DAF Foundations OF Lean Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are considered 'Waste' in the context of Lean software development?
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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Waiting for external dependencies to clear.
Waste includes anything that does not add direct value to the end customer (e.g., waiting, rework, unused features).
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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Waiting for external dependencies to clear.
Why this is correct
Wait time is a classic waste.
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Automated regression testing.
Why it's wrong here
This is a value-add activity.
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Rework due to defects.
Why this is correct
Rework is the definition of waste.
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Developing features that the user does not want.
Why this is correct
Building unused features is overproduction.
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Pair programming sessions.
Why it's wrong here
Pairing is a quality-building activity.
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