SSM - SAFe Scrum Master Exam
SSM - SAFe Scrum Master Exam
SSM - SAFe Scrum Master Exam
2 When looking at a program board at the end of program increment (PI) planning, what does it mean when a feature is placed in a team's lane with no strings?
That it has dependencies on teams in other Agile release trains (ARTs) or Solution Trains
That the team has not broken the feature into stories yet and has not identified dependencies
x That the feature can be completed by that team independently
That the team has been assigned, but the feature dependencies have not been identified yet
4 Scrum Masters are effective by using scrum methods, supporting SAFe principles and practices, and what else?
x Supporting delivery using Agile practices
Serving as a customer proxy
Writing stories and enablers
Managing architectural runway
5 At the end of the first Iteration, the team finishes User Stories A, B, and 50% of C. The Story sizes are set at these points:
Story A = 8 points
Story B = 1 point
Story C = 5 points
Story D = 3 points
6 Scrum Masters help remove impediments, foster an environment for high-performing team dynamics, and what else?
Estimate stories
Form and re-form teams
x Lead team efforts in relentless improvement
Continuously deliver value
9 What is one of the Scrum Master's responsibilities during the innovation an planning (IP) iteration?
Update the program increment (PI) roadmap
x Facilitate the team preparation for the program increment (PI) system demo
Remove scope that exceeds capacity
Create the program predictability measure
18 A servant leader knows that his or her own growth comes from what?
Implementing a CALMR approach to DevOps
Effective training
Management support
x Facilitating the gowth of others
21 SAFe is based on four primary bodies of knowledge which include Agile development, systems thinking, DevOps, and what type of product development?
Iterative product development
Incremental product development
x Lean product development
Adaptive product development
22 Wich two behaviors should a Scrum Master represent as a coach? (Choose two.)
Set long-term goals for the team
Focus on dealines and technical options
x Lay out the team's plan for the iteration
x Encourage the team to learn from their mistakes
Provide subject matter expertise
27 Why is a confidence vote held at the end of program increment (PI) planning?
To hold the teams accountable if the Agile release train (ART) does not deliver on its commitment
To remove the risks for the PI
To ensure the business owners accept the plan
x To build shared commitment to the plan
30 The goal of Lean is to deliver the maximun customer value in the shortest sustainable lead time while providing what else?
Improved capacit allocation
A continuous Delivery Pipeline
x The highest possible quality
Significant team contributions
31 What is important for the Scrum Master to help the team focus on daily and Iteration goals?
x To facilitate the team's progress towards the current PI Objectives
To keep the Team Backlog to a manageable size
To help the team maintain their velocity
To eliminate impediments
35 Which two practices are recommended in SAFe for root cause analysis? (Choose two.)
x 5 Whys
Post-PI Planning meeting
Weghted shortest job first
Iteration retrospective
x Fishbone diagram
36 When working with an Agile Team, what is expected from Product Management?
x To clarify the scope feature work
To define the technical software specifications
To provide the iteration goals to the team
To priorize the team backlog
37 How does the Scrum Master provide the most value to the team?
By ensuring timeboxes are kept during team meetings
x By removing impediments for the team
By scheduling critical scrum events
By facilitating discussions between the Product Owner and the team
40 Which two actions are part of the Scrum Master's role in PI Planning? (Choose two.)
Serve as the Customer proxy and work with Product Management
Prioritize Features to support the Program Vision
x Ensure the team builds a plan they can commit to
Align the Agile Release Train to a common Vision
x Manage the program board
42 Becoming a coach requires a shift from old behaviors to new ones. What are three examples of new coaching behaviors? (Choose three.)
Fix problems for the team
x Facilitate team problem-solving
Focus on deadlines
x Focus on business value delivery
Drive toward specific outcomes
x Ask the team for the answer
43 The SAFe Scrum Master role includes responsibilities to which other group?
x The other Agile Teams on the Agile release train (ART)
Business owners
Solution Train Engineers
Solution Management
44 What are two primary opportunities in SAFe for driving relentless improvement? (Choose two.)
Management review and problem-solving meeting
x Iteration retrospective
Daily stand-up
Iteration review
x Inspect and adapt event