Question 1

A net-change MRP is one that involves periodically updating all aspects of an MRP system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Load reports compare planned capacity requirements with projected capacity and availability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which is true of a net-change MRP?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a batch-type system which is updated periodically. 
B) It generates exception reports. 
C) The basic production plan is modified to reflect changes as they occur. 
D) It is used to authorize the execution of planned orders. 
E) It indicates the amount and timing of future changes. 
A) It is a batch-type system which is updated periodically. 
B) It generates exception reports. 
C) The basic production plan is modified to reflect changes as they occur. 
D) It is used to authorize the execution of planned orders. 
E) It indicates the amount and timing of future changes.

Question 4

Given the following data,construct a material requirements plan which will result in 100 units of Parent #1 (P1)at the beginning of week 6,and 200 units of Parent #2 (P2)at the beginning of week 8:
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Accepted Answer

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Question 5

The gross requirements of a given part or component are determined from:

Accepted Answer

A) net requirements + amount on-hand. 
B) gross requirements of the immediate parent(s). 
C) planned order releases of the end item. 
D) net requirements of the end item. 
E) planned order release of the immediate parent(s). 
A) net requirements + amount on-hand. 
B) gross requirements of the immediate parent(s). 
C) planned order releases of the end item. 
D) net requirements of the end item. 
E) planned order release of the immediate parent(s).

Question 6

Pegging is used primarily for which one of the following purposes?

Accepted Answer

A) Identifying parent items that have generated a certain set of requirements for an item. 
B) Identifying the supplier of a given component. 
C) Identifying the supplier of a given component's parent. 
D) Periodically update material requirements as conditions change. 
E) Obtaining exception reports due to periodic changes in material requirements. 
A) Identifying parent items that have generated a certain set of requirements for an item. 
B) Identifying the supplier of a given component. 
C) Identifying the supplier of a given component's parent. 
D) Periodically update material requirements as conditions change. 
E) Obtaining exception reports due to periodic changes in material requirements.

Question 7

Gross requirements for components are equal to the gross requirements of their immediate parent multiplied by the quantity per parent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Safety time is sometimes used in MRP rather than safety stock.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Independent demand tends to be ___________,while dependent demand tends to be __________.

Accepted Answer

A) unstable; smooth 
B) unstable; stable 
C) stable; lumpy 
D) smooth; sawtooth 
E) sawtooth; smooth 
A) unstable; smooth 
B) unstable; stable 
C) stable; lumpy 
D) smooth; sawtooth 
E) sawtooth; smooth

Question 10

Which of these products and services would be most likely to have dependent demand?

Accepted Answer

A) Automobiles 
B) Frozen vegetables 
C) Flowers 
D) Lumber 
E) Gasoline 
A) Automobiles 
B) Frozen vegetables 
C) Flowers 
D) Lumber 
E) Gasoline

Question 11

A bill of material contains a listing of all the raw materials,parts,and subassemblies needed to produce one unit of an end item.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

ERP packages are intended to fit established ways of doing business,but some modifications to business processes or the ERP software are typically required.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Great Product,Ltd.has just received an order for 100 Whozats,which must be ready for delivery at the start of week six.An MRP planner has prepared the following table showing product structure,lead times (orders are lot-for-lot),and quantities on hand:   What is the net requirement for Whatzats to fill this order?

Accepted Answer

A) 100 
B) 140 
C) 150 
D) 180 
E) 200 
A) 100 
B) 140 
C) 150 
D) 180 
E) 200

Question 14

Dependent demand tends to be intermittent,whereas independent demand tends to be more stable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Independent demand tends to be more sporadic or "lumpy" than dependent demand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Under fixed-interval lot sizing,order sizes for component parts are determined based on which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Gross requirements for one period. 
B) Net requirements for some predetermined number of periods. 
C) Economic order quantity for one period. 
D) Gross requirements - net requirements for a predetermined number of periods. 
E) Net requirements - amount on-hand for a predetermined number of periods. 
A) Gross requirements for one period. 
B) Net requirements for some predetermined number of periods. 
C) Economic order quantity for one period. 
D) Gross requirements - net requirements for a predetermined number of periods. 
E) Net requirements - amount on-hand for a predetermined number of periods.

Question 17

The hierarchical diagram that depicts the subassemblies and components that are needed to produce and/or assemble a product is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) assembly time chart. 
B) product structure tree. 
C) MRP II. 
D) pegging. 
E) assembly diagram 
A) assembly time chart. 
B) product structure tree. 
C) MRP II. 
D) pegging. 
E) assembly diagram

Question 18

Given an order cost of $100,a,per period holding cost of $.50,and the following requirements schedule:   If the firm is using lot size for a fixed period of two,what is the order size for the first order?

Accepted Answer

A) 120 
B) 200 
C) 280 
D) 160 
E) 150 
A) 120 
B) 200 
C) 280 
D) 160 
E) 150

Exam 20: Material Requirements Planning and Enterprise Resource Planning

A net-change MRP is one that involves periodically updating all aspects of an MRP system.

Load reports compare planned capacity requirements with projected capacity and availability.

Which is true of a net-change MRP?

Given the following data,construct a material requirements plan which will result in 100 units of Parent #1 (P1)at the beginning of week 6,and 200 units of Parent #2 (P2)at the beginning of week 8: 11eab92b_c482_30a5_99e6_39a91fdebcbe

The gross requirements of a given part or component are determined from:

Pegging is used primarily for which one of the following purposes?

Gross requirements for components are equal to the gross requirements of their immediate parent multiplied by the quantity per parent.

Safety time is sometimes used in MRP rather than safety stock.

Independent demand tends to be ___________,while dependent demand tends to be __________.

Which of these products and services would be most likely to have dependent demand?

A bill of material contains a listing of all the raw materials,parts,and subassemblies needed to produce one unit of an end item.

ERP packages are intended to fit established ways of doing business,but some modifications to business processes or the ERP software are typically required.

Dependent demand tends to be intermittent,whereas independent demand tends to be more stable.

Independent demand tends to be more sporadic or "lumpy" than dependent demand.

Under fixed-interval lot sizing,order sizes for component parts are determined based on which one of the following?

The hierarchical diagram that depicts the subassemblies and components that are needed to produce and/or assemble a product is called a(n):

Given an order cost of $100,a,per period holding cost of $.50,and the following requirements schedule: If the firm is using lot size for a fixed period of two,what is the order size for the first order?

Introduction to Operations Management

Competitiveness, strategic Planning, and Productivity

Demand Forecasting

Product Design

Reliability

Strategic Capacity Planning

Decision Analysis

Process Design and Facility Layout

Linear Programming

Workjob Design

Learning Curves

Location Planning and Analysis

the Transportation Model

Management of Quality

Statistical Quality Control

Acceptance Sampling

Supply Chain Management

Inventory Management

Aggregate Operations Planning and Master Scheduling

Just-In-Time and Lean Production

Maintenance

Job and Staff Scheduling

Project Management

Waiting-Line Analysis

Simulation

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