CAPM Agile Frameworks and Methodologies Practice Question
A Kanban team notices that cycle time is increasing despite stable demand. Which action is most likely to reduce cycle time?
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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Implement continuous integration to reduce integration delays.
Implementing continuous integration reduces integration delays and defects, which directly lowers cycle time. Increasing WIP limits (C) would likely increase cycle time. Pair programming (B) may improve quality but not primarily cycle time. Adding more team members (A) can increase handoffs and slow flow.
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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Add more developers to the team.
Why it's wrong here
Adding more developers can increase handoffs and slow flow, increasing cycle time.
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Use pair programming for all development tasks.
Why it's wrong here
Pair programming may improve quality but does not primarily reduce cycle time.
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Increase WIP limits to allow more work in progress.
Why it's wrong here
Increasing WIP limits would likely increase cycle time, not reduce it.
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Implement continuous integration to reduce integration delays.
Why this is correct
Implementing continuous integration reduces integration delays and defects, directly lowering cycle time.
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