Questions for the SP SAFE PRACTITIONER were updated on : Nov 21 ,2025
Which is an aspect of systems thinking?
B
Explanation:
: Systems thinking is a holistic approach to solution development, incorporating all aspects of a
system and its environment into the design, development, deployment, and maintenance. It requires
leaders and teams to understand the solution, the enterprise, and the value stream as a system. One
of the principles of systems thinking is that optimizing a component of the system does not optimize
the whole system. In fact, it may even harm the system performance, as it may create bottlenecks,
conflicts, or waste in other parts of the system. Therefore, systems thinking encourages looking at
the system as a whole and finding the best trade-offs and synergies among the
components. Reference:
Principle #2 - Apply systems thinking - Scaled Agile Framework
,
What
‘systems thinking’ actually means - and why it matters today | World Economic Forum
,
What is
Systems Thinking? - Critical Thinking Secrets
What is part of the role of Product Management?
A
Explanation:
One of the roles of Product Management is to assign business value to Features. Features are
services provided by the system that fulfill stakeholder needs. They are the primary artifact for
defining, managing, and prioritizing the work of the Agile Release Train (ART). Product Management
is responsible for defining and prioritizing the features in the Program Backlog, as well as assigning a
business value to each feature based on its expected benefits and costs. The business value is used to
guide the economic decision-making and trade-offs during PI Planning and execution. Product
Management also collaborates with other roles, such as Solution Management, System Architects,
and Business Owners, to ensure that the features align with the solution vision and roadmap, and
meet the quality standards and nonfunctional requirements. Reference:
Features - Scaled Agile
Framework
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Product Management - Scaled Agile Framework
User business value and time criticality are components of what?
D
Explanation:
user business value and time criticality are components of Cost of Delay (CoD), which is a measure of
the economic value of a job over time. CoD is used to prioritize jobs based on the Weighted Shortest
Job First (WSJF) model, which is part of the SAFe methodology. CoD is calculated as the sum of three
components: user/business value, time criticality, and risk reduction and/or opportunity
enablement. User/business value indicates the relative importance and revenue impact of a job.
Time criticality indicates the urgency and value decay of a job.
Risk reduction and/or opportunity
enablement indicates the long-term benefits of a job12. Reference: 1: WSJF - Scaled Agile
Framework2
:
WSJF = (Biz Value + Time Crit. + Risk Reduce) / Job Size
During the PI Planning event, when are planning adjustments agreed upon?
D
Explanation:
During the PI Planning event, planning adjustments are agreed upon during the management review
and problem-solving meeting, which is the last activity of the first day of the event1
.
In this meeting,
the management team reviews the draft plans of the teams, identifies and resolves any issues, risks,
or dependencies, and makes any necessary changes to the scope, people, or resources1
.
The
management team also communicates the planning adjustments back to the Agile Release Train
(ART) the next day, before the teams continue their planning and make the appropriate
adjustments2
. Reference:
PI Planning
,
Management Review and Problem-Solving
What is one of the Agile Release Train events?
C
Explanation:
A Solution Demo is one of the Agile Release Train events. A Solution Demo is a periodic event where
the current state of the Solution is evaluated by the relevant stakeholders, including customers and
users. The Solution Demo provides an opportunity to inspect and adapt the Solution, and to validate
that it meets the Solution Intent and the customer needs. The Solution Demo is typically held at the
end of each Program Increment (PI), and may also be held more frequently depending on the
Solution context and feedback mechanisms. Reference:
Solution Demo - Scaled Agile
Framework
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SAFe® for Teams - Know Your Role on an Agile Team | Scaled Agile
,
Exam Study Guide:
SP (6.0) - SAFe® Practitioner - scaledagile.com
A SAFe Portfolio is a collection of what?
A
Explanation:
According to SAFe, a SAFe Portfolio is a set of value streams that delivers a continuous flow of
valuable solutions to customers within a common funding and governance model. A SAFe portfolio
aligns strategy to execution via a collection of Development Value Streams (DVS).
