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Lean Quiz 1

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following statements combine to form a valid definition of lean manufacturing? Lean manufacturing…

a)

is a rigidly defined set of steps to follow.

b)

focuses on reducing waste.

c)

is a set of tools and philosophies.

d)

focuses on automation of production.

2.

The Seven Wastes are all examples of:

a)

Overburden (muri)

b)

Inconsistency (mura)

c)

Wasted work (muda)

3.

An example of the implementation of a sequence poka-yoke method is:

a)

A pre-counted back of screws

b)

A warning sign placed on a door

c)

A warning light that shines when a mistake is made

d)

An activation switch that cannot be pressed until a safety door is closed

4.

The takt time is calculated as:

a)

Minutes per shift x Shifts per day / Units required per day

b)

Minutes per shift x Shifts per day x Units required per day

c)

Minutes per shift / (Shifts per day x Units required per day)

5.

What is lean used for

a)

To Reduce the head count in the organization

b)

To have Only Min resource(s) in the team

c)

To Maximize Customer value while removing waste

d)

To increase Organization Profit

6.

How many principles are there in Lean

a)

5

b)

4

c)

6

d)

7

7.
What does TPS stand for?
a)
Total Production Streamlining
b)
Toyota Production System
c)
Taguchi's Production S's
d)
Total Process Simplification
e)
Transparent Processing System
8.

Which of the following statements is true of Pull systems?

a)

Pull systems create more finished product than is required.

b)

Pull systems lengthen production times.

c)

Pull systems ensure that the factory only produces what is needed.

d)

Pull systems are being phased out in favor of push systems.

9.

Non-value-added activities are considered waste if they fall into one of the eight categories. Which waste ties up money in unsold product, material, and storage space?

a)

Waiting

b)

Transportation

c)

Excess inventory

d)

Over-processing

10.

In order to successfully solve any problem, which is the correct order of the steps that should be followed?

a)

1 Identify possible solutions.

2 Evaluate and select the best solution.

3 Implement the solution.

4 Define the problem.

b)

1 Evaluate and select the best solution.

2 Implement the solution.

3 Define the problem.

4 Identify possible solutions.

c)

1 Define the problem.

2 Identify possible solutions.

3 Evaluate and select the best solution.

4 Implement the solution.

d)

1 Implement the solution.

2 Define the problem.

3 Identify possible solutions.

4 Evaluate and select the best solution.

11.
Which of the following is generally found in most Lean environments?
a)
a push or pull system, depending upon the rate of demand
b)
a push system for high margin items and a pull system for low margin items
c)
a push system for purchased parts and a pull system for manufactured parts
d)
push systems
e)
pull systems
12.
Which of the following is specifically characterized by a focus on continuous improvement, respect for people, and standard work practices?
a)
Just-in-time (JIT)
b)
Toyota Production System (TPS)
c)
Lean operations
d)
Material requirements planning (MRP)
e)
kanban
13.
Which of the following is NOT one of the Seven Wastes?
a)
overproduction
b)
transportation
c)
assignment
d)
defective product
e)
motion
14.

Which of the following wastes occur as a result of overproduction?

a)

Insurance costs are higher.

b)

More space is required to store excess product.

c)

Handling and management costs are increased.

d)

Large quantities of parts can be made obsolete simultaneously.

15.

What is VA (Value Added) Activity

a)

Work which will make our leadership team happy

b)

Work the customer is willing to pay

c)

Work which has to be completed immediately

d)

Work which is requested by the application team

16.

Lean manufacturing is a method of eliminating waste. What is the purpose of eliminating waste?

a)

Reducing landfill shipments

b)

Reduce production cost

c)

Reduce lead time

d)

Reduce both cost and lead time while increasing quality

17.

The basic formula of business is Profit = Sales – Expenses. Lean manufacturing aims to:

a)

Reduce expenses

b)

Increase sales

c)

Balance sales and expenses

d)

Increase expenses

18.

Kanban sizes must be set accurately using special formulae. Adjustments to the sizes set by formulae can only harm the system.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

One piece flow is another name for the concept of batch production.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Which of the following are part of Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing?

a)

Steady flow and one piece flow

b)

Pull manufacturing and steady flow

c)

One piece flow, pull manufacturing and steady flow

d)

One piece flow and pull manufacturing

21.

The word Kanban means:

a)

Station

b)

Card

c)

Factory

d)

Unit

22.

The size of kanban bins for work in progress are calculated in the same way as for raw material kanbans.

a)

true

b)

false

23.

An advantage of using kanban systems is that the factory is forced to work according to a pull scheduling system.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

2. Which of the following is not a goal of lean manufacturing?

a)

a) Reducing set-up times

b)

b) Utilizing activity-based costing

c)

c) Increasing machine utilization

d)

d) Producing smaller lot sizes

25.

11.The Toyota Production System (developed by Taiichi Ohno, Shigeo Shingo and Eiji Toyoda of Toyota between 1948 and 1975.) is a major precursor of the more generic "________."

a)

A. TQM

b)

Six sigma

c)

Kaizen

d)

Lean manufacturing

26.

12.. Just in Time (JIT) means:-

a)

A lot of stock is kept to meet unforseen demand

b)

Supplies are coordinated to arrive as they are needed.

c)

Workers arrive at work punctually

d)

Suppliers do not supply in time

27.

13. Kaizen is a term taken from which language

a)

A. Japanese

b)

B. Hindi

c)

c. Chinese

d)

d. English

28.

15.Which of the following would be an example of Lean Manufacturing?

a)

A. Holding very low stock levels - JIT

b)

B.Making smaller quantities of goods than previously

c)

C Buying the latest equipment to increase output

d)

d.Producing a greater variety of goods

29.

16.An advantage of Kaizen is :-

a)

A. Manufacturing times are increased.

b)

B. Increased productivity

c)

c Factories need a lot of space for workers meetings.

d)

d Employees start chatting to each other more

30.

17.The definition of "Kaizen" is...

a)

a)Better throughput

b)

b)Quality products

c)

C)Higher employee bonus

d)

d) Change for the better

31.

KAIZEN is one of effective method to promote PQCDSMI. Which of the following is wrong?

a)

Time-consuming

b)

Boost morality

c)

Promote safety

d)

Low-cost

32.

Which of the following is a part of KAIZEN?

a)
b)
c)
33.

The main focus of any Continuous Improvement should be the elimination of...….

a)

Errors

b)

Flexibility

c)

Waste

34.

KAIZEN can contribute to

a)
b)
c)
35.

Which one is not part of kaizen process?

a)

Standardize Process

b)

Implement Corrective Action

c)

Develop System

36.

Which of the following answer is the purpose of Kaizen?

a)

Productivity Improvement

b)

Measure Result

c)

Standardize Process

37.

What benefits will you gained if the KAIZEN is applied in your organization?

a)

Eliminating Waste

b)

Get more MC

c)

Come early to the office

38.

How to develop a culture of kaizen in the organization?

a)
b)
c)
39.

How does kaizen costing affect the organization culture?

a)

Reduce error and mistakes

b)

Promotes longevity

c)

Reduce debt

40.

Which Kaizen Tool involves first hand observation

a)

Six Sigma

b)

5S

c)

Gemba

d)

TFM

41.

Who is the beginning point for an Kaizen process

a)

Reporting team

b)

finance team

c)

process owner

d)

Managing director

42.

Which poka yoke method senses a problem & stops line or process so that corrective action can be taken

a)

control

b)

warning

c)

issue

d)

level up