Question 1

The goal of Kaizen blitz is to mistake-proof work activities in a way that prevents errors from being committed in the first place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Saving time at non-bottleneck workstations increases total output by an average of five minutes per part per operation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The following are characteristics of continuous flow manufacturing (CFM),EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Work should flow through the process without interruption 
B) Work is organized based on the similarity of the work performed (a functional organization) 
C) Work flows one unit at a time,based on the customer's demand rate 
D) The phrase "don't let the parts touch the floor" exemplify CFM 
A) Work should flow through the process without interruption 
B) Work is organized based on the similarity of the work performed (a functional organization) 
C) Work flows one unit at a time,based on the customer's demand rate 
D) The phrase "don't let the parts touch the floor" exemplify CFM

Question 4

Key aspects of the theory of constraints include identifying the bottlenecks in the process and balancing the work flows in the system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A diagram where the physical flows of the parts are mapped onto the shop floor is referred to as muda.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The idea behind the Kanban system is to authorize materials for production only if there is a need for them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A value stream map:

Accepted Answer

A) Can only be used in manufacturing facilities 
B) May also be used for service providers 
C) Shows the flow of materials and information with suppliers shown on the left of the diagram and customers on the right 
D) Both B and C 
A) Can only be used in manufacturing facilities 
B) May also be used for service providers 
C) Shows the flow of materials and information with suppliers shown on the left of the diagram and customers on the right 
D) Both B and C

Question 8

The step in the 5s approach in which the other four steps are made a habit is:

Accepted Answer

A) Sort 
B) Standardize (Sustain) 
C) Scrub (Shine) 
D) Systemize 
A) Sort 
B) Standardize (Sustain) 
C) Scrub (Shine) 
D) Systemize

Question 9

Pursuing perfection in lean organizations involves which of the following tools?

Accepted Answer

A) 5S,the visual factory and kaizen 
B) Six Sigma,Project management and continuous improvement 
C) Poka yoke and total productive maintenance 
D) Both A and C 
A) 5S,the visual factory and kaizen 
B) Six Sigma,Project management and continuous improvement 
C) Poka yoke and total productive maintenance 
D) Both A and C

The goal of Kaizen blitz is to mistake-proof work activities in a way that prevents errors from being committed in the first place.

Saving time at non-bottleneck workstations increases total output by an average of five minutes per part per operation.

The following are characteristics of continuous flow manufacturing (CFM),EXCEPT:

Key aspects of the theory of constraints include identifying the bottlenecks in the process and balancing the work flows in the system.

A diagram where the physical flows of the parts are mapped onto the shop floor is referred to as muda.

The idea behind the Kanban system is to authorize materials for production only if there is a need for them.

A value stream map:

The step in the 5s approach in which the other four steps are made a habit is:

Pursuing perfection in lean organizations involves which of the following tools?

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

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Exam 5: Process Improvement: Reducing Waste Through Lean

The goal of Kaizen blitz is to mistake-proof work activities in a way that prevents errors from being committed in the first place.

Saving time at non-bottleneck workstations increases total output by an average of five minutes per part per operation.

The following are characteristics of continuous flow manufacturing (CFM),EXCEPT:

Key aspects of the theory of constraints include identifying the bottlenecks in the process and balancing the work flows in the system.

A diagram where the physical flows of the parts are mapped onto the shop floor is referred to as muda.

The idea behind the Kanban system is to authorize materials for production only if there is a need for them.

A value stream map:

The step in the 5s approach in which the other four steps are made a habit is:

Pursuing perfection in lean organizations involves which of the following tools?

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