Question 1

Which of the following describes a kaizen event?

Accepted Answer

A)  A work stoppage due to a quality problem, either internal or external (supplier quality). 
B)  Any time when supply is clearly mismatched with customer demand, creating shortages or inventory build-up. 
C)  A short-term team project focused on finding opportunities for continuous improvement. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  A work stoppage due to a quality problem, either internal or external (supplier quality). 
B)  Any time when supply is clearly mismatched with customer demand, creating shortages or inventory build-up. 
C)  A short-term team project focused on finding opportunities for continuous improvement. 
D)  None of the above. C

Question 2

With regards to suppliers,lean systems typically require

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

According to the lean philosophy,a stable master production schedule is desirable to reduce the work-in-process inventories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Given the following information pertaining to item AX143,determine the appropriate number of kanban containers that should be used to support production. Demand rate = 500 units/week
Time for container to complete circuit = 2 weeks
Safety stock = 30 percent
Size of container = 5 units

Accepted Answer

A)  500 containers. 
D)  There is not enough information to answer the question. 
A)  500 containers. 
D)  There is not enough information to answer the question.

Question 5

The time it takes a container to complete an entire circuit consists of

Accepted Answer

A)  move time, time used, and wait time. 
B)  wait time, run time, setup time, and idle time. 
C)  fill time, wait time, move time, time used, and time to be returned to be filled again. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  move time, time used, and wait time. 
B)  wait time, run time, setup time, and idle time. 
C)  fill time, wait time, move time, time used, and time to be returned to be filled again. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 6

The Japanese term for waste is "gemba."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT generally an element of a lean system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flexible workforce 
B)  MRP push system 
C)  Stable master schedule 
D)  Kanban pull system 
A)  Flexible workforce 
B)  MRP push system 
C)  Stable master schedule 
D)  Kanban pull system

Question 8

Which of the following would NOT be an example of waste in a retail grocery store?

Accepted Answer

A)  Produce found past its sell-by date. 
B)  Customers not able to find the product they seek. 
C)  Checkout clerk unable to accurately scan a package bar code. 
D)  All are examples of waste. 
A)  Produce found past its sell-by date. 
B)  Customers not able to find the product they seek. 
C)  Checkout clerk unable to accurately scan a package bar code. 
D)  All are examples of waste.

Question 9

A work center uses kanban containers that hold 200 parts.To produce enough parts to fill a container,60 minutes of setup plus run time are needed.Moving the container to the next workstation,waiting time,processing time at the next work station,and return of the empty container take 120 minutes.There is an overall demand rate of 10 units per minute.Calculate the number of containers needed for this process.

Accepted Answer

A)  6 
B)  7 
C)  8 
D)  9 
A)  6 
B)  7 
C)  8 
D)  9

Question 10

One of the main objectives of a lean system is

Accepted Answer

A)  striving for "good enough." 
B)  reduction of takt time. 
C)  reduction of waste. 
D)  define value from the manufacturer's perspective. 
A)  striving for "good enough." 
B)  reduction of takt time. 
C)  reduction of waste. 
D)  define value from the manufacturer's perspective.

Question 11

The effect of a lean system on employees can best be described as

Accepted Answer

A)  lean engages employees in problem-solving activities. 
B)  lean promotes worker specialization and increases economies of scale. 
C)  lean reduces the need for continuous investment in new skill development. 
D)  lean supports pay systems based on seniority. 
A)  lean engages employees in problem-solving activities. 
B)  lean promotes worker specialization and increases economies of scale. 
C)  lean reduces the need for continuous investment in new skill development. 
D)  lean supports pay systems based on seniority.

Question 12

Which of the following is true about kanban systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  The purpose is to ensure parts are produced JIT to support subsequent processes. 
B)  Some companies control the movement of the containers by using two types of kanban cards: production cards and withdrawal cards. 
C)  Kanban cards take the place of shop paperwork used in traditional mass production. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  The purpose is to ensure parts are produced JIT to support subsequent processes. 
B)  Some companies control the movement of the containers by using two types of kanban cards: production cards and withdrawal cards. 
C)  Kanban cards take the place of shop paperwork used in traditional mass production. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 13

The ideal lot size for a lean system is

Accepted Answer

A)  infinite. 
B)  one. 
C)  the capacity of the machine. 
D)  variable according to the production requirements. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  infinite. 
B)  one. 
C)  the capacity of the machine. 
D)  variable according to the production requirements. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 14

How is the 5 Whys technique used in a lean system?

