Question 1

Process selection specifies in detail the processes and sequences required to transform inputs into products or services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Operating systems exist only in a few organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Facilities layout is the process of planning _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the optimal physical arrangement of facilities 
B)  the work activities of an individual 
C)  the method of performing each task 
D)  the duration of the production or manufacturing process 
E)  the sequence in which various parts of a product are assembled 
A)  the optimal physical arrangement of facilities 
B)  the work activities of an individual 
C)  the method of performing each task 
D)  the duration of the production or manufacturing process 
E)  the sequence in which various parts of a product are assembled A

Question 4

Operations planning is concerned with designing production systems and planning of the day-to-day operations within those systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Why are facilities layout decisions required?

Accepted Answer

A facilities layout decision is needed f

Question 6

What are the principles of materials-handling?

Accepted Answer

The materials handling principles are as

Question 7

In a _____ layout,equipment or services of a similar functional type are arranged or grouped together.

Accepted Answer

A)  continuous flow 
B)  product 
C)  process 
D)  fixed-position 
E)  standardized 
A)  continuous flow 
B)  product 
C)  process 
D)  fixed-position 
E)  standardized

Question 8

Which of the following statements indicate that process layout is used in intermittent flow operating systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is used when the product or service is not standardized. 
B)  It is usually used when the volume of similar products or customers at any one time is high. 
C)  It is used when equipments are arranged according to the progressive steps by which a product is made. 
D)  It is used when all the equipments necessary to produce a product are located in one area. 
E)  It is used when workers need to specialize in a small number of simple tasks. 
A)  It is used when the product or service is not standardized. 
B)  It is usually used when the volume of similar products or customers at any one time is high. 
C)  It is used when equipments are arranged according to the progressive steps by which a product is made. 
D)  It is used when all the equipments necessary to produce a product are located in one area. 
E)  It is used when workers need to specialize in a small number of simple tasks.

Question 9

Which of the following processes is affected by the quality-of-life factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Process selection 
B)  Site selection 
C)  Materials-handling system 
D)  Resource allocation 
E)  Routing 
A)  Process selection 
B)  Site selection 
C)  Materials-handling system 
D)  Resource allocation 
E)  Routing

Question 10

Which of the following best describes computer-aided manufacturing?

Accepted Answer

A)  It refers to engineering analyses performed at a computer terminal with a CAD system. 
B)  It refers to control of the manufacturing process by computers. 
C)  It uses computer technology to incorporate all of an organization's manufacturing functions into an integrated computer system. 
D)  It refers to carrying out all structural or mechanical design processes of a product or component at a specially equipped computer terminal. 
E)  It links various parts of an organization to achieve rapid response to customer orders. 
A)  It refers to engineering analyses performed at a computer terminal with a CAD system. 
B)  It refers to control of the manufacturing process by computers. 
C)  It uses computer technology to incorporate all of an organization's manufacturing functions into an integrated computer system. 
D)  It refers to carrying out all structural or mechanical design processes of a product or component at a specially equipped computer terminal. 
E)  It links various parts of an organization to achieve rapid response to customer orders.

Question 11

Computer-aided engineering refers to control of the manufacturing process by computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Routing looks for the best use of new equipment and personnel through careful assignment of these resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

From a planning perspective,Gantt charts emphasize the element of time by readily pointing out any actual or potential slippages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Organizations using an intermittent operating system usually do not keep an inventory of finished products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

_____ refers to the level of impact a job has on the whole organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Skill variety 
B)  Task significance 
C)  Job integrity 
D)  Autonomy 
E)  Feedback 
A)  Skill variety 
B)  Task significance 
C)  Job integrity 
D)  Autonomy 
E)  Feedback

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true about product layout?

Accepted Answer

A)  Equipment or services of a similar functional type are grouped together. 
B)  It is generally used when a customized product is made in small quantities. 
C)  All the services necessary to produce a product are located in one area. 
D)  It complicates production planning. 
E)  It allows workers to perform a wider variety of tasks. 
A)  Equipment or services of a similar functional type are grouped together. 
B)  It is generally used when a customized product is made in small quantities. 
C)  All the services necessary to produce a product are located in one area. 
D)  It complicates production planning. 
E)  It allows workers to perform a wider variety of tasks.

