Agile Product Management Flashcards
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What is an 'epic' in Agile terminology?
Answer: A large body of work that can be broken down into multiple user stories
An epic is a large user story or body of work too big for a single sprint that is decomposed into smaller stories to be completed over time.
What does the Agile Manifesto value 'responding to change over following a plan' mean for PMs?
Answer: PMs should adapt strategy based on new information rather than rigidly sticking to initial plans
This Agile value encourages PMs to treat plans as flexible guides and update them when new evidence or market conditions demand it.
What is 'continuous delivery' in an Agile context?
Answer: The practice of keeping software always in a deployable state for release at any time
Continuous delivery ensures software is always production-ready, allowing teams to release to users quickly and reliably at any point.
In SAFe, what is the role of the 'Product Manager' vs. the 'Product Owner'?
Answer: Product Manager defines strategic vision for the program; Product Owner manages the team backlog
In SAFe, the Product Manager owns program-level strategy and the solution vision, while the Product Owner manages iteration-level backlog priorities.
What is the primary benefit of 'incremental delivery' in Agile product management?
Answer: It allows teams to gather user feedback early and adjust before full investment is made
Incremental delivery exposes real users to working software earlier, enabling validated learning that guides smarter subsequent investment.
What is a 'burndown chart' used for in Scrum?
Answer: Tracking remaining work in a sprint to forecast whether the sprint goal will be met
A burndown chart plots remaining work (story points) against time, helping teams see if they are on pace to complete sprint commitments.