Question 1

Which of the following would NOT likely be included in a typical computerized inventory record?

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A)   Lead times and standard costs for each item.
B)   A complete materials plan for each item.
C)   A history of changes and demand patterns for each item.
D)   All of the above are typically included.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

A manufacturing execution system (MES)

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A)   is another name for a shop floor control system.
B)   provides information on job priorities using dispatching rules.
C)   supports managers in the adjustment of lead times to meet customer needs.
D)   has all of the above features.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

MRP is a type of pull system.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

End item A requires three component parts: B,C,and D.The bill of materials indicates that for each completed A,one unit of B,2 units of C,and 1 unit of D are required.Current inventory for the four items is as follows: there are 18 As,40 Bs,50 Cs and 35 Ds in stock.If the lead time for all items is one week and there are no scheduled receipts for any item,how many units of product A can be delivered to customers at the start of next week (week 2) ?

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A)   13
B)   25
C)   31
D)   43E) A) and B)
F) B) and C) D

Question 5

The master production schedule for Product A shows a need for 30 units,and Product B shows a need of 25 units.To manufacture a unit of Product A,three units of component C are required.To manufacture a unit of Product B,four units of component C are required.Determine the gross requirements for component C to complete production.

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A)   55
B)   190
C)   110
D)   380
E)   None of the above.F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 6

The purpose of the shop floor control subsystem is to

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A)   ensure there is adequate capacity to meet the needs of the master production schedule.
B)   manage the many orders placed with external suppliers.
C)   release and manage orders to make sure they are completed on time.
D)   perform all of the above .E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

The master schedule is prepared for product families.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is true about MRP systems?

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A)   Forecast is based on past demand.
B)   Lot sizing is EOQ.
C)   Demand pattern is random.
D)   Objective is to meet manufacturing needs.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

The gross requirements of a part in an MRP system are determined from

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A)   net requirements + on-hand.
B)   net requirements of the end item.
C)   gross requirements of the immediate part.
D)   planned order releases of the immediate parent item.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Safety stock in an MRP system

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A)   is never needed.
B)   is used to provide flexibility to meet changing customer requirements.
C)   must provide a 100% service level.
D)   is planned at the part level, independent of the safety stock of other partsE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

_______ systems use a requirements order philosophy,while _______ systems use a replenishment order philosophy.

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A)   Order-point, MRP
B)   MRP, order-point
C)   EOQ, quantity discount
D)   P, QE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

The parts explosion results in the following outputs:

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A)   purchase orders and S&OP (aggregate planning) .
B)   purchase orders and bill of materials.
C)   purchase orders and shop orders.
D)   shop orders and inventory orders.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

MRP systems work better in a line flow system compared to a job shop.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following most closely describes net material requirements in an MRP system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Gross requirements - planned receipts.
B)   Gross requirements - (on-hand + scheduled receipts) .
C)   Gross requirements - on-hand + scheduled receipts.
D)   Gross requirements - planned order releases.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B) B

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT an element of an MRP system?

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A)   Inventory record.
B)   Shop floor control.
C)   Capacity planning system.
D)   Sales and operations planning system.E) None of the above
F) A) and C) D

Question 16

When a company uses an ERP system,the different functional areas of the business will share a common database.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Forecasting demand in MRP systems is based on the past demand patterns for components.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the use of an MRP system?

Accepted Answer

A)   Many firms have insisted their suppliers also install MRP systems.
B)   MRP has essentially eliminated the need for engineering change order systems.
C)   With MRP, all component, part, and raw material inventories are managed with order-point systems.
D)   All of the above are correct.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Planned lead times

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A)   usually are longer than actual working times.
B)   ignore interference from other jobs.
C)   usually are shorter than actual working times.
D)   assume the work is expedited and completed as quickly as possibleE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following statements concerning MRP systems is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   MRP is a computer-based inventory planning and control information system designed to handle production scheduling of dependent-demand inventories for batch systems.
B)   MRP is designed to determine how much is needed and when the need occurs for items that experience dependent demand (components, subassemblies, parts, and raw materials) .
C)   MRP systems are based on a replenishment philosophy, which indicates that material should be ordered when stock runs low.
D)   The ordering philosophy of MRP may result in "lumpy" demand for component parts.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 15: Materials Requirements Planning and ERP

Which of the following would NOT likely be included in a typical computerized inventory record?

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A manufacturing execution system (MES)

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The master schedule is prepared for product families.

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Which of the following is true about MRP systems?

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The gross requirements of a part in an MRP system are determined from

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Safety stock in an MRP system

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_ systems use a requirements order philosophy,while _ systems use a replenishment order philosophy.

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The parts explosion results in the following outputs:

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MRP systems work better in a line flow system compared to a job shop.

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Which of the following most closely describes net material requirements in an MRP system?

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When a company uses an ERP system,the different functional areas of the business will share a common database.

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Forecasting demand in MRP systems is based on the past demand patterns for components.

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Which of the following statements is correct regarding the use of an MRP system?

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Planned lead times

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A manufacturing execution system (MES)

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The gross requirements of a part in an MRP system are determined from

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Safety stock in an MRP system

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_______ systems use a requirements order philosophy,while _______ systems use a replenishment order philosophy.

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The parts explosion results in the following outputs:

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MRP systems work better in a line flow system compared to a job shop.

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Which of the following most closely describes net material requirements in an MRP system?

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Forecasting demand in MRP systems is based on the past demand patterns for components.

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Planned lead times

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