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Lean_kanban Quiz
1: What is Lean Thinking?
  A project management approach
  A software development framework
  A Manufacturing / production process optimization approach



2: What is Kanban in general?
  A type of sushi
  A Visual card approach with permission to pull
  A traditional Japanese dance



3: What is the primary goal of Lean/Kanban?
  Maximize waste
  Maximize Value, Minimize waste
  Ignore waste



4: What is WIP (Work in Progress) limit in Kanban?
  A limit on the number of completed tasks
  A limit on the number of tasks in progress
  A limit on the number of team members



5: What is the purpose of a Kanban board?
  To display sushi recipes
  To manage project tasks visually
  To calculate production costs



6: What does the term "Pull System" mean in Kanban?
  A system where work is pushed onto team members
  A system where work is pulled as needed
  A system where work is ignored



7: What is a Kanban card used for?
  To order sushi
  To track work items in Kanban
  To play cards games



8: What are the key principles of Lean thinking?
  Reduce waste, Increase production, Ignore customer feedback
  Value, Value Stream, Flow, Pull, Perfection
  Prioritize speed over quality



9: What is the concept of "Just-in-Time" in Lean/Kanban?
  Producing goods in advance of demand
  Producing goods exactly when needed
  Producing goods randomly



10: What is Kaizen in Lean/Kanban?
  A Japanese martial art
  A continuous improvement philosophy
  A type of software development



11: What is a "Kanban System" in Lean/Kanban?
  A system for tracking sushi deliveries
  A system for managing work and visualizing workflow
  A system for automating tasks



12: What is the primary goal of limiting work in progress (WIP) in Kanban?
  To slow down the production process
  To optimize resource allocation and improve flow
  To increase workloads



13: What is the "Andon" system in Lean/Kanban?
  A system for ordering coffee
  A visual management tool to indicate problems or issues
  A type of Japanese food



14: What does "Gemba" mean in Lean/Kanban?
  A precious gem
  The actual place where work happens
  A type of Japanese tea



15: What is the primary objective of value stream mapping in Lean/Kanban?
  To create artwork
  To identify and eliminate waste in a process
  To increase waste in a process



16: What is the role of a "Scrum Master" in Kanban?
  To serve as a project manager
  To facilitate the team's use of Kanban practices
  To lead a tea ceremony



17: What is the concept of "Kaikaku" in Lean/Kanban?
  A type of martial art
  A radical change or reform
  A form of meditation



18: What is "Takt Time" in Lean/Kanban?
  The time taken to prepare sushi
  The pace at which a product must be produced to meet customer demand
  The time needed for a team to finish a project



19: What is the primary objective of a "5S" program in Lean/Kanban?
  To create a software application
  To improve workplace organization and efficiency
  To increase waste in the workplace



20: What is the role of "Cycle Time" in Kanban?
  To track how fast bicycles are produced
  To measure the time it takes to complete a work item
  To time breaks during work



21: What is the concept of "Mura" in Lean/Kanban?
  An ancient Japanese martial art
  Unevenness or inconsistency in work
  A type of Japanese cuisine



22: What is "Heijunka" in Lean/Kanban?
  A traditional Japanese dance
  A demand smoothing technique
  A type of automotive manufacturing



23: What is the goal of "Standardized Work" in Lean/Kanban?
  To create standard work attire
  To establish consistent and repeatable work processes
  To introduce variability into work tasks



24: What is the concept of "Jidoka" in Lean/Kanban?
  A type of sushi roll
  Automation with a human touch
  A type of Japanese art



25: What is the primary purpose of a "Hoshin Kanri" in Lean/Kanban?
  To create a star map
  To establish and communicate strategic goals and objectives
  To plan a vacation