Mechanical Engineering : Industrial Engineering and Production Management MCQs with Answers

1 .
In fixed position layout
A)  material movement is less
B)  total production cost is less
C)  capital investment is minimum
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

2 .
Product layout is used for
A)  mass production
B)  job production
C)  batch production
D)  Any one of the above

Correct Answer :   mass production

3 .
CPM stands for
A)  Critical Process Method
B)  Combined Process Method
C)  Critical Path Method
D)  Common Planning Method

Correct Answer :   Critical Path Method

4 .
The unit cost in case of batch production is __________ as compared to jobbing production.
A)  high
B)  low
C)  same
D)  None of the above

Correct Answer :   low

5 .
The average time recorded by work study man for an operation is called
A)  normal time
B)  standard time
C)  representative time
D)  None of the above

Correct Answer :   representative time

6 .
The factors which are to be considered while developing a good wage incentive plan will include
A)  adequate incentive
B)  guaranteed basic pay
C)  ease of administration
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

7 .
The type of organisation preferred for an automobile industry, is
A)  line organisation
B)  functional organisation
C)  line and staff organisation
D)  line, staff and functional organisation

Correct Answer :   line and staff organisation

8 .
Work study is mainly aimed at
A)  establishing the minimum time of completion of a job
B)  determining the most efficient method of performing a job
C)  developing the standard method and standard time of a job
D)  economising the motions involved on the part of the worker while performing a job

Correct Answer :   determining the most efficient method of performing a job

9 .
In value engineering, important consideration is given to
A)  cost reduction
B)  function concept
C)  profit maximisation
D)  customer satisfaction

Correct Answer :   cost reduction

10 .
The aim of value engineering is to
A)  determine the selling price of a product
B)  find the depreciation value of a machine
C)  minimise the cost without change in quality of the product
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   minimise the cost without change in quality of the product

11 .
The main object of scientific layout is
A)  to utilise maximum floor area
B)  to minimise production delays
C)  to produce better quality of product
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

12 .
In time study, the rating factor is applied to determine
A)  standard time of a job
B)  normal time of a worker
C)  fixation of incentive rate
D)  merit rating of the worker

Correct Answer :   normal time of a worker

13 .
Gantt chart is used for
A)  inventory control
B)  production schedule
C)  material handling
D)  machine repair schedules

Correct Answer :   production schedule

14 .
Linear programming can be applied successfully to
A)  banks
B)  oil industry
C)  chemical industry
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

15 .
The most suitableincentive plan for the maintenance section of an industry will be
A)  simplification
B)  piece rate system
C)  group incentive plan
D)  profit sharing plans

Correct Answer :   group incentive plan

16 .
For handling materials during manufacture of cement, a __________ is widely used.
A)  bucket conveyor
B)  fork lift truck
C)  belt conveyor
D)  overhead crane

Correct Answer :   bucket conveyor

17 .
Process layout is also known as
A)  synthetic layout
B)  analyticallayout
C)  static product layout
D)  None of the above

Correct Answer :   analyticallayout

18 .
If A is the total items consumed per year, P is the procurement cost per order, and C is the annual inventory carrying cost per item, then the most economic ordering quantity is given by
A)  AP/C
A)  
B)  2AP/C
B)  
C)  √2AP/C
C)  
D)  None of the above
D)  

Correct Answer :   √2AP/C

19 .
Actual performance of a task is called
A)  an event
B)  an activity
C)  a duration
D)  None of the above

Correct Answer :   an activity

20 .
CPM requires
A)  triple time estimate
B)  double time estimate
C)  single time estimate
D)  None of the above

Correct Answer :   single time estimate

21 .
Which of the following wage incentive plan is applied to all workers?
A)  Halsey plan
B)  Gantt plan
C)  Rowan plan
D)  Emerson's efficiency plan

Correct Answer :   Halsey plan

22 .
Halsey plan of wage incentive
A)  is based upon efficiency of worker
B)  is not applied to all level of workers
C)  does not guarantee minimum wage
D)  is applied to all level of workers

Correct Answer :   is applied to all level of workers

23 .
The production cost per unit can be reduced by
A)  eliminating idle time
B)  producing more with the same inputs
C)  minimising resource waste
D)  producing more with increased inputs

Correct Answer :   producing more with the same inputs

24 .
The work study is done by means of
A)  stop watch
B)  process chart
C)  planning chart
D)  Any one of the above

Correct Answer :   stop watch

25 .
In manufacturing management, the term 'Dispatching' is used to describe
A)  dispatch of sales order
B)  dispatch of factory mail
C)  dispatch of finished product of the user
D)  dispatch of work orders through shop floor

Correct Answer :   dispatch of work orders through shop floor

26 .
Product layout is also known as
A)  analytical layout
B)  static product layout
C)  synthetic layout
D)  None of the above

Correct Answer :   synthetic layout

27 .
When slack of an activity is zero, the activity is critical and any delay in its performance will delay the completion of the whole project.
A)  Yes
B)  No
C)  Can Not Say
D)  None of the above

Correct Answer :   Yes

28 .
When slack of an activity is positive
A)  the activity is critical and any delay in its performance will delay the completion of whole project
B)  it represents a situation where extra resources are available and the completion of project is not delayed
C)  it represents that a programme falls behind schedule and additional resources are required to complete the project in time
D)  Any one of the above

Correct Answer :   it represents a situation where extra resources are available and the completion of project is not delayed

29 .
Which of the following statement is wrong?
A)  The performance of a specific task is called an activity.
A)  
B)  The turning of a job on lathe is an event whereas job turned is an activity.
B)  
C)  An event is an instantaneous point in time at which an activity begins or ends.
C)  
D)  An activity consume time and resources whereas an event do not consume time or resources.
D)  

Correct Answer :   The turning of a job on lathe is an event whereas job turned is an activity.

