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(1)
A phantom bill-of-materials is a bill-of-materials developed for
[A]
A subassembly that exists only temporarily.
[B]
A final product for which production is to be discontinued.
[C]
The purpose of grouping subassemblies when we wish to issue "kits" for later use.
[D]
A module that is a major component of a final product.
Answer: A subassembly that exists only temporarily.
(2)
The master production schedule is the schedule of production for what level product/material?
[A]
Level 0
[B]
Level 1
[C]
Level 2
[D]
Level 3
(3)
Managers can use work standards in which of the following ways?
[A]
Scheduling
[B]
Motivating workers
[C]
Capacity planning
[D]
All of the above
(4)
Work-sample test
[A]
Often use in-tray or in-basket exercises for selecting shop floor workers
[B]
Normally make use of many different complementary predictors
[C]
Require candidates to conduct a sample of the work required for the job
[D]
Do not necessarily have any obvious link with the job in question
Answer: Require candidates to conduct a sample of the work required for the job
(5)
Formal methods of work measurement exclude which of the following?
[A]
Time study method
[B]
Work sampling method
[C]
Predetermined data approach
[D]
Systems approach
(6)
The work measurement method that is not usually used for setting standards for repetitive,'well-defined jobs is:
[A]
The elemental standard data approach
[B]
The predetermined data approach
[C]
The time study method
[D]
The work sampling method
Answer: The work sampling method
(7)
Looking at socio-technical systems, which job design principle is not important?
[A]
Skill variety
[B]
Feedback
[C]
Task autonomy
[D]
None of the above (all are important)
Answer: None of the above (all are important)
(8)
Which of the following is not a major personnel selection method?
[A]
Graphology
[B]
References
[C]
Biodata
[D]
Focus groups
(9)
Which is not an advantage of specialization?
[A]
Upstream and downstream quality control
[B]
Rapid training
[C]
Ease of recruiting
[D]
No education required
Answer: Upstream and downstream quality control
(10)
Which of the following are reasons why an allowance should be added to determine the standard time?
[A]
Unavoidable delay
[B]
Rest period
[C]
Fatigue
[D]
All of the above