Product Management Flashcards
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Which prioritization method scores features by dividing potential value by the effort required?
Answer: Value vs. Effort (2x2)
The Value vs. Effort 2x2 matrix plots items by their potential value against implementation effort to identify quick wins and strategic bets.
What is the key difference between a product vision and a product strategy?
Answer: Vision describes the desired future state; strategy describes how to get there
Product vision articulates an inspiring end-state, while product strategy defines the approach, priorities, and decisions needed to achieve it.
A PM wants to test whether changing a CTA button color increases conversions. Which method is most appropriate?
Answer: A/B test
An A/B test isolates the variable (button color) and measures its causal effect on conversion rate with statistical confidence.
In the context of product development, what does 'definition of done' (DoD) refer to?
Answer: A shared checklist of criteria a feature must meet before being considered complete
The DoD is a team agreement specifying quality, testing, and documentation standards that must be met before any work item is accepted as complete.
Which of the following best describes the 'concierge MVP' approach?
Answer: Manually delivering the product's value proposition to users before building automation
A concierge MVP involves humans performing the service manually to validate demand and learn user needs before investing in technical automation.
A product team is debating whether to build, buy, or partner for a new capability. Which factor most strongly favors the 'build' option?
Answer: The capability is core to the product's competitive differentiation
Building is justified when the capability is a core differentiator where proprietary control provides a sustainable competitive advantage.
What does 'churn rate' measure in a subscription product?
Answer: The percentage of subscribers who cancel within a given period
Churn rate tracks the proportion of customers who stop subscribing in a period, directly impacting recurring revenue and growth projections.