Analyse Flashcards
Which of the following is not one of the factors on a Cause & Effect or Ishikawa Diagram?
a) Money
b) Methods
c) Man/People
d) Measurements
a) Money
The RPN we calculate when using an FMEA helps us to:
a) Identify and fix all failure modes
b) Identify the Rating Priority Number
c) Determine the effectiveness of the control
d) Identify the key risks to mitigate or solve
b) Identify the Rating Priority Number
FMEA is a structured approach to:
a) Identify ways in which a product, service or process can fail
b) Estimates the risk associated with specific failure modes
c) Prioritise actions to reduce the risk of failure
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
Which of the following is incorrect in relation to problem solving?
a) You usually find more than one root cause
b) Technical experts are the best problem solvers
c) Asking “was the standard work process followed?” is a good place to start
d) 5whys is a tool to identify root causes
b) Technical experts are the best problem solvers
Briefly describe the 5 Whys technique
A questioning technique to continue asking “why” to try and understand the root cause/s of a problem. The questioning should continue until you can no longer come up with another ‘why’. This may be more or less than 5 questions.
What is a bottleneck or constraint in a process?
A bottleneck or constraint in a process is a step that is limiting greater throughput. You may have extra capacity either side of the ‘bottleneck’ but this cannot be realised until the ‘bottleneck’ is removed or reduced. By focusing on the one section of a process, the bottleneck, rather than the whole value stream, you can improve the output over the entire process.
What is the difference between push and pull systems?
A pull production system is one that limits the amount of work in process that can be in the system. Whereas a push production system has no limits except physical space. ‘Pull’ relies on producing only enough product to satisfy demand, Just in Time stocking, whereas Push potentially produces to capacity limits irrespective of demand, Just in Case stocking.
Which one of these is not a benefit of pull?
a) It prevents overproduction
b) It encourages just in case stocking
c) It enables on time delivery
d) It helps the management of work in progress
b) It encourages just in case stocking
Which of the following statements best describes pull?
a) Decreased work in progress
b) Only what is needed is performed or made at the time it is needed
c) Decreased management complexity through reducing the need for forecasting
d) Operations respond better to changes in customer demand
b) Only what is needed is performed or made at the time it is needed
What are four of the big or little questions you need to answer in the Analyse phase?
What are the potential causes of the problem?
How do you know these are the root causes?
What is the list of validated root causes?
What is the business impact?
A fishbone diagram helps to identify: A Direct Causes B Potential Solutions C Effect of problems D Potential benefits E All of the above
A Direct Causes
When is a FMEA used? A Diagnosing controls B Analysing effects of changes to process steps C Controlling existing processes D Before piloting new processes E All of the above
E All of the above
The Risk priority number in an FMEA exercise is derived from: A severity x occurrence x risk B Severity x occurrence x control C occurrence x detection x control D severity x occurrence x detection E None of the above
D severity x occurrence x detection
DMAIC thinking is used in: A DMAIC projects B Kaizen events C IT projects D Business as usual E All of the above
E All of the above
Which of the following is not one of the 8 wastes in DOWNTIME? A Over Production B Time C Motion D Inventory E Defects/Rework
B Time
