Question 1

Match the following statement to the layout type: Lowest unit (variable) costs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cell layout 
B)  Line layout 
C)  Functional layout 
D)  Fixed-position layout 
A)  Cell layout 
B)  Line layout 
C)  Functional layout 
D)  Fixed-position layout B

Question 2

A process with high variety and low volume is likely to have a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional layout 
B)  Cell layout 
C)  Fixed-position layout 
D)  Line layout 
A)  Functional layout 
B)  Cell layout 
C)  Fixed-position layout 
D)  Line layout C

Question 3

Match the following statement to the layout type: Transforming resources grouped by type.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cell layout 
B)  Line layout 
C)  Fixed-position layout 
D)  Functional layout 
A)  Cell layout 
B)  Line layout 
C)  Fixed-position layout 
D)  Functional layout D

Question 4

The precedence diagram is a relatively simple technique available to help in the line-balancing
task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT true of line layout?

Accepted Answer

A)  Volume is high 
B)  Regular flow is less important 
C)  Regular flow is more feasible 
D)  Variety is low 
A)  Volume is high 
B)  Regular flow is less important 
C)  Regular flow is more feasible 
D)  Variety is low

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a long-thin line?

Accepted Answer

A)  Higher mix flexibility 
B)  Simple materials handling 
C)  Lower capital requirements 
D)  Controlled flow of materials or customers 
A)  Higher mix flexibility 
B)  Simple materials handling 
C)  Lower capital requirements 
D)  Controlled flow of materials or customers

Question 7

Which one of the following is NOT an advantage of the functional layout?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complex flow can be difficult to control 
B)  Relatively robust in the case of disruptions 
C)  Relatively easy supervision is possible 
D)  High mix and product flexibility 
A)  Complex flow can be difficult to control 
B)  Relatively robust in the case of disruptions 
C)  Relatively easy supervision is possible 
D)  High mix and product flexibility

Question 8

Cell layout is one where the transformed resources entering the operation are pre-selected to
move to one part of the operation in which all the transforming resources are located.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A disadvantage of arranging stages in a 'long thin' arrangement is that it complicates materials
handling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Most operations use one layout type throughout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A 'long thin' arrangement is considered more robust than a 'short fat' arrangement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A bank intends to offer its financial services via the Internet. Customers with a personal computer and modem can request a transaction at any time. The bank needs to lease the equipment needed
At an annual cost of £15,000. Each transaction costs the bank £0.56p. It plans to charge customers
£0)75p for each transaction regardless of size. In order for the service to break even, how many
Customers must access the system each year?

Accepted Answer

A)  106,357 
B)  78,947 
C)  48,797 
D)  63,127 
E)  195,647 
A)  106,357 
B)  78,947 
C)  48,797 
D)  63,127 
E)  195,647

Question 13

Which of the following is not an advantage of U-shaped or 'serpentine' curving line arrangements in sequential flow?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teamworking is easier 
B)  Handling is simplified from a central position 
C)  Rework is made easier 
D)  Higher robustness 
A)  Teamworking is easier 
B)  Handling is simplified from a central position 
C)  Rework is made easier 
D)  Higher robustness

Question 14

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of cell layout?

Accepted Answer

A)  Can give lower plant utilisation 
B)  Reduces motivation 
C)  Creates bottlenecks 
D)  Limits the number of suppliers available 
A)  Can give lower plant utilisation 
B)  Reduces motivation 
C)  Creates bottlenecks 
D)  Limits the number of suppliers available

Question 15

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of fixed-position layout?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low product flexibility 
B)  Scheduling of space and activities can be difficult 
C)  Disturbance for customers because they are moved 
D)  Low mix 
A)  Low product flexibility 
B)  Scheduling of space and activities can be difficult 
C)  Disturbance for customers because they are moved 
D)  Low mix

Question 16

The 'short fat' arrangement has the advantage of less monotonous work, compared with the 'long
thin' arrangement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The layout where the equipment, machinery, plant and people move as necessary is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Line layout 
B)  Functional layout 
C)  Fixed-position layout 
D)  Cell layout 
A)  Line layout 
B)  Functional layout 
C)  Fixed-position layout 
D)  Cell layout

Question 18

Some of the bank's staff believe that just as many customers will use the system if the transaction charge is raised to £1. At what volume would the service then break even?

