An Assembly Line Has to Perform 10 Work Elements, Whose

question 126

Multiple Choice

An assembly line has to perform 10 work elements, whose time requirements follow. An operations analyst has found a solution using some heuristics, as shown in the table. If the cycle time of the line is 90 seconds, what is the efficiency of the assembly line?

• A) less than 85%
• B) greater than 85% but less than 90%
• C) greater than 90% but less than 95%
• D) greater than 95%

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Definitions:

Continuous Reinforcement

A method in behavioral psychology where a desired behavior is reinforced every time it occurs, leading to faster learning.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning strategy where a behavior is reinforced only some of the time, often making the learned behavior more resistant to extinction.

Unconditioned Response

A natural, unlearned reaction to an unconditioned stimulus, such as salivation when food is presented, inherent in classical conditioning.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without needing prior learning.