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| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Number of questions | 60 |
| Passing score | 44/60 (73%) |
| Competency level | Advanced; Expert, fully competent; can perform tasks with little 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 |
| Exploring the Scrum Master role (15%)Explore Scrum Master challenges in the EnterpriseExplain the purpose and basic constructs of SAFeEstablish Scrum Master connections in SAFe | SAFe Advanced Scrum Master Student Workbook: materials and exercises from Lesson 1v5.scaledagileframework.com/scrum-master/v5.scaledagileframework.com/safe-core-valuesv5.scaledagileframework.com/vision/v5.scaledagileframework.com/features-and-capabilitiesv5.scaledagileframework.com/solution-train/v5.scaledagileframework.com/system-team/v5.scaledagileframework.com/agile-teams/ |
| Applying SAFe Principles (15%)#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 | SAFe Advanced Scrum Master Student Workbook: materials and exercises from Lesson 2v5.scaledagileframework.com/apply-systems-thinking/v5.scaledagileframework.com/visualize-and-limit-wip-reduce-batch-sizes-and-manage-queue-lengths/ v5.scaledagileframework.com/lean-agile-mindset/ |
| Exploring Agile and Scrum anti-patterns (13%)Explore anti-patterns associated with the Product Owner roleExplain how Stories and tasks may lead to anti-patternsIdentify context-specific anti-patterns in your environment | SAFe Advanced Scrum Master Student Workbook: materials and exercises from Lesson 3 |
| Facilitating program execution (15%)Synchronize development with the Agile Release TrainOrganize teams on the TrainPlan the Program IncrementExecute the Program IncrementRelease value on demandPrepare for the next PI Planning session | SAFe Advanced Scrum Master Student Workbook: materials and exercises from Lesson 4v5.scaledagileframework.com/inspect-and-adapt/v5.scaledagileframework.com/release-on-demand/v5.scaledagileframework.com/pre-and-post-pi-planning/ |
| Improving flow with Kanban and XP (13%)Build your Kanban boardMeasure and optimize flowBuild quality inFoster engineering craftsmanshipFacilitate collaboration with Architects, System Team, and Operations | SAFe Advanced Scrum Master Student Workbook: materials and exercises from Lesson 5v5.scaledagileframework.com/team-kanban/v5.scaledagileframework.com/built-in-quality/v5.scaledagileframework.com/continuous-integration/v5.scaledagileframework.com/portfolio-kanban/ |
| Building high-performing teams (17%)Foster collaboration on the teamFacilitate cross-team collaborationBuild trust with stakeholdersDevelop team skill setCreate an Improvement Backlog | SAFe Advanced Scrum Master Student Workbook: materials and exercises from Lessons 4 and 6v5.scaledagileframework.com/agile-teams/v5.scaledagileframework.com/communities-of-practice/ v5.scaledagileframework.com/safe-lean-agile-principles/v5.scaledagileframework.com/lean-agile-mindset/ |
| Improving program performance (12%)Explore the Inspect and Adapt processApply problem-solving workshop | SAFe Advanced Scrum Master Student Workbook: materials and exercises from Lesson 7v5.scaledagileframework.com/inspect-and-adapt/v5.scaledagileframework.com/innovation-and-planning-iteration/ v5.scaledagileframework.com/iteration-retrospective/ |