MANAGING MANUFACTURING FIRM

FINAL EXAM
Name: ____________________________ 13. Which of the following statements best describes the role of HACCP in
food safety?
1. What is the primary purpose of HACCP in manufacturing? A) Reactive approach to food safety issues
A) Ensuring workplace safety B) Identifying hazards and eliminating them after production
B) Identifying critical control points for quality control C) Proactive prevention of food safety hazards
C) Optimizing resource utilization D) Ensuring hazards are only controlled, not prevented
D) Managing environmental sustainability 14. What does ISO 9001 primarily focus on?
2. How do international standards impact market access for A) Occupational health and safety management
manufacturers? B) Environmental management
A) They complicate market entry due to strict regulations. C) Process improvement
B) They ensure immediate access to all markets without compliance D) Quality management
requirements. 15. Which aspect is emphasized by ISO 9001 in ensuring consistent product
C) They ease market access by demonstrating compliance with quality?
regulatory standards. A) Customer focus
D) They have no impact on market access. B) Cost reduction
3. Which aspect is emphasized by international standards to ensure better C) Continuous monitoring
outcomes for consumers and minimize risks in manufacturing D) Reactive measures
processes? 16. Which ISO standard focuses on quality management principles?
A) Cost reduction A) ISO 14001
B) Quality assurance and safety protocols B) ISO 45001
C) Rapid production C) ISO 27001
D) Reduced compliance D) ISO 9001
4. What role do international standards play in global supply chains? 17. What is the primary goal of ISO 9001's process-based approach?
A) They ensure compatibility and consistency among partners. A) To eliminate all processes
B) They have no impact on supply chain integration. B) To identify interrelated processes
C) They complicate integration and collaboration among partners. C) To increase operational complexity
D) They are only relevant within local supply chains. D) To ignore process interactions
5. How do international standards contribute to sustainability in 18. What does ISO 45001 primarily address?
manufacturing? A) Environmental management
A) By encouraging resource wastage B) Occupational health and safety management
B) By setting guidelines for environmental sustainability C) Information security management
C) By promoting excessive energy consumption D) Quality management
D) By avoiding best practices for waste reduction 19. Which outcome is associated with implementing international
6. What does Kaizen suggest regarding old, traditional concepts? manufacturing standards?
a) Preserve and maintain them at all costs A) Increased waste and resource inefficiency
b) Challenge and abolish them B) Declining product quality
c) Rebrand them as new concepts C) Limited market access
d) Implement without any changes D) Cost savings and enhanced efficiency
7. Which of the following is NOT a potential type of hazard addressed by 20. What is a primary requirement of ISO 45001 in relation to operational
HACCP? planning and control?
A) Biological hazards A) Implementing control measures
B) Monetary hazards B) Ignoring compliance requirements
C) Chemical hazards C) Reducing worker involvement
D) Physical hazards D) Avoiding risk assessment
8. What is the primary purpose of identifying Critical Control Points (CCPs) 21. What risk is associated with lack of machine guarding in
in the HACCP system? manufacturing?
A) To enhance production speed A) Increased productivity
B) To highlight areas of minimal concern B) Decreased noise levels
C) To identify where control measures can prevent, eliminate, or C) Reduced risk of entanglement accidents
reduce hazards D) Higher risk of injuries from contact with moving parts
D) To increase operational costs 22. What health issues may arise from exposure to hazardous substances
9. What does HACCP emphasize in terms of preventing hazards? in manufacturing?
A) Reactive measures after hazards occur A) Respiratory issues
B) Preventing hazards before they occur B) Vision enhancement
C) Monitoring hazards continuously C) Improved skin condition
D) Accepting hazards as part of the process D) Reduced stress levels
10. What advantage do companies gain by adhering to international 23. What is a significant benefit of international standards for consumers?
standards? A) Decreased trust in compliant products
A) Increased operational complexity B) Lower confidence in product safety
B) Potential cost increase in production C) Enhanced product reliability and safety
C) Competitive advantage and improved brand reputation D) No impact on consumer confidence
D) Decreased consumer confidence 24. How does reduced changeover times impact production
11. What follows the identification of a deviation at a Critical Control Point responsiveness?
(CCP) in HACCP? A) By slowing down production cycles
A) Corrective actions B) By limiting the ability to adapt to market changes
B) Routine monitoring C) By enabling quicker response to customer demands
C) Process improvement D) By increasing lead times for production
D) Calculate the deviations 25. What does SMED primarily aim to achieve in changeover processes?
12. Why is record-keeping essential in the HACCP system? A) Standardizing production output
A) For entertainment purposes B) Reducing setup times during changeovers
B) To fill up storage space C) Minimizing employee involvement
C) To validate the effectiveness of procedures and actions taken D) Maximizing machine downtime
D) To reduce operational efficiency 26. What is a key benefit of reducing changeover times in terms of
inventory management?
