DAF Foundations OF Lean Practice Question
When a team is 'swarming', what are they doing?
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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Collaborating simultaneously to finish a single item.
Swarming involves multiple team members working collaboratively on a single item to complete it rapidly.
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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Taking a break together to recharge.
Why it's wrong here
Swarming is a technical, not social, activity.
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Collaborating simultaneously to finish a single item.
Why this is correct
This reduces the cycle time for that specific item.
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Working on as many tasks as possible at once.
Why it's wrong here
This would be the opposite of Lean flow.
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Dividing work into the smallest possible tasks.
Why it's wrong here
This is task breakdown, not swarming.
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