IASSC ICYB Exam - Topic 10 Question 40 Discussion

Actual exam question for IASSC's ICYB exam

Question #: 40
Topic #: 10

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One of the 5S approaches to eliminating waste is to minimize work activities that are out of the ordinary thereby requiring unusual decisions and actions to accomplish the correct things. This 5S tool is called __________________.

AStandardizing

BScheduling

CSustaining

DSorting

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Suggested Answer: D

by Yolando at Nov 19, 2022, 09:01 AM

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Junita

4 months ago

Scheduling seems off for this context.

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Tuyet

4 months ago

I thought it was Sorting, but maybe I'm wrong.

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Viola

5 months ago

Wait, is it really that simple?

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Hubert

5 months ago

Totally agree, it helps streamline processes!

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Deandrea

5 months ago

I think it's Standardizing.

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Carissa

5 months ago

I feel like "Sustaining" could also be a contender, but it doesn't quite match the focus on minimizing out-of-the-ordinary work.

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Refugia

5 months ago

I’m torn between "Standardizing" and "Scheduling." They both seem relevant, but I think "Standardizing" is more about minimizing those unusual activities.

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Jutta

5 months ago

I remember practicing a question about the 5S tools, and "Sorting" was mentioned a lot. But this one seems more about consistency.

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Marsha

5 months ago

I think this might be "Standardizing," but I'm not entirely sure. It feels like the right fit for reducing unusual decisions.

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Ollie

5 months ago

I think "expected capacity planning" deals more with forecasts rather than actual utilization, so I'm hesitant about that one.

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Georgene

5 months ago

This is a tricky one. I'm not sure if I fully understand the implications of each option. I think I'll mark options B and D, as they seem to be the most relevant to the problem, but I'm not 100% certain.

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Monte

5 months ago

I'm a bit unsure about this one. Scrum is supposed to be an agile methodology, but I'm not sure if that means it's completely flexible or if there are core principles that can't be changed.

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Thomasena

10 months ago

Standardizing, for sure. Anything that helps me avoid having to make unusual decisions on the job is a winner in my book!

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Ty

9 months ago

It's so much easier when you don't have to constantly make unusual decisions on the job.

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Daron

9 months ago

I agree, having standard procedures in place can really streamline processes.

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Haydee

9 months ago

Standardizing is definitely key in eliminating waste and making work more efficient.

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Kayleigh

10 months ago

Ha, this exam is really trying to catch us out! I'm going with Standardizing - it's the only one that directly addresses eliminating unusual decisions and actions.

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Brandee

9 months ago

Standardizing is definitely the way to go for eliminating waste in this scenario.

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Raul

9 months ago

I think you're right, Standardizing is the best choice here.

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Tammara

9 months ago

I agree, Standardizing makes the most sense in this context.

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Glen

10 months ago

Ooh, this is a tricky one. I'm tempted to say Sorting, but that doesn't really fit the description. Maybe Sustaining, to keep the standardized process in place?

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