PMI-ACP Delivery Practice Question
Which TWO things should a practitioner consider when setting WIP limits?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The identified bottlenecks in the workflow.
Team capacity and the current bottlenecks are the primary factors in setting effective WIP limits.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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The identified bottlenecks in the workflow.
Why this is correct
Limits are used to control flow through bottlenecks.
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The total team capacity.
Why this is correct
Limits should be based on what the team can handle.
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The number of managers.
Why it's wrong here
Management count is irrelevant to WIP.
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The total budget.
Why it's wrong here
Budget doesn't define WIP limits.
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The number of project phases.
Why it's wrong here
WIP relates to tasks, not phases.
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