Deck 11: Protective Packaging and Materials Handling

Question 1

Which of the following statements is false?

A)some products can be exposed to freezing weather; others cannot
B)perishable products require special packaging as they move from source to customer
C)a product's chemical characteristics have little or no influence on the way they are handled
D)the various properties of goods must be made known to consumers to help them make the correct buying decision and properly care for the product
E)all are true

Answer 1

C

Question 2

How many countries in the world do not currently use the metric system of measurement?

A)Five
B)Three
C)Two
D)Zero

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals

A)United Nations
B)World Trade Organization
C)World Bank
D)Environmental Protection Agency

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The text suggests that firms can adopt ____ environmentally-friendly packaging strategies.

A)two
B)three
C)four
D)five

Question 5

The building blocks concept is associated with which logistics function?

A)warehousing
B)packaging
C)materials handling
D)inventory management

Question 6

Which of the following is not an environmentally-friendly packaging strategy that firms might adopt?

A)reduce the amount of packing materials used
B)use more environmentally-friendly packaging materials
C)use reusable containers
D)retain or support services that collect the used package and recycle it
E)all are strategies

Question 7

Which of the following is not a type of information that is needed to develop a protective packaging system?

A)severity of the distribution environment
B)the budget for packaging
C)fragility of the product to be protected
D)performance characteristics of various cushioning materials
E)all are types of information

Question 8

Which of the following is false?

A)package labeling is usually done at the end of the assembly line
B)code numbers are preferable to words for labeling a product
C)labeling regulations may differ from country to country
D)batch numbers are frequently assigned to food and drug products

Question 9

A "box-maker's certificate":

A)refers to what box makers receive upon finishing their training
B)is given in recognition of superior box making ability
C)assures that boxes are free from any visible defects
D)assures railroads and truckers that boxes are sufficiently sturdy to meet their handling requirements

Question 10

Which of the following is not a key piece of classification and labeling information provided by the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals

A)A signal word
B)A picture of the chemical or hazardous material
C)A symbol
D)A hazard statement
E)All of the above are key pieces of GHS information

Question 11

Which of the following is not a characteristic of plastic packaging?

A)lack of versatility
B)takes a long time to biodegrade
C)plastic is dependent on petroleum
D)plastic litter can kill marine animals
E)all are characteristics of plastic packaging

Question 12

Each of the following is a shipping hazard that a package may be exposed to except:

A)retraction
B)vibration
C)compression
D)extreme temperature
E)all are shipping hazards for a package

Question 13

All of the following are protective functions of packaging except:

A)enclosing the materials
B)being tamper-proof
C)providing uniform weight distribution
D)cushioning the contents
E)all are protective functions

Question 14

Which of the following statements regarding perishable products is false?

A)they require special packaging
B)they require special monitoring
C)they require special loading
D)they require special storage
E)all are true

Question 15

What has been described as the "last frontier" of logistics savings opportunities?

A)Information technology
B)Transportation consolidation
C)Packaging inefficiencies
D)Inventory management
E)None of the above

Question 16

____ systems consider the reverse flow of products,their reuse,and the marketing and distribution of recovered products.

A)Eco-
B)Open-loop
C)Retro-movement
D)Closed-loop

Question 17

A recent study indicated that over 80% of customers view packaging as:

A)Irrelevant to the purchase decision
B)One of the least important logistics activities
C)Deceptive
D)A major environmental issue

Question 18

____ refers to materials used for the containment,protection,handling,delivery,and presentation of goods.

A)Packaging
B)A box
C)Materials handling
D)Procurement

Question 19

As a general rule,labeling requirements and enforcement tend to be more stringent in ____ countries than in ____ countries.

A)larger; smaller
B)economically developing; economically developed
C)economically developed; economically developing
D)smaller; larger

Question 20

Which of the following is not a general function of packaging?

A)to promote
B)to protect
C)to identify
D)all are general functions

Question 21

One general function of packaging is to identify

Question 22

In the United States,the vast majority of pallets are made of:

A)Plastic
B)Wood
C)Metal
D)Fiberboard

Question 23

Inflatable ____________ fill void space and function as both a cushion and a brace.

A)tubes
B)rafts
C)mattresses
D)dunnage bags

Question 24

Because of the height that a pallet takes up in a vehicle or warehouse,a method of achieving the advantages of a pallet without losing space is:

A)slip sheets
B)optimum cost reliability point
C)mini-skid system
D)low profile pallet system

Question 25

The basic unit in unit loading is:

A)a box
B)a crate
C)a pallet
D)a container

Question 26

A dry bulk material's ____ is important for determining the quantity that can be stored in a given location.

A)market value
B)angle of repose
C)specific gravity
D)viscosity

Question 27

The major advantage of the unit load is:

A)its environmental friendliness
B)mechanical devices can be substituted for manual labor
C)its value to companies that deal in small quantities
D)that it simplifies transportation
E)none of the above

Question 28

The ____ has established six international pallet size standards.

A)International Standards Organization
B)World Trade Organization
C)United Nations
D)World Bank

Question 29

What do we call the short distance movement that usually takes place within the confines of a building such as a plant or DC and between a building and a transportation service provider:

A)warehousing
B)transportation
C)materials handling
D)physical distribution

Question 30

Which of the following is false?

