Question 1

In cellular manufacturing, machines and equipment are grouped by type (e.g., all grinders are grouped into a cell).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Continuous production has been a significant factor underpinning the U.S.standard of living over the last century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The advantages of automation include: (I)  Reduced output variability.
(II)  Reduced variable costs.
(III)  Machines don't strike or file grievances.
(IV)  Machines are always less expensive than human labor.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

In general, Job-Shop systems have a lower unit cost than continuous systems do because continuous systems use costly specialized equipment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is the total flow between departments B and D?

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Question 6

If the company desires that output rate equal demand, what is the minimum number of workstations needed?

Accepted Answer

A)  3
B)  4
C)  5
D)  6
E)  7F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

For output to equal projected demand, what will be the idle time at the second workstation of the assembly line that uses the minimum number of workstations?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 seconds
B)  1 second
C)  2 seconds
D)  3 seconds
E)  5 secondsF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 8

Management wants to design an assembly line that will turn out 800 videotapes per day.There will be eight working hours in each day.The industrial engineering staff has assembled the information below:

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Question 9

Intermittent processing can take the form of batch processing or a job shop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A process layout is more susceptible to shutdowns caused by equipment breakdowns than a product layout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In a product layout, the task of deciding how to assign work to specific stations is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  process balancing
B)  task allocation
C)  line balancing
D)  work allocation
E)  station balancingF) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Exam 6: Process Selection and Facility Layout

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For output to equal projected demand, what will be the idle time at the second workstation of the assembly line that uses the minimum number of workstations?

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Continuous production has been a significant factor underpinning the U.S.standard of living over the last century.

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The advantages of automation include: (I) Reduced output variability. (II) Reduced variable costs. (III) Machines don't strike or file grievances. (IV) Machines are always less expensive than human labor.

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If the company desires that output rate equal demand, what is the minimum number of workstations needed?

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A process layout is more susceptible to shutdowns caused by equipment breakdowns than a product layout.

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In cellular manufacturing, machines and equipment are grouped by type (e.g., all grinders are grouped into a cell).

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In a product layout, the task of deciding how to assign work to specific stations is referred to as:

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What is the total flow between departments B and D?

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Intermittent processing can take the form of batch processing or a job shop.

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In general, Job-Shop systems have a lower unit cost than continuous systems do because continuous systems use costly specialized equipment.

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Management wants to design an assembly line that will turn out 800 videotapes per day.There will be eight working hours in each day.The industrial engineering staff has assembled the information below:

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Continuous production has been a significant factor underpinning the U.S.standard of living over the last century.

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The advantages of automation include: (I) Reduced output variability. (II) Reduced variable costs. (III) Machines don't strike or file grievances. (IV) Machines are always less expensive than human labor.

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If the company desires that output rate equal demand, what is the minimum number of workstations needed?

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A process layout is more susceptible to shutdowns caused by equipment breakdowns than a product layout.

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In cellular manufacturing, machines and equipment are grouped by type (e.g., all grinders are grouped into a cell).

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In a product layout, the task of deciding how to assign work to specific stations is referred to as:

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What is the total flow between departments B and D?

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