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5 S is a method of creating a clean and orderly workplace that exposes waste and makes _____ immediately visible.

A) bad attitudes

B)abnormalities

C)poor employees

D )level loading

B)abnormalities

Please match the S to the correct description

Sort - D) Get rid of the things you no longer need.

Straighten - E) Get a place for everything and put everything

Sweep - A) Clean to inspect.

Standardize - B) Create standards so abnormalities are easily

Self-Discipline - C) Apply positive tension to ensure gains are

The definition of sort is to remove unnecessary items from the workplace that no longer add value.

(T/F)

True

"Materials, tools, and parts located close to the process they will be used" best describes what principle?

A) Pull

B) Point of Use

C) Jidoka

D) Once Piece Flow

B) Point of Use

Which is not one of the "Three F Standards" used to describe proper storage techniques?

A) FIXED Authority

B) FIXED Quantity

C) FIXED Location

D) FIXED Item

A) Fixed Authority

To "sweep" meant to clean in such a way as to identify

and _____ the sources of contamination.

A) cover up

B) temporarily fix

C) ignore

D) remove

D) remove

Which are reasons we do the sweep step? Select all that apply.

A) Improves morale

B) Improves safety

C) Prevents breakdowns

D) Increases cost

A) Improves morale

B) Improves safety

C) Prevents breakdowns

How clean is clean enough? Mark your answer.

A) Until you know why it gets dirty and can fix the issue.

B) Until no visible dust can be seen.

C) Until things moderately shine.

D) Until it shines like the sun.

A) Until you know why it gets dirty and can fix the issue.

Standardize, in the context of 5S, is simply the result of doing the first three steps properly - namely sort, straighten, and sweep.

(T/F)

True

"Where there is no standard, there can be no _____'“

A) fun

B) production

C) defects

D) improvement

D) improvement

Entropy is a measure of the any ____ system in any system.

A) harmony

B) excellence

C) cycle time

D) disorder

D) disorder

Sustain means to have the commitment and self- discipline to maintain the previous four steps (sort, straighten, sweep, and standardize).

(T/F)

True

The phrase "Genchi Genbutsu" mean to:

A) Stop the line when a defect is found

B) Delegate responsibility

C) Manage by objectives

D) Go and see for yourself

D) Go and see for yourself

What any organization that excels at 5S is at all times.

A) Tired

B) Tour Ready

C) Angry

D) Broke

B) Tour Ready

The skill matrix is also referred to as a "versatility chart."

(T/F)

True

Select all the reasons we use a skill matrix.

A) To develop a multi-skilled workforce

B) To develop future leaders

C) Identify gaps in succession planning

D) To identify poorly performing employees

A) To develop a multi-skilled workforce

B) To develop future leaders

C) Identify gaps in succession planning

It's best to use electronic software and databases when

irst creating a skill matrix.

(T/F)

False

Please arrange the steps to create a skill matrix into the

1) Define skill levels

2) Identify the processes you want to cross train on

3) Decide who'll be cross-trained

4) Set individual "skill up" targets

5) Conduct initial skill assessment

• Decide who'll be cross-trained

• Identify the processes you want to cross train on

. Define skill levels

. Conduct initial skill assessment

• Set individual "skill up" targets

Job Instruction is a ___ step method for

supervisors and team leaders to effectively train people in their job.

A) three

B) four

C) two

D) five

B) four

There is no need to involve your Controller or Finance

team before sorting.

(T/F)

False

Which of the following are criterion for determining if an

item should be red tagged or not. Select all that apply

(hint: there are 3).

A) The frequency the item is needed

B) Sentimental feelings associated with the item

C) The quantity of the item needed

D) The usefulness of the item

A) The frequency the item is needed

C) The quantity of the item needed

D) The usefulness of the item

Red tagging is most definitely a ___ activity.

A) team

B) senior management only

C) shop floor employee only

D) solo or "lone ranger"

A) team

Which are viable options for getting rid of items not

needed in the workplace? Select all that apply.

A) Sell on an auction site like eBay or Craigslist

B) Donate to a school

C) As a last resort, throw away in an environmentallyconscious way

D) Sell in a company wide garage sale

A) Sell on an auction site like eBay or Craigslist

B) Donate to a school

C) As a last resort, throw away in an environmentally conscious way

D) Sell in a company wide garage sale

A good definition of straighten iș, "A place for everything,

and everything ______

A) on shelves

B) in its place

C) where no one can see it

D) in drawers

B) in its place

What are some of the reasons we do the straighten

step? Select all that apply

A) Removes frustration of searching

B) Increases cost

C) Can reduce inventory

D) Makes things easy to find and return

A) Removes frustration of searching

C) Can reduce inventory

D) Makes things easy to find and return