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(1)
Which of the following is essential to consider with respect to managing a process to meet demand?
[A]
strategy.
[B]
demand forecasts.
[C]
capacity.
[D]
all of the above.
Answer: all of the above.
(2)
Which one does not use operations management?
[A]
A CPA firm.
[B]
A bank.
[C]
A hospital.
[D]
They all use it.
(3)
A fixed interval system
[A]
adds the same predetermined amount to inventory each time replenishment occurs
[B]
is suitable for joint replenishment items.
[C]
is triggered at the reorder level.
[D]
requires perpetual monitoring of inventory records.
Answer: is suitable for joint replenishment items.
(4)
Which of the following is the focus of statistical process control?
[A]
Determining the efficiency of an operations system.
[B]
Measuring the amount of re-work required to rectify faulty goods.
[C]
Identifying the security needs of an operations system.
[D]
Measuring and controlling process variations.
Answer: Measuring and controlling process variations.
(5)
Which one of the following would not generally be classified under the heading of transformation?
[A]
Assembling.
[B]
Teaching
[C]
staffing.
[D]
Farming.
(6)
Process selection is primarily considered during:
[A]
Planning.
[B]
Organizing.
[C]
Leading.
[D]
Controlling.
(7)
Process layout is used for:
[A]
Repetitive processing.
[B]
Intermittent processing.
[C]
Both (a) and (b).
[D]
Neither (a) nor (b).
Answer: Repetitive processing.
(8)
A product performing consistently refers to which of the following dimensions of quality:
[A]
Safety.
[B]
Conformance.
[C]
Durability.
[D]
Reliability.
(9)
Manufacturing work sent to other countries is called:
[A]
downsized.
[B]
outsourced.
[C]
internationalization.
[D]
vertical integration.
(10)
Which of the following is not true about systems approach?
[A]
A systems viewpoint is usually beneficial in decision making.
[B]
A systems approach emphasizes interrelationships among subsystems.
[C]
A systems approach concentrates on efficiency within subsystems.
[D]
A systems approach is essential whenever something is being redesigned or improved.
Answer: A systems approach concentrates on efficiency within subsystems.