Question 1

The approaches used in lean systems to deal with quality include:

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A)   only I
B)   only I and II
C)   only III and IV
D)   only I, II, III, and IV
E)   I, II, III, IV, and VF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 2

A production kanban card is used to signal that:

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A)   there is a need to produce parts at the work center.
B)   parts are ready to be moved to the next station.
C)   there is a need to deliver parts to the next work center.
D)   a machine has broken down and needs immediate attention.
E)   a machine is ready for preventive maintenance.F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Quality and highly capable production systems are requirements for the successful implementation of lean operations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A functioning MRP system is required prior to adopting lean planning and control systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The use of small lot sizes in lean operations is in conflict with the EOQ approach since setup costs tend to be significantly higher than holding costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Although lean systems tend to produce standardized product lines, to provide production variety without accompanying waste, lean producers often use __________ in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   standardized parts; modular designs
B)   jidoka parts; kaizen designs
C)   modular parts; flexible designs
D)   capable parts; automated designs
E)   heijunka parts; kanban designsF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 7

In the lean approach, inventories are reduced gradually, instead of eliminating inventories as rapidly as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A basic requirement for operating with the low inventories present in lean systems is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Inventory space must be increased.
B)   Inventory investment must be increased.
C)   Major problems must be identified.
D)   Major problems must have been solveD.
E)   Inventories must be reduced rapidly.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

A successful conversion to a lean system requires that the conversion:

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A)   be done as quickly as possible.
B)   begin at the start of the process and work forward.
C)   convert vendors to lean as one of the last steps.
D)   reduce setup times as one of the last steps.
E)   all of the choices.F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

A potential obstacle to conversion to a lean system is:
(I)  lack of management commitment
(II)  lack of worker cooperation
(III)  supplier resistance
(IV)  insufficient space to store the increased inventories

Accepted Answer

A)   only I
B)   only I and II
C)   only II and III
D)   only I, II, and III
E)   only II, III, and IVF) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

Setup time and its associated cost can often be reduced by the use of group technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In the lean philosophy, the ideal lot size is:

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A)   the economic order quantity.
B)   the economic run size.
C)   one unit.
D)   the capacity of the standard container.
E)   N = (DT(1 + X) ) /C.F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 13

The Five S's do not include:

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A)   Sort.
B)   Straighten.
C)   SanitizE.
D)   Sweep.
E)   Standardize.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

Which one of the following is not one of the building blocks that is the foundation of the lean philosophy?

Accepted Answer

A)   product design
B)   process design
C)   personnel/organizational elements
D)   manufacturing planning and control
E)   KanbanF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

Although inventories are maintained, the goal of lean operations is to minimize safety stock.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Previously, management calculated the number of kanban cards allowed by using a value of 1.3 for X. Assuming nothing else (e.g., usage rates, container capacities, etc.) , which of the following values for X would indicate management's belief that the system has become more efficient?

Accepted Answer

A)   2.6
B)   2.3
C)   1.5
D)   1.4
E)   1.2F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

A benefit of the lean philosophy is the flexibility to respond quickly to changing customer product preferences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The ultimate goal of lean operations is to have:

Accepted Answer

A)   no in-process inventories.
B)   cross-trained workers capable of handling every process.
C)   a smooth, rapid flow of work through the system.
D)   no setup times.
E)   all of the choices.F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 19

When lean is used in the context of services, which of the following is most often the focus?

Accepted Answer

A)   the labor content of the service
B)   the time needed to perform a service
C)   the inventory tied up in the service
D)   the equipment used in the service
E)   suppliers of inputs to the serviceF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Exam 19: JIT and Lean Operations

Quality and highly capable production systems are requirements for the successful implementation of lean operations.

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Although inventories are maintained, the goal of lean operations is to minimize safety stock.

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When lean is used in the context of services, which of the following is most often the focus?

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In the lean philosophy, the ideal lot size is:

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Setup time and its associated cost can often be reduced by the use of group technology.

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A functioning MRP system is required prior to adopting lean planning and control systems.

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A potential obstacle to conversion to a lean system is: (I) lack of management commitment (II) lack of worker cooperation (III) supplier resistance (IV) insufficient space to store the increased inventories

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The Five S's do not include:

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In the lean approach, inventories are reduced gradually, instead of eliminating inventories as rapidly as possible.

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The approaches used in lean systems to deal with quality include:

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A production kanban card is used to signal that:

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The ultimate goal of lean operations is to have:

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Although lean systems tend to produce standardized product lines, to provide production variety without accompanying waste, lean producers often use in .

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Previously, management calculated the number of kanban cards allowed by using a value of 1.3 for X. Assuming nothing else (e.g., usage rates, container capacities, etc.) , which of the following values for X would indicate management's belief that the system has become more efficient?

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A basic requirement for operating with the low inventories present in lean systems is:

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A successful conversion to a lean system requires that the conversion:

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Which one of the following is not one of the building blocks that is the foundation of the lean philosophy?

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A benefit of the lean philosophy is the flexibility to respond quickly to changing customer product preferences.

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The use of small lot sizes in lean operations is in conflict with the EOQ approach since setup costs tend to be significantly higher than holding costs.

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Exam 19: JIT and Lean Operations

Quality and highly capable production systems are requirements for the successful implementation of lean operations.

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Although inventories are maintained, the goal of lean operations is to minimize safety stock.

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When lean is used in the context of services, which of the following is most often the focus?

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In the lean philosophy, the ideal lot size is:

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Setup time and its associated cost can often be reduced by the use of group technology.

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A functioning MRP system is required prior to adopting lean planning and control systems.

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A potential obstacle to conversion to a lean system is: (I) lack of management commitment (II) lack of worker cooperation (III) supplier resistance (IV) insufficient space to store the increased inventories

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The Five S's do not include:

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In the lean approach, inventories are reduced gradually, instead of eliminating inventories as rapidly as possible.

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The approaches used in lean systems to deal with quality include:

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A production kanban card is used to signal that:

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The ultimate goal of lean operations is to have:

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Although lean systems tend to produce standardized product lines, to provide production variety without accompanying waste, lean producers often use __________ in __________.

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Previously, management calculated the number of kanban cards allowed by using a value of 1.3 for X. Assuming nothing else (e.g., usage rates, container capacities, etc.) , which of the following values for X would indicate management's belief that the system has become more efficient?

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A basic requirement for operating with the low inventories present in lean systems is:

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A successful conversion to a lean system requires that the conversion:

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Which one of the following is not one of the building blocks that is the foundation of the lean philosophy?

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A benefit of the lean philosophy is the flexibility to respond quickly to changing customer product preferences.

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