DAF Foundations OF Lean Practice Question
How should a team handle an 'emergency' request in a Kanban system that is already at its WIP limit?
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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Discuss the trade-off and decide if the emergency justifies exceeding the WIP limit.
The team must decide if the emergency is worth breaking the WIP limit or if they must finish something else first. Often, a specific 'expedite' lane is used, but it must be managed carefully.
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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Refuse the request at all costs.
Why it's wrong here
Sometimes emergencies are legitimate; ignore them at your own risk.
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Ask the team to work late to finish it.
Why it's wrong here
Overtime is a waste.
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Discuss the trade-off and decide if the emergency justifies exceeding the WIP limit.
Why this is correct
Transparency and intentional decision-making are key.
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Automatically prioritize the emergency and break all WIP limits.
Why it's wrong here
Ignoring limits leads to flow collapse.
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