Question 1

Implementing a production plan involves all of the following steps EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   creating a feasible budget
B)   controlling inventory
C)   selecting the best suppliers for materials
D)   deciding whether to make,buy or lease componentsE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Robert owns a small art gallery with only a few components.His company does not necessarily need an inventory system based on materials requirement planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Provide an example of another college with whom your college might benchmark itself.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

State and local governments may offer ___ to encourage businesses to locate in their area.

Accepted Answer

A)   proximity to suppliers
B)   tax incentives
C)   proximity to raw materials
D)   physical factors such as energyE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

The critical path in a PERT chart represents the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   areas of operations that require the least amount of technical support
B)   areas of operations that have abundant and extra time
C)   sequence of operations that involves outside suppliers
D)   sequence of operations that requires the longest time for completionE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

The third component of mass production,_____,involves producing uniform,interchangeable goods and parts.

Accepted Answer

A)  process layout
B)  LEED certification
C)  Gantt chart
D)  PERT chart
E)  inventory controlF) ISOG) critical pathH) computer-integrated manufacturingI) utilityJ) perpetual inventoryK) materials requirement planningL) standardizationM) routingN) assembly lineO) robotP) just-in-timeQ) benchmarkingR) synthetic production systemS) make, buy, or lease decisionT) B) and I)
U) F) and O)

Question 7

The process of determining how well other companies perform business functions or tasks is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  process layout
B)  LEED certification
C)  Gantt chart
D)  PERT chart
E)  inventory controlF) ISOG) critical pathH) computer-integrated manufacturingI) utilityJ) perpetual inventoryK) materials requirement planningL) standardizationM) routingN) assembly lineO) robotP) just-in-timeQ) benchmarkingR) synthetic production systemS) make, buy, or lease decisionT) L) and Q)
U) A) and D)

Question 8

Florida Fixtures uses a computer system that controls the entire production function from designing products to ordering raw materials.What kind of production system is Florida Fixtures using?

Accepted Answer

A)   Flexible manufacturing system
B)   Computer-aided design
C)   Computer-integrated manufacturing
D)   Computer-aided manufacturingE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

What are the three factors in the facility location decision? Provide examples of businesses most affected by each facility location factor.

Accepted Answer

The three factors are transportation (in...

Question 10

A(n) _____ transforms raw materials into finished products.

Accepted Answer

A)  process layout
B)  LEED certification
C)  Gantt chart
D)  PERT chart
E)  inventory controlF) ISOG) critical pathH) computer-integrated manufacturingI) utilityJ) perpetual inventoryK) materials requirement planningL) standardizationM) routingN) assembly lineO) robotP) just-in-timeQ) benchmarkingR) synthetic production systemS) make, buy, or lease decisionT) K) and P)
U) H) and Q)

Question 11

Juan is a production manager.Which of the following tasks would Juan complete first?

Accepted Answer

A)   Selecting the appropriate layout
B)   Determining what products to produce
C)   Planning the production process
D)   Implementing the production processE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Part of Vicky's job as a production supervisor is to instruct each department on what work to do and the time in which they have to complete their work assignments.This part of her job is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   routing
B)   dispatching
C)   scheduling
D)   planningE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following are combined to result in mass production?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mechanization,specialized labour,and robots
B)   Standardization,job-order production,and specialized labour
C)   Analytic systems,synthetic systems,and continuous processes
D)   Mechanization,specialized labour,and standardizationE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 14

When a cabinet maker combines wood,tools,and skill to create finished kitchen cabinets for a new home,the cabinet maker is engaging in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   time utility
B)   distribution
C)   production
D)   process utilityE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

A(n) _____ is a programmable machine capable of performing a variety of jobs that require manipulation of materials and tools.

Accepted Answer

A)  process layout
B)  LEED certification
C)  Gantt chart
D)  PERT chart
E)  inventory controlF) ISOG) critical pathH) computer-integrated manufacturingI) utilityJ) perpetual inventoryK) materials requirement planningL) standardizationM) routingN) assembly lineO) robotP) just-in-timeQ) benchmarkingR) synthetic production systemS) make, buy, or lease decisionT) C) and E)
U) F) and M)

Question 16

Why have some companies set up offshore assembly plants?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nearness to raw materials
B)   Available marketing opportunities
C)   Inexpensive energy
D)   Low labour costsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

A product layout can efficiently produce a large number of similar products but is relatively inflexible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A(n) _____ groups machinery and equipment according to their functions.

Accepted Answer

A)  process layout
B)  LEED certification
C)  Gantt chart
D)  PERT chart
E)  inventory controlF) ISOG) critical pathH) computer-integrated manufacturingI) utilityJ) perpetual inventoryK) materials requirement planningL) standardizationM) routingN) assembly lineO) robotP) just-in-timeQ) benchmarkingR) synthetic production systemS) make, buy, or lease decisionT) F) and M)
U) A) and M)

Question 19

Many firms insist on long-term contracts with suppliers to ensure the availability of materials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following situations would present a challenge for a just-in-time (JIT) investment system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vendor managed inventory
B)   Sudden increase in demand
C)   Increase in the number of suppliers
D)   Long-term relationships with suppliersE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Exam 10:Production and Operations Management

State and local governments may offer ___ to encourage businesses to locate in their area.

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What are the three factors in the facility location decision? Provide examples of businesses most affected by each facility location factor.

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A(n) _____ groups machinery and equipment according to their functions.

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Many firms insist on long-term contracts with suppliers to ensure the availability of materials.

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Part of Vicky's job as a production supervisor is to instruct each department on what work to do and the time in which they have to complete their work assignments.This part of her job is known as ________.

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Juan is a production manager.Which of the following tasks would Juan complete first?

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A(n) _____ is a programmable machine capable of performing a variety of jobs that require manipulation of materials and tools.

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Implementing a production plan involves all of the following steps EXCEPT ________.

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The third component of mass production,_____,involves producing uniform,interchangeable goods and parts.

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Which of the following are combined to result in mass production?

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Provide an example of another college with whom your college might benchmark itself.

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Robert owns a small art gallery with only a few components.His company does not necessarily need an inventory system based on materials requirement planning.

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Why have some companies set up offshore assembly plants?

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Florida Fixtures uses a computer system that controls the entire production function from designing products to ordering raw materials.What kind of production system is Florida Fixtures using?

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The process of determining how well other companies perform business functions or tasks is called _____.

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The critical path in a PERT chart represents the ________.

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When a cabinet maker combines wood,tools,and skill to create finished kitchen cabinets for a new home,the cabinet maker is engaging in ________.

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A(n) _____ transforms raw materials into finished products.

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A product layout can efficiently produce a large number of similar products but is relatively inflexible.

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Which of the following situations would present a challenge for a just-in-time (JIT) investment system?

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