SCALING: POPM - SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager 4.6 STUDY TOPICS

Question 1

STUDY TOPIC:

lean budgeting

Answer 1

source: SAFe 4.6 POPM Practice Exam (with Joe D, 76%)

see links in study guide
Google “safe lean budgeting”

Question 2

STUDY TOPIC:

Calculate WSJF with relative estimating

Answer 2

source: Section 4 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 3

STUDY TOPIC:

Describe how to minimize CoD using Weighted Shortest Job First (WSJF)

Answer 3

source: Section 4 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 4

STUDY TOPIC:

Identify ways to perform relative estimating

Answer 4

source: Section 4 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 5

STUDY TOPIC:

Compare traditional versus Agile approaches to the PO and PM responsibilities

Answer 5

source: Section 2 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 6

STUDY TOPIC:

What are the four levels of work item breakdowns

Answer 6

largest to smallest:
    Epics 
    Capabilities
    Features
    User stories
    (any of these can be enablers)
    also Non Functional Requirements

Question 7

STUDY TOPIC:

Identify the components of Cost of Delay (CoD)

Answer 7

source: Section 4 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 8

STUDY TOPIC:

Identify inputs to the Solution and program vision

Answer 8

source: Section 4 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 9

STUDY TOPIC:

Describe common methods used to prepare the vision

Answer 9

source: Section 4 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 10

STUDY TOPIC:

Explain ways to manage and prioritize the flow of work into the program backlog

Answer 10

source: Section 4 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 11

STUDY TOPIC:

Describe the process and components of the Continuous Delivery Pipeline learning cycles

Answer 11

source: Section 4 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 12

STUDY TOPIC:

What is the goal of the House of Lean?

Answer 12

Shortest sustainable lead time,
with best quality and value
to people and society.

The goal of Lean is to
deliver the maximum customer value
in the shortest sustainable lead time
while providing the highest possible quality to Customers and society as a whole.
High morale, safety, and customer delight are additional goals and benefits.

https://www.scaledagileframework.com/safe-lean-agile-principles/
and
https://www.scaledagileframework.com/lean-agile-mindset/

Question 13

STUDY TOPIC:
POPM-PRAC SECTION 3: Collaborating with Lean Portfolio Management
See Section 3 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide for a breakdown of this section.

18% of the items on the exam are from this section

Answer 13

source: SAFe 4.6 POPM Practice Exam (with Joe D, 76%)

Question 14

STUDY TOPIC:
POPM-PRAC SECTION 2: Relating a Lean-Agile Mindset to the PO/PM Roles
See Section 2 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide for a breakdown of this section.

11% of the items on the exam are from this section

Answer 14

source: SAFe 4.6 POPM Practice Exam (with Joe D, 76%)

Question 15

STUDY TOPIC:

Explain the elements of a Kanban system and how value flows

Answer 15

source: Section 4 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 16

STUDY TOPIC:

Describe different forms of non-economic-based prioritization and their resulting impact

Answer 16

source: Section 4 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 17

STUDY TOPIC:

Forecast work from the portfolio backlog

Answer 17

source: Section 4 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 18

STUDY TOPIC:

Apply types of service to deliver the right mix of features

Answer 18

source: Section 4 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 19

STUDY TOPIC:

Describe the Lean-Agile values that form the House of Lean

Answer 19

source: Section 2 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 20

STUDY TOPIC:

Collaborate with other roles to sequence work and build architectural runway

Answer 20

source: Section 4 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 21

STUDY TOPIC:

Explain how to prioritize features for optimal return on investment

Answer 21

source: Section 4 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 22

STUDY TOPIC:

What is a FAB Matrix?

Answer 22

Features and Benefits Matrix.

columns:
* Feature – A short phrase giving a name and context
* Benefit hypothesis – The proposed measurable benefit to the end user or business

Avoid defining features with the ‘user story voice’ format that’s designed to support one user role; features typically provide functionality for multiple user roles. Using the same method to describe user stories and features may confuse the business, especially since they are not normally familiar with stories.

source: https://www.scaledagileframework.com/features-and-capabilities/

Question 23

STUDY TOPIC:

Identify how responsibilities shift when epics move from the portfolio backlog to implementation

Answer 23

source: Section 4 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 24

STUDY TOPIC:

Identify ways to effectively ensure organizational readiness for PI Planning

Answer 24

source: Section 4 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 25

STUDY TOPIC: | Compare the PO, PM, and team roles and activities

Answer 25

source: Section 2 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 26

STUDY TOPIC: | Describe the Lean UX process

Answer 26

source: Section 4 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 27

STUDY TOPIC: | Identify ways to facilitate POPM collaboration

Answer 27

source: Section 2 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 28

STUDY TOPIC: | Summarize the SAFe Lean-Agile Principles

Answer 28

source: Section 2 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 29

STUDY TOPIC: | Describe the SAFe roadmap and its attributes

Answer 29

source: Section 4 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 30

STUDY TOPIC: | What is a FAB Matrix?

