5s Overview Quiz
This quiz has 15 questions related to the basics of
5S and the Visual Workplace.
- 1.
What are the 5 phases of 5S?
- A.
Shine, Shut-Up, Sustain, Sort, Standardize
- B.
Sustain, Sort, Standardize, Sushi mi, Shine
- C.
Standardize, Sort, Sustain, Shine, Set-in-Order
- D.
Sort, Sustain, Sushi, Shine, Standardize
- E.
Shine, Standardize, Sustain, Set-In-Order, Salami
Correct Answer
C. Standardize, Sort, Sustain, Shine, Set-in-OrderExplanation
The five phases of 5S are Sort, Set-in-order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain in that order.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Set-In-Order reduces what wastes? (Check all that apply)
- A.
Excess Motion
- B.
Human Frustration
- C.
Searching Waste
- D.
Productivity
- E.
Excess Inventory
Correct Answer(s)
A. Excess Motion
B. Human Frustration
C. Searching Waste
E. Excess InventoryExplanation
Set-in-Order does not reduce productivity, but increases it. Productivity is not a waste either.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which phase of 5S are you in when you clean machines, windows, floors etc.
- A.
Sort
- B.
Set-In-Order
- C.
Shine
- D.
Standardize
- E.
Sustain
Correct Answer
C. ShineExplanation
When you are cleaning, that is part of the Shine phase.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which one is NOT a benefit of Shine?
- A.
Less production downtime
- B.
Happier employees
- C.
Improved quality
- D.
Inventory reduction
- E.
Customer satisfaction
Correct Answer
D. Inventory reductionExplanation
Shine, or cleaning does not reduce inventory levels. Sort and Set-in-Order will help reduce inventory.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which is not a benefit of Sort?
- A.
Reduce the waste of searching
- B.
Reduced set-up times
- C.
Increased productivity
- D.
Improved machine dependability
- E.
Improved safety
Correct Answer
D. Improved machine dependabilityExplanation
Sorting will not have an effect on machine dependability.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What phase of 5S are we talking about when weregulate; how we color code our tools, how weuse the red tag system, or the approach we taketo problem solving when we have problems with 5S?
- A.
Sort
- B.
Set-In-Order
- C.
Shine
- D.
Standardize
- E.
Sustain
Correct Answer
D. StandardizeExplanation
Standardize is the phase where we set up color code schemes and many other standardized approaches that can be used throughout the company.Rate this question:
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- 7.
5S is easy to implement and sustain so you can enjoy the benefits forever.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
5S is not easy to implement and even harder to sustain. This is why most companies have failed to implement 5S properly.Rate this question:
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- 8.
5S should be implemented byonly one person per departmentto save time and avoid confusion.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
False - 5S implementation is definitely a team activity. Two heads are better than one, and many hands make light work.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which item is not a part of the Sort phase?
- A.
Clear the area
- B.
Use of red tags
- C.
48 hour rule
- D.
Disposition red tag items
- E.
Putting tools at point of use
Correct Answer
E. Putting tools at point of useExplanation
Putting tools at the point of use is part of the Set-in-Order phase, not Sort.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Set-In-Order includes making changes to the layout of the area.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
True - Set-in-Order means putting EVERYTHING in its proper place.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which of these benefits of 5S are of value to your company?
- A.
Improved employee morale
- B.
Improved safety
- C.
Increased productivity
- D.
Increased profitability
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the aboveExplanation
E - All of these answers are great benefits to any company.Rate this question:
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- 12.
One of the great things about 5S is it can beimplemented by the employees without the need for management support.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
False - Without management support, 5S implementations will fail.Rate this question:
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- 13.
To sustain 5S you must...
- A.
Have a 5S audit checklist for each area
- B.
Have management support
- C.
Perform audits for each area regularly
- D.
Train employees on 5S and expectations
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the aboveExplanation
E - All of these must be done to sustain 5S.Rate this question:
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- 14.
It is advisable to initiate the Sort and Set-In-Order phases at the same time.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
False - Sort must be completely finished before you begin Set-in-Order. Why would you want to create a location for a tool that you are going to throw away?Rate this question:
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