Question 1

Muther's _________ factor analyzes the materials flow between work centers.

Question 2

The mission of a warehouse is to effectively ship products in any configuration to the next step in the supply chain without damaging or altering the product's basic form.

	True
	False

Question 3

With the pairwise exchange method of re-arranging an existing facility floor plan, moving in the direction of largest cost reduction is also known as "steepest ascent" in optimization.

	True
	False

Question 4

Since 1955, approximately what percent of the Gross National Product has been spent annually on new facilities in the United States?

	~ 8%
	~ 10%
	~ 5%
	~ 6%

Question 5

You must be at least ___ years old to operate a forklift, regardless of training.

Question 6

The intent of Barrier-Free Compliance is to ensure that disabled persons will have the same right as the able-bodied to the full and free use of all facilities that serve the public.

	True
	False

Question 7

Backtracking increases the length of the flow path.

	True
	False

Question 8

For discrete parts processes, such as corrugated boxes, which system is not categorized under the concept of Flow Systems?

	Customer complaint system
	Materials management system
	Material flow system
	Physical distribution system

Question 9

Maximizing net profit per square foot of floor space by exposing customers to as many products as possible is the goal of what type of layout?

	Retail layout
	Process-oriented layout
	Fixed-position layout
	Product-oriented layout

Question 10

An order fulfillment process, such as filling orders for Coty cosmetics, is ideal for which layout?

	Product layout
	Process layout
	Group technology layout
	Fixed location layout

Question 11

The basic philosophy behind public recreation facilities is to create a service-oriented operation to meet the needs of the citizens who pay taxes for the operation and construction of the facility.

	True
	False

Question 12

Angular configurations allow quicker turnover; perpendicular parking often yields greater space utilization, although it also requires wider aisles.

	True
	False

Question 13

The purpose of the ______________ is to ensure that "no employee will suffer material impairment of health or functional capacity" from a lifetime of occupational exposure.

	Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
	Toxic Substance Control Act
	Occupational Safety and Health Act
	Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

Question 14

Organizations that come to understand their roles in the supply chain and become aware of other links is an example of which level of Supply Chain Excellence?

	Synthesis
	Business as usual
	Collaboration
	Visibility

Question 15

All point sources that discharge any pollutants into the ambient air of the United States must first obtain a permit under the Clean Water Act.

	True
	False

Question 16

The _________ Common Law is defined as an action brought against somebody for interfering with one's use and enjoyment of property.

Question 17

A unit load is a single item, a number of items, or bulk material which is arranged and restrained so that the load can be stored, and picked up and moved between two locations as a single mass.

	True
	False

Question 18

Which is the most costly activity in a typical warehouse?

	Order picking
	Shipping
	Receiving
	Storage

Question 19

The study of both environmental workspace conditions and working conditions pertain to Muther's ________ factor.

Question 20

A firm that purchases raw materials and proceeds through a multitude of refining, processing, and assembly steps to obtain a finished product is an example of a ___________ firm.

	vertically integrated
	horizontally integrated
	laterally integrated
	diagonally integrated

Question 21

The construction of a building on a college campus requires a fixed position layout.

	True
	False

Question 22

A restroom should be located within ____ feet of every permanent workstation.

Question 23

The purpose of the ADA is to assure equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency to persons with disabilities.

	True
	False

Question 24

An emergency room is an example of what type of layout?

	Process-oriented layout
	Product-oriented layout
	One-piece flow layout
	Fixed-position layout

Question 25

"What kind of product should be made?" is addressed in which design category?

	Product Design
	Schedule Design
	Facilities Design
	Process Design