Question 1

MRP II is simply an improved version of MRP that processes more quickly and can plan for a larger number of end items.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An MRP system whose records are updated continuously is referred to as a(n) :

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A)   regenerative system.
B)   batch-type system.
C)   Plossl-Wright system.
D)   net-change system.
E)   gross-change system.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 3

ERP implementation probably will not require:

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A)   cross-functional teams.
B)   just a few weeks to install.
C)   intensive training.
D)   high funding for both initial cost and maintenance.
E)   upgrades after installation.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 4

Which of these products would be most likely to have dependent demand?

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A)   refrigerators
B)   automobile engines
C)   televisions
D)   brownies
E)   AutomobilesF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

The inventory records contain information on the status of each item by time period.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The gross requirements value for any given component is equal to the net requirements of that component's immediate parent multiplied by the quantity per parent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The gross requirements at one level of an MRP plan determine the gross requirements at the next lower level continuing on down to the lowest levels shown on the bill of materials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A computer-based information system designed to handle ordering and scheduling of dependent-demand items is used for:

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A)   computer-aided manufacturing.
B)   computer-integrated manufacturing.
C)   economic order quantity.
D)   material requirements planning.
E)   economic run size.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E) D

Question 9

The bill of materials contains information on lead times and current inventory position on every component required to produce the end item.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Project management approaches can help in a conversion to an ERP system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The identification of parent items that have generated a given set of material requirements for an item is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   paternity.
B)   pegging.
C)   requirement I.D.
D)   relationship tracking.
E)   master scheduling.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

Backflushing takes place:

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A)   when inventory records need updating.
B)   after some bills of material have been found to be inaccurate.
C)   after production has been completeD.
D)   when customer orders are being reconciled.
E)   when previous periods' planned releases are converted to scheduled receipts.F) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 13

A regenerative MRP system is one that is updated continuously, every time there is a schedule change.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Load reports show capacity requirements for departments or work centers which may be more or less than the capacity available in that work center.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

MRP II did not replace the basic MRP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An effort to expand the scope of material planning by involving other functional areas in the planning process has been:

Accepted Answer

A)   material requirements planning.
B)   capacity requirements planning.
C)   manufacturing resources planning.
D)   just-in-time planning.
E)   multifunctional relationships planning.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Lot-for-lot ordering in MRP minimizes holding costs for parts that are carried over to other periods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 18

The term pegging refers to identifying the parent items that have generated a given set of material requirements for a part or subassembly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Under lot-for-lot, order sizes for component parts are essentially determined directly from which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   gross requirements
B)   net requirements
C)   economic order quantity
D)   gross requirements minus scheduled receipts
E)   net requirements minus projected on-hand inventoryF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

MRP is used within MRP II systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Exam 17: MRP and ERP

MRP II is simply an improved version of MRP that processes more quickly and can plan for a larger number of end items.

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An MRP system whose records are updated continuously is referred to as a(n) :

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ERP implementation probably will not require:

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Which of these products would be most likely to have dependent demand?

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The inventory records contain information on the status of each item by time period.

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The gross requirements value for any given component is equal to the net requirements of that component's immediate parent multiplied by the quantity per parent.

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The gross requirements at one level of an MRP plan determine the gross requirements at the next lower level continuing on down to the lowest levels shown on the bill of materials.

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A computer-based information system designed to handle ordering and scheduling of dependent-demand items is used for:

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The bill of materials contains information on lead times and current inventory position on every component required to produce the end item.

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Project management approaches can help in a conversion to an ERP system.

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The identification of parent items that have generated a given set of material requirements for an item is called:

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Backflushing takes place:

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A regenerative MRP system is one that is updated continuously, every time there is a schedule change.

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Load reports show capacity requirements for departments or work centers which may be more or less than the capacity available in that work center.

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MRP II did not replace the basic MRP.

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An effort to expand the scope of material planning by involving other functional areas in the planning process has been:

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Lot-for-lot ordering in MRP minimizes holding costs for parts that are carried over to other periods.

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The term pegging refers to identifying the parent items that have generated a given set of material requirements for a part or subassembly.

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Under lot-for-lot, order sizes for component parts are essentially determined directly from which one of the following?

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MRP is used within MRP II systems.

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