B5 - Weekly Assessment - 3

What is a common barrier to the successful implementation of Kaizen?

• Lack of initial funding

• Resistance to change among employees

• Over-reliance on technology

• Exclusive focus on customer feedback

What does PDCA stand for in the context of Kaizen?

• Plan-Do-Check-Act

• Plan-Direct-Control-Analyze

• Prepare-Do-Consider-Act

• Plan-Develop-Check-Analyze

What is the relationship between Kaizen and Total Quality Management (TQM)?

• Kaizen is a subset of TQM focused on continuous improvement.

• TQM and Kaizen are completely unrelated.

• TQM replaces the need for Kaizen.

• Kaizen and TQM are identical in their approach.

Which term refers to the elimination of waste in Kaizen?

• Muri

• Kanban

• Muda

• Mura

Which of the following is a key principle of Kaizen?

• Making one large change at a time

• Continuous, incremental improvements

• Focusing only on financial performance

• Ignoring employee suggestions

In TPM, what is meant by "Autonomous Maintenance"?

• Maintenance performed only by specialized technicians

• Maintenance tasks carried out by machine operators to prevent breakdowns

• Outsourcing maintenance activities

• Using automated systems for all maintenance tasks

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of implementing TPM?

• Improved equipment reliability

• Increased production downtime

• Enhanced employee skills and involvement

• Higher equipment lifespan

Which pillar of TPM focuses on training employees to improve their skills and knowledge?

• Autonomous Maintenance

• Focused Improvement

• Education and Training

• Safety, Health, and Environment

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven types of waste identified in Lean manufacturing?

• Overproduction

• Waiting

• Customer Satisfaction

• Motion

What type of waste occurs when producing more than is immediately needed?

• Overproduction

• Defects

• Inventory

• Motion