Fill in the blanks. Kanban is a(n) __________ process that allows for __________ changes.
a.) Continuous Flow, Incremental
b.) Iterative, Incremental
c.) Continuous Flow, Completed
d.) Predictive, Adaptive
Answer: A
Kanban helps to create change by replacing your existing process
a.) False
b.) True
Answer: A (False)
What is a WIP limit?
a.) A limit of the Work In Progress (WIP) through each stage of creation, development, or manufacture of
goods or services
b.) Working In Pairs (WIP) is a reference to the limit of duration of pair programming in Kanban
c.) Increase the Words In Programming (WIP) limit to better improve note taking inside of the code in an
application
d.) There is no such thing as a WIP limit in Kanban?
Answer: A
What is one possible way to spot problems in a Kanban flow?
a.) Adjust WIP limits on a single task
stage/step in the flow and determine how the surrounding tasks\stages\steps react
b.) Change the duration of the sprint and calculate if the increase or decrease in time changes as
expected
c.) Increase expected story points and determine if the task could still be completed within the given
time-box
d.) Keep track of the finished product as that is the only true measure of success/
Answer: A
Kanban is not an exclusive approach to project management, but can be used for general ongoing
everyday work tasks.
a.) True
b.) False
Answer: A
, Experimentation and innovation are not a part of the kaizen culture.
a.) False - they form a core component of it and Agile Kanban as a result
b.) True - It is only about standardization
Answer: A
Kanban relies on a 'push' system of work, items need to be pushed into each stage or task before being
worked on.
a.) False
b.) True
Answer: A
When should these three questions be asked: What went well? What didn't go so well? What can we do
to improve the process going forward?
a.) At the completion of each defined task or stage within Kanban.
b.) Only at a retrospective meeting.
c.) These questions are only asked in Scrum and not needed for Kanban.
Answer: A
Goals of Kanban include:
a.) Visualizing Work, Reducing Waste, Maximizing Customer Value
b.) Visualizing Work, Organizing Staff, Creating a Better Process
c.) Reducing Waste, Minimizing Customer Costs, Visualizing Work
d.) Improved User Stories, Improved Story Point Completion, Reducing Waste
Answer: A
What are the requirements for implementing an Agile Kanban system?
a.) An existing process and a desire to improve the workflow through evolutionary change
b.) A board and signal cards
c.) A project that uses Scrum and new job roles and titles
d.) A project that uses Scrum only
Answer: A
A possible advantage of Agile Kanban is that it can help an organization lower it's costs.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A
You must use a physical kanban board in Agile Kanban.
a.) No, you may elect to use a virtual board or really any method of visualizing the work that works best
for you and your team
b.) Yes, you may only use a physical board
c.) No, you may elect to use a physical board or a virtual board only
Answer: A
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