Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Core Lean Principles Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which Lean principle focuses on ensuring that every step in a process adds something the customer is willing to pay for?

Accepted Answer

Value

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Flow

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Pull

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Perfection

Question 2

In Lean methodology, which type of waste refers to producing more than what is currently needed by the downstream process?

Accepted Answer

Overproduction

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Overprocessing

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Transportation

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Waiting

Question 3

What does a Kaizen event typically involve?

Accepted Answer

A focused, short-duration improvement activity targeting a specific process

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A long-term strategic planning session lasting several months

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An annual review of all company financial metrics

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A software implementation cycle for ERP systems

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Kanban board

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Value Stream Map

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Pareto chart

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SIPOC diagram

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a gemba walk in Lean practice?

Accepted Answer

To observe the actual work process where value is created

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To audit employee attendance records

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To review monthly financial statements with leadership

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To conduct formal employee performance evaluations

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the Lean concept of 'pull' production?

Accepted Answer

Producing items only when a downstream process signals a need

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Manufacturing products based on long-range demand forecasts

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Pushing maximum output through every workstation continuously

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Scheduling production based solely on machine availability