Q1. The methods analysis chart which describes the overall sequence of operations, transportation, storage, delays, and inspection is a:
- a. flow process chart
- b. worker-machine chart
- c. gang process chart
- d. simultaneous-motion (simo) chart
- e. efficiency/time-of-day chart
Q2. The methods analysis chart which describes the movements of both hands at the same time is a (an):
- a. flow process chart
- b. worker-machine chart
- c. gang process chart
- d. simultaneous-motion (simo) chart
- e. efficiency/time-of-day chart
Q3. In location planning, environmental regulations, availability of utilities, and direct and indirect taxes are:
- a. regional factors
- b. community factors
- c. site-related factors
- d. national factors
- e. none of the above
Q4. A job had an observed cycle time of four minutes, a performance rating of 80 percent, and an allowance factor that was 20 percent of job time. Normal time for the job in minutes is:
Normal time=average observed cycle time* Rating factor
= 4 minutes * 80%
=4 minutes*0.80 =3.20
- a. 3.20
- b. 3.84
- c. 4.00
- d. 4.80
- e. 5.00
Q5. Which statement best characterizes a typical search for location alternatives?
- a. identify the best location
- b. minimize cost consequences
- c. maximize associated profits
- d. locate near markets
- e. identify acceptable locations