Question 1

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-_____ determines the sequence of work throughout the facility and specifies who will perform each aspect of work at what location.
A)process layout
B)LEED certification
C)Gantt chart
D)PERT chart
E)Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision

Accepted Answer

Routing is the process of determining the sequence of work throughout the facility and specifying who will perform each aspect of work at what location.

Question 2

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-A(n) _____ groups machinery and equipment according to their functions.
A)process layout
B)LEED certification
C)Gantt chart
D)PERT chart
E)Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision

Accepted Answer

A process layout groups machinery and equipment based on their functions or processes involved in the production process.

Question 3

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-The _____ is the first step in a company's production plan.
A)process layout
B)LEED certification
C)Gantt chart
D)PERT chart
E)Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-A(n) _____ transforms raw materials into finished products.
A)process layout
B)LEED certification
C)Gantt chart
D)PERT chart
E)Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision

Accepted Answer

The answer of MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
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Question 5

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-The process of determining how well other companies perform business functions or tasks is called _____.
A)process layout
B)LEED certification
C)Gantt chart
D)PERT chart
E)Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision

Accepted Answer

Benchmarking is the process of comparing one's business processes and performance metrics to industry best practices or similar processes in other companies.

Question 6

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-A complex project might require a(n) _____, which seeks to minimize delays by coordinating all aspects of the production process.
A)process layout
B)LEED certification
C)Gantt chart
D)PERT chart
E)Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision

Accepted Answer

A PERT chart (Program Evaluation and Review Technique) is a tool used in project management to coordinate all aspects of the production process and minimize delays. It is a graphical representation of a project's timeline, tasks, and dependencies, allowing for identification of the critical path, which is the longest sequence of tasks that must be completed to ensure the project is finished on time.

Question 7

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-_____ is a computer-based production planning system that ensures a firm has all the parts and materials it needs to produce its output at the right time and place, and in the right amounts.
A)process layout
B)LEED certification
C)Gantt chart
D)PERT chart
E)Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision

Accepted Answer

Materials requirement planning (MRP) is a computer-based production planning system that ensures a firm has all the parts and materials it needs to produce its output at the right time and place, and in the right amounts.

Question 8

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-The organization whose mission is to develop and promote international standards for business, government, and society to facilitate global trade is _______.
A)process layout
B)LEED certification
C)Gantt chart
D)PERT chart
E)Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision

Accepted Answer

ISO is the organization whose mission is to develop and promote international standards for business, government, and society to facilitate global trade.

Question 9

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-______ is the function requiring production and operations managers to balance the need to keep stock on hand to meet demand against the costs of carrying inventory.
A)process layout
B)LEED certification
C)Gantt chart
D)PERT chart
E)Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision

Accepted Answer

The function described in the question is inventory control, which is the process of managing the inventory levels to balance demand and costs. The other terms listed are related to production and operations management but do not specifically address inventory control.

Question 10

Explain the difference between production and manufacturing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the difference between production and manufacturing....

Question 11

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-A(n) _____ is a programmable machine capable of performing a variety of jobs that require manipulation of materials and tools.
A)process layout
B)LEED certification
C)Gantt chart
D)PERT chart
E)Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision

Accepted Answer

A robot is a programmable machine capable of performing a variety of jobs that require manipulation of materials and tools.

Question 12

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-Firms create _____, or want-satisfying power, by converting raw materials and other inputs into finished goods and services.
A)process layout
B)LEED certification
C)Gantt chart
D)PERT chart
E)Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision

Accepted Answer

The term "utility" best fits the blank as it refers to the want-satisfying power of a good or service. The other terms listed do not specifically relate to the creation of want-satisfying power.

Question 13

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-The sequence of operations that require the longest time for completion is known as the _____.
A)process layout
B)LEED certification
C)Gantt chart
D)PERT chart
E)Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision

Accepted Answer

The critical path is the sequence of operations that requires the longest time for completion in a project management context, and it is usually identified using a PERT chart or a Gantt chart.

Question 14

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-An inventory system that tries to keep inventory on hand to a minimum and seeks to eliminate all sources of waste is called a(n) _____ system.
A)process layout
B)LEED certification
C)Gantt chart
D)PERT chart
E)Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision

Accepted Answer

Just-in-time (JIT) system tries to keep inventory on hand to a minimum and seeks to eliminate all sources of waste by producing items on an as-needed basis.

