Question 1

Quality is the state of being free of deficiencies or imperfections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Discuss the factors a firm should consider when deciding whether to make, buy, or lease components.

Accepted Answer

One of the fundamental issues facing eve

Question 3

List some benefits from implementing ISO standards.

Accepted Answer

Regardless of whether an organization de

Question 4

Computer-integrated manufacturing combines the use of robots, CAD/CAM, and flexible manufacturing systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Quality control involves measuring products and services against established quality standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

"A recent trend in location strategy is bringing production facilities closer to the final markets where the goods will be sold". Point out the main reasons for this trend on location strategy.

Accepted Answer

One reason is the reduced time

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT part of the mission of ISO?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide a framework for continual improvement. 
B)  Enforce quality standards. 
C)  Facilitate global trade and cooperation. 
D)  Promote international standards for business, government, and society. 
A)  Provide a framework for continual improvement. 
B)  Enforce quality standards. 
C)  Facilitate global trade and cooperation. 
D)  Promote international standards for business, government, and society.

Question 8

Owen is a factory manager for Gateway Computers and is conducting a visual inspection of component hardware and comparing against established quality standards. Owen is measuring ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  benchmarking 
B)  production planning 
C)  critical path 
D)  quality control 
A)  benchmarking 
B)  production planning 
C)  critical path 
D)  quality control

Question 9

Distinguish between ISO 9000 and ISO 14000.

Accepted Answer

ISO 9000 certifies that a company's prod

Question 10

The critical path in a PERT chart represents the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  areas of operations that require the least amount of technical support 
B)  areas of operations that have abundant and extra time 
C)  sequence of operations that involves outside suppliers 
D)  sequence of operations that requires the longest time for completion 
A)  areas of operations that require the least amount of technical support 
B)  areas of operations that have abundant and extra time 
C)  sequence of operations that involves outside suppliers 
D)  sequence of operations that requires the longest time for completion

Question 11

MRP is a management philosophy aimed at improving profits by involving workers in the operations process and eliminating waste through cost reductions, inventory reductions, and quality improvements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the importance of inventory control?

Accepted Answer

Production and operations managers need

Question 13

Which of the following are combined to result in mass production?

Accepted Answer

A)  mechanization, specialized labour, and robots 
B)  standardization, job-order production, and specialized labour 
C)  analytic systems, synthetic systems, and continuous processes 
D)  mechanization, specialized labour, and standardization 
A)  mechanization, specialized labour, and robots 
B)  standardization, job-order production, and specialized labour 
C)  analytic systems, synthetic systems, and continuous processes 
D)  mechanization, specialized labour, and standardization

Question 14

Product layout is also known as an assembly line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Complete the following using the terms listed below.
-The ______ is the first step in a company's production plan.

Accepted Answer

A) process layout 
B) LEED certification 
C) Gantt chart 
D) PERT chart 
E) inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)computer-integrated manufacturing
I)utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision 
A) process layout 
B) LEED certification 
C) Gantt chart 
D) PERT chart 
E) inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)computer-integrated manufacturing
I)utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision

Question 16

Part of Vicky's job as a production supervisor is to instruct each department on what work to do and the time in which they have to complete their work assignments. This part of her job is known as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  routing 
B)  dispatching 
C)  scheduling 
D)  planning 
A)  routing 
B)  dispatching 
C)  scheduling 
D)  planning

Question 17

The goal of ______ is for companies to eliminate virtually all defects in output, processes, and transactions.

Accepted Answer

A)  European Economic Community 
B)  Six Sigma 
C)  WTO 
D)  NATO Business Alliance 
A)  European Economic Community 
B)  Six Sigma 
C)  WTO 
D)  NATO Business Alliance

Question 18

How are production processes classified? Provide an example of each type.

Accepted Answer

Production processes are classified as e

Question 19

Complete the following using the terms listed below.
-______ is the function requiring production and operations managers to balance the need to keep stock on hand to meet demand against the costs of carrying inventory.

Accepted Answer

A) process layout 
B) LEED certification 
C) Gantt chart 
D) PERT chart 
E) inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)computer-integrated manufacturing
I)utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision 
A) process layout 
B) LEED certification 
C) Gantt chart 
D) PERT chart 
E) inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)computer-integrated manufacturing
I)utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision

Question 20

LEED is aimed at promoting the most sustainable construction processes available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Quality is the state of being free of deficiencies or imperfections.

