ME503 QUIZZES QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
The most important contribution by Henry Ford that helped increase productivity and
reduce cost of production was - Answers - The moving assembly line
Which of the following best describes 'true lean' - Answers - It is about people who do
the work improving their own work continuously, with support and training from
management
Which of the following formed the foundation of the Toyota House? - Answers - Toyota
Way Philosophy
The two pillars in the Toyota Way Philosophy are - Answers - Respect for people and
continuous improvement
Why is emphasis placed on procedure as well as results in the TPS? - Answers - The
process needs to be repeatable. When a process is repeatable, and done the same
every time (standardized work), it is easier to improve on and track progress. Shortfalls
can be addressed with emphasis on procedure.
Can a company be successful in its lean transformation if all the tools are implemented?
- Answers - No, this is a mistake a lot of companies make. Lean transformation involves
culture and behavior, developed over time. True lean is improving every single day, not
just using a few tools.
T/F. Idling machines are considered a waste - Answers - False
T/F. Utilization driven manufacturing will eliminate some types of waste - Answers -
False
T/F. Harnessing the creativity and skills of employees is time consuming and wasteful. -
Answers - False
T/F. Searching for tools necessary to change the die is a waste - Answers - True
T/F. Excess inventory in a system is a symptom of overproduction - Answers - True
T/F. According to specs, a part needs to be machined to a certain diameter. Because
the grinding machine is available, the operator decides to polish the machined
component to improve its surface quality. This is waste. - Answers - True
, T/F. Having excess inventory between work stations will help reduce lead time -
Answers - False
T/F. To reduce cost, products must be manufactured ahead of when needed and held in
inventory - Answers - False
T/F. Lean manufacturing is a system for total waste elimination - Answers - True
T/F. Transportation, more than the minimum necessary to complete the value added
activities, is a waste. - Answers - True
A value stream map is developed for - Answers - A family of products
Which of the following is correct about a VSM? - Answers - It shows material and
information flows in a production line
A value stream map should be developed by walking the line, starting from - Answers -
The process closest to the customer or end of the production line
T/F. In a VSM, information flow is shown from right to left at the bottom and material
flow is shown from left to right at the top - Answers - False
Which of the following is not an advisable practice when developing a VSM? - Answers
- VSMs must be created for every purchased part in a product/product family
T/F. Implementing 5S helps eliminate waste due to searching, transporting, and
obsolescence - Answers - True
T/F. Effective workplace layout and workstation ergonomics should be considered when
implementing 5S. - Answers - True
T/F. The red tagging strategy is a method used during day-to-day housekeeping for 5S.
- Answers - False
T/F. 5S is not a prerequisite for implementing lean manufacturing - Answers - False
The first and second "S's" in the 5S, respectively, involve - Answers - Sorting and
organizing
Implementing visual control is important to make certain the - Answers - Structure of the
system is readily apparent, and status of the system is readily apparent
What is an Andon? - Answers - It is a signaling system to draw support
resources/personnel
ANSWERS
The most important contribution by Henry Ford that helped increase productivity and
reduce cost of production was - Answers - The moving assembly line
Which of the following best describes 'true lean' - Answers - It is about people who do
the work improving their own work continuously, with support and training from
management
Which of the following formed the foundation of the Toyota House? - Answers - Toyota
Way Philosophy
The two pillars in the Toyota Way Philosophy are - Answers - Respect for people and
continuous improvement
Why is emphasis placed on procedure as well as results in the TPS? - Answers - The
process needs to be repeatable. When a process is repeatable, and done the same
every time (standardized work), it is easier to improve on and track progress. Shortfalls
can be addressed with emphasis on procedure.
Can a company be successful in its lean transformation if all the tools are implemented?
- Answers - No, this is a mistake a lot of companies make. Lean transformation involves
culture and behavior, developed over time. True lean is improving every single day, not
just using a few tools.
T/F. Idling machines are considered a waste - Answers - False
T/F. Utilization driven manufacturing will eliminate some types of waste - Answers -
False
T/F. Harnessing the creativity and skills of employees is time consuming and wasteful. -
Answers - False
T/F. Searching for tools necessary to change the die is a waste - Answers - True
T/F. Excess inventory in a system is a symptom of overproduction - Answers - True
T/F. According to specs, a part needs to be machined to a certain diameter. Because
the grinding machine is available, the operator decides to polish the machined
component to improve its surface quality. This is waste. - Answers - True
, T/F. Having excess inventory between work stations will help reduce lead time -
Answers - False
T/F. To reduce cost, products must be manufactured ahead of when needed and held in
inventory - Answers - False
T/F. Lean manufacturing is a system for total waste elimination - Answers - True
T/F. Transportation, more than the minimum necessary to complete the value added
activities, is a waste. - Answers - True
A value stream map is developed for - Answers - A family of products
Which of the following is correct about a VSM? - Answers - It shows material and
information flows in a production line
A value stream map should be developed by walking the line, starting from - Answers -
The process closest to the customer or end of the production line
T/F. In a VSM, information flow is shown from right to left at the bottom and material
flow is shown from left to right at the top - Answers - False
Which of the following is not an advisable practice when developing a VSM? - Answers
- VSMs must be created for every purchased part in a product/product family
T/F. Implementing 5S helps eliminate waste due to searching, transporting, and
obsolescence - Answers - True
T/F. Effective workplace layout and workstation ergonomics should be considered when
implementing 5S. - Answers - True
T/F. The red tagging strategy is a method used during day-to-day housekeeping for 5S.
- Answers - False
T/F. 5S is not a prerequisite for implementing lean manufacturing - Answers - False
The first and second "S's" in the 5S, respectively, involve - Answers - Sorting and
organizing
Implementing visual control is important to make certain the - Answers - Structure of the
system is readily apparent, and status of the system is readily apparent
What is an Andon? - Answers - It is a signaling system to draw support
resources/personnel