Accepted Answer

The 5 Whys technique is used for system

Question 15

Kaizen events typically take from one to two months.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If it takes 100 minutes to complete a circuit,demand at the next work center is 5 parts per minute,and a kanban container holds 20 parts,how many containers are required?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  5 
C)  40 
D)  20 
A)  25 
B)  5 
C)  40 
D)  20

Question 17

Lean is an example of a pull system while lean thinking is an example of a push system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The ideal setup time for a lean system is

Accepted Answer

A)  5 minutes. 
B)  the time it takes the line to get ready. 
C)  0 minutes. 
D)  1 hour. 
A)  5 minutes. 
B)  the time it takes the line to get ready. 
C)  0 minutes. 
D)  1 hour.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a lean tenet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Specify what about a product or service creates value from the customer's perspective. 
B)  Identify, study, and improve the value stream of the process for each product and service. 
C)  Improve value to customer by producing goods well in advance of demand. 
D)  Strive for perfection. 
A)  Specify what about a product or service creates value from the customer's perspective. 
B)  Identify, study, and improve the value stream of the process for each product and service. 
C)  Improve value to customer by producing goods well in advance of demand. 
D)  Strive for perfection.

Question 20

Supplier management in a lean system

Accepted Answer

A)  may require co-location of supplier goods close to plants that receive delivery. 
B)  means an increase in the number of suppliers for each component. 
C)  generally involves short-term relationships with the buyer. 
D)  usually requires additional paperwork, as compared with a non-lean system. 
A)  may require co-location of supplier goods close to plants that receive delivery. 
B)  means an increase in the number of suppliers for each component. 
C)  generally involves short-term relationships with the buyer. 
D)  usually requires additional paperwork, as compared with a non-lean system.

Which of the following describes a kaizen event?

With regards to suppliers,lean systems typically require

According to the lean philosophy,a stable master production schedule is desirable to reduce the work-in-process inventories.

Given the following information pertaining to item AX143,determine the appropriate number of kanban containers that should be used to support production. Demand rate = 500 units/week Time for container to complete circuit = 2 weeks Safety stock = 30 percent Size of container = 5 units

The time it takes a container to complete an entire circuit consists of

The Japanese term for waste is "gemba."

Which of the following is NOT generally an element of a lean system?

Which of the following would NOT be an example of waste in a retail grocery store?

One of the main objectives of a lean system is

The effect of a lean system on employees can best be described as

Which of the following is true about kanban systems?

The ideal lot size for a lean system is

How is the 5 Whys technique used in a lean system?

Kaizen events typically take from one to two months.

If it takes 100 minutes to complete a circuit,demand at the next work center is 5 parts per minute,and a kanban container holds 20 parts,how many containers are required?

Lean is an example of a pull system while lean thinking is an example of a push system.

The ideal setup time for a lean system is

Which of the following is NOT a lean tenet?

Supplier management in a lean system

The Operations Function

Operations and Supply Chain Strategy

Product Design

Process Selection

Service Delivery System Design

Process-Flow Analysis

Managing Quality

Quality Control and Improvement

Forecasting

Capacity Planning

Scheduling Operations

Project Planning and Scheduling

Independent Demand Inventory

Materials Requirements Planning and ERP

Supply Chain Management

Sourcing

Global Logistics

Filters

Exam 7: Lean Thinking and Lean Systems

Which of the following describes a kaizen event?

With regards to suppliers,lean systems typically require

According to the lean philosophy,a stable master production schedule is desirable to reduce the work-in-process inventories.

Given the following information pertaining to item AX143,determine the appropriate number of kanban containers that should be used to support production. Demand rate = 500 units/week Time for container to complete circuit = 2 weeks Safety stock = 30 percent Size of container = 5 units

The time it takes a container to complete an entire circuit consists of

The Japanese term for waste is "gemba."

Which of the following is NOT generally an element of a lean system?

Which of the following would NOT be an example of waste in a retail grocery store?

One of the main objectives of a lean system is

The effect of a lean system on employees can best be described as

Which of the following is true about kanban systems?

The ideal lot size for a lean system is

How is the 5 Whys technique used in a lean system?

Kaizen events typically take from one to two months.

If it takes 100 minutes to complete a circuit,demand at the next work center is 5 parts per minute,and a kanban container holds 20 parts,how many containers are required?

Lean is an example of a pull system while lean thinking is an example of a push system.

The ideal setup time for a lean system is

Which of the following is NOT a lean tenet?

Supplier management in a lean system

The Operations Function

Operations and Supply Chain Strategy

Product Design

Process Selection

Service Delivery System Design

Process-Flow Analysis

Managing Quality

Quality Control and Improvement

Forecasting

Capacity Planning

Scheduling Operations

Project Planning and Scheduling

Independent Demand Inventory

Materials Requirements Planning and ERP

Supply Chain Management

Sourcing

Global Logistics

Filters