Scaled Agile SAFE-SSM Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Scaled Agile SAFE-SSM Online Questions & Answers

• Question 31:

  Who are important attendees to the PI System Demo?

  A. Board Members
  B. Feature Owners
  C. Business Owners
  D. Portfolio Management
  C. Business Owners

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  Explanation

  According to the SAFe 6 Scrum Master documentation, one of the important attendees to the PI System Demo is the Business Owners. Business Owners are a small group of stakeholders who have the primary business and technical responsibility for governance, compliance, and return on investment (ROI) for a Solution developed by an Agile Release Train (ART). They are key stakeholders on the ART who must evaluate fitness for use and actively participate in certain ART events. The PI System Demo provides them an opportunity to see the integrated view of new features delivered by the ART, give feedback, and influence the future direction of the solution. (Must be taken from SAFe 6 Scrum Master resources)

  References: System Demo [Business Owners]

• Question 32:

  What is one way to ensure a team is holding successful Iteration Reviews and demos?

  A. The team demos working functionality
  B. The team swarms to prepare for demos
  C. The team shares improving metrics
  D. The team ensures they complete every Story
  A. The team demos working functionality

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  Explanation

  One way to ensure a team is holding successful iteration reviews and demos is to have the team demo working, tested system components that meet the definition of done (DoD). This shows the team's progress and value delivery, and allows them to receive feedback from the product owner and other stakeholders. The team should minimize the use of slides and the preparation time for the demos, and focus on the solution instead of the presentation. The team should also discuss the impact of the current solution on the nonfunctional requirements (NFRs) and identify any risks or impediments.

  References: Iteration Review - Scaled Agile Framework Exam Study Guide: SSM (6.0) - SAFeScrum Master

• Question 33:

  What is one way a Scrum Master/Team Coach can help improve ART performance?

  A. Prioritize the ART backlog for PI Planning
  B. Run an Agile Team charter workshop
  C. Communicate the PI Planning agenda
  D. Facilitate cross-team collaboration
  D. Facilitate cross-team collaboration

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  Explanation

  According to the SAFe 6 Scrum Master documentation, one of the ways a Scrum Master/Team Coach can help improve ART performance is to facilitate cross-team collaboration. Cross-team collaboration is the ability of Agile teams to work together effectively and efficiently to deliver value to the customers and stakeholders. It involves sharing information, resolving dependencies, aligning on goals, and providing feedback. Cross-team collaboration is essential for achieving the ART vision and objectives, as well as for delivering integrated and high-quality solutions. The Scrum Master/Team Coach plays a key role in facilitating cross-team collaboration by 1: Participating in the Scrum of Scrums (SoS) and ART Sync meetings, where they communicate the team's progress, impediments, and dependencies, and coordinate with other teams and the Release Train Engineer (RTE) Helping the team prepare for and participate in the PI Planning event, where they collaborate with other teams to define and commit to the PI objectives and identify risks and dependencies Supporting the team in the System Demo, where they demonstrate the team's work to other teams and stakeholders, and receive feedback and validation Assisting the team in the Inspect and Adapt (IandA) event, where they review the ART performance, identify improvement opportunities, and create action plans Encouraging the team to adopt Communities of Practice (CoPs), where they share knowledge, best practices, and learnings with other teams and experts Promoting a culture of trust, respect, and cooperation among the team and other teams (Must be taken from SAFe 6 Scrum Master resources)

  References: Scrum Master/Team Coach Team Sync PI Planning System Demo Inspect and Adapt [Communities of Practice]

• Question 34:

  What is one anti-pattern of the Inspect and Adapt?

  A. No actionable improvement Features are created
  B. Not enough team members attend the PI System demo
  C. Too many ideas enter the problem-solving workshop
  D. Only one problem is identified by each team in the retrospective
  A. No actionable improvement Features are created

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  Explanation

  One anti-pattern of the Inspect and Adapt (IandA) is to have no actionable improvement Features created as a result of the problem-solving workshop. This is considered an anti- pattern because the main goal of the IandA workshop is to identify and address the systemic issues that are limiting the effectiveness of the Agile Release Train (ART). The workshop should produce one or more improvement Features that are added to the ART backlog and prioritized for the next PI Planning event. These Features should be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) and aligned with the ART vision and goals. Without actionable improvement Features, the ART will miss the opportunity to learn and improve from the feedback and data collected during the PI.

  References: Inspect and Adapt - Scaled Agile Framework Exam Study Guide: SSM (6.0) - SAFeScrum Master based on SAFe 60 methodology What is one antipattern of the

• Question 35:

  What is one benefit of having an IP Iteration every PI?

  A. It creates an estimating buffer for meeting PI objectives
  B. It creates a timeboxed opportunity for team growth
  C. It creates a chance for teams to manage quality
  D. It creates a guardrail for teams working too hard
  A. It creates an estimating buffer for meeting PI objectives

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  Explanation

  One benefit of having an IP Iteration every PI is that it creates an estimating buffer for meeting PI objectives. PI objectives are a set of SMART goals that align the teams and stakeholders to a common vision and mission for the upcoming Program Increment (PI). They are derived from the business context, priorities, and dependencies, and are agreed upon and committed by the teams during PI Planning1 However, since PI objectives are based on estimates and assumptions, there is always a degree of uncertainty and variability in the delivery process. To account for this, SAFe recommends that teams reserve 10% of their capacity for each PI as an estimating buffer. This buffer is used during the IP Iteration, which is a unique, dedicated iteration that occurs every PI and provides dedicated time for innovation, continuing education, PI Planning, and Inspect and Adapt events2 By having an IP Iteration as an estimating buffer, the teams can improve the predictability and flow of value delivery, as well as reduce the stress and pressure of meeting the PI objectives23 (Must be taken from SAFe 6 Scrum Master resources)

  References: PI Objectives - Scaled Agile Framework Innovation and Planning Iteration - Scaled Agile Framework SAFe Scrum Master Course Outline

• Question 36:

  What is one way a servant leader can support team members in decision-making?

