Question 1

A production system that reduces a raw material to its component parts in order to extract one or more marketable products is a(n)_____ production system.

Accepted Answer

A) analytic 
B) flexible 
C) intermittent 
D) synthetic

Question 2

A product layout is one in which the product remains in a fixed position and workers,materials,and machines are transported to and from it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Complete the following using the terms listed.
-The sequence of operations that require the longest time for completion is known as the _____.

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

Question 4

A just-in-time inventory system seeks to eliminate anything that does not add value in operations activities by providing the right part at the right place at just the right time right before it is needed in production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Grey Water Disposal wants to build a landfill outside Cincinnati.The company must conduct a(n)_____ study,which includes analyzing the effect the landfill might have on the water supply,air conditions,and wildlife.

Accepted Answer

A) market impact 
B) consumer behavior 
C) location feasibility 
D) environmental impact

Question 6

Which type of company would be most interested in locating in an area close to its market?

Accepted Answer

A) Dry cleaners 
B) Pharmaceutical companies 
C) Automobile manufacturers 
D) Shipbuilding companies

Question 7

Hospital rooms are typically set up with a _____ layout.

Accepted Answer

A) product 
B) process 
C) fixed-position 
D) customer-oriented

Question 8

Computer-integrated manufacturing combines the use of robots,CAD/CAM,and flexible manufacturing systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Potential plant location choices become more limited when skilled employee technicians are required.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

GM is assessing local labor costs as well as the availability of workers with necessary qualifications as it determines a location for its new plant.These are examples of physicals factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Implementing a production plan involves all of the following steps EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A) creating a feasible budget 
B) controlling inventory 
C) selecting the best suppliers for materials 
D) deciding whether to make,buy or lease components

Question 12

Which of the following layouts would be appropriate for a manufacturer who needs to produce large numbers of a single product?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Complete the following using the terms listed.
-A complex project might require a(n)_____,which seeks to minimize delays by coordinating all aspects of the production process.

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

Question 14

A catering service receives food orders for several events taking place within a week.Which of the following types of inventory system should it use to manage food"?

Accepted Answer

A) A perpetual inventory system 
B) A vendor-managed inventory system 
C) Production planning 
D) A just-in-time (JIT)system

Question 15

Complete the following using the terms listed.
-_____ is a production system in which computers help workers design products,control machines,and handle materials.

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

Question 16

Boca Bearing Company produces 30 basic types of ball bearings.Its manufacturing system uses computer-controlled machining centers,robots,and remote-controlled carts to deliver materials.In addition,the system can be modified quickly to produce the different ball bearings.The manufacturing system that is described is a _____ system.

Accepted Answer

A) flexible manufacturing 
B) synthetic manufacturing 
C) static manufacturing 
D) computer-aided design

Question 17

Explain perpetual inventory control systems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain perpetual inventory control systems....

Question 18

A company can monitor quality level output in all of the following ways EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A) customer surveys 
B) electronic sensors 
C) visual inspections 
D) share of marketplace

Question 19

Production managers must continually evaluate results of the production process and make adjustments along the way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A production system that combines a number of raw materials or parts into a finished product is known as a(n)_____ production system.

Accepted Answer

A) extractive 
B) intermittent 
C) unified 
D) synthetic

Exam 10: Production and Operations Management

A production system that reduces a raw material to its component parts in order to extract one or more marketable products is a(n) _____ production system.

A product layout is one in which the product remains in a fixed position and workers,materials,and machines are transported to and from it.

Complete the following using the terms listed. -The sequence of operations that require the longest time for completion is known as the _____.

A just-in-time inventory system seeks to eliminate anything that does not add value in operations activities by providing the right part at the right place at just the right time right before it is needed in production.

Grey Water Disposal wants to build a landfill outside Cincinnati.The company must conduct a(n) _____ study,which includes analyzing the effect the landfill might have on the water supply,air conditions,and wildlife.

Which type of company would be most interested in locating in an area close to its market?

Hospital rooms are typically set up with a _____ layout.

Computer-integrated manufacturing combines the use of robots,CAD/CAM,and flexible manufacturing systems.

Potential plant location choices become more limited when skilled employee technicians are required.

GM is assessing local labor costs as well as the availability of workers with necessary qualifications as it determines a location for its new plant.These are examples of physicals factors.

Implementing a production plan involves all of the following steps EXCEPT _____.

Which of the following layouts would be appropriate for a manufacturer who needs to produce large numbers of a single product?

Complete the following using the terms listed. -A complex project might require a(n) _____,which seeks to minimize delays by coordinating all aspects of the production process.

A catering service receives food orders for several events taking place within a week.Which of the following types of inventory system should it use to manage food"?

Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ is a production system in which computers help workers design products,control machines,and handle materials.

Explain perpetual inventory control systems.

A company can monitor quality level output in all of the following ways EXCEPT _____.

Production managers must continually evaluate results of the production process and make adjustments along the way.

A production system that combines a number of raw materials or parts into a finished product is known as a(n) _____ production system.