A Process Layout Problem Consists of 4 Departments,each of Which

question 36

Multiple Choice

A process layout problem consists of 4 departments,each of which can be assigned to one of four rooms.The number of different solutions to this problem is ________,although all of them may not have different material handling costs.

• A)1
• B)4
• C)16
• D)24
• E)unknown

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Definitions:

Output Devices

Output devices are hardware components used to communicate the results of data processing carried out by a computer system to the user or another machine, including printers, monitors, and speakers.

Ladder Logic

A programming methodology utilizing symbols resembling electrical relay diagrams to control industrial and mechanical processes.

I/O Points

Reference to Input/Output points on a device like a PLC, where external devices are connected for data exchange.

Memory Size

The total amount of data storage capacity available in a memory unit or system.