Exam Details: AI-Empowered SAFe® Scrum Master

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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

Practice Test

Format reflects the same number of questions, level of difficulty, timebox, and domain areas as the exam
Unlimited attempts
Passing the practice test does not guarantee passing the exam and is provided as a preparation resource

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Duration	90 minutes
Number of Questions	45
Passing Score	80%
Delivery	Web-based, closed book, no outside assistance
Access	Learning Plan
Exam Cost	The first two attempts are included in your course registration fee or exam fee when taken within 60 days of course completion or exam purchase. Additional attempts are available for a fee. Please refer to the Retake Policy below.
Retake Fee	$50 for unproctored exam $450 for proctored exam
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
Introducing Scrum in SAFe (10-12%)	Explain basic Agile development concepts Discuss basic Scrum concepts and values Identify an Agile Team in SAFe	Lesson 1
Characterizing the role of the Scrum Master (21-23%)	Define the role of the Scrum Master Facilitate effective team events Practice techniques for team collaboration and conflict resolution Identify characteristics of high-performing teams	Lesson 2
Participating in PI Planning (14-16%)	Describe the steps of PI Planning Draft PI Plans Assess draft PI Plans for risks Identify the importance of committing to PI Objectives	Lesson 3
Facilitating the Iteration Execution (21-23%)	Plan the iteration Facilitate Team Sync Track the iteration progress Discuss Backlog Refinement Facilitate the Iteration Review Explain the CALMR approach for DevOps and Release on Demand	Lesson 4
Finishing the PI (14-16%)	Coach the IP iteration Apply the six steps of the problem-solving workshop Prepare the team for the Inspect and Adapt event	Lesson 5
Augmenting the Scrum Master Role with AI (12-14%)	Understand AI Basics and Terminology Understand AI Prompting Understanding Risks and Responsible AI Use Augmenting the Scrum Master role with AI	Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5