ISQS exam 3 | 140 Questions and Answers with
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Because problems with fixed-position layouts are so difficult to solve well onsite,
operations managers:
often complete as much of the project as possible offsite
virtually never employ this layout strategy. - ANSWER often complete as much
of the project as possible offsite
Balancing a work cell is done:
to minimize the total movement in a process layout.
as part of the process of building an efficient work cell. - ANSWER as part of
the process of building an efficient work cell.
A product-oriented layout would be MOST appropriate for which one of the
following businesses?
steel making
fast food - ANSWER steel making
Cross-docking refers to which of the following?
The same dock is used to unload and then reload the same truck.
,Avoid placing materials or supplies in storage by processing them as they are
received. - ANSWER Avoid placing materials or supplies in storage by
processing them as they are received.
ASRS stands for which of the following?
automated storage and retrieval system
automated scan and retrieval system - ANSWER automated storage and
retrieval system
Balancing low-cost storage with low-cost material handling is important in which
of the following?
process-oriented layout
warehouse layout - ANSWER warehouse layout
A big advantage of a process-oriented layout is:
the simplified scheduling problem presented by this layout strategy.
its flexibility in equipment and labor assignments. - ANSWER its flexibility in
equipment and labor assignments.
A big advantage of a process-oriented layout is:
its flexibility in equipment and labor assignments.
the ability to employ low-skilled labor.
,the simplified scheduling problem presented by this layout strategy.
its low cost.
its high equipment utilization. - ANSWER its flexibility in equipment and labor
assignments.
A good layout requires determining:
material handling equipment.
capacity and space requirements.
environment and aesthetics.
cost of moving between various work areas.
All of these - ANSWER All of these
A product-oriented layout would be MOST appropriate for which one of the
following businesses?
clothing alterations
insurance sales
a grocery store
fast food
steel making - ANSWER steel making
ASRS stands for which of the following?
automated scan and retail system
, automated storage and retrieval system
automated storage and recovery system
automated scan and recognize system
automated scan and retrieval system - ANSWER automated storage and
retrieval system
Ambient conditions; spatial layout and functionality; and signs, symbols, and
artifacts are all:
indicators of imbalance on an assembly line.
elements of customization in a warehouse layout.
elements of successful office layouts.
indicators that cross-docking has been successful.
elements of servicescapes. - ANSWER elements of servicescapes.
Balancing low-cost storage with low-cost material handling is important in which
of the following?
repetitive and product-oriented layout - ANSWER warehouse layout
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