Question 1

Which of the following statements concerning small-lot production is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)   small-lot production requires less space
B)   small-lot production requires more capital investment
C)   small-lot production simplifies transportation between workstations
D)   small-lot production allows processes to be moved closer togetherE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

One benefit of small lot production is that workers demonstrate fewer tendencies to let poor quality pass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A kanban square is a marked area designated for holding a set quantity of output.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Push systems rely on predetermined production schedules often generated by computerized systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)   material
B)   supplier
C)   production
D)   withdrawalE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Internal setup activities can be performed when a process is running.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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 timeE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

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 of the answer choices are correct.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

In a pull system reducing the number of kanbans

Accepted Answer

A)   increases inventory making problems more visible.
B)   reduces inventory making problems less visible.
C)   reduces inventory making problems more visible.
D)   increases inventory making problems less visible.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

The authority for a worker to stop the production line when quality problems are encountered is known as poka-yoke.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following are characteristic of lean applications U.S. soil?

Accepted Answer

A)   plants are larger
B)   deliveries from suppliers are less frequent
C)   Kanbans are kept very simple.
D)   All of these answer choices are correct.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Mixed-modeling sequencing is used at Toyota to create uniform production levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

General purpose machines are an example of flexible resources in lean production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is not a recommendation by the EPA concerning integrating lean and environmental initiatives?

Accepted Answer

A)   Use lean process tools to identify areas of environmental waste.
B)   Incorporate environmental, safety, and health data into value mapping.
C)   Add environmental waste to the seven wastes of lean.
D)   Use lean concepts to eliminate all environment waste.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Lean and Six Sigma are

Accepted Answer

A)   natural partners for process improvement.
B)   natural partners for supply chain management.
C)   poor partners for process improvement.
D)   poor partners for supply chain improvement.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 17

The lower inventory levels resulting from small-lot production hide problems in the production process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Unlike a pull system, a push system prevents both overproduction and underproduction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

All of the following are benefits expected from implementing lean production except

Accepted Answer

A)   better quality.
B)   shorter lead times.
C)   reduced capacity.
D)   improved sales.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following is not a benefit of lean production?

Accepted Answer

A)   greater flexibility
B)   increased capacity
C)   more customers
D)   more product varietyE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 15: Resource Planning

The authority for a worker to stop the production line when quality problems are encountered is known as poka-yoke.

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General purpose machines are an example of flexible resources in lean production.

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The lower inventory levels resulting from small-lot production hide problems in the production process.

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Value stream mapping (VSM) is a tool for

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

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All of the following are benefits expected from implementing lean production except

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Which of the following is not a benefit of lean production?

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A kanban square is a marked area designated for holding a set quantity of output.

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Lean and Six Sigma are

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

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

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Which of the following is not a recommendation by the EPA concerning integrating lean and environmental initiatives?

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Unlike a pull system, a push system prevents both overproduction and underproduction.

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Which of the following are characteristic of lean applications U.S. soil?

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Which of the following statements concerning small-lot production is not true?

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Internal setup activities can be performed when a process is running.

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Push systems rely on predetermined production schedules often generated by computerized systems.

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In a pull system reducing the number of kanbans

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One benefit of small lot production is that workers demonstrate fewer tendencies to let poor quality pass.

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Mixed-modeling sequencing is used at Toyota to create uniform production levels.

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