Product Management Production Management 3

Question 1

In lean manufacturing, 'muda' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Any activity that consumes resources without adding value

Answer

Muda is the Japanese term for waste — activities that use resources but create no value for the customer.

Question 2

A company uses a pull system where production is triggered only when downstream demand signals it. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Just-In-Time (JIT) production

Answer

JIT production pulls material through the system based on actual demand, reducing inventory and waste.

Question 3

Which quality tool displays the frequency of defect categories in descending order to identify the most significant issues?

Accepted Answer

Pareto chart

Answer

A Pareto chart ranks defect types by frequency, applying the 80/20 rule to prioritize improvement efforts.

Question 4

Capacity Requirement Planning (CRP) differs from Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) because CRP:

Accepted Answer

Performs detailed analysis of all work centers against the MRP plan

Answer

CRP provides a detailed, work-center-level analysis of capacity needs derived from the full MRP plan.

Question 5

A manufacturer experiences frequent machine breakdowns causing unplanned downtime. Which maintenance strategy would most proactively prevent this?

Accepted Answer

Preventive maintenance

Answer

Preventive maintenance schedules regular inspections and servicing to reduce the likelihood of unexpected failures.

Product Management Practice Test