Question 1

The last step in DBR production scheduling is to?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identify the constrained resource(s) or bottleneck(s) in the system 
B)  Synchronize the release of work 
C)  Use inventory buffers at the critical bottlenecks 
D)  Forecast the demand 
A)  Identify the constrained resource(s) or bottleneck(s) in the system 
B)  Synchronize the release of work 
C)  Use inventory buffers at the critical bottlenecks 
D)  Forecast the demand

Question 2

If an assembly line has an efficiency of 80% with 3 workcenters, how would adding a fourth workcenter affect assembly line efficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Efficiency would increase 
B)  Efficiency would decrease 
C)  Efficiency would not change 
D)  Efficiency would increase, but may become infeasible 
A)  Efficiency would increase 
B)  Efficiency would decrease 
C)  Efficiency would not change 
D)  Efficiency would increase, but may become infeasible

Question 3

In a material flow map, a solid arrow represents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical movement/transportation 
B)  Information flow 
C)  Physical movement/transportation or information flow 
D)  Neither physical movement/transportation nor information flow 
A)  Physical movement/transportation 
B)  Information flow 
C)  Physical movement/transportation or information flow 
D)  Neither physical movement/transportation nor information flow

Question 4

Assume that an assembly line has four tasks that must be completed (in order, A, B, C, and D). The tasks have processing times of 8, 12, 9, and 10 minutes per unit, respectively. Which task is the bottleneck?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 5

Manufacturing flexibility refers to all of the following except?

Accepted Answer

A)  Create different product types 
B)  Efficiently dispose of damaged WIP 
C)  Change the order in how processes are operated 
D)  Change process capacities 
A)  Create different product types 
B)  Efficiently dispose of damaged WIP 
C)  Change the order in how processes are operated 
D)  Change process capacities

Question 6

A good process-focused layout should seek to?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maximize product lead times 
B)  Maximize WIP inventory 
C)  Minimize time in system 
D)  Minimize total distance traveled 
A)  Maximize product lead times 
B)  Maximize WIP inventory 
C)  Minimize time in system 
D)  Minimize total distance traveled

Question 7

A part of a process where a product is being worked on would be represented by a rectangle in a material flow map.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

_________ refers to the evaluation of a process for effectiveness, quality, and productivity.

Accepted Answer

Material f

Question 9

Material flow mapping involves all of the following except?

Accepted Answer

A)  Understand process flows 
B)  Identify activity sequences 
C)  Warranty claims 
D)  Manage or eliminate non-value-adding activities 
A)  Understand process flows 
B)  Identify activity sequences 
C)  Warranty claims 
D)  Manage or eliminate non-value-adding activities

Question 10

Process-focused layouts tend to sacrifice all of the following except?

Accepted Answer

A)  Speed 
B)  Production rate 
C)  Machine utilization 
D)  Flexibility 
A)  Speed 
B)  Production rate 
C)  Machine utilization 
D)  Flexibility

Question 11

If a bottleneck process has a processing rate of 20 units per hour, what is the processing rate of the system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Less than 20 units per hour 
B)  20 units per hour 
C)  More than 20 units per hour 
D)  The processing rate cannot be determined from the information given 
A)  Less than 20 units per hour 
B)  20 units per hour 
C)  More than 20 units per hour 
D)  The processing rate cannot be determined from the information given

Question 12

All of the following are strategies that can be employed in a retail layout except?

Accepted Answer

A)  Space-out the high demand items around the furthest reaches of the location 
B)  Place high profit-margin items and impulse items on end-aisle locations or at the storefront to maximize exposure 
C)  Place low value items directly in customer line of sight 
D)  Within a product line, space-out popular models to maximize exposure to others 
A)  Space-out the high demand items around the furthest reaches of the location 
B)  Place high profit-margin items and impulse items on end-aisle locations or at the storefront to maximize exposure 
C)  Place low value items directly in customer line of sight 
D)  Within a product line, space-out popular models to maximize exposure to others

Question 13

Takt time is calculated by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Desired output per day/Daily operating time 
B)  Cycle time/Daily operating time 
C)  Daily operating time/Desired output per day 
D)  Sum of all task times/Cycle time 
A)  Desired output per day/Daily operating time 
B)  Cycle time/Daily operating time 
C)  Daily operating time/Desired output per day 
D)  Sum of all task times/Cycle time

Question 14

A product-focused layout would be mostly closely identified with?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flow shops 
B)  Cellular manufacturing 
C)  Job shops 
D)  Assembly lines 
A)  Flow shops 
B)  Cellular manufacturing 
C)  Job shops 
D)  Assembly lines

Question 15

Assume that an assembly line has three tasks that must be completed (in order, A, B, C, and D). The tasks have processing times of 8, 12, 9, and 10 minutes per unit, respectively. If the assembly line operates for 500 minutes per day with a desired output of 50 units per day, what is the efficiency of the assembly line?

