Question 1

Breakdown maintenance is best performed on a regularly scheduled basis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Having a vendor be responsible for managing the restocking of inventory is what is meant by the term

Accepted Answer

A)  JIT II.
B)  MRP II.
C)  SCM I.
D)  EOQ III.
E)  POQ II.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Thegoals of both kanban and MRP include

Accepted Answer

A)  smooth rates of output.
B)  reduction of inventories.
C)  explosion of materials required.
D)  determination of capacity required.
E)  larger lot sizes.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

One major difference between the use of kanban and MRP in scheduling theitems to beproduced or ordered is that kanban is primarily a manual system while MRP uses computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A fundamental tenet of the lean philosophy is that workers are paid based on seniority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A benefit of small lot sizes in lean systems is that each product is produced less frequently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In the broadest sense, equipment and facilities preventive maintenance extends back to the

Accepted Answer

A)  design and selection stage.
B)  procurement stage.
C)  installation stage.
D)  pilot-testing stage.
E)  implementation stage.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

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) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 9

Breakdown maintenance includes activities such as equipment inspection and adjustment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The optimum amount of preventive maintenance occurs when the production system is kept in good working order and

Accepted Answer

A)  total breakdown costs are at a minimum.
B)  total preventive maintenance costs are at a minimum.
C)  each maintenance component cost is at a minimum.
D)  total maintenance costs are at a maximum.
E)  total maintenance costs are at a minimum.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

One problem with lean operations is that they can lead to much stress on workers due to their increased responsibility for process and quality improvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A requirement of lean systems is that lead times are increased, allowing more time for processing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is not something commonly found in lean systems?
(I) waste reduction(II) output match to a detailed forecast(III) visual controls(IV) quick changeovers(V) long production runs

Accepted Answer

A)  both I and V
B)  both II and V
C)  both II and IV
D)  both IV and V
E)  both III and VF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

The goal of maintenance is to minimize cost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is a flexible system that uses considerably fewer resources than a traditional system?

Accepted Answer

A)  just-in-time production
B)  quality management
C)  lean operation
D)  Heijunka
E)  takt timeF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

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) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

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

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Lean systems typically require that suppliers be able to provide large lots at periodic intervals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Exam 14: Jit and Lean Operations

Having a vendor be responsible for managing the restocking of inventory is what is meant by the term

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A fundamental tenet of the lean philosophy is that workers are paid based on seniority.

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In the broadest sense, equipment and facilities preventive maintenance extends back to the

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Thegoals of both kanban and MRP include

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A requirement of lean systems is that lead times are increased, allowing more time for processing.

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Which of the following is not something commonly found in lean systems? (I) waste reduction(II) output match to a detailed forecast(III) visual controls(IV) quick changeovers(V) long production runs

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

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Breakdown maintenance is best performed on a regularly scheduled basis.

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

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One major difference between the use of kanban and MRP in scheduling theitems to beproduced or ordered is that kanban is primarily a manual system while MRP uses computers.

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Lean systems typically require that suppliers be able to provide large lots at periodic intervals.

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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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One problem with lean operations is that they can lead to much stress on workers due to their increased responsibility for process and quality improvement.

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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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A benefit of small lot sizes in lean systems is that each product is produced less frequently.

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Breakdown maintenance includes activities such as equipment inspection and adjustment.

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What is a flexible system that uses considerably fewer resources than a traditional system?

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The optimum amount of preventive maintenance occurs when the production system is kept in good working order and

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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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The goal of maintenance is to minimize cost.

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