SCMN 4770 Chapter 10
The capacity bill planning technique provides more direct linkages to end prod-ucts than does the capacity planning using overall factors (CPOF) planning method. a. true b. false
true
Which capacity planning technique is based on accounting and/or historical data? a. Capacity planning using overall factors (CPOF) b. Capacity bills c. Resource profiles d. Capacity requirements planning
a. Capacity planning using overall factors (CPOF)
30. According to the theory of constraints (TOC), which of these conditions is most desirable? I. 100% utilization of bottleneck work centers II. 100% utilization of nonbottleneck work centers III. Less than 100% utilization of bottleneck work centers a. I only b. II only c. I and II only d. I, II, and III
a. I only
Which capacity planning activities are considered long-range planning? a. Resource planning and rough-cut capacity planning b. Capacity requirements planning c. Finite scheduling d. Input/output analysis
a. Resource planning and rough-cut capacity planning
24. Finite scheduling systems use only vertical loading. a. True b. False
b. False
25. When preparing time estimates for finite scheduling, it is desirable to overstate the time estimate to allow some slack in the system. a. True b. False
b. False
29. According to the theory of constraints (TOC), bottleneck work centers should be managed identically to nonbottlenecks. a. True b. False
b. False
34. Capacity requirements planning (CRP) can be used in firms that do not utilize material requirements planning (MRP). a. True b. False
b. False
35. Input/output control is especially important at a firm that uses just-in-time (JIT) systems. a. True b. False
b. False
Capacity requirements planning (CRP) ignores current finished goods and work-in-process inventory levels. a. True b. False
b. False
Finite scheduling techniques always assign jobs to available capacity on a first-come, first-served basis. a. True b. False
b. False
Rough-cut planning techniques are not useful for most firms. a. True b. False
b. False
The horizontal loading scheduling approach is more likely to result in higher capacity utilization. a. True b. False
b. False
The vertical loading scheduling approach is more likely to result in more complete jobs at the end of the planning cycle. a. True b. False
b. False
Which of the following are benefits of simultaneous planning of capacity and materials? I. Fewer computer resources required II. Better utilization of existing capacity III. Eliminates the need to expand capacity a. I only b. II only c. III only d. I, II, and III
b. II only
Input/output control compares a. Input costs to output value b. Planned inputs and outputs to actual values c. Late input to late output ratio d. Quality of inputs to quality of outputs"
b. Planned inputs and outputs to actual values
16. Resource profile planning differs from capacity planning using overall factors (CPOF) and capacity bills by considering which of the following? a. Customer orders b. Projected workload in individual work centers c. Future capacity expansions d. Inventory plans
b. Projected workload in individual work centers
Resource planning is most closely linked to which manufacturing planning and con-trol (MPC) element? a. Master production scheduling (MPS) b. Sales and operations planning (SOP) c. Material requirements planning (MRP) d. Shop-floor control
b. Sales and operations planning (SOP)
When capacity does not match the plan, which of the following actions can be taken? I. Provide sufficient capacity II. Change the material plan III. Modify capacity calculations
c.
In which of the following ways does capacity requirements planning (CRP) differ from rough-cut capacity planning techniques? I. CRP uses a time-phased approach II. CRP considers service part demand III. CRP considers standard lot sizes a. I only b. II only c. I and II only d. I, II, and III
c. I and II only
Which of the following are useful measures of capacity? I. Machine-hours II. Labor-hours III. Elapsed time a. I only b. II only c. I and II only d. I, II, and III
c. I and II only
Resource planning is most closely linked to which manufacturing planning and con-trol (MPC) element? a. Master production scheduling (MPS) b. Sales and operations planning (SOP) c. Material requirements planning (MRP) d. Shop-floor control
c. Material requirements planning (MRP)
Under what conditions are both capacity planning using overall factors (CPOF) and capacity bills likely to return the same capacity requirement results? a. When planning for a single product b. When planning for a single work center c. When planning for a single product that is produced in a single work center d. The two methods will never return the same result
c. When planning for a single product that is produced in a single work center
Which of the following is an objective of capacity planning? I. Building excess capacity for possible future use II. Estimating capacity requirements early enough to take action if necessary III. Execution of the plan to avoid surprises"
d
Which of these planning techniques requires the most computing resources? a. capacity planning using overall factors (CPOF) b. Resource profiles c. Capacity bills d. Capacity requirements planning (CRP)
d. Capacity requirements planning (CRP)
Which capacity planning activities are considered short-range planning? a. Resource planning b. Rough-cut capacity planning c. Capacity requirements planning d. Finite scheduling and input/output analysis
d. Finite scheduling and input/output analysis
32. Which of the following are capacities that may need to be managed? I. Direct labor II. Inspection III. Engineering a. I only b. II only c. I and II only d. I, II, and III
d. I, II, and III
11. The capacity planning using overall factors (CPOF) planning method is likely to func-tion poorly in a just-in-time (JIT) environment. a. True b. False
false