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What is the primary goal of reducing staff and vehicle movements in a service shop?

To increase the number of parking stalls
To reduce the time taken in locating, moving and transferring vehicles (correct)
To increase the number of staff members
To decrease the number of visits to the unit repair room

What is the purpose of conducting a survey of parked vehicles?

To understand the movement of staff and vehicles
To review the parking situation and identify problem areas (correct)
To develop a layout plan of the parts and service facility
To identify the causes of delays in the movement of staff and vehicles

What is recorded on the facility layout plan during the survey of parked vehicles?

The number of parking stalls
The movements of staff and vehicles
The number of staff members
The findings and problem areas (correct)

What is the purpose of surveying the movement of staff and vehicles?

To identify the causes of delays in the movement of staff and vehicles (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is used to record the movements of staff and vehicles during the survey?

A plan of the entire service shop (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to locate the unit repair room and SST room closer to the areas mentioned?

To minimize staff and vehicle movements (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of checking the tool list annually?

To ensure tools are in good condition (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a convenient tool check-out system?

It is easy to administer and use (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where should the most frequently used SSTs be placed in the tool room?

In the most easily accessible positions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a tag system in the tool check-out process?

To indicate which tools are checked out and to whom (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where should general repair tools be kept?

In the general repair area or unit repair room (D) Signup and view all the answers

How should small precision tools be stored?

In their protective containers (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of maintaining a personal set of hand tools for a technician?

To perform work that is not normally inventoried by the service department (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in determining the return on investment for a tool?

Estimate the daily transactions and yearly working days (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of the computer system in the workshop?

To promote good workshop operations and ensure good interdepartmental communications (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the calculation in step 2 of the ROI formula?

The ROI in years (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary to do before replacing any tools?

Determine the requirements and calculate the ROI (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of keeping a record of the condition of all tools?

To determine the ROI for tool replacement (B) Signup and view all the answers

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