FREE SAFe Scrum Master Questions and Answers 2026 October
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Sample SAFe - Scaled Agile Framework Practice Questions
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What is the role of the Scrum Master in a SAFe team?
- A. To assign stories to developers daily
- B. To serve as a servant leader, facilitating team ceremonies, coaching Agile practices, and removing impediments
- C. To own the Team Backlog and prioritize stories
- D. To define the technical architecture for the team
Answer: B. To serve as a servant leader, facilitating team ceremonies, coaching Agile practices, and removing impediments
The SAFe Scrum Master is a servant leader who facilitates team ceremonies, coaches Agile practices, and removes impediments to help the team self-organize and improve.
Which SAFe principle specifically addresses managing work in progress (WIP) to improve flow?
- A. Visualize and limit WIP, reduce batch sizes, and manage queue lengths
- B. Apply cadence, synchronize with cross-domain planning
- C. Assume variability; preserve options
- D. Build incrementally with fast, integrated learning cycles
Answer: A. Visualize and limit WIP, reduce batch sizes, and manage queue lengths
SAFe Principle #6 directly targets flow efficiency by limiting WIP, reducing batch sizes, and managing queue lengths.
How many core competencies make up the SAFe Business Agility model?
- A. 5
- B. 6
- C. 7
- D. 8
Answer: C. 7
SAFe defines seven core competencies of Business Agility: Lean-Agile Leadership, Team and Technical Agility, Agile Product Delivery, Enterprise Solution Delivery, Lean Portfolio Management, Organizational Agility, and Continuous Learning Culture.
What does 'Spanning Palette' refer to in SAFe?
- A. A UI design library for SAFe artifacts
- B. Optional roles, artifacts, and practices that can be applied at multiple levels of SAFe based on organizational needs
- C. A set of mandatory ceremonies for all ARTs
- D. A color-coded risk management system
Answer: B. Optional roles, artifacts, and practices that can be applied at multiple levels of SAFe based on organizational needs
The Spanning Palette in SAFe includes roles (e.g., System Architect, UX Designer) and artifacts that span multiple levels and are applied based on context and need.
About the Author
Project Management Professional & Agile Certification Expert
University of Chicago Booth School of BusinessKevin Marshall is a Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), PRINCE2 Practitioner, and Certified Scrum Master with an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. With 16 years of program management experience across technology, finance, and healthcare sectors, he coaches professionals through PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, CSPO, and agile certification exams.
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