Each DVS develops
one or more Solutions necessary for the portfolio to accomplish its business mission and vision,
operating under a shared governance model1
.
A DVS is a long-lived series of steps that an
organization uses to deliver value to a customer or stakeholder2
.
A DVS can be internal or external,
and it can span multiple ARTs and suppliers3
. A DVS is not the same as a functional team, a solution,
or a business unit, which are different ways of organizing work, products, or organizational
structures. Reference:
Portfolio - Scaled Agile Framework
,
Development Value Stream - Scaled Agile
Framework
,
Value Stream - Scaled Agile Framework
.
What is one of the inputs to the Portfolio canvas?
C
Explanation:
The Portfolio canvas is a tool that helps define the value streams, solutions, customers, budgets, and
other key aspects of a SAFe portfolio. One of the inputs to the Portfolio canvas is the Enterprise
Strategy, which describes the vision, mission, goals, and objectives of the organization. The
Enterprise Strategy provides the context and direction for the portfolio vision, which in turn guides
the identification and prioritization of portfolio epics and value streams. The Enterprise Strategy also
influences the allocation of lean budgets and the alignment of strategic themes across the
portfolio. Reference:
Portfolio Vision
,
Portfolio SAFe
,
What Sections Are Included In SAFe® Portfolio
Canvas?
, [Exam Study Guide: SP (6.0) - SAFe Practitioner]
What is one approach to unlock the intrinsic motivation of knowledge workers?
B
Explanation:
Providing autonomy is one approach to unlock the intrinsic motivation of knowledge workers.
Autonomy means giving knowledge workers the freedom and responsibility to make decisions about
their work, such as how to do it, when to do it, and who to do it with. Autonomy fosters a sense of
ownership, empowerment, and self-determination, which are essential for creativity and innovation.
Autonomy also supports the Lean-Agile principle of decentralizing decision-making, which enables
faster and better outcomes. SAFe provides several mechanisms to enable autonomy for knowledge
workers, such as self-organizing and self-managing Agile teams, ARTs and Solution Trains,
Communities of Practice, and Innovation and Planning Iterations. Reference: =
Unlock the Intrinsic
Motivation of Knowledge Workers
,
Decentralize Decision-Making
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Restoring the speed and innovation of the entrepreneurial network while leveraging the stability of
the hierarchical system is a benefit of what?
C
Explanation:
: A dual operating system is a model of business agility that combines the entrepreneurial network
and the hierarchical system. The network is optimized for speed and innovation, while the hierarchy
is optimized for efficiency and stability. The dual operating system allows the organization to balance
the competing demands of exploration and exploitation, and to respond effectively to fast-changing
environments. SAFe implements the network as a set of development value streams and provides
the necessary interfaces to the hierarchy to restore the system’s balance. Reference:
Principle #10 –
Organize around value - Scaled Agile Framework
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Business Agility Flashcards | Quizlet
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Balancing the
Dual Operating System - Scaled Agile Framework
The Lean Thinking principle, "make value flow without interruptions" means identifying what?
D
Explanation:
The Lean Thinking principle, “make value flow without interruptions” means identifying and
eliminating any delays that prevent the smooth and fast movement of work product from step to
step in a value stream. Delays are a form of waste that reduce the efficiency and effectiveness of the
system, increase the lead time and cost, and lower the customer satisfaction. Delays can be caused
by various factors, such as handoffs, queues, bottlenecks, rework, defects, approvals, dependencies,
and variability. To make value flow without interruptions, SAFe applies the following eight flow
accelerators: Visualize and limit WIP, reduce batch sizes, and manage queue lengths Implement full
test automation and continuous integration Take an economic view Apply product development flow
principles Understand and exploit variability Implement fast feedback and integrated learning Build
quality in Base milestones on objective evaluation of working systems Reference:
Principle #6 - Make
Value Flow Without Interruptions - Scaled Agile Framework
,
Accelerating Flow with SAFe - Scaled
Agile Framework
Turn mistakes into learning moments, create a trust-based environment, and visualize work are
examples of which SAFe Core Value?
