Question 1

To keep machines running firms can use either breakdown maintenance or preventative maintenance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Value stream mapping (VSM)is a tool for

Accepted Answer

A) reducing setup times. 
B) improving quality at the source. 
C) analyzing process flow. 
D) designing manufacturing cells. 
A) reducing setup times. 
B) improving quality at the source. 
C) analyzing process flow. 
D) designing manufacturing cells.

Question 3

The individual generally credited with the development of lean production is an American.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Waiting for parts to arrive or for machines to finish production is considered a form of waste under the principles of mass production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the dual kanban system,a withdrawal kanban authorizes the production of goods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All of the following factors pressure companies for quicker response and shorter cycle times except

Accepted Answer

A) demanding customers. 
B) longer product life cycles. 
C) globalization. 
D) All the above are factors. 
A) demanding customers. 
B) longer product life cycles. 
C) globalization. 
D) All the above are factors.

Question 7

What is a manufacturing cell and what is its purpose?

Accepted Answer

Manufacturing cells group dissimilar mac

Question 8

Mixed-modeling sequencing is used at Toyota to reduce setup times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Combining the practice of preventive maintenance with the concepts of total quality is known as

Accepted Answer

A) total preventive quality. 
B) total productive maintenance. 
C) quality breakdown maintenance. 
D) reliability assurance. 
A) total preventive quality. 
B) total productive maintenance. 
C) quality breakdown maintenance. 
D) reliability assurance.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a typical component of lead time?

Accepted Answer

A) processing time 
B) maintenance time 
C) waiting time 
D) setup time 
A) processing time 
B) maintenance time 
C) waiting time 
D) setup time

Question 11

Flexible resources is a basic element of lean production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In a pull production system a card that corresponds to a standard quantity of production is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) jidoka. 
B) andon. 
C) kanban. 
D) kaizen. 
A) jidoka. 
B) andon. 
C) kanban. 
D) kaizen.

Question 13

One component of lead time,setup time,is often the biggest bottle neck.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Kanbans were derived from the two-bin inventory system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Kanbans are used to maintain the discipline required of a push production system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A poka-yoke is any foolproof device that prevents defects or injury from occurring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A ___________ is a foolproof device that prevents defects from occurring.

Accepted Answer

A) kaizen 
B) jidoka 
C) muda 
D) poka-yoke 
A) kaizen 
B) jidoka 
C) muda 
D) poka-yoke

Question 18

A ____________ kanban is used to order material in advance of production.

Accepted Answer

A) material 
B) supplier 
C) production 
D) withdrawal 
A) material 
B) supplier 
C) production 
D) withdrawal

Question 19

How does the pull system differ from the push system?

Accepted Answer

In a push system,a schedule is prepared

Question 20

Mass production means doing more with fewer workers,less inventory,and less space.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: Lean Systems

To keep machines running firms can use either breakdown maintenance or preventative maintenance.

Value stream mapping (VSM)is a tool for

The individual generally credited with the development of lean production is an American.

Waiting for parts to arrive or for machines to finish production is considered a form of waste under the principles of mass production.

In the dual kanban system,a withdrawal kanban authorizes the production of goods.

All of the following factors pressure companies for quicker response and shorter cycle times except

What is a manufacturing cell and what is its purpose?

Mixed-modeling sequencing is used at Toyota to reduce setup times.

Combining the practice of preventive maintenance with the concepts of total quality is known as

Which of the following is not a typical component of lead time?

Flexible resources is a basic element of lean production.

In a pull production system a card that corresponds to a standard quantity of production is known as a(n)

One component of lead time,setup time,is often the biggest bottle neck.

Kanbans were derived from the two-bin inventory system.

Kanbans are used to maintain the discipline required of a push production system.

A poka-yoke is any foolproof device that prevents defects or injury from occurring.

A ___________ is a foolproof device that prevents defects from occurring.

A ____________ kanban is used to order material in advance of production.

How does the pull system differ from the push system?

Mass production means doing more with fewer workers,less inventory,and less space.

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