Question 1

A ____ is one in which the set of steps or activities that make up the activity occur one after the other.

Accepted Answer

A)  continuous process 
B)  sequential process 
C)  concurrent process 
D)  standardized process 
E)  None of these choices. 
A)  continuous process 
B)  sequential process 
C)  concurrent process 
D)  standardized process 
E)  None of these choices.

Question 2

Which of the following is false regarding when to use the learning curve?

Accepted Answer

A)  Learning-curve analysis is appropriate when a supplier uses a new production process. 
B)  Learning-curve analysis is appropriate when a supplier produces any item for the first time. 
C)  The learning curve is appropriate when a supplier produces a technically complex item for the first time. 
D)  All processes and items can benefit from or exhibit improvement from learning. 
E)  The human factors present at the beginning of production must remain fairly constant over time to apply the learning curve. 
A)  Learning-curve analysis is appropriate when a supplier uses a new production process. 
B)  Learning-curve analysis is appropriate when a supplier produces any item for the first time. 
C)  The learning curve is appropriate when a supplier produces a technically complex item for the first time. 
D)  All processes and items can benefit from or exhibit improvement from learning. 
E)  The human factors present at the beginning of production must remain fairly constant over time to apply the learning curve.

Question 3

There is a strong correlation between effective planning and successful project outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In a PERT network,which of the following is not one of the times shown?

Accepted Answer

A)  Early start. 
B)  Late start. 
C)  On time start. 
D)  Early finish. 
E)  Late finish. 
A)  Early start. 
B)  Late start. 
C)  On time start. 
D)  Early finish. 
E)  Late finish.

Question 5

The work force factor of the learning curve refers to the ability of the worker on the job to learn and improve through repetitive effort and increased efficiency but not the effort by management to pursue productivity gains.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In a PERT network,the difference between the ____ and the ____ is slack.

Accepted Answer

A)  late finish....early finish 
B)  late start....late finish 
C)  early finish....late start 
D)  early start....early finish 
E)  None of these choices. 
A)  late finish....early finish 
B)  late start....late finish 
C)  early finish....late start 
D)  early start....early finish 
E)  None of these choices.

Question 7

When using quantity discount analysis,the key calculation is the incremental cost of each additional unit at different quantity levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Many organizations are attempting to develop new products concurrently rather than sequentially,which not only saves time and money but also allows agreement on major issues early in the process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Value analysis is traditionally applied to tangible products and as such cannot be applied to services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Each activity in PERT has three time estimates: (1)most likely,(2)pessimistic,and (3)optimistic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Because most processes move across functional boundaries,it is illogical to have those groups involved with mapping and improving the process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A ____ is one in which the set of steps or activities that make up the activity occur one after the other.

Which of the following is false regarding when to use the learning curve?

There is a strong correlation between effective planning and successful project outcomes.

In a PERT network,which of the following is not one of the times shown?

The work force factor of the learning curve refers to the ability of the worker on the job to learn and improve through repetitive effort and increased efficiency but not the effort by management to pursue productivity gains.

In a PERT network,the difference between the and the is slack.

When using quantity discount analysis,the key calculation is the incremental cost of each additional unit at different quantity levels.

Many organizations are attempting to develop new products concurrently rather than sequentially,which not only saves time and money but also allows agreement on major issues early in the process.

Value analysis is traditionally applied to tangible products and as such cannot be applied to services.

Each activity in PERT has three time estimates: (1)most likely,(2)pessimistic,and (3)optimistic.

Because most processes move across functional boundaries,it is illogical to have those groups involved with mapping and improving the process.

Introduction to Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

The Purchasing Process

Purchasing Policy and Procedures

Supply Management Integration for Competitive Advantage

Purchasing and Supply Management Organization

Supply Management and Commodity Strategy Development

Supplier Evaluation and Selection

Supplier Quality Management

Supplier Management and Development: Creating a World-Class Supply Base

Worldwide Sourcing

Strategic Cost Management

Negotiation and Conflict Management

Contract Management

Purchasing Law and Ethics

Lean Supply Chain Management

Purchasing Services

Supply Chain Information Systems and Electronic Sourcing

Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Purchasing and Supply Strategy Trends

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Exam 12: Purchasing and Supply Chain Analysis: Tools and Techniques

A ____ is one in which the set of steps or activities that make up the activity occur one after the other.

Which of the following is false regarding when to use the learning curve?

There is a strong correlation between effective planning and successful project outcomes.

In a PERT network,which of the following is not one of the times shown?

The work force factor of the learning curve refers to the ability of the worker on the job to learn and improve through repetitive effort and increased efficiency but not the effort by management to pursue productivity gains.

In a PERT network,the difference between the ____ and the ____ is slack.

When using quantity discount analysis,the key calculation is the incremental cost of each additional unit at different quantity levels.

Many organizations are attempting to develop new products concurrently rather than sequentially,which not only saves time and money but also allows agreement on major issues early in the process.

Value analysis is traditionally applied to tangible products and as such cannot be applied to services.

Each activity in PERT has three time estimates: (1)most likely,(2)pessimistic,and (3)optimistic.

Because most processes move across functional boundaries,it is illogical to have those groups involved with mapping and improving the process.

Introduction to Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

The Purchasing Process

Purchasing Policy and Procedures

Supply Management Integration for Competitive Advantage

Purchasing and Supply Management Organization

Supply Management and Commodity Strategy Development

Supplier Evaluation and Selection

Supplier Quality Management

Supplier Management and Development: Creating a World-Class Supply Base

Worldwide Sourcing

Strategic Cost Management

Negotiation and Conflict Management

Contract Management

Purchasing Law and Ethics

Lean Supply Chain Management

Purchasing Services

Supply Chain Information Systems and Electronic Sourcing

Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Purchasing and Supply Strategy Trends

Filters

In a PERT network,the difference between the and the is slack.