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PMP · Question 81 · Task 1: Execute project with urgency
A project manager is leading a software project. The team is using a Kanban board. The PM notices that work items are piling up in the 'Done' column, but the customer hasn't seen them yet. What is the waste here?
A project manager is leading a software project. The team is using a Kanban board. The PM notices that work items are piling up in the 'Done' column, but the customer hasn't seen them yet. What is the waste here?
Answer options:
A.
Defects
B.
Inventory (Partially Done Work / Undeployed Value).
C.
Over-processing
D.
Motion
How to approach this question
Lean Wastes. Done but not used = Inventory.
Full Answer
B.Inventory (Partially Done Work / Undeployed Value).✓ Correct
B
Task 1 (Value). Value is only delivered when the customer uses it. 'Done' on a board is not enough; it must be released.
Common mistakes
Thinking 'Done' means value is delivered.
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