Question 1

Which of the following is least likely to be a country (national)factor in location decisions?

Accepted Answer

A) Location of raw materials 
B) Markets 
C) Government subsidies 
D) Zoning/regulations 
E) Labour factors 
A) Location of raw materials 
B) Markets 
C) Government subsidies 
D) Zoning/regulations 
E) Labour factors D

Question 2

Phi Upsilon Nu,a student social organization,has two different locations under consideration for constructing a new chapter house.PhUN's president,a POM student,estimates that due to differing land costs,utility rates,etc.,both fixed and variable costs would be different for each of the proposed sites,as follows:   What would be total annual costs for the Alpha Ave.location with 20 persons living there?

Accepted Answer

A) $4,000 
B) $10,000 
C) $16,000 
D) $20,000 
E) $26,000 
A) $4,000 
B) $10,000 
C) $16,000 
D) $20,000 
E) $26,000 C

Question 3

11eab92b_c492_aadb_99e6_fde94ba4ccd3 For what quantity would you be indifferent between selecting site A or site B?

Accepted Answer

10,000 units per year

Question 4

What is the primary reason a retailer would want to gather data utilizing GIS information?

Accepted Answer

A) To plan delivery routes and schedules 
B) To attract advertisers 
C) To map out local businesses 
D) To link customers with location 
E) To balance supply and demand 
A) To plan delivery routes and schedules 
B) To attract advertisers 
C) To map out local businesses 
D) To link customers with location 
E) To balance supply and demand

Question 5

In location planning,the location of raw materials,the location of markets and labour factors are considered:

Accepted Answer

A) regional factors. 
B) community factors. 
C) site-related factors. 
D) the basis of negotiating government subsidies. 
A) regional factors. 
B) community factors. 
C) site-related factors. 
D) the basis of negotiating government subsidies.

Question 6

Which of the following is not categorized as a community/site-related consideration in location planning?

Accepted Answer

A) Labour laws 
B) Recreation facilities 
C) Education facilities 
D) Transportation systems 
E) Medical facilities 
A) Labour laws 
B) Recreation facilities 
C) Education facilities 
D) Transportation systems 
E) Medical facilities

Question 7

A manufacturing firm is considering two locations for a plant to produce a new product.The two locations have fixed and variable costs as follows:   If annual demand is estimated to be 20,000 units,which location should the company select?

Accepted Answer

A) Atlanta. 
B) Phoenix 
C) Either Atlanta or Phoenix. 
D) Neither Atlanta nor Phoenix. 
A) Atlanta. 
B) Phoenix 
C) Either Atlanta or Phoenix. 
D) Neither Atlanta nor Phoenix.

Question 8

A location analysis has been narrowed down to three locations.The critical factors,their weights,and the ratings for each location are shown below:   What is the composite score for location A?

Accepted Answer

A) 69 
B) 72 
C) 75 
D) 79 
E) 82 
A) 69 
B) 72 
C) 75 
D) 79 
E) 82

Question 9

Since they can almost always be secured,government subsidies is not a significant factor in location decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A manufacturing firm is considering two locations for a plant to produce a new product.The two locations have fixed and variable costs as follows:   What would the total annual costs be for the Phoenix location with an annual output of 10,000 units?

Accepted Answer

A) $280,000 
B) $140,000 
C) $220,000 
D) $300,000 
E) $156,000 
A) $280,000 
B) $140,000 
C) $220,000 
D) $300,000 
E) $156,000

Question 11

Phi Upsilon Nu,a student social organization,has two different locations under consideration for constructing a new chapter house.PhUN's president,a POM student,estimates that due to differing land costs,utility rates,etc.,both fixed and variable costs would be different for each of the proposed sites,as follows:   What would be total annual costs for either location at the point of indifference?

Accepted Answer

A) $26,000 
B) $28,000 
C) $30,000 
D) $32,000 
E) $34,000 
A) $26,000 
B) $28,000 
C) $30,000 
D) $32,000 
E) $34,000

Question 12

A manufacturing firm is considering two locations for a plant to produce a new product.The two locations have fixed and variable costs as follows:   At what annual output would the company be indifferent between the two locations?

Accepted Answer

A) 60,000 units 
B) 15,000 units 
C) 10,000 units 
D) 20,000 units 
E) 4,000 units 
A) 60,000 units 
B) 15,000 units 
C) 10,000 units 
D) 20,000 units 
E) 4,000 units

Question 13

Location decisions are basically one-time decisions that only pertain to newly formed organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The fact that most types of firms are located in every section of the country suggests that in many cases,location decisions are not overly important.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

For agricultural companies,locating close to raw materials is typically a necessity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The centre of gravity method is a location planning technique that determines a composite score from factor evaluation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is not considered a reason for foreign firms to locate in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A) Decreased delivery time to Canadian customers 
B) Access to Canadian natural resources 
C) Canadian workers are well educated 
D) Political stability 
E) Lack of government involvement in location decisions 
A) Decreased delivery time to Canadian customers 
B) Access to Canadian natural resources 
C) Canadian workers are well educated 
D) Political stability 
E) Lack of government involvement in location decisions

Question 18

Taxes are an example of a regional/country-related factor in location decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Location decisions are a highly important part of production system design because: I.typically they are made rather frequently
II)they impact operating costs
III)they entail a high-cost,short-term commitment

Accepted Answer

A) typically,they are made rather frequently 
B) they impact operating costs 
C) they entail a high-cost,short-term commitment 
D) mistakes can be easily overcome 
E) they are usually based on one single factor 
A) typically,they are made rather frequently 
B) they impact operating costs 
C) they entail a high-cost,short-term commitment 
D) mistakes can be easily overcome 
E) they are usually based on one single factor

Question 20

The first step in the location decision process is to determine a short list of approximately 3 or 4 potential sites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Location Planning and Analysis

Which of the following is least likely to be a country (national)factor in location decisions?

11eab92b_c492_aadb_99e6_fde94ba4ccd3 For what quantity would you be indifferent between selecting site A or site B?

What is the primary reason a retailer would want to gather data utilizing GIS information?

In location planning,the location of raw materials,the location of markets and labour factors are considered:

Which of the following is not categorized as a community/site-related consideration in location planning?

A manufacturing firm is considering two locations for a plant to produce a new product.The two locations have fixed and variable costs as follows: If annual demand is estimated to be 20,000 units,which location should the company select?

A location analysis has been narrowed down to three locations.The critical factors,their weights,and the ratings for each location are shown below: What is the composite score for location A?

Since they can almost always be secured,government subsidies is not a significant factor in location decisions.

A manufacturing firm is considering two locations for a plant to produce a new product.The two locations have fixed and variable costs as follows: What would the total annual costs be for the Phoenix location with an annual output of 10,000 units?

A manufacturing firm is considering two locations for a plant to produce a new product.The two locations have fixed and variable costs as follows: At what annual output would the company be indifferent between the two locations?

Location decisions are basically one-time decisions that only pertain to newly formed organizations.

The fact that most types of firms are located in every section of the country suggests that in many cases,location decisions are not overly important.

For agricultural companies,locating close to raw materials is typically a necessity.

The centre of gravity method is a location planning technique that determines a composite score from factor evaluation.

Which of the following is not considered a reason for foreign firms to locate in Canada?

Taxes are an example of a regional/country-related factor in location decisions.

Location decisions are a highly important part of production system design because: I.typically they are made rather frequently II)they impact operating costs III)they entail a high-cost,short-term commitment

The first step in the location decision process is to determine a short list of approximately 3 or 4 potential sites.

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