QUESTION Which of the following is NOT an example of synthetic transformation? A) removing salt from seawater in a desalination process B) melting copper and tin together to make bronze C) mixing wood pulp, water, and chemicals to make paper D) stirring chocolate into milk E) spinning sugar and dye into cotton candy ANSWER […]
QUESTION Which of the following is NOT an example of mass production? A) stocking the hotel fridge with the guests’ favorite beverage B) constructing build-in-place tree houses C) running three different types of vehicles on the same assembly line D) making pants in a variety of sizes by machine E) making several varieties of ice […]
QUESTION Which product was produced using an intermittent production process? A) chemical production B) oil refining C) Mrs. Fields’ cookies D) Oroweat whole wheat bread E) hydroelectric power ANSWER Answer: C Explanation: C) Mrs. Fields’ cookies are made in batches at any number of Mrs. Fields’ cookie stands.
QUESTION What is “time to market”? A) how long it takes from when a product is designed until it is made in a factory B) how long it takes from when a product is made until it is in a distribution warehouse C) how long it takes from when a product is made until it […]
QUESTION Which of the following is an example of mechanization? A) performing mass customization B) using an assembly line C) interchangeable bicycle parts D) the hand saw E) the electric mixer ANSWER Answer: E Explanation: E) Mechanization is using machines to do the work formerly performed by people. Before the invention of the electric […]
QUESTION A Gantt chart is an ideal way to schedule a large and complex project. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER Answer: FALSE Explanation: Although a Gantt chart can express the interrelations among the activities of relatively small projects, it becomes cumbersome and unwieldy when used for large, complex projects. More […]
QUESTION Fast Frank’s is a take-out hot dog stand where customers can get any kind of hot dog with any toppings they want, plus French fries or onion rings and soft drinks. That’s all Fast Frank’s sells. Frank strives for continuous improvement. He trains his employees before they ever serve customers and then holds quarterly […]
QUESTION Six Sigma is a rigorous statistical analysis process that reduces defects in manufacturing and service-related processes. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER Answer: TRUE Explanation: Six Sigma is a rigorous statistical analysis process that reduces defects in manufacturing and service-related processes.
QUESTION Six Sigma consists of quality assurance procedures companies must install—in purchasing, manufacturing, inventory, shipping, and other areas—that can be audited by “registrars,” or independent quality assurance experts. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER Answer: FALSE Explanation: The ISO 9000 series consists of quality assurance procedures companies must install—in purchasing, manufacturing, […]
QUESTION Which of the following is NOT an example of a transformation process? A) baking B) fermentation C) assembly D) room assignments E) registration ANSWER Answer: D Explanation: D) Room assignments is an example of a finished product, or an output.
