Question 1

_____ is the study of similarities between human brains and electronic systems.

Accepted Answer

A) Cybernetics 
B) Neural network analysis 
C) Expert systems analysis 
D) Flexible service systems analysis 
A) Cybernetics 
B) Neural network analysis 
C) Expert systems analysis 
D) Flexible service systems analysis

Question 2

What is AI and how does it differ from an expert system?

Accepted Answer

Expert systems are based on copying the

Question 3

An important part of the technology of supply chains is the means by which _____ are able to know where things are located.

Accepted Answer

A) suppliers 
B) producers 
C) customers 
D) all of the above 
A) suppliers 
B) producers 
C) customers 
D) all of the above

Question 4

To have international P/OM capability requires extensive knowledge and constant updating. Companies cannot do business on a global scale without this expertise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Payback period is the estimated number of years that will be required to produce enough profits or savings to offset the expenditures completely.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The supply chain concept applies equally well to _____.

Accepted Answer

A) internal and external suppliers 
B) producers 
C) customers 
D) all of the above 
A) internal and external suppliers 
B) producers 
C) customers 
D) all of the above

Question 7

_____ is a measure of how well two component parts fit together.

Accepted Answer

A) Tolerance testing 
B) Tolerance matching 
C) Variance testing 
D) Variance matching 
A) Tolerance testing 
B) Tolerance matching 
C) Variance testing 
D) Variance matching

Question 8

Computers working together with machines now can perform an array of functions that _____ what humans alone can do in all forms of arts and skills.

Accepted Answer

A) equal 
B) mimic 
C) surpass 
D) only slightly lag 
A) equal 
B) mimic 
C) surpass 
D) only slightly lag

Question 9

_____ requires knowing what technologies exist,their state of development,and when to shift from one format to another.

Accepted Answer

A) Technology 
B) Management of technology 
C) The technology trap 
D) Technology timing 
A) Technology 
B) Management of technology 
C) The technology trap 
D) Technology timing

Question 10

_____ can read many controls at the same time and integrate the systems data.

Accepted Answer

A) AI systems 
B) Decision trees 
C) Expert system 
D) Fixed-automation 
A) AI systems 
B) Decision trees 
C) Expert system 
D) Fixed-automation

Question 11

Postponement and deferral of new technology development may be a sound MOT strategy except when

Accepted Answer

A) development costs are low. 
B) shakedown problems alienate customers. 
C) infringement cannot be substantiated. 
D) the benefits of new technology are likely to require more years of development. 
A) development costs are low. 
B) shakedown problems alienate customers. 
C) infringement cannot be substantiated. 
D) the benefits of new technology are likely to require more years of development.

Question 12

New technology often relates to the development of weaker and less reliable materials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the starting point for design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA)?

Accepted Answer

Design for manufacturing and design for

Question 14

After 1950,definitions of technology placed more stress on the "arts" part of the interactions that occur between people's skills using tools and machines than on engineering the materials and machines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is a flexible manufacturing system?

Accepted Answer

Flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) are

Question 16

Why are expert systems used?

Accepted Answer

There are many reasons why expert system

Question 17

Technology for the supply chain that deals with automotive replacement glass is similar to the technology that is the foundation for the original glass market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Strategic planning is dependent upon forecasts of technology shifts and their rates of change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Smart benchmark tracking includes measures of competitive advantage and disadvantage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

_____ are changes made in both design specifications and assembly procedures to simplify assembly.

Accepted Answer

A) DFM 
B) DFA 
C) P/OM 
D) TQM 
A) DFM 
B) DFA 
C) P/OM 
D) TQM

_____ is the study of similarities between human brains and electronic systems.

What is AI and how does it differ from an expert system?

An important part of the technology of supply chains is the means by which _____ are able to know where things are located.

To have international P/OM capability requires extensive knowledge and constant updating. Companies cannot do business on a global scale without this expertise.

Payback period is the estimated number of years that will be required to produce enough profits or savings to offset the expenditures completely.

The supply chain concept applies equally well to _____.

