Questions for the SAFE-SPC were updated on : Nov 21 ,2025
What is a customer-centric development process that creates desirable, profitable, and sustainable
products?
C
Explanation:
Design Thinking is the customer-centric development process referenced in SAFe. It helps
organizations develop products and solutions that are desirable for customers, profitable for the
business, and sustainable for society.
Reference:
SAFe 6.0, “Design Thinking” article
SPC 6.0 Guide, “Building Solutions with Agile Product Delivery”
Which of the following must be in place to launch an ART?
A
Explanation:
To launch an Agile Release Train (ART), it is essential to have a clear and synchronized Iteration and PI
cadence. This cadence aligns all teams on the ART, establishes the rhythm for delivery, and is a key
readiness criterion for launching.
Reference:
SAFe 6.0, “ART Readiness Checklist”
SPC 6.0 Guide, “Launching an Agile Release Train”
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Which flow accelerator focuses on the effective throughput of value?
B
Explanation:
Addressing bottlenecks is a flow accelerator in SAFe that directly focuses on increasing the effective
throughput of value in the system. By identifying and resolving bottlenecks, teams and ARTs can
deliver more value, faster.
Reference:
SAFe 6.0, “Eight Flow Accelerators” article
SPC 6.0 Guide, “Accelerating to Business Agility”
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Which statement is a value from the Agile Manifesto?
D
Explanation:
“Individuals and interactions over processes and tools” is one of the four original values stated in the
Agile Manifesto. This value is foundational to Agile and SAFe, emphasizing people and
communication as key drivers of effective delivery.
Reference:
Agile Manifesto (agilemanifesto.org)
SAFe 6.0, “Lean-Agile Mindset” article
SPC 6.0 Guide, “Becoming a Lean-Agile Leader”
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Which option should be the next Agile Release Train (ART) to launch to leverage the full flow of
value?
C
Explanation:
To maximize the flow of value, SAFe recommends launching the next ART in the same value stream.
This approach builds synergy, enables better integration, and accelerates end-to-end value delivery
by reducing cross-ART dependencies and optimizing flow within the value stream.
Reference:
SAFe 6.0, “Designing the Implementation” (Selecting Next ARTs)
SPC 6.0 Guide, “Designing the Implementation”
When is the ROAM technique used to categorize ART PI risks during PI Planning?
C
Explanation:
The ROAM (Resolved, Owned, Accepted, Mitigated) technique is used to categorize and address PI
risks during the final plan review at PI Planning. Teams and stakeholders collaboratively ROAM the
identified risks to ensure alignment and transparency before the confidence vote.
Reference:
SAFe 6.0, “PI Planning” (ROAM Risks in Final Plan Review)
SPC 6.0 Guide, “Launching an Agile Release Train”
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What is one way Design Thinking measures success?
D
Explanation:
One of the key measures of success in Design Thinking, as highlighted in SAFe, is whether the
solution is “desirable”—that is, if it meets real customer needs. Desirability is one of the three core
aspects evaluated (desirable, feasible, viable) in Design Thinking.
Reference:
SAFe 6.0, “Design Thinking” article
SPC 6.0 Guide, “Building Solutions with Agile Product Delivery”
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Which legacy practice slows the move to Lean Portfolio Management?
C
Explanation:
Centralized work intake is a legacy practice that creates bottlenecks, slows decision-making, and
prevents decentralized, Lean governance. SAFe Lean Portfolio Management emphasizes
decentralized decision-making and flow-based portfolio management; centralized work intake is
specifically identified as a barrier to Lean portfolio flow.
Reference:
SAFe 6.0, “Lean Portfolio Management” and “Anti-Patterns”
SPC 6.0 Guide, “Exploring Lean Portfolio Management”
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Which of the following is a reason to manage Epic flow with the Portfolio Kanban?
B
Explanation:
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.
Reference:
SAFe 6.0, “Portfolio Kanban” article
SPC 6.0 Guide, “Exploring Lean Portfolio Management”
Which of the following is a dimension of the Organizational Agility competency?
D
Explanation:
“Strategy Agility” is one of the three dimensions of the Organizational Agility competency in SAFe. It
refers to the organization’s ability to sense and respond quickly to changing strategic needs, which is
essential for thriving in the digital age.
Reference:
SAFe 6.0, “Organizational Agility” article
SPC 6.0 Guide, “Thriving in the Digital Age and Business Agility”
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What is this statement defining: "A series of activities that have proven to be effective in successfully
implementing SAFe"?
C
Explanation:
The SAFe Implementation Roadmap is a sequence of proven activities and steps to guide
organizations through a successful SAFe transformation. It lays out the key milestones, training, and
preparation needed for sustainable change and successful adoption of SAFe.
Reference:
SAFe 6.0, “SAFe Implementation Roadmap”
SPC 6.0 Guide, “Leading the Change”
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During PI Planning, which statement is true about the activities of team breakouts?
C
Explanation:
During PI Planning, there are two main team breakout sessions. In team breakout #2, teams address
issues identified in the management review, rework their plans as needed, and finalize their PI
Objectives and plans. This second breakout is specifically dedicated to refining and finalizing the
team plans before the confidence vote.
Reference:
SAFe 6.0, “PI Planning” (Team Breakout Sessions)
SPC 6.0 Guide, “Launching an Agile Release Train”
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Which activity occurs during the management review and problem-solving meeting at the end of the
first day of PI Planning?
D
Explanation:
At the end of day one of PI Planning, a management review and problem-solving meeting is held.
During this meeting, management reviews the teams’ draft plans and makes any necessary changes
to ensure alignment and address issues such as scope, resources, and dependencies before teams
finalize their plans on day two.
Reference:
SAFe 6.0, “PI Planning” (Management Review and Problem-Solving)
SPC 6.0 Guide, “Launching an Agile Release Train”
What is one benefit of creating the implementation plan as a three PI rolling roadmap?
C
Explanation:
A three PI rolling roadmap is designed to enable incremental implementation. This approach allows
organizations to adjust plans based on feedback and learning, rather than committing to a fixed long-
term plan, and supports a Lean-Agile mindset for large-scale change.
Reference:
SAFe 6.0, “Implementation Roadmap” (Three PI Rolling Roadmap)
SPC 6.0 Guide, “Leading the Change”
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Selecting the first ART for launch is an important step when creating an implementation plan. Which
factors should be considered when deciding which ART to launch first?
A
Explanation:
When selecting the first Agile Release Train (ART) to launch, SAFe recommends considering where
there is a significant business challenge or opportunity. This ensures strong business relevance,
management attention, and clear value delivery from the transformation. Other factors like size,
distribution, and change impact matter, but the most important is the presence of a pressing
challenge or opportunity.
Reference:
SAFe 6.0, “Create the Implementation Plan” (Selecting the First ART)
SPC 6.0 Guide, “Designing the Implementation”
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