Question 1

With regard to suppliers, lean systems typically require

Accepted Answer

A) delivery of large lots at regular intervals. 
B) buyer inspection of goods and materials. 
C) multiple sources from which to purchase. 
D) long-term relationships and commitments. 
E) the lowest price possible. 
A) delivery of large lots at regular intervals. 
B) buyer inspection of goods and materials. 
C) multiple sources from which to purchase. 
D) long-term relationships and commitments. 
E) the lowest price possible.

Question 2

_____ is known as being a proactive approach to maintenance.

Accepted Answer

A) Breakdown maintenance 
B) Preventative maintenance 
C) Predictive maintenance 
D) Corrective maintenance 
E) Condition-based maintenance 
A) Breakdown maintenance 
B) Preventative maintenance 
C) Predictive maintenance 
D) Corrective maintenance 
E) Condition-based maintenance

Question 3

Setup time and its associated cost can often be reduced by the use of group technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is not a risk of lean systems?

Accepted Answer

A) reduced cycle time 
B) increased stress 
C) increased responsibilities 
D) fewer resources 
E) supply chain disruptions 
A) reduced cycle time 
B) increased stress 
C) increased responsibilities 
D) fewer resources 
E) supply chain disruptions

Question 5

The average time before breakdown of a machine is normally distributed and has a mean of 18 weeks and a standard deviation of three weeks. If breakdown cost averages $2,000 and preventive maintenance costs $1,400, what is the optimal preventive maintenance interval?

Accepted Answer

A) 16.4 weeks 
B) 14.6 weeks 
C) 16.9 weeks 
D) 19.6 weeks 
E) 21.3 weeks 
A) 16.4 weeks 
B) 14.6 weeks 
C) 16.9 weeks 
D) 19.6 weeks 
E) 21.3 weeks

Question 6

Increased setup times generally require increased work-in-process inventories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is a highly coordinated activity that delivers goods and/or services when they are needed?

Accepted Answer

A) just-in-time production 
B) quality management 
C) lean operation 
D) Heijunka 
E) takt time 
A) just-in-time production 
B) quality management 
C) lean operation 
D) Heijunka 
E) takt time

Question 8

Suppose that the average time before breakdown is normally distributed with a mean of 2.5 weeks and a standard deviation of .4 weeks. If breakdowns cost an average of $1,200 and preventive maintenance costs $800, what is the optimal maintenance interval?

Accepted Answer

A) Every .67 weeks 
B) Every .33 weeks 
C) Every 2.67 weeks 
D) Every 3.25 weeks 
E) Every 3.12 weeks 
A) Every .67 weeks 
B) Every .33 weeks 
C) Every 2.67 weeks 
D) Every 3.25 weeks 
E) Every 3.12 weeks

Question 9

The ultimate goal of lean operations is a system characterized by the smooth, rapid flow of materials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The lean philosophy recognizes that some work-in-process inventories are a necessary investment to allow for smooth work flow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A real advantage of the lean philosophy is the reduction of coordination effort required with supply chain partners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

How many wastes (muda)are there in lean philosophy?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 6 
D) 8 
E) 10 
A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 6 
D) 8 
E) 10

Question 13

A goal of lean operations is to produce output using fewer resources than traditional planning systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is not a principle regarding the way lean systems function?
Identifying customer valuesfocusing on processes that create valueelimination of waste to create flowincreasing forecast accuracyproducing only according to customer demandoptimizing on setup costs with long production runsstriving for perfection

Accepted Answer

A) IV 
B) both II and IV 
C) both IV and VI 
D) both IV and V 
E) VI 
A) IV 
B) both II and IV 
C) both IV and VI 
D) both IV and V 
E) VI

Question 15

In the lean philosophy, the ideal lot size is

Accepted Answer

A) the economic order quantity. 
B) the economic run size. 
C) one unit. 
D) the capacity of the standard container. 
E) N = ( DT(1 + X))÷ C. 
A) the economic order quantity. 
B) the economic run size. 
C) one unit. 
D) the capacity of the standard container. 
E) N = ( DT(1 + X))÷ C.

Question 16

Factors affecting the decision of how much preventive maintenance is desirable typically include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) age of equipment. 
B) type of product. 
C) degree of technology. 
D) type of production process. 
E) condition of equipment. 
A) age of equipment. 
B) type of product. 
C) degree of technology. 
D) type of production process. 
E) condition of equipment.

