Question 1

The overriding problem in batch scheduling is

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A)  regulating input. 
B)  controlling output. 
C)  managing queues. 
D)  assigning labor. 
A)  regulating input. 
B)  controlling output. 
C)  managing queues. 
D)  assigning labor. C

Question 2

The theory of constraints says that

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A)  queues should not be allowed to form in the plant. 
B)  bottleneck resources should be idle whenever possible. 
C)  the bottleneck is the most critical resource. 
D)  labor expense reduction should be the primary goal. 
A)  queues should not be allowed to form in the plant. 
B)  bottleneck resources should be idle whenever possible. 
C)  the bottleneck is the most critical resource. 
D)  labor expense reduction should be the primary goal. C

Question 3

Which of the following statements concerning scheduling is INCORRECT?

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A)  Scheduling decisions allocate available capacity to jobs, activities, tasks, or customers. 
B)  Scheduling is typically performed prior to aggregate planning. 
C)  Scheduling results in a time-phased plan, representing what is to be done, when it should be done, who will do the work, and the equipment required for the work. 
D)  Scheduling seeks to resolve several conflicting objectives, including high efficiency, low inventories, and good customer service. 
A)  Scheduling decisions allocate available capacity to jobs, activities, tasks, or customers. 
B)  Scheduling is typically performed prior to aggregate planning. 
C)  Scheduling results in a time-phased plan, representing what is to be done, when it should be done, who will do the work, and the equipment required for the work. 
D)  Scheduling seeks to resolve several conflicting objectives, including high efficiency, low inventories, and good customer service. B

Question 4

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the theory of constraints (TOC)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was developed by Goldratt in his book "The Goal." 
B)  Operations should help to increase sales, as long as capacity is available. 
C)  Identifying the bottleneck in a process is critical for improving the overall flow through the process. 
D)  Increased utilization of a non-bottleneck would improve the operating performance in a factory. 
A)  It was developed by Goldratt in his book "The Goal." 
B)  Operations should help to increase sales, as long as capacity is available. 
C)  Identifying the bottleneck in a process is critical for improving the overall flow through the process. 
D)  Increased utilization of a non-bottleneck would improve the operating performance in a factory.

Question 5

Which of the following is a tactic for reducing demand pressure on a process bottleneck?

Accepted Answer

A)  Place a quality inspection point immediately before the bottleneck. 
B)  Decrease the size of batches run through the bottleneck (assuming setup required). 
C)  Increase inventory levels at the non-bottleneck resources. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Place a quality inspection point immediately before the bottleneck. 
B)  Decrease the size of batches run through the bottleneck (assuming setup required). 
C)  Increase inventory levels at the non-bottleneck resources. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 6

The theory of constraints (TOC)is

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A)  a strategic technique primarily used to reduce waste. 
B)  a strategic technique used to help firms effectively improve the rate at which raw materials are converted to finished goods and then money through sales. 
C)  a strategic technique used to balance capacity across all resources. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  a strategic technique primarily used to reduce waste. 
B)  a strategic technique used to help firms effectively improve the rate at which raw materials are converted to finished goods and then money through sales. 
C)  a strategic technique used to balance capacity across all resources. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 7

A bottleneck should never be blocked or starved.Non-bottlenecks must function to keep the bottleneck at full utilization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A manufacturing company could increase the output rate of the bottleneck by running larger batches at the bottleneck (assuming another bottleneck in the plant does not interfere).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is a performance measure for a Gantt chart?

Accepted Answer

A)  Makespan. 
B)  Machine utilization. 
C)  Sum of the wait times for each job. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Makespan. 
B)  Machine utilization. 
C)  Sum of the wait times for each job. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 10

Finite capacity scheduling

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A)  is an extension of the theory of constraints. 
B)  requires that jobs be scheduled whole (they cannot be split). 
C)  schedules jobs through a number of work centers, each with one or more machines. 
D)  has all of the above properties. 
A)  is an extension of the theory of constraints. 
B)  requires that jobs be scheduled whole (they cannot be split). 
C)  schedules jobs through a number of work centers, each with one or more machines. 
D)  has all of the above properties.

Question 11

Critical ratio is

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A)  the ratio of processing time to idle time of the process. 
B)  the ratio of remaining time until due date to the remaining processing time. 
C)  greater than 1 if the job is behind schedule. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  the ratio of processing time to idle time of the process. 
B)  the ratio of remaining time until due date to the remaining processing time. 
C)  greater than 1 if the job is behind schedule. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 12

The preemptive rule in a manufacturing setting is based on remaining time until the due date and the remaining processing time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Under the theory of constraints,throughput is defined as the difference between the sales and the operating expenses of a plant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If the critical ratio of a job is greater than 1,the job is late.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT determined by Gantt charting?

