Question 1

One option in aggregate planning that shifts the pattern of demand from one period to another is:

Accepted Answer

A)  backorders.
B)  overtime.
C)  part-time workers.
D)  inventories.
E)  subcontracting.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes aggregate operations planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Linking long term capacity decisions with intermediate term production
B)  Integrating several planning techniques to develop an MPS
C)  An operations plan to support sales forecasting
D)  Using predicted demand to plan the general levels of employment,output,and inventories required
E)  An employee scheduling technique

Question 3

In using the "chase demand strategy" variations in demand could be met by:

Accepted Answer

A)  hiring part time workers.
B)  subcontracting.
C)  the use of overtime.
D)  varying inventory levels.

Question 4

Aggregate operations planning does not require which of the following information?

Accepted Answer

A)  A forecast of expected demand
B)  Current levels of inventory
C)  Policies regarding employment
D)  Production rates
E)  Maintenance schedules

Question 5

Which of the following is not true about using overtime for changing capacity?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can be implemented quickly.
B)  It avoids the challenges of hiring more workers.
C)  It typically results in higher productivity.
D)  It typically increases payroll costs.
E)  It can be implemented easily.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a consideration in the decision to use hiring and laying off permanent full-time workers as a capacity option?

Accepted Answer

A)  Union contract restrictions
B)  Nature of the operation regarding accommodating changes in staffing levels
C)  Available supply of workers
D)  Skill level of workers
E)  Finished goods inventory that is stockpiled

Question 7

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Question 8

The use of tables and charts in aggregate operations planning enables planners to develop and compare alternative production plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following would not be a strategy associated with adjusting aggregate capacity to meet expected demand?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hiring part time workers
B)  Vary the size of the workforce
C)  Use overtime to increase workforce utilization
D)  Allow inventory levels to vary
E)  Use backorders

Question 10

For each product in the schedule,which of the following are outputs from the master production schedule?

Accepted Answer

A)  Beginning inventory levels
B)  Demand forecasts
C)  Subcontracting costs
D)  Number of employees to hire
E)  Planned production

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Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which of the following is not a master production scheduling zones?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emergency
B)  Production
C)  Trading
D)  Planning

Question 13

The master production schedule indicates the quantity and timing for planned production of an item.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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