Accepted Answer

A)  90% 
B)  95% 
C)  97.5% 
D)  Cannot be determined from the information given 
A)  90% 
B)  95% 
C)  97.5% 
D)  Cannot be determined from the information given

Question 16

FMS, in the context of manufacturing flexibility, refers to?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fast manufacturing system 
B)  Focused manufacturing system 
C)  Flash manufacturing system 
D)  Flexible manufacturing system 
A)  Fast manufacturing system 
B)  Focused manufacturing system 
C)  Flash manufacturing system 
D)  Flexible manufacturing system

Question 17

Assembly line balancing is beneficial for all of the following reasons except?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduction in likelihood of bottlenecks 
B)  Reduction in severity of bottlenecks 
C)  Smoother product flow 
D)  Lower product output levels 
A)  Reduction in likelihood of bottlenecks 
B)  Reduction in severity of bottlenecks 
C)  Smoother product flow 
D)  Lower product output levels

Question 18

Focal points in a center aisle location in a retail setting are referred to as?

Accepted Answer

A)  Macro-merchandising 
B)  Micro-merchandising 
C)  Meta-merchandising 
D)  Mega-merchandising 
A)  Macro-merchandising 
B)  Micro-merchandising 
C)  Meta-merchandising 
D)  Mega-merchandising

Question 19

The use of computer graphics applications in the product design process is referred to as?

Accepted Answer

A)  CAM 
B)  CAD 
C)  CIM 
D)  CNC 
A)  CAM 
B)  CAD 
C)  CIM 
D)  CNC

Question 20

Which type of layout design is used to achieve high volume output of standardized products?

Accepted Answer

A)  Customer-focused 
B)  Product-focused 
C)  Process-focused 
D)  Assembly-focused 
A)  Customer-focused 
B)  Product-focused 
C)  Process-focused 
D)  Assembly-focused

The last step in DBR production scheduling is to?

If an assembly line has an efficiency of 80% with 3 workcenters, how would adding a fourth workcenter affect assembly line efficiency?

In a material flow map, a solid arrow represents?

Assume that an assembly line has four tasks that must be completed (in order, A, B, C, and D). The tasks have processing times of 8, 12, 9, and 10 minutes per unit, respectively. Which task is the bottleneck?

Manufacturing flexibility refers to all of the following except?

A good process-focused layout should seek to?

A part of a process where a product is being worked on would be represented by a rectangle in a material flow map.

_________ refers to the evaluation of a process for effectiveness, quality, and productivity.

Material flow mapping involves all of the following except?

Process-focused layouts tend to sacrifice all of the following except?

If a bottleneck process has a processing rate of 20 units per hour, what is the processing rate of the system?

All of the following are strategies that can be employed in a retail layout except?

Takt time is calculated by which of the following?

A product-focused layout would be mostly closely identified with?

FMS, in the context of manufacturing flexibility, refers to?

Assembly line balancing is beneficial for all of the following reasons except?

Focal points in a center aisle location in a retail setting are referred to as?

The use of computer graphics applications in the product design process is referred to as?

Which type of layout design is used to achieve high volume output of standardized products?

Operations Management, Processes, and Supply Chain Management

Corporate Strategy, Performance, and Sustainability

Product Design and Development

Process Design and Capacity Management

Customer Relationships and Customer Service

Demand Management, Forecasting, and Aggregate Planning

Independent Demand Inventory Management

Supplement: Job Scheduling and Vehicle Routing

Lean Systems

Managing Customer and Work Flows

Managing Information Flowsmrp and Erp

Managing Projects

Six Sigma Quality Management

Supplement: Statistical Quality Control

Global Supply Management

Location, Logistics, and Product Returns

Integrating Processes Along the Supply Chain

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Exam 8: Material Flow Analysis and Facility Layouts

The last step in DBR production scheduling is to?

If an assembly line has an efficiency of 80% with 3 workcenters, how would adding a fourth workcenter affect assembly line efficiency?

In a material flow map, a solid arrow represents?

Assume that an assembly line has four tasks that must be completed (in order, A, B, C, and D). The tasks have processing times of 8, 12, 9, and 10 minutes per unit, respectively. Which task is the bottleneck?

Manufacturing flexibility refers to all of the following except?

A good process-focused layout should seek to?

A part of a process where a product is being worked on would be represented by a rectangle in a material flow map.

_________ refers to the evaluation of a process for effectiveness, quality, and productivity.

Material flow mapping involves all of the following except?

Process-focused layouts tend to sacrifice all of the following except?

If a bottleneck process has a processing rate of 20 units per hour, what is the processing rate of the system?

All of the following are strategies that can be employed in a retail layout except?

Takt time is calculated by which of the following?

A product-focused layout would be mostly closely identified with?

FMS, in the context of manufacturing flexibility, refers to?

Assembly line balancing is beneficial for all of the following reasons except?

Focal points in a center aisle location in a retail setting are referred to as?

The use of computer graphics applications in the product design process is referred to as?

Which type of layout design is used to achieve high volume output of standardized products?

Operations Management, Processes, and Supply Chain Management

Corporate Strategy, Performance, and Sustainability

Product Design and Development

Process Design and Capacity Management

Customer Relationships and Customer Service

Demand Management, Forecasting, and Aggregate Planning

Independent Demand Inventory Management

Supplement: Job Scheduling and Vehicle Routing

Lean Systems

Managing Customer and Work Flows

Managing Information Flowsmrp and Erp

Managing Projects

Six Sigma Quality Management

Supplement: Statistical Quality Control

Global Supply Management

Location, Logistics, and Product Returns

Integrating Processes Along the Supply Chain

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