Question 1

For output to equal projected demand,what should be the actual cycle time for this assembly line?

Accepted Answer

A)   0 seconds
B)   3 seconds
C)   9 seconds
D)   10 seconds
E)   28 secondsF) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

A disadvantage of automation is that it tends to increase variable costs for repetitive operational tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What are total weekly costs for the least costly process layout?

Accepted Answer

A)   $114
B)   $217
C)   $255
D)   $322
E)   $366F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 4

An advantage of a U-shaped production line is that it facilitates teamwork and flexibility in work assignments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A grocery store would be categorized as a process layout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A production line is to be designed for a job with three tasks.The task times are 0.5 minutes,1.8 minutes,and 1.1 minutes.If the necessary cycle time is 1.0 minutes per unit,what is the actual minimum number of workstations possible?

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   2
C)   3
D)   4
E)   None of the choices are correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Which one of the following is not one of the steps used in manufacturing layout design?

Accepted Answer

A)   Location of receiving and shipping
B)   Presence of customers
C)   Special requirements of equipment
D)   Allowing space for machines and material handling (e.g. forklifts) 
E)   All are important factorsF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Process design is required only when new products or services are planned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

N/C machines are best used in cases with all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   mistakes are costly.
B)   changes in design are infrequent.
C)   parts are processed in small batches.
D)   close tolerances are required.
E)   all of the choices are characteristics.F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following is not true about process design?

Accepted Answer

A)   Process design refers to how production of goods or services occurs.
B)   Process design occurs only when new products or services are planned.
C)   Process design has strategic significance.
D)   Process design has major implications for the layout of facilities.
E)   Process design is revisited periodically due to technological changes.F) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 11

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) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 12

Repetitive process systems are typically used to produce goods for specific customer orders rather than goods to be held as finished product inventory in anticipation of demand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Flexible automation consists of high-cost specialized equipment designed for a fixed sequence of operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

For output to equal projected demand,what should be the actual cycle time for this production line?

Accepted Answer

A)   54 seconds
B)   27 seconds
C)   20 seconds
D)   18 seconds
E)   14 secondsF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

Process layouts tend to have lower in-process inventories,and higher equipment utilization rates than product layouts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Given the following line balance data:
 
-For eight hours of operating time per day and a desired output rate of 960 units per day,what is the efficiency for the balance which uses the minimum number of stations?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Given the following line balance data:
 
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Question 17

The substitution of human labour with machinery that has sensing and control devices is best described by the term:

Accepted Answer

A)   automation.
B)   loss of jobs.
C)   computer-aided manufacturing.
D)   computer-integrated manufacturing.
E)   flexible manufacturing system.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

Service process design differs from manufacturing in that it outlines the flow of the customer or something belonging to the customer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If the consultant were to locate departments W,C,L,and E in areas I,II,III,and IV,respectively,what would be total weekly costs?

Accepted Answer

A)   $114
B)   $217
C)   $255
D)   $322
E)   $366F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

Cellular layouts are like miniature versions of product layouts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: A: Process Design and Facility Layout

A disadvantage of automation is that it tends to increase variable costs for repetitive operational tasks.

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For output to equal projected demand,what should be the actual cycle time for this production line?

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Which of the following is not true about process design?

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Service process design differs from manufacturing in that it outlines the flow of the customer or something belonging to the customer.

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The substitution of human labour with machinery that has sensing and control devices is best described by the term:

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A production line is to be designed for a job with three tasks.The task times are 0.5 minutes,1.8 minutes,and 1.1 minutes.If the necessary cycle time is 1.0 minutes per unit,what is the actual minimum number of workstations possible?

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Given the following line balance data: -For eight hours of operating time per day and a desired output rate of 960 units per day,what is the efficiency for the balance which uses the minimum number of stations?

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

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If the consultant were to locate departments W,C,L,and E in areas I,II,III,and IV,respectively,what would be total weekly costs?

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Flexible automation consists of high-cost specialized equipment designed for a fixed sequence of operations.

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Repetitive process systems are typically used to produce goods for specific customer orders rather than goods to be held as finished product inventory in anticipation of demand.

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Which one of the following is not one of the steps used in manufacturing layout design?

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What are total weekly costs for the least costly process layout?

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A grocery store would be categorized as a process layout.

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Cellular layouts are like miniature versions of product layouts.

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Process layouts tend to have lower in-process inventories,and higher equipment utilization rates than product layouts.

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Process design is required only when new products or services are planned.

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For output to equal projected demand,what should be the actual cycle time for this assembly line?

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An advantage of a U-shaped production line is that it facilitates teamwork and flexibility in work assignments.

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N/C machines are best used in cases with all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

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