Question 1

One thing that an MRP II system has that an MRP system does not is ________.

Accepted Answer

a linkage

Question 2

Complete the following MRP record using the FOQ rule:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complete the following MRP record using the...

Question 3

In MRP,a(n)________ is any item manufactured from one or more components.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In MRP,a(n)________ is any item manufactured from...

Question 4

An ERP system revolves around a single comprehensive database that is made available across the entire organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements about ERP systems is BEST?

Accepted Answer

A) Recent studies have shown that the most successful ERP implementations use standardized systems. 
B) ERP systems written in XML require complete replacements of a company's legacy systems. 
C) A company must adapt their ERP system to their existing processes in order for all employees to gain a benefit from the new system. 
D) An ERP system requires a regular synchronization of all of the module databases,which is usually accomplished automatically when the business is not conducting business. 
A) Recent studies have shown that the most successful ERP implementations use standardized systems. 
B) ERP systems written in XML require complete replacements of a company's legacy systems. 
C) A company must adapt their ERP system to their existing processes in order for all employees to gain a benefit from the new system. 
D) An ERP system requires a regular synchronization of all of the module databases,which is usually accomplished automatically when the business is not conducting business.

Question 6

MRP ________ is a process that converts the requirements of various final products into a material requirements plan that specifies the replenishment schedule of all the subassemblies,components,and raw materials needed by the final products.

Accepted Answer

The answer of MRP ________ is a process that converts...

Question 7

A companywide process that cuts across functional areas,business units,geographic regions,and product lines is a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A companywide process that cuts across functional...

Question 8

Management wishes to use a POQ lot-sizing rule for an item that experiences an average demand of 30 units per week.If the desired average lot size is 120 units,what should P be?

Accepted Answer

A) zero or one weeks 
B) two or three weeks 
C) four or five weeks 
D) more than five weeks 
A) zero or one weeks 
B) two or three weeks 
C) four or five weeks 
D) more than five weeks

Question 9

Which one of the following is an input to the MRP system?

Accepted Answer

A) shop-floor schedules 
B) financial reports 
C) master production schedule 
D) purchasing orders 
A) shop-floor schedules 
B) financial reports 
C) master production schedule 
D) purchasing orders

Question 10

________ is an estimate of the amount of inventory available each week after gross requirements have been satisfied.

Accepted Answer

Projected

Question 11

Which of the following uses of MRP in promoting a healthy environment is NOT used?

Accepted Answer

A) An MRP system can track waste in a bill of materials as a component of an item. 
B) When the master production schedule is developed for a product,reports can be generated that project the quantity of waste. 
C) When the master production schedule is developed for a product,reports can be generated that project the timing of waste. 
D) The MRP system can be used to communicate directly with the International Organization for Standardization to file ISO 9000 documentation. 
A) An MRP system can track waste in a bill of materials as a component of an item. 
B) When the master production schedule is developed for a product,reports can be generated that project the quantity of waste. 
C) When the master production schedule is developed for a product,reports can be generated that project the timing of waste. 
D) The MRP system can be used to communicate directly with the International Organization for Standardization to file ISO 9000 documentation.

Question 12

Gross requirements are the total demand derived from all parent production plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Material requirements planning (MRP)is a computerized information system developed specifically to aid in managing dependent demand inventory and scheduling replenishment orders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Table 11.2
Mutts Amazing Dogs has developed the following demand forecast for The Pitbull,a spicy concoction graced by pepperjack cheese,serrano,habanero,poblano and jalapeno peppers,onion,and a cilantro-lime aioli.They enter the planning period with 20 hotdogs in inventory as shown in Week 0.A few customers have standing orders for hotdogs and they have booked catering events over the next two months.They buy their hotdogs in packages of ten just like you and me.
  
-Use Table 11.2 to answer this question.Mutt decides to operate on a level MPS plan for weeks 1 through 4.What MPS quantity brings them into week 5 with the same ATP as if they had adopted a more traditional approach?

Accepted Answer

A) 190 
B) 150 
C) 170 
D) 160 
A) 190 
B) 150 
C) 170 
D) 160

Question 15

The master production schedule (MPS)is the part of the material requirements planning that specifies when components must be ordered or assembled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The lot-for-lot (L4L)rule minimizes inventory investment but it also maximizes the number of ________.

Accepted Answer

orders,ord

Question 17

Which one of the following is a feature of MRP II,but not available in basic MRP systems?

Accepted Answer

A) financial projections 
B) action notices 
C) dispatch lists 
D) capacity reporting 
A) financial projections 
B) action notices 
C) dispatch lists 
D) capacity reporting

Question 18

Which of the following statements concerning MRP is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Dependent-demand items tend to experience relatively constant demand rates. 
B) MRP systems use independent demands for each component item. 
C) Capacity requirements planning (CRP)uses open orders (scheduled receipts)and planned order releases to estimate capacity requirements for critical workstations. 
D) The most accurate way to forecast dependent demand is to examine past usage rates. 
A) Dependent-demand items tend to experience relatively constant demand rates. 
B) MRP systems use independent demands for each component item. 
C) Capacity requirements planning (CRP)uses open orders (scheduled receipts)and planned order releases to estimate capacity requirements for critical workstations. 
D) The most accurate way to forecast dependent demand is to examine past usage rates.

Question 19

Entering new information in the database of an ERP system is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) data packet. 
B) transaction. 
C) record. 
D) file. 
A) data packet. 
B) transaction. 
C) record. 
D) file.

Question 20

Companies that fully customize their ERP implementation reap the greatest rewards from such systems since they can continue to use the same processes to which all employees are accustomed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Resource Planning

One thing that an MRP II system has that an MRP system does not is ________.

Complete the following MRP record using the FOQ rule:

In MRP,a(n)________ is any item manufactured from one or more components.

An ERP system revolves around a single comprehensive database that is made available across the entire organization.

Which of the following statements about ERP systems is BEST?

MRP ________ is a process that converts the requirements of various final products into a material requirements plan that specifies the replenishment schedule of all the subassemblies,components,and raw materials needed by the final products.

A companywide process that cuts across functional areas,business units,geographic regions,and product lines is a(n)________.

Management wishes to use a POQ lot-sizing rule for an item that experiences an average demand of 30 units per week.If the desired average lot size is 120 units,what should P be?

Which one of the following is an input to the MRP system?

________ is an estimate of the amount of inventory available each week after gross requirements have been satisfied.

Which of the following uses of MRP in promoting a healthy environment is NOT used?

Gross requirements are the total demand derived from all parent production plans.

Material requirements planning (MRP)is a computerized information system developed specifically to aid in managing dependent demand inventory and scheduling replenishment orders.

The master production schedule (MPS)is the part of the material requirements planning that specifies when components must be ordered or assembled.

The lot-for-lot (L4L)rule minimizes inventory investment but it also maximizes the number of ________.

Which one of the following is a feature of MRP II,but not available in basic MRP systems?

Which of the following statements concerning MRP is TRUE?

Entering new information in the database of an ERP system is a(n):

Companies that fully customize their ERP implementation reap the greatest rewards from such systems since they can continue to use the same processes to which all employees are accustomed.

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