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This document contains a 25 question assignment on applying the 5S methodology. 5S is a workplace organization method that involves sorting, straightening, sweeping, standardizing and sustaining a clean and organized workspace. It aims to identify waste and abnormalities. The questions test understanding of the different S's, such as what they mean and how to properly implement them. For example, sorting removes unneeded items, straightening involves having a place for everything, and sweeping identifies sources of contamination.

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5S Quiz

This document contains a 25 question assignment on applying the 5S methodology. 5S is a workplace organization method that involves sorting, straightening, sweeping, standardizing and sustaining a clean and organized workspace. It aims to identify waste and abnormalities. The questions test understanding of the different S's, such as what they mean and how to properly implement them. For example, sorting removes unneeded items, straightening involves having a place for everything, and sweeping identifies sources of contamination.

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chilalo health science and technology college Group

Assignment course of apply 5S procedure


Submission date 30/10/2014
1. 5S is a method of creating a clean and orderly workplace that exposes waste and
makes ___________ immediately visible.
A. bad attitudes
B. abnormalities
C. poor employees
D. level loading
2. Please match the S to the correct description (connect them).
A. Sort Clean to inspect.
B. Straighten Create standards so abnormalities are easily recognized.
C. Sweep Apply positive tension to ensure gains are maintained.
D. Standardize Get rid of the things you no longer need.
E. Self-Discipline Get a place for everything and put everything in its place.
3. The definition of sort is to remove unnecessary items from the workplace that no
longer add value.
A. True B. False
4. There is no need to involve your Controller or Finance team before sorting.
A. True B. False
5. Which of the following are criterion for determining if an item should be red tagged or
not. Select all that apply (hint: there are 3).
A. The frequency the item is needed
B. Sentimental feelings associated with the item
C. The quantity of the item needed
D. The usefulness of the item
6. Red tagging is most definitely a _________ activity
A. team C. shop floor employee only
B. senior management only D. solo or “lone ranger”

7. Which are viable options for getting rid of items not needed in the workplace? Select
all that apply.
A. Sell on an auction site like eBay or Craigslist
B. Donate to a school
C. As a last resort, throw away in an environmentally conscious way
D. Sell in a company wide garage sale
8. A good definition of straighten is, “A place for everything, and everything
____________.”
A. on shelves
B. in its place
C. where no one can see it
D. in drawers

9. What are some of the reasons we do the straighten step? Select all that apply.
A. Removes frustration of searching C. Can reduce inventory
B. Increases cost D . Makes things easy to find and return
10. “Materials, tools, and parts located close to the process they will be used” best
describes what principle?
A. Pull
B. Point of Use
C. Jidoka
D. Once Piece Flow

11. Which is not one of the “Three F Standards” used to describe proper storage
techniques?
A. FIXED Authority B. FIXED Quantity C. FIXED Location D. FIXED Item
12. To “sweep” means to clean in such a way as to identify and ________ the sources of
contamination.
A. cover up
B. temporarily fix
C. ignore
D. remove

13. Which are reasons we do the sweep step? Select all that apply.
A. Improves morale B. Improves safety C. Prevents breakdowns D. Increases cost
14. How clean is clean enough? Mark your answer.
A. Until you know why it gets dirty and can fix the issue.
B. Until no visible dust can be seen.
C. Until things moderately shine.
D. Until it shines like the sun.
15. “Where there is no standard, there can be no _________________.”
A. fun
B. production
C. defects
D. improvement
16. Entropy is a measure of the ______________ in any system.
A. harmony
B. excellence
C. cycle time
D. disorder
17. Standardize, in the context of 5S, is simply the result of doing the first three steps
properly – namely sort, straighten, and sweep.
A. True B. False
18. Sustain means to have the commitment and self-discipline to maintain the previous
four steps (sort, straighten, sweep, and standardize).
A. True B. False
19. The phrase “Genchi Genbutsu” means to:
A. Stop the line when a defect is found C. Manage by objectives
B. Delegate responsibility D. Go and see for yourself
20. What any organization that excels at 5S is at all times.
A. Tired B. Tour Ready C. Angry D. Broke
21. The skill matrix is also referred to as a “versatility chart.”
A. True
B. False

22. Select all the reasons we use a skill matrix.


A. To identify poorly performing employees
B. To develop future leaders
C. Identify gaps in succession planning
D. To develop a multi-skilled workforce

23. It’s best to use electronic software and databases when first creating a skill matrix.
A. True B. False
24. Please number the steps to create a skill matrix into the correct order.
_ Conduct initial skill assessment.
_ Identify the processes you want to cross train.
_ Set individual “skill up” targets.
_ Define skills levels.
_ Decide who’ll be cross-trained.

25. Job Instruction is a ______ step method for supervisors and team leaders to
effectively train people in their job.
A. three
B. four
C. two
D. five

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