APICS cpim-eco practice test
Execution and Control of Operations Exam
Last exam update: Apr 19 ,2024
Question 1
Capability index is useful to predict which of the following factors?
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A. Cell output
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B. Material and resource priority
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C. Overall equipment effectiveness
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D. Process variability
Question 2
Mixed-model scheduling results in which of the following benefits:
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A. Improved efficiency
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B. Less headcount required
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C. Lower finished goods inventory
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D. Increased forecast accuracy
Question 3
Which of the following benefits is a result of Standardized Work?
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A. Ergonomic repetitive movements
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B. Reduced quality checks
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C. Evolutionary operations
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D. Process stability
Question 4
Which item is a role of the six sigma champion?
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A. Acting as an internal six sigma consultant
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B. Removing barriers the teams eccounter
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C. Providing technical support and mentoring
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D. Identifying possible causes of the problem
Question 5
Which of the following outcomes is typical of employee engagement?
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A. Discretionary effort exerted towards improvement in quality
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B. Increase debate about company goals
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C. Decrease in hoshin planning activities
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D. Increase in kanban size of in-process inventories
Question 6
Which of the following are fundamental building blocks for workforce empowerment and
engagement?
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A. Motivation, capability and determination
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B. Salary, promotions and bonuses
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C. Accountability, responsibility and teamwork
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D. Open communication, transparency and trust
Question 7
What is a goal of Hoshin planning?
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A. Target the critical few problems and assign resources to remove barriers for improvement
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B. Focus on the operational plan to remove routine issues that reduce product quality
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C. Solve as many problems as possible by using lean management principals and techniques
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D. Focus on the details of the process in order to better understand what capabilities are required
Question 8
Which of the following topics is the most important training for lean team members?
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A. Kanban
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B. Problem solving
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C. Single minute exchange of dies
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D. Standard work
Question 9
What is a role of a manager using a Kaizen circle for problem solving?
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A. Recomend and implement solutions
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B. Provide technical or administrative service
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C. Encourage circle formation and checks progress
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D. Provide problem-solving training if requested
Question 10
Select the process performed in the Analyze section of the DMAIC process.
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A. Identify control subjects
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B. Ascertain critical to quality characteristics
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C. Test hypotheses
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D. Identify possible problems
Question 11
What management approach is based on the participation of all members of an organization in
improving processes, and culture in which they work?
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A. Total Quality Control
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B. Total Quality Engineering
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C. Total Quality Management
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D. Total Waste Management
Question 12
A reduction in the lead time results from which of the following actions?
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A. Increase in work-in-process, increase in throughput
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B. Increase in work-in-process, decrease in throughput
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C. Decrease in work-in-process, increase in throughput
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D. Decrease in work-in-process, decrease in throughput
Question 13
Obtaining processing inspection and testing data is an example of which of the following quality-
related costs?
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A. Appraisal
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B. Prevention
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C. Internal failure
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D. External failure
Question 14
Scheduling to less-than-full capacity facilitates which of the following outcomes?
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A. Material handling reduction
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B. Increased finished goods
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C. Preventative maintenance
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D. Reduced forecast variance
Question 15
Which of the following statements about high-volume repetitive manufacturing is true?
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A. Machinery and workers must be flexible
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B. Takt time is variable
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C. There is very little stocking of intermediate assemblies
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D. Throughput times are generally long