Top Questions You’ll Get Asked About SAFe Exams

How to talk about SAFe exams and certification with your students

Exams are closed-book.

• No digital or printed materials, including the SAFe big picture diagram, can be used during the exam.
• No outside assistance from colleagues, instructors, class-mates, or anyone else in person or remote.

Exams are timed.

• Exams are either 90 minutes for 45 question exams; or 120 minutes for 60 question exams.

Review the retake policy.

• First exam attempt is included in the course fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of course completion.
• Second attempt on exam (first retake) can be done immediately after first attempt.
• Third attempt requires a 10-day wait.
• Fourth attempt requires a 30-day wait. There is a fee* associated with exam retakes.

Exam details (time, number of questions, fees).

• Certification details: SAI.com > Course Page > “Exam Details” section > > Certification details
• TRAINER TIP: Bookmark and show the certification page during class.

Study resources.
• A study guide and a practice test are available after course completion and included in the student’s learning
plan.

*Exam retake fees.

• First exam attempt is included as part of the course registration fee if the exam is taken within 30 days of course
completion. Retake fees vary depending on the exam. See “What are the Costs Associated with Certification” at
https://www.scaledagile.com/certification-faqs/ for a list of exam retake fees.

Exam tests application of knowledge.

• SAFe exams are designed to test the application of concepts and practices taught in class. Additional studying
and work will likely be required in order to pass an exam. The study guide is designed to help direct your
learning.

Exam and practice test answers not provided.

• Exams are not designed to “teach” (those are assessments) but rather measure what a student knows or has
learned. Therefore, answers to questions are not provided at any time for the exam and practice test.
• By passing a SAFe exam, a student has met a standard level of competency set forth by Scaled Agile.

Candidate agreement.
• By clicking on the “Launch Quiz” button, students are agreeing to the Scaled Agile Certification Candidate
Agreement: https://www.scaledagile.com/certification/candidate-agreement/
 TRAINER TIP: Bookmark and show the Candidate Agreement page during class.

Certification program policy.

• Full details around the Scaled Agile Certification Program can be reviewed at:
https://www.scaledagile.com/certification/certification-program-policy/

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 Top Questions You’ll Get Asked About SAFe Exams
How to talk about SAFe exams and certification with your students

Testing accommodations.
• If a student has a testing accommodation and/or disability request, they can find information about it under
3. Testing Accommodations at https://www.scaledagile.com/certification/certification-program-policy/.

Cheating or exam theft.

• Scaled Agile regularly monitors websites, chat groups, and runs exam data reports to monitor for exam theft or
cheating. Individuals will be contacted if theft or cheating is suspected. For more details, please refer to:
https://www.scaledagile.com/certification/candidate-agreement/.