SAFe 6.0 - Product Owner

Question 1

What is the primary responsibility of a Product Owner?

Answer 1

To maximize the value delivered by the team.

Question 2

Which function is the Product Owner a part of?

Answer 2

Product Management

Question 3

TRUE/FALSE: The Product Owner’s role includes overseeing marketing campaigns.

Answer 3

FALSE

Question 4

Who does the Product Owner primarily advocate for?

Answer 4

The development team

Question 5

TRUE/FALSE: The Product Owner collaborates with System Architects and Release Train Engineers to prioritize the ART Backlog.

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Product Owner?

Answer 6

Writing code for features

Question 7

What must the Product Owner balance while prioritizing backlog items?

Answer 7

Stakeholder perspectives

Question 8

During which event does the Product Owner assist with communicating the vision and roadmap?

Answer 8

PI Planning

Question 9

Which of the following is a primary area of responsibility for the Product Owner?

Answer 9

Connecting with the customer

Question 10

What type of feedback is the Product Owner responsible for gathering?

Answer 10

Customer and stakeholder feedback

Question 11

TRUE/FALSE: Gathering customer and stakeholder feedback is a key responsibility of the Product Owner.

Answer 11

TRUE

Question 12

What technique does the Product Owner use to guide the development of candidate designs?

Answer 12

Lean UX

Question 13

What is a key activity the Product Owner performs to support iteration execution?

Answer 13

Elaborating stories

Question 14

Who does the Product Owner collaborate with to prioritize the ART Backlog?

Answer 14

System Architects and Release Train Engineers

Question 15

TRUE/FALSE: The Product Owner assists with communicating the vision and roadmap during the Daily Standup.

Answer 15

FALSE

Question 16

How does the Product Owner contribute to the Vision and Roadmap?

Answer 16

By understanding market forces and end user needs

Question 17

TRUE/FALSE: The Product Owner must balance stakeholder perspectives while prioritizing backlog items.

Answer 17

TRUE

Question 18

What role does the Product Owner play during PI execution?

Answer 18

Participating in team and ART events

Question 19

TRUE/FALSE: The Product Owner applies a customer-centric mindset to guide the Agile Release Train (ART).

Answer 19

TRUE

Question 20

Who does the Product Owner establish a close relationship with to understand business strategy?

Answer 20

Product Management

Question 21

What is the primary purpose of PI Planning?

Answer 21

To align all teams and stakeholders within an Agile Release Train (ART) to a shared mission and vision

Question 22

How often is PI Planning typically conducted?

Answer 22

At the beginning of each Program Increment (PI), about every 8-12 weeks

Question 23

TRUE/FALSE: The Product Owner facilitates the PI Planning event.

Answer 23

FALSE

Question 24

What is a key output of PI Planning?

Answer 24

Committed PI objectives

Question 25

What type of board is created during PI Planning?

Answer 25

ART Planning Board

Question 26

Who provides the business context and vision during PI Planning?

Answer 26

Business Owner or senior executive

Question 27

Which team members are involved in PI Planning?

Answer 27

All members of the Agile Release Train (ART)

Question 28

What is included in the 'content readiness' for PI Planning?

Answer 28

Executive briefing, product vision briefing, and architecture vision briefing

Question 29

What is a key responsibility of Product Management in relation to the solution vision?

Answer 29

Aligning the product strategy and roadmap with the solution vision

Question 30

TRUE/FALSE: Product Management contributes to the solution vision during PI Planning by presenting the product vision and aligning it with the solution vision.

Answer 30

TRUE

Question 31

TRUE/FALSE: Product Management typically collaborates with only Development Teams to ensure alignment with the solution vision.

Answer 31

FALSE

Question 32

What does a PI roadmap typically consist of?

Answer 32

A summary of the PI Plan plus 1-2 forecasted PIs

Question 33

What is the main purpose of a Solution Roadmap?

Answer 33

To provide a multiyear view of key milestones and deliverables for a specific solution

Question 34

How often is the PI Roadmap typically updated?

Answer 34

After every PI Planning event

Question 35

What does the Solution Roadmap typically include?

