If the highest priority is to minimize the average job lateness, then the jobs sequence should begin with those jobs requiring

Question $32$ options:

A$)$

The shortest processing time

B$)$

The smallest critical ratio

C$)$

The least remaining operations

D$)$

The longest processing time

Question $33(1$ point$)$

Which of the following is not a consideration when designing an appointment system?

Question $33$ options:

A$)$

Determining the appointment time interval

B$)$

Determining the appropriate sequencing rule

C$)$

Determining the length of each workday and the time off$-$duty

D$)$

Deciding on an overbooking policy

Question $34(1$ point$)$

Which of the following is NOT a key direct benefit from effective internal or external scheduling?

Question $34$ options:

A$)$

A$)$ lower cost

B$)$

B$)$ greater use of assets

C$)$

C$)$ more dependable delivery

D$)$

D$)$ higher quality

Question $35(1$ point$)$

A work center had actual input of $280$ hours and actual output of $270$ hours. What is the change in backlog?

Question $35$ options:

A$)$

A$)10$

B$)$

B$)-10$

C$)$

C$)0$

D$)$

D$)1\mathrm{.}037$

Question $36(1$ point$)$

Machine down time and downgrading costs are examples of which type of quality cost?

Question $36$ options:

A$)$

Prevention

B$)$

Appraisal

C$)$

Internal$-$failure

D$)$

External$-$failure

Question $37(1$ point$)$

Which of the following is not one of W$.$ Edwards Deming's $14$ points?

Question $37$ options:

A$)$

Stop making decisions purely on the basis of cost

B$)$

Create a vision and demonstrate commitment

C$)$

Eliminate exhortation

D$)$

The only performance standard is Zero Defects

Question $38(1$ point$)$

The short$-$term scheduling activity called "loading":

Question $38$ options:

A$)$

A$)$ assigns dates to specific jobs or operations steps.

B$)$

B$)$ specifies the order in which jobs should be done at each center.

C$)$

C$)$ assigns jobs to work centers

D$)$

D$)$ assigns workers to jobs.

Question $39(1$ point$)$

ISO $9000$:$2000$ principles consist of all of the following except

Question $39$ options:

A$)$

Involvement of people

B$)$

Mutually beneficial supplier relationships

C$)$

Zero defects

D$)$

System approach to management

Question $40(1$ point$)$

A manufacturing firm that produces a standardized product, not made of discrete parts, with little$-$to$-$no customization, with high demand, is most likely to use this type of process.

Question $40$ options:

A$)$

project

B$)$

job shop

C$)$

flow shop

D$)$

continuous flow

Question $41(1$ point$)$

The correct sequence from longest to smallest duration scheduling is:

Question $41$ options:

A$)$

A$)$ capacity planning, aggregate planning, master schedule, short$-$term scheduling.

B$)$

B$)$ aggregate planning, capacity planning, master schedule, short$-$term scheduling.

C$)$

C$)$ master schedule, capacity planning, aggregate planning, short$-$term scheduling.

D$)$

D$)$ master schedule, aggregate planning, capacity planning, short$-$term scheduling.