WGU C215 Operations Management Final Exam (New 2024/ 2025 Update) | Practice Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade
QUESTION
An
... [Show More] academy builds a new technology school and adds extra offices and classrooms based on an expected increase in faculty and enrollment. Which
type of planning is this an example of? Undercapacity planning
Capacity alternative planning
Overcapacity planning
Capacity utilization planning
Answer:
Overcapacity planning
QUESTION
Which process performance metrics formula measures how well a compa- ny uses its resources?
Output/input
Time a resource is used/time a resource is available
Actual output/standard output
Throughput time/value-added time
Answer:
Output/input
QUESTION
In which facility layout would one expect resources to be specialized and facilities designed specifically for one use?
Product Hybrid Fixed
Process
Answer:
product
QUESTION
Which two statements are true regarding a product layout that produces just a few items in high volumes?
Processing rates are faster because all resources needed for the item are arranged in sequence
Processing rates are slower because all available resources depend on the market demand
Space requirements are higher because of a great demand for inventory storage
Space requirements are lower because of the specialized nature of the product line
Answer:
Processing rates are faster because all resources needed for the item are arranged in sequence
Space requirements are lower because of the specialized nature of the product line
QUESTION
How does a company compute its capacity utilization rate? Capacity output minus best operating levels
Capacity output multiply by best operating levels
Capacity used plus best operating levels
Capacity used divided by best operating levels
Answer:
Capacity used divided by best operating levels
QUESTION
In which facility layout would one expect to see items arranged by type? Hybrid
Fixed
Process
Product
Answer:
Process
QUESTION
A manager is concerned about making the best geographic location for a company's facility. Which three of the following reasons are important for facility location decisions?
Design of the production process is integral to facility location
Mistakes in choosing a location can be hard to correct.
Location decisions can have a major impact on operating costs and revenues
Expanding capacity at a current location may be an option.
There are a limited number of acceptable locations due to market demand
Answer:
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Mistakes in choosing a location can be hard to correct.
Location decisions can have a major impact on operating costs and revenues
Expanding capacity at a current location may be an option.
QUESTION
Which of the following are two reasons why a company would be required to locate close to its sources of supply?
the extent to which it is accepted by the local community proximity to natural resources is necessary
to avoid high transportation cost
due to the availability of a particular type of labor
Answer:
proximity to natural resources is necessary
to avoid high transportation cost
QUESTION
In which type of layout does material move continuously and uniformly through a series of workstations until the product is completed?
Process Hybrid Product Fixed
Answer:
hybrid
QUESTION
Which two statements represent the true characteristics of a process layout for a local pastry shop?
The resources used are specialized
The facility is labor intensive
The processing rate is very fast
Workers can produce many different products
Answer:
The facility is labor intensive
Workers can produce many different products
QUESTION
Which of the following is an example of a fixed-position layout? Aircraft manufacture
Car wash
Grocery store
Local post office
Answer:
Aircraft manufacture
QUESTION
When designing a process layout, the company must develop a block plan. Which procedure should be used when developing the block plan?
Center of gravity model Load-distance model REL Chart
From-to-matrix
Answer:
Load-distance model
QUESTION
What is unique about a service design?
The design must match the needs and preferences [Show Less]