DAF Foundations OF Lean Practice Question
When a team is using a 'Kanban' system, what is the best way to determine if WIP limits are too high?
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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The cycle time is increasing while throughput remains stable.
If the cycle time is consistently increasing despite the throughput remaining the same, the WIP is likely too high.
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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The cycle time is increasing while throughput remains stable.
Why this is correct
This indicates work is spending more time waiting in the system (Little's Law).
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The board looks too crowded.
Why it's wrong here
A crowded board is a symptom, but metrics are the definitive proof.
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The team is having too many meetings.
Why it's wrong here
Unrelated to WIP limits.
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The team members are complaining about stress.
Why it's wrong here
Subjective; look at the metrics.
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