Question 1

The logical extension of specialization,mechanization,and standardization led to the development of the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) process layout 
B) LEED certification 
C) Gantt chart 
D) PERT chart 
E) inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)computer-integrated manufacturing
I)utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision 
A) process layout 
B) LEED certification 
C) Gantt chart 
D) PERT chart 
E) inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)computer-integrated manufacturing
I)utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision N

Question 2

For most companies,price is the only consideration when selecting a supplier.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The production process converts inputs into outputs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following layouts would be appropriate for manufacturers of bulky,heavy,or fragile products?

Accepted Answer

A)  Process layout 
B)  Fixed-position layout 
C)  Customer-oriented layout 
D)  Product layout 
A)  Process layout 
B)  Fixed-position layout 
C)  Customer-oriented layout 
D)  Product layout

Question 5

Which phase of production control determines the amount of all resources needed to produce a certain amount of goods and services?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scheduling 
B)  Dispatching 
C)  Production planning 
D)  Routing 
A)  Scheduling 
B)  Dispatching 
C)  Production planning 
D)  Routing

Question 6

A steel company whose blast furnaces never completely shut down except for malfunctions is an example of a(n)________ production system.

Accepted Answer

A)  analytic 
B)  intermittent 
C)  continuous 
D)  synthetic 
A)  analytic 
B)  intermittent 
C)  continuous 
D)  synthetic

Question 7

The suppler for Omega Corporation has offered the company a 5 percent discount if it will order more units less frequently.If Omega accepts the supplier's offer,the cost of carrying inventory will ________ and the cost of running out of inventory will ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  rise;decrease 
B)  rise;stay the same 
C)  fall;decrease 
D)  fall;stay the same 
A)  rise;decrease 
B)  rise;stay the same 
C)  fall;decrease 
D)  fall;stay the same

Question 8

Which of the following would least likely be purchased on a long-term contractual basis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Component parts for mass production 
B)  Office supplies purchased for a small office 
C)  Continuous supply products 
D)  Raw materials 
A)  Component parts for mass production 
B)  Office supplies purchased for a small office 
C)  Continuous supply products 
D)  Raw materials

Question 9

Tamara is the owner of Baker's Dozen,a bakery with all perishable products.What will be her primary consideration in regard to location?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proximity to raw materials 
B)  Proximity to her market 
C)  Availability of transportation alternatives 
D)  Proximity to labour supply 
A)  Proximity to raw materials 
B)  Proximity to her market 
C)  Availability of transportation alternatives 
D)  Proximity to labour supply

Question 10

Computer-aided design systems allow engineers to design components and products on computer screens faster and with fewer mistakes than they could working with traditional drafting systems.They pick up where computer-aided manufacturing systems leave off.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

_____ is a production system in which computers help workers design products,control machines,and handle materials.

Accepted Answer

A) process layout 
B) LEED certification 
C) Gantt chart 
D) PERT chart 
E) inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)computer-integrated manufacturing
I)utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision 
A) process layout 
B) LEED certification 
C) Gantt chart 
D) PERT chart 
E) inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)computer-integrated manufacturing
I)utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision

Question 12

A production system that combines a number of raw materials or parts into a finished product or changes raw materials into completely different finished products is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  extractive 
B)  intermittent 
C)  unified 
D)  synthetic 
A)  extractive 
B)  intermittent 
C)  unified 
D)  synthetic

Question 13

Explain the difference between production and manufacturing.

Accepted Answer

Production spans both manufacturing and

Question 14

Grey Water Disposal wants to build a landfill outside Cincinnati.The company must conduct a(n)________ study,which includes analyzing the effect the landfill might have on the water supply,air conditions,and wildlife.

Accepted Answer

A)  market impact 
B)  consumer behaviour 
C)  location feasibility 
D)  environmental impact 
A)  market impact 
B)  consumer behaviour 
C)  location feasibility 
D)  environmental impact

Question 15

The first step in production control is production scheduling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Describe the major tasks of production and operations managers.

Accepted Answer

Production and operations managers overs

Question 17

Computer-integrated manufacturing combines the use of robots,CAD/CAM,and flexible manufacturing systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Quality control involves measuring products and services against established quality standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Explain the purpose of inventory control.

Accepted Answer

The task of inventory control is to bala

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT part of the mission of ISO?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide a framework for continual improvement 
B)  Enforce quality standards 
C)  Facilitate global trade and cooperation 
D)  Promote international standards for business,government,and society 
A)  Provide a framework for continual improvement 
B)  Enforce quality standards 
C)  Facilitate global trade and cooperation 
D)  Promote international standards for business,government,and society

The logical extension of specialization,mechanization,and standardization led to the development of the _____.

