D215 Auditing - Set 4 - Part 1

Test your knowledge of technical writing concepts with these practice questions. Each question includes detailed explanations to help you understand the correct answers.

Question 1: What is the difference between 'push' and 'pull' processes?

Push moves products based on anticipated demand; pull reacts to actual demand

Push processes aim to minimize inventory, while pull processes stockpile inventory

Push is used in service organizations, while pull is used in manufacturing

Push focuses on customer interaction, while pull focuses on supplier management

Question 2: What is 'design capacity'?

The expected output under normal operating conditions

The maximum output rate achievable under ideal conditions

The minimum production rate required to meet demand

The maximum number of workers a facility can employ

Question 3: What does 'capacity planning' help organizations achieve?

Allocating resources to the highest priority projects

Estimating the number of employees needed to meet production goals

Identifying the necessary actions to meet future customer demand

Scheduling production based on historical data

Question 4: What is the main objective of 'capacity requirements planning (CRP)'?

To ensure the quality of products meets specifications

To calculate the production capacity needed to meet demand

To identify potential product failures

To plan the distribution of resources across departments

Question 5: What is the role of 'external distributors' in the supply chain?

They manage inventory within a company's facilities

They deliver finished goods directly to customers

They provide logistics services from third-party vendors

They focus on managing internal transportation

Question 6: What is the purpose of a 'feasibility analysis'?

To determine the potential for future expansion

To evaluate the costs, risks, and benefits of a project

To schedule the completion of a project

To determine resource requirements for a production process

Question 7: What is 'forward scheduling'?

Scheduling that prioritizes projects with higher revenue potential

Scheduling that moves tasks forward to prevent delays

Scheduling that determines the earliest possible start date for a task

Scheduling based on available labor resources

Question 8: What is 'group technology'?

A process that standardizes technology used across departments

A method of categorizing similar tasks into groups for efficiency

A system that automates all operations in a factory

A technique to manage inventory by grouping products

Question 9: What is the primary function of 'horizontal integration'?

Acquiring companies that operate in different industries

Merging with suppliers or distributors

Acquiring competitors in the same industry

Expanding into international markets

Question 10: What is the goal of 'lean systems' in operations management?

To increase the size of the workforce

To reduce waste and improve value by streamlining processes

To increase inventory to avoid stockouts

To reduce the number of suppliers in the supply chain

Question 11: What is the 'mean' in statistical analysis?

The middle value in a data set

The value that occurs most frequently

The average of a data set

The difference between the highest and lowest values

Question 12: What is the purpose of 'material requirements planning (MRP)'?

To ensure materials are available for production

To track employee performance in manufacturing

To manage the distribution of finished goods

To optimize employee scheduling

Question 13: What is a 'scatter diagram' used for?

To determine project deadlines

To identify patterns or relationships between two variables

To organize project tasks

To track the number of defects in production

Question 14: What does 'standard time' represent in operations management?

The actual time workers spend completing a task

The time it takes to complete a task under normal conditions

The time allowed for workers to take breaks

The total number of hours worked per week

Question 15: What is the 'execution' phase in the project life cycle?

The phase where project goals are defined

The phase where the project is planned and scheduled

The phase where project activities are carried out

The phase where the project is reviewed for improvements

Question 16: What is 'vertical integration'?

A company acquiring a competitor in the same industry

A company expanding into unrelated markets

A company acquiring its suppliers or distributors

A company investing in research and development

Question 17: What does 'process velocity' measure?

The speed at which employees complete tasks

The amount of time it takes for a product to go through a system

The frequency of production errors

The number of processes completed per day

Question 18: What is 'finite loading' in scheduling?

Scheduling without limits on capacity

Scheduling based on available capacity at work centers

Scheduling to maximize the use of all available resources

Scheduling with no regard for resource constraints

Question 19: What does 'effective capacity' represent?

The maximum output under ideal conditions

The realistic output that can be achieved under current conditions

The minimum required output to meet demand

The total capacity of a company's resources

Question 20: What is a 'control chart' used for in quality management?

To track employee attendance

To monitor the production process and ensure it remains within acceptable limits

To compare the performance of different departments

To calculate the cost of production defects

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