Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) — Question 82

What should be completed when the work-in-progress (WIP) limit is reached and new work has been requested?

Answer options

• A. Decompose the work and add it to the backlog.
• B. Put the request in a holding area.
• C. Ask for the priority level of the new request.
• D. Add the work to the backlog.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because when the WIP limit is reached, it's essential to manage new requests by putting them in a holding area until capacity allows for their consideration. Options A and D suggest adding work immediately, which contradicts the WIP limit principle, while C does not address the immediate need to manage the new request.