Answer 35

Milestones, epics, and capabilities planned over multiple years

Question 36

Which type of milestone is commonly represented on a Solution Roadmap?

Answer 36

Learning milestones and fixed-date milestones

Question 37

Which of the following practices is essential for achieving customer centricity?

Answer 37

Continuously understanding and fulfilling customer needs and preferences

Question 38

TRUE/FALSE: Product Management is primarily responsible for prioritizing the ART Backlog.

Answer 38

TRUE

Question 39

What is included in the ART Backlog?

Answer 39

Features, enablers, and technical debt that align with the Vision and Roadmap

Question 40

TRUE/FALSE: The ART and Solution Train Kanban system facilitates the flow of Features and Capabilities through the Continuous Delivery Pipeline.

Answer 40

TRUE

Question 41

What is a key role of leadership in defining the solution vision?

Answer 41

Articulating a clear and compelling vision that aligns with business strategy

Question 42

What leadership quality is essential for driving the solution vision?

Answer 42

Strong communication skills to inspire and align teams

Question 43

In the context of the solution vision, how should leadership approach decision-making?

Answer 43

Align decisions with long-term strategic goals and customer needs

Question 44

How can leadership foster a shared understanding of the solution vision among teams?

Answer 44

By encouraging open dialogue and collaboration across teams

Question 45

What is a key responsibility of the Product Owner in PI Planning?

Answer 45

Prioritizing the Team Backlog

Question 46

Who is responsible for creating PI Objectives?

Answer 46

Product Owners and Agile Teams

Question 47

How are PI Objectives typically communicated to stakeholders?

Answer 47

In a short, summarized format that highlights business value

Question 48

What are Uncommitted Objectives in PI Planning?

Answer 48

Stretch goals that the team will try to achieve, but are not guaranteed

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a category of risk identified during PI Planning? Identified Resolved Accepted Mitigated

Answer 49

Identified

Question 50

TRUE/FALSE: Some risk items are simply facts or potential problems that must be understood and accepted.

Answer 50

TRUE

Question 51

TRUE/FALSE: The ART Planning Board highlights the new feature delivery dates, feature dependencies among teams, and relevant milestones.

Answer 51

TRUE

Question 52

TRUE/FALSE: Brainstorming how to minimize bottlenecks and impediments is NOT a goal of PI Planning.

Answer 52

TRUE

Question 53

TRUE/FALSE: Once PI risks have been addressed, Product Owners vote on their confidence that the team will meet their PI objectives.

Answer 53

FALSE

Question 54

TRUE/FALSE: The ART Planning Board is always maintained after PI Planning is complete.

Answer 54

FALSE

Question 55

What is a key activity that takes place at the end of PI Planning?

Answer 55

Teams presenting their draft plans and objectives

Question 56

What is the primary purpose of the confidence vote at the end of PI Planning?

Answer 56

To ensure that all teams are aligned and committed to the PI objectives

Question 57

What happens if teams express low confidence during the confidence vote?

Answer 57

Plans are adjusted or reworked until confidence is restored

Question 58

What do teams do with the risks identified during PI Planning?

Answer 58

Discuss them during the PI Planning meeting and decide on mitigation strategies

Question 59

Who typically reviews and approves the final PI objectives?

Answer 59

Business Owners

Question 60

What is the primary purpose of a story?

Answer 60

To capture a small, valuable piece of functionality that a team can deliver in an iteration

Question 61

Who is responsible for writing stories?

Answer 61

Product Owners and Agile Teams

Question 62

TRUE/FALSE: Acceptance criteria is often included in a story to provide additional context

Answer 62

TRUE

Question 63

TRUE/FALSE: Stories are typically prioritized in the backlog based on the date of creation.

Answer 63

FALSE

Question 64

What is the primary purpose of a story map?

Answer 64

To visualize and organize user stories in the context of the user's journey

Question 65

How does a story map help teams during PI Planning?

Answer 65

By helping prioritize stories based on user value and business impact

Question 66

What is the primary goal of iteration planning?

Answer 66

To align the team on the work they intend to complete during the iteration

Question 67

TRUE/FALSE: The Product Owner typically leads the iteration planning meeting.

