Question 1

Which closeness rating reflects the undesirability of having two departments located near each other?

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  E
C)  I
D)  U
E)  XF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is not an approach that companies use to achieve a smooth flow of production?

Accepted Answer

A)  line balancing heuristics
B)  parallel workstations
C)  dynamic line balancing (Cross train workers) 
D)  mixed model line
E)  Companies use all of these.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

A product focused, single piece flow, pull production system would be called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  cellular layout
B)  job shop
C)  assembly line
D)  non-repetitive process
E)  continuous flowF) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 4

Flexibility can be used as a competitive strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A possible disadvantage of a product layout is an inflexible system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is not a process commonly considered in making products or delivering services?

Accepted Answer

A)  continuous
B)  batch
C)  repetitive
D)  job shop
E)  subcontractingF) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 7

For output to equal forecasted demand, what is the minimum number of workstations needed?

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  3
C)  3.75
D)  4
E)  5F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

The main issue in the design of process layouts for service operations concerns the relative positioning of:

Accepted Answer

A)  workstations.
B)  processing components.
C)  departments.
D)  entrances, loading docks, etc.
E)  manufacturing cells.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

What is it about job shops that make them appropriate for products in the introductory phase of their life-cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  efficiency
B)  technology
C)  flexibility
D)  high volume capacity
E)  rigidityF) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 10

For output to equal forecasted demand, what should be the actual cycle time for this production?

Accepted Answer

A)  32 seconds
B)  38 seconds
C)  40 seconds
D)  76 seconds
E)  152 secondsF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Mismatches between operational capabilities and market demand can have a negative impact on an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Process layouts allow greater flexibility in processing than product layouts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the distance from area 3 to area 1?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

For output to equal projected demand, what will be the efficiency of the production line that uses the minimum number of workstations?

Accepted Answer

A)  90%
B)  95%
C)  97%
D)  99%
E)  100%F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

The goal in line balancing is to obtain a reasonable allocation of work to each station.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Continuous processing is the best way to produce customized output.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If department C must be located in area 1, what layout will minimize the total distance loads will be moved each month?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

The design of service layouts, e.g., warehouse and supermarket layouts, focuses on cost minimization and product flow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following process types would be more likely to be used in the maturity phase of a product's life-cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  continuous
B)  intermittent
C)  project
D)  batch
E)  job shopF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

As a general rule, continuous processing systems produce products for inventory rather than for customer order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Process Selection and Facility Layout

Process layouts allow greater flexibility in processing than product layouts.

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Mismatches between operational capabilities and market demand can have a negative impact on an organization.

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For output to equal projected demand, what will be the efficiency of the production line that uses the minimum number of workstations?

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A product focused, single piece flow, pull production system would be called a:

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For output to equal forecasted demand, what is the minimum number of workstations needed?

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For output to equal forecasted demand, what should be the actual cycle time for this production?

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Which of the following is not an approach that companies use to achieve a smooth flow of production?

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Which of the following is not a process commonly considered in making products or delivering services?

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If department C must be located in area 1, what layout will minimize the total distance loads will be moved each month?

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Which closeness rating reflects the undesirability of having two departments located near each other?

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What is the distance from area 3 to area 1?

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Which of the following process types would be more likely to be used in the maturity phase of a product's life-cycle?

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What is it about job shops that make them appropriate for products in the introductory phase of their life-cycle?

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As a general rule, continuous processing systems produce products for inventory rather than for customer order.

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Flexibility can be used as a competitive strategy.

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A possible disadvantage of a product layout is an inflexible system.

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The goal in line balancing is to obtain a reasonable allocation of work to each station.

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Continuous processing is the best way to produce customized output.

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The design of service layouts, e.g., warehouse and supermarket layouts, focuses on cost minimization and product flow.

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The main issue in the design of process layouts for service operations concerns the relative positioning of:

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