Using the Assembly-Line Balancing Procedures for Any Assembly Line Balancing

question 25

Multiple Choice

Using the assembly-line balancing procedures for any assembly line balancing problem, comparing the theoretical number of work stations (call it X) and the actual number of work stations required using shortest processing time first rule (call it Y) , which of the following is most appropriate?

• A)X is always less than Y
• B)X is sometimes more than Y
• C)X is never less than Y
• D)X is sometimes less than Y and sometimes more than Y
• E)X is always less than or equal to Y.

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Definitions:

Gross Profit Method

An accounting technique used to estimate inventory levels and cost of goods sold by utilizing the gross profit margin.

Net Sales

The total revenue from sales minus returns, allowances for damaged or missing goods, and discounts.

Moving-Average Method

The Moving-Average Method is an inventory costing method that averages the costs of inventory over time to determine the value of sold and remaining stock.

Perpetual Inventory System

An inventory control method that records the sale or purchase of inventory in real-time through the use of computerized systems.