Sample Test: SAFe® 4 Architect

This sample test provides example (not actual) content and format of the questions that will be on the
certification exam. Performance on the sample test is NOT an indicator of performance on the
certification exam and this should not be considered an assessment tool.

1. A set of values and practices that support the active evolution of the design and architecture of a
system while implementing new system capabilities describes what SAFe concept?

A. Solution Architecture
B. Information Architecture
C. Agile Architecture
D. Business Architecture

2. What does Agile Architecture balance?

A. Design-thinking and emergent design

B. Intentional architecture and decentralized innovation
C. Emergent design and intentional architecture
D. Active evolution and design-thinking

3. In addition to automation, what does DevOps strongly advocate?

A. Operations feedback
B. Constant review
C. Built-in quality
D. Monitoring

4. What are three practices for building large Solutions? (Choose three.)

A. Build Solution components and capabilities with ARTs

B. Build and integrate the Solution with a Solution Train
C. Capture and refine system specifications as fixed/variable Solution Intent
D. Employ and improve the Continuous Development Pipeline
E. Employ multiple Solution Teams
F. Ensure value stream consistency

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5. What are three characteristics of Strategic Themes? (Choose three.)

A. Differentiating business objectives that connect a Portfolio to enterprise strategy

B. Providing business context for decision-making
C. Driving Portfolio innovation and differentiation
D. Defining Architectural Runway
E. Developing value streams
F. Differentiating Portfolio Epics and Portfolio Enablers

6. What two responsibilities do Enterprise Architects have in value stream coordination? (Choose
two.)

A. Assess Solution Level metrics

B. Summarize sets of Solution PI Objectives
C. Facilitate and guide ARTs and suppliers
D. Technical guidance for NFRs for the portfolio Solution set
E. Foster flow by identifying runway

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Answer Key:
1. C
2. C
3. D
4. A, B, C
5. A, B, C
6. D, E

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