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Exam Study Guide: SSM - SAFe Scrum Master 5.1

Updated over 9 months ago

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Duration

90 minutes

Number of questions

45

Passing score

33/45 (73%)

Competency level

Intermediate; Proficient, capable; can perform tasks with some assistance

Question format

Multiple choice (one answer) or multiple select (2-3 answers)

Delivery

Web-based, closed book, no outside assistance, timed

Access

Community Platform upon completion of the course

Languages offered

English

Cost

First attempt included in the course registration fee if taken within 30 days of course completion. Each retake or attempt past the 30-day window is $50



Exam Sections and Percentages

References

Introducing Scrum in SAFe (13%)

  • Examine basic Agile development concepts

  • Explore Scrum basics

  • Position an Agile Team in a SAFe Enterprise

Characterizing the role of the Scrum Master (38%)

  • Examine the responsibilities of the Scrum Master role

  • Explore the characteristics of an effective Scrum Master

  • Build high-performing teams

  • Facilitate effective Agile Team events

  • Coach the Agile Team using powerful questions

  • Collaborate with other teams

  • Resolve conflicts

Experiencing PI Planning (18%)

  • Prepare to experience PI Planning

  • Create and review draft PI plans

  • Finalize plans and establish business value

  • Review final plans and commit to a set of PI Objectives

  • Facilitate an effective PI Planning process

Facilitating Iteration execution (22%)

  • Plan the Iteration

  • Track the Iteration progress

  • Refine the backlog

  • Facilitate the Iteration Review

  • Facilitate relentless improvement

  • Support DevOps and Release on Demand

Finishing the PI (9%)

  • Coach the IP Iteration

  • Prepare the team for the Inspect and Adapt Event

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