Which of the Following Statements Concerning Line Balancing Is True

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning line balancing is True?

• A) The theoretical minimum number of stations must always be fewer than the actual number.
• B) The largest number of followers rule assigns (as quickly as possible) those work elements most difficult to fit into a station.
• C) Selecting the cycle time can never have an effect on line efficiency.
• D) Increasing the output rate may increase the theoretical minimum number of stations.

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