APICS CPIM-ECO Exam
Execution and Control of Operations (Page 2 )

Updated On: 1-Feb-2026

A company produces a part with a nominal diameter of 2.0 inches and a tolerance of ± 0.006 with a standard deviation of 0.001 inches. A sample has the average diameter of 1.996 inches with a standard deviation of 0.001 inches. What is the CPK and process capability?

  1. 0.667, capable
  2. 0.667, not capable
  3. 0.333, capable
  4. 0.333, not capable

Answer(s): B



A company has implemented a corrective action to one of four production lines. Before implementing the change to the other lines, which of the following actions should be taken?

  1. Start an A3 process.
  2. Check the effectiveness of the change.
  3. Evaluate the define-measure-analyze-improve-control results.
  4. Train employees on other lines.

Answer(s): B



A work center has one machine that is operated for one shift per day. The shop runs an 8- hour shift 5 days per week. Machine utilization has been 60% with efficiency at 80%. A routing through this work center has a standard run time of .10 hours per piece. Job number 1234 is for 200 pieces. If the utilization is improved to 80%, the difference in calculated lead time for the job is how many days?

  1. 1.0
  2. 1.3
  3. 2.1
  4. 2.7

Answer(s): B



Which of the following methods is used to control variation to improve product quality?

  1. Short-cycle manufacturing
  2. Cycle counting
  3. Buffering inventory
  4. Design for manufacturability

Answer(s): D



Which of the following methods is used to sequence jobs planned for production within the same time period?

  1. Infinite loading
  2. Finite loading
  3. Critical ratio
  4. Part period balancing

Answer(s): C



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