Question 1

Gantt charts deal with the system's realities of loading for production scheduling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Sequencing answers the question: What is the order in which the work will be done?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

To reduce the wastefulness of jobs waiting in queues,the _____ system recommends feeding the bottleneck.

Accepted Answer

A) theory of constraints (TO
C)  
B) synchronized orchestral 
C) optimum production technique (OPT) 
D) Taguchi finite scheduling 
E) a and c are equivalent 
A) theory of constraints (TO
C)  
B) synchronized orchestral 
C) optimum production technique (OPT) 
D) Taguchi finite scheduling 
E) a and c are equivalent

Question 4

When split assignments are allowed,the transportation method cannot be used.Instead,turn to the assignment method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

_____ flow time is composed of the sum of the complete-to-ship times for each job in the group.

Accepted Answer

A) Mean 
B) Job 
C) Sequencing 
D) Total 
A) Mean 
B) Job 
C) Sequencing 
D) Total

Question 6

Sequencing jobs according to their shortest processing times is called the

Accepted Answer

A) LPT rule. 
B) SPT rule. 
C) flow sequencing rule. 
D) STP rule. 
E) FIFO rule. 
A) LPT rule. 
B) SPT rule. 
C) flow sequencing rule. 
D) STP rule. 
E) FIFO rule.

Question 7

Differentiate between total flow time and mean flow time.

Accepted Answer

Total flow time is the cumulative time r

Question 8

The bottleneck's processing rate is called the _____ in OPT and TOC terms.

Accepted Answer

A) rope 
B) buffer 
C) drum 
D) batch 
A) rope 
B) buffer 
C) drum 
D) batch

Question 9

The Gantt layout chart is updated once a week.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A major objective of loading is to spread the load so that waiting is minimized,flow is smooth and slow,and congestion is avoided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Define loading.What is the importance of loading?

Accepted Answer

Loading is also called shop loading.It a

Question 12

Which is a difference between loading and sequencing?

Accepted Answer

A) Loading specifies the precise timing of assignments. 
B) Sequencing specifies the precise timing of assignments. 
C) Loading allows customers to be notified of delivery dates. 
D) Loading charts are revised regularly. 
A) Loading specifies the precise timing of assignments. 
B) Sequencing specifies the precise timing of assignments. 
C) Loading allows customers to be notified of delivery dates. 
D) Loading charts are revised regularly.

Question 13

The restrictive assumption is that the SMH index for each machine applies to all jobs.This is called the

Accepted Answer

A) assumption of productive equality. 
B) assumption of output rationality. 
C) presumption of productive proportionality. 
D) presumption of output proportionality. 
A) assumption of productive equality. 
B) assumption of output rationality. 
C) presumption of productive proportionality. 
D) presumption of output proportionality.

Question 14

Time reserves are maintained by means of the communication links that the managers of finite scheduling call ropes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Define sequencing.How is it used?

Accepted Answer

Sequencing assigns priorities that deter

Question 16

When work is going to be late,or it is expected to miss the due date,it is said to be

Accepted Answer

A) imperfect. 
B) backlogged. 
C) an opportunity cost. 
D) a loss function. 
A) imperfect. 
B) backlogged. 
C) an opportunity cost. 
D) a loss function.

Question 17

Shop floor control is part of

Accepted Answer

A) loading. 
B) loading and sequencing. 
C) master production scheduling. 
D) Gantt charting. 
A) loading. 
B) loading and sequencing. 
C) master production scheduling. 
D) Gantt charting.

Question 18

What kinds of information do Gantt load charts provide?

Accepted Answer

Gantt load charts use a graphic system t

Question 19

Good Gantt charting prevents split assignments that improve productivity and quality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Production scheduling is always a system's problem because _____ compete with each other for the best facilities.

Accepted Answer

A) jobs and people 
B) people and teams 
C) jobs and teams 
D) jobs,people,and teams 
A) jobs and people 
B) people and teams 
C) jobs and teams 
D) jobs,people,and teams

Gantt charts deal with the system's realities of loading for production scheduling.

Sequencing answers the question: What is the order in which the work will be done?

To reduce the wastefulness of jobs waiting in queues,the _____ system recommends feeding the bottleneck.

When split assignments are allowed,the transportation method cannot be used.Instead,turn to the assignment method.

_____ flow time is composed of the sum of the complete-to-ship times for each job in the group.

Sequencing jobs according to their shortest processing times is called the

Differentiate between total flow time and mean flow time.

The bottleneck's processing rate is called the _____ in OPT and TOC terms.

The Gantt layout chart is updated once a week.

A major objective of loading is to spread the load so that waiting is minimized,flow is smooth and slow,and congestion is avoided.

Define loading.What is the importance of loading?

Which is a difference between loading and sequencing?

The restrictive assumption is that the SMH index for each machine applies to all jobs.This is called the

Time reserves are maintained by means of the communication links that the managers of finite scheduling call ropes.

Define sequencing.How is it used?

When work is going to be late,or it is expected to miss the due date,it is said to be

Shop floor control is part of

What kinds of information do Gantt load charts provide?

Good Gantt charting prevents split assignments that improve productivity and quality.

Production scheduling is always a system's problem because _____ compete with each other for the best facilities.

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

Management of Technology Mot

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

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 16: Production Scheduling for Manufacturing and Service Operations

Gantt charts deal with the system's realities of loading for production scheduling.

Sequencing answers the question: What is the order in which the work will be done?

To reduce the wastefulness of jobs waiting in queues,the _____ system recommends feeding the bottleneck.

When split assignments are allowed,the transportation method cannot be used.Instead,turn to the assignment method.

_____ flow time is composed of the sum of the complete-to-ship times for each job in the group.

Sequencing jobs according to their shortest processing times is called the

Differentiate between total flow time and mean flow time.

The bottleneck's processing rate is called the _____ in OPT and TOC terms.

The Gantt layout chart is updated once a week.

A major objective of loading is to spread the load so that waiting is minimized,flow is smooth and slow,and congestion is avoided.

Define loading.What is the importance of loading?

Which is a difference between loading and sequencing?

The restrictive assumption is that the SMH index for each machine applies to all jobs.This is called the

Time reserves are maintained by means of the communication links that the managers of finite scheduling call ropes.

Define sequencing.How is it used?

When work is going to be late,or it is expected to miss the due date,it is said to be

Shop floor control is part of

What kinds of information do Gantt load charts provide?

Good Gantt charting prevents split assignments that improve productivity and quality.

Production scheduling is always a system's problem because _____ compete with each other for the best facilities.

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

Management of Technology Mot

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

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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