Lean Principles and Continuous Improvement Quiz

Test your knowledge on Lean methodology with questions covering core principles, tools, and goals of continuous improvement.

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Which of the following is a core principle of Lean methodology?

Maximize waste

Minimize value

Respect for people

Increase defects

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What does the 5S methodology focus on?

Sorting, Straightening, Sweeping, Standardizing, Self-discipline

Scrap, Scrutinize, Segregate, Streamline, Save

Systematize, Sync, Simplify, Support, Secure

Solve, Sustain, Study, Strategize, Serve

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What is the primary goal of continuous improvement in Lean?

To maintain the status quo

To eliminate all waste

To achieve perfection over time

To increase employee workload

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What is the primary goal of value stream mapping in Lean?

To identify and eliminate waste

To increase lead times

To maximize inventory levels

To reduce customer satisfaction

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What is the primary focus of the 'Andon' system in Lean manufacturing?

To increase defects

To signal problems immediately

To minimize employee involvement

To decrease productivity

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What is the goal of using the '5 Whys' technique in Lean problem-solving?

To identify the root cause of a problem

To assign blame to individuals

To increase complexity of issues

To create more paperwork

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Which tool is used to identify and eliminate the root cause of a problem?

Kaizen event

Poka-yoke

Ishikawa diagram

Andon system

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What is Kanban primarily used for in Lean?

Inventory management

Employee performance evaluation

Quality control

Waste elimination

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Which Lean tool is used for error-proofing processes to prevent defects?

Gemba walk

Poka-yoke

Kanban

Heijunka

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#10

What is the primary purpose of the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle?

To implement changes in a controlled manner

To assign blame for problems

To establish rigid procedures

To create unnecessary bureaucracy

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#11

Which Lean principle emphasizes the importance of making decisions based on facts and data?

Respect for people

Kaizen

Genchi Genbutsu

Jidoka

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#12

What is the purpose of a gemba walk in Lean?

To evaluate the performance of executives

To understand the current state of operations

To conduct employee performance appraisals

To increase paperwork and documentation

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#13

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Muda' in Lean?

Continuous improvement

Waste

Just-in-time production

Standardized work

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#14

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the 8 wastes in Lean?

Transportation

Overproduction

Innovation

Defects

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#15

What does the acronym 'SMED' stand for in Lean manufacturing?

Single-Minute Equipment Downtime

Simple Methods for Efficient Delivery

Systematic Measurement of Efficiency and Delivery

Standardized Methods for Effective Deployment

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#16

Which Lean tool is used to visually display the status of tasks or processes?

Gemba board

Fishbone diagram

5 Whys analysis

Kaizen newspaper

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#17

What is the main objective of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) in Lean?

To maximize equipment downtime

To minimize employee involvement

To ensure equipment reliability and availability

To increase overproduction

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#18

In Lean, what does 'Kaizen' refer to?

Continuous improvement

Respect for people

Go and see for yourself

Standardized work

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Lean Principles and Continuous Improvement Quiz

Which of the following is a core principle of Lean methodology?

What does the 5S methodology focus on?

What is the primary goal of continuous improvement in Lean?

What is the primary goal of value stream mapping in Lean?

What is the primary focus of the 'Andon' system in Lean manufacturing?

What is the goal of using the '5 Whys' technique in Lean problem-solving?

Which tool is used to identify and eliminate the root cause of a problem?

What is Kanban primarily used for in Lean?

Which Lean tool is used for error-proofing processes to prevent defects?

What is the primary purpose of the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle?

Which Lean principle emphasizes the importance of making decisions based on facts and data?

What is the purpose of a gemba walk in Lean?

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Muda' in Lean?

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the 8 wastes in Lean?

What does the acronym 'SMED' stand for in Lean manufacturing?

Which Lean tool is used to visually display the status of tasks or processes?

What is the main objective of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) in Lean?

In Lean, what does 'Kaizen' refer to?

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