Question 1

A German company specializes in building laboratory rooms for handling dangerous viruses and bacteria.Each room is designed to have a completely separate life support system that allows the users to examine and identify the viruses and bacteria without contaminating any other area.Which of the following types of layout would be used to construct such a room?
A) a fixed-position layout
B) a static layout
C) a process layout
D) a stationary layout

Accepted Answer

A fixed-position layout is used when the product or process is too large, heavy, or fragile to be moved easily. In the case of a laboratory room for handling dangerous viruses and bacteria, it is essential to have a completely separate life support system. This requires specialized design and construction, and the layout must be fixed in one place. Therefore, a fixed-position layout would be the most appropriate choice for constructing such a room.

Question 2

Cellular manufacturing combines aspects of which of the following?
A) fixed-position and assembly-line layouts
B) process and product layouts
C) fixed-position and process layouts
D) intermittent and continuous production

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cellular manufacturing combines aspects of which of...

Question 3

Cherokee Spring Mill produces four varieties of cornmeal based on how finely the corn is ground.The mill makes long production runs of high volume.Cherokee Spring Mill uses which of the following processes?
A) intermittent
B) centralized
C) customized
D) continuous

Accepted Answer

The fact that Cherokee Spring Mill makes long production runs of high volume indicates that they use a continuous process. This type of process is designed for high volume and standardized output, making it appropriate for large-scale operations like those of the mill.

Question 4

Which of the following is a characteristic of the intermittent process?
A) short production runs
B) high volume
C) standardized products
D) low variety of products

Accepted Answer

Intermittent process is characterized by short production runs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

An oil refinery is a continuous process industry, which operates 24/7 to process large volumes of crude oil. Therefore, it is least likely to use an intermittent process, which involves starting and stopping the production process frequently. The other options, such as a print shop, a tax service, and a bakery, involve creating and completing projects or services with specific deadlines, and thus might use an intermittent process.

Question 6

Which of the following businesses is most likely to consider proximity to raw materials when locating a new manufacturing plant?
A) a manufacturer of eyeglasses
B) a light bulb manufacturer
C) a company that cans vegetables for a supermarket chain
D) a computer manufacturer

Accepted Answer

A company that cans vegetables for a supermarket chain is most likely to consider proximity to raw materials when locating a new manufacturing plant because they need to have access to fresh vegetables, which are highly perishable and are transported quickly from the farm to the canning facility.

Question 7

The product layout is sometimes called which of the following?
A) a customized layout
B) a process layout
C) an assembly-line layout
D) an intermittent layout

Accepted Answer

The product layout is also known as an assembly-line layout. This layout arrangement is used when a large volume of similar products is produced. In this layout, the machines and equipment are arranged in a sequence to perform a specific task, and the product moves along the assembly line from one station to the next until it is completed.

Question 8

DaimlerChrysler decided not to build a $750 million plant in southeast Georgia in spite of the state's spending $24 million to purchase the property and an additional $36 million to prepare the site specifically for DaimlerChrysler.Which of the following factors was offered?
A) availability of customers
B) proximity of raw materials
C) low labour costs
D) local incentives

Accepted Answer

Local incentives, such as the $24 million land purchase and $36 million site preparation, were specifically mentioned as factors in the decision not to build the plant in Georgia. The other factors listed (availability of customers, proximity of raw materials, and low labor costs) were not mentioned in the given information.

Question 9

Which of the following layouts arranges work flow around the production process? All workers performing similar tasks are grouped together.
A) assembly
B) intermittent
C) process
D) product line

Accepted Answer

A process layout arranges work flow around the production process, meaning all workers performing similar tasks are grouped together based on the processes they are involved in. This type of layout is most commonly used in industries that produce customized or specialized products, as it allows for flexibility in the production process. The other layout options (assembly, intermittent, and product line) do not necessarily group workers based on similar tasks related to the production process.

Question 10

A system that utilizes long production runs resulting in high-volume,standardized products is called which of the following processes?
A) continuous
B) controllable
C) customized
D) intermittent

Accepted Answer

A system that utilizes long production runs resulting in high-volume, standardized products is referred to as a continuous process. This process is characterized by a high degree of automation and a focus on efficiency in order to produce large quantities of identical products at a low cost per unit. The production equipment is designed to operate continuously without interruption, resulting in a steady flow of product output.

Question 11

A process layout is best for a company that has which of the following?
A) repeated routine operations
B) a high volume of products
C) a wide variety of products
D) long production runs

Accepted Answer

A process layout is suitable for companies that have a wide variety of products because the equipment and resources are arranged based on the type of operation needed, rather than by product. This allows for a more flexible production process that can handle different types of products. Repeated routine operations, high volume of products, and long production runs are better suited for a product layout where the equipment is arranged in a sequence that is best for producing a specific product efficiently.

