Question 1

Software that combines computer-aided design functions with computer-aided manufacturing machines is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  computer-integrated manufacturing 
B)  an industrial robot system 
C)  customer-driven production 
D)  a flexible production system 
E)  enterprise resource planning 
A)  computer-integrated manufacturing 
B)  an industrial robot system 
C)  customer-driven production 
D)  a flexible production system 
E)  enterprise resource planning

Question 2

The purpose of the program evaluation and review technique PERT is to identify the minimum time needed to complete a project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Enterprise resource planning (ERP)takes MRP one step further because it ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  electronically tracks the status and quantity of each item in the system 
B)  allows materials to be ordered only as they are needed 
C)  performs inventory control and process scheduling for manufacturing 
D)  performs inventory control and process scheduling for the entire company 
E)  undertakes a plan-do-check-act (PDC
A)  cycle 
A)  electronically tracks the status and quantity of each item in the system 
B)  allows materials to be ordered only as they are needed 
C)  performs inventory control and process scheduling for manufacturing 
D)  performs inventory control and process scheduling for the entire company 
E)  undertakes a plan-do-check-act (PDC
A)  cycle

Question 4

MRP helps managers ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  identify the critical path for producing materials within a specified time 
B)  assign the order and timing in which jobs are completed on specific projects 
C)  make sure the right parts and materials are available at the right time 
D)  assign jobs to specific machines so that they can be completed most efficiently 
E)  build quality into each step of the production process 
A)  identify the critical path for producing materials within a specified time 
B)  assign the order and timing in which jobs are completed on specific projects 
C)  make sure the right parts and materials are available at the right time 
D)  assign jobs to specific machines so that they can be completed most efficiently 
E)  build quality into each step of the production process

Question 5

The MAIN goal of utilizing a mass customization production system is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  produce as many identical products as possible in the shortest amount of time 
B)  utilize robots to reduce production expenses while achieving customer satisfaction regardless of production cost 
C)  produce a customized product that will achieve customer satisfaction regardless of production costs 
D)  produce a customized product at almost the rate of mass production while achieving customer satisfaction 
E)  do more with less through the elimination of wasteful overproduction, unnecessary wait time, needless transportation, excess inventory, superfluous motion, redundant over-processing, and careless defective units 
A)  produce as many identical products as possible in the shortest amount of time 
B)  utilize robots to reduce production expenses while achieving customer satisfaction regardless of production cost 
C)  produce a customized product that will achieve customer satisfaction regardless of production costs 
D)  produce a customized product at almost the rate of mass production while achieving customer satisfaction 
E)  do more with less through the elimination of wasteful overproduction, unnecessary wait time, needless transportation, excess inventory, superfluous motion, redundant over-processing, and careless defective units

Question 6

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 
E)  computer-adapted robotic system 
A)  computer-aided design systems 
B)  computer-aided manufacturing systems 
C)  computer-designed manufacturing systems 
D)  computer-integrated design systems 
E)  computer-adapted robotic system

Question 7

Jesse works for a canning factory that creates soda cans for distribution.His job is to move identically filled boxes from the end of the production line to the shipping area.He is one of only thirty employees at the factory because most of the work is done by machines.Which type of production does Jesse's company use?

Accepted Answer

A)  flexible production 
B)  market-driven production 
C)  customer-driven production 
D)  mass production 
E)  custom design 
A)  flexible production 
B)  market-driven production 
C)  customer-driven production 
D)  mass production 
E)  custom design

Question 8

________ is the physical arrangement of resources in the production process.

Accepted Answer

A)  Facility location 
B)  Facility layout 
C)  Lean production 
D)  Lean layout 
E)  Facility flexibility 
A)  Facility location 
B)  Facility layout 
C)  Lean production 
D)  Lean layout 
E)  Facility flexibility

Question 9

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 10

Explain what human factors should be considered when determining where to locate an electronics manufacturer.

Accepted Answer

Human factors means considering how the

Question 11

Why is supply chain management important?

Accepted Answer

The goal of supply chain management is t

Software that combines computer-aided design functions with computer-aided manufacturing machines is called ________.

The purpose of the program evaluation and review technique PERT is to identify the minimum time needed to complete a project.

Enterprise resource planning (ERP)takes MRP one step further because it ________.

MRP helps managers ________.

The MAIN goal of utilizing a mass customization production system is to ________.

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

________ is the physical arrangement of resources in the production process.

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?

Explain what human factors should be considered when determining where to locate an electronics manufacturer.

Why is supply chain management important?

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Exam 11: Production, operations, and the Supply Chain

Software that combines computer-aided design functions with computer-aided manufacturing machines is called ________.

The purpose of the program evaluation and review technique PERT is to identify the minimum time needed to complete a project.

Enterprise resource planning (ERP)takes MRP one step further because it ________.

MRP helps managers ________.

The MAIN goal of utilizing a mass customization production system is to ________.

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

________ is the physical arrangement of resources in the production process.

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?

Explain what human factors should be considered when determining where to locate an electronics manufacturer.

Why is supply chain management important?

Business Basics

Economics and Banking

Ethics in Business

Business in a Global Economy

Small Business and the Entrepreneur

Forms of Business Ownership

Business Management and Organization

Motivation, Leadership, and Teamwork

Human Resource Management

Online Business and Technology

Marketing and Consumer Behavior

Product Development and Pricing Strategies

Promotion and Distribution

Financing and Tracking Business Operations

Investment Opportunities in the Securities Market

Business Law

Constructing an Effective Business Plan

Business Communications

Finding a Job

Personal Finance

Filters