Kanban Methodology

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the Kanban Methodology, a popular agile project management framework.
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What is the primary goal of Kanban?

  1. To increase project visibility

  2. To improve team collaboration

  3. To reduce project lead time

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kanban aims to achieve all of these goals by providing a visual representation of work, limiting work in progress, and promoting continuous improvement.

What are the three main components of a Kanban board?

  1. Backlog, In Progress, Done

  2. To Do, Doing, Done

  3. New, In Progress, Completed

  4. Ready, In Progress, Blocked


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main components of a Kanban board are Backlog (tasks that need to be done), In Progress (tasks that are currently being worked on), and Done (tasks that have been completed).

What is the purpose of a Kanban swimlane?

  1. To categorize tasks by type

  2. To assign tasks to specific team members

  3. To track the progress of tasks over time

  4. To identify bottlenecks in the workflow


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kanban swimlanes are used to categorize tasks by type, such as feature development, bug fixes, or support requests.

What is the Kanban pull system?

  1. A method for limiting work in progress

  2. A way to prioritize tasks

  3. A technique for visualizing dependencies between tasks

  4. A system for tracking the progress of tasks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kanban pull system is a method for limiting work in progress by only allowing a certain number of tasks to be in the In Progress column at any given time.

What is the purpose of a Kanban card?

  1. To represent a task

  2. To track the progress of a task

  3. To assign a task to a specific team member

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kanban cards are used to represent tasks, track their progress, and assign them to specific team members.

What is the difference between a Kanban board and a Scrum board?

  1. Kanban boards are more visual, while Scrum boards are more structured

  2. Kanban boards are used for agile projects, while Scrum boards are used for waterfall projects

  3. Kanban boards are used for small teams, while Scrum boards are used for large teams

  4. Kanban boards are used to track tasks, while Scrum boards are used to track sprints


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kanban boards are more visual and flexible than Scrum boards, which are more structured and time-boxed.

What is the role of a Kanban facilitator?

  1. To lead the Kanban team

  2. To facilitate Kanban meetings

  3. To remove obstacles to the team's progress

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of a Kanban facilitator is to lead the Kanban team, facilitate Kanban meetings, and remove obstacles to the team's progress.

What is the purpose of a Kanban retrospective?

  1. To review the team's progress

  2. To identify areas for improvement

  3. To make changes to the Kanban board

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of a Kanban retrospective is to review the team's progress, identify areas for improvement, and make changes to the Kanban board.

What is the difference between a Kanban WIP limit and a Scrum sprint backlog?

  1. A WIP limit is a hard limit, while a sprint backlog is a soft limit

  2. A WIP limit is used to limit the number of tasks in progress, while a sprint backlog is used to prioritize tasks

  3. A WIP limit is used for Kanban projects, while a sprint backlog is used for Scrum projects

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A WIP limit is a hard limit on the number of tasks that can be in progress at any given time, while a sprint backlog is a soft limit on the number of tasks that the team plans to complete in a sprint. A WIP limit is used for Kanban projects, while a sprint backlog is used for Scrum projects.

What is the purpose of a Kanban cycle time chart?

  1. To track the average time it takes to complete a task

  2. To identify bottlenecks in the workflow

  3. To make improvements to the Kanban process

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of a Kanban cycle time chart is to track the average time it takes to complete a task, identify bottlenecks in the workflow, and make improvements to the Kanban process.

What is the difference between a Kanban class of service and a Scrum user story?

  1. A class of service is a type of task, while a user story is a description of a feature

  2. A class of service is used to prioritize tasks, while a user story is used to estimate the size of a feature

  3. A class of service is used for Kanban projects, while a user story is used for Scrum projects

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A class of service is a type of task, while a user story is a description of a feature. A class of service is used to prioritize tasks, while a user story is used to estimate the size of a feature. A class of service is used for Kanban projects, while a user story is used for Scrum projects.

What is the purpose of a Kanban service level agreement (SLA)?

  1. To define the expected quality of service

  2. To set expectations for the team

  3. To improve communication between the team and stakeholders

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of a Kanban service level agreement (SLA) is to define the expected quality of service, set expectations for the team, and improve communication between the team and stakeholders.

What is the difference between a Kanban cumulative flow diagram and a Scrum burndown chart?

  1. A cumulative flow diagram shows the number of tasks in each column over time, while a burndown chart shows the number of tasks remaining in the sprint over time

  2. A cumulative flow diagram is used to identify bottlenecks in the workflow, while a burndown chart is used to track the team's progress

  3. A cumulative flow diagram is used for Kanban projects, while a burndown chart is used for Scrum projects

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A cumulative flow diagram shows the number of tasks in each column over time, while a burndown chart shows the number of tasks remaining in the sprint over time. A cumulative flow diagram is used to identify bottlenecks in the workflow, while a burndown chart is used to track the team's progress. A cumulative flow diagram is used for Kanban projects, while a burndown chart is used for Scrum projects.

What is the purpose of a Kanban maturity model?

  1. To assess the maturity of a Kanban team

  2. To identify areas for improvement

  3. To help teams adopt Kanban

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of a Kanban maturity model is to assess the maturity of a Kanban team, identify areas for improvement, and help teams adopt Kanban.

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