Q1. “Kaizen“ is word from which language ?

A. English 

B. American 

C. Japanese 

D. Kazakistan 

E. Korean 

F. Hindi


Q2. “Kaizen“ has been derived from which two words

A. Small Improvement 

B. Ka + izen 

C. Kai + Zen 

D. Kaiz + en


Q3. What is meaning of “KAI” in Kaizen ?

A. To modify, to change 

B. Make good, make better. 

C. Small Improvement 

D. Quality

E. Quality Circle 

F. Operational Excellence


Q4. What is meaning of “Zen” in Kaizen ?

A. To modify, or to change 

B. Think, make good, or make better. 

C. Small Improvement 

D. Quality 

E. Quality Circle 

F. Operational


Q5. What is meaning of “Kaizen” ?

A. Make it easier by studying it, and making the improvement through elimination of waste.

B. Improve Quality and Market Share

C. Reduce Cost & Win Award

D. Share problems to top management.


Q6. Kaizen is the practice of what type of improvement.

A. Small and Continuous Improvement 

B. Improvement in Manufacturing Area Only

C. Applicable for Japanese Company Only


Q7. What is ‘TRUE’ about “Kaizen”?

A. Good processes bring good results 

B. Go see for yourself to grasp the current situation

C. Speak with data, manage by facts 

D. All of the above


Q8. Fill in the blanks-

One of the most notable features of kaizen is that big results come from many _____________ changes accumulated over time.

A. Frequent 

B. Small 

C. Large 

D. All Types of Change


Q9. What is ‘TRUE’ about “Kaizen”?

A. Take action to contain and correct root causes of problems 

B. Work as a team

C. Kaizen is everybody’s business 

D. All of the above


Q10. One of the main objectives of Kaizen is “making the improvement through elimination of _________?

A. Improvements 

B. Waste 

C. Challenges 

D. Breakdown only


Q11. As per Production System if VA is Value Addition. What is NVA?

A. Non - Value Addition 

B. Non - Variable Asset 

C. Now - Value Addition


Q12. Fill in the Blanks?

This is a Japanese word that literally means "the Real Place". Used in the context of KAIZEN, _________ usually refers to the shop floor or to the place where the Core Process is going on.

A. Kaizen 

B. Gemba 

C. Seiton 

D. Shitshuki


Q13. Fill in the Blanks?

________________ is a Japanese term meaning "change for the better". Applied to business organizations, it implies continuing improvement involving everyone that does not cost much.

A. Kaizen 

B. Gemba 

C. Seiton 

D. Shitshuki