DAF Foundations OF Lean Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are common pitfalls of 'Push' systems?
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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Overwhelming the team with too much work.
Push systems lead to overwhelmed teams and hidden queues because they ignore actual capacity.
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 ability to perfectly match supply with demand.
Why it's wrong here
Push systems do the opposite of this.
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Overwhelming the team with too much work.
Why this is correct
Pushing doesn't account for team capacity.
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High levels of team satisfaction.
Why it's wrong here
Overwhelm leads to low satisfaction.
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The accumulation of hidden queues.
Why this is correct
Work is pushed regardless of the next stage's ability to handle it.
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Automatic elimination of defects.
Why it's wrong here
Push systems actually increase defect risk.
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