Question 1

A master production schedule shows the beginning inventory is 50 units,the forecast is 200 units,and actual customer orders are 220 units.What is the quantity that is available to promise in period 1?

Accepted Answer

A)  50
B)  150
C)  170
D)  0 D

Question 2

The following table shows capacity requirements data for making tabletops.  Which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overtime is needed in day 1.
B)  Capacity exactly meets demand in day 5.
C)  All of the excess demand in days 4 and 5 can be shifted to day 3.
D)  New machines are needed. C

Question 3

A master production schedule shows the following information:  Using a lot-for-lot rule,what is the MPS quantity for period 1?

Accepted Answer

A)  90
B)  80
C)  100
D)  40 B

Question 4

The following table shows capacity requirements data for making Blodgetts.  A load profile would show:

Accepted Answer

A)  Load above capacity in periods 3 and 5.
B)  Load below capacity in periods 1 and 3.
C)  Load is exactly equal to capacity in period 5.
D)  None of these.

Question 5

Distribution requirements planning:

Accepted Answer

A)  Uses logic that starts at the manufacturing plant and works forward toward the customer.
B)  Includes only firm orders in its calculations.
C)  Uses logic similar to MRP,beginning at the point closest to the customer.
D)  Is normally not included as a module in ERP software.

Question 6

Which of the following would benefit the most from MRP?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gasoline production.
B)  Building of a new bridge.
C)  Production of vacuum cleaners.
D)  Production of aluminum soft drink cans.

Question 7

Advanced planning and scheduling systems:

Accepted Answer

A)  Use a similar logic to the logic used in MRP.
B)  Consolidate all business planning systems and data throughout an organization.
C)  Integrate materials and capacity planning into one system.
D)  All of these.

Question 8

A master production schedule shows the beginning inventory is 100 units,the forecast is 250 units,and actual customer orders are 400 units.Using a lot-for-lot rule,what is the MPS quantity for period 1?

Accepted Answer

A)  150
B)  250
C)  300
D)  400

Question 9

MRP is a process that would be most applicable in which situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Planning requirements for repair parts for production equipment in a manufacturing plant.
B)  Planning requirements for safety stocks of finished goods in a distribution center.
C)  Planning requirements for bicycle seats in a bicycle production plant.
D)  None of these.

Question 10

The primary purpose of an MRP system is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Develop forecasts.
B)  Plan transportation and deliveries.
C)  Schedule personnel.
D)  Match supply and demand.

Question 11

Zanda Company is looking for a requirements planning system to help plan replenishment of its finished goods throughout its network of distribution centers.The type of system Zanda should consider is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  CRP.
B)  DRP.
C)  MRP.
D)  ERP.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT an input to an MRP system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Order releases.
B)  Actual orders.
C)  Inventory receipts.
D)  Bill of materials.

Question 13

Which of the following pieces of information is NOT contained in an MRP secondary report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cost.
B)  Inventory levels.
C)  Schedule attainment.
D)  Planned order releases.

Question 14

All of the following are outputs from an MRP system EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Order releases.
B)  Change orders.
C)  Forecasts.
D)  Exception reports.

Question 15

If the cumulative lead time is eight weeks,for a project to be feasible the MPS planning horizon must be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Exactly eight weeks.
B)  At least eight weeks.
C)  Less than eight weeks.
D)  At least 16 weeks.

Question 16

A master production schedule shows the beginning inventory is 50 units,the forecast is 80 units,and actual customer orders are 70 units.Using a lot-for-lot rule,what is the MPS quantity for period 1?

Accepted Answer

A)  30
B)  80
C)  70
D)  20

Question 17

A bill of materials file contains:

Accepted Answer

A)  Invoices for materials that must be paid in this period.
B)  Lists of materials required to produce end item products.
C)  Accounts payable for materials.
D)  None of these.

Question 18

A master production schedule shows the following information:  What is the number of items available to promise for period 2?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.
B)  −20.
C)  20.
D)  None of these.

Question 19

Significant changes in an MPS quantity several weeks into the planning horizon can:

Accepted Answer

A)  Make the MRP more accurate.
B)  Cause inconsistencies in the MRP.
C)  Reduce stockouts.
D)  Increase safety stock.

Question 20

A master production schedule shows the following information:  Using a lot-for-lot rule,what is the MPS quantity for week 4?

Accepted Answer

A)  500
B)  400
C)  450
D)  50

Exam 12: Demand Planning: Forecasting and Demand Management