Question 1

Which of the following layouts would be appropriate for manufacturers of bulky, heavy, or fragile products?

Accepted Answer

A)  process layout 
B)  fixed-position layout 
C)  customer-oriented layout 
D)  product layout 
A)  process layout 
B)  fixed-position layout 
C)  customer-oriented layout 
D)  product layout

Question 2

GM is assessing local labour costs as well as the availability of workers with necessary qualifications as it determines a location for its new plant. These are examples of human factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is the purpose of an environmental impact study and how does it influence a plant's location decision?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of an environmental impact s

Question 4

Which of the following would probably be the most important consideration in determining where to locate the Hefferin Paper Company?

Accepted Answer

A)  physical characteristics 
B)  proximity to raw materials 
C)  labour supply 
D)  location of customers 
A)  physical characteristics 
B)  proximity to raw materials 
C)  labour supply 
D)  location of customers

Question 5

Gantt charts are most effective for scheduling complex projects with several variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which phase of production control determines the amount of all resources needed to produce a certain amount of goods and services?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Hospital rooms are typically set up with a ______ layout.

Accepted Answer

A)  product 
B)  process 
C)  fixed-position 
D)  customer-oriented 
A)  product 
B)  process 
C)  fixed-position 
D)  customer-oriented

Question 8

Implementing a production plan involves all of the following steps EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  creating a feasible budget 
B)  controlling inventory 
C)  selecting the best suppliers for materials 
D)  deciding whether to make, buy or lease components 
A)  creating a feasible budget 
B)  controlling inventory 
C)  selecting the best suppliers for materials 
D)  deciding whether to make, buy or lease components

Question 9

Harriet uses a computer-based production planning system by which a firm can ensure that it has needed parts and materials available at the right time and place and in the correct amounts. Harriet uses

Accepted Answer

A)  materials requirement planning. 
B)  just-in-time inventory system. 
C)  computer-aided manufacturing. 
D)  vendor-managed inventory. 
A)  materials requirement planning. 
B)  just-in-time inventory system. 
C)  computer-aided manufacturing. 
D)  vendor-managed inventory.

Question 10

Robert owns a small art gallery with only a few components. His company does NOT necessarily need an inventory system based on materials requirement planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A "lights out" factory is completely automated to the extent that no workers are needed to make what the factory produces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When a cabinet maker combines wood, tools, and skill to create finished kitchen cabinets for a new home, the cabinet maker is engaging in ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  time utility 
B)  distribution 
C)  production 
D)  process utility 
A)  time utility 
B)  distribution 
C)  production 
D)  process utility

Question 13

Production control creates procedures for coordinating people, materials, and machinery efficiently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Complete the following using the terms listed below.
-An inventory system that tries to keep inventory on hand to a minimum and seeks to eliminate all sources of waste is called a(n) ______ system.

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 15

Discuss computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing.

Accepted Answer

Computer-aided design (CAD) allows engin

Question 16

The ISO 14000 standards help organizations to ensure that their products and services are of high quality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A firm can monitor quality level output in all of the following ways EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  customer surveys 
B)  electronic sensors 
C)  visual inspections 
D)  share of marketplace 
A)  customer surveys 
B)  electronic sensors 
C)  visual inspections 
D)  share of marketplace

Question 18

A light bulb is an example of a standardized part, which simplifies the replacement process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

______ chart tracks projected and actual work progress over time.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lead time 
B)  PERT 
C)  Gantt 
D)  MRP II 
A)  Lead time 
B)  PERT 
C)  Gantt 
D)  MRP II

Question 20

McDonald's has moved from continuous production to intermittent production model. Justify the reason for the same.

Accepted Answer

McDonald's is well‐known for its nearly

Which of the following layouts would be appropriate for manufacturers of bulky, heavy, or fragile products?

GM is assessing local labour costs as well as the availability of workers with necessary qualifications as it determines a location for its new plant. These are examples of human factors.

What is the purpose of an environmental impact study and how does it influence a plant's location decision?

Which of the following would probably be the most important consideration in determining where to locate the Hefferin Paper Company?

Gantt charts are most effective for scheduling complex projects with several variables.

Which phase of production control determines the amount of all resources needed to produce a certain amount of goods and services?

Hospital rooms are typically set up with a ______ layout.

Implementing a production plan involves all of the following steps EXCEPT ______.

Harriet uses a computer-based production planning system by which a firm can ensure that it has needed parts and materials available at the right time and place and in the correct amounts. Harriet uses

Robert owns a small art gallery with only a few components. His company does NOT necessarily need an inventory system based on materials requirement planning.

A "lights out" factory is completely automated to the extent that no workers are needed to make what the factory produces.

When a cabinet maker combines wood, tools, and skill to create finished kitchen cabinets for a new home, the cabinet maker is engaging in ______.

Production control creates procedures for coordinating people, materials, and machinery efficiently.

Complete the following using the terms listed below. -An inventory system that tries to keep inventory on hand to a minimum and seeks to eliminate all sources of waste is called a(n) ______ system.

Discuss computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing.

The ISO 14000 standards help organizations to ensure that their products and services are of high quality.

A firm can monitor quality level output in all of the following ways EXCEPT ______.

A light bulb is an example of a standardized part, which simplifies the replacement process.

______ chart tracks projected and actual work progress over time.

McDonald's has moved from continuous production to intermittent production model. Justify the reason for the same.

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

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Exam 10: Production and Operations Management

Which of the following layouts would be appropriate for manufacturers of bulky, heavy, or fragile products?

GM is assessing local labour costs as well as the availability of workers with necessary qualifications as it determines a location for its new plant. These are examples of human factors.

What is the purpose of an environmental impact study and how does it influence a plant's location decision?

Which of the following would probably be the most important consideration in determining where to locate the Hefferin Paper Company?

Gantt charts are most effective for scheduling complex projects with several variables.

Which phase of production control determines the amount of all resources needed to produce a certain amount of goods and services?

Hospital rooms are typically set up with a ______ layout.

Implementing a production plan involves all of the following steps EXCEPT ______.

Harriet uses a computer-based production planning system by which a firm can ensure that it has needed parts and materials available at the right time and place and in the correct amounts. Harriet uses

Robert owns a small art gallery with only a few components. His company does NOT necessarily need an inventory system based on materials requirement planning.

A "lights out" factory is completely automated to the extent that no workers are needed to make what the factory produces.

When a cabinet maker combines wood, tools, and skill to create finished kitchen cabinets for a new home, the cabinet maker is engaging in ______.

Production control creates procedures for coordinating people, materials, and machinery efficiently.

Complete the following using the terms listed below. -An inventory system that tries to keep inventory on hand to a minimum and seeks to eliminate all sources of waste is called a(n) ______ system.

Discuss computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing.

The ISO 14000 standards help organizations to ensure that their products and services are of high quality.

A firm can monitor quality level output in all of the following ways EXCEPT ______.

A light bulb is an example of a standardized part, which simplifies the replacement process.

______ chart tracks projected and actual work progress over time.

McDonald's has moved from continuous production to intermittent production model. Justify the reason for the same.

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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