Kanban Vocabulary Quiz

1. Kanban (Choose one answer)

• A. A visual representation of the progress of work items through a system, showing throughput and cycle time.

• B. A visual card or signboard that represents work items in a process management method.

• C. The amount of work currently being processed at any given time.

WIP (Work In Progress)

• Continuous improvement; a philosophy of making small, incremental changes over time.

• A method that prevents new work from starting until current tasks are finished.

• The amount of work currently being processed at any given time.

3. Cycle Time A. The time it takes for a work item to move from the start of the process to completion. B. Horizontal divisions on a Kanban board used to categorize work items and optimize workflow. C. The circulation of information and feedback during team meetings to enhance processes. (Choose one answer)

• The time it takes for a work item to move from the start of the process to completion.

• Horizontal divisions on a Kanban board used to categorize work items and optimize workflow.

• The circulation of information and feedback during team meetings to enhance processes.

4. Pull System A. A method where work is pulled into the process based on demand, rather than pushed through regardless of demand. B. A visual representation of the progress of work items through a system, showing throughput and cycle time. C. The amount of work currently being processed at any given time. (Choose one answer)

• A. A method where work is pulled into the process based on demand, rather than pushed through regardless of demand.

• B. A visual representation of the progress of work items through a system, showing throughput and cycle time.

• C. The amount of work currently being processed at any given time.

What is a method that prevents new work from starting until current tasks are finished?

• A. A method that prevents new work from starting until current tasks are finished.

• B. Continuous improvement; a philosophy of making small, incremental changes over time.

• C. A visual representation of the progress of work items through a system, showing throughput and cycle time.

What are horizontal divisions on a Kanban board used to categorize work items and optimize workflow?

• Horizontal divisions on a Kanban board used to categorize work items and optimize workflow.

• Continuous improvement; a philosophy of making small, incremental changes over time.

• The time it takes for a work item to move from the start of the process to completion.

What is the circulation of information and feedback during team meetings to enhance processes?

• The circulation of information and feedback during team meetings to enhance processes.

• A visual card or signboard that represents work items in a process management method.

• The amount of work currently being processed at any given time.

What is a visual representation of the progress of work items through a system, showing throughput and cycle time?

• A. A visual representation of the progress of work items through a system, showing throughput and cycle time.

• B. The time it takes for a work item to move from the start of the process to completion.

8. Kaizen

• Continuous improvement; a philosophy of making small, incremental changes over time.

• A method that prevents new work from starting until current tasks are finished.

• A visual representation of the progress of work items through a system, showing throughput and cycle time.

Limiting WIP can improve team productivity by:

• reducing multitasking and increasing focus

• increasing the number of tasks in progress

• allowing more flexibility in task management

• decreasing the need for team collaboration