Question 15

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-_____ is a production system in which computers help workers design products, control machines, and handle materials.
A)process layout
B)LEED certification
C)Gantt chart
D)PERT chart
E)Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision

Accepted Answer

Computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) is a production system in which computers help workers design products, control machines, and handle materials.

Question 16

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-The third component of mass production, _____, involves producing uniform, interchangeable goods and parts.
A)process layout
B)LEED certification
C)Gantt chart
D)PERT chart
E)Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision

Accepted Answer

The third component of mass production, standardization, involves producing uniform, interchangeable goods and parts.

Question 17

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-______ is a voluntary program administered by the U.S. Green Building Council aimed at promoting sustainable construction processes.
A)process layout
B)LEED certification
C)Gantt chart
D)PERT chart
E)Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision

Accepted Answer

LEED certification is the voluntary program administered bythe U.S. Green Building Council aimed at promoting sustainable construction processes.

Question 18

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-The logical extension of specialization, mechanization, and standardization led to the development of the _____.
A)process layout
B)LEED certification
C)Gantt chart
D)PERT chart
E)Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision

Accepted Answer

The logical extension of specialization, mechanization, and standardization led to the development of the assembly line, which allows for the efficient production of goods by breaking down the production process into smaller, repeatable tasks that can be performed by specialized workers or machines.

Question 19

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-Many firms maintain _____ systems to continually monitor the amounts and locations of their merchandise.
A)process layout
B)LEED certification
C)Gantt chart
D)PERT chart
E)Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision

Accepted Answer

Perpetual inventory systems are used by firms to continuously track the quantities and locations of their merchandise.

Question 20

MATCHING
Complete the following using the terms listed.
-A(n) _____, one of the oldest analytical methods for help with scheduling, tracks projected and actual work progress over time.
A)process layout
B)LEED certification
C)Gantt chart
D)PERT chart
E)Inventory control
F)ISO
G)critical path
H)Computer-integrated manufacturing
I)Utility
J)perpetual inventory
K)Materials requirement planning
L)standardization
M)Routing
N)assembly line
O)robot
P)just-in-time
Q)benchmarking
R)synthetic production system
S)make, buy, or lease decision

Accepted Answer

Gantt charts are one of the oldest analytical methods used for scheduling. They track projected and actual work progress over time.

Quiz 10: Production and Operations Management

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ determines the sequence of work throughout the facility and specifies who will perform each aspect of work at what location.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -A(n) _____ groups machinery and equipment according to their functions.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -The _____ is the first step in a company's production plan.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -A(n) _____ transforms raw materials into finished products.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -The process of determining how well other companies perform business functions or tasks is called _____.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -A complex project might require a(n) _____, which seeks to minimize delays by coordinating all aspects of the production process.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ is a computer-based production planning system that ensures a firm has all the parts and materials it needs to produce its output at the right time and place, and in the right amounts.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -The organization whose mission is to develop and promote international standards for business, government, and society to facilitate global trade is _______.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -______ is the function requiring production and operations managers to balance the need to keep stock on hand to meet demand against the costs of carrying inventory.

Explain the difference between production and manufacturing.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -A(n) _____ is a programmable machine capable of performing a variety of jobs that require manipulation of materials and tools.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -Firms create _____, or want-satisfying power, by converting raw materials and other inputs into finished goods and services.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -The sequence of operations that require the longest time for completion is known as the _____.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -An inventory system that tries to keep inventory on hand to a minimum and seeks to eliminate all sources of waste is called a(n) _____ system.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -_____ is a production system in which computers help workers design products, control machines, and handle materials.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -The third component of mass production, _____, involves producing uniform, interchangeable goods and parts.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -______ is a voluntary program administered by the U.S. Green Building Council aimed at promoting sustainable construction processes.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -The logical extension of specialization, mechanization, and standardization led to the development of the _____.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -Many firms maintain _____ systems to continually monitor the amounts and locations of their merchandise.

MATCHING Complete the following using the terms listed. -A(n) _____, one of the oldest analytical methods for help with scheduling, tracks projected and actual work progress over time.