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(select 3) What does relentless improvement, as defined in SAFe, include?
Relentless improvement is a SAFe Core Value. It includes:
C . Optimize the whole (improve end-to-end value delivery, not just local parts)
D . Apply Lean problem-solving tools and techniques (use root cause analysis, A3, etc.)
E . Reflect at key Milestones (Inspect & Adapt, Retrospectives)
''Hold people accountable'' and ''employee reviews'' are not part of SAFe's relentless improvement approach.
''Relentless improvement includes optimizing the whole, applying Lean tools and techniques, and reflecting at key milestones.''
(Source: SAFe 6.0 Framework: Relentless Improvement)
Which of the following is a reason to manage Epic flow with the Portfolio Kanban?
Managing Epic flow with the Portfolio Kanban brings structure to decision-making by providing a visual and managed process for reviewing, analyzing, and approving Epics. It enables stakeholders to make transparent, data-driven decisions about portfolio-level investments.
SAFe 6.0, ''Portfolio Kanban'' article
SPC 6.0 Guide, ''Exploring Lean Portfolio Management''
Which of the following is often a cause of too much work in process (WIP)?
Defining Features in the ART Backlog for each system layer (rather than as vertical slices of value) can lead to excess WIP. This approach fragments work and creates dependencies across teams, resulting in too many partially completed items in process at once. SAFe strongly recommends organizing Features and Stories as thin, vertical slices of value to reduce WIP and improve flow.
SAFe 6.0, ''Optimize Flow'' and ''Reducing WIP'' sections
SPC 6.0 Guide, ''Accelerating to Business Agility''
Cultural change must come before you start a SAFe implementation.
SAFe recognizes that cultural change occurs alongside, not before, SAFe implementation. Leading change, including shifts in mindset and behavior, is integral to the SAFe Implementation Roadmap and happens through practice and reinforcement as the framework is adopted.
''Cultural change happens concurrently with the implementation of SAFe---not as a prerequisite. Mindset and behaviors evolve as people begin to experience new ways of working.''
(Source: SAFe 6.0 Framework: Implementation Roadmap; SPC 6.0 Guide ''Leading the Change'')
Which of the following is one key performance indicator to check the health of an ART?
One of the most important KPIs for an Agile Release Train (ART) is the ''Predictability Measure.'' The SAFe 6.0 framework specifies that ''the program predictability measure shows how reliably teams deliver business value'' and is calculated by comparing the planned vs. actual business value delivered during a PI. It helps leadership and teams see if the ART is reliably delivering on its commitments, making it a key health indicator.
SAFe 6.0, ''ART Predictability Measure'' in the ''ART Execution'' section
SPC 6.0 Practice Guide, ''Coaching ART Execution''
What are stretch objectives?
Stretch objectives are those that teams would like to accomplish but are not certain they will be able to complete within the PI due to uncertainty, risks, or dependencies. These objectives are not included in the team's committed objectives and do not count towards the team's PI predictability measure.
SAFe 6.0 states:
''Stretch objectives are used to identify work that can be done if capacity permits, but are not committed by the team for the PI.''
SAFe 6.0 Website: PI Objectives
SPC 6.0 Guide: ''Stretch objectives are not part of the team's commitment and may or may not be achieved in the PI.''
(Select 3) What are typical Kanban classes of service for Agile Teams?
SAFe and Kanban both define classes of service as ways to handle work items based on urgency and business need. The typical Kanban classes of service are:
Fixed date (B): Items that must be completed by a specific deadline.
Expedite (C): Items that need to be done as soon as possible, jumping the queue.
Standard (D): Normal priority work items.
''Funnel,'' ''Accepted,'' and ''Review'' are not classes of service; they refer to states or workflow stages.
''Typical Kanban classes of service for Agile teams include Standard, Fixed Date, and Expedite.''
(Source: SAFe 6.0 Framework: Team Kanban; SPC 6.0 Guide, ''Building Solutions with Agile Product Delivery'')
Exam domains verified against: Official Scaled Agile SAFe-SPC exam guide, last checked October 2026.
Understand how digital transformation drives business agility and how SAFe operates as an enterprise system for competitive advantage. Learn the core competencies that enable organizations to thrive in rapidly changing markets.
Master the Lean-Agile mindset and SAFe core values that guide leadership decisions. Study the SAFe principles that underpin effective transformation and how leaders model these behaviors to drive organizational change.
Sample question from this domain above: Q1
Master the Lean-Agile mindset and SAFe core values that guide leadership decisions. Study the SAFe principles that underpin effective transformation and how leaders model these behaviors to drive organizational change.
Learn how to organize cross-functional Agile teams and build quality into the development process. Understand how to structure work around the flow of value in Agile Release Trains.
Sample question from this domain above: Q7
Study customer-centric approaches, design thinking, and ART backlog prioritization. Master PI planning, cadence-based development, and the continuous delivery pipeline with DevOps practices.
Learn to connect portfolio strategy to enterprise objectives and maintain strategic vision through epics. Understand lean budgeting, guardrails, and how to establish portfolio flow.
Sample question from this domain above: Q2
Study how to lead by example during transformation efforts and use the SAFe implementation roadmap as a guide. Master the techniques for guiding organizations through successful change.
Sample question from this domain above: Q4
Establish a clear vision for organizational change and build a guiding coalition with the stakeholder support needed to reach critical mass. Understand how to accelerate momentum toward enterprise agility.
Learn to identify value streams and Agile Release Trains that align with business strategy. Create realistic implementation plans that guide the SAFe rollout.
Prepare teams and the broader organization for ART launch and manage the transition effectively. Coach teams through the initial ceremonies and establish sustainable cadence.
Sample question from this domain above: Q6
Guide train teams and program teams to improve execution. Use inspect and adapt cycles to continuously strengthen ART performance and address systemic issues.
Expand SAFe across multiple value streams and ARTs as the organization scales. Navigate enterprise solution delivery, portfolio operations, lean governance, and LPM implementation.
Build organizational agility through structure and culture changes. Establish continuous learning practices, measure progress, and coach teams toward sustainable business agility.
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