SAFE Agile Product Management (APM) STUDY
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 22025/2026 Q&A
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1. What is the primary responsibility of a Product Manager in SAFe?
A. Writing detailed technical specifications
B. Defining and prioritizing the program backlog
C. Managing team-level tasks
D. Approving code deployments
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In SAFe, the Product Manager is responsible for defining and prioritizing
the program backlog to ensure alignment with business objectives and customer
needs.
2. Which of the following best describes a Program Increment (PI)?
A. A single user story
B. A timeboxed planning interval of 8–12 weeks
C. A daily standup meeting
D. A software release document
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A Program Increment (PI) is a timeboxed period in SAFe, usually 8–12
weeks, during which Agile Release Trains deliver incremental value.
3. Which artifact helps Product Managers align strategy and execution in SAFe?
A. Product Roadmap
B. Team Kanban board
C. Test Case Repository
D. Retrospective Notes
,Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Product Roadmap provides a visual representation of product
strategy, guiding execution across the program.
4. In SAFe, who collaborates with Product Managers to define features at the
team level?
A. Release Train Engineer (RTE)
B. Scrum Master
C. Product Owners
D. Solution Architect
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Product Owners collaborate with Product Managers to break down
features into actionable stories for Agile teams.
5. Which of the following are key responsibilities of a Product Owner?
A. Managing team backlog
B. Approving architectural designs
C. Writing user stories
D. Coaching the Agile Release Train
Correct Answer: A, C
Rationale: Product Owners manage the team backlog and write user stories to
ensure that teams deliver value aligned with program goals.
6. What is the purpose of the Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) in SAFe?
A. To track individual developer performance
B. To align strategy, funding, and execution across the enterprise
C. To create detailed project schedules
D. To manage quality assurance testing
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: LPM ensures strategic alignment and funding for initiatives while
managing value streams at the portfolio level.
7. Which SAFe principle emphasizes building incrementally with fast feedback?
A. Take an economic view
B. Apply systems thinking
C. Assume variability; preserve options
D. Build incrementally with fast, integrated learning
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Incremental delivery with fast feedback helps reduce risk and ensures
the product meets customer needs.
8. What is a Lean Business Case used for in SAFe?
A. Documenting team daily tasks
B. Evaluating new initiatives before implementation
C. Recording individual performance metrics
D. Tracking sprint velocity
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lean Business Cases provide decision-making support for new
initiatives, outlining expected benefits, costs, and risks.
9. Which of the following are components of the Program Kanban in SAFe?
A. Funnel
B. Analysis
C. Implementation
D. Retrospective
Correct Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: The Program Kanban tracks features from funnel to analysis,
, implementation, and release, but retrospectives are part of team processes, not
Kanban.
10. How does SAFe define a “Feature”?
A. A small, executable increment of value
B. A capability that fulfills a stakeholder need
C. A team-level task
D. A bug report
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A Feature represents a service or functionality that delivers business
value and can be completed within a Program Increment.
11. What is the primary goal of PI Planning?
A. To assign tasks to individual developers
B. To align all teams on objectives and dependencies for the next PI
C. To write unit tests for features
D. To perform code reviews
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PI Planning is a key SAFe event to synchronize teams, align objectives,
and identify dependencies for successful delivery.
12. Which of the following metrics help Product Managers measure value
delivery?
A. Lead Time
B. Customer Satisfaction (CSAT)
C. Story Points Completed
D. Budget Variance
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 22025/2026 Q&A
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1. What is the primary responsibility of a Product Manager in SAFe?
A. Writing detailed technical specifications
B. Defining and prioritizing the program backlog
C. Managing team-level tasks
D. Approving code deployments
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In SAFe, the Product Manager is responsible for defining and prioritizing
the program backlog to ensure alignment with business objectives and customer
needs.
2. Which of the following best describes a Program Increment (PI)?
A. A single user story
B. A timeboxed planning interval of 8–12 weeks
C. A daily standup meeting
D. A software release document
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A Program Increment (PI) is a timeboxed period in SAFe, usually 8–12
weeks, during which Agile Release Trains deliver incremental value.
3. Which artifact helps Product Managers align strategy and execution in SAFe?
A. Product Roadmap
B. Team Kanban board
C. Test Case Repository
D. Retrospective Notes
,Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Product Roadmap provides a visual representation of product
strategy, guiding execution across the program.
4. In SAFe, who collaborates with Product Managers to define features at the
team level?
A. Release Train Engineer (RTE)
B. Scrum Master
C. Product Owners
D. Solution Architect
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Product Owners collaborate with Product Managers to break down
features into actionable stories for Agile teams.
5. Which of the following are key responsibilities of a Product Owner?
A. Managing team backlog
B. Approving architectural designs
C. Writing user stories
D. Coaching the Agile Release Train
Correct Answer: A, C
Rationale: Product Owners manage the team backlog and write user stories to
ensure that teams deliver value aligned with program goals.
6. What is the purpose of the Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) in SAFe?
A. To track individual developer performance
B. To align strategy, funding, and execution across the enterprise
C. To create detailed project schedules
D. To manage quality assurance testing
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: LPM ensures strategic alignment and funding for initiatives while
managing value streams at the portfolio level.
7. Which SAFe principle emphasizes building incrementally with fast feedback?
A. Take an economic view
B. Apply systems thinking
C. Assume variability; preserve options
D. Build incrementally with fast, integrated learning
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Incremental delivery with fast feedback helps reduce risk and ensures
the product meets customer needs.
8. What is a Lean Business Case used for in SAFe?
A. Documenting team daily tasks
B. Evaluating new initiatives before implementation
C. Recording individual performance metrics
D. Tracking sprint velocity
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lean Business Cases provide decision-making support for new
initiatives, outlining expected benefits, costs, and risks.
9. Which of the following are components of the Program Kanban in SAFe?
A. Funnel
B. Analysis
C. Implementation
D. Retrospective
Correct Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: The Program Kanban tracks features from funnel to analysis,
, implementation, and release, but retrospectives are part of team processes, not
Kanban.
10. How does SAFe define a “Feature”?
A. A small, executable increment of value
B. A capability that fulfills a stakeholder need
C. A team-level task
D. A bug report
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A Feature represents a service or functionality that delivers business
value and can be completed within a Program Increment.
11. What is the primary goal of PI Planning?
A. To assign tasks to individual developers
B. To align all teams on objectives and dependencies for the next PI
C. To write unit tests for features
D. To perform code reviews
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PI Planning is a key SAFe event to synchronize teams, align objectives,
and identify dependencies for successful delivery.
12. Which of the following metrics help Product Managers measure value
delivery?
A. Lead Time
B. Customer Satisfaction (CSAT)
C. Story Points Completed
D. Budget Variance
