SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) practice test and exam questions
The SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) exam checks that you can run Scrum inside the Scaled Agile Framework: facilitating team events, supporting the team through PI Planning, and helping the team deliver as part of an Agile Release Train. It has 45 questions in 90 minutes. Our SAFe Scrum Master practice tests cover each part of the role.
SAFe Scrum Master exam at a glance
| Official SAFe Scrum Master exam | ScrumPrep SAFe Scrum Master practice tests | |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 45, multiple choice | 207 in the bank; 45 per timed mock |
| Time limit | 90 minutes | 90 minutes in Timed Mode; none in Practice Mode |
| Passing score | 73% to 80%, depending on the exam version | Scored at the end, with a breakdown by topic |
| Format | Web-based, closed book, timed | The same, without the pressure of a real attempt |
| Price | Official exam fee: Included with your SAFe course; retakes $50, paid to Scaled Agile | ScrumPrep practice tests: $29, unlimited attempts. The exam fee is not included. |
Please note: ScrumPrep sells practice tests, not the exam. The $29 covers our SAFe Scrum Master practice tests only. The official SAFe Scrum Master exam comes with your SAFe course from Scaled Agile, not from ScrumPrep.
What the SAFe Scrum Master exam tests
- The Scrum Master role in SAFe: serving the team, coaching and removing impediments.
- Iteration events: Iteration Planning, Team Sync, Iteration Review and the Iteration Retrospective.
- PI Planning: helping the team prepare, plan and commit to PI objectives.
- Iteration and PI execution: flow, dependencies, the Coach Sync and Inspect and Adapt.
- AI-empowered SAFe: using AI in the role, writing good prompts and using AI responsibly.
Sample SAFe Scrum Master exam question
During Iteration Planning, the team’s planned work is well above its capacity. What should the Scrum Master do?
- Ask the team to work overtime to finish everything.
- Extend the iteration by a few days.
- Facilitate a conversation in which the Product Owner and team move lower-priority stories out until the plan fits capacity.
- Split the team in two so more work can be done in parallel.
Answer: 3. A plan that exceeds capacity sets the team up to fail. The Scrum Master helps the Product Owner and team agree on scope that fits, keeping the highest-value work in. Every question in our bank explains its answer like this.
Two ways to prepare: Practice Mode and Mock Exam Mode
- Practice Mode: study at your own pace. Choose how many questions you want in each session, from a short set to all 207 questions, with no time limit and an in-depth explanation after every answer. Progress saves automatically.
- Mock Exam Mode (Timed Mode): sit a full mock exam that mimics the real one: 45 random questions in 90 minutes, scored at the end. Every attempt draws a new random set.
- In-depth explanations: every question comes with a detailed explanation that walks you through what the question is really asking and why the correct answer is right, so you understand the reasoning instead of memorizing answers.
- Benchmarking: compare your scores with other candidates and see which topics need work.
- Lifetime access with updates whenever Scaled Agile changes the exam.
Why ScrumPrep
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- Matched to the real exam: questions are written to match the real SAFe Scrum Master exam’s format, difficulty and topics, and checked against the current official exam content.
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- Pay once: one payment, no subscription required.
- Study anywhere: practice on your phone, tablet or computer.
SAFe Scrum Master FAQ
Is SSM the same as the SAFe Scrum Master certification? Yes. SSM is the short name for the SAFe Scrum Master certification.
Do I have to take the course? Yes. Scaled Agile only gives exam access to people who attend the matching course, and the first attempt is included in the course fee if you take it within 60 days.
How is SAFe Scrum Master different from PSM I? PSM I tests Scrum as written in the Scrum Guide. SSM tests Scrum inside SAFe, including PI Planning and working on an Agile Release Train.
Does this cover the new AI-Empowered exam? Yes. Scaled Agile added AI topics to the exam in 2026, about 12% to 14% of the questions, and our bank includes them.
Does SSM expire? Yes. SAFe certifications are renewed every year through Scaled Agile.
Are these real exam questions or dumps? Neither. Scaled Agile’s real questions are confidential, and using dumps breaks its exam rules and can cost you the certification. These are original questions written to the same format and topics, each with an in-depth explanation.
What if I don’t pass? Our money-back guarantee covers you. See the guarantee terms.
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Emily G. –
I was finally able to understand how to facilitate effective PI Planning sessions.
Michael N. –
The real exam questions felt familiar because of how well this resource mirrored them.
Olivia C. –
The test questions modeled the complexity of facilitating change in large organizations.
Henry P. –
I appreciated how the questions emphasized facilitation across teams, not just within one Agile Team.
Sophia K. –
The questions challenged me to think systemically, not just locally.
William C. –
It gave me a much better understanding of how SAFe supports value delivery.
Sophia K. –
The content aligns perfectly with the latest SSM exam format and role expectations.
Harper C. –
I became more fluent in explaining SAFe events and roles through repeated practice.
Chloe X. –
This helped me build confidence in how to respond to team-level impediments.
William L. –
The focus on SAFe roles and ceremonies was exactly what I needed to fill in the gaps.