COM Capacity Planning & Resource Management 2

Question 1

Resource leveling in capacity and project management is used to:

Accepted Answer

Resolve resource over-allocations by adjusting the schedule

Answer

Resource leveling adjusts activity start and finish dates to address resource constraints and prevent team members or equipment from being over-allocated.

Question 2

Efficiency in capacity planning is correctly calculated as:

Accepted Answer

Actual output divided by effective capacity × 100%

Answer

Efficiency = Actual output / Effective capacity × 100%, measuring how well the realistically available capacity is being utilized.

Question 3

What is 'aggregate planning' in operations management?

Accepted Answer

Medium-term planning that matches production capacity with forecasted demand over 3–18 months

Answer

Aggregate planning is a medium-term approach that balances overall production capacity with demand forecasts, typically over a 3 to 18-month horizon.

Question 4

A 'chase strategy' in aggregate production planning means:

Accepted Answer

Adjusting workforce or capacity levels to closely match demand fluctuations

Answer

The chase strategy adjusts workforce size or capacity levels to follow demand patterns, minimizing inventory but requiring frequent hiring or layoffs.

Question 5

The Theory of Constraints (TOC) in capacity management is primarily concerned with:

Accepted Answer

Identifying and exploiting the system's single limiting constraint

Answer

TOC focuses on identifying the binding constraint limiting system throughput and systematically exploiting it to improve overall performance.

(COM) Certified Operations Manager Practice Test

(COM) Certified Operations Manager Practice Test

COM Capacity Planning & Resource Management 2