Question 17

The materials used in manufacturing a product have a significant influence on the facility layout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The design of systems that produce goods or services is a tactical planning issue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Product layouts usually occur in _____ operating systems.

Accepted Answer

A)  intermittent flow 
B)  continuous flow 
C)  job shop 
D)  functional type 
E)  fixed-position 
A)  intermittent flow 
B)  continuous flow 
C)  job shop 
D)  functional type 
E)  fixed-position

Question 20

Facilities layout decisions are needed for _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying skilled labor 
B)  marketing of a customized product 
C)  location of customers 
D)  identification of competitors 
E)  development of new or redesigned products or processes 
A)  identifying skilled labor 
B)  marketing of a customized product 
C)  location of customers 
D)  identification of competitors 
E)  development of new or redesigned products or processes

Process selection specifies in detail the processes and sequences required to transform inputs into products or services.

Operating systems exist only in a few organizations.

Facilities layout is the process of planning _____.

Operations planning is concerned with designing production systems and planning of the day-to-day operations within those systems.

Why are facilities layout decisions required?

What are the principles of materials-handling?

In a _____ layout,equipment or services of a similar functional type are arranged or grouped together.

Which of the following statements indicate that process layout is used in intermittent flow operating systems?

Which of the following processes is affected by the quality-of-life factor?

Which of the following best describes computer-aided manufacturing?

Computer-aided engineering refers to control of the manufacturing process by computers.

Routing looks for the best use of new equipment and personnel through careful assignment of these resources.

From a planning perspective,Gantt charts emphasize the element of time by readily pointing out any actual or potential slippages.

Organizations using an intermittent operating system usually do not keep an inventory of finished products.

_____ refers to the level of impact a job has on the whole organization.

Which of the following statements is true about product layout?

The materials used in manufacturing a product have a significant influence on the facility layout.

The design of systems that produce goods or services is a tactical planning issue.

Product layouts usually occur in _____ operating systems.

Facilities layout decisions are needed for _____.

Management in a Diverse Workplace

The Management Movement

Developing Communication Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Ethical, social, and Legal Responsibilities of Management

International Business

The Basics of Planning and Strategic Management

Organizing Work

Organizational Structure

Understanding Work Groups and Teams

Staffing

Employee Training and Development

Motivating Employees

Developing Leadership Skills

Managing Conflict and Stress

Managing Change and Culture

Management Control

Appraising and Rewarding Performance

Operations Control

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Exam 19: Operations Management and Planning

Process selection specifies in detail the processes and sequences required to transform inputs into products or services.

Operating systems exist only in a few organizations.

Facilities layout is the process of planning _____.

Operations planning is concerned with designing production systems and planning of the day-to-day operations within those systems.

Why are facilities layout decisions required?

What are the principles of materials-handling?

In a _____ layout,equipment or services of a similar functional type are arranged or grouped together.

Which of the following statements indicate that process layout is used in intermittent flow operating systems?

Which of the following processes is affected by the quality-of-life factor?

Which of the following best describes computer-aided manufacturing?

Computer-aided engineering refers to control of the manufacturing process by computers.

Routing looks for the best use of new equipment and personnel through careful assignment of these resources.

From a planning perspective,Gantt charts emphasize the element of time by readily pointing out any actual or potential slippages.

Organizations using an intermittent operating system usually do not keep an inventory of finished products.

_____ refers to the level of impact a job has on the whole organization.

Which of the following statements is true about product layout?

The materials used in manufacturing a product have a significant influence on the facility layout.

The design of systems that produce goods or services is a tactical planning issue.

Product layouts usually occur in _____ operating systems.

Facilities layout decisions are needed for _____.

Management in a Diverse Workplace

The Management Movement

Developing Communication Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Ethical, social, and Legal Responsibilities of Management

International Business

The Basics of Planning and Strategic Management

Organizing Work

Organizational Structure

Understanding Work Groups and Teams

Staffing

Employee Training and Development

Motivating Employees

Developing Leadership Skills

Managing Conflict and Stress

Managing Change and Culture

Management Control

Appraising and Rewarding Performance

Operations Control

Filters