AIPMM Product Management
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(2026–2027)
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,The. ProdBok (product body of knowledge) is ... ... strategies, methodologies, concepts, terms, and activities that make up the
product mgmt. and marketing domains as defined by AIPMM. Applies to any
product or portfolio, across industries, throughout each phase of the product
lifecycle.
X-Axis PLC Stages (6) 1. New product dev/acquisition
2. introduction
3. growth/maturity/decline
4. withdrawal
5. commercialization
6. manufacturing operations
X-Axis phases of PLC (7) *go/no-go gates between each phases
1. conceive
2. plan
3. develop
4. qualify (test)
5. launch
6. delivery
7. retire
The term 'Phases' in the PLC is defined as ... ... prescribed, concurrent activities in PLC
cross-functional
gate precedes each phase
successive phases require more resource commitment
The term 'Gates' in the PLC is defined as ... ... decision points (go, no go, Hold, Recycle)
QC checkpoints
Investment control checkpoints
*Facilitate screening - evaluating new product ideas to reduce them into a
smaller set.
Y-Axis Key players on a product team (8) 1. Product Manager
2. Product Mktg. Manager
3. Project Manager
4. Business Analyst
5. Dev Manager
6. QA MAnager
7. Customer Support Mgr.
8. Sales Manager
In the context of the PLC, X/Y are defined as ... X=time
Y=your focus
XY cell = details of your focus at that time
Y-Axis Knowledge Areas (5) 1. Business
2. Market
3. Customer
4. Product
5. Organization
, The Product Life Cycle (PLC) is defined as ... ... a process that manages the stages that products go through from
development to withdrawal from the market. It helps you take the right action
at the right time. Integrates people, data, processes, and business system
New Product Development + Commercialization
Product Life Cycle Characteristics (3) 1. Determines if each product has a different life cycle
2. Determines revenue earned
3. Contributes to strategic marketing plan
Product Life Cycle Benefits (3) 1. helps forecast and manage cash flow
2. helps identify when a product needs support, redesign, reinvigorated, or
withdrawn.
3. helps in new product development and planning
The Product Portfolio is defined as ... ... a range of products a company has in development or available for
marketplace at one time
A Business Portfolio is defined as ... ... a collection of businesses and products that make up a company.
Portfolio Analysis is ... ... a tool which helps mgmt. identify and evaluate the various businesses which
make up the company
A Strategic Business Unit (SBU) is ... ... a unit of the company that has a separate mission and objectives and that can
be planned independently from other company businesses
New Product Development (NPD) - 1st half of PMF is ... complete process of bringing a new product to market. Includes first 4 steps -
conceive, plan, develop, qualify. For:
1. new product in new markets
2. new product in existing markets not previously targeted
3. enhance current product in existing product line.
*2 parallel paths = idea generation, product design, and detail engineering +
market research and analysis
NPD New Product Development Steps (4) - 1st half of 1. conceive
PMF (4) 2. plan
3. develop
4. qualify
Key Deliverables in conceive and plan phase (7) 1. Strategic Plan
2. Competitive analysis
3. Market Trends
4. Mktg requirements doc
5. Business Case
6. Product Requirements doc
7. Product roadmap
Certification Exam Prep
(2026–2027)
Exam Questions With Verified Correct
Solutions |100% Guaranteed Pass |
Latest Version | Grade A+
,The. ProdBok (product body of knowledge) is ... ... strategies, methodologies, concepts, terms, and activities that make up the
product mgmt. and marketing domains as defined by AIPMM. Applies to any
product or portfolio, across industries, throughout each phase of the product
lifecycle.
X-Axis PLC Stages (6) 1. New product dev/acquisition
2. introduction
3. growth/maturity/decline
4. withdrawal
5. commercialization
6. manufacturing operations
X-Axis phases of PLC (7) *go/no-go gates between each phases
1. conceive
2. plan
3. develop
4. qualify (test)
5. launch
6. delivery
7. retire
The term 'Phases' in the PLC is defined as ... ... prescribed, concurrent activities in PLC
cross-functional
gate precedes each phase
successive phases require more resource commitment
The term 'Gates' in the PLC is defined as ... ... decision points (go, no go, Hold, Recycle)
QC checkpoints
Investment control checkpoints
*Facilitate screening - evaluating new product ideas to reduce them into a
smaller set.
Y-Axis Key players on a product team (8) 1. Product Manager
2. Product Mktg. Manager
3. Project Manager
4. Business Analyst
5. Dev Manager
6. QA MAnager
7. Customer Support Mgr.
8. Sales Manager
In the context of the PLC, X/Y are defined as ... X=time
Y=your focus
XY cell = details of your focus at that time
Y-Axis Knowledge Areas (5) 1. Business
2. Market
3. Customer
4. Product
5. Organization
, The Product Life Cycle (PLC) is defined as ... ... a process that manages the stages that products go through from
development to withdrawal from the market. It helps you take the right action
at the right time. Integrates people, data, processes, and business system
New Product Development + Commercialization
Product Life Cycle Characteristics (3) 1. Determines if each product has a different life cycle
2. Determines revenue earned
3. Contributes to strategic marketing plan
Product Life Cycle Benefits (3) 1. helps forecast and manage cash flow
2. helps identify when a product needs support, redesign, reinvigorated, or
withdrawn.
3. helps in new product development and planning
The Product Portfolio is defined as ... ... a range of products a company has in development or available for
marketplace at one time
A Business Portfolio is defined as ... ... a collection of businesses and products that make up a company.
Portfolio Analysis is ... ... a tool which helps mgmt. identify and evaluate the various businesses which
make up the company
A Strategic Business Unit (SBU) is ... ... a unit of the company that has a separate mission and objectives and that can
be planned independently from other company businesses
New Product Development (NPD) - 1st half of PMF is ... complete process of bringing a new product to market. Includes first 4 steps -
conceive, plan, develop, qualify. For:
1. new product in new markets
2. new product in existing markets not previously targeted
3. enhance current product in existing product line.
*2 parallel paths = idea generation, product design, and detail engineering +
market research and analysis
NPD New Product Development Steps (4) - 1st half of 1. conceive
PMF (4) 2. plan
3. develop
4. qualify
Key Deliverables in conceive and plan phase (7) 1. Strategic Plan
2. Competitive analysis
3. Market Trends
4. Mktg requirements doc
5. Business Case
6. Product Requirements doc
7. Product roadmap
