Production and Operations Management Multiple Choice Questions and Answers | Production and Operations Management MCQs Quiz

Questions
1 In ______________ approch the supplier and not the retailer, is responsible formanaging and replenishing inventory.
A JIT
B QRM
C VMI
D MRP

Answer:VMI
2 In order to build quality in the culture, a ______________ is established to provide overall direction.It is the driver for the TQM engine.
A quality council
B quality method
C quality system
D quality circles

Answer:quality council
3 "Quality is defined by the customer" is
A an unrealistic definition of quality
B a user-based definition of quality
C a manufacturing-based definition of quality
D a product-based definition of quality

Answer:a user-based definition of quality
4 Which of the following is true about ISO 14000 certification?
A it is a prerequisite for ISO 9000 certification
B it indicates a higher level of adherence to standards than ISO 9000
C it is only sought by companies exporting their goods
D it deals with environmental management

Answer:it deals with environmental management
5 A quality loss function utilizes all of the following costs except
A the cost of scrap and repair
B the cost of customer dissatisfaction
C inspection, warranty, and service costs
D sales costs

Answer:Sales costs
6 If a sample of parts is measured and the mean of the measurements is outside the control limits the process is
A in control, but not capable of producing within the established control limits
B out of control and the process should be investigated for assignable variation
C within the established control limits with only natural causes of variation
D monitored closely to see if the next sample mean will also fall outside the control limits

Answer:out of control and the process should be investigated for assignable variation
7 A recent consumer survey conducted for a car dealership indicates that,'when buying a car, customers are primarily concerned with the salesperson's ability to explain the car's features, the salesperson's friendliness, and the dealer's honesty. The dealership should be especially concerned with which dimensions of service quality?
A communication, courtesy, and credibility
B competence, courtesy, and security
C competence, responsiveness, and reliability
D communication, responsiveness, and reliability

Answer:communication, courtesy, and credibility
8 Who among the following is associated with contributions to quality control in operations management?
A Charles Babbage
B Henry Ford
C Frank Gilbreth
D W. Edwards Deming

Answer:W. Edwards Deming
9 Which of the following are the primary functions of all organizations?
A operations, marketing, and human resources
B marketing, human resources, and finance/accounting
C sales, quality control, and operations
D marketing, operations, and finance/accounting

Answer:marketing, operations, and finance/accounting
10 The service industry makes up approximately what percentage of all jobs in the United States?
A 20%
B 40%
C 66%
D 74%

Answer:74%