Question 1

A fundamental tenet of the lean philosophy is that workers are paid based on seniority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A benefit of small lot sizes in lean systems is that each product is produced less frequently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Breakdown maintenance includes activities such as equipment inspection and adjustment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Quality and highly capable production systems are requirements for the successful implementation of lean operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Breakdown maintenance is best performed on a regularly scheduled basis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In the broadest sense, equipment and facilities preventive maintenance extends back to the

Accepted Answer

A) design and selection stage. 
B) procurement stage. 
C) installation stage. 
D) pilot-testing stage. 
E) implementation stage. 
A) design and selection stage. 
B) procurement stage. 
C) installation stage. 
D) pilot-testing stage. 
E) implementation stage.

Question 7

Which one of the following is not one of the building blocks that is the foundation of the lean philosophy?

Accepted Answer

A) product design 
B) process design 
C) personnel/organizational elements 
D) manufacturing planning and control 
E) kanban 
A) product design 
B) process design 
C) personnel/organizational elements 
D) manufacturing planning and control 
E) kanban

Question 8

The goal of maintenance is to minimize cost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One major difference between the use of kanban and MRP in scheduling theitems to beproduced or ordered is that kanban is primarily a manual system while MRP uses computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is a flexible system that uses considerably fewer resources than a traditional system?

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 11

The optimum amount of preventive maintenance occurs when the production system is kept in good working order and

Accepted Answer

A) total breakdown costs are at a minimum. 
B) total preventive maintenance costs are at a minimum. 
C) each maintenance component cost is at a minimum. 
D) total maintenance costs are at a maximum. 
E) total maintenance costs are at a minimum. 
A) total breakdown costs are at a minimum. 
B) total preventive maintenance costs are at a minimum. 
C) each maintenance component cost is at a minimum. 
D) total maintenance costs are at a maximum. 
E) total maintenance costs are at a minimum.

Question 12

One problem with lean operations is that they can lead to much stress on workers due to their increased responsibility for process and quality improvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Previously, management calculated the number of kanban cards allowed by using a value of 1.3 for X. Assuming nothing else (e.g., usage rates, container capacities, etc.), which of the following values for X would indicate management's belief that the system has become more efficient?

Accepted Answer

A) 2.6 
B) 2.3 
C) 1.5 
D) 1.4 
E) 1.2 
A) 2.6 
B) 2.3 
C) 1.5 
D) 1.4 
E) 1.2

Question 14

A benefit of the lean philosophy is the flexibility to respond quickly to changing customer product preferences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is not something commonly found in lean systems?
(I)waste reduction(II)output match to a detailed forecast(III)visual controls(IV)quick changeovers(V)long production runs

Accepted Answer

A) both I and V 
B) both II and V 
C) both II and IV 
D) both IV and V 
E) both III and V 
A) both I and V 
B) both II and V 
C) both II and IV 
D) both IV and V 
E) both III and V

Question 16

Lean systems typically require that suppliers be able to provide large lots at periodic intervals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Thegoals of both kanban and MRP include

Accepted Answer

A) smooth rates of output. 
B) reduction of inventories. 
C) explosion of materials required. 
D) determination of capacity required. 
E) larger lot sizes. 
A) smooth rates of output. 
B) reduction of inventories. 
C) explosion of materials required. 
D) determination of capacity required. 
E) larger lot sizes.

Question 18

A requirement of lean systems is that lead times are increased, allowing more time for processing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Having a vendor be responsible for managing the restocking of inventory is what is meant by the term

Accepted Answer

A) JIT II. 
B) MRP II. 
C) SCM I. 
D) EOQ III. 
E) POQ II. 
A) JIT II. 
B) MRP II. 
C) SCM I. 
D) EOQ III. 
E) POQ II.

Question 20

A basic requirement for operating with the low inventories present in lean systems is

Accepted Answer

A) Inventory space must be increased. 
B) Inventory investment must be increased. 
C) Major problems must be identified. 
D) Major problems must have been solved. 
E) Inventories must be reduced rapidly. 
A) Inventory space must be increased. 
B) Inventory investment must be increased. 
C) Major problems must be identified. 
D) Major problems must have been solved. 
E) Inventories must be reduced rapidly.

A fundamental tenet of the lean philosophy is that workers are paid based on seniority.

A benefit of small lot sizes in lean systems is that each product is produced less frequently.

Breakdown maintenance includes activities such as equipment inspection and adjustment.

Quality and highly capable production systems are requirements for the successful implementation of lean operations.

Breakdown maintenance is best performed on a regularly scheduled basis.

In the broadest sense, equipment and facilities preventive maintenance extends back to the

Which one of the following is not one of the building blocks that is the foundation of the lean philosophy?

The goal of maintenance is to minimize cost.

One major difference between the use of kanban and MRP in scheduling theitems to beproduced or ordered is that kanban is primarily a manual system while MRP uses computers.

What is a flexible system that uses considerably fewer resources than a traditional system?

The optimum amount of preventive maintenance occurs when the production system is kept in good working order and

One problem with lean operations is that they can lead to much stress on workers due to their increased responsibility for process and quality improvement.

Previously, management calculated the number of kanban cards allowed by using a value of 1.3 for X. Assuming nothing else (e.g., usage rates, container capacities, etc.), which of the following values for X would indicate management's belief that the system has become more efficient?

A benefit of the lean philosophy is the flexibility to respond quickly to changing customer product preferences.

Which of the following is not something commonly found in lean systems? (I)waste reduction(II)output match to a detailed forecast(III)visual controls(IV)quick changeovers(V)long production runs

Lean systems typically require that suppliers be able to provide large lots at periodic intervals.

Thegoals of both kanban and MRP include

A requirement of lean systems is that lead times are increased, allowing more time for processing.

Having a vendor be responsible for managing the restocking of inventory is what is meant by the term

A basic requirement for operating with the low inventories present in lean systems is

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Exam 14: Jit and Lean Operations

A fundamental tenet of the lean philosophy is that workers are paid based on seniority.

A benefit of small lot sizes in lean systems is that each product is produced less frequently.

Breakdown maintenance includes activities such as equipment inspection and adjustment.

Quality and highly capable production systems are requirements for the successful implementation of lean operations.

Breakdown maintenance is best performed on a regularly scheduled basis.

In the broadest sense, equipment and facilities preventive maintenance extends back to the

Which one of the following is not one of the building blocks that is the foundation of the lean philosophy?

The goal of maintenance is to minimize cost.

One major difference between the use of kanban and MRP in scheduling theitems to beproduced or ordered is that kanban is primarily a manual system while MRP uses computers.

What is a flexible system that uses considerably fewer resources than a traditional system?

The optimum amount of preventive maintenance occurs when the production system is kept in good working order and

One problem with lean operations is that they can lead to much stress on workers due to their increased responsibility for process and quality improvement.

Previously, management calculated the number of kanban cards allowed by using a value of 1.3 for X. Assuming nothing else (e.g., usage rates, container capacities, etc.), which of the following values for X would indicate management's belief that the system has become more efficient?

A benefit of the lean philosophy is the flexibility to respond quickly to changing customer product preferences.

Which of the following is not something commonly found in lean systems? (I)waste reduction(II)output match to a detailed forecast(III)visual controls(IV)quick changeovers(V)long production runs

Lean systems typically require that suppliers be able to provide large lots at periodic intervals.

Thegoals of both kanban and MRP include

A requirement of lean systems is that lead times are increased, allowing more time for processing.

Having a vendor be responsible for managing the restocking of inventory is what is meant by the term

A basic requirement for operating with the low inventories present in lean systems is

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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