Question 1

Looking at the loads that are placed on each resource by the products that are scheduled through them is called process flow profiling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

For a high-volume type of manufacturing, which of the following is the typical production scheduling approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Finite backward scheduling 
B)  Finite forward scheduling 
C)  Infinite forward scheduling 
D)  Infinite backward scheduling 
E)  Assignment method 
A)  Finite backward scheduling 
B)  Finite forward scheduling 
C)  Infinite forward scheduling 
D)  Infinite backward scheduling 
E)  Assignment method

Question 3

The effects of statistical variations in processing times in a dependent sequence will eventually cancel themselves out due to the law of averages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The assignment method of job sequencing is a special case of the transportation method of linear programming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is not an objective of workcenter scheduling?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meeting due dates 
B)  Providing time for quality at the source 
C)  Minimizing setup time or cost 
D)  Minimizing work-in-process inventory 
E)  Minimizing lead time 
A)  Meeting due dates 
B)  Providing time for quality at the source 
C)  Minimizing setup time or cost 
D)  Minimizing work-in-process inventory 
E)  Minimizing lead time

Question 6

One of the principles of workcenter scheduling is that once started, a job should not be interrupted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

For a mid-volume type of manufacturing, which of the following is the typical production scheduling approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Finite forward scheduling 
B)  Finite backward scheduling 
C)  Infinite forward scheduling 
D)  Infinite backward scheduling 
E)  Precision forward scheduling 
A)  Finite forward scheduling 
B)  Finite backward scheduling 
C)  Infinite forward scheduling 
D)  Infinite backward scheduling 
E)  Precision forward scheduling

Question 8

According to the theory of constraints, which of the following can be a CCR?

Accepted Answer

A)  Factory layout 
B)  Product design 
C)  An employee 
D)  A customer 
E)  Sales literature 
A)  Factory layout 
B)  Product design 
C)  An employee 
D)  A customer 
E)  Sales literature

Question 9

In this type of production, the typical scheduling approach is infinite, forward scheduling of jobs: usually labor-limited, but certain functions may be machine-limited (a heat-treating process or a precision machining center, for example); priorities determined by MRP due dates.

Accepted Answer

A)  Projects 
B)  Mid-volume manufacturing 
C)  Continuous processes 
D)  Low-volume workcenters 
E)  High-volume manufacturing 
A)  Projects 
B)  Mid-volume manufacturing 
C)  Continuous processes 
D)  Low-volume workcenters 
E)  High-volume manufacturing

Question 10

Using the random order or "whim" priority rule to sequence production jobs means that supervisors or operators select whichever job they feel like running.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Johnson's rule, a priority rule used in sequencing production jobs, is used only in production situations where we are dealing with one machine or one stage of production activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The "dollar days" inventory measurement can be used in purchasing to discourage large work-in-process and producing earlier than is needed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is not a way in which a workcenter can be organized?

Accepted Answer

A)  According to function in a workcenter configuration 
B)  According to function in an assembly line 
C)  By product in assembly line 
D)  As a group technology cell (GT cell) 
E)  By product in a flow operation 
A)  According to function in a workcenter configuration 
B)  According to function in an assembly line 
C)  By product in assembly line 
D)  As a group technology cell (GT cell) 
E)  By product in a flow operation

Question 14

Which of the following is a tool of shop-floor control?

Accepted Answer

A)  The hours worked per employee report 
B)  The anticipated delay report 
C)  The permanent work-in-process report 
D)  Time and motion studies 
E)  Product and process control report 
A)  The hours worked per employee report 
B)  The anticipated delay report 
C)  The permanent work-in-process report 
D)  Time and motion studies 
E)  Product and process control report

Question 15

Throughput is all production. That is, everything that makes it to finished goods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Statistical fluctuation refers to the normal variation about a mean or average.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One of the principles of workcenter scheduling is to match workcenter input information to what the worker can actually do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The LCFS and Johnson's priority rules are basically the same except LCFS uses due dates as a major determiner of job sequence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Assume you are sequencing jobs using Johnson's rule. A particular job requires 7 hours to assemble and then is followed by 8 hours in the painting department. Which of the following is where you would schedule this job?

Accepted Answer

A)  As early as possible in the unfilled job sequence. 
B)  As late as possible in the unfilled job sequence. 
C)  The schedule would depend on the due date. 
D)  Does not matter. 
E)  Johnson's Rule does not apply. 
A)  As early as possible in the unfilled job sequence. 
B)  As late as possible in the unfilled job sequence. 
C)  The schedule would depend on the due date. 
D)  Does not matter. 
E)  Johnson's Rule does not apply.

Question 20

According to the theory of constraints, which of the following is an operational measurement that can be used to measure the firm's ability to make money?

Accepted Answer

A)  Net profit 
B)  Throughput 
C)  Return on investment 
D)  Sales 
E)  Direct labor hours 
A)  Net profit 
B)  Throughput 
C)  Return on investment 
D)  Sales 
E)  Direct labor hours

Exam 22: Workcenter Scheduling

Looking at the loads that are placed on each resource by the products that are scheduled through them is called process flow profiling.

For a high-volume type of manufacturing, which of the following is the typical production scheduling approach?

The effects of statistical variations in processing times in a dependent sequence will eventually cancel themselves out due to the law of averages.

The assignment method of job sequencing is a special case of the transportation method of linear programming.

Which of the following is not an objective of workcenter scheduling?

One of the principles of workcenter scheduling is that once started, a job should not be interrupted.

For a mid-volume type of manufacturing, which of the following is the typical production scheduling approach?

According to the theory of constraints, which of the following can be a CCR?

In this type of production, the typical scheduling approach is infinite, forward scheduling of jobs: usually labor-limited, but certain functions may be machine-limited (a heat-treating process or a precision machining center, for example); priorities determined by MRP due dates.

Using the random order or "whim" priority rule to sequence production jobs means that supervisors or operators select whichever job they feel like running.

Johnson's rule, a priority rule used in sequencing production jobs, is used only in production situations where we are dealing with one machine or one stage of production activity.

The "dollar days" inventory measurement can be used in purchasing to discourage large work-in-process and producing earlier than is needed.

Which of the following is not a way in which a workcenter can be organized?

Which of the following is a tool of shop-floor control?

Throughput is all production. That is, everything that makes it to finished goods.

Statistical fluctuation refers to the normal variation about a mean or average.

One of the principles of workcenter scheduling is to match workcenter input information to what the worker can actually do.

The LCFS and Johnson's priority rules are basically the same except LCFS uses due dates as a major determiner of job sequence.

Assume you are sequencing jobs using Johnson's rule. A particular job requires 7 hours to assemble and then is followed by 8 hours in the painting department. Which of the following is where you would schedule this job?

According to the theory of constraints, which of the following is an operational measurement that can be used to measure the firm's ability to make money?

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