Accepted Answer

A)  The waiting time of each job. 
B)  Makespan of all jobs. 
C)  Resource utilization. 
D)  Finite capacity scheduling. 
A)  The waiting time of each job. 
B)  Makespan of all jobs. 
C)  Resource utilization. 
D)  Finite capacity scheduling.

Question 16

First come,first served is widely used in both service and manufacturing firms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What are the steps that could be taken at a bottleneck resource to increase its capacity?

Accepted Answer

(a) Reduce setup time at the

Question 18

Finite capacity scheduling can be used to identify the bottleneck in a given process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Scheduling systems answer all the following questions EXCEPT

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A)  What delivery date do I promise? 
B)  How much will the schedule cost? 
C)  When should I start each particular activity or task? 
D)  How do I make sure that the job is completed on time? 
A)  What delivery date do I promise? 
B)  How much will the schedule cost? 
C)  When should I start each particular activity or task? 
D)  How do I make sure that the job is completed on time?

Question 20

A bottleneck is

Accepted Answer

A)  a resource that has the maximum capacity in the facility. 
B)  a resource whose capacity is less than the capacity of all other resources and whose capacity is less than the demand placed on it. 
C)  a resource that blocks labor productivity. 
D)  a resource that has the fastest processing time. 
A)  a resource that has the maximum capacity in the facility. 
B)  a resource whose capacity is less than the capacity of all other resources and whose capacity is less than the demand placed on it. 
C)  a resource that blocks labor productivity. 
D)  a resource that has the fastest processing time.

The overriding problem in batch scheduling is

The theory of constraints says that

Which of the following statements concerning scheduling is INCORRECT?

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the theory of constraints (TOC)?

Which of the following is a tactic for reducing demand pressure on a process bottleneck?

The theory of constraints (TOC)is

A bottleneck should never be blocked or starved.Non-bottlenecks must function to keep the bottleneck at full utilization.

A manufacturing company could increase the output rate of the bottleneck by running larger batches at the bottleneck (assuming another bottleneck in the plant does not interfere).

Which of the following is a performance measure for a Gantt chart?

Finite capacity scheduling

Critical ratio is

The preemptive rule in a manufacturing setting is based on remaining time until the due date and the remaining processing time.

Under the theory of constraints,throughput is defined as the difference between the sales and the operating expenses of a plant.

If the critical ratio of a job is greater than 1,the job is late.

Which of the following is NOT determined by Gantt charting?

First come,first served is widely used in both service and manufacturing firms.

What are the steps that could be taken at a bottleneck resource to increase its capacity?

Finite capacity scheduling can be used to identify the bottleneck in a given process.

Scheduling systems answer all the following questions EXCEPT

A bottleneck is

The Operations Function

Operations and Supply Chain Strategy

Product Design

Process Selection

Service Delivery System Design

Process-Flow Analysis

Lean Thinking and Lean Systems

Managing Quality

Quality Control and Improvement

Forecasting

Capacity Planning

Project Planning and Scheduling

Independent Demand Inventory

Materials Requirements Planning and ERP

Supply Chain Management

Sourcing

Global Logistics

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Exam 12: Scheduling Operations

The overriding problem in batch scheduling is

The theory of constraints says that

Which of the following statements concerning scheduling is INCORRECT?

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the theory of constraints (TOC)?

Which of the following is a tactic for reducing demand pressure on a process bottleneck?

The theory of constraints (TOC)is

A bottleneck should never be blocked or starved.Non-bottlenecks must function to keep the bottleneck at full utilization.

A manufacturing company could increase the output rate of the bottleneck by running larger batches at the bottleneck (assuming another bottleneck in the plant does not interfere).

Which of the following is a performance measure for a Gantt chart?

Finite capacity scheduling

Critical ratio is

The preemptive rule in a manufacturing setting is based on remaining time until the due date and the remaining processing time.

Under the theory of constraints,throughput is defined as the difference between the sales and the operating expenses of a plant.

If the critical ratio of a job is greater than 1,the job is late.

Which of the following is NOT determined by Gantt charting?

First come,first served is widely used in both service and manufacturing firms.

What are the steps that could be taken at a bottleneck resource to increase its capacity?

Finite capacity scheduling can be used to identify the bottleneck in a given process.

Scheduling systems answer all the following questions EXCEPT

A bottleneck is

The Operations Function

Operations and Supply Chain Strategy

Product Design

Process Selection

Service Delivery System Design

Process-Flow Analysis

Lean Thinking and Lean Systems

Managing Quality

Quality Control and Improvement

Forecasting

Capacity Planning

Project Planning and Scheduling

Independent Demand Inventory

Materials Requirements Planning and ERP

Supply Chain Management

Sourcing

Global Logistics

Filters