Question 1

Which of the following is not a component of the human factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  labor availability
B)  living conditions
C)  available transportation
D)  laws and regulationsE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following refers to the use of a computer to create two-dimensional or three-dimensional models of physical parts?

Accepted Answer

A)  computer-aided design systems
B)  computer-aided manufacturing systems
C)  computer-designed manufacturing systems
D)  computer-integrated design systemsE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following business management systems consolidates information into a central database that is accessible to various system modules?

Accepted Answer

A)  statistical process control
B)  enterprise resource planning
C)  material requirement planning
D)  lean productionE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Retro Inc. wanted to reduce the amount of supplies it had on hand at any given time to the minimum required. To accomplish this goal, it implemented a ________ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  just-in-time
B)  reserve stock system
C)  book stock
D)  manual eyeballingE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 5

What effect has the introduction of CAD and CAM had on production?

Accepted Answer

The introduction of CAD and CAM into the...

Question 6

A ________ allows a computer to keep track of how many items are in stock and sold.

Accepted Answer

A)  just-in-time inventory system
B)  reserve stock system
C)  radio frequency identification
D)  stock book solutionE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

ISO is a worldwide, independent organization that sets global measures of quality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Transportation costs are one of the major expenses that many manufacturing companies must consider.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Dan is opening a new restaurant specializing in barbecued ribs. He is looking for the perfect location for his rib restaurant. What transportation factor should he consider?

Accepted Answer

Dan should consider the diner's proximit...

Question 10

The six sigma approach to quality control ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  requires a team to inspect products at the end of production
B)  finds potential problems early to prevent recurrence
C)  views quality control as a marketing role
D)  allows six errors per batchE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

When using a customer-driven production system, engineers would be responsible for ________ in the prospect-to cash-process.

Accepted Answer

A)  providing information to the other departments so they can process the quote or fill the order
B)  order processing, transaction management, inventory control and shipping
C)  assembling materials into a product based on the specifications in the quote
D)  finding potential customers and new business opportunitiesE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

The impact of CAD/CAM on manufacturing ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  has only been experienced by companies producing large products such as cars, boats, and large equipment
B)  has been to save money by replacing human labor with computers
C)  has been to make it possible to produce large quantities of customized products without incurring higher costs
D)  has been to replace the use of industrial robots with more modern machinesE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Production is the process of getting a good or service to the customer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Explain what a Gantt chart is and how it is beneficial in production management.

Accepted Answer

A Gantt chart is a tool used to track th...

Question 15

Enterprise resource planning (ERP)is simpler and less sophisticated than manufacturing resource planning (MRP).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Betsy is a production manager. She just completed a new facility layout. Because of the need for more warehousing space, employee workspaces were cut in half and some were relocated to a supply closet. The break room was converted into more warehousing space, and five employees now share cubicles. What effects will Betsy's layout decision have on the company?

Accepted Answer

Because of the need for additional wareh...

Question 17

Facility layout is the function of operations management that considers the physical arrangement of resources, including people, in the production process

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How has quality control evolved over the years?

Accepted Answer

In the United States, quality control wa...

Question 19

Crystal is the production manager at Pawelk's, a vacuum cleaner manufacturer. When ordering from her supplier, she must ensure that it does all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  provide trusted quality
B)  meet product deadlines
C)  deliver appropriate quantities
D)  receive positive recommendationsE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 20

A benefit of CAD (Computer Aided Design) and CAM (Computer Assisted Manufacturing) to manufacturers is it ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  provides custom-designed products without incurring higher costs
B)  replaces the need for human labor by using robots
C)  reduces the costs of materials needed to be kept in the inventory
D)  is less complicated to operate than other manufacturing softwareE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Exam 11: Production and Operations Management

Which of the following refers to the use of a computer to create two-dimensional or three-dimensional models of physical parts?

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Which of the following is not a component of the human factor?

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When using a customer-driven production system, engineers would be responsible for ________ in the prospect-to cash-process.

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Explain what a Gantt chart is and how it is beneficial in production management.

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A Gantt chart is a tool used to track th...
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Retro Inc. wanted to reduce the amount of supplies it had on hand at any given time to the minimum required. To accomplish this goal, it implemented a ________ system.

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Production is the process of getting a good or service to the customer.

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The six sigma approach to quality control ________.

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Crystal is the production manager at Pawelk's, a vacuum cleaner manufacturer. When ordering from her supplier, she must ensure that it does all of the following EXCEPT ________.

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Facility layout is the function of operations management that considers the physical arrangement of resources, including people, in the production process

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A benefit of CAD (Computer Aided Design) and CAM (Computer Assisted Manufacturing) to manufacturers is it ________.

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What effect has the introduction of CAD and CAM had on production?

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Transportation costs are one of the major expenses that many manufacturing companies must consider.

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Which of the following business management systems consolidates information into a central database that is accessible to various system modules?

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The impact of CAD/CAM on manufacturing ________.

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Because of the need for additional wareh...
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Dan is opening a new restaurant specializing in barbecued ribs. He is looking for the perfect location for his rib restaurant. What transportation factor should he consider?

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Dan should consider the diner's proximit...
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How has quality control evolved over the years?

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In the United States, quality control wa...
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ISO is a worldwide, independent organization that sets global measures of quality.

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Enterprise resource planning (ERP)is simpler and less sophisticated than manufacturing resource planning (MRP).

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A ________ allows a computer to keep track of how many items are in stock and sold.

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Which of the following refers to the use of a computer to create two-dimensional or three-dimensional models of physical parts?

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Which of the following is not a component of the human factor?

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When using a customer-driven production system, engineers would be responsible for ________ in the prospect-to cash-process.

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Explain what a Gantt chart is and how it is beneficial in production management.

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Retro Inc. wanted to reduce the amount of supplies it had on hand at any given time to the minimum required. To accomplish this goal, it implemented a ________ system.

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Production is the process of getting a good or service to the customer.

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The six sigma approach to quality control ________.

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Crystal is the production manager at Pawelk's, a vacuum cleaner manufacturer. When ordering from her supplier, she must ensure that it does all of the following EXCEPT ________.

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Facility layout is the function of operations management that considers the physical arrangement of resources, including people, in the production process

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A benefit of CAD (Computer Aided Design) and CAM (Computer Assisted Manufacturing) to manufacturers is it ________.

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What effect has the introduction of CAD and CAM had on production?

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Transportation costs are one of the major expenses that many manufacturing companies must consider.

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Which of the following business management systems consolidates information into a central database that is accessible to various system modules?

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The impact of CAD/CAM on manufacturing ________.

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Dan is opening a new restaurant specializing in barbecued ribs. He is looking for the perfect location for his rib restaurant. What transportation factor should he consider?

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How has quality control evolved over the years?

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ISO is a worldwide, independent organization that sets global measures of quality.

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Enterprise resource planning (ERP)is simpler and less sophisticated than manufacturing resource planning (MRP).

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