FLOW PROCESS CHART REVIEW QUESTIONS A number of questions are asked below dealing with the subject matter.

Four statements follow each question. Consider the statements carefully and place check mark ( ) on the line provided for the purpose opposite the statement which you feel best answers the question. Answer all questions in this manner except where otherwise indicated.

1. WHAT USE CAN THE FOREMAN MAKE OF FLOW PROCESS CHART? _____1. A file, permanently maintained, of all flow process charts made in his department will provide the foreman with a record of conditions which existed at various times. _____2. The foreman can use Flow Process Chart at meetings with his sub-foreman, group leaders, or operators to encourage them to make methods improvements. _____3. The foreman can use Flow Process Chart as an aid in analyzing any process or clerical routine which he wishes to improve. _____4. Flow Process CharT may be hung on the wall of the office to impress those who see them with the feeling that the foreman and his department are progressive.

2. WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT REASON FOR SHOWING DISTANCE MOVED ON A FLOW PROCESS CHART? _____1. An analysis of the distance moved during a process leads directly to improved plant or office layout. _____2. By showing distances moved on the Flow Process Chart, the points where the installation of conveyors will be desirable are emphasized. _____3. When distances moved are shown, cost reductions result. _____4. The need for faster methods of handling is brought out by showing distances moved on the Flow Process Chart.

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3. WHAT IS THE MOST INEFFICIENCY BROUGHT OUT BY THE ANALYSIS OF DELAY TIME? _____1. The amount of floor space which must be provided to store materials between operations is clearly brought to light by the analysis of delay time. _____2. The point at which action must be taken to reduce the time required to make deliveries of finished products is shown by the analysis of delay time. _____3. The analysis of delay time calls attention to the amount of working capital tied up in work-in-process inventory. _____4. Delay time indicates that greater efforts are required on the part of production expediters.

4. WHAT IS THE PRINCIPAL REASON FOR WISHING TO REDUCE STORAGE TIME? _____1. Money tied up in inventory will be reduced if storage time is reduced. _____2. The danger of materials or parts becoming obsolete is reduced as storage time is lessened. _____3. A reduction in storage time results in the reduction of the amount of space needed for storerooms. _____4. If storage time is lessened, there is not as much chance of materials spoiling through deterioration.

5. WHAT IS THE PRINCIPAL REASON FOR SHOWING INSPECTIONS ON FLOW PROCESS CHARTS? _____1. If products of acceptable quality are to be produced, inspections cannot be eliminated, shortened or combined. They are charted in order to complete the chart. _____2. Inspections are charted because the inspector might feel slighted if his work was not indicated on the chart. _____3. When inspections are included on Flow Process Charts, management can more easily determine the number of inspectors required. _____4. Inspections are charted because they can be improved, combined or eliminated, as in the case of other events.

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6. WHAT IS THE PRINCIPAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FLOW PROCESS CHART AND OPERATION PROCESS CHARTS? _____1. Flow Process Chart are more detailed, whereas Operation Process Chart show only operations and inspections. _____2. Flow Process Chart are never constructed until after an Operation Process Chart has been made. _____3. Flow Process Chart and Operation Process Chart differ little except in name. _____4. Flow Process Chart are used only to follow the flow of material along an assembly line. Operation Process Chart are used for charting all other types of work.

7. WHICH PROCESS OR PROCESSES LISTED BELOW CAN BE CHARTED TO ADVANTAGE ON A PREPARED FORM TYPE OF FLOW PROCESS CHART? _____1. The final assembly of a locomotive. _____2. The handling of a daily time card. _____3. The manufacture of a sheet metal part which may be drilled or punched during processing. _____4. The distribution of milk after bottling and capping.

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