WorksheetsQUIZ DDWG2223 Layout Strategy
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
The objective of layout strategy is to:
A) minimize cost.
B) develop an effective and efficient layout that will meet the firm's competitive requirements.
C) maximize flexibility.
D) minimize space used.
E) maximize worker satisfaction.
The ________ layout's main objective is to equalize the task time for each station.
A) work cell
B) fixed position
C) office
D) job shop
E) product oriented
A hospital's layout most closely resembles which of the following?
A) product oriented
B) work cell
C) job shop
D) project
E) retail
What layout strategy deals with low-volume, high-variety production?
A) fixed-position layout
B) retail layout
C) warehouse layout
D) office layout
E) process-oriented layout
A good layout requires determining:
A) material handling equipment.
B) capacity and space requirements.
C) environment and aesthetics.
D) cost of moving between various work areas.
E) all of these
Which of the statements below best describes retail layout?
A) positions workers, their equipment, and spaces/offices to provide for movement of information
B) addresses the layout requirements of large, bulky projects such as ships and buildings
C) seeks the best personnel and machine utilization in repetitive or continuous production
D) allocates shelf space and responds to customer behavior
E) deals with low-volume, high-variety production
Workspace can inspire informal and productive encounters if it balances what three physical and social aspects?
A) proximity, privacy, and persuasion
B) privacy, persuasion, and permission
C) proximity, privacy, and permission
D) proximity, persuasion, and permission
E) proximity, persuasion, and passion
The main goal of retail layout is:
A) minimizing material handling cost.
B) minimizing customer confusion regarding location of items.
C) minimizing storage costs.
D) minimizing space required.
E) maximizing profitability per square foot of floor space.
Balancing low-cost storage with low-cost material handling is important in which of the following?
A) fixed-position layout
B) process-oriented layout
C) office layout
D) repetitive and product-oriented layout
E) warehouse layout
The fixed-position layout would be MOST appropriate in which of the following settings?
A) a fast-food restaurant
B) a doctor's office
C) a casual dining restaurant
D) a cruise ship assembly facility
E) a washing machine assembly line
