Question 1

The operations list shows

Accepted Answer

The operations list includes all of the information listed in options A, B, and C. It provides details on the labor and machine requirements for each step or operation, outlines the specific steps involved in the production cycle, and includes time estimates for completing each step or operation.

Question 2

Direct labor must be tracked and accounted for as part of the production process.Traditionally,direct labor was tracked using ________ but an AIS enhancement is to use ________ to record and track direct labor costs.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 3

Yasamin Roshni owns and operates a small deli in Miami,Florida..She maintains a file that lists the steps required to make each of her famous subs.These step-by-step instructions are examples of a(n)

Accepted Answer

An operations list outlines the step-by-step procedures required to complete a specific task or product. In this case, Yasamin Roshni's file listing the steps required to make her famous subs is an example of an operations list. A bill of materials lists all the materials required to make a product, a production order is a formal document that authorizes production to begin, and a materials requisition is a request for the necessary materials to complete a production order. These concepts do not apply in this scenario.

Question 4

The AIS compiles and feeds information among the business cycles.What is the relationship between the revenue and production cycles regarding the exchange of information?

Accepted Answer

The revenue cycle provides sales forecast and customer order information to the production cycle, and the production cycle sends information back to revenue about finished goods production. This exchange of information ensures that production is meeting customer demand and allows revenue to plan for future sales.

Question 5

What is the main difference between MRP-II and JIT manufacturing systems?

Accepted Answer

The main difference between MRP-II and JIT manufacturing systems is the length of the planning horizon. MRP-II focuses on long-term planning while JIT focuses on short-term planning. MRP-II involves creating detailed production schedules based on a forecast of customer demand for a longer period of time, typically months or years. On the other hand, JIT involves producing goods only as they are needed in the short term, based on actual customer demand at the time.

Question 6

________ is an efficient way to track and process information about raw materials used in production.

Accepted Answer

Identifying materials with bar codes or RFID tags allows for easy tracking and processing of information about raw materials used in production. This method allows for efficient inventory management and helps prevent shortages or overstocking. Just-in-time inventory systems and materials resources planning inventory systems are broader methods of inventory management that do not solely focus on tracking raw materials. Job-order costing is a cost accounting method used for tracking the costs of specific jobs or orders, rather than raw materials.

Question 7

Yasamin Roshni owns and operates a small deli in Miami,Florida.She maintains a file that contains the ingredients used to make each of her famous subs.The ingredients needed to make a specific sub are most similar to a(n)

Accepted Answer

The list of ingredients needed to make a specific sub is most similar to a bill of materials, which is a list of all the raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies needed to manufacture a finished product. In this case, the finished product is the sub, and the ingredients are the raw materials and components that go into making it. Therefore, the best choice is C.

Question 8

The ________ authorizes the transfer of raw materials from the storeroom to the production floor.

Accepted Answer

A materials requisition is a document used to authorize the transfer of raw materials from the storeroom to the production floor. A bill of materials is a document that lists all the raw materials and components needed to produce a finished product. A production order is a document that authorizes the production of a certain quantity of a specific product. A move ticket is a document used to track the movement of materials or products between locations within a facility.

Question 9

The use of various forms of information technology in the production process is referred to as

Accepted Answer

Computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) involves the use of various forms of information technology such as computers, sensors, and software in the production process. CIM allows for tasks such as design, planning, and monitoring to be done digitally, resulting in improved efficiency, accuracy, and cost savings. A and D are not accurate terms and B is not a commonly used term.

Question 10

"Push manufacturing" is also known as

Accepted Answer

"Push manufacturing" is synonymous with manufacturing resource planning (MRP), which schedules production based on forecasted demand.

Question 11

The ________ is the production cycle document that specifies the quantity of each product to be produced and when production should begin.

Accepted Answer

The document that specifies the quantity of each product to be produced and when production should begin is called a master production schedule. The other options, receiving report, bill of lading, and operations list, are not related to this specific function in the production cycle.

Question 12

"Pull manufacturing" is also known as

Accepted Answer

Pull manufacturing is also known as just-in-time manufacturing system (JIT), where production is initiated based on customer demand, rather than producing goods in advance and hoping they will be sold. MRP and EOQ are inventory management systems, while ATPI is not a commonly used term in manufacturing.

Question 13

The production cycle differs from the revenue and expenditure cycles for all the following reasons except

Accepted Answer

The answer of The production cycle differs from the revenue...

Question 14

Using technology such as robots and computer-controlled machinery to shift from mass production to custom order manufacturing is referred to as

Accepted Answer

Computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) involves using technology to automate and optimize the entire manufacturing process, from design to production. This includes the use of robots and computer-controlled machinery to shift from mass production to custom order manufacturing. Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma are specific quality control methodologies that can be implemented within a CIM system, while computer-aided design (CAD) is a software tool used for creating and modifying designs.

Question 15

A master production schedule is used to develop detailed

Accepted Answer

A master production schedule is used to develop a timetable of production which outlines what will be produced and when. This is used to determine the raw material needs for production.

Question 16

How does an MRP inventory system reduces inventory levels?

Accepted Answer

An MRP inventory system reduces inventory levels by reducing uncertainties regarding when materials are needed. This is done by using real-time data to calculate when and exactly how much inventory is needed. By having more accurate and reliable information, inventory can be ordered and received only when necessary, reducing the need to hold excess inventory.

Question 17

Identify a key feature associated with materials requirements planning.

Accepted Answer

Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) focuses on reducing inventory levels by scheduling production based on demand forecasts, rather than estimating needs, which helps in efficient inventory management and reducing excess inventory.

Question 18

What information is necessary to create the master production schedule?

Accepted Answer

The master production schedule must consider sales forecasts, special orders information, and inventory levels to create an effective plan for the production process. The engineering department specifications may be helpful in informing the schedule, but they are not necessary to create it.

Question 19

Yasamin Roshni owns and operates a small deli in Miami,Florida.Each morning she prepares a list that describes the quantity and variety subs that will be prepared during the day.This list is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

The list that describes the quantity and variety of subs to be prepared during the day is an example of a production order. A production order is a document that specifies which products are to be produced, along with the quantity, time frame, and any other relevant details.

Question 20

Which of the following is not a product design objective?

Accepted Answer

Making the design easy to track for cost accounting purposes is not a product design objective. It is a production or manufacturing objective. The other options are all valid product design objectives.

Quiz 14: The Production Cycle