Question 1

If the safety stock factor is changed to 0.1 and the number of parts per container is increased to 44, how many containers will be needed?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 container 
B)  2 containers 
C)  3 containers 
D)  4 containers 
A)  1 container 
B)  2 containers 
C)  3 containers 
D)  4 containers

Question 2

Define lean thinking and the four principles of lean operating systems.

Accepted Answer

Lean thinking refers to approaches that

Question 3

In the 5Ss, a clean work area refers to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  sort 
B)  synchronize 
C)  shine 
D)  standardize 
A)  sort 
B)  synchronize 
C)  shine 
D)  standardize

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a basic principle of a lean operating system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elimination of waste 
B)  Batching 
C)  Increased speed and response 
D)  Improved quality 
A)  Elimination of waste 
B)  Batching 
C)  Increased speed and response 
D)  Improved quality

Question 5

A goal of total productive maintenance is to have zero accidents in the entire life cycle of an operating system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the 5Ss?

Accepted Answer

A)  Set in order 
B)  Sort 
C)  Standardize 
D)  Single-piece flow 
A)  Set in order 
B)  Sort 
C)  Standardize 
D)  Single-piece flow

Question 7

The Timken Company used a Lean Six Sigma approach that was highly successful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The maximum authorized inventory for the problem given in #35 is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  less than or equal to 200 units 
B)  more than 200 but less than or equal to 300 units 
C)  more than 300 but less than or equal to 400 units 
D)  more than 400 units 
A)  less than or equal to 200 units 
B)  more than 200 but less than or equal to 300 units 
C)  more than 300 but less than or equal to 400 units 
D)  more than 400 units

Question 9

The process of producing large quantities of items as a group before they are transferred to the next operation is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  batching 
B)  outsourcing 
C)  reshoring 
D)  offshoring 
A)  batching 
B)  outsourcing 
C)  reshoring 
D)  offshoring

Question 10

Starbucks successfully implemented lean principles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to the seven major categories of waste classified by Toyota Motor Company, long lead times and higher work-in-process are the results of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  overproduction 
B)  inventory 
C)  waiting time 
D)  transportation 
A)  overproduction 
B)  inventory 
C)  waiting time 
D)  transportation

Question 12

Compare and contrast a push system and a pull system.

Accepted Answer

Traditional factories use a push system,

Question 13

The 5Ss focus on improving waste generated by inefficient transportation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A(n) _____ produces finished-goods inventory in advance of customer demand using a forecast of sales.

Accepted Answer

A)  single minute exchange of dies (SME
D)  
B)  push system 
C)  Kanban 
D)  pull system 
A)  single minute exchange of dies (SME
D)  
B)  push system 
C)  Kanban 
D)  pull system

Question 15

To accomplish single piece flow, a manufacturer needs the ability to change between products quickly and inexpensively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to the Toyota Motor Company, waiting time is necessary in production and is not classified as waste.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A clean and organized work area is an important principle of lean thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is LEAST related to a push system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maximum responsiveness 
B)  Predefined schedule 
C)  Finished goods inventory 
D)  Forecast dependent 
A)  Maximum responsiveness 
B)  Predefined schedule 
C)  Finished goods inventory 
D)  Forecast dependent

Question 19

Just-in-time (JIT) systems are based on the concept associated with pull systems rather than push systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Define a Kanban. Describe how it helps to execute a pull system.

Accepted Answer

A Kanban is a flag or a piece of paper t

Exam 17: Lean Operating Systems

If the safety stock factor is changed to 0.1 and the number of parts per container is increased to 44, how many containers will be needed?

Define lean thinking and the four principles of lean operating systems.

In the 5Ss, a clean work area refers to _____.

Which of the following is NOT a basic principle of a lean operating system?

A goal of total productive maintenance is to have zero accidents in the entire life cycle of an operating system.

Which of the following is NOT one of the 5Ss?

The Timken Company used a Lean Six Sigma approach that was highly successful.

The maximum authorized inventory for the problem given in #35 is _____.

The process of producing large quantities of items as a group before they are transferred to the next operation is known as _____.

Starbucks successfully implemented lean principles.

According to the seven major categories of waste classified by Toyota Motor Company, long lead times and higher work-in-process are the results of _____.

Compare and contrast a push system and a pull system.

The 5Ss focus on improving waste generated by inefficient transportation.

A(n) _____ produces finished-goods inventory in advance of customer demand using a forecast of sales.

To accomplish single piece flow, a manufacturer needs the ability to change between products quickly and inexpensively.

According to the Toyota Motor Company, waiting time is necessary in production and is not classified as waste.

A clean and organized work area is an important principle of lean thinking.

Which of the following is LEAST related to a push system?

Just-in-time (JIT) systems are based on the concept associated with pull systems rather than push systems.

Define a Kanban. Describe how it helps to execute a pull system.

Goods, Services, and Operations Management

Value Chains

Measuring Performance in Operations

Operations Strategy

Technology and Operations Management

Goods and Service Design

Process Selection, Design, and Analysis

Facility and Work Designs

Supply Chain Design

Capacity Management

Forecasting and Demand Planning

Managing Inventories

Resource Management

Operations Scheduling and Sequencing

Quality Management

Appendix: Quality Management

Quality Control and Spc

Appendix: Queuing Analysis

Appendix: Modeling Using Linear Programming

Appendix: Simulation

Project Management

Appendix: Decision Analysis

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