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1
The utilization of a nonconstraint is determined by:
A)Its own capabilities
B)The system's constraint
C)The capabilities of all worst nonconstraints
D)The average output rate of the nonconstraints
2
Three global performance measures associated with constraint management are:
A)Profit margin, return on assets, and return on equity
B)Profit margin, cash flow, and economic value added
C)Throughput, inventory, and operating expense
D)Productivity, profit, and cost
3
The fourth step in the constraint management focusing process could be:
A)Buy more capacity
B)Exploit all decisions
C)Subordinate all other decisions to step 2
D)Repeat the process
4
"Exploit" means
A)To get the most out of a resource in terms of the system's goals
B)Add more labor
C)Purchase more of the resource
D)Take advantage of suppliers
5
When a system's constraint is eliminated:
A)Exploitation can begin.
B)The constraint management process is finished.
C)Operating expense is minimized.
D)Another constraint takes its place.
6
A constraint buffer decouples a constraint from:
A)Cost reduction efforts
B)Disruptions at the work stations that precede it
C)Breakdowns that it may have
D)Demand
7
An eight hour time buffer would:
A)Eliminate eight hours of disruptions
B)Provide eight hours of maximum throughput
C)Add eight hours to the lead time of any product going through it
D)Deduct eight hours from total disruption time
8
An assembly buffers ensures that:
A)Parts that go through the constraint don't have to wait for other parts at assembly points.
B)Assembly stations never break down.
C)Assembled parts don't have to wait for constraints.
D)Assembly points do not cause disruptions to the workstations following them.
9
When using time buffers, the rate of input to the system is determined by:
A)Demand
B)The absence of a kanban
C)The production rate of a constraint
D)The utilization rate for nonconstraints
10
When using a constraint management approach to determine the most profitable product mix:
A)The lead time added by the constraint buffer is computed for each product
B)The financial return per minute on the constraint is calculated for each product.
C)The total production minutes for each product are compared.
D)Raw material costs are not considered.





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