Process Design and Layout Planning MCQs

Process Design and Layout Planning MCQs

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1: _______ a process that combines lean and agile manufacturing with flexible manufacturing systems

A.   Adaptive manufacturing

B.   Assemble-to-order (ATO)

C.   Factor rating method

D.   Devaluation

2: ATO stands for _____

A.   Assemble To Order

B.   Accredited Training Organisation

C.   Approved Training Organization

D.   Assemble To Order

3: Batch process that is selected to produce a moderate variety of products in moderate volumes in groups or batches

A.   True

B.   False

A.   Cellular manufacturing layout

B.   Accredited Training Organisation

C.   Approved Training Organization

D.   Assemble To Order

A.   Computer-aided manufacturing

B.   Cellular manufacturing layout

C.   Accredited Training Organisation

D.   Approved Training Organization

6: _______ involves the use of computer technology to assist in planning the processes required to manufacture a part or product

A.   Computer-aided manufacturing

B.   Cellular manufacturing layout

C.   Accredited Training Organisation

D.   Computer-aided process planning

7: Computer-integrated manufacturing uses computers to control all processes

A.   True

B.   False

8: A process that is selected when very large volumes of a highly standardized product are to be produced is known as

A.   Continuous flow process

B.   Cross docking

C.   Decoupling point

D.   Accredited Training Organisation

9: Cross docking is a process in which materials from incoming transportation carriers are unloaded and directly loaded on outbound carriers intended for different destinations

A.   True

B.   False

10: A method in which products are designed, manufactured, and assembled to the customer’s specifications from start to finish

A.   Engineer-to-order

B.   Cross docking

C.   Decoupling point

D.   Accredited Training Organisation

11: Fixed automation is the process of producing a product or component in a fixed sequence of operations

A.   True

B.   False

12: Fixed-position layout is a layout type in which the product remains stationary in the plant

A.   True

B.   False

13: Flexible automation the process of using high-cost, ______ machines to produce a variety of products in low volumes or in small batches

A.   General-purpose

B.   Specific-purpose

C.   Both a & b

D.   None of these

14: A processing method that can produce parts, allow changes to be made to products being manufactured, and handle varying levels of production is known as

A.   Flexible manufacturing system

B.   Cross docking

C.   Decoupling point

D.   Accredited Training Organisation

15: _______ is a parts coding and classification system in which parts or products with similar characteristics are grouped into families

A.   Cross docking

B.   Group technology

C.   Decoupling point

D.   Accredited Training Organisation

16: A layout type that combine the advantages of the three basic layout types, also known as a

A.   Combination layout

B.   Industrial Robot

C.   Hybrid layout

D.   Both a & C

17: Industrial Robot is a versatile machine that can perform routine tasks such as cutting and boring ?

A.   True

B.   False

18: Which statement is correct about Job-shop process

A.   A process that is selected when the processing requirements are intermittent and different

B.   The physical arrangement of work and storage areas, departments, or equipment

C.   A manufacturing method in which products are manufactured only after receiving a customer’s order

D.   A manufacturing method in which products are manufactured only after receiving a customer’s order

19: Layout is a the ______ arrangement of work and storage areas,

A.   Substantially

B.   Physical

C.   Both a & b

D.   None of these

20: Make-to-order a manufacturing method in which products are manufactured only after ______ order

A.   Receiving a Salesman’s

B.   Receiving a Employ ’s

C.   Receiving a customer’s

D.   None of these

21: A manufacturing method used for products that typically require little or no customization, are produced in large volumes, and are stored as inventory for future use

A.   Industrial Robot

B.   Hybrid layout

C.   Make-to-order

D.   Make-to-stock

22: Which process allows a firm to produce customized products at the speed, volume, cost, and quality of repetitive or continuous flow process configurations ?

A.   Mass customization process

B.   Numerically controlled (NC) machines

C.   Make-to-order

D.   Make-to-stock

23: NC Stands for (in Operations Management)

A.   Numerically controlled

B.   Network Computer

C.   North Carolina

D.   New Castle

24: A layout type that opens up the traditional workplace by lowering or eliminating cubicle walls is known as

A.   Open office layout

B.   Point of postponement (POP)

C.   Both a & b

D.   None of these

25: The point that divides the supply chain into the supplier side and the customer side is known as

A.   Open office layout

B.   Point of postponement (POP)

C.   Both a & b

D.   None of these

26: Process is a collection of interrelated tasks that convert

A.   Specific inputs into specific outputs

B.   Specific inputs into specific inputs

C.   Both a & b

D.   None of these

27: Process layout used when a firm produces _____ of products

A.   High volumes

B.   Medium volumes

C.   Low volumes

D.   No volumes

28: Which of the process that can give us a firm a competitive advantage in terms of speed to market.

