Lean Bronze Exam Questions And 100%
Correct Answers (A+)
1. Standardization is one of the core foundations of the Toyota Production System.
Standard Work is one component of what Toyota defines as Standardization-what are
the 3 elements of standard work according to Pascal Dennis (Lean Production
Simplified)? -ANSWER Takt Time, Work Sequence and In Process Stock
2.Given this dataset, what is the first pass yield?
Good pieces = 88
Scrap pieces = 10
Rework pieces = 2
Machine Uptime= 90% - ANSWER 100-12/100 = 88
3. Which of these is not a core element of the Toyota Production System? - ANSWER
Statistical Process Control
4.A tool to implement a pull system is called _______ - ANSWER Kanban
5. The first step in value stream mapping is always to: - ANSWER Identify the customer
and define value
6. Batch Processing often creates the following: - ANSWER. Longer Intervals
Quality Issues
Longer Leadtimes
* All of the above
, 7. Another common name for the Cause and Effect (Fishbone) Diagram is the: - ANSWER
Ishikawa Diagram
8. The book that was widely credited with popularizing lean manufacturing across North
America in the 1990s was called: - ANSWER The Machine That Changed the World
9. Henry Ford's ideas were revolutionary for the manufacturing world but Fordism
wasn't without its faults. Which of the following are reasons why Ford's production
methods were not sustainable? - ANSWER Ford viewed his employees as a variable
expense
Quality was the job of engineers
Ford's production lines were not flexible
All of the above
10. Which of the following wastes is generally considered to be the worst type of
waste?-ANSWER Overproduction
11. Which of the following are correct with respect to an A3?-ANSWER. It is a problem
solving tool which can be utilized by any employee within the organization
Its a coaching tool between a learner and a teacher
It is a document A3 size that helps capture and share knowledge in a structured way
All of the above
12. What event triggered the development of the Toyota Production System? - ANSWER
An Japanese engineer's visit to a Ford Factory
13. Understanding value is an important part of lean manuafacturing. Which of the
following activities are value added? - ANSWER Change the state of the raw material
14. Based on the reading from Pascal Dennis Lean Production Simplified which of the
following has the greatest impact on safety? - ANSWER Poor Ergonomics
Correct Answers (A+)
1. Standardization is one of the core foundations of the Toyota Production System.
Standard Work is one component of what Toyota defines as Standardization-what are
the 3 elements of standard work according to Pascal Dennis (Lean Production
Simplified)? -ANSWER Takt Time, Work Sequence and In Process Stock
2.Given this dataset, what is the first pass yield?
Good pieces = 88
Scrap pieces = 10
Rework pieces = 2
Machine Uptime= 90% - ANSWER 100-12/100 = 88
3. Which of these is not a core element of the Toyota Production System? - ANSWER
Statistical Process Control
4.A tool to implement a pull system is called _______ - ANSWER Kanban
5. The first step in value stream mapping is always to: - ANSWER Identify the customer
and define value
6. Batch Processing often creates the following: - ANSWER. Longer Intervals
Quality Issues
Longer Leadtimes
* All of the above
, 7. Another common name for the Cause and Effect (Fishbone) Diagram is the: - ANSWER
Ishikawa Diagram
8. The book that was widely credited with popularizing lean manufacturing across North
America in the 1990s was called: - ANSWER The Machine That Changed the World
9. Henry Ford's ideas were revolutionary for the manufacturing world but Fordism
wasn't without its faults. Which of the following are reasons why Ford's production
methods were not sustainable? - ANSWER Ford viewed his employees as a variable
expense
Quality was the job of engineers
Ford's production lines were not flexible
All of the above
10. Which of the following wastes is generally considered to be the worst type of
waste?-ANSWER Overproduction
11. Which of the following are correct with respect to an A3?-ANSWER. It is a problem
solving tool which can be utilized by any employee within the organization
Its a coaching tool between a learner and a teacher
It is a document A3 size that helps capture and share knowledge in a structured way
All of the above
12. What event triggered the development of the Toyota Production System? - ANSWER
An Japanese engineer's visit to a Ford Factory
13. Understanding value is an important part of lean manuafacturing. Which of the
following activities are value added? - ANSWER Change the state of the raw material
14. Based on the reading from Pascal Dennis Lean Production Simplified which of the
following has the greatest impact on safety? - ANSWER Poor Ergonomics
