Question 1

Which phrase most closely describes flexible manufacturing systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  a variation of CAD 
B)  a more fully automated version of cellular manufacturing 
C)  manufacturing resource planning 
D)  a process layout with a manufacturing overlay 
E)  an approach that allows workers to begin work at a time of their choosing 
A)  a variation of CAD 
B)  a more fully automated version of cellular manufacturing 
C)  manufacturing resource planning 
D)  a process layout with a manufacturing overlay 
E)  an approach that allows workers to begin work at a time of their choosing

Question 2

Heuristic approaches to line balancing are the only approach that will guarantee an optimal solution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following process types would be most likely to be used in the introductory phase of a product's life cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  continuous 
B)  intermittent 
C)  project 
D)  batch 
E)  job shop 
A)  continuous 
B)  intermittent 
C)  project 
D)  batch 
E)  job shop

Question 4

An idle percentage of zero means a line is perfectly balanced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Morale problems can be a reason for redesign of a facility layout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The maker of the world-famous Chocolate Chip Cookies needs to design a product layout for a new product, Mint Chocolate Chip. The company plans to use this new production line eight hours a day in order to meet projected demand of 1,440 cases per day. The following table describes the tasks involved in the production of a Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie. $$\begin{array} { l l l } 
\text { Task } & \text { Time } ( \text { secs } ) & \text { Immediate Predecessor } \
\hline \mathrm { u } & 4 & \text { none } \
\mathrm { v } & 14 & \mathrm { u } \
\mathrm { w } & 12 & \mathrm {~V} \
\mathrm { x } & 12 & \mathrm {~V} \
\mathrm { y } & 6 & \mathrm { w } \
\mathrm { z } & 8 & \mathrm { x } , \mathrm { y }
\end{array}$$ For output to equal projected demand, what should be the actual cycle time for this production line?

Accepted Answer

A)  54 seconds 
B)  27 seconds 
C)  20 seconds 
D)  18 seconds 
E)  14 seconds 
A)  54 seconds 
B)  27 seconds 
C)  20 seconds 
D)  18 seconds 
E)  14 seconds

Question 7

Although they do not guarantee optimal solutions, ______________ are useful in finding reasonable solutions when the number of possible options is overwhelming.

Accepted Answer

A)  cellular layouts 
B)  heuristics 
C)  logistics 
D)  CAM 
E)  CAD 
A)  cellular layouts 
B)  heuristics 
C)  logistics 
D)  CAM 
E)  CAD

Question 8

A company needs to rebalance a product layout for producing new plastic license plates. They plan to use the assembly line six hours in order to meet projected demand of 2,160 license plates each day. The following table describes the tasks involved in the production of this product: $$\begin{array} { l l l } 
\text { Task } & \text { Time (secs) } & \text { Immediate Predecessor } \
\hline \mathrm { a } & 3 & \text { none } \
\mathrm { b } & 4 & \text { none } \
\mathrm { c } & 5 & \mathrm { a } , \mathrm { b } \
\mathrm { d } & 7 & \text { none } \
\mathrm { e } & 9 & \mathrm { c } , \mathrm { d }
\end{array}$$ For output to equal projected demand, what will be the idle time at the second workstation of the assembly line that uses the minimum number of workstations?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 seconds 
B)  1 second 
C)  2 seconds 
D)  3 seconds 
E)  5 seconds 
A)  0 seconds 
B)  1 second 
C)  2 seconds 
D)  3 seconds 
E)  5 seconds

Question 9

Layout planning is required because of:
(I) efficient operations.
(II) accidents or safety hazards.
(III) new products or services.
(IV) morale problems.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

A company is designing a product layout for a new product. It plans to use this production line eight hours a day in order to meet projected demand of 480 units per day. The tasks necessary to produce this product are: $$\begin{array} { l l l } 
\text { Task } & \text { Time (secs) } & \text { Immediate Predecessor } \
\hline \mathrm { u } & 30 & \text { none } \
\mathrm { v } & 30 & \mathrm { u } \
\mathrm { w } & 6 & \mathrm { u } \
\mathrm { x } & 12 & \mathrm { w } \
\mathrm { y } & 54 & \mathrm { x } \
\mathrm { z } & 30 & \mathrm { v } , \mathrm { y }
\end{array}$$ 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 11

The main issue in the design of process layouts concerns the relative positioning of the departments involved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A disadvantage of a product layout can be high in-process inventory costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Accounting, purchasing, and inventory control are fairly routine with process layouts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Given the following process layout data for locating four departments (A, B, C, and D) in four areas (1, 2, 3, and 4): $\begin{array}{l}
\text { Distances (meters) } \quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad \text { Flows (loads per week }\
\begin{array}{rlll}
\text { From/To } & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 \
\hline 1 & - & 50 & 100 & 150 \
2 & & - & 50 & 100 \
3 & & & - & 50 \
4 & & & & -
\end{array}\quad\quad
\begin{array}{rlll}
\text { From/To } & \text { A } & \text { B } & \text { C } & \text { D } \
\hline \text { A } & - & 10 & 40 & 50 \
\text { B } & 30 & - & 10 & 70 \
\text { C } & 60 & 10 & - & 40 \
\text { D } & 30 & 50 & 20 & -
\end{array}
\end{array}$ If department C must be located in area 1, what layout will minimize the total distance loads will be moved each month?

Accepted Answer

C in 1; A

Question 15

The estimation of costs is generally most difficult when the ___________ process has been chosen.

