Reference no: EM132196652
1) The EOQ model is most relevant for which one of the following?
a. ordering items with dependent demand models
b. determination of safety stock
c. ordering perishable items
d. determining optimal quantities for independent demand models
2) ABC analysis is based upon the principle that
a. all items in inventory must be monitored very closely
b. there are usually a few critical items (A items), and many items (C items) which are less critical
c. the safety stock (in terms of volume) should be higher for a items than for c items
d) an item is critical if its usage is high
3) The identification of parent items is called:
a. Paternity
b. Relationship tracking
c. Pegging
d. Master scheduling
4) ABC analysis divides on-hand inventory into three classes, generally based upon
a. item quality
b. unit price
c. annual dollar volume
d. none of the above
5. The purpose of safety stock is to
a. replace failed units with good ones
b. eliminate the likelihood of a stockout due to erroneous inventory tally
c. control the likelihood of a stockout due to the variability of demand during lead time
d. protect the firm from a sudden decrease in demand