SA Study Guide 2026
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SA exam key facts
- Candidates have 90 minutes to complete the 45-question Certified SAFe Agilist exam. Source
- Candidates must score 80% to pass the Certified SAFe Agilist exam, which works out to 36 of 45 questions. Source
- The standalone proctored SAFe Agilist exam costs $495 USD plus tax, is non-refundable, and includes two attempts. When the exam is taken after the Leading SAFe course, the first two attempts are included in the course fee. Source
- SAFe Agilist certifications must be renewed every year, and renewal opens up to 270 days before the certification expires. Source
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📚 SA Topics to Study (17)
✍️ Sample SA Questions & Answers
1. What does a red flag on a program board during PI Planning signify?
Red strings or flags on the program board indicate dependencies that are at risk or have not been agreed upon between teams.
2. Which approach is most effective for problem-solving in Lean-Agile Principles?
Systematic, evidence-based approaches lead to more reliable solutions than ad hoc methods.
3. What is the purpose of the ART Sync in SAFe?
The ART Sync is a regular ceremony where the RTE, Scrum Masters, and key stakeholders align across teams, resolve impediments, and manage inter-team dependencies.
4. How does SAFe handle architectural work?
Architectural runway provides the technical foundation needed to support upcoming features, built incrementally alongside business features.
5. How many people typically make up an Agile Release Train?
SAFe defines an ART as consisting of 50–125 people, typically 5–12 Agile teams plus shared services and supporting roles.
6. What role does the Release Train Engineer (RTE) play?
The RTE is the chief Scrum Master for the ART, facilitating program-level processes and execution, removing impediments, and managing risk.
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Sources & references
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- support.scaledagile.com — Test delivery, retake fee, renewal, score validity, fees, exam information · verified Oct 2026
- scaledagile.com — Eligibility, passing score, time limit · verified Oct 2026