DAF Foundations OF Lean Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are primary benefits of limiting Work-in-Progress (WIP)?
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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Reduction in total cycle time.
WIP limits are designed to expose bottlenecks and reduce the time work spends waiting.
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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Elimination of all meetings.
Why it's wrong here
Meetings are not affected by WIP limits.
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Reduction in total cycle time.
Why this is correct
Less inventory means items clear the system faster.
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Increased total throughput of the system.
Why it's wrong here
WIP limits focus on flow stability, not necessarily total throughput increase.
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Exposure of underlying process bottlenecks.
Why this is correct
Bottlenecks become visible when work stops accumulating elsewhere.
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Improved individual employee performance.
Why it's wrong here
Lean focuses on system, not individual performance.
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