Question 1

If the company desires that output rate equal demand, what would be the efficiency of this line with the minimum number of workstations?

Accepted Answer

A)  100%
B)  92.5%
C)  75%
D)  87.5%
E)  90%F) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

Layout design has many objectives, one of which is ______.

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A)  reduce bottlenecks
B)  move materials and workers simultaneously
C)  use workers and space efficiently
D)  hold material handling costs to 27% or less
E)  install computer terminals every 500 feetF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Heuristic approaches to line balancing are the only approach that will guarantee an optimal solution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An operations strategy for process selection should recognize that:

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A)  process selection seldom requires technical expertise
B)  engineering "white elephants" are uncommon
C)  there is little need to manage technology
D)  flexibility is not always the best choice
E)  most technical skills can be contracted out to consultantsF) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 5

Numerically controlled (N/C) machine and some robots are applications of programmable automation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Heuristic rules are usually applied when:

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A)   an optimum is necessary
B)   a computer program isn't available
C)   a problem has a small number of alternatives
D)   a problem has a large number of alternatives
E)   other approaches have failedF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Which of the following is not an information requirement for the design of a process layout?

Accepted Answer

A)  a list of departments or work centers
B)  a projection of work flows between the work centers
C)  the distance between locations
D)  the cost per unit of distance to move loads
E)  a list of product cycle times for every product manufacturedF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 8

If transportation costs are $.25 per load per foot moved, what are total monthly costs for an optimum layout?

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Question 9

For output to equal projected demand, what is the minimum number of workstations needed?

Accepted Answer

A)  2
B)  2.8
C)  3
D)  4
E)  5F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

What is the maximum possible cycle time?

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Question 11

Which of the following is a primary concern for process selection?

Accepted Answer

A)  variety in products/services
B)  flexibility of equipment
C)  volume of output
D)  all of the above
E)  none of the aboveF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 12

Which type of processing system tends to produce the most product variety?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assembly
B)  Job-Shop
C)  Batch
D)  Continuous
E)  ProjectF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 13

If departments A through D were to be located in areas 1 through 4, respectively, what would be the total distance loads would be moved each month?

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Question 14

Which one of these is a tool used to tell a machine the details of the operations to be performed?

Accepted Answer

A)  CNC
B)  CIM
C)  CAD
D)  CAM
E)  automationF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 15

Process layouts tend to have low in-process inventories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The maximum allowable cycle time is computed as:

Accepted Answer

A)  daily operating time divided by the desired output
B)  desired output divided by the daily operating time
C)  daily operating time divided by the product of the desired output and the sum of job times
D)  the product of desired output and the sum of job times divided by daily operating time
E)  1.00 minus station timeF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

What is the total flow (loads per week)  between department Y and department Z?

Accepted Answer

A)  140
B)  160
C)  200
D)  250
E)  300F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Which closeness rating reflects the highest importance for two departments being close to each other?

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  E
C)  I
D)  U
E)  XF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

Given the information below, assign the departments A through I to locations in a 3 x 3 grid, with department E fixed in the lower right-hand corner.

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Question 20

There are three basic process types - Input, Processing and Output.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Process Selection and Facility Layout

Heuristic rules are usually applied when:

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If the company desires that output rate equal demand, what would be the efficiency of this line with the minimum number of workstations?

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Given the information below, assign the departments A through I to locations in a 3 x 3 grid, with department E fixed in the lower right-hand corner.

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Which of the following is a primary concern for process selection?

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If transportation costs are $.25 per load per foot moved, what are total monthly costs for an optimum layout?

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Numerically controlled (N/C) machine and some robots are applications of programmable automation.

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Heuristic approaches to line balancing are the only approach that will guarantee an optimal solution.

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What is the maximum possible cycle time?

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The maximum allowable cycle time is computed as:

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If departments A through D were to be located in areas 1 through 4, respectively, what would be the total distance loads would be moved each month?

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Which of the following is not an information requirement for the design of a process layout?

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There are three basic process types - Input, Processing and Output.

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Layout design has many objectives, one of which is ______.

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Which type of processing system tends to produce the most product variety?

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For output to equal projected demand, what is the minimum number of workstations needed?

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What is the total flow (loads per week) between department Y and department Z?

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Which closeness rating reflects the highest importance for two departments being close to each other?

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An operations strategy for process selection should recognize that:

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Which one of these is a tool used to tell a machine the details of the operations to be performed?

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Process layouts tend to have low in-process inventories.

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