Question 17

In the area of maintenance, the Pareto phenomenon is reflected in the fact that, regardless of problem classification, all equipment will justify about the same expense.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The Five S's do not include

Accepted Answer

A) Sort. 
B) Straighten. 
C) Sanitize. 
D) Sweep. 
E) Standardize. 
A) Sort. 
B) Straighten. 
C) Sanitize. 
D) Sweep. 
E) Standardize.

Question 19

Which of the following is the primary consideration with regard to preventive maintenance?

Accepted Answer

A) what technology to use 
B) how varied the maintenance will be 
C) how often the maintenance will occur 
D) which products it will be provided to 
E) who will do it 
A) what technology to use 
B) how varied the maintenance will be 
C) how often the maintenance will occur 
D) which products it will be provided to 
E) who will do it

Question 20

Preventive maintenance is additional maintenance done immediately after a breakdown has occurred to help prevent any further breakdowns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

With regard to suppliers, lean systems typically require

_____ is known as being a proactive approach to maintenance.

Setup time and its associated cost can often be reduced by the use of group technology.

Which of the following is not a risk of lean systems?

The average time before breakdown of a machine is normally distributed and has a mean of 18 weeks and a standard deviation of three weeks. If breakdown cost averages $2,000 and preventive maintenance costs $1,400, what is the optimal preventive maintenance interval?

Increased setup times generally require increased work-in-process inventories.

What is a highly coordinated activity that delivers goods and/or services when they are needed?

Suppose that the average time before breakdown is normally distributed with a mean of 2.5 weeks and a standard deviation of .4 weeks. If breakdowns cost an average of $1,200 and preventive maintenance costs $800, what is the optimal maintenance interval?

The ultimate goal of lean operations is a system characterized by the smooth, rapid flow of materials.

The lean philosophy recognizes that some work-in-process inventories are a necessary investment to allow for smooth work flow.

A real advantage of the lean philosophy is the reduction of coordination effort required with supply chain partners.

How many wastes (muda)are there in lean philosophy?

A goal of lean operations is to produce output using fewer resources than traditional planning systems.

In the lean philosophy, the ideal lot size is

Factors affecting the decision of how much preventive maintenance is desirable typically include all of the following except

In the area of maintenance, the Pareto phenomenon is reflected in the fact that, regardless of problem classification, all equipment will justify about the same expense.

The Five S's do not include

Which of the following is the primary consideration with regard to preventive maintenance?

Preventive maintenance is additional maintenance done immediately after a breakdown has occurred to help prevent any further breakdowns.

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Exam 14: Jit and Lean Operations

With regard to suppliers, lean systems typically require

_____ is known as being a proactive approach to maintenance.

Setup time and its associated cost can often be reduced by the use of group technology.

Which of the following is not a risk of lean systems?

The average time before breakdown of a machine is normally distributed and has a mean of 18 weeks and a standard deviation of three weeks. If breakdown cost averages $2,000 and preventive maintenance costs $1,400, what is the optimal preventive maintenance interval?

Increased setup times generally require increased work-in-process inventories.

What is a highly coordinated activity that delivers goods and/or services when they are needed?

Suppose that the average time before breakdown is normally distributed with a mean of 2.5 weeks and a standard deviation of .4 weeks. If breakdowns cost an average of $1,200 and preventive maintenance costs $800, what is the optimal maintenance interval?

The ultimate goal of lean operations is a system characterized by the smooth, rapid flow of materials.

The lean philosophy recognizes that some work-in-process inventories are a necessary investment to allow for smooth work flow.

A real advantage of the lean philosophy is the reduction of coordination effort required with supply chain partners.

How many wastes (muda)are there in lean philosophy?

A goal of lean operations is to produce output using fewer resources than traditional planning systems.

In the lean philosophy, the ideal lot size is

Factors affecting the decision of how much preventive maintenance is desirable typically include all of the following except

In the area of maintenance, the Pareto phenomenon is reflected in the fact that, regardless of problem classification, all equipment will justify about the same expense.

The Five S's do not include

Which of the following is the primary consideration with regard to preventive maintenance?

Preventive maintenance is additional maintenance done immediately after a breakdown has occurred to help prevent any further breakdowns.

Introduction to Operations Management

Competitiveness, Strategy, and Productivity

Forecasting

Product and Service Design

Strategic Capacity Planning for Products and Services

Process Selection and Facility Layout

Work Design and Measurement

Location Planning and Analysis

Management of Quality

Quality Control

Aggregate Planning and Master Scheduling

Inventory Management

MRP and ERP

Supply Chain Management

Scheduling

Project Management

Management of Waiting Lines

Linear Programming

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