Production and Operations Management
231. Which of the following is essential to consider with respect to managing a process to meet demand?
- strategy.
- demand forecasts.
- capacity.
- all of the above.
Correct answer: (D)
all of the above.
232. Which one does not use operations management?
- A CPA firm.
- A bank.
- A hospital.
- They all use it.
Correct answer: (D)
They all use it.
233. A fixed interval system
- adds the same predetermined amount to inventory each time replenishment occurs.
- is suitable for joint replenishment items.
- is triggered at the reorder level.
- requires perpetual monitoring of inventory records.
Correct answer: (B)
is suitable for joint replenishment items.
234. Which of the following is the focus of statistical process control?
- Determining the efficiency of an operations system.
- Measuring the amount of re-work required to rectify faulty goods.
- Identifying the security needs of an operations system.
- Measuring and controlling process variations.
Correct answer: (D)
Measuring and controlling process variations.
235. Which one of the following would not generally be classified under the heading of transformation?
- Assembling.
- Teaching.
- staffing.
- Farming.
- consulting.
Correct answer: (C)
staffing.
236. Process selection is primarily considered during:
- Planning.
- Organizing.
- Leading.
- Controlling.
Correct answer: (A)
Planning.
237. Process layout is used for:
- Repetitive processing.
- Intermittent processing.
- Both (a) and (b).
- Neither (a) nor (b).
Correct answer: (A)
Repetitive processing.
238. A product performing consistently refers to which of the following dimensions of quality:
- Safety.
- Conformance.
- Durability.
- Reliability.
Correct answer: (D)
Reliability.
239. Manufacturing work sent to other countries is called:
- downsized.
- outsourced.
- internationalization.
- vertical integration.
Correct answer: (B)
outsourced.
240. Which of the following is not true about systems approach?
- A systems viewpoint is usually beneficial in decision making.
- A systems approach emphasizes interrelationships among subsystems.
- A systems approach concentrates on efficiency within subsystems.
- A systems approach is essential whenever something is being redesigned or improved.
Correct answer: (C)
A systems approach concentrates on efficiency within subsystems.