CPS Process Mapping & Modeling Flashcards
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Which notation standard is most widely used for creating Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) diagrams in process mapping?
Answer: BPMN 2.0
BPMN 2.0 is the international standard maintained by the Object Management Group (OMG) and is the most widely adopted notation for business process modeling.
In a swimlane process map, what does each lane typically represent?
Answer: A distinct role, department, or system responsible for tasks in that lane
Swimlane diagrams organize process steps into horizontal or vertical lanes, where each lane represents a specific role, department, or system that owns the tasks shown within it.
What is the primary purpose of an As-Is process map in process improvement?
Answer: To document the current state of a process before improvements are made
An As-Is process map captures the current state of a process, providing a baseline from which gaps and inefficiencies can be identified before designing improvements.
Which symbol in BPMN notation is used to represent a decision point where the process flow diverges based on conditions?
Answer: Diamond (Gateway)
In BPMN, a diamond shape called a Gateway is used to model decision points, parallel flows, and merging paths within a process.
What distinguishes a To-Be process map from an As-Is process map?
Answer: A To-Be map depicts the desired future state after process improvements are implemented
A To-Be process map represents the redesigned or optimized future-state process, showing how activities should flow after proposed improvements are applied.
In process modeling, what is a Value Stream Map primarily used to identify?
Answer: Waste and non-value-added steps across the entire flow of a product or service
Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean tool that visualizes the end-to-end flow of materials and information to highlight waste, delays, and non-value-added activities.