Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Consumption

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the consumption of petroleum products by the United States?

• A) The U.S. is the largest producer of petroleum products.
• B) The U.S. is likely to stay self-sufficient for the next several decades.
• C) The U.S. is the third largest consumer of petroleum products.
• D) The U.S. has become a major importer of petroleum products.
• E) Petroleum products are no longer the largest source of energy for the U.S.

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Definitions:

MRP

Material Requirements Planning, a system for calculating materials and components needed to manufacture a product.

Rules-Based Dispatching

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Product Mix

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Job Flow Time

The total time taken from the initiation to the completion of a job, including processing, waiting, and transportation times.