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What goes into the Portfolio Backlog?
Suggested Answer: D
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The Portfolio Backlog in SAFe contains the larger initiatives, known as Epics. Epics are substantial pieces of work that require analysis, investment, and development effort over multiple Program Increments (PIs). They represent significant business or technical needs that drive the long-term strategy of the organization. These Epics are prioritized and managed in the Portfolio Backlog, where they can be decomposed into smaller, actionable items as they progress through the development process.
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Alton
10 months ago
Not sure about that, sounds a bit off to me.
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Crissy
10 months ago
Capabilities should be in there too, right?
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Pearlene
11 months ago
Wait, are Projects really part of the Portfolio Backlog?
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Audria
11 months ago
I think it also has Strategic Themes.
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Na
11 months ago
Definitely includes Epics!
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Stephanie
11 months ago
I’m leaning towards Epics being the main component of the Portfolio Backlog, but I could be mixing it up with something else we studied.
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Leatha
11 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I think Capabilities were mentioned as well, but I can't recall how they fit in.
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Darnell
12 months ago
I remember we discussed Projects in relation to the backlog, but I feel like Epics might also be a part of it.
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Arthur
12 months ago
I think the Portfolio Backlog includes Strategic Themes, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the only thing.
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Annice
12 months ago
I'm feeling confident about this one. The Portfolio Backlog is where we manage the overall portfolio of projects and capabilities, so the correct answer is C, Capabilities.
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Fidelia
1 year ago
Ah, I remember discussing this in class. The Portfolio Backlog is where we capture the high-level strategic initiatives, so I'm going to go with A, Strategic Themes.
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Basilia
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. I know the Portfolio Backlog is related to strategic planning, but I'm not sure if it's A, C, or D. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Angelica
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure the Portfolio Backlog includes Epics, so I'll go with option D.
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Gracia
1 year ago
The portfolio backlog? I thought that was just a fancy name for the CEO's personal wish list!
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Emelda
1 year ago
The portfolio backlog? Isn't that where we keep all the receipts for the executive team's lavish business trips?
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Eloisa
1 year ago
A) Strategic Themes, definitely. The portfolio backlog is where we keep track of the big-picture initiatives that drive our business forward.
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Tequila
1 year ago
C) Capabilities are essential to consider in order to support the execution of our strategic initiatives.
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Tomoko
1 year ago
D) Epics are also important to include in the Portfolio Backlog to ensure alignment with our business goals.
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Janessa
1 year ago
A) Strategic Themes are the key drivers of our business strategy.
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Johnna
1 year ago
B) Projects, of course! The portfolio backlog is where we plan and manage all the projects in our organization.
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Micaela
1 year ago
D) Epics sounds right to me. The portfolio backlog is where we capture the big user stories that span multiple projects.
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Theola
1 year ago
D) Epics
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Denny
1 year ago
A) Strategic Themes
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Ozell
1 year ago
I agree with both of you. The Portfolio Backlog can include Epics as well.
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Desmond
1 year ago
I believe it also includes Projects and Capabilities.
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Valentin
1 year ago
I think the Portfolio Backlog includes Strategic Themes.
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Scarlet
1 year ago
I think the answer is C) Capabilities. The portfolio backlog should contain the high-level organizational capabilities needed to achieve strategic goals.
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Roselle
1 year ago
You're both partially correct. The portfolio backlog can include all of these options - A) Strategic Themes, B) Projects, C) Capabilities, and D) Epics.
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Daniel
1 year ago
Actually, I think it's A) Strategic Themes. Strategic themes help align the portfolio backlog with the overall strategic direction of the organization.
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Corrinne
1 year ago
I believe the answer is D) Epics. Epics are large bodies of work that can be broken down into smaller tasks or stories.