Question 1

With regards to suppliers,lean systems typically require:

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A)  Delivery of large lots at frequent intervals
B)  Buyer inspection of goods and materials
C)  Multiple sources from which to purchase
D)  Long-term relationships and commitments
E)  The lowest price possibleF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Value stream maps are similar to flowcharts and are used for identifying the waste and non-value-added steps in the current process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Reduction of setup time is accomplished by separating internal and external setups and:

Accepted Answer

A)  Reducing inventory
B)  Implementing a Kanban system
C)  Converting internal setup time to external setup time
D)  Reducing lot sizesE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 4

Which of the following is not required for a lean system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flexible workforce
B)  A Type II MRP system
C)  A stable master schedule
D)  Kanban pull systemE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

If it takes 100 minutes to complete a circuit,demand at the next work center is 5 parts per minute,and a container will hold 20 parts,how many containers are required?

Accepted Answer

A)  25
B)  5
C)  40
D)  20E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

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 aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

If a work center has no empty containers,the workers at the work center will do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Continue to produce as much inventory as they can
B)  Produce enough inventory to meet the following day's demand
C)  Produce enough inventory to satisfy the master production schedule
D)  Stop productionE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

The ideal lot size for a lean system is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Infinite
B)  One
C)  The capacity of the machine
D)  Variable according to the production requirements
E)  None of the aboveF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following is not an element of lean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Small-lot production
B)  Modularized master schedule
C)  Multifunction workers
D)  Kanban pull system
E)  Perfect or nearly perfect qualityF) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 10

A kanban card is used to signal that:

Accepted Answer

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 maintenanceF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to the lean philosophy,it is required to maintain a stable master production schedule to reduce the work-in-process inventories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Why is production leveled in a lean system?

Accepted Answer

A)  To create a uniform 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 maintenanceE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 7: Lean Thinking and Lean Systems

If it takes 100 minutes to complete a circuit,demand at the next work center is 5 parts per minute,and a container will hold 20 parts,how many containers are required?

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If a work center has no empty containers,the workers at the work center will do which of the following?

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External setup time refers to:

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Which of the following is not required for a lean system?

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

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With regards to suppliers,lean systems typically require:

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A kanban card is used to signal that:

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Value stream maps are similar to flowcharts and are used for identifying the waste and non-value-added steps in the current process.

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The ideal lot size for a lean system is:

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Which of the following is not an element of lean?

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According to the lean philosophy,it is required to maintain a stable master production schedule to reduce the work-in-process inventories.

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Why is production leveled in a lean system?

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Reduction of setup time is accomplished by separating internal and external setups and:

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Exam 7: Lean Thinking and Lean Systems

If it takes 100 minutes to complete a circuit,demand at the next work center is 5 parts per minute,and a container will hold 20 parts,how many containers are required?

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If a work center has no empty containers,the workers at the work center will do which of the following?

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External setup time refers to:

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Which of the following is not required for a lean system?

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

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With regards to suppliers,lean systems typically require:

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A kanban card is used to signal that:

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Value stream maps are similar to flowcharts and are used for identifying the waste and non-value-added steps in the current process.

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The ideal lot size for a lean system is:

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Which of the following is not an element of lean?

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According to the lean philosophy,it is required to maintain a stable master production schedule to reduce the work-in-process inventories.

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Why is production leveled in a lean system?

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Reduction of setup time is accomplished by separating internal and external setups and:

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