LEAN BRONZE CERTIFICATION
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM (UPDATED
2026) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Goals in an organization cannot be achieved without adequate time allowed for -
CORRECTANSWER training
A learning organization -CORRECTANSWER operates from common goals developed
by the organizations stakeholders
Management must do more than just go to where work is done to lead continuous
improvement. By this we mean they must -CORRECTANSWER Be able to simply
articulate and measure the opportunities for improvement
The two pillars of the Toyota Production System are: -CORRECTANSWER automation
and just - in - time
Which lean concept below refers to the best combination of man, machine, materials
and methods? -CORRECTANSWER Standardized work
Making everything simple, clear and easy to understand at a glance in a work area is an
example of: -CORRECTANSWER visual management
, On a value stream map with production lead time of 6 days and retention time of 5 days:
-CORRECTANSWER Processing time is the smallest component of value stream lead-
time
The layout of machines into a tight sequence, typically in a U-shape is called a -
CORRECTANSWER work cell
Which of the following is considered value added work? -CORRECTANSWER changing
the shape of a part or assembly
Value stream lead time is comprised of cycle time and: -CORRECTANSWER retention
time
PDCA refers to: -CORRECTANSWER Plan, do, check, act
Long set ups Most likely will: -CORRECTANSWER decrease flexibility
Pull systems are a good way to -CORRECTANSWER connect and synchronized
pieces. of the value stream
A goal of a lean production is to be good enough to: -CORRECTANSWER produce
every part, everyday
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM (UPDATED
2026) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Goals in an organization cannot be achieved without adequate time allowed for -
CORRECTANSWER training
A learning organization -CORRECTANSWER operates from common goals developed
by the organizations stakeholders
Management must do more than just go to where work is done to lead continuous
improvement. By this we mean they must -CORRECTANSWER Be able to simply
articulate and measure the opportunities for improvement
The two pillars of the Toyota Production System are: -CORRECTANSWER automation
and just - in - time
Which lean concept below refers to the best combination of man, machine, materials
and methods? -CORRECTANSWER Standardized work
Making everything simple, clear and easy to understand at a glance in a work area is an
example of: -CORRECTANSWER visual management
, On a value stream map with production lead time of 6 days and retention time of 5 days:
-CORRECTANSWER Processing time is the smallest component of value stream lead-
time
The layout of machines into a tight sequence, typically in a U-shape is called a -
CORRECTANSWER work cell
Which of the following is considered value added work? -CORRECTANSWER changing
the shape of a part or assembly
Value stream lead time is comprised of cycle time and: -CORRECTANSWER retention
time
PDCA refers to: -CORRECTANSWER Plan, do, check, act
Long set ups Most likely will: -CORRECTANSWER decrease flexibility
Pull systems are a good way to -CORRECTANSWER connect and synchronized
pieces. of the value stream
A goal of a lean production is to be good enough to: -CORRECTANSWER produce
every part, everyday
