Question 1

Theoretically, in the push approach to manufacturing, each batch or job consists of one unit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

_________________________ is a manufacturing philosophy or business strategy for designing production systems that are more responsive to precisely timed customer delivery requirements.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________________ is a manufacturing philosophy or business...

Question 3

___________________________________ is the application of computer and communications technology to improve productivity by linking computer numerical control (CNC) machines, monitoring production, and providing automatic feedback to control operations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________________________________ is the application of computer and...

Question 4

Which of the following often includes global inventory management?

Accepted Answer

A) design product and production processes 
B) generate master production schedule 
C) determine needs for materials 
D) develop detailed production instructions

Question 5

_________________________ is the time it takes from when authorization is made for goods to be produced to when the goods are completed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________________ is the time it takes from...

Question 6

Computer-aided process planning (CAPP) is an automated decision support system that generates manufacturing operations instructions and routings based on information about machining requirements and machine capabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Product life cycle management (PLM) systems are ERP modules or enterprise system add-ons that organize data by product, including design, manufacturing specifications, quality, and warranty performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) is a computer-controlled machine that stores and retrieves parts and tools.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

______________________________ data marks the end of the conversion process and the movement of goods to the finished goods warehouse.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________________________ data marks the end of the...

Question 10

The process of comparing actual information about input costs and usage to standards is:

Accepted Answer

A) standard costing 
B) process costing 
C) variance analysis 
D) activity based costing

Question 11

In the pull approach to manufacturing, the sales forecast drives the production plan and goods are produced in large batches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The implementation features of just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing typically include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) arranging the factory in work cells 
B) assigning each worker to a single machine 
C) allowing workers to stop the production line 
D) requiring that the daily production schedule remain fairly constant

Question 13

With the pull approach to manufacturing, factory machinery is arranged in ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With the pull approach to manufacturing, factory...

Question 14

The raw material quantity variance can be determined by:

Accepted Answer

A) an excess RM issue notice 
B) an RM returned notice 
C) both a and b 
D) none of the above

Question 15

This shows when a manufacturing order or purchase order should be released so that the subassemblies and raw materials will be available when needed.

Accepted Answer

A) bill of materials 
B) routing sheet 
C) time-phased order requirements schedule 
D) parts master file

Question 16

________________________________________ is an inventory management approach where inventory needs and inventory production capabilities are matched across the entire global enterprise

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________________________________________ is an inventory management approach where...

Question 17

What conveys authority for the manufacture of a specified product or subassembly in a specified quantity and describe the material, labor, and machine requirements for the job?

Accepted Answer

A) capacity requirements planning (CRP) 
B) manufacturing orders (MO) 
C) capable to promise planning (CTP) 
D) computer-aided process planning (CAPP)

Question 18

Production systems facilitate integration of all aspects of product design, marketing, and manufacturing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Japanese companies have accomplished much in the area of production process innovation, mainly by switching from pull to push manufacturing. 
B) Cellular manufacturing organizes machines by department. 
C) Adopting the pull approach to manufacturing requires an increase in floor space. 
D) In the push approach to manufacturing, the sales forecast drives the production plan and goods are produced in large batches.

Question 20

The ________________________________________ is a statement of specific production goals developed from forecasts of demand, actual sales orders, or inventory information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________________________________________ is a statement of specific...

Exam 15: Integrated Production Processes IPP

Theoretically, in the push approach to manufacturing, each batch or job consists of one unit.

_________________________ is a manufacturing philosophy or business strategy for designing production systems that are more responsive to precisely timed customer delivery requirements.

___________________________________ is the application of computer and communications technology to improve productivity by linking computer numerical control (CNC) machines, monitoring production, and providing automatic feedback to control operations.

Which of the following often includes global inventory management?

_________________________ is the time it takes from when authorization is made for goods to be produced to when the goods are completed.

Computer-aided process planning (CAPP) is an automated decision support system that generates manufacturing operations instructions and routings based on information about machining requirements and machine capabilities.

Product life cycle management (PLM) systems are ERP modules or enterprise system add-ons that organize data by product, including design, manufacturing specifications, quality, and warranty performance.

An automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) is a computer-controlled machine that stores and retrieves parts and tools.

______________________________ data marks the end of the conversion process and the movement of goods to the finished goods warehouse.

The process of comparing actual information about input costs and usage to standards is:

In the pull approach to manufacturing, the sales forecast drives the production plan and goods are produced in large batches.

The implementation features of just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing typically include all of the following except:

With the pull approach to manufacturing, factory machinery is arranged in ____________________.

The raw material quantity variance can be determined by:

This shows when a manufacturing order or purchase order should be released so that the subassemblies and raw materials will be available when needed.

________________________________________ is an inventory management approach where inventory needs and inventory production capabilities are matched across the entire global enterprise

What conveys authority for the manufacture of a specified product or subassembly in a specified quantity and describe the material, labor, and machine requirements for the job?

Production systems facilitate integration of all aspects of product design, marketing, and manufacturing.

Which of the following statements is true?

The ________________________________________ is a statement of specific production goals developed from forecasts of demand, actual sales orders, or inventory information.