SAFe 6.0 - Product Owner Flashcards
What is the primary responsibility of a Product Owner?
To maximize the value delivered by the team.
Which function is the Product Owner a part of?
Product Management
TRUE/FALSE: The Product Owner’s role includes overseeing marketing campaigns.
FALSE
Who does the Product Owner primarily advocate for?
The development team
TRUE/FALSE: The Product Owner collaborates with System Architects and Release Train Engineers to prioritize the ART Backlog.
TRUE
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Product Owner?
Writing code for features
What must the Product Owner balance while prioritizing backlog items?
Stakeholder perspectives
During which event does the Product Owner assist with communicating the vision and roadmap?
PI Planning
Which of the following is a primary area of responsibility for the Product Owner?
Connecting with the customer
What type of feedback is the Product Owner responsible for gathering?
Customer and stakeholder feedback
TRUE/FALSE: Gathering customer and stakeholder feedback is a key responsibility of the Product Owner.
TRUE
What technique does the Product Owner use to guide the development of candidate designs?
Lean UX
What is a key activity the Product Owner performs to support iteration execution?
Elaborating stories
Who does the Product Owner collaborate with to prioritize the ART Backlog?
System Architects and Release Train Engineers
TRUE/FALSE: The Product Owner assists with communicating the vision and roadmap during the Daily Standup.
FALSE
How does the Product Owner contribute to the Vision and Roadmap?
By understanding market forces and end user needs
TRUE/FALSE: The Product Owner must balance stakeholder perspectives while prioritizing backlog items.
TRUE
What role does the Product Owner play during PI execution?
Participating in team and ART events
TRUE/FALSE: The Product Owner applies a customer-centric mindset to guide the Agile Release Train (ART).
TRUE
Who does the Product Owner establish a close relationship with to understand business strategy?
Product Management
What is the primary purpose of PI Planning?
To align all teams and stakeholders within an Agile Release Train (ART) to a shared mission and vision
How often is PI Planning typically conducted?
At the beginning of each Program Increment (PI), about every 8-12 weeks
TRUE/FALSE: The Product Owner facilitates the PI Planning event.
FALSE
What is a key output of PI Planning?
Committed PI objectives
What type of board is created during PI Planning?
ART Planning Board
Who provides the business context and vision during PI Planning?
Business Owner or senior executive
Which team members are involved in PI Planning?
All members of the Agile Release Train (ART)
What is included in the ‘content readiness’ for PI Planning?
Executive briefing, product vision briefing, and architecture vision briefing
What is a key responsibility of Product Management in relation to the solution vision?
Aligning the product strategy and roadmap with the solution vision
TRUE/FALSE: Product Management contributes to the solution vision during PI Planning by presenting the product vision and aligning it with the solution vision.
TRUE
TRUE/FALSE: Product Management typically collaborates with only Development Teams to ensure alignment with the solution vision.
FALSE
What does a PI roadmap typically consist of?
A summary of the PI Plan plus 1-2 forecasted PIs
What is the main purpose of a Solution Roadmap?
To provide a multiyear view of key milestones and deliverables for a specific solution
How often is the PI Roadmap typically updated?
After every PI Planning event
What does the Solution Roadmap typically include?
Milestones, epics, and capabilities planned over multiple years
Which type of milestone is commonly represented on a Solution Roadmap?
Learning milestones and fixed-date milestones
Which of the following practices is essential for achieving customer centricity?
Continuously understanding and fulfilling customer needs and preferences
TRUE/FALSE: Product Management is primarily responsible for prioritizing the ART Backlog.
TRUE
What is included in the ART Backlog?
Features, enablers, and technical debt that align with the Vision and Roadmap
TRUE/FALSE: The ART and Solution Train Kanban system facilitates the flow ofFeaturesand Capabilities through theContinuous Delivery Pipeline.
TRUE
What is a key role of leadership in defining the solution vision?
Articulating a clear and compelling vision that aligns with business strategy
What leadership quality is essential for driving the solution vision?
Strong communication skills to inspire and align teams
In the context of the solution vision, how should leadership approach decision-making?
Align decisions with long-term strategic goals and customer needs
How can leadership foster a shared understanding of the solution vision among teams?
By encouraging open dialogue and collaboration across teams
What is a key responsibility of the Product Owner in PI Planning?
Prioritizing the Team Backlog
Who is responsible for creating PI Objectives?
Product Owners and Agile Teams
How are PI Objectives typically communicated to stakeholders?
In a short, summarized format that highlights business value
What are Uncommitted Objectives in PI Planning?
Stretch goals that the team will try to achieve, but are not guaranteed
Which of the following is NOT a category of risk identified during PI Planning?
Identified
Resolved
Accepted
Mitigated
Identified
TRUE/FALSE: Some risk items are simply facts or potential problems that must be understood and accepted.
TRUE
TRUE/FALSE: The ART Planning Board highlights the new feature delivery dates, feature dependencies among teams, and relevant milestones.
