PSK-I practice question 5 of 15

In which of these situations should the Scrum Team adjust their Work in Progress (WIP) Limits?

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Answer options

A: When they want to improve their Cycle Time, flow, and focus. Correct answer

B: When there is unplanned urgent work that emerges during the Sprint.

C: When they see that the average story size they are working on is growing.

D: When they have extra capacity during the Sprint and want to start some new work items from the Sprint Backlog.

Correct Answer:

A. When they want to improve their Cycle Time, flow, and focus.

Explanation

Adjusting WIP limits can directly impact Cycle Time and overall flow by reducing bottlenecks and increasing focus. Lowering WIP can enhance the team’s ability to complete work within a Sprint by minimizing task switching and promoting faster delivery of value. Reference: The Kanban Guide for Scrum Teams.

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