Answer 30

Features and Benefits Matrix. columns: * Feature – A short phrase giving a name and context * Benefit hypothesis – The proposed measurable benefit to the end user or business Avoid defining features with the ‘user story voice’ format that’s designed to support one user role; features typically provide functionality for multiple user roles. Using the same method to describe user stories and features may confuse the business, especially since they are not normally familiar with stories. source: https://www.scaledagileframework.com/features-and-capabilities/

Question 31

STUDY TOPIC: POPM-PRAC SECTION 2: Relating a Lean-Agile Mindset to the PO/PM Roles See Section 2 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide for a breakdown of this section. 11% of the items on the exam are from this section

Answer 31

At least one exam question is written from each of these resources: • SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager Student Workbook (available only from taking the course): materials and exercises from lesson 2 • www.scaledagileframework.com/assume-variability-preserve-options/ • www.scaledagileframework.com/base-milestones-on-objective-evaluation-of-working-systems/ • www.scaledagileframework.com/decentralize-decision-making/ • www.scaledagileframework.com/safe-lean-agile-principles/ source: SAFe 4.6 POPM Practice Exam (with Joe D, 76%)

Question 32

STUDY TOPIC: | Describe and compare other ART roles

Answer 32

source: Section 2 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 33

STUDY TOPIC: | Explain estimating features effort

Answer 33

source: Section 4 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 34

STUDY TOPIC: | What are the two types of roadmap defined in SAFe?

Answer 34

near-term PI roadmap longer-term solution roadmap PI roadmap includes near-term commitments for an ART or Solution Train for the upcoming Program Increment (PI) and offers a forecast into the deliverables and milestones for the next two to three PIs. solution roadmap provides a longer term—often multiyear—view, showing the key milestones and deliverables needed to achieve the solution Vision over time. In addition to these two roadmaps, other planning elements include daily plans, Iteration plans, and PI plans. https://www.scaledagileframework.com/roadmap/

Question 35

STUDY TOPIC: | Describe ways the vision inspires action

Answer 35

source: Section 4 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 36

STUDY TOPIC: | Explain the values described in the Agile Manifesto

Answer 36

source: Section 2 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 37

STUDY TOPIC: | Describe estimating successive refinements to identify the effort to implement a feature

Answer 37

source: Section 4 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 38

STUDY TOPIC: POPM-PRAC SECTION 4: Continuously Explore Customer Needs See Section 4 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide for a breakdown of this section. 33% of the items on the exam are from this section

Answer 38

At least one exam question is written from each of these resources: • SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager Student Workbook (available only from taking the course): materials and exercises from lesson 4 • www.scaledagileframework.com/continuous-exploration/ • www.scaledagileframework.com/customer/ • www.scaledagileframework.com/program-and-solution-backlogs/ • www.scaledagileframework.com/roadmap/ • www.scaledagileframework.com/story/ • www.scaledagileframework.com/vision/ • https://www.scaledagileframework.com/lean-ux/ • agilemanifesto.org/ • The Principles of Product Development Flow by Donald G. Reinertsen -- Page 194 source: SAFe 4.6 POPM Practice Exam (with Joe D, 76%)

Question 39

STUDY TOPIC: | Describe Lean UX processes

Answer 39

source: Section 4 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 40

STUDY TOPIC: | Explain the process and components of Continuous Exploration

Answer 40

source: Section 4 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 41

STUDY TOPIC: | Estimate feature development costs based on story points

Answer 41

source: Section 4 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 42

STUDY TOPIC: | Create a program Kanban that includes Work in Process (WIP) limits

Answer 42

source: Section 4 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 43

STUDY TOPIC: | Describe continuous exploration collaboration

Answer 43

source: Section 4 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 44

STUDY TOPIC: | Explain how collaboration and research synthesis work together

Answer 44

source: Section 4 Objectives in the Exam Study Guide

Question 45

STUDY TOPIC: | Name the Nine SAFe Lean-Agile Principles

Answer 45

``` #1 – Take an economic view #2 – Apply systems thinking #3 – Assume variability; preserve options #4 – Build incrementally with fast, integrated learning cycles #5 – Base milestones on objective evaluation of working systems #6 – Visualize and limit WIP, reduce batch sizes, and manage queue lengths #7 – Apply cadence, synchronize with cross-domain planning #8 – Unlock the intrinsic motivation of knowledge workers #9 – Decentralize decision-making ``` mnemonic: 1 run = horse turns it's head around to look at bags of money on it's back 2 zoo = a system of 2 monkeys passing a ball, thinking about each toss 3 tree = xmas tree covered over with a variety of flavors of preserves as ornaments bought on sale, on xmas eve 4 door = each revolution of revolving door is an increment of an integrated learning cycle, counted with a small chalkboard 5 hive = bees have large eyes and are evaluating a working system (the hive) objectively, they are producing milestones of honey 6 sick = WIP is the amount of throwup that fits in a hospital paper cup 7 heaven = a chorus of dancers on lighted steps, synchronized to a cadence, with a domain of pink-outfitted dancers choreographed (planned) to cross into a domain of purple-outfitted dancers 8 gate = the railroad gate unlocks and pops up when a car full of intrinsically motivated brains arrives, on their way to work (knowledge workers) 9 wine = instead of one mountaineer with a big jug of XXX wine asleep under a tree, it is a band metrosexual mountaineers skipping through the hills, with many individual goblets of artisanal wines, all making slightly inebriated decisions https://www.scaledagileframework.com/safe-lean-agile-principles/

Question 46

STUDY TOPIC: | What are the four levels of work item breakdowns

Answer 46

``` largest to smallest: Epics Capabilities Features User stories (any of these can be enablers) ```