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 Which of the significant technology changes that improved efficiency in production is described as “using machines to replace labor”? A) mechanization B) standardization C) assembly line D) continuous production E) mass production ANSWER Answer: A Explanation: A) Mechanization is the use of machines to do the work formerly performed by people.
QUESTION Darcy has a pie shop. She makes fruit pies, cream pies, chocolate pies, pecan pies, even peppermint pies. She mixes the ingredients in small batches, and when one batch is baking, she cleans the mixer, bowls, and spoons and then mixes another kind of pie filling or dough. Darcy and her employees work around […]
QUESTION Leonard runs a small brownie and cookie shop. For the first several years of operation, Leonard and his employees mixed all the batter by hand. Recently, Leonard bought two mixers to take care of mixing the batter. Leonard’s addition of the mixers is an example of which of the following? A) automation B) mass […]
QUESTION Which of the following is an example of standardization? A) mass production B) use of the assembly line C) interchangeable television parts D) sized clothing E) use of robots to perform surgery ANSWER Answer: C Explanation: C) Standardization is the use of uniform parts that could be easily interchanged with similar parts.
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.
QUESTION Benchmarking relies on statistical sampling to locate errors by testing some of the items in a production run. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER Answer: FALSE Explanation: Quality assurance relies on such sampling. Benchmarking is a process by which a company compares its performance with that of high-performing organizations.
QUESTION Which of the following is an example of a service business? A) a dentist who makes false teeth B) a baker who bakes chocolate chip cookies C) a book bindery that binds books D) a factory that makes ice skates E) a law firm that handles divorces ANSWER Answer: E Explanation: E) Service […]
QUESTION The two ways of adding value in converting resources into finished products are to break down raw materials and to combine raw materials. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER Answer: TRUE Explanation: Operations processes add value to resources and convert them into products by changing their form.
QUESTION Which of the following is an example of analytic transformation? A) carving marble B) making soup C) building a tree house D) demolishing a building E) dyeing hair ANSWER Answer: A Explanation: A) The process in which resources are broken down to create finished products is known as analytic transformation. The breakdown can […]
