Task 7 Optimize Flow PMI-ACP Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21foundation · easy

   At the portfolio level, how do WIP limits typically apply?

   • AThey cap the number of active initiatives or projects the organization undertakes at once
   • BThey determine the maximum number of defects allowed in production
   • CThey limit the number of features a single developer can work on simultaneously
   • DThey restrict the total number of story points a team can complete in a sprint
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2. 22foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of analyzing flow metrics?

   • ATo compare the team's performance to other teams
   • BTo assign blame to team members for delays
   • CTo predict the exact date of project completion
   • DTo identify improvement opportunities and evaluate the impact of changes
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4. 23foundation · easy

   If a team reduces its WIP from 10 items to 5 items while keeping throughput constant, what happens to cycle time?

   • AIt becomes zero
   • BIt is halved
   • CIt stays the same
   • DIt doubles
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5. 24application · medium

   A development team is frequently interrupted by support calls and ad-hoc requests from various stakeholders. These interruptions are causing the team to miss their sprint commitments. The team wants to shield themselves from these disruptions while still addressing urgent issues. What is the most effective approach?

   • AAsk all stakeholders to send requests directly to individual team members so they can be handled quickly.
   • BSet up a separate email inbox for support requests and have the team check it every hour.
   • CAdd all support requests to the team's backlog without any prioritization.
   • DDesignate a single point of contact (SPOC) to triage all external requests and only escalate truly urgent items to the team.
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6. 25application · medium

   A team is using a Kanban board with WIP limits. The team notices that the 'Development' column is often at its limit, while the 'Testing' column has spare capacity. What is the most likely effect of this situation?

   • ACycle time will increase because work is waiting in Development.
   • BThe team should increase the WIP limit in Development to allow more work.
   • CThroughput will increase because the team is working at full capacity.
   • DWIP will decrease because the team is focused.
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