Question 1

The sum of all task times in producing a product is 72 minutes.If the cycle time is 72 minutes,then the number of workstations required is ______.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

______ is a document that describes the sequence of different operations,places,or people involved in a process.

Accepted Answer

A)  An assembly chart
B)  An assembly drawing
C)  A route sheet
D)  A process chart C

Question 3

Which of the following is true of ASYBL?

Accepted Answer

A)  It stands for Asymmetric Balancing of Production Lines.
B)  It is used to solve problems related to line balancing.
C)  It leads to efficiencies in cost management.
D)  It is used to identify indifference points. B

Question 4

The daily output required from an assembly line is 600 units.If the line operates 12 hours a day,what is the cycle time per unit?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 minute and 12 seconds
B)  3 minutes and 18 seconds
C)  6 minutes and 44 seconds
D)  8 minutes and 28 seconds

Question 5

A value stream map provides a ______ view of the process.

Accepted Answer

A)  static
B)  dynamic
C)  irregular
D)  active

Question 6

ABC Corporation would like to evaluate three production processes (A,B,and C)to accommodate the changes in demand for its products.The fixed and variable cost per unit are tabled here.Determine the most cost-effective process for an expected annual production volume of 2,000 units. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Process } & \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Fxed } \
\text { Cost }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Variable Cost per } \
\text { Unit }
\end{array} \
\hline \mathrm { A } & \$ 30,000 & \$ 40 \
\hline \mathrm { B } & \$ 40,000 & \$ 30 \
\hline \mathrm { C } & \$ 80,000 & \$ 20 \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

A)  Process A
B)  Process B
C)  Process C
D)  cannot be determined

Question 7

Which of the following methods is used for process layout analyses using qualitative data?

Accepted Answer

A)  cost optimization method
B)  relationship rating method
C)  line balancing method
D)  Muther's grid

Question 8

ABC Corporation would like to evaluate three production processes (A,B,and C)to accommodate the changes in demand for its products.The fixed and variable cost per unit are tabled here.Determine the production volume at which costs of Processes A and B are equal. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Process } & \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Fxed } \
\text { Cost }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Variable Cost per } \
\text { Unit }
\end{array} \
\hline \mathrm { A } & \$ 30,000 & \$ 40 \
\hline \mathrm { B } & \$ 40,000 & \$ 30 \
\hline \mathrm { C } & \$ 80,000 & \$ 20 \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

A)  2,000
B)  3,000
C)  4,000
D)  1,000

Question 9

______is the time required to completely produce an item if only one item is being produced at a time.

Accepted Answer

A)  Idle time
B)  Flow time
C)  Cycle time
D)  Setup time

Question 10

If the sum of all task times is 20 and the cycle time is 20,then ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the number of workstations is one
B)  the number of workstations is 400
C)  the balance efficiency is .88
D)  the idle time is 3

Question 11

A technique that provides a dynamic view of a process using computers,multiple inputs,work centers,and processing techniques to help an operations manager look at the variability of a process under different conditions is known as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a value stream map
B)  a process simulation
C)  a Pareto mapping
D)  an assembly chart

Question 12

ABC Corporation would like to evaluate three production processes (A,B,and C)to accommodate the changes in demand for its products.The fixed and variable cost per unit are tabled here.Determine the process to be selected when the production volume is 500 units. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Process } & \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Fxed } \
\text { Cost }
\end{array} & \begin{array} { l } 
\text { Variable Cost per } \
\text { Unit }
\end{array} \
\hline \mathrm { A } & \$ 30,000 & \$ 40 \
\hline \mathrm { B } & \$ 40,000 & \$ 30 \
\hline \mathrm { C } & \$ 80,000 & \$ 20 \
\hline
\end{array}$$

Accepted Answer

A)  Process A
B)  Process B
C)  Process C
D)  cannot be determined

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT one of the symbols usually used in a process chart?

Accepted Answer

A)  a hexagon
B)  a diamond
C)  a rectangle
D)  an arrow

Question 14

________ are the intersection of two lines on a breakeven analysis graph that show the point at which the total cost of two processes are identical.

Accepted Answer

A)  Points of difference
B)  Points of indifference
C)  Points of correlation
D)  Points of contact

Question 15

The relationship between two or more tasks that requires certain tasks to be done before others is known as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a precedence relationship
B)  a Muther's grid relationship
C)  points of indifference
D)  an assembly relationship

Question 16

A service blueprint refers to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a tool for analyzing processes that have high service content by specifying how the service will be provided
B)  a technique that provides a dynamic view of a process using computers,multiple inputs,work centers,and processing techniques to help an operations manager look at the variability of a process under different conditions
C)  a graphic used to analyze and design the flow of materials and information across multiple processes
D)  a diagram that uses graphics to show all activities related to a process,including its inputs and outputs,decision points such as approvals and exceptions,and any cross-functional relationships

Question 17

______ are sometimes called gozinto charts.

Accepted Answer

A)  Assembly charts
B)  Assembly drawings
C)  Route sheets
D)  Process charts

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a rule in balancing an assembly line?

Accepted Answer

A)  the most-following-tasks rule
B)  the ranked-positional-weight rule
C)  the longest-operating-time rule
D)  the most-frequent-following-tasks rule

Question 19

A graphic used to analyze and design the flow of materials and information across multiple processes is known as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a value stream mapping (VSM) 
B)  a Pareto chart
C)  an assembly chart
D)  an assembly drawing

Question 20

Line balancing refers to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the organization of production such that costs of different process are equal
B)  the assignment of production tasks in such a way that the time required to complete them is approximately equal across workstations
C)  the identification of time requirements for a line of production to produce one unit
D)  the organization of production tasks in such a way that the cost of parts required to complete them is approximately equal across workstations

Exam 12: Supplement: Tools for Analyzing, Designing, and Selecting Processes and Layouts