Question 1

A ________ allows a computer to keep track of how many items are in stock and sold.

Accepted Answer

A) just-in-time inventory system 
B) reserve stock system 
C) radio frequency identification 
D) stock book solution 
A) just-in-time inventory system 
B) reserve stock system 
C) radio frequency identification 
D) stock book solution

Question 2

Which of the following refers to the use of a computer to create two-dimensional or three-dimensional models of physical parts?

Accepted Answer

A) computer-aided design systems 
B) computer-aided manufacturing systems 
C) computer-designed manufacturing systems 
D) computer-integrated design systems 
A) computer-aided design systems 
B) computer-aided manufacturing systems 
C) computer-designed manufacturing systems 
D) computer-integrated design systems

Question 3

How has quality control evolved over the years?

Accepted Answer

In the United States, quality control wa

Question 4

ISO is a worldwide, independent organization that sets global measures of quality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Explain what a Gantt chart is and how it is beneficial in production management.

Accepted Answer

A Gantt chart is a tool used to track th

Question 6

The impact of CAD/CAM on manufacturing ________.

Accepted Answer

A) has only been experienced by companies producing large products such as cars, boats, and large equipment 
B) has been to save money by replacing human labor with computers 
C) has been to make it possible to produce large quantities of customized products without incurring higher costs 
D) has been to replace the use of industrial robots with more modern machines 
A) has only been experienced by companies producing large products such as cars, boats, and large equipment 
B) has been to save money by replacing human labor with computers 
C) has been to make it possible to produce large quantities of customized products without incurring higher costs 
D) has been to replace the use of industrial robots with more modern machines

Question 7

Which of the following business management systems consolidates information into a central database that is accessible to various system modules?

Accepted Answer

A) statistical process control 
B) enterprise resource planning 
C) material requirement planning 
D) lean production 
A) statistical process control 
B) enterprise resource planning 
C) material requirement planning 
D) lean production

Question 8

Production is the process of getting a good or service to the customer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Enterprise resource planning (ERP)is simpler and less sophisticated than manufacturing resource planning (MRP).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Transportation costs are one of the major expenses that many manufacturing companies must consider.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Crystal is the production manager at Pawelk's, a vacuum cleaner manufacturer. When ordering from her supplier, she must ensure that it does all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) provide trusted quality 
B) meet product deadlines 
C) deliver appropriate quantities 
D) receive positive recommendations 
A) provide trusted quality 
B) meet product deadlines 
C) deliver appropriate quantities 
D) receive positive recommendations

Question 12

Retro Inc. wanted to reduce the amount of supplies it had on hand at any given time to the minimum required. To accomplish this goal, it implemented a ________ system.

Accepted Answer

A) just-in-time 
B) reserve stock system 
C) book stock 
D) manual eyeballing 
A) just-in-time 
B) reserve stock system 
C) book stock 
D) manual eyeballing

Question 13

Facility layout is the function of operations management that considers the physical arrangement of resources, including people, in the production process

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A benefit of CAD (Computer Aided Design)and CAM (Computer Assisted Manufacturing)to manufacturers is it ________.

Accepted Answer

A) provides custom-designed products without incurring higher costs 
B) replaces the need for human labor by using robots 
C) reduces the costs of materials needed to be kept in the inventory 
D) is less complicated to operate than other manufacturing software 
A) provides custom-designed products without incurring higher costs 
B) replaces the need for human labor by using robots 
C) reduces the costs of materials needed to be kept in the inventory 
D) is less complicated to operate than other manufacturing software

Question 15

What effect has the introduction of CAD and CAM had on production?

Accepted Answer

The introduction of CAD and CAM into the

Question 16

The six sigma approach to quality control ________.

Accepted Answer

A) requires a team to inspect products at the end of production 
B) finds potential problems early to prevent recurrence 
C) views quality control as a marketing role 
D) allows six errors per batch 
A) requires a team to inspect products at the end of production 
B) finds potential problems early to prevent recurrence 
C) views quality control as a marketing role 
D) allows six errors per batch

Question 17

Which of the following is not a component of the human factor?

Accepted Answer

A) labor availability 
B) living conditions 
C) available transportation 
D) laws and regulations 
A) labor availability 
B) living conditions 
C) available transportation 
D) laws and regulations

Question 18

Dan is opening a new restaurant specializing in barbecued ribs. He is looking for the perfect location for his rib restaurant. What transportation factor should he consider?

