Scaled Agile SSM Exam - Topic 3 Question 47 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scaled Agile's SSM exam

Question #: 47
Topic #: 3

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What is one element of the CALMR approach to DevOps?

ACommit to accelerated delivery

BCreate a culture of shared responsibility

CCreate a flow of value

DCommunicate risk

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Suggested Answer: B

The CALMR approach to DevOps in SAFe stands for Culture, Automation, Lean Flow, Measurement, and Recovery. It represents the foundational mindset required to achieve continuous delivery and operational excellence.

The ''C'' in CALMR stands for Culture, which emphasizes building a culture of shared responsibility between development, operations, and business teams. This shared responsibility ensures alignment, collaboration, and a collective focus on delivering value rather than working in silos.

From SAFe guidance:

''DevOps is founded on a culture of shared responsibility for the delivery of value, encouraging collaboration across all roles and reducing handoffs.''

Therefore, the correct answer is B. Create a culture of shared responsibility, as it reflects the first and most essential principle of the CALMR approach.

by Mozell at Nov 25, 2025, 06:31 AM

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Gilma

3 days ago

I prefer D. Activating knowledge workers boosts productivity.

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Clay

8 days ago

I agree, B makes sense. Risk management is key in DevOps.

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Silvana

13 days ago

I think B is the best choice. Reducing risk is crucial.

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Roselle

19 days ago

Are we sure about that? Seems like a lot of options here.

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Moon

24 days ago

Totally agree with B, reducing risk is key!

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Xenia

29 days ago

Wait, I didn't know maximizing work in process was a thing!

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Avery

1 month ago

I thought it was C, lean flow is super important.

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Jerlene

2 months ago

A) Maximize work in process? More like maximize my confusion! B is the clear winner.

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Julio

2 months ago

Hmm, B) Relentlessly reduce risk seems like the best choice here. Gotta keep that risk in check, am I right?

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Louann

2 months ago

C) Lean flow accelerates delivery is my pick. Gotta go with that DevOps speed!

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Isidra

2 months ago

D) Activate the knowledge worker sounds like a good option, but I think B is the way to go.

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Pamela

2 months ago

B) Relentlessly reduce risk is the correct answer. Gotta love that CALMR approach!

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Bulah

3 months ago

I keep mixing up the options, but I think "maximize work in process" is definitely not part of CALMR. It feels like the opposite of what we learned.

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Keneth

3 months ago

I’m not entirely sure, but I think "lean flow accelerates delivery" might be part of it. It sounds familiar from our last review session.

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Twila

3 months ago

I feel like we practiced a question similar to this, and I remember "activate the knowledge worker" being mentioned as important.

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Lettie

3 months ago

I think one of the elements is about reducing risk, but I can't remember if it's the "relentlessly" part or something else.

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Cecil

3 months ago

Ugh, I'm drawing a blank on CALMR. I'll have to guess and hope for the best. Maybe option A? Maximizing work in process sounds like it could be part of it.

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Remona

3 months ago

I'm not entirely confident, but I think option D might be the right answer. Activating the knowledge worker seems like an important part of the CALMR approach.

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Bernardo

4 months ago

I've got this! The CALMR approach emphasizes lean principles, so I'm going to go with option C. Lean flow accelerates delivery, that's the key element here.

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