Question 1

In a process sequence where a product flows from process A to process B, process A is called the mother process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to the theory of constraints, a capacity-constrained resource (CCR) is one whose utilization is close to capacity and could be a bottleneck if it is not scheduled carefully.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A useful measure of inventory performance is called "dollar days." In which of the following areas are dollar days measurements not useful?

Accepted Answer

A) Marketing 
B) Research and development 
C) Manufacturing 
D) Project management 
E) Purchasing 
A) Marketing 
B) Research and development 
C) Manufacturing 
D) Project management 
E) Purchasing

Question 4

A way to find a bottleneck is to use one's knowledge of a particular plant, look at the system in operation, and talk with supervisors and workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Mr.Goldratt's "theory of constraints" is useful only in manufacturing settings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is a word indicating a resource whose capacity is less than the demand placed on it? _________________________________.

Accepted Answer

bottleneck or capacity-constra

Question 7

Which of the following is one of Dr.Eli Goldratt's rules of production scheduling for optimized production technology?

Accepted Answer

A) Utilization and activation of a resource are not the same. 
B) Do not allow bottlenecks to govern the flow of the line. 
C) An hour lost at a bottleneck saves an hour for the entire system. 
D) Balance the capacities, not the flows. 
E) The level of utilization of a bottleneck resource is not determined by its own potential but by some other constraint in the system. 
A) Utilization and activation of a resource are not the same. 
B) Do not allow bottlenecks to govern the flow of the line. 
C) An hour lost at a bottleneck saves an hour for the entire system. 
D) Balance the capacities, not the flows. 
E) The level of utilization of a bottleneck resource is not determined by its own potential but by some other constraint in the system.

Question 8

The operational measure of throughput is "the rate at which money is generated by the system through production of goods and services that might be sold."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to the theory of constraints, a bottleneck is any resource whose capacity is greater than the demand placed on it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to the theory of constraints, which of the following is a kind of time that makes up the cycle time in production?

Accepted Answer

A) Quality time 
B) Break time 
C) Research time 
D) Just-in-time 
E) Idle time 
A) Quality time 
B) Break time 
C) Research time 
D) Just-in-time 
E) Idle time

Question 11

Which of the following is one of Dr.Eli Goldratt's rules of production scheduling for optimized production technology?

Accepted Answer

A) If you lose an hour at a bottleneck, it is better than making scrap. 
B) Do not balance capacity, balance the flow. 
C) Do not allow bottlenecks to govern the flow of the line. 
D) An hour saved at a bottleneck operation is a mirage. 
E) The amount in a process batch should be fixed when the batch is begun and not changed over time or along its route. 
A) If you lose an hour at a bottleneck, it is better than making scrap. 
B) Do not balance capacity, balance the flow. 
C) Do not allow bottlenecks to govern the flow of the line. 
D) An hour saved at a bottleneck operation is a mirage. 
E) The amount in a process batch should be fixed when the batch is begun and not changed over time or along its route.

Question 12

According to the theory of constraints, which of the following is an operational measurement that can be used to measure the firm's ability to make money?

Accepted Answer

A) Net profit 
B) Throughput 
C) Return on investment 
D) Sales 
E) Direct labor hours 
A) Net profit 
B) Throughput 
C) Return on investment 
D) Sales 
E) Direct labor hours

In a process sequence where a product flows from process A to process B, process A is called the mother process.

According to the theory of constraints, a capacity-constrained resource (CCR) is one whose utilization is close to capacity and could be a bottleneck if it is not scheduled carefully.

A useful measure of inventory performance is called "dollar days." In which of the following areas are dollar days measurements not useful?

A way to find a bottleneck is to use one's knowledge of a particular plant, look at the system in operation, and talk with supervisors and workers.

Mr.Goldratt's "theory of constraints" is useful only in manufacturing settings.

What is a word indicating a resource whose capacity is less than the demand placed on it? _________________________________.

Which of the following is one of Dr.Eli Goldratt's rules of production scheduling for optimized production technology?

The operational measure of throughput is "the rate at which money is generated by the system through production of goods and services that might be sold."

According to the theory of constraints, a bottleneck is any resource whose capacity is greater than the demand placed on it.

According to the theory of constraints, which of the following is a kind of time that makes up the cycle time in production?

Which of the following is one of Dr.Eli Goldratt's rules of production scheduling for optimized production technology?

According to the theory of constraints, which of the following is an operational measurement that can be used to measure the firm's ability to make money?

Introduction

Strategy

Design of Products and Services

Project Management

Strategic Capacity Management

Learning Curves

Manufacturing Processes

Facility Layout

Service Processes

Waiting Line Analysis and Simulation

Process Design and Analysis

Six Sigma Quality

Statistical Quality Control

Lean Supply Chains

Logistics Distribution, and Transportation

Global Sourcing and Procurement

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

Forecasting

Sales and Operations Planning

Inventory Management

Material Requirements Planning

Workcenter Scheduling

Health Care

Operations Consulting

Filters

Exam 23: Theory of Constraints

In a process sequence where a product flows from process A to process B, process A is called the mother process.

According to the theory of constraints, a capacity-constrained resource (CCR) is one whose utilization is close to capacity and could be a bottleneck if it is not scheduled carefully.

A useful measure of inventory performance is called "dollar days." In which of the following areas are dollar days measurements not useful?

A way to find a bottleneck is to use one's knowledge of a particular plant, look at the system in operation, and talk with supervisors and workers.

Mr.Goldratt's "theory of constraints" is useful only in manufacturing settings.

What is a word indicating a resource whose capacity is less than the demand placed on it? _________________________________.

Which of the following is one of Dr.Eli Goldratt's rules of production scheduling for optimized production technology?

The operational measure of throughput is "the rate at which money is generated by the system through production of goods and services that might be sold."

According to the theory of constraints, a bottleneck is any resource whose capacity is greater than the demand placed on it.

According to the theory of constraints, which of the following is a kind of time that makes up the cycle time in production?

Which of the following is one of Dr.Eli Goldratt's rules of production scheduling for optimized production technology?

According to the theory of constraints, which of the following is an operational measurement that can be used to measure the firm's ability to make money?

Introduction

Strategy

Design of Products and Services

Project Management

Strategic Capacity Management

Learning Curves

Manufacturing Processes

Facility Layout

Service Processes

Waiting Line Analysis and Simulation

Process Design and Analysis

Six Sigma Quality

Statistical Quality Control

Lean Supply Chains

Logistics Distribution, and Transportation

Global Sourcing and Procurement

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

Forecasting

Sales and Operations Planning

Inventory Management

Material Requirements Planning

Workcenter Scheduling

Health Care

Operations Consulting

Filters