Accepted Answer

A)  project 
B)  repetitive 
C)  continuous 
D)  batch 
E)  job shop 
A)  project 
B)  repetitive 
C)  continuous 
D)  batch 
E)  job shop

Question 16

Given the following process layout data for locating four departments (A, B, C, and D) in four areas (1, 2, 3, and 4): $\begin{array}{l}
\text { Distances (meters) } \quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad \text { Flows (loads per week }\
\begin{array}{rlll}
\text { From/To } & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 \
\hline 1 & - & 50 & 100 & 150 \
2 & & - & 50 & 100 \
3 & & & - & 50 \
4 & & & & -
\end{array}\quad\quad
\begin{array}{rlll}
\text { From/To } & \text { A } & \text { B } & \text { C } & \text { D } \
\hline \text { A } & - & 10 & 40 & 50 \
\text { B } & 30 & - & 10 & 70 \
\text { C } & 60 & 10 & - & 40 \
\text { D } & 30 & 50 & 20 & -
\end{array}
\end{array}$ What is the distance from area 3 to area 1?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  continuous. 
B)  intermittent. 
C)  project. 
D)  batch. 
E)  unit. 
A)  continuous. 
B)  intermittent. 
C)  project. 
D)  batch. 
E)  unit.

Question 18

The maximum allowable cycle time is computed as:

Accepted Answer

A)  daily operating time divided by the desired output. 
B)  desired output divided by the daily operating time. 
C)  daily operating time divided by the product of the desired output and the sum of job times. 
D)  the product of desired output and the sum of job times divided by daily operating time. 
E)  1.00 minus station time. 
A)  daily operating time divided by the desired output. 
B)  desired output divided by the daily operating time. 
C)  daily operating time divided by the product of the desired output and the sum of job times. 
D)  the product of desired output and the sum of job times divided by daily operating time. 
E)  1.00 minus station time.

Question 19

A common goal in designing process layouts is:

Accepted Answer

A)  minimizing the number of workers. 
B)  minimizing idle time. 
C)  minimizing transportation costs. 
D)  maximizing workstation productive time. 
E)  maximizing transportation distances. 
A)  minimizing the number of workers. 
B)  minimizing idle time. 
C)  minimizing transportation costs. 
D)  maximizing workstation productive time. 
E)  maximizing transportation distances.

Question 20

In which type of operation are you likely to see, at most, only minor variations in the product or service being produced using the same process and the same equipment?

Accepted Answer

A)  a project 
B)  a job shop 
C)  repetitive production 
D)  batch processing 
E)  intermittent production 
A)  a project 
B)  a job shop 
C)  repetitive production 
D)  batch processing 
E)  intermittent production

Which phrase most closely describes flexible manufacturing systems?

Heuristic approaches to line balancing are the only approach that will guarantee an optimal solution.

Which of the following process types would be most likely to be used in the introductory phase of a product's life cycle?

An idle percentage of zero means a line is perfectly balanced.

Morale problems can be a reason for redesign of a facility layout.

Although they do not guarantee optimal solutions, ______________ are useful in finding reasonable solutions when the number of possible options is overwhelming.

Layout planning is required because of: (I) efficient operations. (II) accidents or safety hazards. (III) new products or services. (IV) morale problems.

The main issue in the design of process layouts concerns the relative positioning of the departments involved.

A disadvantage of a product layout can be high in-process inventory costs.

Accounting, purchasing, and inventory control are fairly routine with process layouts.

The estimation of costs is generally most difficult when the ___________ process has been chosen.

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

The maximum allowable cycle time is computed as:

A common goal in designing process layouts is:

In which type of operation are you likely to see, at most, only minor variations in the product or service being produced using the same process and the same equipment?

Introduction to Operations Management

Competitiveness, Strategy, and Productivity

Forecasting

Product and Service Design

Extension: Reliability

Strategic Capacity Planning for Products and Services

Extension: Decision Theory

Work Design and Measurement

Extension: Learning Curves

Location Planning and Analysis

Extension: The Transportation Model

Management of Quality

Quality Control

Extension: Acceptance Sampling

Aggregate Planning and Master Scheduling

MRP and ERP

Inventory Management

Jit and Lean Operations

Extension: Maintenance

Supply Chain Management

Scheduling

Project Management

Management of Waiting Lines

Linear Programming

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Exam 6: Process Selection and Facility Layout

Which phrase most closely describes flexible manufacturing systems?

Heuristic approaches to line balancing are the only approach that will guarantee an optimal solution.

Which of the following process types would be most likely to be used in the introductory phase of a product's life cycle?

An idle percentage of zero means a line is perfectly balanced.

Morale problems can be a reason for redesign of a facility layout.

Although they do not guarantee optimal solutions, ______________ are useful in finding reasonable solutions when the number of possible options is overwhelming.

Layout planning is required because of: (I) efficient operations. (II) accidents or safety hazards. (III) new products or services. (IV) morale problems.

The main issue in the design of process layouts concerns the relative positioning of the departments involved.

A disadvantage of a product layout can be high in-process inventory costs.

Accounting, purchasing, and inventory control are fairly routine with process layouts.

The estimation of costs is generally most difficult when the ___________ process has been chosen.

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

The maximum allowable cycle time is computed as:

A common goal in designing process layouts is:

In which type of operation are you likely to see, at most, only minor variations in the product or service being produced using the same process and the same equipment?

Introduction to Operations Management

Competitiveness, Strategy, and Productivity

Forecasting

Product and Service Design

Extension: Reliability

Strategic Capacity Planning for Products and Services

Extension: Decision Theory

Work Design and Measurement

Extension: Learning Curves

Location Planning and Analysis

Extension: The Transportation Model

Management of Quality

Quality Control

Extension: Acceptance Sampling

Aggregate Planning and Master Scheduling

MRP and ERP

Inventory Management

Jit and Lean Operations

Extension: Maintenance

Supply Chain Management

Scheduling

Project Management

Management of Waiting Lines

Linear Programming

Filters