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SAFE - POPM EXAM WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
If small batches go through the system faster with lower variability, then which
statement is true about batch size? -correct-answer-Severe project slippage is the
most likely result of large batches
If a program repeatedly shows separate feature branches rather than a true
System Demo, which practice should be reviewed to address the issue? -correct-
answer-Continuous Integration
Which statement is true about Solution Context when defining large solutions? -
correct-answer-It defines the environment in which the Solution operates
According to the Harvard Business Review article titled, "The New New Product
Development Game", what does it mean to create built-in instability? -correct-
answer-Provide challenging requirements and a high degree of freedom to meet
the requirements
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The analyzing step of the Portfolio Kanban system has a new Epic with a
completed Lean business case. What best describes the next step for the Epic? -
correct-answer-It will be moved to the Portfolio Backlog if it receives a "Go"
decision from Lean Portfolio Management
Which statement is a principle from the Agile Manifesto? -correct-answer-
Working software is the primary measure of progress
At the end of PI Planning after dependencies are resolved and risks are addressed,
a confidence vote is taken. What is the default method used to vote? -correct-
answer-Fist of Five
What is the roof of the SAFe House of Lean? -correct-answer-Value
What is a benefit of enhancing enterprise agility? -correct-answer-It allows for a
faster response to changing market opportunities
Weighted Shortest Job First gives preference to jobs with which two
characteristics? (Choose two.) -correct-answer-Shorter duration
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Higher Cost of Delay
What does the Continuous Delivery Pipeline enable? -correct-answer-Continuous
learning cycles
What is the best measure of progress for complex system development? -correct-
answer-System Demo
Which three types of decisions should remain centralized even in a decentralized
decision-making environment? (Choose three.) -correct-answer-Long lasting
decisions
Infrequent decisions
Decisions with significant economies of scale
Which SAFe Principle includes providing autonomy with purpose, mission, and
minimum constraints? -correct-answer-Unlock the intrinsic motivation of
knowledge workers
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SAFe's first Lean-Agile Principle includes "Deliver early and often" and what else? -
correct-answer-Deliver value incrementally
What is one key purpose of DevOps? -correct-answer-DevOps joins development
and operations to enable continuous delivery
A team has just adopted the SAFe Implementation Roadmap and is in the process
of training executives, managers, and leaders. What is their next step? -correct-
answer-Identify Value Streams and Agile Release Trains
Strategic Themes are different business objectives which help guide Solutions.
Where are Strategic Themes found in the SAFe Big Picture? -correct-answer-
Portfolio Level
What is one pillar of the SAFe House of Lean? -correct-answer-Flow
When should new approaches be anchored in an organization's culture? -correct-
answer-Culture change comes last as a results of changing work habits
SAFE - POPM EXAM WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
If small batches go through the system faster with lower variability, then which
statement is true about batch size? -correct-answer-Severe project slippage is the
most likely result of large batches
If a program repeatedly shows separate feature branches rather than a true
System Demo, which practice should be reviewed to address the issue? -correct-
answer-Continuous Integration
Which statement is true about Solution Context when defining large solutions? -
correct-answer-It defines the environment in which the Solution operates
According to the Harvard Business Review article titled, "The New New Product
Development Game", what does it mean to create built-in instability? -correct-
answer-Provide challenging requirements and a high degree of freedom to meet
the requirements
,2|Page
The analyzing step of the Portfolio Kanban system has a new Epic with a
completed Lean business case. What best describes the next step for the Epic? -
correct-answer-It will be moved to the Portfolio Backlog if it receives a "Go"
decision from Lean Portfolio Management
Which statement is a principle from the Agile Manifesto? -correct-answer-
Working software is the primary measure of progress
At the end of PI Planning after dependencies are resolved and risks are addressed,
a confidence vote is taken. What is the default method used to vote? -correct-
answer-Fist of Five
What is the roof of the SAFe House of Lean? -correct-answer-Value
What is a benefit of enhancing enterprise agility? -correct-answer-It allows for a
faster response to changing market opportunities
Weighted Shortest Job First gives preference to jobs with which two
characteristics? (Choose two.) -correct-answer-Shorter duration
,3|Page
Higher Cost of Delay
What does the Continuous Delivery Pipeline enable? -correct-answer-Continuous
learning cycles
What is the best measure of progress for complex system development? -correct-
answer-System Demo
Which three types of decisions should remain centralized even in a decentralized
decision-making environment? (Choose three.) -correct-answer-Long lasting
decisions
Infrequent decisions
Decisions with significant economies of scale
Which SAFe Principle includes providing autonomy with purpose, mission, and
minimum constraints? -correct-answer-Unlock the intrinsic motivation of
knowledge workers
, 4|Page
SAFe's first Lean-Agile Principle includes "Deliver early and often" and what else? -
correct-answer-Deliver value incrementally
What is one key purpose of DevOps? -correct-answer-DevOps joins development
and operations to enable continuous delivery
A team has just adopted the SAFe Implementation Roadmap and is in the process
of training executives, managers, and leaders. What is their next step? -correct-
answer-Identify Value Streams and Agile Release Trains
Strategic Themes are different business objectives which help guide Solutions.
Where are Strategic Themes found in the SAFe Big Picture? -correct-answer-
Portfolio Level
What is one pillar of the SAFe House of Lean? -correct-answer-Flow
When should new approaches be anchored in an organization's culture? -correct-
answer-Culture change comes last as a results of changing work habits