TRUE
TRUE/FALSE: Brainstorming how to minimize bottlenecks and impediments is NOT a goal of PI Planning.
TRUE
TRUE/FALSE: Once PI risks have been addressed, Product Owners vote on their confidence that the team will meet their PI objectives.
FALSE
TRUE/FALSE: The ART Planning Board is always maintained after PI Planning is complete.
FALSE
What is a key activity that takes place at the end of PI Planning?
Teams presenting their draft plans and objectives
What is the primary purpose of the confidence vote at the end of PI Planning?
To ensure that all teams are aligned and committed to the PI objectives
What happens if teams express low confidence during the confidence vote?
Plans are adjusted or reworked until confidence is restored
What do teams do with the risks identified during PI Planning?
Discuss them during the PI Planning meeting and decide on mitigation strategies
Who typically reviews and approves the final PI objectives?
Business Owners
What is the primary purpose of a story?
To capture a small, valuable piece of functionality that a team can deliver in an iteration
Who is responsible for writing stories?
Product Owners and Agile Teams
TRUE/FALSE: Acceptance criteria is often included in a story to provide additional context
TRUE
TRUE/FALSE: Stories are typically prioritized in the backlog based on the date of creation.
FALSE
What is the primary purpose of a story map?
To visualize and organize user stories in the context of the user’s journey
How does a story map help teams during PI Planning?
By helping prioritize stories based on user value and business impact
What is the primary goal of iteration planning?
To align the team on the work they intend to complete during the iteration
TRUE/FALSE: The Product Owner typically leads the iteration planning meeting.
FALSE
TRUE/FALSE: The prioritized team backlog is typically used as input for iteration planning.
TRUE
What is the outcome of a successful iteration planning meeting?
A committed iteration goal and iteration backlog
Which principle is essential for effective Team Kanban?
Limiting Work in Progress (WIP)
How does Team Kanban support continuous improvement?
By analyzing workflow metrics to identify and address bottlenecks
During backlog refinement, what is typically done to user stories?
They are reviewed, split, and prioritized
What is one of the key outcomes of effective backlog refinement?
Clear and actionable items for the next iteration
Who typically participates in the iteration review?
The Agile team and relevant stakeholders
TRUE/FALSE: The primary purpose of an iteration review is to demonstrate the work completed during the iteration and gather feedback from stakeholders.
TRUE
What is the primary purpose of an iteration retrospective?
To reflect on the past iteration and identify areas for improvement
Which practice is central to DevOps?
Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
Who is responsible for implementing DevOps practices in an organization?
A cross-functional team involving development, operations, and other stakeholders
How does DevOps contribute to business agility?
By enabling faster feedback and quicker adaptation to changes
TRUE/FALSE: The PO Sync manages the PI’s scope, reviews progress, adjusts priorities, and prepares for the following PI.
TRUE
How frequently is the PO Sync typically held?
Weekly or more frequently as needed
What key activity occurs during the PO Sync?
Coordination of dependencies and risks across teams
TRUE/FALSE: The primary purpose of a system demo is to demonstrate the integrated work of all Agile teams on the Agile Release Train (ART) for that iteration
TRUE
Who is the primary audience for the system demo?
Stakeholders, Product Management, and Business Owners
What is one key benefit of the system demo?
It allows for early detection of integration issues across teams
TRUE/FALSE: A retrospective to identify improvement opportunities typically follows a system demo.
TRUE
TRUE/FALSE: The primary purpose of the IP Iteration is to complete unfinished work from the previous PI
FALSE
TRUE/FALSE: All members of the Agile Release Train (ART) participate in IP Iterations.
TRUE
Which of the following activities is commonly part of the IP Iteration?
Innovation and exploration of new ideas
What is a potential risk of skipping the IP Iteration?
Burnout due to lack of dedicated time for planning and innovation
What is the primary goal of the Inspect and Adapt (I&A) event?
To reflect on and improve the development process for continuous improvement
TRUE/FALSE: PI system demo, quantitative and qualitative measurement review, and problem-solving workshop are all part of the Inspect and Adapt event.
TRUE
TRUE/FALSE: PI performance metrics, such as predictability, are typically reviewed during the Inspect and Adapt event.
TRUE
How does the I&A event contribute to continuous improvement?
By identifying and addressing systemic issues in the development process
TRUE/FALSE: The Inspect and Adapt event takes place at the end of every Program Increment (PI).
TRUE
What role does leadership play in the Inspect and Adapt event?
Leadership actively participates in and supports continuous improvement.
What happens if a systemic issue is identified during the Inspect and Adapt event?
It is immediately addressed and added to the improvement backlog.
TRUE/FALSE: The system demo takes place before the end of the iteration.
FALSE
TRUE/FALSE: The goal of the system demo is to learn from the most recent development experience and adjust the course of action.
TRUE
TRUE/FALSE: PI Objectives help align teams with business priorities and provide a way to measure progress.
TRUE
