1. (TCO 4) The two different approaches to load work centers in job-shop scheduling are
(Points : 5)
load charts & schedule charts.
Gantt charts & assignment method.
infinite loading & finite loading.
linear programming & makespan.
None of the above
2. (TCO 2) The priority rule where jobs are processed according to the smallest ratio of due
date to processing time is (Points : 5)
CR.
EEDD.
FCFS.
S/O.
SPT.
3. (TCO 2) A scheduling rule used for sequencing jobs through two work centers is (Points : 5)
the critical ratio rule.
the Johnson's rule.
the slack per operation rule.
the shortest processing time rule.
the Pareto rule.
4. (TCO 3) The owner & operator of the local franchise of Handyman, Inc., has four jobs to do
today, shown in the order they were received:
Job Processing Time (hrs) Due (hrs from now)
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W44
X35
Y22
Z11
If he uses the first-come, first-served (FCFS) priority rule to schedule these jobs, what will be
the average completion time? (Points : 5)
7.5 hours
5 hours
3 hours
2.5 hours
, 2 hours
5. (TCO 5) The ultimate goal of JIT operations is to have (Points : 5)
no in-process inventories.
cross-trained workers capable of handling every process.
a smooth, rapid flow of materials through the system.
no setup times.
All of the above
6. (TCO 6) Building up an inventory of standard parts or modules instead of immediately
producing the finished end items is the essence of (Points : 5)
delayed differentiation.
kanban.
autonomation.
andon.
matrix management.
7. (TCO 7) A kanban card is used to signal that (Points : 5)
work is needed at the work center.
work is ready to be moved to the next station.
a worker has run out of parts needed for further processing.
a machine has broken down & needs immediate attention.
a machine is ready for preventive maintenance.
8. (TCO 10) The type of processing system that is used for highly standardized products is
(Points : 5)
continuous.
intermittent.
project.
batch.
unit.
1. (TCO 8) Does cellular manufacturing apply best to repetitive, high-volume product or nonrepetitive,
low-volume product? Explain & give an example. (Points : 25)