Quiz on Production & Operations Management

What is the main focus of Statistical Quality Control (SQC)?

• Minimizing production costs

• Maximizing output

• Employee satisfaction

• The overall quality of the final products or services

Which method is NOT used in Statistical Process Control (SPC)?

• Control Charts

• Real-Time Data Monitoring

• Process Capability Analysis

• Acceptance Sampling

What does Kaizen emphasize?

• Large-scale transformations

• Continuous improvement through small changes

• Elimination of all employees' input

• Strict adherence to existing processes

Which of the following is a key principle of Kaizen?

• Focus on individual performance

• Standardization of processes

• Maximizing waste

• Minimizing employee involvement

What is the purpose of the PDCA Cycle?

• To eliminate all forms of waste

• To implement changes effectively

• To focus solely on employee performance

• To standardize all processes

Which tool is used to visualize the most significant factors in a problem?

• Fishbone Diagrams

• Flowcharts

• Pareto Charts

• Check Sheets

What does Poka-Yoke aim to achieve?

• Maximize product variety

• Increase production speed

• Mistake-proofing processes

• Enhance employee training

Which of the following is NOT a component of Six Sigma?

• Define

• Measure

• Analyze

• Standardize

What is the main goal of Statistical Process Control (SPC)?

• To focus on employee training

• To ensure processes operate smoothly

• To eliminate all defects

• To maximize production output

Which of the following sectors commonly uses Kaizen?

• Only manufacturing

• Healthcare and education

• Only information technology

• None of the above