A)the unit load is of limited value to shippers who deal in smaller quantities
B)unit loads may discourage pilferage
C)the unit load allows mechanical devices to be substituted for manual labor
D)pallets suffer from a lack of standardized sizes
E)all are true

Question 31

Packaging and materials handling decisions can be made in isolation from other logistics activities.

Question 32

With respect to density,a vessel loaded with ____ is most likely to cube out

A)Grain
B)Coal
C)Gravel
D)Iron ore

Question 33

The physical characteristics of some goods change while they are moving in the logistics channel.

Question 34

A unit load involves:

A)a convoy of rail cars carrying the same product
B)loading an entire vehicle with shipments from three or fewer shippers
C)the usage of a pallet rack system of storage
D)consolidation of several units into larger units to improve efficiency in handling and to reduce shipping costs

Question 35

Procurement can be thought of in terms of the building-blocks concept.

Question 36

A major drawback to metal and plastic pallets is their ____.

A)weight
B)incompatibility with existing forklifts
C)price
D)lifespan

Question 37

Which of the following is false?

A)in a part-to-picker system,the pick location is brought to the picker
B)forklifts can be dangerous
C)automation refers to equipment that complements,rather than replaces,human contact
D)racks and bins are examples of storage equipment
E)all are true

Question 38

The ____ principle of materials handling reminds us that the shortest distance between two points is a straight line.

A)ergonomic
B)system
C)standardization
D)work

Question 39

Each of the following is a

A)how will the product be handled?
B)what kind of equipment is needed to handle or store the product?
C)in what form will the product be?
D)how much is the product worth?
E)all of the above are questions

Question 40

Certain products should not,for health or safety reasons,be packaged together.

Question 41

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), commonly referred to as vinyl, is considered a friendly plastic because it has few, if any, potential side effects.

Question 42

Reusable containers work best in a closed-loop system.

Question 43

Most package labeling takes place at the end of the assembly line.

Question 44

When new products or new packaging techniques are about to be introduced,it is somewhat advisable to have the packages pre-tested.

Question 45

The United States is the only country in the world that does not currently use the metric system of measurement.

Question 46

The primary objective of protective packaging is to restrain product from undesired movements within container.

Question 47

Carriers' tariffs and classifications influence the type of packaging and packing methods that must be used.

Question 48

Shipping hazards include vibrations,dropping,rough handling,and overexposure to extreme temperatures.

Question 49

Transportation consolidation has been described as the "last frontier" of logistics savings opportunities.

Question 50

Plastic packaging tends to be cheaper,more versatile,and more consumer-friendly than paper packaging.

Question 51

When a unit load is secured to a pallet,it is more difficult for pilferage to take place.

Question 52

The major advantage of the unit load is that it enables mechanical devices to be substituted for manual labor.

Question 53

A recent study indicated that over 80 percent of consumers view packaging to be irrelevant to the purchasing decision.

Question 54

The severity of the distribution environment is the primary consideration in properly designing a protective packaging system.

Question 55

The World Trade Organization developed the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals

Question 56

Failure to comply with labeling guidelines can result in surcharges,administrative fees,or penalty charges.

Question 57

As a general rule,labeling requirements and enforcement tend to be more stringent in larger countries

Question 58

The promotional and protective functions of packaging sometimes conflict.

Question 59

A "box maker's certificate" assures that boxes are free from any visible defects.

Question 60

The World Trade Organization has established six international pallet size standards.

Question 61

Automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) are an example of mechanized materials handling equipment

Question 62

In the United States,the vast majority of pallets are made of wood.

Question 63

How many style B shades can be loaded into an intermodal container?

Question 64

Ergonomics refers to the science that seeks to adapt work or working conditions to suit the abilities of the worker.

Question 65

How many style A shades can be loaded into an intermodal container?

Question 66

How many style C shades can be loaded into an intermodal container?

Question 67

The basic unit in unit loading is the retail package.

Question 68

The planning principle of materials handling suggests that the material handling plan should be in line with the strategic objectives of the organization.

Question 69

Materials handling deals with the short distance movement that usually takes place within the confines of a building such as a plant or DC and between a building and a transportation service provider.

Question 70

The "standardization principle" is generally regarded as the most important of the 10 material handling principles.

Question 71

A material's angle of repose refers to the size of angle that would be formed by the side of a conical stack of that material.

Question 72

Plastic pallets tend to be less expensive than wooden or metal pallets.

Question 73

A "weighed out" container refers to one that has been weighed prior to its departure from a container yard.

Question 74

Advances in technology have created stronger plastics that can be used for slip sheets and this has resulted in a corresponding decrease in damage rates.

Question 75

As a general rule,picker-to-part systems are preferable to part-to-picker systems.

Question 76

Metal pallets have longer lifespans than wooden or plastic pallets.

Question 77

What are the total costs of delivering the style B shades to the port of importation?

Question 78

What are the total costs of delivering the style A shades to the port of importation?

Question 79

Load-planning software can be used to suggest how to load a container with different sizes of cartons.

Question 80

What are the total costs of delivering the style C shades to the port of importation?