Deck 9: Capacity and Facilities

Question 1

Minimizing material handling cost is an important objective for a process layout.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Material storage and movement are directly affected by facility layout decisions.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The major advantage of a process layout over a product layout is efficiency.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Line balancing strives to minimize bottlenecks in a process layout.

Question 5

The basic objective of the facility layout decision is to ensure a smooth flow of inventory through the system.

Question 6

For a given facility,the best operating level equals the percent of capacity utilization that minimizes unit cost.

Question 7

An important advantage of a process layout over a product layout is efficiency.

Question 8

Facility layout refers to the arrangement of machines,processes,departments,and other areas within a facility.

Question 9

The major layout concern for a process layout is where to locate departments or functional areas relative to each other.

Question 10

A process layout groups similar activities together according to the functions they perform.

Question 11

Equipment utilization is typically very high in processes with a fixed-position layout.

Question 12

Capacity can be increased in one large step or incrementally.

Question 13

Product layouts have a higher degree of flexibility than process layouts.

Question 14

Fixed-position layouts are used for projects when the product cannot be easily moved.

Question 15

The capacity cushion for a facility equals one minus utilization.

Question 16

Product layouts are sometimes referred to as functional layouts because they group similar activities together.

Question 17

A relationship diagram provides a standard format for displaying manager preferences for department locations.

Question 18

A process layout arranges activities sequentially.

Question 19

General as opposed to specific purpose equipment is typically found in a process layout.

Question 20

Shipbuilding is an example of production system requiring a process layout.

Question 21

The majority of service facilities utilize process layouts.

Question 22

The line balancing procedure uses heuristics to specify which work elements are allocated to each workstation.

Question 23

A mixed-model assembly line processes each model in large batch sizes.

Question 24

Cellular layouts combine the flexibility of process layouts with the efficiency of product layouts.

Question 25

A flexible manufacturing system (FMS)combines flexibility with higher efficiency.

Question 26

With a product layout the purpose of line balancing is to equalize the amount of work at each workstation.

Question 27

The desired cycle time refers to the maximum amount of time a product is allowed to spend at each workstation.

Question 28

The maximum amount of time a product spends at any workstation is known as the bottleneck time.

Question 29

The balance delay is calculated by subtracting efficiency in percent from one hundred.

Question 30

Line balancing is constrained by precedence requirements and cycle time restrictions.

Question 31

Precedence requirements reflect physical restrictions on the order in which operations are performed in a product layout.

Question 32

Cellular layouts reduce transit time and increase set-up.

Question 33

A schematic diagram using weighted lines to denote location preference is called a relationship diagram.

Question 34

Which of the following is not a capacity expansion strategy?

A)Capacity lead strategy
B)Capacity lag strategy
C)Capacity stability strategy
D)Average capacity

Question 35

Most service facilities utilize fixed-position layouts.

Question 36

Block diagramming is a design tool for process layouts that takes into account the number of adjacent and non-adjacent moves.

Question 37

The time to complete a task in a mixed-model assembly line can vary from model to model.

Question 38

The efficiency of a flexible manufacturing system (FMS)comes from reductions in setup and waiting times.

Question 39

Single model and mixed model assembly lines are similar in layout and operation.

Question 40

Line balancing is a procedure that requires cycle time to be the same as flow time.

Question 41

Which of the following is not an objective of facility layout?

A)Minimize material handling costs
B)Utilize space efficiently
C)Utilize labor efficiently
D)Maximize bottlenecks

Question 42

When higher levels of output cost more per unit to produce,the facility realizes

A)best operating level.
B)capacity cushion.
C)diseconomies of scale.
D)economies of scale.

Question 43

A ____________ provides historical data on the movement of parts and materials between departments.

A)manufacturing chart
B)block diagram
C)relationship diagram
D)load summary chart

Question 44

Capacity is defined as the

A)minimum capability to produce.
B)maximum capability to produce.
C)average capability to produce.
D)None of these answer choices is correct.

Question 45

Material handling equipment that can follow multiple paths,move in any direction,and carry large loads of in-process inventory is most likely to be associated with a _________ layout

A)process
B)product
C)fixed-position
D)None of these answer choices is correct.

Question 46

Which of the following describes a process layout?

A)Equipment is general purpose and the workers are unskilled.
B)Equipment is specialized and the workers are highly skilled.
C)Equipment is general purpose and the workers are highly skilled.
D)Equipment is specialized and the workers are unskilled.

Question 47

Which of the following statements is true?

A)product layouts are flexible;process layouts are efficient
B)product layouts are efficient;process layouts are flexible
C)product and process layouts are equally flexible;neither are efficient
D)product and process layout are equally efficient;neither are flexible

Question 48

One of the best known computerized packages available for designing process layouts is CRAFT.CRAFT stands for

A)computerized relationship activity and flow technique.
B)computerized relative allocation of facilities technique.
C)computerized relative assembly and flow technology.
D)computerized relationship assembly flow time.

Question 49

The ______________________ is the percent of demand held in reserve for unexpected occurrences.

A)best operating level
B)capacity cushion
C)diseconomies of scale
D)economies of scale

Question 50

Which one of the following is not an example of a basic facility layout?

A)Fixed-position
B)Mixed-model
C)Product
D)Process

Question 51

Two techniques used to design process layouts are

A)block diagramming and assembly line balancing.
B)relationship diagramming and assembling line balancing.
C)relationship diagramming and assembly line balancing.
D)block diagramming and relationship diagramming.

Question 52

The material storage space required for in-process inventory is typically larger in a

A)cellular manufacturing layout.
B)product layout.
C)fixed-position layout.
D)process layout.

