Question 1

Priority rules generally assume that job setup cost is independent of processing sequence of jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

For the optimal schedule, what is the total number of hours it will take these consultants to complete these projects?

Accepted Answer

A)  53 hours
B)  46 hours
C)  50 hours
D)  61 hours
E)  54 hoursF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Given the following information concerning jobs awaiting processing at a single work center, what processing sequence will result if the critical ratio (CR) rule is used?

Accepted Answer

The sequence will be G - I - J - L - H.The schedule is as follows:

Question 4

Line balancing is a major factor in the design and scheduling of low volume systems because of batch processing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The assignment method is limited to a maximum of two jobs per resource.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Johnson's rule is a technique used to sequence jobs through a two-step work sequence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One disadvantage of appointment systems is:

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A)  Capacity can be adjusted by varying hours.
B)  The customer's desired time may be already taken.
C)  People generally accept it as fair.
D)  It can reduce customer waiting time.
E)  Appointments do not have to be all the same length.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

What is the optimum sequence (first car to last) ?

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A)  A; B; C; D; E
B)  E; D; C; B; A
C)  E; B; D; C; A
D)  E; D; B; C; A
E)  E; B; D; A; CF) B) and C)
G) A) and E) B

Question 9

Given the information below, determine the following:
(A) Processing sequence using (1) SPT and (2) EDD.
(B) Average completion time and average job tardiness using (1) SPT and (2) EDD.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Given the information below, determine the following:
(A)...

Question 10

If he uses the shortest processing time first (SPT)  priority rule to schedule these jobs, what will be the average job tardiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 hours
B)  1.5 hours
C)  1.75 hours
D)  2 hours
E)  2.25 hoursF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

If Eva uses the first come, first served (FCFS)  priority rule to schedule these jobs, what will be the average completion time?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 hours
B)  5 hours
C)  7 hours
D)  7.2 hours
E)  8 hoursF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 12

Scheduling in service systems may involve scheduling:

Accepted Answer

A)  the workforce.
B)  the equipment.
C)  (a)  and (b) .
D)  customers.
E)  all of the above.F) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 13

The priority rule which will sequence jobs in the order they are received is _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  EDD
B)  LIFO
C)  SPT
D)  CR
E)  FCFSF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

The scheduling sequencing rule which always results in the lowest average completion (flow)  time is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  first come, first served (FCFS)  rule
B)  shortest processing time first (SPT)  rule
C)  earliest due date first (ED
D)   rule
D)  least slack per operation first (S/O)  rule
E)  run until slack happens (RUSH)  ruleF) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 15

The two different approaches to load work centers in job-shop scheduling are:

Accepted Answer

A)  load charts and schedule charts
B)  Gantt charts and assignment method
C)  infinite loading and finite loading
D)  linear programming and makespan
E)  none of the aboveF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

Batch process helps maximize worker efficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If he uses the shortest processing time first (SPT)  priority rule to schedule these jobs, what will be the average completion time?

Accepted Answer

A)  7.5 hours
B)  5 hours
C)  3 hours
D)  2.5 hours
E)  2 hoursF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

A schedule chart can be used to monitor job progress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Primary considerations in scheduling high-volume systems involve: (I)  coordinating the flow of inputs
(II)  overcoming the disruptions to planned outputs
(III)  assigning workers to work centers

Accepted Answer

A)  I and III
B)  I and II
C)  II and III
D)  I, II, and III
E)  II onlyF) D) and E)
G) A) and C) B

Question 20

Scheduling pertains to:

Accepted Answer

A)  hiring workers
B)  process selection
C)  buying machinery
D)  timing the use of specific resources
E)  determining the lowest costF) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Exam 16: Scheduling

Priority rules generally assume that job setup cost is independent of processing sequence of jobs.

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For the optimal schedule, what is the total number of hours it will take these consultants to complete these projects?

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Given the following information concerning jobs awaiting processing at a single work center, what processing sequence will result if the critical ratio (CR) rule is used?

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Line balancing is a major factor in the design and scheduling of low volume systems because of batch processing.

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The assignment method is limited to a maximum of two jobs per resource.

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Johnson's rule is a technique used to sequence jobs through a two-step work sequence.

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One disadvantage of appointment systems is:

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What is the optimum sequence (first car to last) ?

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Given the information below, determine the following: (A) Processing sequence using (1) SPT and (2) EDD. (B) Average completion time and average job tardiness using (1) SPT and (2) EDD.

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If he uses the shortest processing time first (SPT) priority rule to schedule these jobs, what will be the average job tardiness?

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If Eva uses the first come, first served (FCFS) priority rule to schedule these jobs, what will be the average completion time?

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Scheduling in service systems may involve scheduling:

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The priority rule which will sequence jobs in the order they are received is _________.

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The scheduling sequencing rule which always results in the lowest average completion (flow) time is the:

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The two different approaches to load work centers in job-shop scheduling are:

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Batch process helps maximize worker efficiency.

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If he uses the shortest processing time first (SPT) priority rule to schedule these jobs, what will be the average completion time?

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A schedule chart can be used to monitor job progress.

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Primary considerations in scheduling high-volume systems involve: (I) coordinating the flow of inputs (II) overcoming the disruptions to planned outputs (III) assigning workers to work centers

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Scheduling pertains to:

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