DAF Foundations OF Lean Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are common types of 'Waste' (Muda) that teams should look for?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Waiting for information or approvals.
Lean defines several categories of waste, including waiting and motion.
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 information or approvals.
Why this is correct
Waiting is one of the 8 wastes.
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Collaborative code reviews.
Why it's wrong here
This is a quality process.
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Excessive motion or context switching.
Why this is correct
Motion/Switching is a significant waste.
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The use of automated build tools.
Why it's wrong here
Tools are not waste.
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Regular team retrospectives.
Why it's wrong here
Retrospectives are essential for improvement.
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