Explore topic-wise MCQs in Total Quality Management.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Total Quality Management knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Bottleneck analysis ______

A. Reduces throughput
B. Decreases throughput
C. Improves throughput
D. Cannot be determined
Answer» D. Cannot be determined
Discussion
2.

Continuous flow is a technique of manufacturing where work-in-process smoothly flows through production with ______ buffers between various steps of the manufacturing process.

A. Minimal or no
B. Maximum
C. Sometimes minimal
D. Cannot be determined
Answer» B. Maximum
Discussion
3.

Which of the following wastes is not eliminated by implementation of continuous flow?

A. Inventory
B. Waiting time
C. Transport
D. Quality
Answer» E.
Discussion
4.

In HoshinKanri, the tactics are laid out by ________

A. Top management
B. Middle management
C. Supervisors
D. Team Leaders
Answer» C. Supervisors
Discussion
5.

The implementation of HoshinKanri begins with a strategic plan.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
6.

HoshinKanri eliminates wastes that originate from poor communication and inconsistent direction.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
7.

Which of the following is the meaning of the word HoshinKanri which is extensively used in strategic planning?

A. Visual communication
B. Policy deployment
C. Audio communication
D. Benchmarking
Answer» C. Audio communication
Discussion
8.

Calculate Takt Time when there are 500 minutes in work day and the customer demand is 500 units a day.

A. 1 minute
B. 2 minutes
C. 3 minutes
D. 4 minutes
Answer» B. 2 minutes
Discussion
9.

Which of the following is not a benefit of Heijunka?

A. Predictability
B. Flexibility
C. Stability
D. Uncertainty
Answer» E.
Discussion
10.

Which of the following refers to Level Scheduling ?

A. Andon
B. Muda
C. Heijunka
D. Muri
Answer» D. Muri
Discussion