AGILE-FOUNDATION practice question 2 of 25

Which statement describes the Kanban approach?

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Answer options
A: It is used to make system improvements using visualization and by controlling work in progress Correct answer
B: It is an iterative timeboxed approach that helps teams generate value
C: It was originally focused in creating new companies and is now used to speed up product delivery
D: It has defined processes, products and roles used to iteratively deliver outputs using timeboxing
Correct Answer:
A. It is used to make system improvements using visualization and by controlling work in progress
Explanation

Kanban is a method for managing and improving work across systems. Its core practices involve visualizing the workflow (e.g., on a Kanban board), limiting work in progress (WIP), managing flow, making process policies explicit, and implementing feedback loops. By visualizing the process and controlling the amount of work being handled at any one time, teams can identify bottlenecks and continuously improve their delivery system's efficiency and predictability. It is a flow-based, not a timeboxed, approach.

Why Incorrect

B. This describes an iterative, timeboxed approach like Scrum, whereas Kanban is primarily a flow-based system that does not require timeboxes.
C. This description is more aligned with the Lean Startup methodology, which focuses on rapid business model validation and product delivery in new ventures.
D. This more accurately describes Scrum, which has defined roles (e.g., Scrum Master), events (e.g., Sprint), and artifacts (e.g., Product Backlog).

References

AXELOS. (2015). PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation. The Stationery Office. Section 10.2.2, p. 76. "Kanban is a ‘pull’ system... It is based on visualizing work, limiting work in progress (WIP) and balancing the flow of work."

AXELOS. (2015). PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation. The Stationery Office. Appendix F.1, p. 247. "Kanban is a method for managing knowledge work with an emphasis on just-in-time delivery while not overloading the team members."

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