OPSM 3830 Exam 2 Questions And
Answers
/. Assembly Line - Answer-Standardized layout arranged according to a fixed sequence of
assembly tasks.
/.Automotion - Answer-Machinery that has sensing and control devices that enable it to operate
automatically.
/.Balance Delay - Answer-Percentage of idle time of a line.
/.Cellular Production - Answer-Layout in which workstations are grouped into a cell that can
process items that have similar processing requirements.
/.Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) - Answer-The use of computers in process control.
/.Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) - Answer-A system for linking a broad range of
manufacturing activities through an integrating computer system.
/.Cycle Time - Answer-The maximum time allowed at each workstation to complete its set of
tasks on a unit.
/.Fixed-Position Layout - Answer-Layout in which the product or project remains stationary, and
workers, materials, and equipment are moved as needed.
/.Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) - Answer-A group of machines designed to handle
intermittent processing requirements and produce a variety of similar products.
, /.Group Technology - Answer-The grouping into part families of items with similar design or
manufacturing characteristics.
/.Intermittent Processing - Answer-Nonrepetitive processing.
/.Line Balancing - Answer-The process of assigning tasks to workstations in such a way that the
workstations have approximately equal time requirements.
/.Numerically Controlled (N/C) Machines - Answer-Machines that perform operations by
following mathematical processing instructions.
/.Precedence Diagram - Answer-A diagram that shows elemental tasks and their precedence
requirements.
/.Process Layout - Answer-Layouts that can handle varied processing requirements.
/.Product Layout - Answer-Layout that uses standardized processing operations to achieve
smooth, rapid, high-volume flow.
/.Product or Service Profiling - Answer-Linking key product or service requirements to process
capabilities.
/.Production Line - Answer-Standardized layout arranged according to a fixed sequence of
production tasks.
/.Project - Answer-A nonrepetitive set of activities directed toward a unique goal within a limited
time frame.
Answers
/. Assembly Line - Answer-Standardized layout arranged according to a fixed sequence of
assembly tasks.
/.Automotion - Answer-Machinery that has sensing and control devices that enable it to operate
automatically.
/.Balance Delay - Answer-Percentage of idle time of a line.
/.Cellular Production - Answer-Layout in which workstations are grouped into a cell that can
process items that have similar processing requirements.
/.Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) - Answer-The use of computers in process control.
/.Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) - Answer-A system for linking a broad range of
manufacturing activities through an integrating computer system.
/.Cycle Time - Answer-The maximum time allowed at each workstation to complete its set of
tasks on a unit.
/.Fixed-Position Layout - Answer-Layout in which the product or project remains stationary, and
workers, materials, and equipment are moved as needed.
/.Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) - Answer-A group of machines designed to handle
intermittent processing requirements and produce a variety of similar products.
, /.Group Technology - Answer-The grouping into part families of items with similar design or
manufacturing characteristics.
/.Intermittent Processing - Answer-Nonrepetitive processing.
/.Line Balancing - Answer-The process of assigning tasks to workstations in such a way that the
workstations have approximately equal time requirements.
/.Numerically Controlled (N/C) Machines - Answer-Machines that perform operations by
following mathematical processing instructions.
/.Precedence Diagram - Answer-A diagram that shows elemental tasks and their precedence
requirements.
/.Process Layout - Answer-Layouts that can handle varied processing requirements.
/.Product Layout - Answer-Layout that uses standardized processing operations to achieve
smooth, rapid, high-volume flow.
/.Product or Service Profiling - Answer-Linking key product or service requirements to process
capabilities.
/.Production Line - Answer-Standardized layout arranged according to a fixed sequence of
production tasks.
/.Project - Answer-A nonrepetitive set of activities directed toward a unique goal within a limited
time frame.
