Blank Quiz 60

What does WIP stand for in Kanban?

• Work In Progress

• Work In Planning

• Work In Play

• Work In Process

Why are Work In Progress limits important?

• They help in increasing the number of tasks at once.

• They are used to track completed tasks only.

• They eliminate the need for team collaboration.

• Work In Progress limits are important for managing workload, preventing bottlenecks, and improving productivity.

How do WIP limits help teams?

• WIP limits are used to assign tasks to specific team members.

• WIP limits increase the number of tasks in progress.

• WIP limits eliminate the need for team meetings.

• WIP limits help teams improve focus, reduce bottlenecks, and enhance workflow efficiency.

What happens if a team exceeds its WIP limit?

• The team will be rewarded with extra resources to handle the workload.

• The team may experience decreased productivity and quality due to increased context switching and workflow bottlenecks.

• The team will automatically receive a bonus for exceeding the limit.

• The team will have a meeting to celebrate their productivity.

Can WIP limits change over time?

• WIP limits only apply to specific projects.

• WIP limits are fixed and cannot change.

• Yes, WIP limits can change over time.

• WIP limits are determined by external factors only.

What is a common WIP limit for a small team?

• 3 to 6 items

• 1 to 2 items

• 10 to 15 items

• 7 to 10 items

How do WIP limits affect the flow of work?

• WIP limits only apply to manufacturing processes.

• WIP limits slow down work by increasing task switching.

• WIP limits improve work flow by reducing bottlenecks and enhancing focus on task completion.

• WIP limits have no impact on work flow efficiency.

What is one way to determine a good WIP limit?

• Analyze historical performance and capacity to set a WIP limit.

• Choose a random number for the WIP limit.

• Set a WIP limit based on team preferences.

• Use the maximum capacity without analysis.

How can WIP limits improve team communication?

• WIP limits improve team communication by fostering regular discussions about task status and priorities.

• WIP limits create confusion about task ownership and responsibilities.

• WIP limits reduce the need for team meetings altogether.

• WIP limits only focus on individual performance, not team dynamics.

What is the goal of setting WIP limits in Kanban?

• To prioritize tasks based on their deadlines only.

• To eliminate all tasks from the workflow completely.

• To increase the amount of work in progress for better focus.

• To manage workflow and improve efficiency by limiting the amount of work in progress.