This set of Flexible Manufacturing System Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Storage Location Strategies”.
1. Which is meant by SKU in storage systems?
a) Saw Keen Unit
b) Shop Keen Unit
c) Store Keeping Unit
d) Stock Keeping Unit
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Explanation: In material storage systems, SKU typically means Stock Keeping Unit. This system uniquely identifies each item type. These are arranged to specific locations in a storage facility.
2. Which type of storage system allows materials to be stored in any available space in the facility?
a) Dedicated Storage System
b) Modular Storage System
c) Random Storage System
d) Mixed Storage System
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Explanation: The type of storage system which allows materials to be stored in any available space in the facility is known as random storage system. In the usual random storage, incoming materials are placed into nearest storage available.
3. Which of the following is the primary advantage of dedicated storage system?
a) Tracking Ability
b) High Throughput
c) Less Floor Area
d) Low Throughput
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Explanation: The storage system which has the primary advantage of achieving higher throughput rates is known as dedicated storage system. It is implemented in a step by step manner based on activity level.
4. Which policy is followed in retrieving stocks from storage in random storage systems?
a) Last in Last out
b) First in Last out
c) First in First out
d) Last in First out
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Explanation: The policy which is followed in random storage systems in order to retrieve stocks from storage is known as first in first out policy. By following this policy, items will be held in storage for the longest time period for making up the orders.
5. Large floor area needs to available for random storage systems.
a) False
b) True
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Explanation: Random Storage can be carried out using small floor area. When compared with other storage systems, random storage offers the optimized storage with high efficiency and low floor area required.
6. Which of the following type of storage system assigns specific locations for storing materials?
a) Random Storage System
b) Dynamic Storage System
c) Mixed Storage System
d) Dedicated Storage System
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Explanation: The type of storage system which assigns specific locations for storing materials is known as dedicated storage system. Locations for keeping the stocks will be reserved in this type of storage system.
7. Items that are to be stored are identified by their part numbers in a storage system.
a) False
b) True
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Explanation: In a storage system, parts that are to be stored and retrieved are identified by their part numbers. It entirely depends on the flexibility approach carried out in the layout. Sometimes, product number sequence will also be followed.
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