CPT CPT Production Planning & Scheduling 5

Question 1

Which production planning document authorizes the shop floor to begin manufacturing a specific quantity of a part?

Accepted Answer

Work Order (WO)

Answer

A work order is the formal authorization document that triggers shop floor activity for a defined quantity and due date.

Question 2

In finite capacity scheduling, what happens when a machine's available capacity is exceeded?

Accepted Answer

Jobs are rescheduled or rerouted to stay within capacity limits

Answer

Finite capacity scheduling respects real capacity limits and adjusts job timing or routing rather than overloading a resource.

Question 3

Safety stock is primarily used to protect against:

Accepted Answer

Variability in demand and supply lead time

Answer

Safety stock acts as a buffer inventory to absorb unexpected fluctuations in customer demand or supplier delivery variability.

Question 4

A production planner uses the Critical Ratio (CR) to prioritize jobs. A job with a CR less than 1.0 indicates:

Accepted Answer

The job is behind schedule and needs expediting

Answer

A critical ratio below 1.0 means time remaining is less than the work remaining, signaling the job is late or at risk of being late.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a mixed-model production schedule?

Accepted Answer

Interleaving different product variants in a sequence to level demand

Answer

Mixed-model scheduling sequences different variants throughout the day to level workload, reduce batch sizes, and match actual customer demand patterns.

(CPT) Certified Production Technician Practice Test

(CPT) Certified Production Technician Practice Test

CPT CPT Production Planning & Scheduling 5