Question 1

Statistical fluctuation refers to the normal variation about a mean or average.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is one of Dr.Eli Goldratt's rules of production scheduling for optimized production technology?

Accepted Answer

A) Utilization and activation of a resource are not the same 
B) Do not allow bottlenecks to govern the flow of the line 
C) An hour lost at a bottleneck saves an hour for the entire system 
D) Balance the capacities, not the flows 
E) The level of utilization of a bottleneck resource is not determined by its own potential but by some other constraint in the system 
A) Utilization and activation of a resource are not the same 
B) Do not allow bottlenecks to govern the flow of the line 
C) An hour lost at a bottleneck saves an hour for the entire system 
D) Balance the capacities, not the flows 
E) The level of utilization of a bottleneck resource is not determined by its own potential but by some other constraint in the system

Question 3

In a process sequence where a product flows from process A to process B, process B is called the dependent process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to the theory of constraints, a capacity-constrained resource (CCR) is one whose utilization is close to capacity and could be a bottleneck if it is not scheduled carefully.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

JIT requires a stable production level.When compared to synchronous manufacturing this is viewed as a negative aspect of JIT.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

On an assembly line a process batch can be infinite.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to the theory of constraints which of the following is a kind of time that makes up the cycle time in production?

Accepted Answer

A) Process time 
B) Starting time 
C) Quitting time 
D) Information time 
E) Finish time 
A) Process time 
B) Starting time 
C) Quitting time 
D) Information time 
E) Finish time

Question 8

Which of the following is a "focusing step" of Dr.Eli Goldratt's theory of constraints?

Accepted Answer

A) Reduce system constraints 
B) Reinforce system constraints 
C) Support system constraints 
D) If you have no system constraints, make some 
E) Identify system constraints 
A) Reduce system constraints 
B) Reinforce system constraints 
C) Support system constraints 
D) If you have no system constraints, make some 
E) Identify system constraints

Question 9

Because of statistical fluctuation (processing times vary around an average processing time) dependent sequences can operate without any inventory between workstations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to the theory of constraints the term productivity is defined as all those actions that bring a company closer to its goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Transfer batch is another term for process batch.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The "dollar days" inventory measurement may be used to focus management's attention on where inventory is located.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to the theory of constraints which of the following is a financial measurement that can be used to measure the firm's ability to make money?

Accepted Answer

A) Net profit 
B) Throughput 
C) Inventory 
D) Sales 
E) Retained earnings 
A) Net profit 
B) Throughput 
C) Inventory 
D) Sales 
E) Retained earnings

Question 14

Smaller transfer batches give lower work-in-process inventory and faster product flow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In a process sequence where a product flows from process A to process B, process B is called the contingent process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Larger transfer batches give shorter lead times and lower inventories, and there is more material handling than smaller transfer batches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Rather than try to adjust the master production schedule to change resource loads, it is more practical to control the flow at each bottleneck or CCR to bring capacities in line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to the theory of constraints, capacity is the time available for production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Synchronous manufacturing refers to the entire production process working together in harmony to achieve the goals of the firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to the theory of constraints which of the following is an operational measurement that can be used to measure the firm's ability to make money?

Accepted Answer

A) Net profit 
B) Throughput 
C) Return on investment 
D) Sales 
E) Direct labor hours 
A) Net profit 
B) Throughput 
C) Return on investment 
D) Sales 
E) Direct labor hours

Statistical fluctuation refers to the normal variation about a mean or average.

Which of the following is one of Dr.Eli Goldratt's rules of production scheduling for optimized production technology?

In a process sequence where a product flows from process A to process B, process B is called the dependent process.

According to the theory of constraints, a capacity-constrained resource (CCR) is one whose utilization is close to capacity and could be a bottleneck if it is not scheduled carefully.

JIT requires a stable production level.When compared to synchronous manufacturing this is viewed as a negative aspect of JIT.

On an assembly line a process batch can be infinite.

According to the theory of constraints which of the following is a kind of time that makes up the cycle time in production?

Which of the following is a "focusing step" of Dr.Eli Goldratt's theory of constraints?

Because of statistical fluctuation (processing times vary around an average processing time) dependent sequences can operate without any inventory between workstations.

According to the theory of constraints the term productivity is defined as all those actions that bring a company closer to its goals.

Transfer batch is another term for process batch.

The "dollar days" inventory measurement may be used to focus management's attention on where inventory is located.

According to the theory of constraints which of the following is a financial measurement that can be used to measure the firm's ability to make money?

Smaller transfer batches give lower work-in-process inventory and faster product flow.

In a process sequence where a product flows from process A to process B, process B is called the contingent process.

Larger transfer batches give shorter lead times and lower inventories, and there is more material handling than smaller transfer batches.

Rather than try to adjust the master production schedule to change resource loads, it is more practical to control the flow at each bottleneck or CCR to bring capacities in line.

According to the theory of constraints, capacity is the time available for production.

Synchronous manufacturing refers to the entire production process working together in harmony to achieve the goals of the firm.

According to the theory of constraints which of the following is an operational measurement that can be used to measure the firm's ability to make money?

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Exam 20: Constraint Management

Statistical fluctuation refers to the normal variation about a mean or average.

Which of the following is one of Dr.Eli Goldratt's rules of production scheduling for optimized production technology?

In a process sequence where a product flows from process A to process B, process B is called the dependent process.

According to the theory of constraints, a capacity-constrained resource (CCR) is one whose utilization is close to capacity and could be a bottleneck if it is not scheduled carefully.

JIT requires a stable production level.When compared to synchronous manufacturing this is viewed as a negative aspect of JIT.

On an assembly line a process batch can be infinite.

According to the theory of constraints which of the following is a kind of time that makes up the cycle time in production?

Which of the following is a "focusing step" of Dr.Eli Goldratt's theory of constraints?

Because of statistical fluctuation (processing times vary around an average processing time) dependent sequences can operate without any inventory between workstations.

According to the theory of constraints the term productivity is defined as all those actions that bring a company closer to its goals.

Transfer batch is another term for process batch.

The "dollar days" inventory measurement may be used to focus management's attention on where inventory is located.

According to the theory of constraints which of the following is a financial measurement that can be used to measure the firm's ability to make money?

Smaller transfer batches give lower work-in-process inventory and faster product flow.

In a process sequence where a product flows from process A to process B, process B is called the contingent process.

Larger transfer batches give shorter lead times and lower inventories, and there is more material handling than smaller transfer batches.

Rather than try to adjust the master production schedule to change resource loads, it is more practical to control the flow at each bottleneck or CCR to bring capacities in line.

According to the theory of constraints, capacity is the time available for production.

Synchronous manufacturing refers to the entire production process working together in harmony to achieve the goals of the firm.

According to the theory of constraints which of the following is an operational measurement that can be used to measure the firm's ability to make money?

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Strategy and Sustainability

Product and Service Design

Strategic Capacity Management

Process Analysis

Production Processes

Service Processes

Health Care Processes

Six-Sigma Quality

Projects

Global Sourcing and Procurement

Location, Logistics and Distribution

Lean and Sustainable Supply Chains

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

Demand Management and Forecasting

Sales and Operations Planning

Inventory Control

Material Requirements Planning

Scheduling

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