Question 1

Managers typically use multiple objectives when constructing a schedule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Four products (1, 2, 3, and 4) must be processed on one of the four machines (A, B, C, and D). The times required in minutes for each product on each machine are shown below.   If management wishes to assign products to machines so that the total time to complete all the products is minimized, then Product 4 is assigned to

Accepted Answer

A)  machine A. 
B)  machine B. 
C)  machine C. 
D)  machine D. 
A)  machine A. 
B)  machine B. 
C)  machine C. 
D)  machine D. C

Question 3

If the following jobs are sequenced according to the DDATE rule, then the total number of jobs that would be late is (assume zero for today's date)

Accepted Answer

A)  5 jobs. 
B)  4 jobs. 
C)  3 jobs. 
D)  2 jobs. 
A)  5 jobs. 
B)  4 jobs. 
C)  3 jobs. 
D)  2 jobs. C

Question 4

Four products (1, 2, 3, and 4) must be processed on one of the four machines (A, B, C, and D). The times required in minutes for each product on each machine are shown below:   If management wishes to assign products to machines so that the total time to complete all the products is minimized, then Product 1 is assigned to

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Tardiness is defined as the difference between a job's flow time and makespan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The following set of jobs must be processed serially through a two-step system. If Johnson's Rule is used to sequence the jobs, then the order in which the jobs would be performed is

Accepted Answer

A)  A-B-C-D-E 
B)  C-B-E-D-A 
C)  E-B-D-A-C 
D)  D-E-B-A-C 
A)  A-B-C-D-E 
B)  C-B-E-D-A 
C)  E-B-D-A-C 
D)  D-E-B-A-C

Question 7

Gantt charts show the planned and yet to be completed activities against total activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If the following jobs are sequenced according to the SLACK rule, then the mean tardiness (in days) for all jobs is (assume zero for today's date)

Accepted Answer

A)  11.25 days. 
B)  7.8 days. 
C)  20 days. 
D)  12.5 days. 
A)  11.25 days. 
B)  7.8 days. 
C)  20 days. 
D)  12.5 days.

Question 9

The first-come, first-served (FCFS) sequencing rule should be only used when operating at high levels of capacity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Why is monitoring an important component of job-shop scheduling?

Accepted Answer

In a job-shop environment, where jobs fo

Question 11

Input/output control provides the information necessary to regulate work flow in a job shop environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The difference between a job's due date and its completion time is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  flow time 
B)  makespan 
C)  tardiness 
D)  slack 
A)  flow time 
B)  makespan 
C)  tardiness 
D)  slack

Question 13

Which of the following is not typically considered an objective of scheduling?

Accepted Answer

A)  minimizing job lateness 
B)  maximizing time in the system 
C)  minimizing overtime 
D)  maximizing machine utilization 
A)  minimizing job lateness 
B)  maximizing time in the system 
C)  minimizing overtime 
D)  maximizing machine utilization

Question 14

If the work remaining is greater than the time remaining, the critical ratio (CR) will be

Accepted Answer

A)  less than one. 
B)  greater than one. 
C)  equal to one. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  less than one. 
B)  greater than one. 
C)  equal to one. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 15

The process of assigning work to limited resources is known as scheduling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is considered one of the most flexible resources?

Accepted Answer

A)  materials 
B)  labour 
C)  utilities 
D)  overhead 
A)  materials 
B)  labour 
C)  utilities 
D)  overhead

Question 17

If the following jobs are sequenced according to the SLACK rule, then job A would be completed on day (assume zero for today's date)

Accepted Answer

A)  8. 
B)  7. 
C)  15. 
D)  12. 
A)  8. 
B)  7. 
C)  15. 
D)  12.

Question 18

Sequencing involves determining the order in which jobs are released to the shop floor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Determining the optimal allocation of jobs to machines or workers can be solved using the assignment method of linear programming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Scheduling is considered the last stage of the planning process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Managers typically use multiple objectives when constructing a schedule.

If the following jobs are sequenced according to the DDATE rule, then the total number of jobs that would be late is (assume zero for today's date)

Tardiness is defined as the difference between a job's flow time and makespan.

The following set of jobs must be processed serially through a two-step system. If Johnson's Rule is used to sequence the jobs, then the order in which the jobs would be performed is

Gantt charts show the planned and yet to be completed activities against total activities.

If the following jobs are sequenced according to the SLACK rule, then the mean tardiness (in days) for all jobs is (assume zero for today's date)

The first-come, first-served (FCFS) sequencing rule should be only used when operating at high levels of capacity.

Why is monitoring an important component of job-shop scheduling?

Input/output control provides the information necessary to regulate work flow in a job shop environment.

The difference between a job's due date and its completion time is known as

Which of the following is not typically considered an objective of scheduling?

If the work remaining is greater than the time remaining, the critical ratio (CR) will be

The process of assigning work to limited resources is known as scheduling.

Which of the following is considered one of the most flexible resources?

If the following jobs are sequenced according to the SLACK rule, then job A would be completed on day (assume zero for today's date)

Sequencing involves determining the order in which jobs are released to the shop floor.

Determining the optimal allocation of jobs to machines or workers can be solved using the assignment method of linear programming.

Scheduling is considered the last stage of the planning process.

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Exam 17: Scheduling

Managers typically use multiple objectives when constructing a schedule.

If the following jobs are sequenced according to the DDATE rule, then the total number of jobs that would be late is (assume zero for today's date)

Tardiness is defined as the difference between a job's flow time and makespan.

The following set of jobs must be processed serially through a two-step system. If Johnson's Rule is used to sequence the jobs, then the order in which the jobs would be performed is

Gantt charts show the planned and yet to be completed activities against total activities.

If the following jobs are sequenced according to the SLACK rule, then the mean tardiness (in days) for all jobs is (assume zero for today's date)

The first-come, first-served (FCFS) sequencing rule should be only used when operating at high levels of capacity.

Why is monitoring an important component of job-shop scheduling?

Input/output control provides the information necessary to regulate work flow in a job shop environment.

The difference between a job's due date and its completion time is known as

Which of the following is not typically considered an objective of scheduling?

If the work remaining is greater than the time remaining, the critical ratio (CR) will be

The process of assigning work to limited resources is known as scheduling.

Which of the following is considered one of the most flexible resources?

If the following jobs are sequenced according to the SLACK rule, then job A would be completed on day (assume zero for today's date)

Sequencing involves determining the order in which jobs are released to the shop floor.

Determining the optimal allocation of jobs to machines or workers can be solved using the assignment method of linear programming.

Scheduling is considered the last stage of the planning process.

Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management

Quality Management

Statistical Process Control

Product Design

Service Design

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Capacity and Facilities Design

Human Resources

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