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What is the primary purpose of Production Planning and Control (PPC)?  

• A. To ensure that production meets customer demand on time and within budget.

• B. To maximize profit by minimizing costs.

• C. To optimize inventory levels.

• D. To create a positive work environment.

Which of the following is NOT a key function of PPC?

• A. Forecasting demand

• B. Inventory management

• C. Quality control

• D. Human resource management

What is the term used to describe the detailed sequence of operations required to produce a product?

• A. Routing

• B. Scheduling

• C. Dispatching

• D. Follow-up

A master production schedule (MPS) is a detailed plan for:

• A. Inventory levels

• B. Production quantities

• C. Quality control measures

• D. Employee schedules

Which of the following is a technique used to allocate available capacity to specific jobs?

• A. MRP

• B. PERT

• C. Gantt chart

• D. Load leveling

The MRP system is primarily used for:

• A. Service industries

• B. Manufacturing industries

• C. Retail businesses

• D. Government agencies

What is the main purpose of a Gantt chart?

• A. To visualize the sequence of tasks and their durations.

• B. To calculate the critical path in a project.

• C. To determine the optimal inventory levels.

• D. To forecast demand.

Which of the following is a technique used to identify and eliminate waste in a production process?

• A. Kaizen

• B. Lean manufacturing

• C. Six Sigma

• D. All of the above

What is the term used to describe the time it takes for a product to move through the production process?

• A. Lead time

• B. Cycle time

• C. Throughput time

• D. Setup time

A bottleneck in a production process is:

• A. A resource that limits the overall output.

• B. A quality defect.

• C. A delay in material delivery.

• D. A safety hazard.