POPM PI Planning Preparation Practice Question
Exhibit
FEATURE_WSJF: { 'ID': 'F1', 'CoD': 5, 'Size': 2, 'Score': 2.5 }, { 'ID': 'F2', 'CoD': 8, 'Size': 8, 'Score': 1.0 }, { 'ID': 'F3', 'CoD': 3, 'Size': 1, 'Score': 3.0 }Refer to the exhibit. Based on the WSJF scores, which feature should be prioritized first for the upcoming PI?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers often miscalculate WSJF by confusing numerator and denominator, dividing Job Size by Cost of Delay instead of Cost of Delay divided by Job Size.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Feature F3
WSJF is calculated as Cost of Delay divided by Job Size. Feature F3 has the highest score (3.0), followed by F1 (2.5), and F2 (1.0). Prioritizing F3 first maximizes the economic value delivered per unit of capacity. This data-driven approach is essential for a Product Manager, as it objectively sequences work to provide the greatest financial benefit and fastest feedback loop for the organization.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Feature F1
Why it's wrong here
F1 has a score of 2.5, which is lower than the score of 3.0 for F3. Prioritizing F1 before F3 means delivering less value per unit of effort. The goal is to sequence based on the highest WSJF score to optimize the overall value delivery for the PI.
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Feature F2
Why it's wrong here
F2 has the lowest WSJF score of 1.0. This indicates that despite its high Cost of Delay, its large size makes it the least efficient choice relative to the others. Prioritizing it first would result in suboptimal value delivery for the program during the critical early stages of the PI.
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Feature F3
Why this is correct
F3 has the highest WSJF score of 3.0. By prioritizing F3, the program ensures that the most economically beneficial and efficient work is completed first. This maximizes the value returned to the business, which is the ultimate purpose of the WSJF prioritization method in the SAFe framework.
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Feature F2 and F1 combined
Why it's wrong here
Combining features is not a valid approach to WSJF prioritization. Each item must be assessed individually based on its own cost and size. Attempting to group them ignores the specific economic profiles of each feature, leading to inaccurate prioritization and potentially missing the opportunity to deliver higher value first.
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