Process Analysis Quiz

What is process analysis primarily concerned with?

• Reducing product variety

• Increasing employee satisfaction

• Improving process operations

• Identifying customer preferences

Which of the following is NOT a type of process?

• Single-stage Process

• Multi-stage Sequential Process

• Multi-stage Parallel Process

• Dual-stage Process

What does a buffer refer to in process analysis?

• A decision point in a process

• A type of process flowchart

• A method to increase output

• A storage area between stages

What is the term for when activities must stop due to no work available?

• Bottleneck

• Starving

• Buffering

• Blocking

What is the formula for cycle time?

• Average time between completions

• Time activated / Time available

• Throughput time / Output

• Setup time + Run time

Which of the following is a basic tool used in process analysis?

• Interviews

• Market analysis

• Process flowcharts

• Surveys

What does throughput time measure?

• Time taken to set up a process

• Time taken for a unit to go through the process

• Time available for production

• Time spent on quality checks

What is a bottleneck in a process?

• A stage with excess capacity

• A stage that slows down the process

• A method to improve efficiency

• A storage area for completed work

What is the maximum rate of output of a process called?

• Cycle time

• Throughput rate

• Capacity

• Utilization

Which of the following is NOT a performance metric?

• Efficiency

• Productivity

• Quality

• Utilization