  A. Give each team member the opportunity to contribute
  B. Perform regular retrospectives on behalf of the team
  C. Identify solutions to problems the team surfaces
  D. Support teams in affinity mapping their concerns
  A. Give each team member the opportunity to contribute

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  Explanation

  According to the SAFe 6 Scrum Master documentation, one of the ways a servant leader can support team members in decision-making is by giving each team member the opportunity to contribute. This means that the servant leader encourages and facilitates the participation of all team members in the decision-making process, ensuring that everyone's voice is heard and valued. By giving each team member the opportunity to contribute, the servant leader fosters a culture of collaboration, empowerment, and trust, as well as increases the quality and buy-in of the decisions. (Must be taken from SAFe 6 Scrum Master resources)

  References: Scrum Master/Team Coach The Power of Shared Decision-Making through Servant-Leadership The Scrum Master as a Servant-Leader

• Question 37:

  Which of the following events aligns teams on a train?

  A. Architect Sync
  B. Iteration Planning
  C. PI Planning
  D. Coach Sync
  C. PI Planning

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  Explanation

  PI Planning is one of the events that aligns teams on a train. PI Planning is a cadence-based event for the entire Agile Release Train (ART) that aligns teams and stakeholders to a shared mission and vision. PI Planning provides an opportunity for the ART to review the business context and priorities, identify and resolve dependencies and risks, and commit to a realistic and achievable plan for the next Program Increment (PI). PI Planning is essential to SAFe: If you are not doing it, you are not doing SAFe1 (Must be taken from SAFe 6 Scrum Master resources)

  References: PI Planning - Scaled Agile Framework Planning Interval (PI) - Scaled Agile Framework Preparing for PI Planning | Checklist for Scrum Masters and Product ... Scrum Master - Scaled Agile Framework SAFe6.0 Scrum Master Certification (SSM) Course - Vinsys

• Question 38:

  What is one trait of a servant leader?

  A. Persuades rather than using authority
  B. Deflects information that could change the team's work
  C. Determines the day-to-day activities for the team
  D. Solves problems on behalf of the team
  A. Persuades rather than using authority

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  Explanation

  According to the SAFe 6 Scrum Master documentation, one of the traits of a servant leader is to persuade rather than use authority. This means that the servant leader influences others by appealing to their values, beliefs, and interests,

  rather than by imposing their own will or position. By persuading rather than using authority, the servant leader fosters a culture of collaboration, empowerment, and trust, where team members are more likely to accept and welcome coaching,

  feedback, and change. Persuasion also helps the servant leader to align the team with the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to create a shared understanding of the purpose and value of the work. (Must be taken from SAFe 6

  Scrum Master resources)

  References:

  Scrum Master/Team Coach Servant Leadership: A Key Driver of High-Performing Agile Teams The Scrum Master as a Servant-Leader

• Question 39:

  What is one practice Scrum Masters/Team Coaches can use to facilitate conflict management?

  A. Implement a formal complaints system
  B. Encourage team members to resolve conflicts on their own
  C. Enforce working agreements
  D. Escalate conflicts to the Release Train Engineer
  C. Enforce working agreements

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  Explanation

  One practice Scrum Masters/Team Coaches can use to facilitate conflict management is to enforce working agreements. Working agreements are a set of guidelines that define how a team wants to work together, communicate, and

  collaborate. They are created by the team members themselves and reflect their shared values, norms, and expectations. Working agreements can help prevent or reduce conflicts by establishing clear boundaries, roles, and responsibilities,

  as well as by promoting respect, trust, and transparency among team members. Working agreements can also help resolve conflicts by providing a common reference point and a framework for constructive feedback and dialogue. Scrum

  Masters/Team Coaches can support the team in creating, reviewing, and updating their working agreements, as well as in holding each other accountable for following them. (Must be taken from SAFe 6 Scrum Master resources)

  References:

  Scrum Master/Team Coach - Scaled Agile Framework How does a Scrum Master manage conflict within a scrum team? - Agile Centre Conflict Management as a Scrum Master | Agile Velocity

• Question 40:

  How can teams use Iteration planning to stay aligned on their work?

  A. By reviewing its processes before the next iteration
  B. By committing to a set of goals to be delivered
  C. By agreeing on a meeting timebox
  D. By sharing Stories that could be pairing opportunities
  B. By committing to a set of goals to be delivered

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  Explanation

  According to the SAFe 6 Scrum Master documentation, one of the ways teams can use Iteration planning to stay aligned on their work is by committing to a set of goals to be delivered. Iteration goals are a summary of the business and technical outcomes that the team intends to achieve in the Iteration. They are based on the stories selected from the team backlog, the team's capacity, and the acceptance criteria. By committing to a set of goals, the team creates a shared understanding of the purpose and scope of the Iteration, as well as the expected value and quality. The team also aligns with the ART vision and objectives, and communicates their commitment to the stakeholders and customers. Iteration goals help the team to stay focused, motivated, and accountable throughout the Iteration. (Must be taken from SAFe 6 Scrum Master resources)

  References: Iteration Planning Iteration Goals Scrum Master/Team Coach