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Question 01
Which of the following best defines capacity planning?
a) Determining inventory levels
b) Estimating the resources needed to meet future customer demand
c) Scheduling employee shifts
d) Forecasting sales trends
Answer: b) Estimating the resources needed to meet future customer demand
Explanation: Capacity planning helps an organization ensure it has the necessary resources to meet current and future customer demands.
Question 02
What is the primary goal of Just-In-Time (JIT) systems?
a) Increasing product variety
b) Reducing excess inventory and waste
c) Improving product design
d) Expanding market share
Answer: b) Reducing excess inventory and waste
Explanation: JIT systems aim to reduce inventory and eliminate waste by producing goods only as needed to meet demand.
Question 03
What is a key characteristic of Lean systems?
a) High product variability
b) Removal of waste and inefficiency
c) Large inventories
d) Focus on employee specialization
Answer: b) Removal of waste and inefficiency
Explanation: Lean systems focus on maximizing value by eliminating waste and improving efficiency in all processes.
Question 04
Which of the following is used to measure how close a process is to its target?
a) Standard deviation
b) Control limits
c) Cpk
d) R-chart
Answer: c) Cpk
Explanation: Cpk measures how close a process is to its target and how consistently it meets the target.
Question 05
What is the best operating level in capacity measurement?
a) When unit costs are minimized
b) When inventory is maximized
c) When employee efficiency is highest
d) When product quality reaches perfection
Answer: a) When unit costs are minimized
Explanation: The best operating level is the level of capacity at which the average unit cost is minimized.
Question 06
What does capacity utilization measure?
a) The cost of production
b) The percentage of available capacity that is being used
c) The number of employees needed to meet demand
d) The time required to complete a process
Answer: b) The percentage of available capacity that is being used
Explanation: Capacity utilization measures how much of the available capacity is actually being used.
Question 07
What is a control chart used for?
a) Tracking costs over time
b) Visualizing data variation
c) Measuring employee performance
d) Scheduling production runs
Answer: b) Visualizing data variation
Explanation: Control charts are used to monitor whether a process is within normal variation limits over time.
Question 08
What does ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) focus on?
a) Managing customer relationships
b) Planning company resources to meet customer orders
c) Designing products
d) Improving marketing strategies
Answer: b) Planning company resources to meet customer orders
Explanation: ERP systems help manage and plan the resources needed to fulfill customer orders.
Question 09
In which phase of the project life cycle is the project’s feasibility assessed?
a) Planning
b) Conception
c) Execution
d) Termination
Answer: b) Conception
Explanation: The conception phase involves identifying the need for a project and assessing its feasibility.
Question 10
What is the difference between push and pull processes?
a) Push processes rely on actual customer demand, while pull processes forecast future demand
b) Push processes move products forward in anticipation of demand, while pull processes are based on actual customer demand
c) Push processes focus on production efficiency, while pull processes focus on employee productivity
d) Push processes are manual, while pull processes are automated
Answer: b) Push processes move products forward in anticipation of demand, while pull processes are based on actual customer demand
Explanation: Push processes produce in advance of customer demand, while pull processes react to actual demand.
Question 11
What is backward scheduling?
a) Scheduling jobs after their due dates
b) Scheduling jobs to start as late as possible while still meeting deadlines
c) Scheduling jobs based on employee availability
d) Scheduling jobs based on material availability
Answer: b) Scheduling jobs to start as late as possible while still meeting deadlines
Explanation: Backward scheduling works by determining the latest possible start time to meet deadlines.
Question 12
Which of the following best defines finite loading?
a) Scheduling that loads work centers beyond their capacity
b) Scheduling that loads work centers up to a predetermined amount of capacity
c) Scheduling with no limits on available resources
d) Scheduling based on machine availability alone
Answer: b) Scheduling that loads work centers up to a predetermined amount of capacity
Explanation: Finite loading ensures that work centers are not overloaded by scheduling within predetermined capacity limits.
Question 13
What is the bottleneck in a process flowchart?
a) The step with the highest efficiency
b) The step that takes the longest time to complete
c) The first step in the process
d) The step with the least resources
Answer: b) The step that takes the longest time to complete
Explanation: A bottleneck is the slowest step in the process, limiting the overall flow and efficiency.
Question 14
What is a block plan used for?
a) Organizing project timelines
b) Scheduling employee shifts
c) Creating a schematic layout of resources in a facility
d) Tracking inventory
Answer: c) Creating a schematic layout of resources in a facility
Explanation: Block plans show the placement of resources in a facility, helping determine space requirements.
Question 15
What is a key characteristic of a batch process?
a) Producing goods in one continuous flow
b) Producing large quantities of standardized goods
c) Producing small quantities of goods in groups
d) Producing goods with high variability
Answer: c) Producing small quantities of goods in groups
Explanation: Batch processes produce goods in small quantities based on customer orders or specifications.
Question 16
What does process velocity measure?
a) The number of workers involved in production
b) The speed at which a process moves
c) The amount of material used in production
d) The time taken to correct defects
Answer: b) The speed at which a process moves
Explanation: Process velocity measures how quickly a product or service moves through the production process.
Question 17
What is the goal of a level aggregate plan?
a) Maintaining constant production levels
b) Producing goods based on demand fluctuations
c) Increasing inventory levels continuously
d) Avoiding product customization
Answer: a) Maintaining constant production levels
Explanation: A level aggregate plan maintains consistent production and labor levels, even if demand fluctuates.
Question 18
What is a hybrid aggregate plan?
a) A plan that focuses only on labor and ignores inventory
b) A plan that uses a mix of level and chase approaches
c) A plan that maintains a constant level of production
d) A plan that only applies to perishable goods
Answer: b) A plan that uses a mix of level and chase approaches
Explanation: A hybrid plan combines the advantages of both level and chase approaches to manage labor and inventory.
Question 19
Which of the following is an example of forward scheduling?
a) Scheduling tasks in reverse order to meet a deadline
b) Scheduling tasks to start as early as possible, regardless of deadlines
c) Scheduling tasks based on customer complaints
d) Scheduling tasks based on previous performance
Answer: b) Scheduling tasks to start as early as possible, regardless of deadlines
Explanation: Forward scheduling involves starting tasks as early as possible to ensure timely completion.
Question 20
What is group technology in manufacturing?
a) Focusing on individual employee productivity
b) Organizing facilities or groups to handle specific processes
c) Implementing company-wide automation
d) Focusing on customer relations
Answer: b) Organizing facilities or groups to handle specific processes
Explanation: Group technology refers to dedicating facilities or groups to specific processes for more efficient management.
