Question 1

Cellular layouts reduce transit time and increase set-up.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which one of the following is not an example of a hybrid facility layout?

Accepted Answer

A)   fixed-position
B)   mixed-model
C)   cellular
D)   flexible manufacturingE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Most service facilities utilize fixed-position layouts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A technique based on transport weight and distance used for locating a facility at the centre of movement in a geographic area is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)   load-distance technique
B)   centre of gravity technique
C)   location factor rating
D)   location factor techniqueE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 5

A format for displaying manager preferences for departmental locations is known as a

Accepted Answer

A)   relationship diagram.
B)   process diagram.
C)   block diagram.
D)   hybrid diagram.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Cellular layouts combine the flexibility of process layouts with the efficiency of product layouts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A ___ provides historical data on the movement of parts and materials between departments.

Accepted Answer

A)   manufacturing chart
B)   block diagram
C)   relationship diagram
D)   load summary chartE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

The process of equalizing the amount of work at each workstation in a product layout is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   block diagramming.
B)   precedence requirements.
C)   line balancing.
D)   cycle time analysis.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Explain the general characteristics of process, product, and fixed-position facility layouts.

Accepted Answer

Batch production, which emphasizes flexi...

Question 10

Two techniques used to design process layouts are

Accepted Answer

A)   block diagramming and assembly line balancing.
B)   relationship diagramming and assembling line balancing.
C)   relationship diagramming and assembly line balancing.
D)   block diagramming and relationship diagramming.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

In a product layout, the process of assigning tasks to work stations is referred to as ___ balancing.

Accepted Answer

A)   station
B)   product
C)   line
D)   workE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

A schematic diagram using weighted lines to denote location preference is called a relationship diagram.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is not a facility location factor important in selecting a country?

Accepted Answer

A)   government stability
B)   export and import tariffs
C)   customer service
D)   cultureE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Material handling equipment that can follow multiple paths, move in any direction, and carry large loads of in-process inventory is most likely to be associated with a ___ layout.

Accepted Answer

A)   process
B)   product
C)   fixed-position
D)   hybridE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Describe the general considerations for service layouts.

Accepted Answer

Service layouts are concerned with the f...

Question 16

A method of identifying and weighting the important location factors is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)   load-distance technique
B)   centre of gravity technique
C)   location factor rating technique
D)   location factor techniqueE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Describe three types of hybrid layouts, including cellular layouts, flexible manufacturing systems, and mixed-model assembly lines.

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In the current manufacturing environment...

Question 18

Shipbuilding is an example of production system requiring a process layout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Facility location is often overlooked because it is not an important aspect of a firm's strategic plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The balance delay is calculated by subtracting efficiency in percent from one hundred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Describe the general considerations for service layouts.

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A ___ provides historical data on the movement of parts and materials between departments.

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Cellular layouts combine the flexibility of process layouts with the efficiency of product layouts.

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A format for displaying manager preferences for departmental locations is known as a

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Most service facilities utilize fixed-position layouts.

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Cellular layouts reduce transit time and increase set-up.

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Which one of the following is not an example of a hybrid facility layout?

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A schematic diagram using weighted lines to denote location preference is called a relationship diagram.

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