Question 1

The step in the 5s approach in which unnecessary steps are eliminated is called:

Accepted Answer

A) Sort 
B) Straighten (Set in order) 
C) Scrub (Shine) 
D) Systemize 
A) Sort 
B) Straighten (Set in order) 
C) Scrub (Shine) 
D) Systemize A

Question 2

The goal of single minute exchange of die is to reduce setup times to less than 10 minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In traditional approaches to production,preventive maintenance is also common.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The __________ offers a systematic way to view and analyze process flows.

Accepted Answer

A) Optimized Production Technology (OPT) 
B) Pull system 
C) Theory of constraints 
D) Progression theory 
A) Optimized Production Technology (OPT) 
B) Pull system 
C) Theory of constraints 
D) Progression theory

Question 5

The following are characteristics of Lean when contrasted with traditional systems,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Priorities are a limited market and few options 
B) Capacity is flexible and moderately utilized 
C) Suppliers are many,competitive,deliver to central receiving area and have independent forecasts 
D) Quality is at the source,continuous and with statistical process controls 
A) Priorities are a limited market and few options 
B) Capacity is flexible and moderately utilized 
C) Suppliers are many,competitive,deliver to central receiving area and have independent forecasts 
D) Quality is at the source,continuous and with statistical process controls

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a direct benefit of lean?

Accepted Answer

A) Cost savings 
B) Uncovering problems 
C) Improved financial investments 
D) Revenue increases 
A) Cost savings 
B) Uncovering problems 
C) Improved financial investments 
D) Revenue increases

Question 7

A patient diagnosis is an example of what type of activity?

Accepted Answer

A) Value-added 
B) Non-value-added but necessary 
C) Non-value-added and not necessary 
D) Necessary and value-neutral 
A) Value-added 
B) Non-value-added but necessary 
C) Non-value-added and not necessary 
D) Necessary and value-neutral

Question 8

Which of the following is FALSE about Optimized Production Technology (OPT)?

Accepted Answer

A) Bottleneck workstations in the shop must be identified 
B) Bottleneck workstations must be scheduled for full utilization 
C) Capacities are to be balanced throughout the shop 
D) Non-bottleneck workstations must be scheduled to keep bottlenecks busy so they never wait for work 
A) Bottleneck workstations in the shop must be identified 
B) Bottleneck workstations must be scheduled for full utilization 
C) Capacities are to be balanced throughout the shop 
D) Non-bottleneck workstations must be scheduled to keep bottlenecks busy so they never wait for work

Question 9

The step in the 5S approach in which standardized procedures for maintaining an orderly work environment are developed and implemented is:

Accepted Answer

A) Sort 
B) Straighten (Set in order) 
C) Scrub (Shine) 
D) Systemize 
A) Sort 
B) Straighten (Set in order) 
C) Scrub (Shine) 
D) Systemize

Question 10

Which of the following is/are (a)primary tenet(s)in the Japanese work systems?

Accepted Answer

A) Waste is minimized 
B) Continually improving process and systems 
C) Six sigma implementation 
D) Both A and B 
A) Waste is minimized 
B) Continually improving process and systems 
C) Six sigma implementation 
D) Both A and B

Question 11

The goal of this approach is to mistake-proof work activities in a way that prevents errors from being committed in the first place:

Accepted Answer

A) Kaizen blitz 
B) Poka Yoke 
C) 5s 
D) Six sigma 
A) Kaizen blitz 
B) Poka Yoke 
C) 5s 
D) Six sigma

Question 12

Takt time is calculated as

Accepted Answer

A) Demand volume divided by customer required volume 
B) Customer required volume divided by available work time 
C) Available work time divided by customer required volume 
D) Available work time divided by demand volume 
A) Demand volume divided by customer required volume 
B) Customer required volume divided by available work time 
C) Available work time divided by customer required volume 
D) Available work time divided by demand volume

Question 13

Repairing a machine when it breaks down,as opposed to conducting maintenance before it is expected to fail,or at regular intervals is also known as ______ maintenance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Repairing a machine when it breaks down,as...

Question 14

Lean enterprises rely on the push system,whereby company supply drives the production process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The idea of authorizing materials for production only if there is a need for them originated the materials management system known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The idea of authorizing materials for production...

