Test: Module 04 — Product Strategy¶

Instructions: Answer all questions. Write your answers directly below each question.

Total Points: 37 pts (Easy: 5 + Medium: 10 + Hard: 12 + Expert: 10) Bonus Available: 5 pts

Section 1: Easy Questions (1 pt each)¶

Q1. What is the primary focus of this module? Describe it in 2–3 sentences.

Q2. Name three key concepts from this module and define each briefly.

Q3. What problem does this module's primary framework solve? Why is it valuable?

Q4. What is one common mistake practitioners make in this area? How is it avoided?

Q5. How does this module connect to what was learned in the previous module?

Section 2: Medium Questions (2 pts each)¶

Q6. Explain the primary framework from this module in your own words, using a concrete example.

Q7. Compare two approaches discussed in this module. When would you choose each?

Q8. Describe a scenario where the advice from this module would prevent a common PM mistake.

Q9. What are the limitations of the primary framework from this module? When does it break down?

Q10. How would you apply the concepts from this module to a product you use daily?

Section 3: Hard Questions (3 pts each)¶

Q11. Scenario-based: Apply the primary framework from this module to the following situation: [Expand with specific scenario when module is fully written]

Q12. Analysis: Evaluate the following approach using concepts from this module. What is right about it? What is wrong?

Q13. Design: How would you implement the key practice from this module in a team of 5 people? Be specific about process, roles, and cadence.

Q14. Debugging: Identify what is wrong with the following approach and explain how to fix it: [Expand with specific example when module is fully written]

Section 4: Expert Questions (5 pts each)¶

Q15. Essay: Synthesize the key concepts from this module and argue for a specific position on a contested question in this area. (200+ words)

Q16. Synthesis: How do the concepts from this module connect to concepts from at least two other modules in this topic? Explain the connections concretely. (200+ words)

Bonus Questions¶

Bonus 1. (+5 pts) Find a real-world example of the primary concept from this module in action. Describe what you observed and what it tells you about the underlying principles.