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OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT EXAM (CHAPTER 8) FULLY SOLVED #26
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OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT EXAM (CHAPTER 8) FULLYSOLVED #26
Which of the following is a limitation of a process layout?
A. It affects the entire system if any equipment in the layout fails.
B. It has higher worker skill requirements.
C. It has highly specialized equipment requirements.
D. It generally requires a low investment for the production of machines - correct answer
b. It has higher worker skill requirements.
In a cellular layout, the procedure of classifying parts with similar processing
requirements into families is called _____.
A. Group technology
B. Traits analysis
C. Batch processing
D. Commonality identification - correct answer a. Group technology
Which of the following is true of a cellular layout?
A. It remains stationary rather than moving work-in-process from one work center to
another.
B. Its workflow is not standardized.
C. It is not designed according to the functional characteristics of equipment.
D. Its quality problems are not addressed timely. - correct answer c. It is not designed
according to the functional characteristics of equipment.
Which of the following is true of fixed-position layouts?
A. The changeover requirements are low.
B. The automation potential is moderate.
C. The volume of product demand is high.
D. The equipment utilization is high. - correct answer b. The automation potential is
moderate.
The production of large goods such as ships is best accomplished using a _____.
A. Product layout
B. Process layout
C. Cellular layout
D. Fixed-position layout - correct answer d. Fixed-position layout
Organizations that need the ability to provide a wide variety of services to customers
with differing requirements usually use a _____.
A. Cellular layout
B. Process layout
C. Fixed-position layout
D. Product layout - correct answer b. Process layout
The objective of assembly-line balancing is to:
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