SAFe Product Owner / Product Manager (POPM) — Question 12

What is one strategy for managing complex critical path challenges?

Answer options

• A. Distribute work to other teams
• B. Sequence work to eliminate same Iteration dependencies
• C. Adjust work between teams or split Features and Stories
• D. Allocate work between teams based on forecasted capacity

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer, B, focuses on sequencing work to eliminate dependencies that occur within the same Iteration, which is crucial for managing the critical path effectively. Options A, C, and D do not specifically address the issue of dependencies and may not directly resolve the challenges posed by complex critical paths.