5.It is possible to simplify the planning process by combining similar end products into an artificial product with a BOM called a Multiple Choice

phantom bill. planned-order bill. planning bill. modular bill.

6.The requirements for raw materials, parts, components or subassemblies that go into producing finished products is referred to as

Multiple Choice

• independent demand.
• planned-order receipts.
• dependent demand.
• net receipts.

7.Two major sources of information required as inputs for an MRP system are

Multiple Choice

• net requirements and planned order releases.
• master production schedule and bill of materials.
• lot sizes and bill of materials.
• gross requirements and planned order releases.

9.A schedule/control Gantt chart shows the _______ on the vertical axis, and _______ on the horizontal axis.

Multiple Choice

• jobs in progress / total costs
• activities / time and progress
• staffing levels / total costs
• staffing levels / hours worked

10.Which of the following is the result of inadequate input/output control?

Multiple Choice

• The master schedule will need to be revised.
• A work centre could be either overloaded or underutilized.
• There will be excess inventory ahead of underutilized work centres.
• The system will automatically balance itself.

11.MRP schedules are an example of

Multiple Choice

• backward scheduling.
• forward scheduling.
• work flow sequencing.
• staff scheduling.
• 12.Which of the following approaches will not reduce the level of difficulty associated with job scheduling?

Multiple Choice

Use software so rescheduling can be done regularly.

Ensure realistic due dates are set.

For non-bottleneck operations, consider lot-splitting for large jobs.

Schedule the bottleneck operation last.