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Which of the following best describes a 'Work In Progress' (WIP) limit in Kanban?

easy📝 Conceptual Q2 of 15
Software Engineering - Agile and Scrum
Which of the following best describes a 'Work In Progress' (WIP) limit in Kanban?
AA maximum number of tasks allowed in a workflow stage
BThe total number of tasks completed in a project
CThe number of team members assigned to a task
DThe deadline for completing a task
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Define WIP limit

    WIP limit restricts how many tasks can be in one stage at a time to avoid overload.
  2. Step 2: Eliminate incorrect options

    Completed tasks, team members, and deadlines are unrelated to WIP limits.
  3. Final Answer:

    A maximum number of tasks allowed in a workflow stage -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    WIP limit = Max tasks per stage [OK]
Quick Trick: WIP limits control task overload in each stage [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing WIP with total tasks
  • Thinking WIP is about deadlines
  • Mixing WIP with team size

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