APICS cpim-eco practice test
Execution and Control of Operations Exam
Last exam update: Sep 30 ,2024
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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