1. The criteria that influence manufacturing plant and warehouse locations are:
   I. Business climate
   II. Proximity to customers
   III. Total costs
   IV. Political risk
A.I and II only
B.I, II, and III only
C.II, III, and IV only
D.I, III, and IV only
E.I, II, III, and IV


2. The criteria that influence manufacturing plant and warehouse locations include all but:
A.Business climate
B.Proximity to customers
C.Fixed costs
D.Political risk
E.Quality of labor


3. In facility location, total costs include:
A.Regional costs
B.Inbound distribution costs
C.Outbound distribution costs
D.Infrastructure
E.Only B and C
F.A, B, and C
G.A, B, C, and D


4. Methods used in location analysis include:
A.Factor rating method
B.Linear programming
C.Center of gravity
D.A and B
E.B and C
F.A, B, and C


5. A technique for locating single facilities that considers the existing facilities, the distances between them, and the volumes of goods to be shipped, is called:
A.Factor rating method
B.Linear programming transportation method
C.Center of gravity
D.None of the above


6. Regional costs include all but:
A.land acquisition costs
B.distribution costs
C.taxes
D.energy
E.all of the above are components of regional costs


7. The major marketing considerations that have been shown to be most important for multi-site firms include:
A.Price
B.Product
C.Promotion
D.Location
E.B and D
F.A, B, C
G.A, B, C, and D


8. The major elements/components of the transportation method problem are:
A.Supply sources
B.Demand sources
C.Unit shipping costs
D.Shipping distances
E.A, B, and C
F.A and B
G.A, B, C, and D



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