Question 1

The type of processing system that is used for complex jobs with a unique or creative set of activities and where automation is virtually impossible is:

Accepted Answer

A) Mass production 
B) Continuous production 
C) Project 
D) Batch 
A) Mass production 
B) Continuous production 
C) Project 
D) Batch C

Question 2

Mixing a variety of products with different volumes and different levels of standardization leads to a lack of focus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The type of processing system that is used for highly standardized products such as oil and gasoline is:

Accepted Answer

A) Mass production 
B) Continuous process 
C) Project 
D) Batch 
A) Mass production 
B) Continuous process 
C) Project 
D) Batch B

Question 4

What are the six types of focus?

Accepted Answer

(1)Product focus (2)Process ty

Question 5

A make-to-order operation would be primarily concerned with:

Accepted Answer

A) Forecasting demand 
B) Production planning 
C) Balancing inventory and service 
D) Lead-time 
A) Forecasting demand 
B) Production planning 
C) Balancing inventory and service 
D) Lead-time

Question 6

An example of a business/industry that uses batch flow and makes to stock is:

Accepted Answer

A) Oil refining 
B) Machine shop 
C) Customized paintings 
D) Hospital 
A) Oil refining 
B) Machine shop 
C) Customized paintings 
D) Hospital

Question 7

In an assemble-to-order operation,the order penetration point is after fabrication and before final assembly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A _____ operation uses a process layout,while a ______ operation uses a product layout.

Accepted Answer

A) Batch,line 
B) Line,batch 
C) Job shop,batch 
D) Continuous,line 
A) Batch,line 
B) Line,batch 
C) Job shop,batch 
D) Continuous,line

Question 9

What are the three areas of process selection decisions that affect environmental impact?

Accepted Answer

(1)Technologies for pollution

Question 10

The throughput ratio (TR)is the ratio of the total processing time for the job divided by:

Accepted Answer

A) Total waiting time 
B) Utilization 
C) Total waiting time plus total processing time 
D) 100 
A) Total waiting time 
B) Utilization 
C) Total waiting time plus total processing time 
D) 100

Question 11

Which of the following are the three forms of mass customization:

Accepted Answer

A) Modular production,postponement,and efficient customer response 
B) Fast changeover,modular production,and make-to-stock 
C) Modular production,postponement,and fast changeover 
D) Assemble-to-order,modular production,and value analysis 
A) Modular production,postponement,and efficient customer response 
B) Fast changeover,modular production,and make-to-stock 
C) Modular production,postponement,and fast changeover 
D) Assemble-to-order,modular production,and value analysis

Question 12

Mass customization makes use of the concept of:

Accepted Answer

A) Economies of scale 
B) Economies of scope 
C) Economies of variety 
D) Economies of customization 
A) Economies of scale 
B) Economies of scope 
C) Economies of variety 
D) Economies of customization

Question 13

In a batch operation,each product must have the same flow path and must pass through all of the same work centers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What are the major cross-functional issues related to process selection decisions?

Accepted Answer

There are many cross-functional interact

Question 15

A large office with a copy department,a drafting department with all of the engineers located together,and all of the managers located together in a large suite of offices is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) An assembly line process 
B) A batch process 
C) A project process 
D) A continuous process 
A) An assembly line process 
B) A batch process 
C) A project process 
D) A continuous process

Question 16

In a make-to-stock operation,the order penetration point is after fabrication and before final assembly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Mass customization is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) Producing whatever the customer wants 
B) Making a small variety of products by use of mass production 
C) Producing a large variety of products at approximately the same cost as mass production 
D) Customizing products using economies of scale 
A) Producing whatever the customer wants 
B) Making a small variety of products by use of mass production 
C) Producing a large variety of products at approximately the same cost as mass production 
D) Customizing products using economies of scale

Question 18

Identify the correct statement from the following.

