Question 1

Airplane manufacturers have traditionally used customer-oriented layout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Mass production is highly efficient for producing small quantities of unique items.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Explain how IKEA is "forest positive."

Accepted Answer

IKEA is committed to sustainable forestr

Question 4

Which of the following layouts would be appropriate for manufacturers of bulky,heavy,or fragile products?

Accepted Answer

A) Product layout 
B) Customer-oriented layout 
C) Fixed-position layout 
D) Process layout 
A) Product layout 
B) Customer-oriented layout 
C) Fixed-position layout 
D) Process layout

Question 5

Custom machine shops are typically organized in a product layout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Perpetual inventory systems typically use computers to continuously monitor the amounts and locations of their stocks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Juan is a production manager.Which of the following tasks would Juan complete first?

Accepted Answer

A) Selecting the appropriate layout 
B) Determining what products to produce 
C) Planning the production process 
D) Implementing the production process 
A) Selecting the appropriate layout 
B) Determining what products to produce 
C) Planning the production process 
D) Implementing the production process

Question 8

The need for confidentiality sometimes affects the decision to purchase or lease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Complete the following using the terms listed.
-______ is the function requiring production and operations managers to balance the need to keep stock on hand to meet demand against the costs of carrying inventory.

Accepted Answer

A) process layout 
B) LEED certification 
C) Gantt chart 
D) PERT chart 
E) Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make,buy,or lease decision 
A) process layout 
B) LEED certification 
C) Gantt chart 
D) PERT chart 
E) Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make,buy,or lease decision

Question 10

A(n)_____ is a reprogrammable machine that can repeat the same tasks numerous times without varying its movement.

Accepted Answer

A) server 
B) robot 
C) tablet 
D) router 
A) server 
B) robot 
C) tablet 
D) router

Question 11

Trisha owns a line of hand-made purses.She is paid in advance and creates items that are custom made according to her clients' specifications.Trisha uses a system of customer-driven production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a human factor to be considered when choosing a location for a production facility?

Accepted Answer

A) Availability of transport alternatives 
B) Community living conditions 
C) Hazardous wastes 
D) Water supply 
A) Availability of transport alternatives 
B) Community living conditions 
C) Hazardous wastes 
D) Water supply

Question 13

Quality control involves measuring products and services against established quality standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Companies may use many different benchmarks,depending on their objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A light bulb is an example of a standardized part,which simplifies the replacement process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The decision to make,buy,or lease sometimes depends on the availability of outside suppliers that can dependably meet a company's standards for quality and quantity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Complete the following using the terms listed.
-A(n)_____ is a programmable machine capable of performing a variety of jobs that require manipulation of materials and tools.

Accepted Answer

A) process layout 
B) LEED certification 
C) Gantt chart 
D) PERT chart 
E) Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make,buy,or lease decision 
A) process layout 
B) LEED certification 
C) Gantt chart 
D) PERT chart 
E) Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make,buy,or lease decision

Question 18

The production manager in a manufacturing company divides employee work into simple components so each employee can concentrate on performing one task.This manager is involved in _____.

Accepted Answer

A) mechanization 
B) specialization 
C) quality management 
D) standardization 
A) mechanization 
B) specialization 
C) quality management 
D) standardization

Question 19

Florida Fixtures uses a computer system that controls the entire production function from designing products to handling raw materials.What kind of production system is Florida Fixtures using?

Accepted Answer

A) Flexible manufacturing system 
B) Computer-aided design 
C) Computer-integrated manufacturing 
D) Computer-aided manufacturing 
A) Flexible manufacturing system 
B) Computer-aided design 
C) Computer-integrated manufacturing 
D) Computer-aided manufacturing

Question 20

Complete the following using the terms listed.
-Many companies maintain _____ systems to continually monitor the amounts and locations of their merchandise.

Accepted Answer

A) process layout 
B) LEED certification 
C) Gantt chart 
D) PERT chart 
E) Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make,buy,or lease decision 
A) process layout 
B) LEED certification 
C) Gantt chart 
D) PERT chart 
E) Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make,buy,or lease decision

Airplane manufacturers have traditionally used customer-oriented layout.

