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Exam Study Guide: RTE (2025.11.25) - SAFe® Release Train Engineer

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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

Practice Test Format

  • 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

Details are subject to change at any time

Duration

120 minutes

Number of Questions

60

Passing Score

78%

Delivery

Web-based, closed book, no outside assistance

Access

Learning Plan (after course completion)

Cost

The first attempt is 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: Available immediately after the first failed attempt

  • Second retake: Available 10 days after the first retake

  • Third retake: Available 30 days after the second retake

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

Domain

Topics

References

Exploring the RTE Role (15-17%)

  • RTE Characteristics and Responsibilities

  • SAFe Foundations

Lesson 1

Applying SAFe Principles (21-24%)

  • Preparation Activities

  • Facilitation Activities

  • Planning Development

  • Multi-location Facilitation

Lesson 3

Executing the PI (27-29%)

  • ART Events

  • Optimizing ART Flow

  • Measuring Flow

  • IP Iteration

  • Inspect and Adapt Event

Lesson 4, 5, and 6

Serving the ART (30-32%)

  • Key ART Roles and Responsibilities

  • Release on Demand

  • Systems Thinking and Value Stream Mapping

  • Facilitation and Coaching Techniques

  • One-Team Culture

Lesson 1, 2, 4, 6, and 7

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