Question 1

The best operating level is the percent of capital cushion that minimizes unit cost.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An important advantage of a process layout over a product layout is efficiency.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Describe a flexible manufacturing system (FMS).

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Question 4

To maximize an assembly line's efficiency,

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A)   the line's balance delay must be minimized.
B)   the line's balance delay must be maximized.
C)   the cycle time must be less than the flow time.
D)   the flow time must be less than the cycle time.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following is not an objective of effective layouts?

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A)   reduce material handling costs
B)   increase the number of bottlenecks
C)   eliminate waste and redundant activities
D)   improve communication and interaction among workstationsE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

General as opposed to specific purpose equipment is typically found in a process layout.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A process layout arranges activities sequentially.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 8

Which one of the following is not an example of a basic facility layout?

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A)   fixed-position
B)   mixed-model
C)   product
D)   processE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

One of the best known computerized packages available for designing process layouts is CRAFT. CRAFT stands for

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A)   computerized relationship activity and flow technique.
B)   computerized relative allocation of facilities technique.
C)   computerized relative assembly and flow technology.
D)   computerized relationship assembly flow time.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

A schematic diagram that uses weighted lines to denote location preference is known as a

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A)   block grid.
B)   block diagram.
C)   relationship grid.
D)   relationship diagram.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

The basic objective of the facility layout decision is to ensure a smooth flow of inventory through the system.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Cycle time refers to

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A)   the time required for a product to go through a process layout.
B)   the time between finished units coming off an assembly line.
C)   the time needed to complete the tasks at a work station.
D)   the difference between task time and work station time.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B) B

Question 13

What is a key advantage of flexible manufacturing systems compared to an assembly line layout?

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A)   shorter setup times.
B)   less inventory in process.
C)   shorter queue times.
D)   combination of flexibility with efficiency.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following is not a capacity expansion strategy?

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A)   capacity lead strategy
B)   capacity lag strategy
C)   capacity stability strategy
D)   average capacityE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

The major layout concern for a process layout is where to locate departments or functional areas relative to each other.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A company has a target output rate of 40 units every five (5)  hours when its line is fully operational. To achieve this target the firm must have a cycle time of

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A)   more than 12.50 minutes.
B)   more than 10.00 minutes.
C)   7.5 minutes or less.
D)   8 minutes or less.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which one of the following is not an attribute of product layout?

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A)   high volume
B)   large storage space
C)   stable demand
D)   narrow aislesE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

A company hopes to achieve a daily output of 200 units during 6 hours of production time. Assuming there is no lost time during the 6 hours of production, the desired cycle time to achieve the targeted level of output is

Accepted Answer

A)   3.0 minutes.
B)   1.8 minutes.
C)   1.5 minutes.
D)   0.03 minutes.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Briefly discuss the best operating level.

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Question 20

A flexible manufacturing system (FMS) combines flexibility with higher efficiency.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Capacity and Facilities Design

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An important advantage of a process layout over a product layout is efficiency.

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Describe a flexible manufacturing system (FMS).

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To maximize an assembly line's efficiency,

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Which of the following is not an objective of effective layouts?

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General as opposed to specific purpose equipment is typically found in a process layout.

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A process layout arranges activities sequentially.

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Which one of the following is not an example of a basic facility layout?

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One of the best known computerized packages available for designing process layouts is CRAFT. CRAFT stands for

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A schematic diagram that uses weighted lines to denote location preference is known as a

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The basic objective of the facility layout decision is to ensure a smooth flow of inventory through the system.

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What is a key advantage of flexible manufacturing systems compared to an assembly line layout?

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Which of the following is not a capacity expansion strategy?

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The major layout concern for a process layout is where to locate departments or functional areas relative to each other.

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A company has a target output rate of 40 units every five (5) hours when its line is fully operational. To achieve this target the firm must have a cycle time of

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Which one of the following is not an attribute of product layout?

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A company hopes to achieve a daily output of 200 units during 6 hours of production time. Assuming there is no lost time during the 6 hours of production, the desired cycle time to achieve the targeted level of output is

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Briefly discuss the best operating level.

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A flexible manufacturing system (FMS) combines flexibility with higher efficiency.

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