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SAFe® for Architects · US

Key exam facts

Provider
Scaled Agile, Inc.
Format
Web-based, closed book, no outside assistance; multiple-choice, single-select; English.
Exam questions
Total questions: 45.
Time limit
90 minutes
Passing score
71%
Exam fee
The first attempt is included in the course registration fee within 60 days of course completion; additional attempts cost $50.

Topics covered

The authority publishes percentage ranges for each content area. The practice percentages below use the midpoint of each range, normalized to 100%; they are not exact percentages published by the authority. Practice question counts may differ slightly because of rounding.

  • Agile Architecture and SAFe — Official range: 5–7% (Practice allocation: 6.06%)

    • Identify attributes of Agile Architecture
    • Explain the SAFe Architect role and associated responsibilities
    • Demonstrate collaboration with other Enterprise roles
    • Architect using SAFe Principles

  • DevOps and Release on Demand — Official range: 9–13% (Practice allocation: 11.11%)

    • 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

  • Architecture with Business Value — Official range: 31–35% (Practice allocation: 33.33%)

    • 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

  • PI Execution — Official range: 34–38% (Practice allocation: 36.36%)

    • 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

  • Leading during a Lean-Agile Transformation — Official range: 11–15% (Practice allocation: 13.13%)

    • 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

How to prepare

Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.

These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.

Frequently asked questions

What is the exam format?

Web-based, closed book, no outside assistance; multiple-choice, single-select; English.

How many questions are on the exam?

Total questions: 45.

How long is the exam?

90 minutes

What is the passing score?

71%

How much does the exam cost?

The first attempt is included in the course registration fee within 60 days of course completion; additional attempts cost $50.

Official sources and references

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