Production and Operations Management
271. What type of process would a fertilizer plant be most likely to use
- Continuous.
- Project.
- Job.
- Flow shop.
Correct answer: (A)
Continuous.
272. What are the two basic types of production systems?
- Automated and manual.
- Intermittent and non-intermittent process.
- Normal and continuous process.
- Continuous process and batch.
Correct answer: (B)
Intermittent and non-intermittent process.
273. Poor quality adversely affects:
- Costs.
- Productivity.
- Profitability.
- All of the given options.
Correct answer: (D)
All of the given options.
274. What name is often given to processes which involve the manufacture of a unique item from beginning to end?
- Jobbing processes.
- Continuous processes.
- Lean production processes.
- Batch processes.
Correct answer: (B)
Continuous processes.
275. Production systems with customized outputs typically have relatively:
- high volumes of output.
- low unit costs.
- high amount of specialized equipment.
- skilled workers.
Correct answer: (D)
skilled workers.
276. The process of comparing outputs to previously established standards to determine if corrective action is needed is called:
- planning.
- directing.
- controlling.
- budgeting.
- disciplining.
Correct answer: (C)
controlling.
277. Marketing depends on operations for information regarding ______________.
- productivity.
- lead time.
- cash flow.
- budgeting.
- corporate intelligence.
Correct answer: (B)
lead time.
278. Which came last in the development of manufacturing techniques?
- Lean production.
- Division of labor.
- Mass production.
- Craft production.
- Interchangeable parts.
Correct answer: (A)
Lean production.
279. What is simulation?
- A quick solution method to problem-solving.
- A formalized deterministic approach to problem-solving.
- A graphical method to problem-solving.
- A trial-and-error approach to problem-solving.
Correct answer: (D)
A trial-and-error approach to problem-solving.
280. Which of the following is an example of appraisal cost?
- Rework costs.
- Returned goods.
- Testing labs.
- Quality improvement programs.
Correct answer: (C)
Testing labs.