Which of the following should NOT be in the Definition of Workflow?
(choose the best answer)
The Definition of Workflow in Kanban should include key elements that help manage the flow of work through the process. These elements typically include:
* WIP Limits (Option B), which help to manage flow and prevent overburdening the team.
* Start of the Workflow (Option D) and End of the Workflow (Option C), which define when work begins and when it is considered complete.
However, Option A (Agreed owner of Workflow lane) is not usually part of the Definition of Workflow. The workflow definition focuses on the stages, policies, and rules that govern work items, rather than on individual ownership of workflow lanes(
A Service Level Expectation (SLE) consists of which two items?
(Choose the best two answers)
An SLE combines a timeframe (elapsed days) and a probability, representing the likelihood that a work item will be completed within that timeframe. This helps to set realistic expectations for stakeholders and guide the team in maintaining a predictable flow. Reference: The Kanban Guide for Scrum Teams.
When using Kanban in a Scrum environment, some resistance toward introducing Work in Progress (WIP) Limits may be encountered. What is an alternative to introducing WIP Limits in Kanban?
Although WIP limits are central to Kanban, enhancing visualization and communication through Kanban boards can be a way to ease into WIP limits gradually. This alternative fosters transparency and alignment without directly imposing WIP constraints, which can be beneficial for teams adjusting to Kanban practices. Reference: The Kanban Guide for Scrum Teams.
Which of the following is NOT a Kanban for Scrum Teams practice?
(choose the best answer)
The Kanban Guide for Scrum Teams outlines four primary Kanban practices essential for Scrum Teams:
Visualization of the Workflow.
Limiting Work in Progress (WIP).
Active management of work items in progress.
Explicit policies for workflow management, often including the identification of bottlenecks.
Inspecting and adapting the workflow is not explicitly listed as a Kanban practice for Scrum Teams. While inspection and adaptation are fundamental to Scrum (due to its reliance on empiricism), they are not specific to the set of Kanban practices integrated into Scrum.
What should the Developers do if, during the Sprint, the Product Owner asks them to add an
urgent unplanned work item that aligns to the Sprint Goal but does not fit into the current Work
in Progress (WIP) Limits?
(choose the two best answers)
If the Product Owner requests that an urgent, unplanned work item be added during the Sprint, and it aligns with the Sprint Goal but does not fit within the current WIP limits, the Developers should:
1. Add the urgent item to their Sprint Backlog but only start working on it when their WIP Limits allow it (Option A): This maintains the integrity of the WIP limits and ensures that the team doesn't overcommit or create too much work in progress, which could affect flow and focus.
2. Take on the urgent item as an exception to the WIP Limits and visualize that they are above their WIP Limit (Option C): By taking on the urgent item as an exception, the team can address the urgency while being transparent about the temporary breach of the WIP limits. This visualization helps the team and stakeholders understand the current state of work and its impact(
Options B (Adjust the WIP Limits) and D (Reject the urgent item) are less suitable because they either undermine the WIP control mechanism or fail to accommodate a potentially critical change that aligns with the Sprint Goal.
