What Is a Value Stream? CT-ATLAS Practice Questions (Page 1)

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1. 1application · medium

   A healthcare provider is using value stream mapping to improve its patient discharge process. The current-state map shows that the total lead time is 12 hours, but the active work time (cycle time) is only 3 hours. The map also shows multiple handoffs between departments and waiting periods. What is the most valuable insight from this map?

   • AThere is significant waste in the form of waiting and handoff delays that should be targeted for improvement.
   • BThe value stream is too long and should be shortened by removing some steps.
   • CThe process is efficient because the cycle time is low.
   • DThe team should focus on reducing cycle time by working faster.
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2. 2foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a basic step in value stream mapping?

   • AIdentify the current state of the value stream and map all steps from request to delivery
   • BWrite user stories for the next iteration
   • CConduct a daily stand-up meeting to discuss progress
   • DDefine the acceptance criteria for a feature
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4. 3application · medium

   In a scaled agile environment, a value stream has been defined for the 'loan approval' process. The value stream owner wants to ensure that all team members understand their roles in improving flow. Which responsibility is typically assigned to team members within a value stream?

   • AOwning the value stream's budget and resource allocation.
   • BDefining the value stream's performance metrics.
   • CParticipating in value stream mapping and implementing improvements in their area of work.
   • DMaking final decisions on which improvements to implement.
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5. 4expert · hard

   A company is defining its value streams for agile at scale. The leadership is debating whether 'IT operations' should be considered a value stream. The IT operations team provides infrastructure support to other teams but does not directly deliver customer-facing features. Which perspective is most accurate?

   • AIT operations is not a value stream because it does not generate revenue.
   • BIT operations may be part of a value stream if it contributes to delivering customer value, but it is not a value stream by itself.
   • CIT operations should be split into multiple value streams based on the infrastructure services it provides.
   • DIT operations is a value stream because it provides a service to internal teams.
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6. 5foundation · easy

   Which of the following best describes a value stream?

   • AA collection of tools and technologies used to automate delivery
   • BA sequence of activities required to deliver a product or service to a customer
   • CA set of metrics used to track the performance of an organization
   • DA team structure that organizes developers, testers, and operations into one group
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