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