Question 1

In sales and operation plan the scheduling of vacation is often a critical factor in production stability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

One distinction between manufacturing and services that affects scheduling is that service operations demand often is less predictable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A business plan is a schedule that specifies the timing and size of production quantities for each product in the product families.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A plant facing seasonal demand can stock ________ inventory during light demand periods and use it during heavy demand periods.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A plant facing seasonal demand can stock...

Question 5

Which of the following statements is not consistent with the typical objectives of developing aggregate plants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Improving on-time delivery to maximize customer service. 
B)  Minimize changes in production rates to avoid potential difficulties in coordinating with suppliers. 
C)  Strive for low utilization of expensive production assets to maintain a large capacity cushion 
D)  Minimize the accumulation of inventory. 
A)  Improving on-time delivery to maximize customer service. 
B)  Minimize changes in production rates to avoid potential difficulties in coordinating with suppliers. 
C)  Strive for low utilization of expensive production assets to maintain a large capacity cushion 
D)  Minimize the accumulation of inventory.

Question 6

Gantt charts can be used to

Accepted Answer

A)  monitor the progress of jobs but cannot be used to sequence work on each machine. 
B)  sequence work on each machine but cannot be used to monitor the progress of each job. 
C)  monitor the progress of jobs and sequence work on each machine. 
D)  monitor the average number of defective parts generated by a machine on each job. 
A)  monitor the progress of jobs but cannot be used to sequence work on each machine. 
B)  sequence work on each machine but cannot be used to monitor the progress of each job. 
C)  monitor the progress of jobs and sequence work on each machine. 
D)  monitor the average number of defective parts generated by a machine on each job.

Question 7

Table 11.3
Bluebird University provides tutoring services for undergraduate students seven days a week. The daily requirements for tutors are:
 $$\begin{array} { | r | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Day } & \mathrm { M } & \mathrm { T } & \mathrm { W } & \mathrm { TH } & \mathrm { F } & \mathrm { S } & \mathrm { SU } \
\hline \text { Requirement } & 5 & 4 & 7 & 3 & 6 & 3 & 3 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ 
Each tutor works five days a week and must have two consecutive days off, according to the contract.
-Use the information in Table 11.3.What is the minimum number of tutors required if preference is given to the pair S-Su in case of a tie in the selection off days?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 7 
B)  7 
C)  8 
D)  9 
A)  less than 7 
B)  7 
C)  8 
D)  9

Question 8

________ is the situation that occurs when employees do not work productively for the regular-time workday or workweek.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the situation that occurs when...

Question 9

Table 11.1
Gable Express Co. provides delivery service seven days a week.
The daily requirements (in workers) are estimated as follows:
 $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | c | } 
\hline \text { Day } & \mathrm { M } & \mathrm { T } & \mathrm { W } & \mathrm { TH } & \mathrm { F } & \mathrm { S } & \mathrm { SU } \
\hline \text { Requirement } & 8 & 4 & 5 & 3 & 7 & 3 & 3 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ 
Each worker is required to work five days per week,
and each must have two consecutive days off.
-Use the information in Table 11.1.How much total slack will be generated from the schedule?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 6 days 
B)  6 days 
C)  7 days 
D)  greater than 7 days 
A)  less than 6 days 
B)  6 days 
C)  7 days 
D)  greater than 7 days

Question 10

The Gantt chart can be used as a tool for sequencing work on machines and monitoring its progress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In the manufacturing sector,aggregate planning links strategic goals to a production plant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Wally's Bar operates seven days a week.The daily requirements (in workers)are estimated as follows:
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\hline & \mathrm { M } & \mathrm { T } & \mathrm { W } & \mathrm { TH } & \mathrm { F } & \mathrm { S } & \mathrm { SU } \
\hline \text { Base Requirements } & 2 & 3 & 5 & 4 & 5 & 4 & 4 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ 
Each worker is required to work five days per week,and each must have two consecutive days off.What is the minimum number of workers needed?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Due to the large number of possible strategies,finding an ideal mix strategy for an aggregate plan is complicated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The amount of overtime and the number of employees in the workforce are both adjustable elements of capacity when implementing aggregate planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A(n)________ chart for a manufacturing plant graphically depicts the sequence of future work at various machines or work stations in a plant.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ chart for a manufacturing plant graphically...

Question 16

One of the adjustable elements of aggregate planning,as regards to capacity,is the percentage of subcontracting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which one of the following statements concerning typical objectives of production and staffing plans is best?

