Question $1-10(1$ point each$)1.$ When new products or services are being planned, process selection occurs as a matter of course. Process selection also comes into play as a result of: $($I$)$ technological changes. $($II$)$ competitive pressures. $($III$)$ fundamental changes in demand patterns. A$.$ I only B$.$ II only C$.$ III only D$.$ I and II but not III E$.$ I, II$,$ and III $2.$ The key questions in the process selection task are: $($I$)$ How will the product$/$service be priced? $($II$)$ How much variety will be imposed on the process? $($III$)$ What is the target market for the product$/$service$?($IV$)$ At what volume will the process need to operate? A$.$ I and III B$.$ II and IV C$.$ II and III D$.$ I and IV E$.$ III and IV $3.$ The process of assigning tasks to workstations in such a way that the workstations have approximately equal time requirements is called: A$.$ fair employment practices. B$.$ idle time analysis. C$.$ line balancing. D$.$ cycle time optimization. E$.$ capacity cycling. $4.$ Which of the following is not a characteristic of layout decisions in system design? A$.$ substantial investment of both money and effort B$.$ long$-$term commitment C$.$ significant impact on short$-$term efficiency D$.$ usually well received by operative personnel E$.$ can affect supplier or customer processes $5.$ Which one of the following is not considered an important factor in service layout design? A$.$ cost minimization and product flow B$.$ frequency of orders C$.$ customer attitude and image D$.$ intensity of contact with the customer E$.$ customer preferences with regard to variety