Question 1

Which of the following factors will be important in the selection of a site for a production facility?
A)labor costs
B)proximity to raw materials
C)nearness to customers
D)access to transportation
E)all of the above

Accepted Answer

All the options listed (labor costs, proximity to raw materials, nearness to customers, and access to transportation) are important factors in the selection of a site for a production facility. Each factor can significantly impact the operational efficiency and overall costs of running the facility.

Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of the intermittent process?
A)short production runs
B)low variety of products
C)standardized products
D)high volume
E)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Intermittent processes are characterized by short production runs and a variety of products, often customized or made to order, which contrasts with continuous processes that have long production runs of standardized products.

Question 3

Which of the following is the BEST example of process manufacturing?
A)swimming pool
B)Whirlpool washer/dryer
C)lamb's wool
D)computer monitors
E)home storage buildings

Accepted Answer

Process manufacturing refers to the production of goods that are typically produced in bulk quantities, where the end product is unable to be disassembled to its original raw materials. Lamb's wool fits this description as it undergoes a process to be cleaned, carded, spun into yarn, and possibly dyed, which fundamentally changes its form and does not allow for the process to be reversed, making it a prime example of process manufacturing.

Question 4

Because with building costs soaring out of sight, there is pent-up demand for a well-designed, green-built, contemporary home that's actually affordable.That means it has to be efficiently constructed, and the best way to do this is in a factory, where it can be put together on an assembly line, like an automobile.A company has developed the Glidehouse can be built that way in 19 days in a factory near Vancouver, British Columbia, then trucked to your property.Glidehouse is produced through:
A)process manufacturing
B)consumer product conversion
C)the assembly process
D)production integration
E)product combination

Accepted Answer

The Glidehouse is constructed on an assembly line in a factory, which aligns with the assembly process method of manufacturing. This process involves putting together pre-made components, similar to how automobiles are manufactured.

Question 5

A company that reupholsters furniture in fabric and style selected by the owner of the piece of furniture is more than likely an example of a:
A)process manufacturer
B)job shop
C)closed shop
D)fixed-position layout
E)continuous production facility

Accepted Answer

A job shop is characterized by small-scale, customized orders or projects that involve varying operations and a significant degree of customization, fitting the description of a company that reupholsters furniture according to the specific choices of the furniture owner.

Question 6

Which of the following businesses would be LEAST likely to use an intermittent process?
A)a print shop
B)a tax service
C)a bakery
D)an oil refinery
E)an optometrist

Accepted Answer

An oil refinery operates continuously due to the nature of chemical processing and the high volume of production, making it least likely to use an intermittent process compared to the other options which are more project-based or service-oriented and can operate on an as-needed basis.

Question 7

DaimlerChrysler decided not to build a $750 million plant in southeast Georgia in spite of the state spending $24 million to purchase the property and an additional $36 million to prepare the site specifically for DaimlerChrysler.The _____ offered was not enough to convince DaimlerChrysler that the Georgia site was a good location for its factory.
A)availability of customers
B)proximity of raw materials
C)low labor costs
D)local incentives
E)manufacturing environment

Accepted Answer

The local incentives offered by the state, including spending on property purchase and site preparation, were not sufficient to convince DaimlerChrysler to proceed with building the plant in Georgia.

Question 8

A _____ shop is a manufacturing firm that engages in customization.
A)union
B)process-oriented
C)customer-oriented
D)job
E)production

Accepted Answer

A job shop is a type of manufacturing firm that specializes in small-scale, custom production, often tailored to specific customer requirements.

Question 9

Cherokee Spring Mill produces four varieties of corn meal based on how finely the corn is ground.The mill makes long production runs of high volume.Cherokee Spring Mill uses a(n) _____ process.
A)continuous
B)centralized
C)intermittent
D)customized
E)transformational

Accepted Answer

Cherokee Spring Mill's long production runs of high volume indicate a continuous process, which is characterized by a constant and consistent production flow, typical for manufacturing operations that produce a high volume of similar products.

Question 10

Levi Strauss was strongly praised when it announced it was leaving China in 1993 because of the country's poor human rights record.However, China is also an inexpensive place to manufacture clothing, and in spite of its announcement, Levi did not stop making clothing in China.What type of facility location factor was most likely instrumental in Levi deciding to continue operating its facility in China?
A)availability of production inputs
B)proximity to raw materials
C)nearness to customers
D)access to transportation
E)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The most likely factor for Levi deciding to continue operating its facility in China is the availability of production inputs, which includes inexpensive labor and possibly other cost-effective manufacturing resources that are crucial for keeping production costs low.

