Question 1

An input to the material requirements planning (MRP)system is an inventory records file.

Accepted Answer

The inventory records file is one of the key inputs to the MRP system. It contains information on the quantity and location of each item in inventory, as well as other important data such as lead time and safety stock levels. This information is used by the MRP system to create a detailed production schedule that ensures that the right materials are available at the right time to meet customer demand.

Question 2

Computing the quantity of each component that goes into a finished product can be done by expanding (or exploding)each item in a product structure file and summing at all levels.

Accepted Answer

This is true as expanding each item in a product structure file allows for the calculation of the quantity of each component needed in a finished product, by summing the quantities at all levels.

Question 3

An output of MRP is a bill of materials (BOM)file.

Accepted Answer

An output of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) is not a bill of materials (BOM) file; rather, the BOM is an input to the MRP system. MRP outputs typically include production orders, purchase orders, and the schedule of activities.

Question 4

MRP is based on dependent demand.

Accepted Answer

MRP (Material Requirements Planning) is a planning system that is based on the dependent demand for a product or component part. It calculates the materials and components needed for production based on the production schedule and the bill of materials.

Question 5

The MRP program performs its analysis from the bottom up of the product structure trees,imploding requirements level by level.

Accepted Answer

MRP (Material Requirements Planning) performs its analysis from the top down, exploding the product structure trees to determine the requirements of the lower-level components.

Question 6

modular bill of materials is the term for an item that can be produced and stocked as a subassembly.

Accepted Answer

A modular bill of materials (BOM) is a BOM that breaks down a product into its component parts or subassemblies that can be produced and stocked separately. This allows for efficient production and inventory management, as well as flexibility in configuring the final product.

Question 7

MRP provides the schedule specifying when each part and component of an end item should be ordered or produced.

Accepted Answer

MRP (Material Requirements Planning) generates a detailed production schedule that specifies when each part and component of an end item should be ordered or produced. It considers factors such as lead time, availability of raw materials, and production capacity to create a schedule that meets the required demand while minimizing costs.

Question 8

master production schedule is an input to a material requirements planning (MRP)system.

Accepted Answer

The master production schedule provides information on what products need to be produced and when they are needed, which is a critical input for an MRP system to determine the necessary materials and quantities to meet those production schedules.

Question 9

MRP stands for Material Requirements Planning.

Accepted Answer

MRP stands for Material Requirements Planning.

Question 10

Manufacturing firms maintain bill of materials (BOM)files,which are simply a sequencing of everything that goes into a final product.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. BOM files list all the components and parts required to assemble a final product.

Question 11

BOM file is often called a product structure file or product tree because it shows how a product is put together.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. A BOM file (Bill of Materials file) is a file that lists all the components and parts needed to manufacture a product. It shows how the product is put together and is often referred to as a product structure file or product tree.

Question 12

modular bill of materials includes items with fractional options.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

The deeper one looks into the product creation sequence,the more the requirements of dependent demand items tend to smooth out and become even over time.

Accepted Answer

This statement describes the opposite of what typically happens. In reality, as one looks deeper into the product creation sequence, the requirements of dependent demand items tend to become more variable and less smooth, a phenomenon known as the bullwhip effect.

Question 14

The master production schedule states the number of items to be produced during specific time periods.

Accepted Answer

The master production schedule (MPS) is a plan that details how many finished goods products will be produced and when they will be produced over a specific time period. It serves as a guide for production, inventory, and purchasing. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 15

MRP is most valuable where a number of products are made in batches using the same productive equipment.

Accepted Answer

MRP (material requirements planning) is a manufacturing approach that uses software to manage production scheduling, inventory levels, and raw material requirements. It is particularly valuable in situations where multiple products are batched using the same equipment, as it optimizes material usage, reduces waste, and ensures that the right quantities of materials are available when needed. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 16

MRP is a logical,easily understandable approach to the problem of determining the number of parts,components,and materials needed to produce each end item.

Accepted Answer

MRP (Material Requirements Planning) is a method used to calculate the quantity of raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies required to produce finished goods. MRP is a logical and easily understandable approach to determining the resources necessary to manufacture end products.

Question 17

MRP is least valuable in industries where a number of products are made in batches using the same productive equipment.

Accepted Answer

MRP (Material Requirements Planning) can still be valuable in industries where batches of products are made using the same equipment. It helps to ensure that the necessary materials are available to make those batches, and can also assist with scheduling and production planning.

Question 18

MRP stands for Manufacturing Requirements Planning.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

An input to the material requirements planning (MRP)system is an exception report.

Accepted Answer

An exception report is not an input to the MRP system but rather a report generated by the system to highlight any discrepancies or issues in the planning process. Inputs to the MRP system include sales forecasts, inventory levels, and production schedules.

Question 20

The deeper one looks into the product creation sequence,the more the requirements of dependent demand items tend to become more "lumpy."

Accepted Answer

Dependent demand items refer to components or raw materials that are needed for the production of a finished product. As the production process becomes more complex, the demand for these dependent items becomes more variable and is characterized by peaks and valleys, or "lumpiness." This is because the demand for the finished product may fluctuate, leading to fluctuations in the demand for the dependent items.

Quiz 9: Material Requirements Planning

An input to the material requirements planning (MRP)system is an inventory records file.

Computing the quantity of each component that goes into a finished product can be done by expanding (or exploding)each item in a product structure file and summing at all levels.

An output of MRP is a bill of materials (BOM)file.

MRP is based on dependent demand.

The MRP program performs its analysis from the bottom up of the product structure trees,imploding requirements level by level.

modular bill of materials is the term for an item that can be produced and stocked as a subassembly.

MRP provides the schedule specifying when each part and component of an end item should be ordered or produced.

master production schedule is an input to a material requirements planning (MRP)system.

MRP stands for Material Requirements Planning.

Manufacturing firms maintain bill of materials (BOM)files,which are simply a sequencing of everything that goes into a final product.

BOM file is often called a product structure file or product tree because it shows how a product is put together.

modular bill of materials includes items with fractional options.

The deeper one looks into the product creation sequence,the more the requirements of dependent demand items tend to smooth out and become even over time.

The master production schedule states the number of items to be produced during specific time periods.

MRP is most valuable where a number of products are made in batches using the same productive equipment.

MRP is a logical,easily understandable approach to the problem of determining the number of parts,components,and materials needed to produce each end item.

MRP is least valuable in industries where a number of products are made in batches using the same productive equipment.

MRP stands for Manufacturing Requirements Planning.

An input to the material requirements planning (MRP)system is an exception report.

The deeper one looks into the product creation sequence,the more the requirements of dependent demand items tend to become more "lumpy."