_____ is a measure of how well two component parts fit together.

Computers working together with machines now can perform an array of functions that _____ what humans alone can do in all forms of arts and skills.

_____ requires knowing what technologies exist,their state of development,and when to shift from one format to another.

_____ can read many controls at the same time and integrate the systems data.

Postponement and deferral of new technology development may be a sound MOT strategy except when

New technology often relates to the development of weaker and less reliable materials.

What is the starting point for design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA)?

After 1950,definitions of technology placed more stress on the "arts" part of the interactions that occur between people's skills using tools and machines than on engineering the materials and machines.

What is a flexible manufacturing system?

Why are expert systems used?

Technology for the supply chain that deals with automotive replacement glass is similar to the technology that is the foundation for the original glass market.

Strategic planning is dependent upon forecasts of technology shifts and their rates of change.

Smart benchmark tracking includes measures of competitive advantage and disadvantage.

_____ are changes made in both design specifications and assembly procedures to simplify assembly.

Product Line Planning and the Systems Approach

Productivity and Strategic Planning

Demand Creation and Predictive Planning

Understanding Quality: ITS Management and Strategic Importance

Process Configuration Strategies

Process Analysis and Redesign

Quality Assurance

Teamwork Planning Requires Job Design

Supply Chain Capacity Planning

Facilities Planning: Location and Layout

Materials Management Impacts All Supply Chain Participants

Aggregate Planning to Balance Supply and Demand

Inventory Management for Smooth and Continuous Demand Patterns

Material Requirements Planning Mrp for Sporadic Demand Patterns

Production Scheduling for Manufacturing and Service Operations

Cycle-Time Management Increases Productivity

Project Management for New Products and Processes

Change Management With Faster Project Completions

Sustainability Issues: Environment, Ethics, and Security

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Exam 8: Management of Technology Mot

_____ is the study of similarities between human brains and electronic systems.

What is AI and how does it differ from an expert system?

An important part of the technology of supply chains is the means by which _____ are able to know where things are located.

To have international P/OM capability requires extensive knowledge and constant updating. Companies cannot do business on a global scale without this expertise.

Payback period is the estimated number of years that will be required to produce enough profits or savings to offset the expenditures completely.

The supply chain concept applies equally well to _____.

_____ is a measure of how well two component parts fit together.

Computers working together with machines now can perform an array of functions that _____ what humans alone can do in all forms of arts and skills.

_____ requires knowing what technologies exist,their state of development,and when to shift from one format to another.

_____ can read many controls at the same time and integrate the systems data.

Postponement and deferral of new technology development may be a sound MOT strategy except when

New technology often relates to the development of weaker and less reliable materials.

What is the starting point for design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA)?

After 1950,definitions of technology placed more stress on the "arts" part of the interactions that occur between people's skills using tools and machines than on engineering the materials and machines.

What is a flexible manufacturing system?

Why are expert systems used?

Technology for the supply chain that deals with automotive replacement glass is similar to the technology that is the foundation for the original glass market.

Strategic planning is dependent upon forecasts of technology shifts and their rates of change.

Smart benchmark tracking includes measures of competitive advantage and disadvantage.

_____ are changes made in both design specifications and assembly procedures to simplify assembly.

Product Line Planning and the Systems Approach

Productivity and Strategic Planning

Demand Creation and Predictive Planning

Understanding Quality: ITS Management and Strategic Importance

Process Configuration Strategies

Process Analysis and Redesign

Quality Assurance

Teamwork Planning Requires Job Design

Supply Chain Capacity Planning

Facilities Planning: Location and Layout

Materials Management Impacts All Supply Chain Participants

Aggregate Planning to Balance Supply and Demand

Inventory Management for Smooth and Continuous Demand Patterns

Material Requirements Planning Mrp for Sporadic Demand Patterns

Production Scheduling for Manufacturing and Service Operations

Cycle-Time Management Increases Productivity

Project Management for New Products and Processes

Change Management With Faster Project Completions

Sustainability Issues: Environment, Ethics, and Security

Filters