BUAD 341 EXAM SCRIPT 1 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS ALREADY PASSED 2026
◉ competing on differentiation is. Answer: concerned with
uniqueness
◉ which of the following statement is incorrect about the mission.
Answer: each functional area within the firm may develop its own
strategy, but not its own supporting mission
◉ which of the following does not represent competing on
response?. Answer: based on providing uniqueness
◉ low-volume, high-variety production is best suited for which of
the following process strategies?. Answer: process focus
◉ a process focused facility is. Answer: a production facility
organized around specific activities
◉ a large quantity and large variety of products are produced in.
Answer: mass customization
,◉ which of the following arranges machinery and equipment to
focus on production of a single product or group of related
products?. Answer: work cell layout
◉ product-oriented layout. Answer: -seeks the best personnel and
machine utilization in repetitive or continuous production
-is organized around products or families of similar high-volume,
low-variety production
◉ process oriented layout. Answer: deals with low-volume, high-
variety production
◉ fixed position layout. Answer: addresses the layout requirements
of large, bulky projects such as ships and buildings
◉ which of the following layouts seeks the best personnel and
machine utilization in repetitive or continuous production?. Answer:
product-oriented layout
◉ which of the following would NOT be produced or offered using a
fixed-position layout?. Answer: a hospital emergency room
◉ which of the following is not true?
, A. a big advantage of process oriented layout is its flexibility in
equipment and labor assignments
B. the disadvantages of process oriented layout come from the
specialty purpose use of the equipment
C. a process oriented layout can simultaneously handle a wide
variety of products or services
D. process oriented facilities try to minimize loads, or trips,
multiplied by distance-related costs. Answer: B. the disadvantages of
process oriented layout come from the specialty purpose use of the
equipment
◉ what type of layout does Arnold Palmer Hospital have?. Answer:
process oriented
◉ work cells typically have. Answer: -reduced work-in-process
inventory
-decreased raw materials inventory
-reduced investment in machinery and equipment
-decreased direct labor needs due to specialization
◉ the requirements of work cells do NOT include. Answer: a high
level of training and a low level of flexibility
SOLUTIONS ALREADY PASSED 2026
◉ competing on differentiation is. Answer: concerned with
uniqueness
◉ which of the following statement is incorrect about the mission.
Answer: each functional area within the firm may develop its own
strategy, but not its own supporting mission
◉ which of the following does not represent competing on
response?. Answer: based on providing uniqueness
◉ low-volume, high-variety production is best suited for which of
the following process strategies?. Answer: process focus
◉ a process focused facility is. Answer: a production facility
organized around specific activities
◉ a large quantity and large variety of products are produced in.
Answer: mass customization
,◉ which of the following arranges machinery and equipment to
focus on production of a single product or group of related
products?. Answer: work cell layout
◉ product-oriented layout. Answer: -seeks the best personnel and
machine utilization in repetitive or continuous production
-is organized around products or families of similar high-volume,
low-variety production
◉ process oriented layout. Answer: deals with low-volume, high-
variety production
◉ fixed position layout. Answer: addresses the layout requirements
of large, bulky projects such as ships and buildings
◉ which of the following layouts seeks the best personnel and
machine utilization in repetitive or continuous production?. Answer:
product-oriented layout
◉ which of the following would NOT be produced or offered using a
fixed-position layout?. Answer: a hospital emergency room
◉ which of the following is not true?
, A. a big advantage of process oriented layout is its flexibility in
equipment and labor assignments
B. the disadvantages of process oriented layout come from the
specialty purpose use of the equipment
C. a process oriented layout can simultaneously handle a wide
variety of products or services
D. process oriented facilities try to minimize loads, or trips,
multiplied by distance-related costs. Answer: B. the disadvantages of
process oriented layout come from the specialty purpose use of the
equipment
◉ what type of layout does Arnold Palmer Hospital have?. Answer:
process oriented
◉ work cells typically have. Answer: -reduced work-in-process
inventory
-decreased raw materials inventory
-reduced investment in machinery and equipment
-decreased direct labor needs due to specialization
◉ the requirements of work cells do NOT include. Answer: a high
level of training and a low level of flexibility
