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PMI-ACP · Question #415

The purpose of Work in Progress (WIP) limits is to prevent the unintentional accumulation of work, so there isn't a bottleneck.

The correct answer is A. True. WIP limits, a core Kanban concept, cap the number of tasks allowed in any given workflow stage at one time. By preventing too much work from piling up simultaneously, WIP limits expose bottlenecks, improve flow efficiency, and encourage the team to finish existing work before sta

Submitted by joshua94· Apr 18, 2026Value-driven Delivery

Question

The purpose of Work in Progress (WIP) limits is to prevent the unintentional accumulation of work, so there isn't a bottleneck.

Options

  • ATrue
  • BFalse

How the community answered

(49 responses)
  • A
    88% (43)
  • B
    12% (6)

Explanation

WIP limits, a core Kanban concept, cap the number of tasks allowed in any given workflow stage at one time. By preventing too much work from piling up simultaneously, WIP limits expose bottlenecks, improve flow efficiency, and encourage the team to finish existing work before starting new tasks. The statement is accurate.

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#WIP Limits#Kanban#Flow Management#Bottleneck Detection

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