Accepted Answer

A)  Improved on-time delivery also means minimizing inventory investment. 
B)  Minimizing costs will also minimize changes in the workforce levels. 
C)  Maximizing profits also minimizes inventory investment. 
D)  Adjusting workforce levels may cause lower productivity because new employees typically need time to become fully productive. 
A)  Improved on-time delivery also means minimizing inventory investment. 
B)  Minimizing costs will also minimize changes in the workforce levels. 
C)  Maximizing profits also minimizes inventory investment. 
D)  Adjusting workforce levels may cause lower productivity because new employees typically need time to become fully productive.

Question 18

A(n)________ is a projected statement of income,costs,and profits.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ is a projected statement of income,costs,and...

In sales and operation plan the scheduling of vacation is often a critical factor in production stability.

One distinction between manufacturing and services that affects scheduling is that service operations demand often is less predictable.

A business plan is a schedule that specifies the timing and size of production quantities for each product in the product families.

A plant facing seasonal demand can stock ________ inventory during light demand periods and use it during heavy demand periods.

Which of the following statements is not consistent with the typical objectives of developing aggregate plants?

Gantt charts can be used to

________ is the situation that occurs when employees do not work productively for the regular-time workday or workweek.

The Gantt chart can be used as a tool for sequencing work on machines and monitoring its progress.

In the manufacturing sector,aggregate planning links strategic goals to a production plant.

Wally's Bar operates seven days a week.The daily requirements (in workers)are estimated as follows: Base Requirements 2 3 5 4 5 4 4 Each worker is required to work five days per week,and each must have two consecutive days off.What is the minimum number of workers needed?

Due to the large number of possible strategies,finding an ideal mix strategy for an aggregate plan is complicated.

The amount of overtime and the number of employees in the workforce are both adjustable elements of capacity when implementing aggregate planning.

A(n)________ chart for a manufacturing plant graphically depicts the sequence of future work at various machines or work stations in a plant.

One of the adjustable elements of aggregate planning,as regards to capacity,is the percentage of subcontracting.

Which one of the following statements concerning typical objectives of production and staffing plans is best?

A(n)________ is a projected statement of income,costs,and profits.

Creating Customer Value through Operations

Supply Chain Management

Process Configuration

Capacity

Inventory Management

Quality and Process Improvement

Lean Systems

Managing Projects

Location and Layout

Managing Demand and Forecasting

Resource Planning

Decision Making

Financial Analysis

Work Measurement

Learning Curve Analysis

Computer-Integrated Manufacturing

Acceptance Sampling Plans

Simulation

Special Inventory Models

Linear Programming

Waiting Lines

Filters

Exam 11: Operations Planning and Scheduling

In sales and operation plan the scheduling of vacation is often a critical factor in production stability.

One distinction between manufacturing and services that affects scheduling is that service operations demand often is less predictable.

A business plan is a schedule that specifies the timing and size of production quantities for each product in the product families.

A plant facing seasonal demand can stock ________ inventory during light demand periods and use it during heavy demand periods.

Which of the following statements is not consistent with the typical objectives of developing aggregate plants?

Gantt charts can be used to

________ is the situation that occurs when employees do not work productively for the regular-time workday or workweek.

The Gantt chart can be used as a tool for sequencing work on machines and monitoring its progress.

In the manufacturing sector,aggregate planning links strategic goals to a production plant.

Wally's Bar operates seven days a week.The daily requirements (in workers)are estimated as follows: Base Requirements 2 3 5 4 5 4 4 Each worker is required to work five days per week,and each must have two consecutive days off.What is the minimum number of workers needed?

Due to the large number of possible strategies,finding an ideal mix strategy for an aggregate plan is complicated.

The amount of overtime and the number of employees in the workforce are both adjustable elements of capacity when implementing aggregate planning.

A(n)________ chart for a manufacturing plant graphically depicts the sequence of future work at various machines or work stations in a plant.

One of the adjustable elements of aggregate planning,as regards to capacity,is the percentage of subcontracting.

Which one of the following statements concerning typical objectives of production and staffing plans is best?

A(n)________ is a projected statement of income,costs,and profits.

Creating Customer Value through Operations

Supply Chain Management

Process Configuration

Capacity

Inventory Management

Quality and Process Improvement

Lean Systems

Managing Projects

Location and Layout

Managing Demand and Forecasting

Resource Planning

Decision Making

Financial Analysis

Work Measurement

Learning Curve Analysis

Computer-Integrated Manufacturing

Acceptance Sampling Plans

Simulation

Special Inventory Models

Linear Programming

Waiting Lines

Filters