 A) Increased work-in-progress inventory levels
B) Lower holding costs for inventory
C) Longer lead times for order fulfillment
D) Higher waste due to excess inventory
27. How does cellular manufacturing contribute to faster response times in
production systems?
A) By increasing setup times between different tasks
B) By optimizing changeover times
C) By reducing specialization of tasks within cells
D) By standardizing processes within cells
28. What is the primary focus of Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED)
methodology?
A) Increasing setup times
B) Reducing changeover times
C) Minimizing employee training
D) Maximizing equipment downtime
29. Which factor directly contributes to cost savings in implementing SMED
techniques?
A) Increased setup times during changeovers
B) Higher labor costs related to changeovers
C) Enhanced employee training costs
D) Minimized downtime and efficient changeovers
30. What is a primary advantage of cellular manufacturing in terms of
production flexibility?
A) Increased specialization of tasks within cells
B) Reduced machine utilization within cells
C) Limited responsiveness to market changes
D) Ability to adapt swiftly to changing demands
31. How does reduced changeover times impact operational efficiency?
A) Decreased machine utilization
B) Increased work-in-progress inventory
C) Enhanced machine uptime and productivity
D) Longer lead times for production
32. What is the primary goal of Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED)?
A) Standardizing processes within cells
B) Minimizing setup times during changeovers
C) Increasing inventory levels for faster production
D) Streamlining employee tasks within cells
33. What aspect of cellular manufacturing leads to increased efficiency in
production?
A) Increased movement of materials between cells
B) Specialization of cells for different tasks
C) Decreased employee involvement in cell operations
D) Random organization of equipment within cells
34. Which type of inventory includes items essential for the maintenance,
repair, and operation of machinery and facilities?
a) Finished goods
b) Work-in-Progress
c) Raw materials
d) MRO inventory
35. What is one of the primary advantages of reducing changeover times in
manufacturing processes?
A) Increased lead times
B) Improved production capacity
C) Higher inventory levels
D) Lower-quality output
36. What aspect of cellular manufacturing leads to increased efficiency in
production?
A) Specialization of cells for different tasks
B) Increased movement of materials between cells
C) Decreased employee involvement in cell operations
D) Random organization of equipment within cells
37. What is a characteristic of a cellular manufacturing layout?
A) Self-contained work cells for specific tasks
B) Individual workstations for each employee
C) Centralized equipment for all tasks
D) Random arrangement of machinery
38. What role does employee involvement play in cellular manufacturing?
A) Reducing employee responsibilities
B) Diminishing employee motivation
C) Fostering a culture of continuous improvement
D) Increasing reliance on automated systems
39. Why is categorizing inventory important for a manufacturing firm?
a) It complicates the management process.
b) It allows for tailored management strategies
c) It increases carrying costs.
d) It limits strategic planning.
40. What is the first step in categorizing inventory based on nature and
use?
a) Identifying different types of inventory
b) Assigning codes or labels
c) Implementing inventory management software
d) Establishing replenishment strategies
41. What is the primary goal of establishing criteria for categorizing
inventory?
a) To facilitate effective categorization
b) To ensure inefficiency
c) To simplify the categorization process
d) To create confusion
42. How does demand forecasting contribute to efficient production
planning?
a) By minimizing production schedules
b) By maximizing work-in-progress inventory
c) By aligning production with anticipated demand
d) By ignoring market trends
43. Why is forecast accuracy important in demand forecasting?
a) To avoid overestimating or underestimating demand
b) To evaluate the efficiency of production schedules
c) To minimize market research efforts
d) To reduce collaboration across departments
44. What is the purpose of monitoring procedures in HACCP?
A) To increase hazards
B) To identify deviations from critical limits at CCPs
C) To ignore critical points
D) To speed up the manufacturing process
45. Why is collaboration across departments crucial in demand
forecasting?
a) To increase competition among departments
b) To improve employee morale
c) To ensure a comprehensive understanding of factors influencing
demand
d) To streamline internal processes
46. What is the goal of Kaizen events, also known as blitzes?
a) To celebrate achievements
b) To make large, one-time improvements
c) To identify issues but take no action
d) To conduct continuous improvement activities
47. Which of the following is a key aspect of the Kaizen philosophy?
a) Resistance to change
b) Continuous improvement
c) Accepting the status quo
d) Inflexible processes
48. Which step involves creating standardized procedures and checklists
for setup tasks in cellular manufacturing?
A) Assessment and analysis
B) Product family formation
C) Standardization and documentation
D) Testing and optimization
49. Which procedure involves identifying product families based on
similarities in manufacturing processes or demand patterns?
A) Cell design and layout
B) Employee training and involvement
C) Product family formation
D) Standardization and documentation
50. What is the primary goal of Kaizen in relation to money saved through
improvements?
a) Invest the money in unrelated projects
b) Distribute it as bonuses to employees
c) Use it for large, one-time improvements
d) Spend the saved money on further improvements