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Exam Study Guide: SHWA - SAFe® for Hardware

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Requirements

  • Review and acceptance of the Candidate Agreement are required to start the exam

  • Exam functionality instructions are provided following the Candidate Agreement


Exam Format

  • Questions are structured in a multiple-choice, single-select format.

  • Exams are timed, and the timer is displayed once questions are presented

  • Exams will be submitted when the timer ends, regardless of the number of questions answered

  • Scores are calculated by the number of correctly answered questions

  • Unanswered questions will be marked as incorrect

  • “Submit” button ends the exam, and a score will be calculated

Details are subject to change at any time

Duration

45 minutes with an unlimited number of retakes

Number of Questions

20

Passing Score

75%

Delivery

Web-based, closed book, no outside assistance

Access

Learning Plan (after course completion)

Cost

The first two attempts are included in your course registration fee when taken within 60 days of course completion. Additional attempts are available for a fee. Please refer to the Retake Policy below:

Retake Fee

$50

Retake Policy

  • First retake (third attempt overall): Available immediately after the second failed attempt

  • Second retake (fourth attempt overall): Available 10 days after the first retake

  • Third retake (fifth attempt overall): Available 30 days after the second retake

  • Additional retakes: Each requires a 30-day waiting period between attempts

Domain

Topics

References

Thriving in the Digital Age

  • Building solutions in uncertain environments

  • Recognize digital disruption in hardware-reliant systems

  • SAFe as the system for operating digital organizations

Lesson 1

Building a Foundation with Mindset, Values, and Principles

  • The Lean-Agile Mindset

  • SAFe Core Values

  • Apply SAFe Principles

Lesson 2

Develop Solutions Incrementally

  • Solutions deliver value to customers

  • Design solutions for change

  • Frequently integrate the end-to-end solution

Lesson 3

Build Solutions with Cross-Functional Agile Teams

  • Form cross-functional Agile Teams

  • Organize Agile Release Trains (ARTs) around the flow of value

Lesson 4

Accelerate Hardware Feedback Loops

  • Accelerate feedback with a Continuous Delivery Pipeline (CDP)

  • Build Quality in

  • Continually address regulatory and compliance concerns

Lesson 5

Apply Multiple Horizons of Planning

  • Define the solution vision

  • Use roadmaps to forecast

  • Define features and enablers

  • Plan and execute the PI

Lesson 6

Specify the Solution Incrementally

  • Assume variability and preserve options

  • Incrementally evolve specifications with the solution

  • Address non-functional requirements

  • Apply set-based design

Lesson 7

Leading the Change

  • Leading the change

  • Leading the change in your context

Lesson 8

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