Question 11

A continuous production process has all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:
A)low cost per unit
B)easy scheduling
C)standardized parts
D)long production runs
E)low volume

Accepted Answer

A continuous production process is characterized by high volume production, not low volume. This type of process is designed for manufacturing products in large quantities, making low volume an incorrect characteristic.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an intermittent process?
A)low volume
B)high variety
C)custom orders
D)standardized products
E)short production runs

Accepted Answer

Intermittent processes are characterized by low volume, high variety, custom orders, and short production runs, making them unsuitable for producing standardized products, which is typically associated with continuous or mass production processes.

Question 13

A manufacturer that uses the intermittent process to produce special customer orders is called a:
A)modular shop
B)central shop
C)job shop
D)localized processor
E)centralized processor

Accepted Answer

A job shop is a manufacturing system in which small batches of a variety of custom products are made. In the context of the intermittent process for special customer orders, a job shop is the correct term because it specializes in producing small batches of customized products according to specific customer requirements.

Question 14

Which of the following companies would be LEAST likely to use the continuous process?
A)a plywood plant
B)an oil refinery
C)a chemical company
D)a bakery
E)a steel manufacturer

Accepted Answer

A bakery, unlike the other options, typically does not operate on a continuous process. Instead, it often uses batch processing for making different types of baked goods in specific quantities, allowing for variation and customization. Continuous processes are more common in industries like oil refining, chemical production, and steel manufacturing, where the production runs 24/7 and outputs a consistent product.

Question 15

In the production of corn meal for baking, corn is ground.This conversion process is an example of:
A)process manufacturing
B)consumer product conversion
C)the assembly process
D)production segregation
E)product separation

Accepted Answer

The conversion of corn into corn meal through grinding is an example of process manufacturing, where raw materials are transformed through chemical, biological, or physical processes into a finished product.

Question 16

A system that utilizes long production runs resulting in high-volume, standardized products is called a(n) _____ process.
A)intermittent
B)controllable
C)customized
D)centralized
E)continuous

Accepted Answer

A continuous process is characterized by long production runs of high-volume, standardized products, making it the correct choice for this description.

Question 17

Which of the following businesses is most likely to consider proximity to raw materials when locating a new manufacturing plant?
A)a company that provides fresh baked goods for restaurants
B)a manufacturer of hunting equipment
C)a pharmaceutical manufacturer
D)a publisher of textbooks
E)a whiskey distillery

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Hershey's hot cocoa mix combines dry milk, whey, corn syrup, processed cocoa, aspartame, and artificial flavorings and colors.This conversion process is an example of:
A)process manufacturing
B)consumer product conversion
C)the assembly process
D)production integration
E)product combination

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hershey's hot cocoa mix combines dry milk,...

Question 19

Starcrest Publishing is one of many companies who will take demographic information about your child and publish a story written about that child.The story is already written, and a computer is used to insert the relevant information into the spaces left blank-such as the child's name, his address, his age, his grandparents' name, etc.Starcrest Publishing uses:
A)just-in-time production
B)mass customization
C)individualized production
D)niche manufacturing
E)production-to-order

Accepted Answer

Mass customization is the correct answer because it involves producing goods and services to meet individual customer's needs with near mass production efficiency. Starcrest Publishing customizes a pre-written story by inserting personal information specific to each child, making each book unique to the individual while using a standardized process.

Question 20

A(n) _____ is a manufacturing firm that produces goods in response to customized orders.
A)assembly plant
B)job shop
C)engineering plant
D)conversion plant
E)transformation shop

Accepted Answer

A job shop is a type of manufacturing firm that specializes in producing goods based on specific, customized orders, rather than mass-producing identical items. This allows for a high degree of customization and flexibility in production.

Quiz 10: Achieving World-Class Operations Management

Which of the following factors will be important in the selection of a site for a production facility?

Which of the following is a characteristic of the intermittent process?

Which of the following is the BEST example of process manufacturing?

A company that reupholsters furniture in fabric and style selected by the owner of the piece of furniture is more than likely an example of a:

Which of the following businesses would be LEAST likely to use an intermittent process?

A _____ shop is a manufacturing firm that engages in customization.

Cherokee Spring Mill produces four varieties of corn meal based on how finely the corn is ground.The mill makes long production runs of high volume.Cherokee Spring Mill uses a(n) _____ process.

A continuous production process has all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an intermittent process?

A manufacturer that uses the intermittent process to produce special customer orders is called a:

Which of the following companies would be LEAST likely to use the continuous process?

In the production of corn meal for baking, corn is ground.This conversion process is an example of:

A system that utilizes long production runs resulting in high-volume, standardized products is called a(n) _____ process.

Which of the following businesses is most likely to consider proximity to raw materials when locating a new manufacturing plant?

Hershey's hot cocoa mix combines dry milk, whey, corn syrup, processed cocoa, aspartame, and artificial flavorings and colors.This conversion process is an example of:

A(n) _____ is a manufacturing firm that produces goods in response to customized orders.