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Question 2 (10 points)

If four workers (1 worker for each task) were assigned to the four task assembly line shown below, what would be the efficiency of the worker doing Task B?

Question 2 options:

	43%
	Unable to calculate
	100%
	71%

Question 3 (10 points)

The facility layout that would be used to construct a hydroelectric dam, is an example of a

Question 3 options:

	process layout
	fixed-position layout
	product layout
	cellular layout

Question 4 (10 points)

The facility layout that would be used to construct an apartment complex, is an example of a

Question 4 options:

	process layout
	cellular layout
	product layout
	fixed-position layout

Question 5 (10 points)

Facility layout studies are necessary when

Question 5 options:

	a new facility is constructed
	there is a significant change in demand or throughput volume
	different processes, equipment, and/or technology are installed.
	all of the above

Question 6 (10 points)

A new custom car shop has just opened. The will provide the following services: custom paint, custom electronics, custom wheels, and custom lighting. What type of facility layout meets their needs the best?

Question 6 options:

	product layout
	process layout
	fixed-position layout
	cellular layout

Question 7 (10 points)

What would happen to productivity if the following four-task assembly line went from having 4 workers (one for each task) to 4 workers doing all four tasks?

Question 7 options:

	Productivity would increase from 1 unit in 7 minutes to 4 units in 18 minutes.
	Productivity would decrease due to having extra workers
	Productivity would increase from 1 unit in 7 minutes to 1 unit in 3 minutes
	Productivity would stay the same

Answer 1

Answer 2: 100%

Explanation: in this 4 worker assembly line, the bottleneck worker is at Task B (because Task B takes the most time)

Hence, the cycle time of the assembly line is 7 mins, and

Efficiency= task time/cycle time= 7 mins/7 mins= 1 that is 100%