Question 1

Which is the most complex chart?

Accepted Answer

A) Gantt 
B) Flow 
C) Control 
D) PERT 
A) Gantt 
B) Flow 
C) Control 
D) PERT

Question 2

Just-in-time inventory control requires a large amount of inventory and parts kept on the premises.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The critical path is the sequence of tasks that takes the shortest time to complete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Redipartz is a supplier of electronics components to a variety of manufacturers.It offers its important customers the convenience of sequential delivery.Redipartz and its major customers are likely to make use of:

Accepted Answer

A) MRP. 
B) ERP. 
C) MRP II. 
D) PERT. 
A) MRP. 
B) ERP. 
C) MRP II. 
D) PERT.

Question 5

The process layout simplifies production by using the same sequence of processes regardless of the design of the item being produced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The six sigma approach to quality control:

Accepted Answer

A) relies on a special team of experts to examine every unit of output at the end of the production process. 
B) detects potential problems before they occur. 
C) views quality control as a function of the marketing department. 
D) allows only 6 defective units per one thousand units produced. 
A) relies on a special team of experts to examine every unit of output at the end of the production process. 
B) detects potential problems before they occur. 
C) views quality control as a function of the marketing department. 
D) allows only 6 defective units per one thousand units produced.

Question 7

Only firms in the manufacturing sector can create true form utility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following events would be the strongest evidence that a firm's efforts to improve quality control were achieving their desired result?

Accepted Answer

A) A survey of customers indicates a significant increase in the level of customer satisfaction. 
B) The quality control department indicates that the number of defective parts has dropped significantly. 
C) Costs per unit of output decline by more than 10 percent. 
D) Total output increases by 20 percent without an increase in labour or materials. 
A) A survey of customers indicates a significant increase in the level of customer satisfaction. 
B) The quality control department indicates that the number of defective parts has dropped significantly. 
C) Costs per unit of output decline by more than 10 percent. 
D) Total output increases by 20 percent without an increase in labour or materials.

Question 9

Which chart is a tool used to measure progress?

Accepted Answer

A) Process layout 
B) Gantt 
C) Flow 
D) PERT 
A) Process layout 
B) Gantt 
C) Flow 
D) PERT

Question 10

When working on a major project,such as a bridge or airplane,companies use a _________ layout.

Accepted Answer

A) fixed-position 
B) modular 
C) assembly line 
D) process 
A) fixed-position 
B) modular 
C) assembly line 
D) process

Question 11

Intermittent production processes are characterized by short production runs and frequent changes of machinery in order to produce different products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

SitRite Furniture Company uses labour and machinery to transform wood,plastic,metal and cloth into comfortable chairs,sofas,and love seats.This process creates:

Accepted Answer

A) form utility. 
B) place utility. 
C) use facility. 
D) intangible productivity. 
A) form utility. 
B) place utility. 
C) use facility. 
D) intangible productivity.

Question 13

Which is more complex: a PERT chart or a Gantt chart?

Accepted Answer

A PERT chart monitors the progress of pr

Question 14

Firms that satisfy the ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 standards have demonstrated a world-class management system in both quality and environmental standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Production creates form utility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An industry where outsourcing happens is software R&D.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Evidence suggests that Canadian manufacturing firms can no longer compete against the best firms in the rest of the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

For services,facility layout is usually designed to centralize the decision-making process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Facility layout is a function of operations management that involves determining the best way to arrange resources in order to produce goods and services effectively and efficiently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Firms often use a(n)_____________ when working on a major project involving the production of a large item such as an airplane,ship,or bridge.

Accepted Answer

A) assembly line layout 
B) continuous production process 
C) fixed-position layout 
D) process manufacturing technique 
A) assembly line layout 
B) continuous production process 
C) fixed-position layout 
D) process manufacturing technique

Which is the most complex chart?

Just-in-time inventory control requires a large amount of inventory and parts kept on the premises.

The critical path is the sequence of tasks that takes the shortest time to complete.

