Question 1

One characteristic of batch production is variable demand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The product-process matrix includes all the following process types except

Accepted Answer

A)  mass production. 
B)  stable production. 
C)  continuous production. 
D)  batch production. 
A)  mass production. 
B)  stable production. 
C)  continuous production. 
D)  batch production. B

Question 3

Which of the following is not associated with the sourcing continuum?

Accepted Answer

A)  joint venture 
B)  in-house production 
C)  strategic alliance 
D)  single contract 
A)  joint venture 
B)  in-house production 
C)  strategic alliance 
D)  single contract B

Question 4

Steel, paper, paints, and chemicals are examples of products that use

Accepted Answer

A)  batch production. 
B)  repetitive production. 
C)  continuous production. 
D)  mass production. 
A)  batch production. 
B)  repetitive production. 
C)  continuous production. 
D)  mass production.

Question 5

Batch production is also known as a job shop because it creates more jobs than any of the other process choices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Companies that control the production of virtually all of the parts that go into a product are said to be horizontally integrated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Most of the operations in batch production involve assembly rather than fabrication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A company is considering producing an item that can be sold for $37.50 per unit. If the fixed costs for setting up production are $225,000 and the variable cost per unit for the item is $35.00 then the break-even volume for this item is

Accepted Answer

A)  6,000 units. 
B)  6,429 units. 
C)  72,500 units. 
D)  90,000 units. 
A)  6,000 units. 
B)  6,429 units. 
C)  72,500 units. 
D)  90,000 units.

Question 9

Customers are rarely involved in a project that takes an extended period of time to complete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Producing a high volume of a single product is a characteristic of batch production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Mass production is characterized by the use of specialized equipment and workers with limited skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Batch production is characterized by small volumes and high product variety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Process planning determines how a manufactured good is produced or a service is provided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Complex scheduling problems are most likely to occur with which process type?

Accepted Answer

A)  mass production systems 
B)  batch production systems 
C)  continuous production systems 
D)  repetitive manufacturing systems 
A)  mass production systems 
B)  batch production systems 
C)  continuous production systems 
D)  repetitive manufacturing systems

Question 15

In general, processes should be analyzed for continuous improvement only after a breakthrough improvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A company is evaluating which of two alternatives should be used to produce a product that will sell for $35.00 per unit. The following cost information describes the two alternatives:   The break-even volume for Process B is

Accepted Answer

A)  50,000 units. 
B)  62,500 units. 
C)  30,000 units. 
D)  20,000 units. 
A)  50,000 units. 
B)  62,500 units. 
C)  30,000 units. 
D)  20,000 units.

Question 17

Outsourcing occurs when a company cannot or will not make all the parts that go into a product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The basic tools of process analysis include process flowcharts, diagrams, and maps.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The following are techniques for generating innovative ideas except for

Accepted Answer

A)  changing your perspective. 
B)  trying inverse brainstorming. 
C)  chaining backward as far as possible. 
D)  using attribute brainstorming. 
A)  changing your perspective. 
B)  trying inverse brainstorming. 
C)  chaining backward as far as possible. 
D)  using attribute brainstorming.

Question 20

A process flowchart is a useful tool for analyzing a process because it often highlights non-productive activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

One characteristic of batch production is variable demand.

The product-process matrix includes all the following process types except

Which of the following is not associated with the sourcing continuum?

Steel, paper, paints, and chemicals are examples of products that use

Batch production is also known as a job shop because it creates more jobs than any of the other process choices.

Companies that control the production of virtually all of the parts that go into a product are said to be horizontally integrated.

Most of the operations in batch production involve assembly rather than fabrication.

A company is considering producing an item that can be sold for $37.50 per unit. If the fixed costs for setting up production are $225,000 and the variable cost per unit for the item is $35.00 then the break-even volume for this item is

Customers are rarely involved in a project that takes an extended period of time to complete.

Producing a high volume of a single product is a characteristic of batch production.

Mass production is characterized by the use of specialized equipment and workers with limited skills.

Batch production is characterized by small volumes and high product variety.

Process planning determines how a manufactured good is produced or a service is provided.

Complex scheduling problems are most likely to occur with which process type?

In general, processes should be analyzed for continuous improvement only after a breakthrough improvement.

A company is evaluating which of two alternatives should be used to produce a product that will sell for $35.00 per unit. The following cost information describes the two alternatives: The break-even volume for Process B is

Outsourcing occurs when a company cannot or will not make all the parts that go into a product.

The basic tools of process analysis include process flowcharts, diagrams, and maps.

The following are techniques for generating innovative ideas except for

A process flowchart is a useful tool for analyzing a process because it often highlights non-productive activities.

Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management

Quality Management

Statistical Process Control

Product Design

Service Design

Capacity and Facilities Design

Human Resources

Project Management

Supply Chain Management Strategy and Design

Global Supply Chain Procurement and Distribution

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Inventory Management

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Lean Systems

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Exam 6: Processes and Technology

One characteristic of batch production is variable demand.

The product-process matrix includes all the following process types except

Which of the following is not associated with the sourcing continuum?

Steel, paper, paints, and chemicals are examples of products that use

Batch production is also known as a job shop because it creates more jobs than any of the other process choices.

Companies that control the production of virtually all of the parts that go into a product are said to be horizontally integrated.

Most of the operations in batch production involve assembly rather than fabrication.

A company is considering producing an item that can be sold for $37.50 per unit. If the fixed costs for setting up production are $225,000 and the variable cost per unit for the item is $35.00 then the break-even volume for this item is

Customers are rarely involved in a project that takes an extended period of time to complete.

Producing a high volume of a single product is a characteristic of batch production.

Mass production is characterized by the use of specialized equipment and workers with limited skills.

Batch production is characterized by small volumes and high product variety.

Process planning determines how a manufactured good is produced or a service is provided.

Complex scheduling problems are most likely to occur with which process type?

In general, processes should be analyzed for continuous improvement only after a breakthrough improvement.

A company is evaluating which of two alternatives should be used to produce a product that will sell for $35.00 per unit. The following cost information describes the two alternatives: The break-even volume for Process B is

Outsourcing occurs when a company cannot or will not make all the parts that go into a product.

The basic tools of process analysis include process flowcharts, diagrams, and maps.

The following are techniques for generating innovative ideas except for

A process flowchart is a useful tool for analyzing a process because it often highlights non-productive activities.

Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management

Quality Management

Statistical Process Control

Product Design

Service Design

Capacity and Facilities Design

Human Resources

Project Management

Supply Chain Management Strategy and Design

Global Supply Chain Procurement and Distribution

Forecasting

Inventory Management

Sales and Operations Planning

Resource Planning

Lean Systems

Scheduling

Filters