Mass production is highly efficient for producing small quantities of unique items.

Explain how IKEA is "forest positive."

Which of the following layouts would be appropriate for manufacturers of bulky,heavy,or fragile products?

Custom machine shops are typically organized in a product layout.

Perpetual inventory systems typically use computers to continuously monitor the amounts and locations of their stocks.

Juan is a production manager.Which of the following tasks would Juan complete first?

The need for confidentiality sometimes affects the decision to purchase or lease.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -______ is the function requiring production and operations managers to balance the need to keep stock on hand to meet demand against the costs of carrying inventory.

A(n)_____ is a reprogrammable machine that can repeat the same tasks numerous times without varying its movement.

Trisha owns a line of hand-made purses.She is paid in advance and creates items that are custom made according to her clients' specifications.Trisha uses a system of customer-driven production.

Which of the following is an example of a human factor to be considered when choosing a location for a production facility?

Quality control involves measuring products and services against established quality standards.

Companies may use many different benchmarks,depending on their objectives.

A light bulb is an example of a standardized part,which simplifies the replacement process.

The decision to make,buy,or lease sometimes depends on the availability of outside suppliers that can dependably meet a company's standards for quality and quantity.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -A(n)_____ is a programmable machine capable of performing a variety of jobs that require manipulation of materials and tools.

The production manager in a manufacturing company divides employee work into simple components so each employee can concentrate on performing one task.This manager is involved in _____.

Florida Fixtures uses a computer system that controls the entire production function from designing products to handling raw materials.What kind of production system is Florida Fixtures using?

Complete the following using the terms listed. -Many companies maintain _____ systems to continually monitor the amounts and locations of their merchandise.

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Top Performance Through Empowerment, teamwork, and Communication

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Exam 10: Production and Operations Management

Airplane manufacturers have traditionally used customer-oriented layout.

Mass production is highly efficient for producing small quantities of unique items.

Explain how IKEA is "forest positive."

Which of the following layouts would be appropriate for manufacturers of bulky,heavy,or fragile products?

Custom machine shops are typically organized in a product layout.

Perpetual inventory systems typically use computers to continuously monitor the amounts and locations of their stocks.

Juan is a production manager.Which of the following tasks would Juan complete first?

The need for confidentiality sometimes affects the decision to purchase or lease.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -______ is the function requiring production and operations managers to balance the need to keep stock on hand to meet demand against the costs of carrying inventory.

A(n)_____ is a reprogrammable machine that can repeat the same tasks numerous times without varying its movement.

Trisha owns a line of hand-made purses.She is paid in advance and creates items that are custom made according to her clients' specifications.Trisha uses a system of customer-driven production.

Which of the following is an example of a human factor to be considered when choosing a location for a production facility?

Quality control involves measuring products and services against established quality standards.

Companies may use many different benchmarks,depending on their objectives.

A light bulb is an example of a standardized part,which simplifies the replacement process.

The decision to make,buy,or lease sometimes depends on the availability of outside suppliers that can dependably meet a company's standards for quality and quantity.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -A(n)_____ is a programmable machine capable of performing a variety of jobs that require manipulation of materials and tools.

The production manager in a manufacturing company divides employee work into simple components so each employee can concentrate on performing one task.This manager is involved in _____.

Florida Fixtures uses a computer system that controls the entire production function from designing products to handling raw materials.What kind of production system is Florida Fixtures using?

Complete the following using the terms listed. -Many companies maintain _____ systems to continually monitor the amounts and locations of their merchandise.

The Changing Face of Business

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Economic Challenges Facing Todays Business

Competing in World Markets

Forms of Business Ownership and Organization

Starting Your Own Business: the Entrepreneurship Alternative

Management,leadership,and the Internal Organization

Human Resource Management: From Recruitment to Labor Relations

Top Performance Through Empowerment, teamwork, and Communication

Customer-Driven Marketing

Product and Distribution Strategies

Promotion and Pricing Strategies

Using Technology to Manage Information

Understanding Accounting and Financial Statements

The Financial System

Financial Management

Trends in E-Commerce

Filters