Operations Management Test
Questions Solved 100% Correct
Which of the following is strongly associated with "cross-docking"? - ANSWER
c. processing items as soon as they are received into a distribution center
The major problem addressed by the warehouse layout strategy is - ANSWER
d. addressing trade-offs between space and material handling
Which one of the following is not common to product-oriented layouts? - ANSWER c.
ability to adjust to changes in demand
Which of the following layouts generally has the best machine utilization? - ANSWER
b. product-oriented layout
Which type of layout is used to achieve a smooth and rapid flow of large volumes of
output? - ANSWER c. product-oriented
A product layout would be most appropriate in which of the following cases? - ANSWER
d. a fast food restaurant
, The assumption of stability of demand is important for justifying which of the
following layout types? - ANSWER b. product-oriented layout
An adequate volume for high equipment utilization is an assumption for which of the
following layout
types? - ANSWER a. product-oriented layout
A product-oriented layout would be most appropriate for which one of the
following businesses? - ANSWER b. steel-making
The assumptions necessary for a successful product layout include all of the following
except - ANSWER c. volatile product demand
Which of these layouts is most suitable for processing sugar from sugar beets or
sugar cane? - ANSWER d. product-oriented layout
Which of the following is true regarding fabrication lines? - ANSWER d. Balancing their
assembly line is more technological than worker oriented.
In product-oriented layout, line balancing is usually undertaken to - ANSWER
e. minimizing the imbalance in the work loads among workstations
Questions Solved 100% Correct
Which of the following is strongly associated with "cross-docking"? - ANSWER
c. processing items as soon as they are received into a distribution center
The major problem addressed by the warehouse layout strategy is - ANSWER
d. addressing trade-offs between space and material handling
Which one of the following is not common to product-oriented layouts? - ANSWER c.
ability to adjust to changes in demand
Which of the following layouts generally has the best machine utilization? - ANSWER
b. product-oriented layout
Which type of layout is used to achieve a smooth and rapid flow of large volumes of
output? - ANSWER c. product-oriented
A product layout would be most appropriate in which of the following cases? - ANSWER
d. a fast food restaurant
, The assumption of stability of demand is important for justifying which of the
following layout types? - ANSWER b. product-oriented layout
An adequate volume for high equipment utilization is an assumption for which of the
following layout
types? - ANSWER a. product-oriented layout
A product-oriented layout would be most appropriate for which one of the
following businesses? - ANSWER b. steel-making
The assumptions necessary for a successful product layout include all of the following
except - ANSWER c. volatile product demand
Which of these layouts is most suitable for processing sugar from sugar beets or
sugar cane? - ANSWER d. product-oriented layout
Which of the following is true regarding fabrication lines? - ANSWER d. Balancing their
assembly line is more technological than worker oriented.
In product-oriented layout, line balancing is usually undertaken to - ANSWER
e. minimizing the imbalance in the work loads among workstations
