Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Exam Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Lean Enterprise Concepts Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which Lean tool uses a visual board with columns such as To Do, In Progress, and Done to manage workflow?

Accepted Answer

Kanban

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Heijunka

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Andon

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Gemba

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a kaizen event in Lean enterprise?

Accepted Answer

To achieve rapid, focused improvement on a specific process within a short timeframe

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To conduct a full organizational restructuring

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To replace all existing standard operating procedures

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To eliminate the need for continuous improvement afterward

Question 3

In Lean thinking, what does the term 'muda' specifically refer to?

Accepted Answer

Waste

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Unevenness

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Overburden

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Standardization

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'jidoka' in a Lean enterprise?

Accepted Answer

Automation with a human touch that stops production when defects are detected

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A scheduling system that levels production volume

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A method for reducing changeover times below ten minutes

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A technique for mapping the entire value stream

Question 5

What is the main objective of heijunka in Lean manufacturing?

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To level production by volume and product mix over time

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To eliminate all inventory from the production floor

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To maximize machine utilization at each workstation

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To reduce the number of product variants offered

Question 6

Which Lean concept emphasizes going to the actual workplace to observe processes and understand problems firsthand?

Accepted Answer

Gemba

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Poka-yoke

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Takt time

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Hoshin kanri