OPER 3600 EXAM 2 TEST MC 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The objective of layout strategy is to develop an effective and efficient layout that will meet the
firm's competitive requirements.
True or False? - ANS TRUE
Which of the following is NOT one of McDonald's "seven major innovations"?
A) the Happy Meal
B) drive-through windows
C) breakfast menus
D) play areas
E) self-service kiosks - ANS A
The objective of layout strategy is to:
A) minimize cost.
B) develop an effective and efficient layout that will meet the firm's competitive requirements.
C) maximize flexibility.
D) minimize space used.
E) maximize worker satisfaction. - ANS B
The layout approach that addresses trade-offs between space and material handling is called
the fixed-position layout.
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,True or False? - ANS TRUE
The ________ layout's main objective is to equalize the task time for each station.
A) work cell
B) fixed position
C) office
D) job shop
E) product oriented - ANS E
A hospital's layout most closely resembles which of the following?
A) product oriented
B) work cell
C) job shop
D) project
E) retail - ANS C
What layout strategy deals with low-volume, high-variety production?
A) fixed-position layout
B) retail layout
C) warehouse layout
D) office layout
E) process-oriented layout - ANS E
A special arrangement of machinery and equipment to focus on production of a single product
or group of related products" describes what layout type?
A) fixed-position layout
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,B) intermittent production
C) job shop
D) work cell
E) warehouse layout - ANS D
A good layout requires determining:
A) material handling equipment.
B) capacity and space requirements.
C) environment and aesthetics.
D) cost of moving between various work areas.
E) all of the above - ANS E
Which of the statements below best describes office layout?
A) positions workers, their equipment, and spaces/offices to provide for movement of
information
B) addresses the layout requirements of large, bulky projects such as ships and buildings
C) seeks the best personnel and machine utilization in repetitive or continuous production
D) allocates shelf space and responds to customer behavior
E) deals with low-volume, high-variety production - ANS A
Utilization of the total "cube" is the dominant consideration in office layout.
True or False? - ANS FALSE
Deloitte & Touche solved the empty desk problem by:
A) assigning permanent desks.
B) implementing a "hoteling" program.
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, C) creating open offices.
D) no longer allowing employees to work from home.
E) reducing the number of allowable sick days per employee. - ANS B
In the office relationship chart, which rating reflects the highest importance for two
departments' closeness to each other?
A) A
B) E
C) I
D) O
E) X - ANS A
Which of the following constitutes a major trend influencing office layouts?
A) downsizing
B) globalization
C) environmental issues
D) off-site employees
E) health issues - ANS D
Workspace can inspire informal and productive encounters if it balances what three physical
and social aspects?
A) proximity, privacy, and persuasion
B) privacy, persuasion, and permission
C) proximity, privacy, and permission
D) proximity, persuasion, and permission
E) proximity, persuasion, and passion - ANS C
One guideline for a retail layout is to locate high-draw items around the periphery of the store.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The objective of layout strategy is to develop an effective and efficient layout that will meet the
firm's competitive requirements.
True or False? - ANS TRUE
Which of the following is NOT one of McDonald's "seven major innovations"?
A) the Happy Meal
B) drive-through windows
C) breakfast menus
D) play areas
E) self-service kiosks - ANS A
The objective of layout strategy is to:
A) minimize cost.
B) develop an effective and efficient layout that will meet the firm's competitive requirements.
C) maximize flexibility.
D) minimize space used.
E) maximize worker satisfaction. - ANS B
The layout approach that addresses trade-offs between space and material handling is called
the fixed-position layout.
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,True or False? - ANS TRUE
The ________ layout's main objective is to equalize the task time for each station.
A) work cell
B) fixed position
C) office
D) job shop
E) product oriented - ANS E
A hospital's layout most closely resembles which of the following?
A) product oriented
B) work cell
C) job shop
D) project
E) retail - ANS C
What layout strategy deals with low-volume, high-variety production?
A) fixed-position layout
B) retail layout
C) warehouse layout
D) office layout
E) process-oriented layout - ANS E
A special arrangement of machinery and equipment to focus on production of a single product
or group of related products" describes what layout type?
A) fixed-position layout
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,B) intermittent production
C) job shop
D) work cell
E) warehouse layout - ANS D
A good layout requires determining:
A) material handling equipment.
B) capacity and space requirements.
C) environment and aesthetics.
D) cost of moving between various work areas.
E) all of the above - ANS E
Which of the statements below best describes office layout?
A) positions workers, their equipment, and spaces/offices to provide for movement of
information
B) addresses the layout requirements of large, bulky projects such as ships and buildings
C) seeks the best personnel and machine utilization in repetitive or continuous production
D) allocates shelf space and responds to customer behavior
E) deals with low-volume, high-variety production - ANS A
Utilization of the total "cube" is the dominant consideration in office layout.
True or False? - ANS FALSE
Deloitte & Touche solved the empty desk problem by:
A) assigning permanent desks.
B) implementing a "hoteling" program.
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, C) creating open offices.
D) no longer allowing employees to work from home.
E) reducing the number of allowable sick days per employee. - ANS B
In the office relationship chart, which rating reflects the highest importance for two
departments' closeness to each other?
A) A
B) E
C) I
D) O
E) X - ANS A
Which of the following constitutes a major trend influencing office layouts?
A) downsizing
B) globalization
C) environmental issues
D) off-site employees
E) health issues - ANS D
Workspace can inspire informal and productive encounters if it balances what three physical
and social aspects?
A) proximity, privacy, and persuasion
B) privacy, persuasion, and permission
C) proximity, privacy, and permission
D) proximity, persuasion, and permission
E) proximity, persuasion, and passion - ANS C
One guideline for a retail layout is to locate high-draw items around the periphery of the store.
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