Deck 11: Packaging and Materials Handling

Question 1

Three countries in the world,including the United States and Myanmar,do not use the metric system.What is the third country that doesn't use the metric system?
a.Algeria
b.Liberia
c.Argentina
d.Cambodia

Answer 1

Liberia

Question 2

Which of the following is not an ethylene-sensitive product?
a.lettuce
b.watermelon
c.broccoli
d.tomatoes

Answer 2

tomatoes

Question 3

Each of the following is a shipping hazard that a package may be exposed to except:
a.retraction.
b.vibration.
c.compression.
d.rough handling.

Answer 3

retraction .

Question 4

Which of the following is not a key piece of classification and labeling information provided by the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)?
a.signal word (e.g.,"danger")
b.picture of the chemical or hazardous material
c.symbol
d.hazard statement (e.g.,"severe projection hazard")

Question 5

Properly designing a protective packaging system requires three important kinds of information.Which of the following is not one of the three kinds of information?
a.severity of the distribution environment
b.performance characteristics of the various cushion materials
c.fragility of the product to be protected
d.value of the product to be protected

Question 6

As a general rule,labeling requirements and enforcement tends to be more stringent in ___________ countries than in ___________ countries.
a.larger; smaller
b.older; younger
c.economically developed; economically developing
d.smaller; larger

Question 7

___________ systems consider the reverse flow of products,their reuse,and the marketing and distribution of recovered products.
a.Eco-friendly
b.Open-loop
c.Closed-loop
d.Dynamic

Question 8

The building blocks concept is associated with which logistics function?
a.warehousing
b.packaging
c.materials handling
d.inventory management

Question 9

What has been described as the "last frontier" of logistics savings opportunities?
a.information technology
b.transportation consolidation
c.packaging inefficiencies
d.inventory management

Question 10

Which of the following is not a characteristic of plastic packaging?
a.There is a lack of versatility.
b.It takes a long time to biodegrade.
c.Plastic packaging is cheaper than paper packaging.
d.Plastic litter can kill marine animals.

Question 11

The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)was developed by the ___________.
a.International Chamber of Commerce
b.World Trade Organization
c.World Bank
d.United Nations

Question 12

Which of the following statements about biodegradable plastics is false?
a.It takes less time to break down.
b.It requires more energy to produce.
c.It is easier to recycle.
d.It is non-toxic.

Question 13

___________ refers to materials used for the containment,protection,handling,delivery,and presentation of goods.
a.Materials management
b.Materials handling
c.Procurement
d.Packaging

Question 14

Product density refers to a product's ___________.
a.volume
b.weight
c.weight per volume
d.fragility

Question 15

Packaging serves ___________ general functions.
a.five
b.four
c.three
d.two

Question 16

Which of the following statements is false?
a.A product's chemical characteristics have little to no influence on the way the product is handled.
b.Some products can be exposed to freezing weather; others cannot.
c.The various properties of goods must be made known to consumers to help them make the correct buying decision and properly care for the product.
d.Perishable products require special packaging as they move from source to customer.

Question 17

The text indicates that there has been a marked increase in the usage of reusable plastic containers by ___________.
a.apparel companies
b.book publishers
c.snack food companies
d.produce shippers

Question 18

Products exist in ___________ forms,and each form has specific packaging requirements.
a.two
b.three
c.four
d.five

Question 19

A leading packaging consultant has indicated that improved packaging efficiency can lead to a typical client achieving a ___________ percent reduction in packaging,transportation,and warehousing costs.
a.5
b.7
c.10
d.14

Question 20

Which of the following statements is false?
a.Package labeling is usually done at the end of the assembly line.
b.Pictures are preferable to words for labeling a product.
c.Labeling regulations may differ from country to country.
d.Labeling requirements within a particular country can vary from state to state (province to province).

Question 21

The ___________ is generally viewed as the basic unit in unit loading.
a.box
b.crate
c.pallet
d.container

Question 22

A dry bulk material's ___________ is important for determining the quantity that can be stored in a given location.
a.viscosity
b.specific gravity
c.angle of repose
d.market value

Question 23

Packaging and materials handling decisions can be made in isolation from other logistics activities.

Question 24

The ___________ has established six international pallet size standards.
a.World Trade Organization
b.International Chamber of Commerce
c.International Standards Organization
d.United Nations

Question 25

___________ refers to the science that seeks to adapt work or working conditions to suit the abilities of the worker.
a.Materials handling
b.Kinetics
c.Physiology
d.Ergonomics

Question 26

Which of the following is not an example of materials handling storage equipment?
a.conveyor systems
b.racks
c.shelves
d.bins

Question 27

The physical characteristics of some goods change while they are moving in the logistics channel.

Question 28

A major advantage of the unit load is ___________.
a.its environmental friendliness
b.that mechanical devices can be substituted for manual labor
c.its value to companies that deal in small quantities
d.that it simplifies transportation requirements

Question 29

Dimensional weight ___________.
a.considers a shipment's density to determine a shipment's billable weight
b.only applies to big and bulky items
c.is the same as a shipment's actual weight
d.tends to decrease shipping costs

Question 30

A major drawback to metal and plastic pallets is their ___________.
a.life span
b.price
c.weight
d.incompatibility with existing forklifts

Question 31

All of the following are examples of handling equipment in materials handling except:
a.lift trucks.
b.cranes.
c.bins.
d.conveyor systems.

