WGU C215 WGU C215 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT LATEST EXAM
What is a bottleneck in a flowchart?
-multiple storage areas
-The longest task in the process
-two stages operation independently
-The point where production is evened out -ANSWER->The longest task
in the process
Which formula would compute process velocity?
-Time a resources is used/time a resource is available
-Throughput time/value-added time
-Output/input
-Actual output/standard output -ANSWER->throughput
time/valueadded time
Which formula would indicate that a fast-food restaurant was
performing at, above, or below its benchmark?
-Time a resources is used/time a resource is available
-Throughput time/value-added time
,-Output/input
-Actual output/standard output -ANSWER->actual output/standard
output
In which organizational layout would one expect to see items arranged
by type?
-Fixed
-Process
-Hybrid
-Product -ANSWER->process
A construction company produces pre-fabricated homes. The manager
has discovered the following challenges within one of the facilities:
-production qualities are low and only a small number of homes are
built efficiently
-the facility space allows for low handling of materials
-there is limited space available for employees to operate
Which hybrid layout should be used to address the company's needs?
-Statistical reduction control
-Process performance metrics
-Group technology
-Manufacturing technology -ANSWER->group technology
Which instrument would use an allocation process for space
requirements in an industry scenario?
-From to matrix
, -Block plan
-Relationship chart (REL)
-Rectilinear distance -ANSWER->block plan
What would be an organizations next step after it has revised or
implemented new operations?
-Follow up to make sure the new operation resolves quality
-Reverse the order of the operation to determine that all workers know
how to complete the operation
-Revise the order of the operation before putting it into service to
ensure the order of the operation
-Conduct a final analysis of the existing operation one more time
ANSWER->follow up to make sure the new operation resolves quality
problems
Why is it beneficial for an organization to designate employees to
communicate alternative ways to complete a job in a methods analysis?
-They know how an operation has always been done with no need to
change
-They may have suggestions for improving the operation
-They may resist training on new machines
-They are experts in their field -ANSWER->they may have suggestions
for improving the operation
Which factor determines how long it takes a qualified operator to
perform a duty of the job requirements under the assumption that the
operator is working at a sustainable pace with the proper tools for the
process?
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT LATEST EXAM
What is a bottleneck in a flowchart?
-multiple storage areas
-The longest task in the process
-two stages operation independently
-The point where production is evened out -ANSWER->The longest task
in the process
Which formula would compute process velocity?
-Time a resources is used/time a resource is available
-Throughput time/value-added time
-Output/input
-Actual output/standard output -ANSWER->throughput
time/valueadded time
Which formula would indicate that a fast-food restaurant was
performing at, above, or below its benchmark?
-Time a resources is used/time a resource is available
-Throughput time/value-added time
,-Output/input
-Actual output/standard output -ANSWER->actual output/standard
output
In which organizational layout would one expect to see items arranged
by type?
-Fixed
-Process
-Hybrid
-Product -ANSWER->process
A construction company produces pre-fabricated homes. The manager
has discovered the following challenges within one of the facilities:
-production qualities are low and only a small number of homes are
built efficiently
-the facility space allows for low handling of materials
-there is limited space available for employees to operate
Which hybrid layout should be used to address the company's needs?
-Statistical reduction control
-Process performance metrics
-Group technology
-Manufacturing technology -ANSWER->group technology
Which instrument would use an allocation process for space
requirements in an industry scenario?
-From to matrix
, -Block plan
-Relationship chart (REL)
-Rectilinear distance -ANSWER->block plan
What would be an organizations next step after it has revised or
implemented new operations?
-Follow up to make sure the new operation resolves quality
-Reverse the order of the operation to determine that all workers know
how to complete the operation
-Revise the order of the operation before putting it into service to
ensure the order of the operation
-Conduct a final analysis of the existing operation one more time
ANSWER->follow up to make sure the new operation resolves quality
problems
Why is it beneficial for an organization to designate employees to
communicate alternative ways to complete a job in a methods analysis?
-They know how an operation has always been done with no need to
change
-They may have suggestions for improving the operation
-They may resist training on new machines
-They are experts in their field -ANSWER->they may have suggestions
for improving the operation
Which factor determines how long it takes a qualified operator to
perform a duty of the job requirements under the assumption that the
operator is working at a sustainable pace with the proper tools for the
process?
