MGSC 368 Applied Projects in Management
Science with final exam questions and answers
to consider Assignment 2 Athabasca
University
, MGSC 368 Applied Projects in Management Science Assignment 2Athabasca
University
Part I: Multiple Choice (8 Marks)
Indicate the correct answer for each of the multiple choice questions below. (2 marks each)
1. A decoupling point is where inventory is carried and allows the “upstream” part of
the supply chain to operate
a. relatively dependent on the “downstream” part.
b. relatively independent of the “downstream” part.
c. relatively independent of operational needs.
d. none of the above
2. For a car manufacturer, the demand for transmissions is considered
a. dependent demand.
b. independent demand.
c. decoupling.
d. inventory redundancy.
3. Four jobs must be processed through two machines. Each job must be processed
on machine #1 before it can processed on machine #2. The following table gives
the processing times for the jobs in hours:
Machine Machine
Job 1 2
A 4 12
B 14 10
C 20 16
D 14 9
Using Johnson’s rule, in which order should the jobs be scheduled?
a. A–C–B–D
b. A–D–B–C
c. D–B–C–A
d. A–B–D–C
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