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Exam Study Guide: ARCH (6.0) - SAFe® for Architects

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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

90 minutes

Number of Questions

45

Passing Score

71%

Delivery

Web-based, closed book, no outside assistance

Access

Learning Plan (after course completion)

Languages

English

Cost

First attempt included in the course registration fee if taken within 30 days of course completion

Retake Fee

$50; $250 for SPC

Retake Policy

First retake - May be taken immediately after the first failed attempt.

Second retake - May be taken 10 days after the first retake.

Third retake - May be taken 30 days after the second retake.

All subsequent retakes require a 30-day wait.


Domain

Topics

References

Agile Architecture and SAFe (5-7%)

  • Identify attributes of Agile Architecture

  • Explain the SAFe Architect role and associated responsibilities

  • Demonstrate collaboration with other Enterprise roles

  • Architect using SAFe Principles

Lesson 1

DevOps and Release on Demand (9-13%)

  • Promote a DevOps culture

  • Demonstrate flow of value through the CDP

  • Architect for continuous exploration

  • Architect for continuous integration

  • Architect for continuous deployment

  • Release on Demand

Lesson 2

Architecture with Business Value (31-35%)

  • Demonstrate how Strategic Themes, Portfolio Canvas, and Portfolio Vision influence architecture

  • Use Value Streams to support the business

  • Demonstrate how ARTs and Solution Trains deliver value

  • Align architecture to Enterprise strategy

  • Evolve the Solution Portfolio

  • Contribute Enabler Epics to the Portfolio Kanban

  • Coordinate across Value Streams

  • Align Solution Vision with Strategic Themes and Solution Context

  • Contribute to Solution Intent

  • Manage quality with NFRs and the Lean QMS

  • Contribute to roadmaps

Lessons 3,4 and 8

PI Execution (34-38%)

  • Prepare for PI Planning

  • Contribute to PI Planning

  • Contribute to Management Review and Problem-Solving

  • Contribute to Solution post-PI planning

  • Guide architecture and continuous delivery

  • Prepare for Iteration Reviews and System and Solution Demos

  • Improve through I&A

Lessons 5, 6, and 7

Leading during a Lean-Agile Transformation (11-15%)

  • Demonstrate attributes of a Lean-Agile leader

  • Demonstrate how to lead the transition to Agile architecture during a transformation

  • Develop an action plan to support the organization's transformation

Lesson 9

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