Question 1

A process layout groups similar activities together according to the functions they perform.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

With line balancing the maximum amount of time the product is allowed to spend at each workstation is known as the

Accepted Answer

A) cycle time. 
B) flow time. 
C) efficiency of the line. 
D) balance delay. 
A) cycle time. 
B) flow time. 
C) efficiency of the line. 
D) balance delay.

Question 3

The desired cycle time refers to the maximum amount of time a product is allowed to spend at each workstation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is not a capacity expansion strategy?

Accepted Answer

A) Capacity lead strategy 
B) Capacity lag strategy 
C) Capacity stability strategy 
D) Average capacity 
A) Capacity lead strategy 
B) Capacity lag strategy 
C) Capacity stability strategy 
D) Average capacity

Question 5

If the line currently assembles 10 units every hour when fully functional,then the line's balance delay at this rate of output is

Accepted Answer

A) 66.67 % 
B) 33.33% 
C) 80.00% 
D) 20.00% 
A) 66.67 % 
B) 33.33% 
C) 80.00% 
D) 20.00%

Question 6

The line balancing procedure uses heuristics to specify which work elements are allocated to each workstation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Line balancing strives to minimize bottlenecks in a process layout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Material storage and movement are directly affected by facility layout decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The ______________________ is the percent of demand held in reserve for unexpected occurrences.

Accepted Answer

A) best operating level 
B) capacity cushion 
C) diseconomies of scale 
D) economies of scale 
A) best operating level 
B) capacity cushion 
C) diseconomies of scale 
D) economies of scale

Question 10

A company produces shovels in five departments.The average number of loads transported between the five departments per month is given in the load summary chart. (Insert 2 x 3 grid - see page 268)
Load Summary Chart
From/to Department
Department 1 2 3 4 5
1 - - 30 - -
2 - - 30 25 -
3 30 - - - 20
4 - 40 - - 20
5 - 30 - - -
Determine the number nonadjacent loads.

Accepted Answer

A) 25 
B) 30 
C) 50 
D) 60 
A) 25 
B) 30 
C) 50 
D) 60

Question 11

Capacity is defined as the

Accepted Answer

A) minimum capability to produce. 
B) maximum capability to produce. 
C) average capability to produce. 
D) None of these answer choices is correct. 
A) minimum capability to produce. 
B) maximum capability to produce. 
C) average capability to produce. 
D) None of these answer choices is correct.

Question 12

Cellular layouts combine the flexibility of process layouts with the efficiency of product layouts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A company produces shovels in five departments.The average number of loads transported between the five departments per month is given in the load summary chart. (Insert 2 x 3 grid - see page 268)
Load Summary Chart
From/to Department
Department 1 2 3 4 5
1 - 10 - - -
2 - - 30 25 -
3 30 - - - -
4 - 40 - - 20
5 - 15 - - -
Determine the number nonadjacent loads.

Accepted Answer

A) 25 
B) 30 
C) 50 
D) 60 
A) 25 
B) 30 
C) 50 
D) 60

Question 14

A company has a target output rate of 40 units every five hours when its line is fully operational.To achieve this target the firm must have a desired cycle time of

Accepted Answer

A) more than 12.50 minutes. 
B) more than 10.00 minutes. 
C) 7.5 minutes or less. 
D) 8 minutes or less. 
A) more than 12.50 minutes. 
B) more than 10.00 minutes. 
C) 7.5 minutes or less. 
D) 8 minutes or less.

Question 15

Minimizing material handling cost is an important objective for a process layout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The capacity cushion for a facility equals one minus utilization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Shipbuilding is an example of production system requiring a process layout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A schematic diagram that uses weighted lines to denote location preference is known as a

Accepted Answer

A) block grid. 
B) block diagram. 
C) a relationship grid. 
D) a relationship diagram. 
A) block grid. 
B) block diagram. 
C) a relationship grid. 
D) a relationship diagram.

Question 19

In a product layout,the process of assigning tasks to work stations is referred to as _________ balancing.

Accepted Answer

A) station 
B) product 
C) line 
D) work 
A) station 
B) product 
C) line 
D) work

Question 20

A flexible manufacturing system (FMS)combines flexibility with higher efficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Capacity and Facilities

A process layout groups similar activities together according to the functions they perform.

With line balancing the maximum amount of time the product is allowed to spend at each workstation is known as the

The desired cycle time refers to the maximum amount of time a product is allowed to spend at each workstation.

Which of the following is not a capacity expansion strategy?

If the line currently assembles 10 units every hour when fully functional,then the line's balance delay at this rate of output is

The line balancing procedure uses heuristics to specify which work elements are allocated to each workstation.

Line balancing strives to minimize bottlenecks in a process layout.

Material storage and movement are directly affected by facility layout decisions.

The ______________________ is the percent of demand held in reserve for unexpected occurrences.

Capacity is defined as the

Cellular layouts combine the flexibility of process layouts with the efficiency of product layouts.

A company has a target output rate of 40 units every five hours when its line is fully operational.To achieve this target the firm must have a desired cycle time of

Minimizing material handling cost is an important objective for a process layout.

The capacity cushion for a facility equals one minus utilization.

Shipbuilding is an example of production system requiring a process layout.

A schematic diagram that uses weighted lines to denote location preference is known as a

In a product layout,the process of assigning tasks to work stations is referred to as _________ balancing.

A flexible manufacturing system (FMS)combines flexibility with higher efficiency.

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