Discuss the factors a firm should consider when deciding whether to make, buy, or lease components.

List some benefits from implementing ISO standards.

Computer-integrated manufacturing combines the use of robots, CAD/CAM, and flexible manufacturing systems.

Quality control involves measuring products and services against established quality standards.

"A recent trend in location strategy is bringing production facilities closer to the final markets where the goods will be sold". Point out the main reasons for this trend on location strategy.

Which of the following is NOT part of the mission of ISO?

Owen is a factory manager for Gateway Computers and is conducting a visual inspection of component hardware and comparing against established quality standards. Owen is measuring ______.

Distinguish between ISO 9000 and ISO 14000.

The critical path in a PERT chart represents the ______.

MRP is a management philosophy aimed at improving profits by involving workers in the operations process and eliminating waste through cost reductions, inventory reductions, and quality improvements.

What is the importance of inventory control?

Which of the following are combined to result in mass production?

Product layout is also known as an assembly line.

Complete the following using the terms listed below. -The ______ is the first step in a company's production plan.

Part of Vicky's job as a production supervisor is to instruct each department on what work to do and the time in which they have to complete their work assignments. This part of her job is known as ______.

The goal of ______ is for companies to eliminate virtually all defects in output, processes, and transactions.

How are production processes classified? Provide an example of each type.

Complete the following using the terms listed below. -______ is the function requiring production and operations managers to balance the need to keep stock on hand to meet demand against the costs of carrying inventory.

LEED is aimed at promoting the most sustainable construction processes available.

The Changing Face of Business

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Economic Challenges Facing Contemporary Business

Competing in World Markets

Forms of Business Ownership and Organization

Starting Your Own Business: the Entrepreneurship Alternative

Management, Leadership, and the Internal Organization

Human Resource Management: From Recruitment to Labour Relations

Top Performance Through Empowerment, Teamwork, and Communication

Customer-Driven Marketing

Product and Distribution Strategies

Promotion and Pricing Strategies

Using Technology to Manage Information

Understanding Accounting and Financial Statements

The Financial System

Financial Management

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Exam 10: Production and Operations Management

Quality is the state of being free of deficiencies or imperfections.

Discuss the factors a firm should consider when deciding whether to make, buy, or lease components.

List some benefits from implementing ISO standards.

Computer-integrated manufacturing combines the use of robots, CAD/CAM, and flexible manufacturing systems.

Quality control involves measuring products and services against established quality standards.

"A recent trend in location strategy is bringing production facilities closer to the final markets where the goods will be sold". Point out the main reasons for this trend on location strategy.

Which of the following is NOT part of the mission of ISO?

Owen is a factory manager for Gateway Computers and is conducting a visual inspection of component hardware and comparing against established quality standards. Owen is measuring ______.

Distinguish between ISO 9000 and ISO 14000.

The critical path in a PERT chart represents the ______.

MRP is a management philosophy aimed at improving profits by involving workers in the operations process and eliminating waste through cost reductions, inventory reductions, and quality improvements.

What is the importance of inventory control?

Which of the following are combined to result in mass production?

Product layout is also known as an assembly line.

Complete the following using the terms listed below. -The ______ is the first step in a company's production plan.

Part of Vicky's job as a production supervisor is to instruct each department on what work to do and the time in which they have to complete their work assignments. This part of her job is known as ______.

The goal of ______ is for companies to eliminate virtually all defects in output, processes, and transactions.

How are production processes classified? Provide an example of each type.

Complete the following using the terms listed below. -______ is the function requiring production and operations managers to balance the need to keep stock on hand to meet demand against the costs of carrying inventory.

LEED is aimed at promoting the most sustainable construction processes available.

The Changing Face of Business

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Economic Challenges Facing Contemporary Business

Competing in World Markets

Forms of Business Ownership and Organization

Starting Your Own Business: the Entrepreneurship Alternative

Management, Leadership, and the Internal Organization

Human Resource Management: From Recruitment to Labour Relations

Top Performance Through Empowerment, Teamwork, and Communication

Customer-Driven Marketing

Product and Distribution Strategies

Promotion and Pricing Strategies

Using Technology to Manage Information

Understanding Accounting and Financial Statements

The Financial System

Financial Management

Filters