QUESTION Which of the following is an example of synthetic transformation? A) separating out cream to leave milk behind B) sifting beach sand to find tiny shells C) mixing flour, sugar, eggs, oil, and chocolate to make a cake D) separating blood components in a centrifuge E) burning wood ANSWER Answer: C Explanation: C) […]
QUESTION Inventory control is the system for determining the right quantity of resources and keeping track of their location and use. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER Answer: TRUE Explanation: Inventory control is the system for determining the right quantity of resources and keeping track of their location and use.
QUESTION In the product layout arrangement, similar work is grouped by function. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER Answer: FALSE Explanation: The process layout groups by function. In the product layout, equipment and tasks are arranged into an assembly line—a sequence of steps for producing a single product.
QUESTION Because restaurants have little room to store supplies long term, and because they can’t store perishables long term anyway, most restaurants tend to rely on the just-in-time system of inventory control, at least for their perishable foodstuffs. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER Answer: TRUE Explanation: With just-in-time inventory control, […]
QUESTION Ezra’s company makes cream-filled cupcakes. Because of refrigeration concerns, Ezra takes extra care during the stage in the production process when the cream is injected into the cakes. Ezra loses a fair amount of product to cakes falling apart before they are boxed, and he doesn’t worry about the individual plastic wrapping that goes […]
QUESTION Quality assurance is defined as the process of minimizing errors by managing each stage of production. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. ANSWER Answer: TRUE Explanation: Quality assurance is defined as the process of minimizing errors by managing each stage of production.
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, […]
