WGU D464 Managing Operations WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
,
, Which term describes the process of delaying final product customization
until closer to the end of the supply chain? - correct ans:Postponement
Which of the following best describes "total productive maintenance" (TPM)?
- correct ans:A strategy to ensure equipment performs reliably without
interruptions
aims to maximize equipment efficiency by maintaining it in optimal
condition, thereby reducing breakdowns and production losses. - correct
ans:Total productive maintenance
Which lean tool is designed to identify activities that add no value to a
process? - correct ans:Value Stream Mapping
What is the primary purpose of "cycle stock" in inventory management? -
correct ans:To maintain a steady supply for production cycles
Which statement describes a "fixed-position layout" in facility planning? -
correct ans:Workers and equipment move to the product
the product remains stationary, and workers and equipment are brought to
the product, typically used for large projects like shipbuilding - correct
ans:fixed-position layout
What is the purpose of a "Pareto analysis" in quality management? - correct
ans:To prioritize issues based on their impact
Which term refers to the process of dividing production into manageable
steps to reduce lead times and increase efficiency? - correct ans:Work
Breakdown Structure (WBS)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
,
, Which term describes the process of delaying final product customization
until closer to the end of the supply chain? - correct ans:Postponement
Which of the following best describes "total productive maintenance" (TPM)?
- correct ans:A strategy to ensure equipment performs reliably without
interruptions
aims to maximize equipment efficiency by maintaining it in optimal
condition, thereby reducing breakdowns and production losses. - correct
ans:Total productive maintenance
Which lean tool is designed to identify activities that add no value to a
process? - correct ans:Value Stream Mapping
What is the primary purpose of "cycle stock" in inventory management? -
correct ans:To maintain a steady supply for production cycles
Which statement describes a "fixed-position layout" in facility planning? -
correct ans:Workers and equipment move to the product
the product remains stationary, and workers and equipment are brought to
the product, typically used for large projects like shipbuilding - correct
ans:fixed-position layout
What is the purpose of a "Pareto analysis" in quality management? - correct
ans:To prioritize issues based on their impact
Which term refers to the process of dividing production into manageable
steps to reduce lead times and increase efficiency? - correct ans:Work
Breakdown Structure (WBS)
