DAF Foundations OF Lean Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are essential components of a successful Value Stream Mapping session?
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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Objective data about cycle time and lead time.
Mapping requires the people actually doing the work and the data reflecting the current state of that work.
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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Objective data about cycle time and lead time.
Why this is correct
Data prevents the map from being based on assumptions.
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A mandate from upper management to cut costs.
Why it's wrong here
Management mandates are not part of the mapping process.
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An external facilitator to enforce rigid rules.
Why it's wrong here
VSM is flexible and team-driven.
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Participation by the people actually doing the work.
Why this is correct
They have the most accurate process knowledge.
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A requirement to automate the whole process.
Why it's wrong here
Automation is not the primary goal of VSM.
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