Scaled Agile SAFe-POPM Exam - Topic 4 Question 35 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scaled Agile's SAFe-POPM exam

Question #: 35
Topic #: 4

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How often does the Innovation and Planning (IP) Iteration occur?

AEvery two PIs

BEvery two Iterations

COnce per year

DDuring every PI

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Suggested Answer: D

The Innovation and Planning (IP) Iteration is a special iteration that occurs during every Program Increment (PI). It serves as an estimating buffer for meeting PI Objectives and provides dedicated time for innovation, continuing education, PI Planning, and Inspect and Adapt events.

by Alberto at Nov 23, 2025, 05:41 AM

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Natalie

3 days ago

I’m leaning towards D) as well. Regular iterations keep us agile.

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Jin

8 days ago

C) Once per year? That’s way too rare for planning!

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Sherill

13 days ago

I agree with D). Innovation should be part of every PI cycle.

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Elina

18 days ago

A) Every two PIs seems too infrequent. We need more innovation!

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Kizzy

24 days ago

I feel like B) Every two Iterations could be right too. It allows for adjustments.

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Paulina

29 days ago

I think it's D) During every PI. Makes sense for continuous improvement.

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Laticia

1 month ago

Yup, every two PIs makes the most sense!

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Kimberely

2 months ago

Wait, is it really just once a year? That seems off.

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Elenor

2 months ago

Definitely during every PI.

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Lucy

2 months ago

I thought it was every two iterations!

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Martin

2 months ago

Hmm, I'm going with D) During every PI. Sounds legit.

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Nan

2 months ago

C) Once per year? That's gotta be a joke, right?

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Soledad

3 months ago

B) Every two Iterations is the way to go.

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Mariko

3 months ago

A) Every two PIs seems like the correct answer.

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Louis

3 months ago

I thought it was once per year, but that seems too infrequent for something so important. I need to double-check my notes on this!

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Aliza

3 months ago

I’m leaning towards D, but I might be mixing it up with another concept. I should have reviewed those IP Iteration details more thoroughly.

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Marnie

3 months ago

I remember discussing how the IP Iteration is tied to the Program Increment, but I can’t recall if it’s every two or during every PI.

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Isaac

3 months ago

B seems like the most logical choice, but I'm not entirely certain. I'll make a note to review the PI and Iteration timelines before submitting my answer.

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Fidelia

4 months ago

I'm pretty confident the answer is A. The IP Iteration happens every two PIs, I remember that from the training. Just need to make sure I don't second-guess myself.

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Rosendo

4 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. The IP Iteration is a specific event, so it's probably not the same as a PI. I'm leaning towards C, once per year, but I'll review my notes to confirm.

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