Question 1

Lean emphasizes all of the following except:

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

Question 2

Preventive maintenance is another term for stabilizing the master schedule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

A kanban card is used to signal that:

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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 4

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

Question 5

A kanban system cannot be used in service industries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One of the main objectives of a lean system is:

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A)  Striving for 'good enough'
B)  Reduction of takt time
C)  Reduction of waste
D)  Define value from the manufacturer's perspective

Question 10

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

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The 5 Whys technique is used for systemi...

Question 11

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

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The 5S technique consists of: sort,strai...

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

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 B

Question 16

Kaizen events typically take between 1 to 2 months.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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)  
B)  Between 100 and 500 units
C)  >500 units
D)  There is not enough information to answer the question

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

Question 19

The Japanese term for waste is "gemba."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 20

Lean thinking can be applied to:

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 7: Lean Thinking and Lean Systems

Lean emphasizes all of the following except:

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Preventive maintenance is another term for stabilizing the master schedule.

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A kanban card is used to signal that:

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The ideal setup time for a lean system is:

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A kanban system cannot be used in service industries.

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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?

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

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

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One of the main objectives of a lean system is:

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

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

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

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

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Why is a uniform load desirable in a lean system?

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External setup time refers to:

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Kaizen events typically take between 1 to 2 months.

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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

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Which of the following is not an element of lean?

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The Japanese term for waste is "gemba."

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Lean thinking can be applied to:

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