Lean Production and Quality Management (HL only) Quiz by Shubhrata Shrestha | Sep 15, 2025 | 0 comments Lean Production and Quality Management (HL only) Quiz 1. What does the Japanese term muda mean in the context of lean production? A) Continuous improvement B) Waste C) Quality control D) Efficiency None 2. Which of the following is NOT a principle of lean production? A) Waste minimization B) Right-first-time C) Bureaucracy D) Flexibility None 3. Kaizen encourages: A) Large radical organizational changes B) Incremental improvements suggested by employees C) Outsourcing quality inspections D) Heavy reliance on stock storage None 4. A main disadvantage of Just-in-Time (JIT) is: A) Lower inventory costs B) Improved cash flow C) Dependence on supplier reliability D) Reduced waste None 5. Which of the following best defines quality assurance (QA)? A) Inspecting finished products for defects B) Proactively embedding quality at every stage of production C) Outsourcing quality management D) Using benchmarking to assess competitors None 6. A quality circle differs from a kaizen group because: A) It includes only managers B) It not only suggests improvements but also implements solutions C) It is reactive rather than proactive D) It focuses solely on benchmarking None 7. Which of the following is a limitation of benchmarking? A) It helps identify performance gaps B) It motivates employees C) It can restrict innovation by imitating others D) It provides competitive advantage None 8. What is the main focus of Total Quality Management (TQM)? A) Profit maximization B) Customer-driven quality culture across the organization C) Centralized inspection systems D) Stock control management None 9. Which organization is widely recognized for setting international quality standards? A) WTO B) ISO C) IMF D) OECD None 10. A key benefit of gaining ISO accreditation is: A) Increased production waste B) Reduced employee morale C) Competitive advantage through recognized quality standards D) Decreased customer trust None Time's up Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
