Question 1

_____ is a measure of how well two component parts fit together.

Accepted Answer

A) Fitness 
B) Design for assembly specification 
C) Design for manufacturing specification 
D) Tolerance matching 
A) Fitness 
B) Design for assembly specification 
C) Design for manufacturing specification 
D) Tolerance matching

Question 2

Miniaturization has been pioneered by _____ for its own product line to make small products.

Accepted Answer

A) GE 
B) FedEx 
C) Sony 
D) Samsung 
A) GE 
B) FedEx 
C) Sony 
D) Samsung

Question 3

In general,testing technology is conditional upon a complete comprehension of the process being tested.The ramifications of testing technology apply to only a few applications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Postponement and deferral of new technology development may be a sound MOT strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The expanding role of technology has decreased the amount of knowledge work required by industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The product and packaging should be designed and planned separately.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Geometrically increasing numbers of applications can be cited where industry now places greater reliance on machines than on people for

Accepted Answer

A) physical skills. 
B) performance learning abilities. 
C) fast decision making with large database. 
D) all of the above 
A) physical skills. 
B) performance learning abilities. 
C) fast decision making with large database. 
D) all of the above

Question 8

At the personal and societal level,management of technology is focused on satisfying customers and gaining competitive advantage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

New technology often entails costs of

Accepted Answer

A) learning. 
B) shakedown risks. 
C) unexpected bugs and glitches. 
D) all of the above 
A) learning. 
B) shakedown risks. 
C) unexpected bugs and glitches. 
D) all of the above

Question 10

Sensory capabilities have not been replaced by technology,only supported by technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

_____ involve computer programs modeled like human synaptic neuron networks.

Accepted Answer

A) Cybernetic paradigms 
B) Neural networks 
C) Flexible manufacturing systems 
D) Flexible process systems 
A) Cybernetic paradigms 
B) Neural networks 
C) Flexible manufacturing systems 
D) Flexible process systems

Question 12

Technology plays a commanding role is accomplishing the input-output transformation that is P/OM's main concern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Adaptive capabilities bring flexibility to automated systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

_____ is the generic name for all kinds of computer-controlled robotic and machine systems that can change over to offer a menu of products.

Accepted Answer

A) FMS 
B) FOS 
C) FSS 
D) FPS 
A) FMS 
B) FOS 
C) FSS 
D) FPS

Question 15

Calculate the payback period for a technology expense of $1 million if the new technology immediately starts to earn revenues of $100,000 per month.Operating costs plus depreciated fixed costs are estimated to be $30,000 per month.

Accepted Answer

$100,000 - $30,000 = $70,000 p

Question 16

_____ are evolving from mechanical devices that perform complex,repetitive tasks into computer-controlled systems with broad sensory abilities,discernment,and forms of intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) Neural networks 
B) Robots 
C) Cybernetic organisms 
D) Cyborgs 
A) Neural networks 
B) Robots 
C) Cybernetic organisms 
D) Cyborgs

Question 17

Shingo is credited with introducing _____ systems.

Accepted Answer

A) SMED 
B) AI 
C) expert 
D) robotic 
A) SMED 
B) AI 
C) expert 
D) robotic

Question 18

Before _____,definitions of technology placed more stress on the "arts" part of the interactions that occur between people's skills using tools and machines than on the materials and machines themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) 1950 
B) 1980 
C) 1990 
D) 2000 
A) 1950 
B) 1980 
C) 1990 
D) 2000

Question 19

Corrugated boxes are marked with a figure to indicate the number of impact pounds the box can withstand before bursting. Which of the following indicates the strongest box?

Accepted Answer

A) 100 test 
B) 200 test 
C) 300 test 
D) 500 test 
A) 100 test 
B) 200 test 
C) 300 test 
D) 500 test

Question 20

Robots are excellent changeover devices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

_____ is a measure of how well two component parts fit together.

Miniaturization has been pioneered by _____ for its own product line to make small products.

In general,testing technology is conditional upon a complete comprehension of the process being tested.The ramifications of testing technology apply to only a few applications.

Postponement and deferral of new technology development may be a sound MOT strategy.

The expanding role of technology has decreased the amount of knowledge work required by industry.

The product and packaging should be designed and planned separately.

Geometrically increasing numbers of applications can be cited where industry now places greater reliance on machines than on people for

At the personal and societal level,management of technology is focused on satisfying customers and gaining competitive advantage.