Redipartz is a supplier of electronics components to a variety of manufacturers.It offers its important customers the convenience of sequential delivery.Redipartz and its major customers are likely to make use of:

The process layout simplifies production by using the same sequence of processes regardless of the design of the item being produced.

The six sigma approach to quality control:

Only firms in the manufacturing sector can create true form utility.

Which of the following events would be the strongest evidence that a firm's efforts to improve quality control were achieving their desired result?

Which chart is a tool used to measure progress?

When working on a major project,such as a bridge or airplane,companies use a _________ layout.

Intermittent production processes are characterized by short production runs and frequent changes of machinery in order to produce different products.

SitRite Furniture Company uses labour and machinery to transform wood,plastic,metal and cloth into comfortable chairs,sofas,and love seats.This process creates:

Which is more complex: a PERT chart or a Gantt chart?

Firms that satisfy the ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 standards have demonstrated a world-class management system in both quality and environmental standards.

Production creates form utility.

An industry where outsourcing happens is software R&D.

Evidence suggests that Canadian manufacturing firms can no longer compete against the best firms in the rest of the world.

For services,facility layout is usually designed to centralize the decision-making process.

Facility layout is a function of operations management that involves determining the best way to arrange resources in order to produce goods and services effectively and efficiently.

Firms often use a(n)_____________ when working on a major project involving the production of a large item such as an airplane,ship,or bridge.

Taking Risks and Making Profits Within the Dynamic Business Environment

How Economic Issues Affect Business

Competing in Global Markets

The Role of Government in Business

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Forms of Business Ownership

Entrepreneurship and Starting a Small Business

Management and Leadership

Adapting Organizations to Todays Markets

Motivating Employees

Human Resource Management: Finding and Keeping the Best Employees

Understanding Employeemanagement Issues and Relations

Marketing: Building Customer and Stakeholder Relationships

Managing the Marketing Mix: Product, Price, Place, and Promotion

Understanding Accounting and Financial Information

Financial Management

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Exam 10: Producing World-Class Goods and Services

Which is the most complex chart?

Just-in-time inventory control requires a large amount of inventory and parts kept on the premises.

The critical path is the sequence of tasks that takes the shortest time to complete.

Redipartz is a supplier of electronics components to a variety of manufacturers.It offers its important customers the convenience of sequential delivery.Redipartz and its major customers are likely to make use of:

The process layout simplifies production by using the same sequence of processes regardless of the design of the item being produced.

The six sigma approach to quality control:

Only firms in the manufacturing sector can create true form utility.

Which of the following events would be the strongest evidence that a firm's efforts to improve quality control were achieving their desired result?

Which chart is a tool used to measure progress?

When working on a major project,such as a bridge or airplane,companies use a _________ layout.

Intermittent production processes are characterized by short production runs and frequent changes of machinery in order to produce different products.

SitRite Furniture Company uses labour and machinery to transform wood,plastic,metal and cloth into comfortable chairs,sofas,and love seats.This process creates:

Which is more complex: a PERT chart or a Gantt chart?

Firms that satisfy the ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 standards have demonstrated a world-class management system in both quality and environmental standards.

Production creates form utility.

An industry where outsourcing happens is software R&D.

Evidence suggests that Canadian manufacturing firms can no longer compete against the best firms in the rest of the world.

For services,facility layout is usually designed to centralize the decision-making process.

Facility layout is a function of operations management that involves determining the best way to arrange resources in order to produce goods and services effectively and efficiently.

Firms often use a(n)_____________ when working on a major project involving the production of a large item such as an airplane,ship,or bridge.

Taking Risks and Making Profits Within the Dynamic Business Environment

How Economic Issues Affect Business

Competing in Global Markets

The Role of Government in Business

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Forms of Business Ownership

Entrepreneurship and Starting a Small Business

Management and Leadership

Adapting Organizations to Todays Markets

Motivating Employees

Human Resource Management: Finding and Keeping the Best Employees

Understanding Employeemanagement Issues and Relations

Marketing: Building Customer and Stakeholder Relationships

Managing the Marketing Mix: Product, Price, Place, and Promotion

Understanding Accounting and Financial Information

Financial Management

The Financial Services Industry in Canada

Filters