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Kanban Essentials question review
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Question 1: What does "Kanban" mean in Japanese?
Kanban (看板) is a Japanese word meaning "signboard" or "visual signal."
Question 2: What is the main purpose of WIP (Work in Progress) limits?
WIP limits prevent overloading, improve flow, and help identify bottlenecks in the process.
Question 3: Which is NOT one of the core practices of Kanban?
Daily standups are not a core Kanban practice. The core practices focus on visualization, WIP limits, and flow management.
Question 4: What is Lead Time in Kanban?
Lead Time is the total time from when a work item is requested until it is delivered.
Question 5: What is Cycle Time in Kanban?
Cycle Time measures the time from when work actively begins on an item until it is completed.
Question 6: What is a "pull system" in Kanban?
In a pull system, team members pull new work only when they have capacity, rather than having work pushed to them.
Question 7: What does a Kanban board typically show?
A Kanban board visualizes workflow stages (columns) and work items (cards) moving through those stages.
Question 8: What is a "swimlane" on a Kanban board?
Swimlanes are horizontal rows that categorize work items by type, priority, team, or other criteria.
Question 9: What should happen when a bottleneck is identified?
When a bottleneck is identified, the team should collaborate to resolve it, possibly swarming to help.
Question 10: What is the Kanban principle of "evolutionary change"?
Kanban encourages pursuing incremental, evolutionary change rather than revolutionary upheaval.