When Balancing an Assembly Line, Which of the Following Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

When balancing an assembly line, which of the following is not a way to reduce the longest task time below the required workstation cycle time?

• A) Upgrade the equipment.
• B) Assign a roaming helper to support the line.
• C) Split the task between two workstations.
• D) Speed up the assembly-line transfer mechanism.
• E) Use a more skilled worker.

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Definitions:

Division of Labor

The allocation of different parts of a manufacturing process or task to different people to improve efficiency and productivity.

Repetitive Tasks

Activities or processes that are performed in the same manner repeatedly over a period of time.

Capitalism

A system where the production means are privately owned and goods or services are produced for profit.

Manufacturing

The process of using raw materials, labor, and machinery to produce goods on a large scale for consumption or further use in other industries.