Question 1

If Eva uses the first come, first served (FCFS)  priority rule to schedule these jobs, what will be the average completion time?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 hours
B)  5 hours
C)  7 hours
D)  7.2 hours
E)  8 hoursF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Scheduling in service systems may involve scheduling:

Accepted Answer

A)  the workforce.
B)  the equipment.
C)  (a)  and (b) .
D)  customers.
E)  all of the above.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

If he uses the shortest processing time first (SPT)  priority rule to schedule these jobs, what will be the average job tardiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 hours
B)  1.5 hours
C)  1.75 hours
D)  2 hours
E)  2.25 hoursF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

The scheduling sequencing rule which always results in the lowest average completion (flow)  time is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  first come, first served (FCFS)  rule
B)  shortest processing time first (SPT)  rule
C)  earliest due date first (ED
D)   rule
D)  least slack per operation first (S/O)  rule
E)  run until slack happens (RUSH)  ruleF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

For the optimal schedule, what is the total number of hours it will take these consultants to complete these projects?

Accepted Answer

A)  53 hours
B)  46 hours
C)  50 hours
D)  61 hours
E)  54 hoursF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

The two different approaches to load work centers in job-shop scheduling are:

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A)  load charts and schedule charts
B)  Gantt charts and assignment method
C)  infinite loading and finite loading
D)  linear programming and makespan
E)  none of the aboveF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 7

One disadvantage of appointment systems is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Capacity can be adjusted by varying hours.
B)  The customer's desired time may be already taken.
C)  People generally accept it as fair.
D)  It can reduce customer waiting time.
E)  Appointments do not have to be all the same length.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

A schedule chart can be used to monitor job progress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The priority rule which will sequence jobs in the order they are received is _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  EDD
B)  LIFO
C)  SPT
D)  CR
E)  FCFSF) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 10

Line balancing is a major factor in the design and scheduling of low volume systems because of batch processing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Given the following information concerning jobs awaiting processing at a single work center, what processing sequence will result if the critical ratio (CR) rule is used?

Accepted Answer

The sequence will be G - I - J - L - H.The schedule is as follows:

Question 12

The assignment method is limited to a maximum of two jobs per resource.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Batch process helps maximize worker efficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Scheduling pertains to:

Accepted Answer

A)  hiring workers
B)  process selection
C)  buying machinery
D)  timing the use of specific resources
E)  determining the lowest costF) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 15

What is the optimum sequence (first car to last) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  A; B; C; D; E
B)  E; D; C; B; A
C)  E; B; D; C; A
D)  E; D; B; C; A
E)  E; B; D; A; CF) B) and C)
G) A) and D) B

Question 16

Given the information below, determine the following:
(A) Processing sequence using (1) SPT and (2) EDD.
(B) Average completion time and average job tardiness using (1) SPT and (2) EDD.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Given the information below, determine the following:
(A)...

Question 17

Johnson's rule is a technique used to sequence jobs through a two-step work sequence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Priority rules generally assume that job setup cost is independent of processing sequence of jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Primary considerations in scheduling high-volume systems involve: (I)  coordinating the flow of inputs
(II)  overcoming the disruptions to planned outputs
(III)  assigning workers to work centers

Accepted Answer

A)  I and III
B)  I and II
C)  II and III
D)  I, II, and III
E)  II onlyF) B) and C)
G) B) and D) B

Question 20

If he uses the shortest processing time first (SPT)  priority rule to schedule these jobs, what will be the average completion time?

Accepted Answer

A)  7.5 hours
B)  5 hours
C)  3 hours
D)  2.5 hours
E)  2 hoursF) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Exam 16: Scheduling

If Eva uses the first come, first served (FCFS) priority rule to schedule these jobs, what will be the average completion time?

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Scheduling in service systems may involve scheduling:

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If he uses the shortest processing time first (SPT) priority rule to schedule these jobs, what will be the average job tardiness?

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The scheduling sequencing rule which always results in the lowest average completion (flow) time is the:

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For the optimal schedule, what is the total number of hours it will take these consultants to complete these projects?

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The two different approaches to load work centers in job-shop scheduling are:

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One disadvantage of appointment systems is:

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A schedule chart can be used to monitor job progress.

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The priority rule which will sequence jobs in the order they are received is _________.

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Line balancing is a major factor in the design and scheduling of low volume systems because of batch processing.

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Given the following information concerning jobs awaiting processing at a single work center, what processing sequence will result if the critical ratio (CR) rule is used?

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The assignment method is limited to a maximum of two jobs per resource.

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Batch process helps maximize worker efficiency.

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Scheduling pertains to:

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What is the optimum sequence (first car to last) ?

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Given the information below, determine the following: (A) Processing sequence using (1) SPT and (2) EDD. (B) Average completion time and average job tardiness using (1) SPT and (2) EDD.

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Johnson's rule is a technique used to sequence jobs through a two-step work sequence.

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Priority rules generally assume that job setup cost is independent of processing sequence of jobs.

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Primary considerations in scheduling high-volume systems involve: (I) coordinating the flow of inputs (II) overcoming the disruptions to planned outputs (III) assigning workers to work centers

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