Question 32

Which of the following statements is false?
a.Racks and bins are examples of storage equipment.
b.Automation refers to equipment that complements,rather than replaces,human contact.
c.Forklifts can be dangerous.
d.In a part-to-picker system,the pick location is brought to the picker.

Question 33

The vast majority of pallets are made of ___________.
a.wood
b.plastic
c.fiberboard
d.metal

Question 34

It is important that the materials handling equipment be aligned with an organization's objectives,customers,and ___________.
a.suppliers
b.top management
c.products
d.stakeholders

Question 35

___________ refers to the short distance movement that usually takes place within the confines of a building such as a plant or distribution center and between a building and a transportation service provider.
a.Physical distribution
b.Materials management
c.Warehousing
d.Materials handling

Question 36

A unit load involves ___________.
a.a convoy of railcars carrying the same product
b.loading an entire vehicle with shipments from three or fewer shippers
c.the usage of a pallet rack system of storage
d.consolidation of several units into larger units to improve efficiency in handling and to reduce shipping costs

Question 37

With respect to density,a vehicle loaded with ___________ is most likely to cube out (cubic capacity is filled before reaching its weight capacity).
a.grain
b.coal
c.soybeans
d.gravel

Question 38

From a space utilization perspective,one pallet occupies ___________ times more space than a plastic slip sheet.
a.80
b.60
c.40
d.20

Question 39

Which of the following statements is false?
a.The unit load is of limited value to shippers that deal in smaller quantities.
b.Unit loads may lead to increased pilferage.
c.The unit load allows mechanical devices to be substituted for manual labor.
d.Pallets suffer from a lack of standardized sizes,particularly in the United States.

Question 40

A "box-maker's certificate" ___________.
a.indicates a box's environmental friendliness
b.is given in recognition of superior box-making ability
c.assures that boxes are free from any visible defects
d.assures railroads and motor carriers that boxes are sufficiently sturdy to meet their handling requirements

Question 41

Failure to comply with labeling guidelines can result in surcharges,administrative fees,or penalty charges.

Question 42

A product's dimensional weight (dim weight)is the same as its actual weight.

Question 43

Carriers' tariffs and classifications influence the type of packaging and packing methods that must be used.

Question 44

One general function of packaging is to identify the relevant product.

Question 45

Plastic accounts for an overwhelming majority of the litter in marine habitats.

Question 46

As a general rule,labeling requirements and enforcement tend to be more stringent in larger countries (based on population)than in smaller countries.

Question 47

Shipping hazards include vibrations,dropping,rough handling,and overexposure to extreme temperatures.

Question 48

Most package labeling takes place at the end of the assembly line.

Question 49

A "box maker's certificate" assures that boxes are free from any visible defects.

Question 50

Reusable containers work best in a closed-loop system.

Question 51

The United States is the only country in the world that does not currently use the metric system of measurement.

Question 52

Compared to traditional plastic packaging,biodegradable plastic packaging requires more energy to produce.

Question 53

Plastic packaging tends to be cheaper,more versatile,and more consumer-friendly than paper packaging.

Question 54

Procurement can be thought of in terms of the building-blocks concept.

Question 55

When new products or new packaging techniques are about to be introduced,it is somewhat advisable to have the packages pretested.

Question 56

Certain products should not,for safety or health reasons,be packaged together.

Question 57

Transportation consolidation has been described as the "last frontier" of logistics savings opportunities.

Question 58

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC),commonly referred to as vinyl,is considered a friendly plastic because it has few,if any,potential side effects.

Question 59

The International Chamber of Commerce developed the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).

Question 60

The severity of the distribution environment is the primary consideration in properly designing a protective packaging system.

Question 61

In the United States,the majority of pallets are made of wood.

Question 62

The major advantage of the unit load is that it enables mechanical devices to be substituted for manual labor.

Question 63

The retail package is the basic unit in unit loading.

Question 64

It is important that materials handling equipment be aligned with an organization's objectives,customers,and products.

Question 65

When a unit load is secured to a pallet,it is more difficult for pilferage to take place.

Question 66

Iron ore is more likely than coal to cube out a vehicle (i.e.,equipment's cubic capacity is filled before reaching its weight capacity).

Question 67

Automatic guided vehicles (AGVs)are an example of mechanized materials handling equipment.

Question 68

Load-planning software can be used to suggest how to load a container with different sizes of cartons.

Question 69

The World Trade Organization has established six international pallet size standards.

Question 70

Ergonomics refers to the science that seeks to adapt work or working conditions to suit the abilities of the worker.

Question 71

Weighing out refers to a container that has been weighed prior to its departure from a container yard.

Question 72

It has been suggested that automation becomes economically viable only when a facility handles at least 50,000 cartons a day.

Question 73

A material's angle of repose refers to the size of angle that would be formed by the side of a conical stack of that material.

Question 74

As a general rule,picker-to-part systems are preferable to part-to-picker systems.

Question 75

The standardization principle is generally regarded as the most important of the 10 materials handling principles.

Question 76

Advances in technology have created stronger plastics that can be used for slip sheets,and this has resulted in a corresponding decrease in damage rates.

Question 77

Materials handling deals with the short distance movement that usually takes place within the confines of a building such as a plant or DC and between a building and a transportation service provider.

Question 78

Plastic pallets tend to be less expensive than wooden or metal pallets.