At a Computer Manufacturing Company, the Actual Size of Computer

question 144

Multiple Choice

At a computer manufacturing company, the actual size of computer chips is normally distributed with a mean of 1 centimeter and a standard deviation of 0.1 centimeter. A random sample of 12 computer chips is taken. What is the standard error for the sample mean?

• A) 0.029
• B) 0.050
• C) 0.091
• D) 0.120

---

Definitions:

Product-oriented Layout

A product-oriented layout, reiterated, involves arranging the production resources in a linear or sequential manner to streamline the manufacturing process of specific products, enhancing efficiency.

Production Rates

The speed at which goods are manufactured in a given time period.

Variable Cost

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or output, such as raw materials and labor expenses.

Product-oriented Layout

An arrangement of resources in a production environment where machinery and equipment are organized according to the sequence of operations required to produce a particular product efficiently.