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WorksheetsPackaging & Materials Handling
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 16mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Product density refers to a product’s ____.
a)
volume
b)
weight
c)
weight per volume
d)
fragility
2.
The retail package is the basic unit in unit loading.
a)
volume
b)
weight
c)
weight per volume
d)
fragility
3.
Which of the following statements is false?
a)
a product’s chemical characteristics have little to no influence on the way the product is handled
b)
some products can be exposed to freezing weather; others cannot
c)
the various properties of goods must be made known to consumers to help them make the correct buying decision and properly care for the product
d)
. perishable products require special packaging as they move from source to customer
4.
Which of the following statements regarding perishable products is false?
a)
they require special storage
b)
they require special monitoring
c)
they require special loading
d)
all of the above are true
5.
. ____ refers to materials used for the containment, protection, handling, delivery, and presentation of goods.
a)
materials management
b)
materials handling
c)
procurement
d)
packaging
6.
Which of the following is false?
a)
package labeling is usually done at the end of the assembly line
b)
pictures are preferable to words for labeling a product
c)
labeling regulations may differ from country to country
d)
labeling requirements within a particular country can vary from state to state (province to province)
7.
Which of the following is not a key piece of classification and labeling information provided by the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)?
a)
a signal word (e.g., “danger”)
b)
a picture of the chemical or hazardous material
c)
a hazard statement (e.g., “severe projection hazard”)
d)
all of the above are key pieces of GHS information
8.
Biodegradable plastics cost ____ as much as conventional plastics.
a)
two times
b)
three times
c)
four times
d)
five times
9.
____ systems consider the reverse flow of products, their reuse, and the marketing and distribution of recovered products.
a)
eco-
b)
open-loop
c)
closed-loop
d)
dynamic
10.
How many countries in the world do not currently use the metric system of measurement?
a)
five
b)
three
c)
two
d)
zero
11.
A “box-maker’s certificate” ____.
a)
refers to what box makers receive upon finishing their training
b)
. is given in recognition of superior box making ability
c)
assures that boxes are free from any visible defects
d)
. assures railroads and motor carriers that boxes are sufficiently sturdy to meet their handling requirements
12.
The ____ has established six international pallet size standards.
a)
World Trade Organization
b)
International Chamber of Commerce
c)
International Standards Organization
d)
United Nations
13.
____ pounds is the approximate weight at which there is a noticeable increase in injuries, particularly back injuries, from manual handling.
a)
25
b)
40
c)
50
d)
60
14.
____ refers to the short distance movement that usually takes place within the confines of a building such as a plant or distribution center and between a building and a transportation service provider.
a)
physical distribution
b)
materials management
c)
warehousing
d)
materials handling
15.
. A dry bulk material’s ____ is important for determining the quantity that can be stored in a given location.
a)
viscosity
b)
specific gravity
c)
angle of repose
d)
market value
16.
The total cost of ownership is associated with which of the 10 materials handling principles?
a)
life cycle cost principle
b)
planning
c)
system
d)
standardization
17.
Packaging and materials handling decisions can be made in isolation from other logistics activities.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
Shipping hazards include vibrations, dropping, rough handling, and overexposure to extreme temperatures.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
Failure to comply with labeling guidelines can result in surcharges, administrative fees, or penalty charges.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
Approximately 50% of consumers view packaging as a major environmental issue.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), commonly referred to as vinyl, is considered a friendly plastic because it has few, if any, potential side effects.
a)
True
b)
False
22.
Carriers’ tariffs and classifications influence the type of packaging and packing methods that must be used.
a)
True
b)
False
23.
When a unit load is secured to a pallet, it is more difficult for pilferage to take place.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
The retail package is the basic unit in unit loading.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
Iron ore is more likely than coal to cube out a vehicle (i.e., equipment’s cubic capacity is filled before reaching its weight capacity).
a)
True
b)
False
26.
The total cost of ownership is associated with the system principle of material handling.
a)
True
b)
False
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