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PMI DASSM Exam - Topic 7 Question 20 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's DASSM exam
Question #: 20
Topic #: 7
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How does a value stream map help the team to minimize waste?

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Suggested Answer: C

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Susy
3 months ago
Surprised to see how effective they can be!
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Sharee
3 months ago
They definitely highlight waste in the workflow.
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Cammy
3 months ago
I’m not sure they reduce delays directly though.
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Lavonda
4 months ago
Totally agree, they really help streamline processes!
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Marla
4 months ago
Value stream maps pinpoint problem areas.
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Kimberlie
4 months ago
I feel like option D could be correct too, since reducing delays is a key part of improving workflow, but I’m leaning towards B.
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Bettyann
4 months ago
I’m a bit confused about the role of the Five Whys in this context. I thought it was more about root cause analysis rather than mapping.
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Honey
4 months ago
I think option B makes sense because it focuses on finding problem areas, which is what we practiced in our last workshop.
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Glynda
5 months ago
I remember we discussed how value stream mapping helps identify bottlenecks, but I'm not sure if it directly reduces delays.
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Avery
5 months ago
Ah, this is a good one. Value stream mapping is all about understanding the flow of value, so option D about reducing delays seems like the right answer to me.
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Kerry
5 months ago
I think the key here is that a value stream map gives you visibility into the entire process, so you can pinpoint areas of waste or inefficiency. Option B captures that well, so that's the one I'll go with.
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Charlene
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem to focus on different aspects of value stream mapping, so I'll need to think carefully about which one best describes how it helps minimize waste.
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Daisy
5 months ago
This question seems straightforward - a value stream map helps identify waste in the process, so I'll focus on option B which mentions identifying problem areas.
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Stanton
5 months ago
I'm not sure about this one. The question mentions "when the webpage is fully loaded (HTML content and all related files)", but option A talks about the DOMContentLoaded event, which fires when the initial HTML document has been completely loaded and parsed, without waiting for stylesheets, images, and subframes to finish loading. I'm a bit torn between A and B.
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Barabara
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about the effects of a quota. I think the key is to remember that a quota limits the quantity of imports, so the direct effect would be that the quantity of imports into country A falls.
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Winfred
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I'll have to review my notes on project management documentation to decide which option is the correct answer.
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Tamera
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a little confused by this question. The interface status is throwing me off, and I'm not entirely sure how to interpret that in terms of the ACI interface behavior. I'll need to think it through carefully.
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Casandra
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about credit terms. I'll focus on the key factors like industry norms, risk of non-payment, and the customer's bargaining power.
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Nida
9 months ago
The construction phase? Really? I think the team needs to focus on the entire value stream, not just one part. B is the winner for me.
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Arlette
8 months ago
D) By helping the team to reduce delays in the workflow process.
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Kristeen
8 months ago
B) By helping the team to identify problem areas in the path for realizing value.
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Matthew
9 months ago
A) By helping the team to focus on the construction phase.
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Harrison
9 months ago
Reducing delays is definitely important, but the value stream map is more about the big picture. I'd say B is the best choice.
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Weldon
8 months ago
C) By helping the team to apply the Five Whys root cause method to all parts of the stream.
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Niesha
8 months ago
B) By helping the team to identify problem areas in the path for realizing value.
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Elliott
8 months ago
A) By helping the team to focus on the construction phase.
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Sheldon
10 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure if the Five Whys is really relevant to a value stream map. I'd go with B.
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Cordelia
9 months ago
User 3: Agreed, focusing on the construction phase might not address the root causes of waste.
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Lorita
9 months ago
User 2: Yeah, identifying problem areas is key to minimizing waste.
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Derrick
9 months ago
User 1: I think B is the best option.
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Catalina
10 months ago
The value stream map is all about identifying waste, so B is clearly the correct answer here.
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Gearldine
8 months ago
Exactly, it's a valuable tool for improving efficiency and reducing delays.
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Felicitas
8 months ago
So by focusing on those problem areas, the team can work to minimize waste.
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Matt
8 months ago
Yes, that's right. It allows the team to see where waste is occurring in the process.
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Daryl
9 months ago
I think B is the correct answer because it helps the team identify problem areas.
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Ozell
11 months ago
I believe it also helps the team to reduce delays in the workflow process, which is crucial for efficiency.
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Alex
11 months ago
I agree with you, Darnell. It allows the team to focus on improving those areas to minimize waste.
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Darnell
11 months ago
I think a value stream map helps the team by identifying problem areas in the path for realizing value.
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