Question 53

The two critical decisions concerning capacity include

A)When to increase and how much to increase.
B)When to increase and where to locate.
C)How much to increase and where to locate.
D)None of these answer choices is correct.

Question 54

The ______________________ for a facility is the percent of capacity utilization that minimizes cost.

A)best operating level
B)capacity cushion
C)diseconomies of scale
D)economies of scale

Question 55

Which of the following is not an objective of effective layouts?
A)increase the number of bottlenecks

A)reduce material handling costs
B)eliminate waste and redundant activities
C)improve communication and interaction among workstations

Question 56

A format for displaying manager preferences for departmental locations is known as

A)relationship diagram.
B)process diagram.
C)block diagram.
D)hybrid diagram.

Question 57

With a ___________ layout,activities are arranged in a line according to the sequence of operations.

A)product
B)process
C)fixed-position
D)cellular

Question 58

Similar activities are grouped together in departments or work centers according to the function with a __________ layout.

A)process
B)fixed-position
C)hybrid
D)traditional

Question 59

Facility design has an impact on

A)quality.
B)productivity.
C)both quality and productivity.
D)None of these answer choices is correct.

Question 60

When higher levels of output cost less per unit to produce,the facility realizes

A)best operating level.
B)capacity cushion.
C)diseconomies of scale.
D)economies of scale.

Question 61

In a product layout,the process of assigning tasks to work stations is referred to as _________ balancing.

A)station
B)product
C)line
D)work

Question 62

Cycle time refers to the

A)time required for a product to go through a process layout.
B)time between finished units coming off an assembly line.
C)time needed to complete the tasks at a workstation.
D)difference between task time and workstation time.

Question 63

An assembly line consists of three workstations (WS)with each station's activity time as shown. When fully operational this line could assemble _______ completed items every 60 minutes.

A)20
B)15
C)12
D)5

Question 64

An assembly line consists of three workstations (WS)with each station's activity time as shown. When fully operational the maximum output for this line in 8 hours of production time would be

A)40 units
B)96 units
C)120 units
D)160 units

Question 65

Which of the following is not an area of disadvantage of cellular layouts?

A)cell balance
B)work-in-process inventory
C)capital investment
D)training and scheduling

Question 66

A company produces shovels in five departments.The average number of loads transported between the five departments per month is given in the load summary chart. (Insert 2 x 3 grid - see page 268)
Load Summary Chart
From/to Department
Department 1 2 3 4 5
1 - - 30 - -
2 - - 30 25 -
3 30 - - - 20
4 - 40 - - 20
5 - 30 - - -
Determine the number nonadjacent loads.

A)25
B)30
C)50
D)60

Question 67

An assembly line consists of three workstations (WS)with each station's activity time as shown. The cycle time for this line is

A)5 minutes.
B)3 minutes.
C)4 minutes.
D)12 minutes.

Question 68

A company hopes to achieve a daily output of 200 units during 6 hours of production time.Assuming there is no lost time during the 6 hours of production,the desired cycle time to achieve the targeted level of output is

A)3.0 minutes
B)1.8 minutes
C)1.5 minutes
D)0.03 minutes

Question 69

A company has a target output rate of 40 units every five hours when its line is fully operational.To achieve this target the firm must have a desired cycle time of

A)more than 12.50 minutes.
B)more than 10.00 minutes.
C)7.5 minutes or less.
D)8 minutes or less.

Question 70

A company wants to produce 150 units during a 7-hour day.The desired cycle time needed to achieve this level of output is

A)3.5 minutes.
B)3.25 minutes.
C)3.00 minutes.
D)2.8 minutes.

Question 71

A ________layout encourages customer familiarity,has low costs,and is easy to clean.

A)freeflow layout
B)grid layout
C)spine layout
D)loop layout

Question 72

A type of service layout designed to encourage browsing and increase impulse purchasing is known as a

A)freeflow layout.
B)grid layout.
C)loop layout.
D)spine layout.

Question 73

With line balancing the maximum amount of time the product is allowed to spend at each workstation is known as the

A)cycle time.
B)flow time.
C)efficiency of the line.
D)balance delay.

Question 74

An assembly line consists of three workstations (WS)with each station's activity time as shown. The flow time for items on this line would be

A)5 minutes.
B)3 minutes.
C)4 minutes.
D)12 minutes.

Question 75

Most service organizations use

A)product layouts.
B)fixed-position layouts.
C)process layouts.
D)cellular layouts.

Question 76

Which of the following is not an area of advantage of cellular layouts?

A)material handling
B)setup time
C)capital investment
D)control

Question 77

If the line currently assembles 10 units every hour when fully functional,then the line's balance delay at this rate of output is

A)66.67 %
B)33.33%
C)80.00%
D)20.00%

Question 78

To maximize an assembly line's efficiency the

A)line's balance delay must be minimized.
B)line's balance delay must be maximized.
C)cycle time must be less than the flow time.
D)flow time must be less than the cycle time.

Question 79

A schematic diagram that uses weighted lines to denote location preference is known as a

A)block grid.
B)block diagram.
C)a relationship grid.
D)a relationship diagram.

Question 80

A company produces shovels in five departments.The average number of loads transported between the five departments per month is given in the load summary chart. (Insert 2 x 3 grid - see page 268)
Load Summary Chart
From/to Department
Department 1 2 3 4 5
1 - 10 - - -
2 - - 30 25 -
3 30 - - - -
4 - 40 - - 20
5 - 15 - - -
Determine the number nonadjacent loads.

A)25
B)30
C)50
D)60