A swimlane process map:

The correct answer is A. Distinguishes the responsibilities for steps within a process. A swimlane process map gets its name from the horizontal or vertical "lanes" assigned to different actors, departments, or roles - each lane shows which party is responsible for which steps, making accountability and handoffs visually clear. This is exactly what option A…

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ADistinguishes the responsibilities for steps within a process
BUses colored visual indicators to indicate progress
CLists tasks and deadlines
DProvides real-time data on process efficiency

How the community answered

(51 responses)

A
86% (44)
B
2% (1)
C
4% (2)
D
8% (4)

Explanation

A swimlane process map gets its name from the horizontal or vertical "lanes" assigned to different actors, departments, or roles - each lane shows which party is responsible for which steps, making accountability and handoffs visually clear. This is exactly what option A describes: distinguishing responsibilities for steps within a process.

Why the distractors are wrong:

B - Swimlanes use spatial separation (lanes), not color indicators, to convey information; color-coding is a separate technique.
C - Listing tasks with deadlines describes a Gantt chart or task list, not a swimlane map.
D - Real-time efficiency data comes from dashboards or process monitoring tools, not a static process map.

Memory tip: Think of an actual swimming pool - each swimmer stays in their own lane. In a swimlane diagram, each "swimmer" (person or team) stays in their lane, making it immediately obvious who owns each step.

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#swimlane diagram#process mapping#process documentation#roles and responsibilities

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