For most companies,price is the only consideration when selecting a supplier.

The production process converts inputs into outputs.

Which of the following layouts would be appropriate for manufacturers of bulky,heavy,or fragile products?

Which phase of production control determines the amount of all resources needed to produce a certain amount of goods and services?

A steel company whose blast furnaces never completely shut down except for malfunctions is an example of a(n)________ production system.

The suppler for Omega Corporation has offered the company a 5 percent discount if it will order more units less frequently.If Omega accepts the supplier's offer,the cost of carrying inventory will and the cost of running out of inventory will .

Which of the following would least likely be purchased on a long-term contractual basis?

Tamara is the owner of Baker's Dozen,a bakery with all perishable products.What will be her primary consideration in regard to location?

Computer-aided design systems allow engineers to design components and products on computer screens faster and with fewer mistakes than they could working with traditional drafting systems.They pick up where computer-aided manufacturing systems leave off.

_____ is a production system in which computers help workers design products,control machines,and handle materials.

A production system that combines a number of raw materials or parts into a finished product or changes raw materials into completely different finished products is known as

Explain the difference between production and manufacturing.

Grey Water Disposal wants to build a landfill outside Cincinnati.The company must conduct a(n)________ study,which includes analyzing the effect the landfill might have on the water supply,air conditions,and wildlife.

The first step in production control is production scheduling.

Describe the major tasks of production and operations managers.

Computer-integrated manufacturing combines the use of robots,CAD/CAM,and flexible manufacturing systems.

Quality control involves measuring products and services against established quality standards.

Explain the purpose of inventory control.

Which of the following is NOT part of the mission of ISO?

The Changing Face of Business

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Economic Challenges Facing Contemporary Business

Competing in World Markets

Forms of Business Ownership and Organization

Starting Your Own Business: The Entrepreneurship Alternative

Management, Leadership, and the Internal Organization

Human Resource Management: From Recruitment to Labour Relations

Top Performance through Empowerment, Teamwork, and Communication

Customer-Driven Marketing

Product and Distribution Strategies

Promotion and Pricing Strategies

Using Technology to Manage Information

Understanding Accounting and Financial Statements

The Financial System

Financial Management

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Exam 10:Production and Operations Management

The logical extension of specialization,mechanization,and standardization led to the development of the _____.

For most companies,price is the only consideration when selecting a supplier.

The production process converts inputs into outputs.

Which of the following layouts would be appropriate for manufacturers of bulky,heavy,or fragile products?

Which phase of production control determines the amount of all resources needed to produce a certain amount of goods and services?

A steel company whose blast furnaces never completely shut down except for malfunctions is an example of a(n)________ production system.

The suppler for Omega Corporation has offered the company a 5 percent discount if it will order more units less frequently.If Omega accepts the supplier's offer,the cost of carrying inventory will ________ and the cost of running out of inventory will ________.

Which of the following would least likely be purchased on a long-term contractual basis?

Tamara is the owner of Baker's Dozen,a bakery with all perishable products.What will be her primary consideration in regard to location?

Computer-aided design systems allow engineers to design components and products on computer screens faster and with fewer mistakes than they could working with traditional drafting systems.They pick up where computer-aided manufacturing systems leave off.

_____ is a production system in which computers help workers design products,control machines,and handle materials.

A production system that combines a number of raw materials or parts into a finished product or changes raw materials into completely different finished products is known as

Explain the difference between production and manufacturing.

Grey Water Disposal wants to build a landfill outside Cincinnati.The company must conduct a(n)________ study,which includes analyzing the effect the landfill might have on the water supply,air conditions,and wildlife.

The first step in production control is production scheduling.

Describe the major tasks of production and operations managers.

Computer-integrated manufacturing combines the use of robots,CAD/CAM,and flexible manufacturing systems.

Quality control involves measuring products and services against established quality standards.

Explain the purpose of inventory control.

Which of the following is NOT part of the mission of ISO?

The Changing Face of Business

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Economic Challenges Facing Contemporary Business

Competing in World Markets

Forms of Business Ownership and Organization

Starting Your Own Business: The Entrepreneurship Alternative

Management, Leadership, and the Internal Organization

Human Resource Management: From Recruitment to Labour Relations

Top Performance through Empowerment, Teamwork, and Communication

Customer-Driven Marketing

Product and Distribution Strategies

Promotion and Pricing Strategies

Using Technology to Manage Information

Understanding Accounting and Financial Statements

The Financial System

Financial Management

Filters

The suppler for Omega Corporation has offered the company a 5 percent discount if it will order more units less frequently.If Omega accepts the supplier's offer,the cost of carrying inventory will and the cost of running out of inventory will .