MSSC Final Practice Test QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS (REVISED)

Communication is a process by which we assign and convey meaning in an attempt to create __________. - ANSWER Shared understanding Lean manufacturing is a method of eliminating waste. What is the purpose of eliminating waste? - ANSWER Reduce both cost and lead time while increasing quality In communication, to avoid making assumptions is a special responsibility of the __________. - ANSWER Receiver JIT reduces excess inventory, waiting, and transportation by changing the traditional system of inventory to one that focuses on what method of moving inventory? - ANSWER Pulling inventory meaning it moves when needed The best medium to communicate and resolve a conflict would be __________. - ANSWER Spoken Spoken, written, and electronic are three types of __________. - ANSWER Communication mediums The best medium to communicate complicated do-it-yourself instructions would be __________. - ANSWER The best medium to communicate complicated do-it-yourself instructions would be __________. The best medium to communicate complicated do-it-yourself instructions would be __________. - ANSWER Noise Brainstorming, organizing, and editing are each a part of the full planning process for __________ a clear message. - ANSWER Constructing What is the definition of value-added activities? - ANSWER Activity that adds what the customer wants Jidoka builds quality into the manufacturing process. What four steps are used in jidoka? - ANSWER Discover, stop, fix, investigate cause Effective communication requires everyone to accept __________ in the process. - ANSWER Responsibility Lean culture must be deep within the company. What must the company be willing to do? - ANSWER Give employees time to observe and study their workspace. A person working downstream on an assembly line is considered a(n) __________. - ANSWER Internal customer Non-value-added activities are considered waste if they fall into one of the eight categories. Which waste includes poor workplace organization and layout issues? - ANSWER Excess motion The stable operations within products allow the company to add this to its lean manufacturing core? - ANSWER Standardization Continuous improvement is based on what major goal? - ANSWER Zero waste The ability to __________ may be a person's most important factor to be successful. - ANSWER Communicate