DPI Direction And Planning Practice Question
An organization is planning a value stream optimization initiative. Which THREE practices should be applied to effectively identify and eliminate waste? (Choose three)
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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Involving cross-functional stakeholders across the entire value stream.
Effective value stream planning involves mapping the end-to-end flow, identifying wait times and non-value-adding steps, and engaging cross-functional stakeholders.
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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Adding mandatory manual sign-off layers between every task.
Why it's wrong here
Adding manual sign-offs increases waste and creates bottlenecks.
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Hiding all efficiency metrics from operational teams to maintain secrecy.
Why it's wrong here
Secrecy prevents collaboration and hinders improvement.
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Involving cross-functional stakeholders across the entire value stream.
Why this is correct
Cross-functional involvement ensures all perspectives and handoffs are understood.
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Mapping the end-to-end flow of work from customer request to value realization.
Why this is correct
End-to-end mapping is foundational to value stream planning.
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Analyzing wait times and queue bottlenecks between processing steps.
Why this is correct
Analyzing wait times reveals where waste and delays occur.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official AXELOS / PeopleCert exam blueprint
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