Facilitate Value Stream Mapping CT-ATLAS Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a typical improvement included in a future state map?

   • AAdding more approval steps to ensure quality
   • BRemoving all testing activities to speed up delivery
   • CReducing the number of handoffs between teams
   • DIncreasing the batch size of work items
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2. 27foundation · easy

   What is the primary goal of designing a future state map in value stream mapping?

   • ATo create a visual representation of the current process for documentation purposes
   • BTo assign specific tasks to team members for the next sprint
   • CTo design an ideal process that eliminates waste and improves flow and quality
   • DTo compare the current process with industry benchmarks
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4. 28expert · hard

   A value stream map for a mortgage approval process shows that the credit check step takes 3 days and has a 30% rework rate due to incomplete applications. The team wants to design a future state that reduces lead time without increasing headcount. Which future state design is most effective?

   • AIncrease the credit check team's capacity by reassigning staff from other steps.
   • BMove the credit check step to the end of the process to avoid delaying other steps.
   • CAdd a front-end validation step to check application completeness before the credit check, and create a standard work for the credit check.
   • DAutomate the credit check step completely to eliminate human error.
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5. 29foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an appropriate metric for tracking improvement after implementing the future state?

   • AThe number of teams in the organization
   • BLead time from customer request to delivery
   • CEmployee satisfaction survey results
   • DNumber of meetings held per week
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6. 30foundation · easy

   What is a key facilitation technique for guiding a cross-functional team through value stream mapping?

   • AEncouraging active participation from all team members to ensure diverse perspectives are captured
   • BFocusing only on the opinions of senior managers
   • CAvoiding discussion of problems to keep the session positive
   • DHaving the facilitator create the map alone to avoid conflicts
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