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Operations Management in Engineering

Description: This quiz covers the fundamental concepts and practices of Operations Management in Engineering.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a primary objective of Operations Management?

  1. Cost Reduction

  2. Quality Improvement

  3. Customer Satisfaction

  4. Employee Motivation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Employee motivation is not a primary objective of Operations Management, but rather a factor that can contribute to achieving the other objectives.

The process of converting raw materials into finished goods is known as:

  1. Production

  2. Manufacturing

  3. Assembly

  4. Fabrication


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Manufacturing is the process of converting raw materials into finished goods through various production processes.

Which of the following is NOT a type of production system?

  1. Job Shop

  2. Batch Production

  3. Mass Production

  4. Continuous Production


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Continuous Production is not a type of production system, but rather a method of production in which goods are produced continuously.

The concept of dividing a large task into smaller, manageable tasks is known as:

  1. Work Breakdown Structure

  2. Gantt Chart

  3. Critical Path Method

  4. PERT Chart


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Work Breakdown Structure is a hierarchical decomposition of a large task into smaller, manageable tasks.

The technique used to schedule tasks and activities in a project is called:

  1. Gantt Chart

  2. Critical Path Method

  3. PERT Chart

  4. Work Breakdown Structure


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gantt Chart is a graphical representation of a project schedule that shows the start and end dates of tasks and activities.

The critical path in a project is the:

  1. Longest path through the project network

  2. Shortest path through the project network

  3. Path with the most dependencies

  4. Path with the least dependencies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The critical path is the longest path through the project network, determining the minimum time required to complete the project.

Which of the following is NOT a component of a supply chain?

  1. Suppliers

  2. Manufacturers

  3. Distributors

  4. Customers


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Customers are not a component of a supply chain, but rather the end recipients of the products or services.

The process of managing the flow of goods and services from suppliers to customers is known as:

  1. Supply Chain Management

  2. Logistics

  3. Distribution Management

  4. Inventory Management


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Supply Chain Management is the process of managing the flow of goods and services from suppliers to customers.

The primary objective of inventory management is to:

  1. Minimize inventory costs

  2. Maximize customer satisfaction

  3. Reduce lead times

  4. Improve production efficiency


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of inventory management is to minimize inventory costs while maintaining an adequate level of inventory to meet customer demand.

The technique used to determine the optimal quantity to order at a time is called:

  1. Economic Order Quantity

  2. Safety Stock

  3. Reorder Point

  4. Lead Time


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Economic Order Quantity is the optimal quantity to order at a time to minimize inventory costs.

The point at which a new order should be placed to avoid stockouts is known as the:

  1. Reorder Point

  2. Safety Stock

  3. Lead Time

  4. Economic Order Quantity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The reorder point is the point at which a new order should be placed to avoid stockouts.

Which of the following is NOT a type of quality control chart?

  1. p-chart

  2. c-chart

  3. u-chart

  4. x-bar chart


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

u-chart is not a type of quality control chart.

The concept of continuous improvement in processes and products is known as:

  1. Kaizen

  2. Six Sigma

  3. Lean Manufacturing

  4. Total Quality Management


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kaizen is the concept of continuous improvement in processes and products.

The methodology that focuses on eliminating waste and improving efficiency in manufacturing processes is called:

  1. Kaizen

  2. Six Sigma

  3. Lean Manufacturing

  4. Total Quality Management


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lean Manufacturing is the methodology that focuses on eliminating waste and improving efficiency in manufacturing processes.

The quality management philosophy that emphasizes customer satisfaction and continuous improvement is known as:

  1. Kaizen

  2. Six Sigma

  3. Lean Manufacturing

  4. Total Quality Management


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Total Quality Management is the quality management philosophy that emphasizes customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.

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