WGU C215: Multi-Choice| PA |Pre-Assessment Exam
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Definition
Which design work system minimizes repetitiveness in tasks by
assigning employees the role of planning and scheduling?
a. Job rotation
b. Job rating
c. Job entitlement
d. Job enrichment
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b, c d
c a
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Definition
How do just-in-time (JIT) and lean systems add value?
a. By enhancing responsibility
b. By increasing simplicity
c. By improving lighting
d. By reducing waste
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d b
c a
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Definition
What are two reasons a company might be hesitant to provide
overtime as a capacity-based option?
a. Overtime decreases the labor cost per unit.
b. Overtime is typically a 50% wage premium.
c. Overtime is not a long-term solution.
d. Overtime results in a buildup of excess inventory
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b, c b, d
a, c a, d
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Definition
Why might a company avoid using demand-based options such as
inventory and backorders over a long period of time?
a. It is time consuming.
b. It negatively affects hiring and firing.
c. It negatively affects subcontracting.
d. It is more risky.
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c a
b d
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Definition
Why is capacity requirements planning (CRP) important?
a. It coordinates availability of materials for production processes.
b. It enables an assessment of employee production efficiency.
c. It creates a transparent view of lead time and overtime usage in work
centers.
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1 of 70
Definition
Which design work system minimizes repetitiveness in tasks by
assigning employees the role of planning and scheduling?
a. Job rotation
b. Job rating
c. Job entitlement
d. Job enrichment
Give this one a try later!
b, c d
c a
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Definition
How do just-in-time (JIT) and lean systems add value?
a. By enhancing responsibility
b. By increasing simplicity
c. By improving lighting
d. By reducing waste
Give this one a try later!
d b
c a
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Definition
What are two reasons a company might be hesitant to provide
overtime as a capacity-based option?
a. Overtime decreases the labor cost per unit.
b. Overtime is typically a 50% wage premium.
c. Overtime is not a long-term solution.
d. Overtime results in a buildup of excess inventory
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b, c b, d
a, c a, d
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Definition
Why might a company avoid using demand-based options such as
inventory and backorders over a long period of time?
a. It is time consuming.
b. It negatively affects hiring and firing.
c. It negatively affects subcontracting.
d. It is more risky.
Give this one a try later!
c a
b d
Don't know?
5 of 70
Definition
Why is capacity requirements planning (CRP) important?
a. It coordinates availability of materials for production processes.
b. It enables an assessment of employee production efficiency.
c. It creates a transparent view of lead time and overtime usage in work
centers.
