SNCOA LDR-303S FINAL PAPER 2026
EXAM Q&A STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE
SOLUTION
◉Describe each state of Value Stream Mapping. Answer: Current-
State Map (Where you are.)
This map is a visual display of the current process. It identifies all
steps, provides information/data for each step from start to end.
Ideal-State Map (Where you want to be.)
This map shows how the process should look based on
requirements, standards, design, or vision. This is what the process
"could be" if there were no limitations.
Future-State Map (How you're going to get there.)
This map shows incremental changes you want to make to the
Current-State process to get it closer to the Ideal-State process.
◉Describe the stages of a SWOT analysis. Answer: 1. Gather the
Right People
, Gather people from different parts of your organization or
involvement in a process.
2. Draw your SWOT Chart
A typical SWOT chart has four quadrants with each segment labeled.
Additionally, you will want to identify the type of factors you want to
look at Internally (Strengths/Weaknesses) and Externally
(Opportunities/Threats).
3. Brainstorm
The SWOT analysis is a brainstorming tool.
4. Sort and Rank the Ideas
For each section of the SWOT, sort and prioritize ideas.
5. Identify Areas of Improvement
This is where the real benefit of doing a SWOT analysis comes in. You
should be able to highlight unused strengths, unseen opportunities,
unknown weaknesses, or upcoming threats.
EXAM Q&A STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE
SOLUTION
◉Describe each state of Value Stream Mapping. Answer: Current-
State Map (Where you are.)
This map is a visual display of the current process. It identifies all
steps, provides information/data for each step from start to end.
Ideal-State Map (Where you want to be.)
This map shows how the process should look based on
requirements, standards, design, or vision. This is what the process
"could be" if there were no limitations.
Future-State Map (How you're going to get there.)
This map shows incremental changes you want to make to the
Current-State process to get it closer to the Ideal-State process.
◉Describe the stages of a SWOT analysis. Answer: 1. Gather the
Right People
, Gather people from different parts of your organization or
involvement in a process.
2. Draw your SWOT Chart
A typical SWOT chart has four quadrants with each segment labeled.
Additionally, you will want to identify the type of factors you want to
look at Internally (Strengths/Weaknesses) and Externally
(Opportunities/Threats).
3. Brainstorm
The SWOT analysis is a brainstorming tool.
4. Sort and Rank the Ideas
For each section of the SWOT, sort and prioritize ideas.
5. Identify Areas of Improvement
This is where the real benefit of doing a SWOT analysis comes in. You
should be able to highlight unused strengths, unseen opportunities,
unknown weaknesses, or upcoming threats.
