IASSC IASSC Certifications IASSC-ICBB Questions & Answers

• Question 271:

  A Full Factorial experiment using a 3 level 3 factor approach has been proposed to test the viability of an extrusion machine experiment. How many treatment combinations will this approach involve?

  A. 6

  B. 9

  C. 27

  D. 54

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 272:

  When a Belt decides to use written procedures and visual controls to improve the consistency of the tasks that must occur in the process he is improving he has utilized the _________________ activity of 5S.

  A. Sustaining

  B. Sorting

  C. Standardizing

  D. Straightening

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 273:

  SPC Charts are used extensively in different business and decision-making environments. In this example a vendor is being selected based on speed of delivery. Which of the conclusions would help you pick a vendor for your needs regarding lead-time of delivery from your vendors? (Note: There are 4 correct answers).

  

  A. Vendor A with a much shorter lead time in delivery

  B. Vendor B as it has a better consistency (lower variance) on lead time

  C. Vendor B as Vendor A shows a situation out of control as shown in red

  D. Vendor B as the Control Limits are much narrower than Vendor A

  E. Vendor B with higher lead time, but a process with much narrower Control Limits

  Correct Answer: BCDE

• Question 274:

  Kaizens or Kaikakus and Six Sigma projects are intended to create incremental process improvements versus breakthrough, significant improvements.

  A. True

  B. False

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 275:

  Which of these items contribute to what is necessary for successful Kaizen events?

  A. Analysis tools

  B. Management support

  C. Operator support

  D. All of these answers are correct

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 276:

  Kanban establishes a means of monitoring production, conveyance and delivery information such that efficient flow is established. The method used by Kanban is to require a _________ before anything moves.

  A. Sign-off

  B. Signal

  C. Bell to ring

  D. Work order

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 277:

  If a Six Sigma project was to reduce repair station inventory and the team found the inventory was creeping up over time which Lean tools should be considered in the Control Phase to reestablish and sustain the project success?

  A. Review the Visual Factory to assure inventory in excess of desired visible

  B. Improve the lighting to assure adequate visibility

  C. Analyze data from supplier deliveries

  D. Reword the standardized work instructions to use active verbs and not passive phrases

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 278:

  When a Belt implements an improvement that is automated thus requiring no particular understanding for use he has applied which Lean tool?

  A. Mistake Proofing

  B. Kaizen Event

  C. 5S

  D. None

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 279:

  A. Are downtime issues easily noted?

  B. Can extra inventory be seen easily?

  C. Are unneeded tools or supplies easily noted?

  D. Are setups optimized for lower scrap levels?

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 280:

  Situations where standardized work needs to be incorporated include all of these except _____________________.

  A. Machines continually operating to reduce the labor cost per piece

  B. Lack of a system to assure proper inventory levels at repair stations

  C. Changeover instructions incomplete

  D. Process flow for the same product assembly taking various cycle time for completion

  Correct Answer: A