A fast food restaurant is an example of
A. low customization and high degree of labor.
B. low customization and low degree of labor.
C. high customization and low degree of labor.
D. high customization and high degree of labor. - ANSWERS-B. low
customization and low degree of labor
In many applications, human quality inspectors can be replaced
effectively by
A. automated storage and retrieval systems.
B. RFID tags.
C. vision systems.
D. FMS. - ANSWERS-C. vision systems
What is an electronically guided and controlled cart used to move
materials?
A. RFID
B. AIS
C. CNC
,D. AGV - ANSWERS-D. AGV
Which of the following is NOT a production technology that enhances
production and productivity?
A. service blueprinting
B. vision systems
C. process control
D. automatic identification systems - ANSWERS-A. service
blueprinting
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding production
technologies?
A. CNC is machinery with its own computer and memory.
B. Robots are mechanical devices that use electronic impulses to
activate motors and switches.
C. Flexible manufacturing systems and computer-integrated
manufacturing are increasing the distinction between low-
volume/high-variety and high-volume/low-variety production.
D. Vision systems combine video cameras and computer technology
and are often used in inspection roles. - ANSWERS-C. Flexible
manufacturing systems and computer-integrated manufacturing are
increasing the distinction between low-volume/high-variety and high-
volume/low-variety production.
, Which of the following is NOT an example of technology's impact on
the financial services industry?
A. electronic funds transfer
B. debit cards
C. Internet stock trading
D. RFID - ANSWERS-D. RFID
Which of the following is an example of technology's impact on
wholesale/retail trade industry?
A. bar-coded data
B. automatic toll booths
C. automatic teller machines
D. interactive TV - ANSWERS-A. bar-coded data
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding process
redesign?
A. Effective process redesign works only if the basic process and its
objectives are reexamined.
B. Process redesign also focuses on those activities that cross
functional lines.
C. Process redesign is also called process reengineering.
D. Process redesign is also called process reinvention. - ANSWERS-
D. process redesign is also called process reinvention