SAFe Scrum Master — Information & Free Practice
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SAFe Scrum Master · US
Key exam facts
- Provider
- Scaled Agile, Inc.
- Format
- Web-based, closed book, multiple-choice, single-select; no outside assistance. Course-associated access or scheduled live-proctored examination.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 45.
- Time limit
- 90 minutes
- Passing score
- 80%
- Exam fee
- Proctored examination: $495 USD plus applicable taxes, non-refundable, including two attempts within 60 days; course-associated initial attempts included in course registration. Further retakes: $50 unproctored or $495 proctored.
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.
Introducing Scrum in SAFe — Official range: 10–12% (Practice allocation: 11.22%)
- Explain basic Agile development concepts
- Discuss basic Scrum concepts and values
- Identify an Agile Team in SAFe
Characterizing the role of the Scrum Master — Official range: 21–23% (Practice allocation: 22.45%)
- Define the role of the Scrum Master
- Facilitate effective team events
- Practice techniques for team collaboration and conflict resolution
- Identify characteristics of high-performing teams
Participating in PI Planning — Official range: 14–16% (Practice allocation: 15.31%)
- Describe the steps of PI Planning
- Draft PI Plans
- Assess draft PI Plans for risks
- Identify the importance of committing to PI Objectives
Facilitating the Iteration Execution — Official range: 21–23% (Practice allocation: 22.45%)
- Plan the iteration
- Facilitate Team Sync
- Track the iteration progress
- Discuss Backlog Refinement
- Facilitate the Iteration Review
- Explain the CALMR approach for DevOps and Release on Demand
Finishing the PI — Official range: 14–16% (Practice allocation: 15.31%)
- Coach the IP iteration
- Apply the six steps of the problem-solving workshop
- Prepare the team for the Inspect and Adapt event
Augmenting the Scrum Master Role with AI — Official range: 12–14% (Practice allocation: 13.27%)
- Understand AI Basics and Terminology
- Understand AI Prompting
- Understanding Risks and Responsible AI Use
- Augmenting the Scrum Master role with AI
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, multiple-choice, single-select; no outside assistance. Course-associated access or scheduled live-proctored examination.
How many questions are on the exam?
Total questions: 45.
How long is the exam?
90 minutes
What is the passing score?
80%
How much does the exam cost?
Proctored examination: $495 USD plus applicable taxes, non-refundable, including two attempts within 60 days; course-associated initial attempts included in course registration. Further retakes: $50 unproctored or $495 proctored.
Official sources and references
- AI-Empowered SSM exam details
Title and complete Domain/Topics/References table
- SAFe Scrum Master certification
Exam guidelines, six-domain table
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Domain/Topics/References table, all six rows
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Exam Format
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Details table, Duration through Delivery rows
- SAFe Scrum Master certification
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