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Lecture 1b

The document contains exercises and examination questions related to the coding and classification of materials, specifically plastic sheets and footwear. It includes coding examples for PVC and Acetate sheets, as well as problems related to incorrect coding in internal documents. Additionally, it outlines a coding system for a company's shoe and slipper products, requiring the reader to create suitable codes based on given specifications.

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Lecture 1b

The document contains exercises and examination questions related to the coding and classification of materials, specifically plastic sheets and footwear. It includes coding examples for PVC and Acetate sheets, as well as problems related to incorrect coding in internal documents. Additionally, it outlines a coding system for a company's shoe and slipper products, requiring the reader to create suitable codes based on given specifications.

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EXERCISES AND EXAMINATION QUESTIONS WITHOUT ANSWERS

Exercises B17. A firm supplies plastic sheets made of either PVC or Acetate. A coding system is used and
the following are examples: A PVC sheet 2 metres long 10 centimetres wide and 2 millimetres thick is
coded, 1.04.010.020 An Acetate sheet 7.5 metres long 8 centimetres wide and 3 millimetres thick is
coded, 2.03.008.030 Code the following items: PVC sheet 0.5 metres long, 12 centimetres wide and 4
millimetres thick Acetate sheet 5.5 metres long, 1 metre wide and 2.5 millimetres thick

B2. Problems are being experienced in your organisation with incorrect or missing code numbers on a
number of internal documents. List five ways in which this problem can be alleviated.

Examination Questions B3. a. In connection with control of materials, you are required to: i. explain the
meaning and principles of classification; ji. explain the principles of coding; iii. state four advantages of
using a coding system. b. A company manufactures shoes and slippers in half-sizes in the following
ranges: Sizes Mens 6 to 9” Ladies 3 to 9 Boys 7 to 52 Girls ftove The company uses a seven-digit code to
identify its finished products, which, reading from left to right, is built up as follows: Digit one indicates
whether the products are mens, ladies, boys or girls. The numbers used are: 4 7 — mens 2 — ladies 3—
boys 4 — girls

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_ 3 Classification and Coding

Digit two denotes type of footwear (shoes or slippers). Digit three denotes colour (5 is green; 6 is
burgundy). Digit four denotes the material of the upper part of the product. Digit five denotes the
material of the sole. Digits six and seven denote size.

~ Examples: Code 1613275 represents a pair of mens slippers, brown suede, rubber sole, size 7. Code
1324195 represents a pair of mens shoes, black leather, leather sole, size — 9%. Se You are required to
set suitable code numbers to the following, stating any assumptions you make: i. boys shoes, brown
leather uppers, rubber soles, size 4; li. ladies slippers, green felt uppers, rubber soles, size 412; iii. girls
shoes, burgundy leather uppers, leather soles, size 31. (ICMA, Cost Accounting 1, May 1983.)

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