quality practices throughout the entire development lifecycle
D.Conducting quality audits monthly
Explanation: Built-in Quality in SAFe emphasizes integrating quality practices throughout the entire development lifecycle, not just at the end. It includes practices like Test-First development, continuous integration, automated testing, pair work, and Definition of Done. This approach reduces delays, rework, and costs by catching defects early when they are less expensive to fix.
6Which of the following are the five Scrum values?
A.Commitment, Focus, Openness, Respect, Courage
B.Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Control, Closure
C.Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation, Iteration, Increment
D.Speed, Quality, Cost, Scope, Risk
Explanation: The five Scrum values are Commitment, Focus, Openness, Respect, and Courage. These values give direction to the Scrum Team with regard to their work, actions, and behavior. The decisions made, steps taken, and the way Scrum is used should reinforce these values, not diminish or undermine them.
7In SAFe, what is meant by "Release on Demand"?
A.Releasing software whenever the customer asks for it
B.Decoupling the release process from the development cadence to release value when market conditions are optimal
C.Releasing only at the end of each PI
D.Releasing daily regardless of business needs
Explanation: Release on Demand in SAFe means decoupling the release process from the development cadence, allowing organizations to release value when market conditions are optimal. This requires robust DevOps practices and a continuous delivery pipeline that can deploy at any time. The goal is to make release a business decision rather than a technical constraint.
8What is the timebox for a typical Iteration (Sprint) in SAFe?
A.1 week
B.2 weeks
C.4 weeks
D.Variable based on team preference
Explanation: In SAFe, the standard timebox for an Iteration (Sprint) is two weeks. This duration provides a regular, predictable rhythm for teams to plan, execute, and demonstrate working software. Two weeks is considered optimal because it is short enough to enable rapid feedback and adaptation, yet long enough to complete meaningful work. While SAFe supports iterations of 1-4 weeks, two weeks is the default recommendation.
9A Scrum Master observes that the team is not collaborating effectively. Which characteristic of a high-performing team should they focus on developing?
A.Individual accountability for tasks
B.Self-organization and cross-functionality
C.Strict adherence to individual roles
D.Hierarchical decision-making
Explanation: High-performing Agile Teams in SAFe are characterized by self-organization and cross-functionality. Self-organization means teams determine how to accomplish their work without being directed by others outside the team. Cross-functionality means teams have all competencies needed to accomplish the work without depending on others. These characteristics enable teams to be flexible, innovative, and responsive to change.
10What is the primary measure of progress in Scrum according to the Agile Manifesto?
A.Completed story points
B.Working software
C.Documentation completeness
D.Adherence to the plan
Explanation: According to the Agile Manifesto principle #7, "Working software is the primary measure of progress." This principle emphasizes that the ultimate goal is to deliver value to customers through working, tested software (or other deliverables), not just completing tasks or producing documentation. In SAFe, this principle extends to delivering valuable increments of the solution.

About the SAFe SSM Exam

The SAFe SSM validates knowledge of the Scrum Master role within the Scaled Agile Framework, covering facilitation, coaching, PI planning, and enabling value delivery through the Agile Release Train.

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Questions

45 questions

Time Limit

1 hour 30 minutes

Passing Score

73% (33/45)

Exam / Certification Fees

Included with SAFe course ($995+)

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30%

Scrum Fundamentals in SAFe

Scrum roles, events, artifacts, and SAFe team-level practices

25%

Facilitating Team Events

PI planning, iteration execution, system demo, inspect and adapt

25%

Coaching Agile Teams

Team dynamics, servant leadership, conflict resolution, collaboration

20%

SAFe Principles & Flow

SAFe Core Values, Lean-Agile principles, ART, value stream mapping

Preparing for the SAFe SSM Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 73% (33/45)
  • Exam length: 45 questions
  • Time limit: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Exam / certification fees: Included with SAFe course ($995+) Official sources

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SAFe SSM: Suggested Study Strategy

1Review the SAFe big picture — team, program, and portfolio levels
2Master PI planning: inputs, process, outputs, and facilitation role
3Know all iteration events and the Scrum Master role in each
4Understand the ART and cross-team collaboration
5Study servant leadership and coaching techniques

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SAFe SSM pass rate?

~80% for course attendees. 45 questions in 90 minutes, 73% required.

Do I need a course first?

Yes. Requires 2-day SAFe Scrum Master course taught by a SAFe Program Consultant.

How does it differ from CSM/PSM?

SAFe SSM focuses on Scrum within a scaled enterprise including PI planning and ARTs. CSM/PSM focus on single-team Scrum.

How should I prepare?

Complete the 2-day course, review materials, study SAFe framework website, take practice exams.