The correct answer is A – Lead time, throughput, and due date performance. These are key flow-based metrics used in Kanban systems to monitor performance, efficiency, and predictability of delivery.
From the PMI Agile Practice Guide:
“Kanban systems rely heavily on flow metrics to measure performance and identify bottlenecks. Key Kanban metrics include lead time, throughput, and cycle time. These metrics provide insights into how quickly work is flowing through the system.”
(PMI Agile Practice Guide, Section 5.5 – Kanban System Metrics)
Mike Griffiths further explains:
“Kanban teams track cumulative flow, lead time, and throughput to ensure steady and predictable delivery. Due date performance is used to evaluate commitments and reliability.”
(Mike Griffiths, PMI-ACP Exam Prep, Chapter 3 – Value-Driven Delivery)
Incorrect options:
B refers to tools and principles, not performance metrics.
C includes practices not specific to Kanban metrics.
D includes some Scrum metrics, such as burndown, but not Kanban-centric ones.
Answer: A
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