A team has designed a future state value stream map that reduces lead time from 25 days to 12 days. The team is planning the implementation. They have identified three improvements: (1) automate the build process, (2) reduce the wait for code review, and (3) eliminate a manual approval step. The team has limited resources and wants to achieve the target lead time as quickly as possible. What should they do?

Prioritize the improvement that has the largest impact on lead time and implement it first

Implement all three improvements simultaneously

Implement the easiest improvement first to build momentum

Wait until all improvements can be implemented together

A team is creating a current state value stream map for their software delivery process. They have gathered data on each step, including cycle time, wait time, and the number of people involved. They are now deciding what to include in the map. Which element is essential to include to accurately visualize the flow of work and information?

The detailed job descriptions of each team member

The organizational chart of the company

The sequence of process steps with data boxes

The list of all open defects in the backlog

A team has implemented improvements to their value stream and wants to track the impact over time. They have defined several metrics. Which metric is most appropriate for tracking flow efficiency?

The number of features released per month

The percentage of time work is actively being processed versus waiting

The total cost of the value stream

The number of defects found in production

What is the primary goal when designing a future state value stream map?

To assign specific tasks to each team member

To create a map that is identical to the current state but with more details

To document the current process for compliance purposes

To design a flow that eliminates waste and improves the delivery of value to the customer

In a value-driven organization, what does a value stream represent?

The set of tools and technologies used to build and deploy software

The sequence of activities required to deliver a product or service to a customer

The collection of all projects currently in progress across the organization

The hierarchy of teams and their reporting relationships

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Domain 2Objective 3

Value Stream Mapping CT-ATLAS Practice Questions (Page 1)

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1expert · hard
A team has designed a future state value stream map that reduces lead time from 25 days to 12 days. The team is planning the implementation. They have identified three improvements: (1) automate the build process, (2) reduce the wait for code review, and (3) eliminate a manual approval step. The team has limited resources and wants to achieve the target lead time as quickly as possible. What should they do?
Select an answer first
2application · medium
A team is creating a current state value stream map for their software delivery process. They have gathered data on each step, including cycle time, wait time, and the number of people involved. They are now deciding what to include in the map. Which element is essential to include to accurately visualize the flow of work and information?
Select an answer first
3application · medium
A team has implemented improvements to their value stream and wants to track the impact over time. They have defined several metrics. Which metric is most appropriate for tracking flow efficiency?
Select an answer first
4foundation · easy
What is the primary goal when designing a future state value stream map?
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5foundation · easy
In a value-driven organization, what does a value stream represent?
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A team has implemented improvements to their value stream and wants to track the impact over time. They have defined several metrics. Which metric is most appropriate for tracking flow efficiency?

What is the primary goal when designing a future state value stream map?

In a value-driven organization, what does a value stream represent?

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