B
Explanation:
Respect for People is one of the four SAFe Core Values. It means that the enterprise fosters a culture
of mutual influence, trust, empowerment, and collaboration among all the people involved in
delivering value, including customers, employees, partners, and suppliers. Respect for People also
implies that the enterprise values diversity, inclusion, and psychological safety, and that it treats
people as the most important asset.
Respect for People supports the following practices in SAFe1
:
Turn mistakes into learning moments. Mistakes are inevitable in complex and uncertain
environments, and they provide opportunities for learning and improvement. Instead of blaming or
punishing people for making mistakes, the enterprise encourages them to share their learnings,
experiment with new ideas, and apply the Plan-Do-Check-Adjust (PDCA) cycle.
Create a trust-based environment. Trust is the foundation of effective collaboration and high
performance. The enterprise builds trust by being transparent, honest, supportive, and accountable.
It also empowers people to make decisions, take ownership, and self-organize around value delivery.
Visualize work. Visualization helps people see the flow of value, identify bottlenecks, dependencies,
and waste, and collaborate on solutions.
The enterprise uses various tools and techniques to
visualize work, such as Kanban boards, Cumulative Flow Diagrams, Program Boards, and Value
Stream Maps. Reference: 1
:
Respect for People and Culture - Scaled Agile Framework
What is one component of the Continuous Delivery Pipeline?
A
Explanation:
Continuous Exploration (CE) is one of the four aspects of the Continuous Delivery Pipeline (CDP),
along with Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Deployment (CD), and Release on Demand1
.
CE
focuses on creating alignment on what needs to be built by applying design thinking and Lean startup
principles2
.
CE involves generating and validating hypotheses, defining a Minimum Viable Product
(MVP), and developing a vision, roadmap, and features for the solution2
.
CE enables the enterprise
to understand the market problem or customer need and the solution required to meet that
need2
. Reference:
Continuous Delivery Pipeline
,
Continuous Exploration
What is one way to show true progress of business outcomes?
D
Explanation:
A System Demo is one way to show true progress of business outcomes. A System Demo is a
significant event that provides an integrated view of new features for the most recent iteration
delivered by all the teams in the Agile Release Train (ART). The System Demo is attended by
customers, stakeholders, and ART members, who evaluate the system and provide feedback. The
System Demo is a key measure of solution quality, customer value, and ART velocity. It also helps to
validate the alignment of the PI Objectives with the business outcomes. Reference:
System Demo -
Scaled Agile Framework
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SAFe® for Teams - Know Your Role on an Agile Team | Scaled Agile
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Exam
Study Guide: SP (6.0) - SAFe® Practitioner - scaledagile.com
Which of the following measures tracks progress toward achieving desired outcomes?
C
Explanation:
Objectives and key results (OKRs) are a framework for defining and tracking measurable goals and
outcomes. OKRs consist of an objective, which is a concise, qualitative, and inspirational statement of
what is to be achieved, and one or more key results, which are specific, quantitative, and time-bound
measures of progress toward the objective. OKRs help align teams and individuals around a common
vision, focus on the most important outcomes, and foster a culture of feedback and learning.
In SAFe,
OKRs are used at the portfolio, solution, and program levels to communicate and evaluate strategic
intent and business value delivery12
. Reference:
Objectives and Key Results - Scaled Agile
Framework
,
OKRs: A Simple Way to Set and Achieve Your Goals
.
Which team type is organized to assist other teams with specialized capabilities and help them
become more proficient in new technologies?
A
Explanation:
Enabling teams are one of the four team topologies defined by Skelton and Pais in their book Team
Topologies. They are organized to assist other teams with specialized capabilities and help them
become more proficient in new technologies. They provide guidance, coaching, and mentoring to
stream-aligned teams, platform teams, or complicated subsystem teams, and help them adopt new
practices, tools, or frameworks. They also collaborate with them to deliver specific features or
components that require their expertise. Enabling teams are temporary and dissolve once their
mission is accomplished or no longer needed. Reference:
Organizing Agile Teams and ARTs: Team
Topologies at Scale
,
Team Topologies at Scale: A Worked Example
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