SSM Online Practice Questions

Explanation:
According to the SAFe 6 Scrum Master documentation, one of the traits of a servant leader is to persuade rather than use authority. This means that the servant leader influences others by appealing to their values, beliefs, and interests, rather than by imposing their own will or position. By persuading rather than using authority, the servant leader fosters a culture of collaboration, empowerment, and trust, where team members are more likely to accept and welcome coaching, feedback, and change. Persuasion also helps the servant leader to align the team with the organization’s vision, mission, and goals, and to create a shared understanding of the purpose and value of the work.
Scrum Master/Team Coach
Servant Leadership: A Key Driver of High-Performing Agile Teams The Scrum Master as a Servant-Leader

Explanation:
One way uncommitted objectives help Agile Teams make a plan for the PI is that they maintain the predictability of achieving the objectives. Uncommitted objectives are PI objectives that are not included in the team’s commitment or counted against teams in the ART predictability measure. They are used to identify work that can be variable within the scope of a PI, such as stretch goals, spikes, innovation, or exploration1 Uncommitted objectives help improve the predictability of delivering business value since they allow the team to adjust their scope based on the actual progress and feedback during the PI. They also provide the team with some flexibility and capacity to respond to changing needs and expectations, as well as to pursue learning and improvement opportunities12
PI Objectives - Scaled Agile Framework
PI Planning - Scaled Agile Framework

Explanation:
One of the recommended practices for Scrum Masters/Team Coaches when facilitating Iteration Review is to begin to consider how and what to demo in Iteration Planning. This helps the team to have a clear vision of the expected outcome and to align their work with the iteration goals. It also facilitates the preparation and execution of the demo, as the team can anticipate the feedback and questions from the stakeholders.
Iteration Review - Scaled Agile Framework
SAFe Scrum Master Course Outline

Explanation:
An anti-pattern is a behavior that seems helpful but actually undermines Agile principles. In the context of Iteration Retrospectives, one anti-pattern for Scrum Masters or Team Coaches is focusing only on what to improve and not on what to preserve.
Effective retrospectives are balanced―they highlight both what went well and what can be improved. Recognizing and reinforcing successful practices helps the team sustain productive behaviors while targeting specific areas for change. Ignoring positive aspects can lower morale and overlook practices that contribute to success.
From SAFe guidance:
“Teams use the retrospective to discuss what went well, what didn’t, and what actions to take. Recognizing what to preserve reinforces effective team habits and strengths.”
Therefore, the correct answer is
B. They focus only on what to improve and not what to preserve, as
this behavior disrupts balanced reflection and continuous improvement.
Reference: Scaled Agile Framework C Iteration Retrospective

Explanation:
The key benefit of transitioning from Waterfall to Agile delivery is the ability to deliver value to customers earlier and more frequently.
Traditional waterfall approaches deliver value only at the end of long development cycles, increasing risk and reducing adaptability. In contrast, Agile uses iterative and incremental delivery, allowing teams to release small increments of working solutions regularly. This provides faster feedback loops, improves responsiveness to change, and enhances customer satisfaction. From SAFe guidance:
“Agile delivery enables teams to deliver value continuously and early, ensuring that customer feedback can be incorporated to improve outcomes and minimize risk.”
Therefore, the correct answer is
C. Ability to deliver value to customers earlier, as this encapsulates one of the main advantages of Agile over waterfall.
Reference: Scaled Agile Framework C Agile Product Delivery