Question 1

In assembly line balancing,the theoretical minimum number of workstations is

Accepted Answer

A) the ratio of the sum of all task times to cycle time. 
B) always (when a fraction)rounded upward to the next larger integer value. 
C) not always possible to reach when tasks are actually assigned to stations. 
D) all of the above. 
E) none of the above. 
A) the ratio of the sum of all task times to cycle time. 
B) always (when a fraction)rounded upward to the next larger integer value. 
C) not always possible to reach when tasks are actually assigned to stations. 
D) all of the above. 
E) none of the above.

Question 2

Because problems with fixed-position layouts are so difficult to solve well onsite,operations managers

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A) virtually never employ this layout strategy. 
B) utilize this approach only for construction projects such as bridges and office towers. 
C) increase the size of the site. 
D) often complete as much of the project as possible off-site. 
E) utilize this layout only for defence contractors. 
A) virtually never employ this layout strategy. 
B) utilize this approach only for construction projects such as bridges and office towers. 
C) increase the size of the site. 
D) often complete as much of the project as possible off-site. 
E) utilize this layout only for defence contractors.

Question 3

In what specific areas does the layout decision establish a firm's competitive priorities?

Accepted Answer

Layout decisions establish a f

Question 4

Which of the following is not one of the factors complicating the techniques for addressing the fixed position layout?

Accepted Answer

A) The volume of materials is dynamic. 
B) At different stages of a project,different materials are needed;therefore,different items become critical as the project develops. 
C) Takt times at workstations are dynamic. 
D) There is limited space at virtually all sites. 
E) There are too few critical items involved. 
A) The volume of materials is dynamic. 
B) At different stages of a project,different materials are needed;therefore,different items become critical as the project develops. 
C) Takt times at workstations are dynamic. 
D) There is limited space at virtually all sites. 
E) There are too few critical items involved.

Question 5

Product-oriented layouts tend to have high levels of work-in-process inventories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Consider the five ideas for determining the overall arrangement of most retail stores.How are these ideas implemented (a)in a supermarket,and (b)in a fine department store? (Please consider the entire store-not just the areas where merchandise is displayed. )

Accepted Answer

(Suggested response)The five ideas are:

Question 7

A work cell is scheduled to build 120 digital light processor (DLP)assemblies each week.These assemblies are later installed into home theatre projection systems.The work cell has 7.5 hours of productive work each day,six days per week.What is takt time for this cell?

Accepted Answer

The cell has 7.5 × 6 = 45 hour

Question 8

Which of the following is true regarding fabrication lines?

Accepted Answer

A) They are the same thing as assembly lines. 
B) They are the same thing as focused factories. 
C) They are a special type of process-oriented layout. 
D) Balancing their assembly line is more technological than worker oriented. 
E) They are usually not machine-paced. 
A) They are the same thing as assembly lines. 
B) They are the same thing as focused factories. 
C) They are a special type of process-oriented layout. 
D) Balancing their assembly line is more technological than worker oriented. 
E) They are usually not machine-paced.

Question 9

The layout approach that addresses trade-offs between space and material handling is called the fixed position layout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The project remains in one place and workers and equipment come to that one work area in a ________ layout.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The project remains in one place and...

Question 11

Which of these layouts is most suitable for processing sugar from sugar beets or sugar cane?

Accepted Answer

A) process-oriented layout 
B) fixed-position layout 
C) warehouse layout 
D) product-oriented layout 
E) work cell layout 
A) process-oriented layout 
B) fixed-position layout 
C) warehouse layout 
D) product-oriented layout 
E) work cell layout

Question 12

Which of the following does not support the retail layout objective of maximizing customer exposure to products?

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A) locate high-draw items around the periphery of the store 
B) use prominent locations for high-impulse and high-margin items 
C) maximize exposure to expensive items 
D) use end-aisle locations 
E) convey the store's mission with the careful positioning of the lead-off department 
A) locate high-draw items around the periphery of the store 
B) use prominent locations for high-impulse and high-margin items 
C) maximize exposure to expensive items 
D) use end-aisle locations 
E) convey the store's mission with the careful positioning of the lead-off department

Question 13

Cycle time is computed as

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

Question 14

One drawback of a product-oriented layout is that work stoppage at any one point ties up the whole operation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The most common tactic to arrange departments in a process-oriented layout is to minimize material handling costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The main advantage of a product-oriented layout is typically

Accepted Answer

A) high customer exposure rates. 
B) employability of highly skilled labour. 
C) high flexibility. 
D) low capital cost. 
E) low variable cost per unit. 
A) high customer exposure rates. 
B) employability of highly skilled labour. 
C) high flexibility. 
D) low capital cost. 
E) low variable cost per unit.

Question 17

Cycle time is the maximum time that the product is allowed at each workstation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The major problem addressed by the process-oriented layout strategy is

Accepted Answer

A) the movement of material to the limited storage areas around the site. 
B) requiring frequent contact close to one another. 
C) the provision of low-cost storage with low-cost material handling. 
D) minimizing difficulties caused by material flow varying with each product. 
E) balancing product flow from one work station to the next. 
A) the movement of material to the limited storage areas around the site. 
B) requiring frequent contact close to one another. 
C) the provision of low-cost storage with low-cost material handling. 
D) minimizing difficulties caused by material flow varying with each product. 
E) balancing product flow from one work station to the next.

Question 19

The dominant problem associated with the fixed-position layout is that workers are fixed in position,and cannot be reassigned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The typical goal used when developing a process-oriented layout strategy is to

Accepted Answer

A) minimize the distance between adjacent departments. 
B) minimize the material handling costs. 
C) maximize the number of different tasks which can be performed by an individual machine. 
D) minimize the level of operator skill necessary. 
E) maximize job specialization. 
A) minimize the distance between adjacent departments. 
B) minimize the material handling costs. 
C) maximize the number of different tasks which can be performed by an individual machine. 
D) minimize the level of operator skill necessary. 
E) maximize job specialization.

Exam 9: Layout Strategies

In assembly line balancing,the theoretical minimum number of workstations is

Because problems with fixed-position layouts are so difficult to solve well onsite,operations managers

In what specific areas does the layout decision establish a firm's competitive priorities?

Which of the following is not one of the factors complicating the techniques for addressing the fixed position layout?

Product-oriented layouts tend to have high levels of work-in-process inventories.

Consider the five ideas for determining the overall arrangement of most retail stores.How are these ideas implemented (a)in a supermarket,and (b)in a fine department store? (Please consider the entire store-not just the areas where merchandise is displayed. )

A work cell is scheduled to build 120 digital light processor (DLP)assemblies each week.These assemblies are later installed into home theatre projection systems.The work cell has 7.5 hours of productive work each day,six days per week.What is takt time for this cell?

Which of the following is true regarding fabrication lines?

The layout approach that addresses trade-offs between space and material handling is called the fixed position layout.

The project remains in one place and workers and equipment come to that one work area in a ________ layout.

Which of these layouts is most suitable for processing sugar from sugar beets or sugar cane?

Which of the following does not support the retail layout objective of maximizing customer exposure to products?

Cycle time is computed as

One drawback of a product-oriented layout is that work stoppage at any one point ties up the whole operation.

The most common tactic to arrange departments in a process-oriented layout is to minimize material handling costs.

The main advantage of a product-oriented layout is typically

Cycle time is the maximum time that the product is allowed at each workstation.

The major problem addressed by the process-oriented layout strategy is

The dominant problem associated with the fixed-position layout is that workers are fixed in position,and cannot be reassigned.

The typical goal used when developing a process-oriented layout strategy is to

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