Accepted Answer

A) A batch process is characterized by jumbled flow while an assembly line process is characterized by a sequential flow. 
B) A project process is characterized by difficult planning and scheduling. 
C) A job shop process is used to produce to customer order. 
D) All of the above 
A) A batch process is characterized by jumbled flow while an assembly line process is characterized by a sequential flow. 
B) A project process is characterized by difficult planning and scheduling. 
C) A job shop process is used to produce to customer order. 
D) All of the above

Question 19

Continuous processes and assembly lines are very efficient but have little flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Referring to the product-process matrix,if a company has a few major products with high demand and a jumbled flow (job shop)process,we know the company:

Accepted Answer

A) Has a company strategy 
B) Is on the diagonal of the matrix 
C) Is further in its product life cycle than its process life cycle 
D) Is further in its process life cycle than its product life cycle 
A) Has a company strategy 
B) Is on the diagonal of the matrix 
C) Is further in its product life cycle than its process life cycle 
D) Is further in its process life cycle than its product life cycle

The type of processing system that is used for complex jobs with a unique or creative set of activities and where automation is virtually impossible is:

Mixing a variety of products with different volumes and different levels of standardization leads to a lack of focus.

The type of processing system that is used for highly standardized products such as oil and gasoline is:

What are the six types of focus?

A make-to-order operation would be primarily concerned with:

An example of a business/industry that uses batch flow and makes to stock is:

In an assemble-to-order operation,the order penetration point is after fabrication and before final assembly.

A _ operation uses a process layout,while a __ operation uses a product layout.

What are the three areas of process selection decisions that affect environmental impact?

The throughput ratio (TR)is the ratio of the total processing time for the job divided by:

Which of the following are the three forms of mass customization:

Mass customization makes use of the concept of:

In a batch operation,each product must have the same flow path and must pass through all of the same work centers.

What are the major cross-functional issues related to process selection decisions?

A large office with a copy department,a drafting department with all of the engineers located together,and all of the managers located together in a large suite of offices is an example of:

In a make-to-stock operation,the order penetration point is after fabrication and before final assembly.

Mass customization is defined as:

Identify the correct statement from the following.

Continuous processes and assembly lines are very efficient but have little flexibility.

Referring to the product-process matrix,if a company has a few major products with high demand and a jumbled flow (job shop)process,we know the company:

The Operations Function

Operations and Supply Chain Strategy

Product Design

Service Delivery System Design

Process-Flow Analysis

Lean Thinking and Lean Systems

Managing Quality

Quality Control and Improvement

Supply Chain Management

Forecasting

Capacity Planning

Scheduling Operations

Project Planning and Scheduling

Independent Demand Inventory

Materials Requirements Planning and ERP

Filters

Exam 4: Process Selection

The type of processing system that is used for complex jobs with a unique or creative set of activities and where automation is virtually impossible is:

Mixing a variety of products with different volumes and different levels of standardization leads to a lack of focus.

The type of processing system that is used for highly standardized products such as oil and gasoline is:

What are the six types of focus?

A make-to-order operation would be primarily concerned with:

An example of a business/industry that uses batch flow and makes to stock is:

In an assemble-to-order operation,the order penetration point is after fabrication and before final assembly.

A _____ operation uses a process layout,while a ______ operation uses a product layout.

What are the three areas of process selection decisions that affect environmental impact?

The throughput ratio (TR)is the ratio of the total processing time for the job divided by:

Which of the following are the three forms of mass customization:

Mass customization makes use of the concept of:

In a batch operation,each product must have the same flow path and must pass through all of the same work centers.

What are the major cross-functional issues related to process selection decisions?

A large office with a copy department,a drafting department with all of the engineers located together,and all of the managers located together in a large suite of offices is an example of:

In a make-to-stock operation,the order penetration point is after fabrication and before final assembly.

Mass customization is defined as:

Identify the correct statement from the following.

Continuous processes and assembly lines are very efficient but have little flexibility.

Referring to the product-process matrix,if a company has a few major products with high demand and a jumbled flow (job shop)process,we know the company:

The Operations Function

Operations and Supply Chain Strategy

Product Design

Service Delivery System Design

Process-Flow Analysis

Lean Thinking and Lean Systems

Managing Quality

Quality Control and Improvement

Supply Chain Management

Forecasting

Capacity Planning

Scheduling Operations

Project Planning and Scheduling

Independent Demand Inventory

Materials Requirements Planning and ERP

Filters

A _ operation uses a process layout,while a __ operation uses a product layout.