Question 1

A cafeteria line would be an example of a process layout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

None of the techniques for line balancing guarantee an optimal solution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

How many least costly process layouts are there?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5

Question 4

Given the following line balance data:
  
-For eight hours of operating time per day and a desired output rate of 960 units per day,what is the percentage of idle time for the balance which uses the minimum number of stations?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Given the following line balance data:
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Question 5

Which of the following is not true about design of process layouts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Design Process layouts are influenced by physical factors such as location of entrances. 
B)  Ideally the physical structure is designed around the process layout. 
C)  There is a standardized approach to develop process layouts. 
D)  The main issue in design of process layouts is the relative positioning of departments. 
E)  Multilevel structures pose special problems for process layout planners. 
A)  Design Process layouts are influenced by physical factors such as location of entrances. 
B)  Ideally the physical structure is designed around the process layout. 
C)  There is a standardized approach to develop process layouts. 
D)  The main issue in design of process layouts is the relative positioning of departments. 
E)  Multilevel structures pose special problems for process layout planners.

Question 6

What are total weekly costs for an optimum layout?

Accepted Answer

A)  $2,600 
B)  $3,600 
C)  $6,200 
D)  $7,200 
E)  $8,200 
A)  $2,600 
B)  $3,600 
C)  $6,200 
D)  $7,200 
E)  $8,200

Question 7

The type of processing system which is used for high volume,highly standardized products is:

Accepted Answer

A)  continuous. 
B)  intermittent. 
C)  job-shop. 
D)  batch. 
E)  unit. 
A)  continuous. 
B)  intermittent. 
C)  job-shop. 
D)  batch. 
E)  unit.

Question 8

What are total weekly costs for the least costly process layout?

Accepted Answer

A)  $2,800 
B)  $3,150 
C)  $3,500 
D)  $4,000 
E)  $4,500 
A)  $2,800 
B)  $3,150 
C)  $3,500 
D)  $4,000 
E)  $4,500

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of programmable automation?
I.N/C machines
II.Robots
III.Computer-integrated manufacturing

Accepted Answer

A)  I only 
B)  II only 
C)  III only 
D)  I and II only 
E)  I, II and III 
A)  I only 
B)  II only 
C)  III only 
D)  I and II only 
E)  I, II and III

Question 10

The incremental approach to process design involves which of the following?
I.Identifying process boundaries (inputs and outputs)and the level of detail required
II.Following the normal flow of materials through the transformation process
III.Identifying the required activities and resources
IV.Identifying the sequence of activities and resources

Accepted Answer

A)  I and IV only 
B)  II and IV only 
C)  I, II, and III only 
D)  II, III, and IV only 
E)  I, II, III, and IV only 
A)  I and IV only 
B)  II and IV only 
C)  I, II, and III only 
D)  II, III, and IV only 
E)  I, II, III, and IV only

Question 11

Without regard to demand,what is the minimum possible cycle time (in seconds)for this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  162 
B)  72 
C)  54 
D)  12 
E)  60 
A)  162 
B)  72 
C)  54 
D)  12 
E)  60

Question 12

Given the following process layout data for locating four departments (A, B, C, and D) in four areas (1, 2, 3, and 4):
  
-What is the total flow between departments B and D?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Given the following process layout data for...

Question 13

A job shop processing system generally requires less skilled workers than a continuous processing system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An assembly line that has a percentage idle time of zero means the line is perfectly balanced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Given the following process layout data for locating six departments in the six areas shown:
   What process layout(s)satisfy(ies)these closeness ratings?

Accepted Answer

Any layout with I and VI at on

Question 16

Using the method developed by Richard Muther,which closeness rating reflects the undesirability of having two departments located near each other?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  E 
C)  R 
D)  U 
E)  X 
A)  A 
B)  E 
C)  R 
D)  U 
E)  X

Question 17

What is the percentage idle time for an assembly line that has 5 workstations,total idle time of 60 seconds and a cycle time of 30 seconds?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  33% 
C)  40% 
D)  50% 
E)  60% 
A)  10% 
B)  33% 
C)  40% 
D)  50% 
E)  60%

Question 18

Given the following line balance data:
  
-What is the appropriate cycle time for eight hours of operating time per day and a desired output rate of 960 units per day?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Given the following line balance data:
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Question 19

The closeness ratings approach to design process layouts focuses on one main objective,minimizing the total transportation cost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

"CIM" stands for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Customer-integrated manufacturing 
B)  Consumer-information manufacturing 
C)  Computer-integrated manufacturing 
D)  Computer-integrated monitoring 
E)  Constantly-integrated manufacturing 
A)  Customer-integrated manufacturing 
B)  Consumer-information manufacturing 
C)  Computer-integrated manufacturing 
D)  Computer-integrated monitoring 
E)  Constantly-integrated manufacturing

Exam 6: A: Process Design and Facility Layout

A cafeteria line would be an example of a process layout.

None of the techniques for line balancing guarantee an optimal solution.

How many least costly process layouts are there?

Given the following line balance data: -For eight hours of operating time per day and a desired output rate of 960 units per day,what is the percentage of idle time for the balance which uses the minimum number of stations?

Which of the following is not true about design of process layouts?

What are total weekly costs for an optimum layout?

The type of processing system which is used for high volume,highly standardized products is:

What are total weekly costs for the least costly process layout?

Which of the following is an example of programmable automation? I.N/C machines II.Robots III.Computer-integrated manufacturing

Without regard to demand,what is the minimum possible cycle time (in seconds)for this situation?

Given the following process layout data for locating four departments (A, B, C, and D) in four areas (1, 2, 3, and 4): -What is the total flow between departments B and D?

A job shop processing system generally requires less skilled workers than a continuous processing system.

An assembly line that has a percentage idle time of zero means the line is perfectly balanced.

Given the following process layout data for locating six departments in the six areas shown: What process layout(s)satisfy(ies)these closeness ratings?

Using the method developed by Richard Muther,which closeness rating reflects the undesirability of having two departments located near each other?

What is the percentage idle time for an assembly line that has 5 workstations,total idle time of 60 seconds and a cycle time of 30 seconds?

Given the following line balance data: -What is the appropriate cycle time for eight hours of operating time per day and a desired output rate of 960 units per day?

The closeness ratings approach to design process layouts focuses on one main objective,minimizing the total transportation cost.

"CIM" stands for which of the following?

Introduction to Operations Management

Competitiveness, Strategic Planning, and Productivity

Demand Forecasting

A: Product Design

B: Product Design

A: Strategic Capacity Planning

B: Strategic Capacity Planning

B: Process Design and Facility Layout

A: Design of Work Systems

B: Design of Work Systems

A: Location Planning and Analysis

B: Location Planning and Analysis

Management of Quality

A: Statistical Quality Control

B: Statistical Quality Control

Supply Chain Management

Inventory Management

Aggregate Operations Planning

Material Requirements Planning and Enterprise Resource Planning

A: Just-In-Time and Lean Production

B: Just-In-Time and Lean Production

Job and Staff Scheduling

Project Management

A: Waiting-Line Analysis

B: Waiting-Line Analysis

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