Accepted Answer

A)  24,726 
B)  236,954 
C)  34,091 
D)  31,912 
E)  12,110 
A)  24,726 
B)  236,954 
C)  34,091 
D)  31,912 
E)  12,110

Question 19

Match the following statement to the layout type: Used in projects and many jobbing processes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Functional layout 
B)  Cell layout 
C)  Fixed-position layout 
D)  Line layout 
A)  Functional layout 
B)  Cell layout 
C)  Fixed-position layout 
D)  Line layout

Question 20

In cell layout arrangements, the location of resources will be determined, not on the basis of the
flow of transformed resources but, on the convenience of transforming resources themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Match the following statement to the layout type: Lowest unit (variable) costs.

A process with high variety and low volume is likely to have a:

Match the following statement to the layout type: Transforming resources grouped by type.

The precedence diagram is a relatively simple technique available to help in the line-balancing task.

Which of the following is NOT true of line layout?

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a long-thin line?

Which one of the following is NOT an advantage of the functional layout?

Cell layout is one where the transformed resources entering the operation are pre-selected to move to one part of the operation in which all the transforming resources are located.

A disadvantage of arranging stages in a 'long thin' arrangement is that it complicates materials handling.

Most operations use one layout type throughout.

A 'long thin' arrangement is considered more robust than a 'short fat' arrangement.

Which of the following is not an advantage of U-shaped or 'serpentine' curving line arrangements in sequential flow?

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of cell layout?

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of fixed-position layout?

The 'short fat' arrangement has the advantage of less monotonous work, compared with the 'long thin' arrangement.

The layout where the equipment, machinery, plant and people move as necessary is known as:

Some of the bank's staff believe that just as many customers will use the system if the transaction charge is raised to £1. At what volume would the service then break even?

Match the following statement to the layout type: Used in projects and many jobbing processes.

In cell layout arrangements, the location of resources will be determined, not on the basis of the flow of transformed resources but, on the convenience of transforming resources themselves.

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Match the following statement to the layout type: Lowest unit (variable) costs.

A process with high variety and low volume is likely to have a:

Match the following statement to the layout type: Transforming resources grouped by type.

The precedence diagram is a relatively simple technique available to help in the line-balancing task.

Which of the following is NOT true of line layout?

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a long-thin line?

Which one of the following is NOT an advantage of the functional layout?

Cell layout is one where the transformed resources entering the operation are pre-selected to move to one part of the operation in which all the transforming resources are located.

A disadvantage of arranging stages in a 'long thin' arrangement is that it complicates materials handling.

Most operations use one layout type throughout.

A 'long thin' arrangement is considered more robust than a 'short fat' arrangement.

Which of the following is not an advantage of U-shaped or 'serpentine' curving line arrangements in sequential flow?

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of cell layout?

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of fixed-position layout?

The 'short fat' arrangement has the advantage of less monotonous work, compared with the 'long thin' arrangement.

The layout where the equipment, machinery, plant and people move as necessary is known as:

Some of the bank's staff believe that just as many customers will use the system if the transaction charge is raised to £1. At what volume would the service then break even?

Match the following statement to the layout type: Used in projects and many jobbing processes.

In cell layout arrangements, the location of resources will be determined, not on the basis of the flow of transformed resources but, on the convenience of transforming resources themselves.

Introduction to Operations Management

Competitiveness, Strategic Planning, and Productivity

Demand Forecasting

Product Design

Strategic Capacity Planning

Process Design and Facility Layout

Location Planning and Analysis

Management of Quality

Statistical Quality Control

Supply Chain Management

Inventory Management

Aggregate Operations Planning and Master Scheduling

Material Requirements Planning and Enterprise Resource Planning

Just-In-Time and Lean Production

Job and Staff Scheduling

Project Management

Waiting-Line Analysis

Answers to Selected Problems

Tables

Working With the Normal Distribution

Filters