Question 1

Which of the following is not a flexible container?&#10;A)pallet&#10;B)slipsheet&#10;C)corrugated box&#10;D)all of the above are flexible containers

Accepted Answer

Pallets and slipsheets are both examples of flexible containers because they can be easily moved and manipulated to accommodate different sizes and shapes of products. Corrugated boxes, on the other hand, are rigid and do not offer this flexibility.

Question 2

Which type of handling system is most common in logistics today?&#10;A)mechanized&#10;B)semiautomated&#10;C)automated&#10;D)information-directed

Accepted Answer

Mechanized handling systems are the most common in logistics today as they provide a balance between cost and efficiency, making them suitable for a wide range of operations.

Question 3

In which type of handling system is labor cost generally the highest percentage?&#10;A)mechanized&#10;B)semiautomated&#10;C)automated&#10;D)information-directed

Accepted Answer

Labor cost is generally the highest percentage in a mechanized handling system because it requires a significant amount of manual labor to operate and maintain the equipment.

Question 4

Which of the following is a prime determinant of master carton size?&#10;A)retail sale presentation&#10;B)economies of scale in handling&#10;C)large enough for appealing consumer graphic design&#10;D)all of the above are prime determinants of master carton size

Accepted Answer

The economies of scale in handling are the prime determinant of master carton size because the larger the carton size, the more efficient it is to handle and transport, which results in lower costs. Retail sale presentation and appealing consumer graphic design are important considerations, but they are secondary to the cost savings achieved through larger carton sizes.

Question 5

Logistical packaging design should:&#10;A)provide absolute protection for products&#10;B)not be influenced by retail order quantity&#10;C)be the dominant consideration in the final packaging choice&#10;D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Logistical packaging design should balance protection, cost, and efficiency, and it should be influenced by factors like retail order quantity and other considerations, not be the dominant factor.

Question 6

The basic handling unit for logistics operations is called:&#10;A)consumer packaging&#10;B)master carton&#10;C)industrial packaging&#10;D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The basic handling unit for logistics operations is called a master carton. This is the primary packaging used by manufacturers to transport and store products. It is designed to protect the product during transit and handling, as well as provide efficiency in storage and transportation. Consumer packaging refers to the packaging that is seen by the end consumer and includes things like boxes, bags, and containers. Industrial packaging is used to transport industrial products and equipment and can include things like crates and pallets.

Question 7

RF wireless and RFID technology&#10;A)replace the need for mechanized equipment for handling&#10;B)do not require labor for handling of products&#10;C)improve flexibility of handling systems&#10;D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

RF wireless and RFID technology improve the flexibility of handling systems by allowing for more efficient tracking and management of products, but they do not completely replace mechanized equipment or eliminate the need for labor.

Question 8

Which of the following is not a basic principle of material handling?&#10;A)equipment should be as standardized as possible&#10;B)a system should be designed to provide maximum continuous flow&#10;C)gravity flow should be avoided in system design&#10;D)all of the above are basic principles

Accepted Answer

Gravity flow is actually encouraged in system design as it can help to reduce the need for additional equipment and manual labor. Therefore, option C is not a basic principle of material handling.

Question 9

The trend towards more companies requiring E-fulfillment capabilities in their operations does all of the following except:&#10;A)increase the need to process a large number of very small orders&#10;B)reduce the need for consolidation of orders&#10;C)increase the need for training employees&#10;D)increase the need for a more labor intensive handling process

Accepted Answer

The trend towards more companies requiring E-fulfillment capabilities in their operations increases the need to process a large number of very small orders, increases the need for training employees, and increases the need for a more labor-intensive handling process. However, it does not reduce the need for consolidation of orders. In fact, e-fulfillment often requires more consolidation and optimization of orders to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Question 10

A disadvantage of AS/RS is that it:&#10;A)results in greater product damage&#10;B)is not flexible&#10;C)reduces labor productivity&#10;D)reduces storage density

Accepted Answer

AS/RS systems are designed for high-density, high-volume storage and retrieval, but they are not very flexible. They're typically used for product lines that are repetitive or otherwise predictable, such as manufacturing or distribution operations with specific production schedules. AS/RS units might also be used in retail businesses where demand is steady but unpredictable. They are not typically used in high-velocity warehouses where product mix and/or movement is variable.

Question 11

A major disadvantage of automated systems is:&#10;A)they substitute labor for capital investment&#10;B)they are less accurate than typical mechanized systems&#10;C)they typically depend on proprietary information technology networks&#10;D)they are slower than mechanized systems

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Since pallets and slipsheets are similar in purpose, why would anyone choose slipsheets over pallets for unitization?&#10;A)slipsheets do not require special handling equipment&#10;B)pallets are more costly&#10;C)slipsheets can hold more products&#10;D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

OSHA has determined that for most repetitive material handling jobs requiring labor, approved weight limits should range between&#10;A)5-10 pounds&#10;B)20-30 pounds&#10;C)50-60 pounds&#10;D)OSHA has no recommendations concerning weight limits

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Which of the following is not true about rigid containers?&#10;A)improve overall material movement efficiency&#10;B)provide greater protection from environmental elements&#10;C)reduce in pilferage&#10;D)all of the above are true

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not true...

Question 15

Theoretically, the ideal package for logistics and transportation purposes is a perfect:&#10;A)sphere&#10;B)square&#10;C)pyramid&#10;D)cube

Accepted Answer

The answer of Theoretically, the ideal package for logistics and...

Deck 10: Packaging and Handling