Question 1

Like the SPT rule, the earliest due date (EDD) rule minimizes the average flow time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The makespan is the sum of flow times of a given set of jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A tardiness measure can be either zero (0) or a positive number.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The Shortest Processing Time (SPT)  rule

Accepted Answer

A)  Ensures that due dates are met
B)  Maximizes average flow-time
C)  Minimizes resource utilization
D)  Minimizes work in process inventory

Question 5

Staff scheduling attempts to match available personnel with the needs of the organization by performing what four steps?

Accepted Answer

1.	Accurately forecasting demand and tra...

Question 6

Scheduling applies to all aspects of the value chain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: Operations Scheduling and Sequencing

Like the SPT rule, the earliest due date (EDD) rule minimizes the average flow time.