A.   Process selection

B.   Process strategy

C.   Product layout

D.   None of these

29: The strategy a firm opts to take in producing goods and services determined by the availability and mixture of labor, equipment, and automation is known as

A.   Process selection

B.   Process strategy

C.   Product layout

D.   None of these

30: Which layout referred to as a straight-line layout

A.   Process selection

B.   Process strategy

C.   Product layout

D.   None of these

31: Which of the correct statement about Product profiling

A.   Process that is selected when the product is unique and typically produced

B.   A process that is selected when the product is unique and typically produced one at a time to the customer’s specifications

C.   The interface between the parts of a supply chain that can be managed using a push

D.   Process that is selected when the product is unique and typically produced

E.   All statement are INCORRECT

32: Repetitive process is used only when _____ products needs to be produced

A.   Low volume

B.   Medium volume

C.   High volume

D.   Require no volume

33: ______ is the physical surroundings in which a service is assembled and delivered and the seller and customer interact

A.   Servicescape

B.   Synchronous manufacturing

C.   U-shaped layout

D.   Assembly drawing

34: Synchronous manufacturing is a manufacturing strategy that adds process flexibility by synchronizing customers’ orders with the tasks performed at the various workstations

A.   True

B.   False

35: _____ layout that allows workers to handle jobs in multiple workstations, gives workers an unobstructed view of the entire line,

A.   Product Layout

B.   Combination Layout.

C.   Fixed Layout

D.   U-shaped layout

36: ______ is a manufacturing method in which products are manufactured only after receiving a customer’s order.

A.   Make-to-order

B.   Make-to-stock

C.   Assemble-to-order

D.   Engineer-to-order

37: ______ is a process that combines lean and agile manufacturing with flexible manufacturing systems to adapt production in response to changing market conditions.

A.   Computer-integrated manufacturing

B.   Adaptive manufacturing

C.   Computer-aided manufacturing

D.   Flexible automation

38: A ______ is a collection of interrelated tasks that convert specific inputs into specific outputs.

A.   Process

B.   Project

C.   System

D.   Product

39: ______ is a layout type that is used when a firm produces low volumes of products using job-shop or batch production processes.

A.   Process layout

B.   Product layout

C.   U-shaped layout

D.   Fixed-position layout

40: A ______ is used when the product is unique and typically produced one at a time to the customer’s specifications.

A.   Project process

B.   Job-shop process

C.   Batch process

D.   Repetitive process

A.   Process layout

B.   Product layout

C.   U-shaped layout

D.   Cellular manufacturing layout

42: ______ is a manufacturing method used for products that typically require little or no customization, are produced in large volumes, and are stored as inventory for future use.

A.   Make-to-order

B.   Make-to-stock

C.   Assemble-to-order

D.   Engineer-to-order

43: ______ processes are required for mass customization.

A.   Flexible

B.   Robust

C.   Continuous flow

D.   Repetitive

44: ______ is the process of utilizing high-cost, general-purpose machines to produce a variety of products in low volumes or in small batches.

A.   Computer-integrated manufacturing

B.   Adaptive manufacturing

C.   Computer-aided manufacturing

D.   Flexible automation

45: When a high volume of standardized products need to be produced, a ______ should be used.

A.   Project process

B.   Job-shop process

C.   Batch process

D.   Repetitive process

46: ______ are machines programmed with a specific set of instructions that tell the machines the details of the operations to be performed.

A.   Industrial robots

B.   Numerically controlled machines

C.   Flexible manufacturing systems

D.   Computer-integrated manufacturing

47: ______ is a way to evaluate the alignment of the needs of a company’s markets with its processes.

A.   Customization

B.   Forecasting

C.   Process alignment

D.   Product profiling

48: When very large volumes of a highly standardized product are to be produced, a ______ is appropriate.

A.   Project process

B.   Job-shop process

C.   Continuous flow process

D.   Repetitive process

49: A ______ is used when the processing requirements are intermittent and different for each product because it is unique and produced in low volumes or sporadically.

A.   Project process

B.   Job-shop process

C.   Batch process

D.   Repetitive process