Question 1

Which of the following are not a basic concept of lean:&#10;A) Six sigma&#10;B) value stream&#10;C) Kaizen&#10;D) non-value added

Accepted Answer

Although Six Sigma is a methodology that can be used in conjunction with lean principles, it is not one of the basic concepts of lean. The other options provided (value stream, Kaizen, and non-value added) are all fundamental concepts of lean.

Question 2

A highly focused team activity in 3-5 days to improve a process is called:&#10;A) a focus group.&#10;B) a Kaizen blitz.&#10;C) a questionnaire&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

A Kaizen blitz, also known as a Kaizen event, is a highly focused and intensive team activity that typically lasts 3-5 days and is designed to improve a specific process. Focus groups and questionnaires are not the same as a Kaizen blitz, though they may be used in conjunction with one. Therefore, the correct answer is B, a Kaizen blitz.

Question 3

Continuous improvement of a process in small increments by a work group is called:&#10;A) Kaizen&#10;B) green belt activity&#10;C) work place organization&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Continuous improvement of a process in small increments by a work group is known as Kaizen. Green belt activity refers to the training and certification of individuals in Six Sigma methodology. Workplace organization is a term used to describe the organization and optimization of a work area. Therefore, the best choice is A, which correctly identifies the process of continuous improvement.

Question 4

Taki time is:&#10;A) Japanese for one piece flow.&#10;B) a metric for one minute set-up.&#10;C) rate of customer demand&#10;D) none of the above 96

Accepted Answer

Takt time is a concept used in lean manufacturing and production to match the pace of production with the rate of customer demand. It is derived from the German word "Taktzeit," meaning cycle time, and is not specifically Japanese nor directly related to one piece flow or a metric for one-minute set-up.

Question 5

One piece flow:&#10;A) reduces the time between the order and the delivery.&#10;B) reduces the space to store and move batches.&#10;C) reveals non-value activities.&#10;D) all of the above.

Accepted Answer

One piece flow reduces the processing time, eliminates waste, and allows for faster delivery to the customer. It also reduces the need for excess space to store and move batches, as well as reveals non-value activities by highlighting inefficiencies in the production process. Therefore, all of the given choices are correct.

Question 6

Lean concepts were first practiced at:&#10;A) Toyota&#10;B) Rolls Royce&#10;C) Ford Motor Co.&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lean concepts were first practiced at:&#10;A) Toyota&#10;B)...

Question 7

Dividing all items into three categories is an example of:&#10;A) straighten&#10;B) shine&#10;C) sort&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Dividing items into categories is the process of sorting them. Therefore, the best choice is C.

Deck 2: Lean Enterprise