New technology often entails costs of

Sensory capabilities have not been replaced by technology,only supported by technology.

_____ involve computer programs modeled like human synaptic neuron networks.

Technology plays a commanding role is accomplishing the input-output transformation that is P/OM's main concern.

Adaptive capabilities bring flexibility to automated systems.

_____ is the generic name for all kinds of computer-controlled robotic and machine systems that can change over to offer a menu of products.

Calculate the payback period for a technology expense of $1 million if the new technology immediately starts to earn revenues of $100,000 per month.Operating costs plus depreciated fixed costs are estimated to be $30,000 per month.

_____ are evolving from mechanical devices that perform complex,repetitive tasks into computer-controlled systems with broad sensory abilities,discernment,and forms of intelligence.

Shingo is credited with introducing _____ systems.

Before _____,definitions of technology placed more stress on the "arts" part of the interactions that occur between people's skills using tools and machines than on the materials and machines themselves.

Corrugated boxes are marked with a figure to indicate the number of impact pounds the box can withstand before bursting. Which of the following indicates the strongest box?

Robots are excellent changeover devices.

Product Line Planning and the Systems Approach

Productivity and Strategic Planning

Demand Creation and Predictive Planning

Understanding Quality: ITS Management and Strategic Importance

Process Configuration Strategies

Process Analysis and Redesign

Quality Assurance

Teamwork Planning Requires Job Design

Supply Chain Capacity Planning

Facilities Planning: Location and Layout

Materials Management Impacts All Supply Chain Participants

Aggregate Planning to Balance Supply and Demand

Inventory Management for Smooth and Continuous Demand Patterns

Material Requirements Planning Mrp for Sporadic Demand Patterns

Production Scheduling for Manufacturing and Service Operations

Cycle-Time Management Increases Productivity

Project Management for New Products and Processes

Change Management With Faster Project Completions

Sustainability Issues: Environment, Ethics, and Security

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Exam 8: Management of Technology Mot

_____ is a measure of how well two component parts fit together.

Miniaturization has been pioneered by _____ for its own product line to make small products.

In general,testing technology is conditional upon a complete comprehension of the process being tested.The ramifications of testing technology apply to only a few applications.

Postponement and deferral of new technology development may be a sound MOT strategy.

The expanding role of technology has decreased the amount of knowledge work required by industry.

The product and packaging should be designed and planned separately.

Geometrically increasing numbers of applications can be cited where industry now places greater reliance on machines than on people for

At the personal and societal level,management of technology is focused on satisfying customers and gaining competitive advantage.

New technology often entails costs of

Sensory capabilities have not been replaced by technology,only supported by technology.

_____ involve computer programs modeled like human synaptic neuron networks.

Technology plays a commanding role is accomplishing the input-output transformation that is P/OM's main concern.

Adaptive capabilities bring flexibility to automated systems.

_____ is the generic name for all kinds of computer-controlled robotic and machine systems that can change over to offer a menu of products.

Calculate the payback period for a technology expense of $1 million if the new technology immediately starts to earn revenues of $100,000 per month.Operating costs plus depreciated fixed costs are estimated to be $30,000 per month.

_____ are evolving from mechanical devices that perform complex,repetitive tasks into computer-controlled systems with broad sensory abilities,discernment,and forms of intelligence.

Shingo is credited with introducing _____ systems.

Before _____,definitions of technology placed more stress on the "arts" part of the interactions that occur between people's skills using tools and machines than on the materials and machines themselves.

Corrugated boxes are marked with a figure to indicate the number of impact pounds the box can withstand before bursting. Which of the following indicates the strongest box?

Robots are excellent changeover devices.

Product Line Planning and the Systems Approach

Productivity and Strategic Planning

Demand Creation and Predictive Planning

Understanding Quality: ITS Management and Strategic Importance

Process Configuration Strategies

Process Analysis and Redesign

Quality Assurance

Teamwork Planning Requires Job Design

Supply Chain Capacity Planning

Facilities Planning: Location and Layout

Materials Management Impacts All Supply Chain Participants

Aggregate Planning to Balance Supply and Demand

Inventory Management for Smooth and Continuous Demand Patterns

Material Requirements Planning Mrp for Sporadic Demand Patterns

Production Scheduling for Manufacturing and Service Operations

Cycle-Time Management Increases Productivity

Project Management for New Products and Processes

Change Management With Faster Project Completions

Sustainability Issues: Environment, Ethics, and Security

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