Question 1

Preventive maintenance is another term for stabilizing the master schedule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

External setup time refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) The time it takes workers to set up a machine during scheduled maintenance 
B) The time to complete setup activities that do not require that the machine be stopped 
C) The time it takes equipment vendors to set up the machine 
D) None of the above 
A) The time it takes workers to set up a machine during scheduled maintenance 
B) The time to complete setup activities that do not require that the machine be stopped 
C) The time it takes equipment vendors to set up the machine 
D) None of the above B

Question 3

The Japanese term for waste is "gemba."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Lean emphasizes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Setup time reductions 
B) Cross training of workers 
C) Lot size reduction 
D) Increased utilization of machines 
A) Setup time reductions 
B) Cross training of workers 
C) Lot size reduction 
D) Increased utilization of machines

Question 5

Takt time is the available time for production divided by demand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Define the English terms in the 5S technique.How is this applied in practice?

Accepted Answer

The 5S technique consists of: sort,strai

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The 5 Whys technique is used for systemi

Question 8

Why is a uniform load desirable in a lean system?

Accepted Answer

A) To balance the workload on all work centers 
B) To allow for production of safety stock 
C) To signal the need for more parts 
D) To increase the time for scheduled maintenance 
A) To balance the workload on all work centers 
B) To allow for production of safety stock 
C) To signal the need for more parts 
D) To increase the time for scheduled maintenance

Question 9

With lean thinking,a firm's operations layout should evolve to a cellular manufacturing layout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Kaizen events typically take between 1 to 2 months.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A kanban system cannot be used in service industries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One of the keys to reducing inventory is reducing lead-time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Lean thinking can be applied to:

Accepted Answer

A) Manufacturing 
B) Services 
C) Functions other than operations 
D) All of the above 
A) Manufacturing 
B) Services 
C) Functions other than operations 
D) All of the above

Question 15

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 16

A kanban card is used to signal that:

Accepted Answer

A) The next work center is stopped 
B) A materials handler has run out of parts 
C) A machine has broken down 
D) Parts are needed by the subsequent work center 
E) A machine is ready for preventive maintenance 
A) The next work center is stopped 
B) A materials handler has run out of parts 
C) A machine has broken down 
D) Parts are needed by the subsequent work center 
E) A machine is ready for preventive maintenance

Question 17

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 18

Which of the following is not an element of lean?

Accepted Answer

A) Small-lot sizes 
B) Modularized master schedule 
C) Multifunction workers 
D) Kanban pull system 
E) Perfect or nearly perfect quality 
A) Small-lot sizes 
B) Modularized master schedule 
C) Multifunction workers 
D) Kanban pull system 
E) Perfect or nearly perfect quality

Question 19

Given the following information pertaining to item AX143,determine the appropriate number of kanban cards 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 units 
D) There is not enough information to answer the question 
A) 500 units 
D) There is not enough information to answer the question

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Preventive maintenance is another term for stabilizing the master schedule.

External setup time refers to:

The Japanese term for waste is "gemba."

Lean emphasizes all of the following except:

Takt time is the available time for production divided by demand.

Define the English terms in the 5S technique.How is this applied in practice?

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

Why is a uniform load desirable in a lean system?

With lean thinking,a firm's operations layout should evolve to a cellular manufacturing layout.

One of the main objectives of a lean system is:

Kaizen events typically take between 1 to 2 months.

A kanban system cannot be used in service industries.

One of the keys to reducing inventory is reducing lead-time.

Lean thinking can be applied to:

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?

A kanban card is used to signal that:

The ideal setup time for a lean system is:

Which of the following is not an element of lean?

Given the following information pertaining to item AX143,determine the appropriate number of kanban cards 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

Which of the following is NOT generally an element of 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

Supply Chain Management

Forecasting

Capacity Planning

Scheduling Operations

Project Planning and Scheduling

Independent Demand Inventory

Materials Requirements Planning and ERP

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Exam 7: Lean Thinking and Lean Systems

Preventive maintenance is another term for stabilizing the master schedule.

External setup time refers to:

The Japanese term for waste is "gemba."

Lean emphasizes all of the following except:

Takt time is the available time for production divided by demand.

Define the English terms in the 5S technique.How is this applied in practice?

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

Why is a uniform load desirable in a lean system?

With lean thinking,a firm's operations layout should evolve to a cellular manufacturing layout.

One of the main objectives of a lean system is:

Kaizen events typically take between 1 to 2 months.

A kanban system cannot be used in service industries.

One of the keys to reducing inventory is reducing lead-time.

Lean thinking can be applied to:

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?

A kanban card is used to signal that:

The ideal setup time for a lean system is:

Which of the following is not an element of lean?

Given the following information pertaining to item AX143,determine the appropriate number of kanban cards 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

Which of the following is NOT generally an element of 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

Supply Chain Management

Forecasting

Capacity Planning

Scheduling Operations

Project Planning and Scheduling

Independent Demand Inventory

Materials Requirements Planning and ERP

Filters