DAF Foundations OF Lean Practice Question
Your team is experiencing high WIP levels during the development phase. Which Lean technique should you apply first to identify the primary cause of this congestion?
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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Conduct a Value Stream Mapping session to visualize handoffs and queues.
Value stream mapping helps visualize the flow and identify where work piles up due to bottlenecks.
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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Require developers to work overtime to clear the backlog.
Why it's wrong here
Overtime is a form of waste and does not optimize process flow.
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Increase the team size to handle the overflow.
Why it's wrong here
Adding resources often masks the root cause of flow inefficiency.
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Conduct a Value Stream Mapping session to visualize handoffs and queues.
Why this is correct
VSM is the primary tool for identifying flow constraints.
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Implement a mandatory daily stand-up meeting extension.
Why it's wrong here
Increasing meeting time does not address the underlying flow bottleneck.
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