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Scrum PSK-I Exam - Topic 1 Question 3 Discussion

Actual exam question for Scrum's PSK-I exam
Question #: 3
Topic #: 1
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Which of these is NOT a good description of Cycle Time?

(choose the best answer)

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Suggested Answer: C

Cycle Time in the context of Professional Scrum with Kanban is defined as the time it takes for a single work item to move from the start to the end of a specific process or workflow. This metric is crucial for understanding how efficiently a team can process individual work items through their defined workflow stages.

* Option A describes a broader measurement from the initial concept to customer feedback post-release. This could align more with the concept of Lead Time rather than Cycle Time.

* Option B correctly describes a possible measurement for Cycle Time --- the time a work item spends in one specific column (workflow stage). This is in line with the definitions provided in the Kanban Guide for Scrum Teams, where Cycle Time can measure time within distinct parts of the workflow.

* Option D accurately reflects the definition of Cycle Time, which measures the elapsed time from when work starts on an item until it is completed.

* Option C describes 'Throughput,' which is a measure of the number of items delivered over a specific time period (e.g., daily or weekly). This is not related to Cycle Time but is a separate flow metric often used alongside Cycle Time to understand team performance and capacity better(

Thus, Option C is the correct answer as it does not correctly describe Cycle Time. This explanation is verified with resources from Scrum.org that define Cycle Time within the scope of Professional Scrum with Kanban practices.


by Tamesha at Feb 07, 2025, 11:17 PM

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Alverta
3 months ago
Cycle time includes all stages, not just one column.
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Lonny
3 months ago
Wait, how is B not related to cycle time? Seems off.
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Corrina
3 months ago
Definitely agree with that!
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Rashad
4 months ago
I think B is the odd one out.
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Leota
4 months ago
Cycle time is all about the total time from start to finish.
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Harrison
4 months ago
I thought Cycle Time was just about the duration of tasks, so I guess C could be the odd one out since it talks about the number of items instead.
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Vivan
4 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I feel like A might be misleading since it includes feedback, which isn't part of Cycle Time.
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Wilda
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about how Cycle Time relates to the flow of work, so maybe B is the one that doesn't describe it well?
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Timothy
5 months ago
I think Cycle Time is more about the total time from start to finish, so maybe option D is the best choice for what doesn't fit.
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Herminia
5 months ago
The wording on these options is tricky. I'll need to re-read them a few times to make sure I understand the nuances.
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Andree
5 months ago
Okay, let me see. Cycle time is about the time a work item takes to move through the process, not just the time it's in one column. I think I've got this.
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Mattie
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to think through the different options carefully.
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Solange
5 months ago
This question seems straightforward, I'm pretty confident I can identify the best answer.
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Annelle
12 months ago
Wait, is 'Cycle Time' the same as 'Takt Time'? I'm getting my Lean/Agile terms mixed up again.
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Alpha
11 months ago
D) The time a work item starts until when it finishes.
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Dorothy
11 months ago
C) The number of items that move into the delivery/end point per time period (e.g., daily/weekly).
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Casandra
11 months ago
B) The length of time a work item stays in one column.
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Willow
11 months ago
A) The time a work item takes from initial idea/concept to feedback returned from customers after a production release.
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Hyun
12 months ago
Hmm, I was tempted to go with option A, but you're right, that's more of a 'lead time' concept. Cycle time is definitely about the time within a single column.
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Martina
12 months ago
Haha, I bet the person who wrote this question was trying to trick us. Nice try, but I'm on to you!
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Martina
12 months ago
I agree with Reiko. Cycle time is a measure of the time taken to move an item through a single step in a process, not the total end-to-end duration.
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Reiko
12 months ago
Option B is the best answer. Cycle time is about the time a work item stays in a single column, not the overall time from idea to customer feedback.
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Ines
11 months ago
Yes, cycle time is specifically about how long a work item stays in one column.
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Nadine
11 months ago
I agree, option B is the correct answer.
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Emmanuel
12 months ago
That makes sense, thanks for clarifying.
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Emmanuel
12 months ago
I agree, option B is the correct answer.
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Anthony
1 year ago
Hmm, I see your point. But I still think D) makes more sense because it covers the entire duration of the work item.
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Alonso
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is A) The time a work item takes from initial idea/concept to feedback returned from customers after a production release.
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Anthony
1 year ago
I think the answer is D) The time a work item starts until when it finishes.
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