Accepted Answer

Dan should consider the diner's proximit

Question 19

Betsy is a production manager. She just completed a new facility layout. Because of the need for more warehousing space, employee workspaces were cut in half and some were relocated to a supply closet. The break room was converted into more warehousing space, and five employees now share cubicles. What effects will Betsy's layout decision have on the company?

Accepted Answer

Because of the need for additional wareh

Question 20

When using a customer-driven production system, engineers would be responsible for ________ in the prospect-to cash-process.

Accepted Answer

A) providing information to the other departments so they can process the quote or fill the order 
B) order processing, transaction management, inventory control and shipping 
C) assembling materials into a product based on the specifications in the quote 
D) finding potential customers and new business opportunities 
A) providing information to the other departments so they can process the quote or fill the order 
B) order processing, transaction management, inventory control and shipping 
C) assembling materials into a product based on the specifications in the quote 
D) finding potential customers and new business opportunities

A ________ allows a computer to keep track of how many items are in stock and sold.

Which of the following refers to the use of a computer to create two-dimensional or three-dimensional models of physical parts?

How has quality control evolved over the years?

ISO is a worldwide, independent organization that sets global measures of quality.

Explain what a Gantt chart is and how it is beneficial in production management.

The impact of CAD/CAM on manufacturing ________.

Which of the following business management systems consolidates information into a central database that is accessible to various system modules?

Production is the process of getting a good or service to the customer.

Enterprise resource planning (ERP)is simpler and less sophisticated than manufacturing resource planning (MRP).

Transportation costs are one of the major expenses that many manufacturing companies must consider.

Crystal is the production manager at Pawelk's, a vacuum cleaner manufacturer. When ordering from her supplier, she must ensure that it does all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Retro Inc. wanted to reduce the amount of supplies it had on hand at any given time to the minimum required. To accomplish this goal, it implemented a ________ system.

Facility layout is the function of operations management that considers the physical arrangement of resources, including people, in the production process

A benefit of CAD (Computer Aided Design)and CAM (Computer Assisted Manufacturing)to manufacturers is it ________.

What effect has the introduction of CAD and CAM had on production?

The six sigma approach to quality control ________.

Which of the following is not a component of the human factor?

Dan is opening a new restaurant specializing in barbecued ribs. He is looking for the perfect location for his rib restaurant. What transportation factor should he consider?

When using a customer-driven production system, engineers would be responsible for ________ in the prospect-to cash-process.

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Exam 11: Production and Operations Management

A ________ allows a computer to keep track of how many items are in stock and sold.

Which of the following refers to the use of a computer to create two-dimensional or three-dimensional models of physical parts?

How has quality control evolved over the years?

ISO is a worldwide, independent organization that sets global measures of quality.

Explain what a Gantt chart is and how it is beneficial in production management.

The impact of CAD/CAM on manufacturing ________.

Which of the following business management systems consolidates information into a central database that is accessible to various system modules?

Production is the process of getting a good or service to the customer.

Enterprise resource planning (ERP)is simpler and less sophisticated than manufacturing resource planning (MRP).

Transportation costs are one of the major expenses that many manufacturing companies must consider.

Crystal is the production manager at Pawelk's, a vacuum cleaner manufacturer. When ordering from her supplier, she must ensure that it does all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Retro Inc. wanted to reduce the amount of supplies it had on hand at any given time to the minimum required. To accomplish this goal, it implemented a ________ system.

Facility layout is the function of operations management that considers the physical arrangement of resources, including people, in the production process

A benefit of CAD (Computer Aided Design)and CAM (Computer Assisted Manufacturing)to manufacturers is it ________.

What effect has the introduction of CAD and CAM had on production?

The six sigma approach to quality control ________.

Which of the following is not a component of the human factor?

Dan is opening a new restaurant specializing in barbecued ribs. He is looking for the perfect location for his rib restaurant. What transportation factor should he consider?

When using a customer-driven production system, engineers would be responsible for ________ in the prospect-to cash-process.

Business in the United States

Economics and Banking

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Business in a Global Economy

Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

Forms of Business Ownership

Functions and Skills of Management

Motivation, Leadership, and Teamwork

Human Resources and Labor Relations

Business Technology: Management Information Systems

Marketing and Consumer Behavior

Product Development and Pricing Strategies

Promotion and Distribution

Financing and Tracking Business Operations

Securities and Investments

Mini E-Commerce

Mini Constructing a Successful Business Plan

Mini Business Communications

Mini Finding Employment

Mini Personal Finance

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