Question 12

What is the goal of cellular manufacturing?
A) to eliminate shrinkage
B) to reduce customer defection
C) to create a team environment
D) to create a zero-defect environment

Accepted Answer

Cellular manufacturing aims to create a team environment where groups of machines or workstations are arranged in a way that facilitates a smooth production flow, often for families of products. This setup enhances communication, collaboration, and efficiency among workers, fostering a more cohesive and productive team environment.

Question 13

Which of the following manufacturers would be most likely to use a product layout?
A) a small print shop
B) a company that manufactures the helium balloon characters used in a parade
C) a manufacturer of customized air filters
D) a motorcycle manufacturer

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following manufacturers would be...

Question 14

What are the three main types of facility layouts?
A) intermittent,process,and customized
B) fixed position,variable,and product
C) product,process,and fixed position
D) process,product,and service

Accepted Answer

The three main types of facility layouts are product layout, process layout, and fixed position layout. Option A is incorrect because intermittent and customized are not layouts, but they are production methods. Option B is incorrect because fixed position and variable are not types of facility layouts, but they are used to manage resources in a facility. Option D is incorrect because service is not a type of facility layout, but it is a type of production process.

Question 15

What is the physical arrangement of a production facility called?
A) process
B) layout
C) capacity
D) resources

Accepted Answer

The physical arrangement of a production facility is called the layout. It refers to the way in which equipment, machinery, and other resources are arranged within the production facility to optimize the flow of materials and workers. The layout can have a significant impact on the efficiency and productivity of the production process. Choices A, C, and D are not applicable as they do not refer specifically to the physical arrangement of a production facility.

Question 16

Products that are difficult to move out of a plant once they are manufactured,such as ocean-going vessels and room-sized murals,are usually manufactured in which of the following layouts?
A) a fixed-position layout
B) a centralized layout
C) a customized layout
D) a static layout

Accepted Answer

A fixed-position layout is the best choice for products that are difficult to move out of a plant once they are manufactured. This is because the product stays in one place and all necessary resources are brought to it for assembly or production. Examples of products that would require a fixed-position layout include large-scale items such as ocean-going vessels, aircraft, and buildings, as well as larger pieces of art like murals.

Question 17

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.Which of the following facility location factors was most likely instrumental in Levi's deciding to continue operating its facility in China?
A) nearness to customers
B) proximity to raw materials
C) availability of production inputs
D) access to transportation

Accepted Answer

The availability of production inputs, such as labor and manufacturing equipment, is likely the most instrumental factor in Levi's decision to continue operating its facility in China despite the country's poor human rights record. China's lower labor costs and large workforce make it a cost-effective location for manufacturing clothing.

Question 18

Which of the following is a production technique that uses small,self-contained work stations and has each perform all or most of the tasks necessary to complete a manufacturing order?
A) MRP manufacturing
B) cellular manufacturing
C) robotics
D) work station production

Accepted Answer

Cellular manufacturing involves the use of small workstations where each station performs all or most of the tasks necessary to complete a manufacturing order. This technique aims to increase efficiency and reduce waste in the production process. MRP manufacturing is a software-based system for managing production and inventory levels. Robotics involves using automated machines to perform tasks, and work station production is a general term that doesn't specifically refer to the use of small, self-contained workstations.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

The continuous process is most suitable for industries that involve a high volume of production, standardized products and have a continuous flow of raw materials. A bakery typically produces a variety of products in small batches, making it less suitable for a continuous process. Plywood plants, chemical companies, and oil refineries all involve high-volume production and continuous processing of raw materials.

Question 20

What is the purchasing function sometimes known as?
A) coordination
B) a buying procedure
C) procurement
D) delivery

Accepted Answer

The purchasing function is sometimes known as procurement.

Quiz 11: Achieving World-class Operations Management

Cellular manufacturing combines aspects of which of the following?

Cherokee Spring Mill produces four varieties of cornmeal based on how finely the corn is ground.The mill makes long production runs of high volume.Cherokee Spring Mill uses which of the following processes?

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

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

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

The product layout is sometimes called which of the following?

DaimlerChrysler decided not to build a $750 million plant in southeast Georgia in spite of the state's spending $24 million to purchase the property and an additional $36 million to prepare the site specifically for DaimlerChrysler.Which of the following factors was offered?

Which of the following layouts arranges work flow around the production process? All workers performing similar tasks are grouped together.

A system that utilizes long production runs resulting in high-volume,standardized products is called which of the following processes?

A process layout is best for a company that has which of the following?

What is the goal of cellular manufacturing?

Which of the following manufacturers would be most likely to use a product layout?

What are the three main types of facility layouts?

What is the physical arrangement of a production facility called?

Products that are difficult to move out of a plant once they are manufactured,such as ocean-going vessels and room-sized murals,are usually manufactured in which of the following layouts?

Which of the following is a production technique that uses small,self-contained work stations and has each perform all or most of the tasks necessary to complete a manufacturing order?

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

What is the purchasing function sometimes known as?