Answer 67

FALSE

Question 68

TRUE/FALSE: The prioritized team backlog is typically used as input for iteration planning.

Answer 68

TRUE

Question 69

What is the outcome of a successful iteration planning meeting?

Answer 69

A committed iteration goal and iteration backlog

Question 70

Which principle is essential for effective Team Kanban?

Answer 70

Limiting Work in Progress (WIP)

Question 71

How does Team Kanban support continuous improvement?

Answer 71

By analyzing workflow metrics to identify and address bottlenecks

Question 72

During backlog refinement, what is typically done to user stories?

Answer 72

They are reviewed, split, and prioritized

Question 73

What is one of the key outcomes of effective backlog refinement?

Answer 73

Clear and actionable items for the next iteration

Question 74

Who typically participates in the iteration review?

Answer 74

The Agile team and relevant stakeholders

Question 75

TRUE/FALSE: The primary purpose of an iteration review is to demonstrate the work completed during the iteration and gather feedback from stakeholders.

Answer 75

TRUE

Question 76

What is the primary purpose of an iteration retrospective?

Answer 76

To reflect on the past iteration and identify areas for improvement

Question 77

Which practice is central to DevOps?

Answer 77

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

Question 78

Who is responsible for implementing DevOps practices in an organization?

Answer 78

A cross-functional team involving development, operations, and other stakeholders

Question 79

How does DevOps contribute to business agility?

Answer 79

By enabling faster feedback and quicker adaptation to changes

Question 80

TRUE/FALSE: The PO Sync manages the PI’s scope, reviews progress, adjusts priorities, and prepares for the following PI.

Answer 80

TRUE

Question 81

How frequently is the PO Sync typically held?

Answer 81

Weekly or more frequently as needed

Question 82

What key activity occurs during the PO Sync?

Answer 82

Coordination of dependencies and risks across teams

Question 83

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

Answer 83

TRUE

Question 84

Who is the primary audience for the system demo?

Answer 84

Stakeholders, Product Management, and Business Owners

Question 85

What is one key benefit of the system demo?

Answer 85

It allows for early detection of integration issues across teams

Question 86

TRUE/FALSE: A retrospective to identify improvement opportunities typically follows a system demo.

Answer 86

TRUE

Question 87

TRUE/FALSE: The primary purpose of the IP Iteration is to complete unfinished work from the previous PI

Answer 87

FALSE

Question 88

TRUE/FALSE: All members of the Agile Release Train (ART) participate in IP Iterations.

Answer 88

TRUE

Question 89

Which of the following activities is commonly part of the IP Iteration?

Answer 89

Innovation and exploration of new ideas

Question 90

What is a potential risk of skipping the IP Iteration?

Answer 90

Burnout due to lack of dedicated time for planning and innovation

Question 91

What is the primary goal of the Inspect and Adapt (I&A) event?

Answer 91

To reflect on and improve the development process for continuous improvement

Question 92

TRUE/FALSE: PI system demo, quantitative and qualitative measurement review, and problem-solving workshop are all part of the Inspect and Adapt event.

Answer 92

TRUE

Question 93

TRUE/FALSE: PI performance metrics, such as predictability, are typically reviewed during the Inspect and Adapt event.

Answer 93

TRUE

Question 94

How does the I&A event contribute to continuous improvement?

Answer 94

By identifying and addressing systemic issues in the development process

Question 95

TRUE/FALSE: The Inspect and Adapt event takes place at the end of every Program Increment (PI).

Answer 95

TRUE

Question 96

What role does leadership play in the Inspect and Adapt event?

Answer 96

Leadership actively participates in and supports continuous improvement.

Question 97

What happens if a systemic issue is identified during the Inspect and Adapt event?

Answer 97

It is immediately addressed and added to the improvement backlog.

Question 98

TRUE/FALSE: The system demo takes place before the end of the iteration.

Answer 98

FALSE

Question 99

TRUE/FALSE: The goal of the system demo is to learn from the most recent development experience and adjust the course of action.

Answer 99

TRUE

Question 100

TRUE/FALSE: PI Objectives help align teams with business priorities and provide a way to measure progress.

Answer 100

TRUE