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Exam Study Guide: SGP - SAFe Government Practitioner

Updated over 3 weeks ago

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Duration

90 minutes

Number of questions

45

Passing score

33/45 (73%)

Competency level

Foundational; Competent, some knowledge or experience; can perform tasks with 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

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:

  • 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


    Each retake or attempt past the 60-day window is $50.

Exam Sections and Percentages

References

Advance Lean-Agile in government (11%)

  • Determine the Problem to be Solved

  • Describe the Basic Constructs of SAFe

  • Describe the Basic Constructs of the Implementation Roadmap

Embrace a Lean-Agile mindset (7%)

  • Embrace the Lean Mindset

  • Support the Agile Manifesto

Apply SAFe Principles (18%)

  • #1 - Take an Economic View

  • #2 - Apply Systems Thinking

  • #3 - Assume Variability; Preserve Options

  • #4 - Build Incrementally with Fast, Integrated Learning Cycles

  • #5 - Base Milestones on Objective Evaluation of Working Systems

  • #6 - Visualize and Limit WIP, Reduce Batch Sizes, and Manage Queue Lengths

  • #7 - Apply Cadence, Synchronize with Cross-domain Planning

  • #8 - Unlock the Intrinsic Motivation of Knowledge Workers

  • #9 - Decentralize Decision-making

  • Organize around Value

Create high-performing teams and programs (9%)

  • Create high-performing Agile Teams

  • Provision the key ART roles

  • Coordinate and Integrate Multiple Agile Release Trains and Suppliers

Plan with cadence and synchronization (11%)

  • 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

Support program execution (7%)

  • Guide Innovation and Continuous Exploration for Programs and Large Solutions

  • Manage Flow of Value

  • Update the Program Vision and Roadmap

  • Define System Attributes with Features

  • Set Priorities with Backlog Refinement

  • Engage in Key SAFe Events

Map the path to agency and program agility (31%)

  • Build Large Programs to Align with Agency Strategy

  • Transition from Project to Lean flow of Epics

  • Adopt Lean Budgeting Aligned to Value Streams

  • Apply Lean Estimating and Forecasting with Cadence-based Development

  • Modify Acquisition Practices to Enable Lean-Agile Development and Operations

  • Build in Quality and Compliance

  • Adapt Governance Practices to Support Agility and Lean Flow of Value

Lead successful change (6%)

  • Lead by Example

  • Adopt a Lean-Agile Mindset

  • Lead the Change to SAFe

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