Question 16

The lean tool to reduce setup times is SMED; this acronym stands for

Accepted Answer

A) Sample minute exchange of dry 
B) Single minute exchange of die 
C) Simple minute exchange of die 
D) Simple minute exchange of dry 
A) Sample minute exchange of dry 
B) Single minute exchange of die 
C) Simple minute exchange of die 
D) Simple minute exchange of dry

Question 17

Japanese production approaches such as JIT could not be applied in the United States because companies do not show much respect and loyalty to their employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven categories of waste or muda?

Accepted Answer

A) Waiting 
B) Inventory 
C) Underproduction 
D) Defects 
A) Waiting 
B) Inventory 
C) Underproduction 
D) Defects

Question 19

Mixed-model assembly requires optimized production technology (OPT)for sequencing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A measure of overall ________ ________ is calculated as the product of equipment availability,equipment efficiency,and the rate of quality output.

Accepted Answer

equipment

The step in the 5s approach in which unnecessary steps are eliminated is called:

The goal of single minute exchange of die is to reduce setup times to less than 10 minutes.

In traditional approaches to production,preventive maintenance is also common.

The __________ offers a systematic way to view and analyze process flows.

The following are characteristics of Lean when contrasted with traditional systems,EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT a direct benefit of lean?

A patient diagnosis is an example of what type of activity?

Which of the following is FALSE about Optimized Production Technology (OPT)?

The step in the 5S approach in which standardized procedures for maintaining an orderly work environment are developed and implemented is:

Which of the following is/are (a)primary tenet(s)in the Japanese work systems?

The goal of this approach is to mistake-proof work activities in a way that prevents errors from being committed in the first place:

Takt time is calculated as

Repairing a machine when it breaks down,as opposed to conducting maintenance before it is expected to fail,or at regular intervals is also known as ______ maintenance.

Lean enterprises rely on the push system,whereby company supply drives the production process.

The idea of authorizing materials for production only if there is a need for them originated the materials management system known as ________.

The lean tool to reduce setup times is SMED; this acronym stands for

Japanese production approaches such as JIT could not be applied in the United States because companies do not show much respect and loyalty to their employees.

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven categories of waste or muda?

Mixed-model assembly requires optimized production technology (OPT)for sequencing.

A measure of overall is calculated as the product of equipment availability,equipment efficiency,and the rate of quality output.

Operations Strategy and Global Competitiveness

Process Planning and Design

Controlling Processes

Process Improvement: Minimizing Variation Through Six Sigma

Managing Process Improvement Projects

Supply Chain Management

Capacity, Scheduling, and Location Planning

Filters

Exam 5: Process Improvement: Reducing Waste Through Lean

The step in the 5s approach in which unnecessary steps are eliminated is called:

The goal of single minute exchange of die is to reduce setup times to less than 10 minutes.

In traditional approaches to production,preventive maintenance is also common.

The __________ offers a systematic way to view and analyze process flows.

The following are characteristics of Lean when contrasted with traditional systems,EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT a direct benefit of lean?

A patient diagnosis is an example of what type of activity?

Which of the following is FALSE about Optimized Production Technology (OPT)?

The step in the 5S approach in which standardized procedures for maintaining an orderly work environment are developed and implemented is:

Which of the following is/are (a)primary tenet(s)in the Japanese work systems?

The goal of this approach is to mistake-proof work activities in a way that prevents errors from being committed in the first place:

Takt time is calculated as

Repairing a machine when it breaks down,as opposed to conducting maintenance before it is expected to fail,or at regular intervals is also known as ______ maintenance.

Lean enterprises rely on the push system,whereby company supply drives the production process.

The idea of authorizing materials for production only if there is a need for them originated the materials management system known as ________.

The lean tool to reduce setup times is SMED; this acronym stands for

Japanese production approaches such as JIT could not be applied in the United States because companies do not show much respect and loyalty to their employees.

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven categories of waste or muda?

Mixed-model assembly requires optimized production technology (OPT)for sequencing.

A measure of overall ________ ________ is calculated as the product of equipment availability,equipment efficiency,and the rate of quality output.

Operations Strategy and Global Competitiveness

Process Planning and Design

Controlling Processes

Process Improvement: Minimizing Variation Through Six Sigma

Managing Process Improvement Projects

Supply Chain Management

Capacity, Scheduling, and Location Planning

Filters

A measure of overall is calculated as the product of equipment availability,equipment efficiency,and the rate of quality output.