operation management assement Date $2024$ march $24$

Which of the following best describes "finite capacity scheduling"?

a$)$ Scheduling without considering resource constraints

b$)$ Scheduling that accounts for limited resources and their availability $($Correct Answer$)$

c$)$ A method only used in service industries

d$)$ An outdated technique replaced by MRP

What is the critical path in a project network diagram?

a$)$ The shortest sequence of tasks

b$)$ The longest path determining the project duration $($Correct Answer$)$

c$)$ A path with the most resources allocated

d$)$ A redundant set of activities

Which scheduling rule prioritizes jobs with the shortest processing time first?

a$)$ First$-$Come$-$First$-$Served $($FCFS$)$

b$)$ Earliest Due Date $($EDD$)$

c$)$ Shortest Processing Time $($SPT$)($Correct Answer$)$

d$)$ Critical Ratio $($CR$)$

What is the main purpose of "aggregate planning"?

a$)$ To schedule daily machine maintenance

b$)$ To balance demand and capacity over a medium$-$term horizon $($Correct Answer$)$

c$)$ To design marketing campaigns

d$)$ To track real$-$time shop floor activities

Which of these is a disadvantage of using a push$-$based production system?

a$)$ High risk of overproduction and excess inventory $($Correct Answer$)$

b$)$ Inability to meet sudden demand surges

c$)$ Excessive reliance on customer orders

d$)$ Requires real$-$time demand tracking