WGU C215 OPERATIONS
MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVE
ASSESSMENT OA 2025 NEWEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS | A+GRADE
A company suddenly finds demand has increased to
140% of its previous capacity. It has been able to hire only
a fraction of the employees previously laid off, and a
warehouse fire destroyed 80% of its inventory.Which two
options does the company have to rapidly meet the new
demand? Correct Answer Hire temporary workers and
Subcontract a portion of production capacity
What are two reasons a company might be hesitant to
provide overtime as a capacity-based option? Correct
Answer Overtime is not a long-term solution. and Overtime
is typically a 50% wage premium.
Why might a company avoid using demand-based options
such as inventory and backorders over a long period of
time? Correct Answer It is more risky.
Which element is part of a financial plan? Correct Answer
Budget projections
, Why is the marketing plan essential to the creation of the
aggregate plan? Correct Answer The marketing plan
provides insight into operations goals and activities for the
year.
What is meant by "duration of the change"? Correct
Answer The length of time one expects to need the
different level of capacity
Which type of aggregate plan is preferable when a
company produces custom or special purpose equipment,
one-of-a-kind items, or highly perishable products?
Correct Answer A chase aggregate plan
What are two common challenges of implementing an
enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution? Correct
Answer It takes a long time to implement and to see any
benefits. and It requires extensive, often complex, training.
What is the primary purpose in using the master
production schedule (MPS) in the marketing department of
an organization? Correct Answer To manage the demand
for promised deliveries
A company is experiencing an unusual amount of
deliveries that are either late or an incorrect quantity.
Which type of system is used to identify and manage this
type of problem? Correct Answer CRP (capacity
requirements planning)
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