LMC Foundational Concepts & Principles 2

Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'mura' in the Lean framework?

Accepted Answer

Unevenness or irregularity in workload

Answer

Mura refers to unevenness or variability in production flow, which leads to waste and inefficiency.

Question 2

In Lean thinking, what is the primary purpose of a Value Stream Map (VSM)?

Accepted Answer

To visualize the flow of materials and information to identify waste

Answer

A VSM provides a visual representation of all steps in a process to expose non-value-adding activities.

Question 3

The Lean principle of 'establish pull' is best illustrated by which scenario?

Accepted Answer

A downstream process signals upstream to produce only what is needed

Answer

Pull systems are triggered by actual downstream demand, preventing overproduction.

Question 4

Which Lean concept describes the total elapsed time from customer order to delivery?

Accepted Answer

Lead time

Answer

Lead time measures the complete duration from when an order is placed until the customer receives it.

Question 5

What does the Lean principle of 'seek perfection' primarily encourage organizations to do?

Accepted Answer

Continuously eliminate waste through ongoing incremental improvement

Answer

Seeking perfection means Lean is never finished — organizations continuously identify and remove waste.

(LMC) Lean Management Certification Practice Test