30 .
Dummy activities are used to
A)  determine the critical path
B)  maintain the required net work
C)  determine the project completion time
D)  None of the above

Correct Answer :   maintain the required net work

31 .
For a small scale industry, the fixed cost per month is Rs. 5000. The variable cost per product is Rs. 20 and sales price is Rs. 30 per piece. The break even production per month will be
A)  300
B)  460
C)  500
D)  1000

Correct Answer :   500

32 .
In value engineering, the term value refers to
A)  utility of the product
B)  total cost of the product
C)  selling price of the product
D)  manufacturing cost of the product

Correct Answer :   utility of the product

33 .
Work sampling is applied for
A)  estimation of the percentage utilisation of machine tools
B)  estimating the percentage of the time consumed by various job activities
C)  finding out time standards, specially where the job is not repetitive and where time study by stop watch method is not possible
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

34 .
In inventory control theory, the economic order quantity is
A)  optimum lot size
B)  capacity of a warehouse
C)  average level of inventory
D)  lot size corresponding to break-even analysis

Correct Answer :   optimum lot size

35 .
A systematic job improvement sequence will consist of
A)  time study
B)  motion study
C)  job enrichment
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

36 .
Production cost refers to prime cost plus
A)  factory and administration overheads
B)  factory overheads
C)  factory, administration and sales overheads
D)  factory, administration, sales overheads and profit

Correct Answer :   factory overheads

37 .
The interchangeability can be achieved by
A)  bonus plan
B)  standardisation
C)  better process planning
D)  better product planning

Correct Answer :   standardisation

38 .
Which one of the following techniques is used for determining allowances in time study?
A)  Linear regression
B)  Performance rating
C)  Work sampling
D)  Acceptance sampling

Correct Answer :   Work sampling

39 .
Travel charts are used to
A)  analyse material handling
B)  determine inventory control difficulties
C)  plan material handling procedure and routes
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

40 .
Process layout is employed
A)  where low volume of production is required
B)  where machines are arranged on functional basis
C)  where similar jobs are manufactured on similar machines
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

41 .
The value engineering technique in which experts of the same rank assemble for product development is called
A)  Delphi
B)  brain storming
C)  morphological analysis
D)  direct expert comparison

Correct Answer :   brain storming

42 .
PERT___
A)  provides an approach for keeping planning up-to-date
B)  permits management to foresee quickly the impact of variations from the plan
C)  provides a way for management to require that planning be done on a uniform and logical basis
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

43 .
A company spends considerable amount on publicity to promote sales. This expenditure in break even chart is shown below the
A)  variable cost line
B)  fixed cost line
C)  total cost line
D)  sales revenue line

Correct Answer :   variable cost line

44 .
The main objective of work measurement is to
A)  plan and schedule of production
B)  formulate a proper incentive scheme
C)  estimate the selling prices and delivery dates
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

45 .
Time study is used to
A)  determine standard costs
B)  determine the number of machines a person may run
C)  provide a basis for setting piece price or incentive wages
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

46 .
Both Rowan plan and 50-50 Halsey plan will provide the same earning when the actual time is __________ the standard time.
A)  one-fourth
B)  one-half
C)  equal to
D)  twice

Correct Answer :   one-half

47 .
Acceptance sampling is used in
A)  job production
B)  mass production
C)  batch production
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   mass production

48 .
In a thermal power plant, coal from the coal handling plant is moved to the boiler bunker through a
A)  fork lift truck
B)  bucket conveyor
C)  belt conveyor
D)  overhead crane

Correct Answer :   belt conveyor

49 .
Queuing theory is used for
A)  inventory problems
B)  job-shop scheduling
C)  traffic congestion studies
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

50 .
Break even point is the point where
A)  fixed and total cost lines intersect
B)  variable and total cost lines intersect
C)  fixed and variable cost lines intersect
D)  sales revenue and total expensive lines intersect

Correct Answer :   sales revenue and total expensive lines intersect

51 .
Which of the following statement is correct?
A)  When slack of an activity is zero, it falls only on critical path.
A)  
B)  CPM technique is useful to minimise the direct and indirect expenses.
B)  
C)  Critical path of a net work represents the minimum time required for completion of project.
C)  
D)  All of the above
D)  

Correct Answer :   All of the above

52 .
In a network shown in the below figure, the critical path is along
A)  1-2-3-5-6-7-8-9
A)  
B)  1-2-3-4-8-9
B)  
C)  1-2-3-4-7-8-9
C)  
D)  1-2-5-6-7-8-9
D)  

Correct Answer :   1-2-3-5-6-7-8-9

53 .
Fixed position layout is also known as
A)  synthetic layout
B)  analytical layout
C)  static product layout
D)  None of the above

Correct Answer :   static product layout

54 .
The procedure of modifying work content to give more meaning and enjoyment to the job by involving employees in planning, organisation and control of their work, is termed as
A)  job rotation
B)  job enrichment
C)  job evaluation
D)  job enlargement

Correct Answer :   job enrichment

Explanation : Job enrichment can be described as a medium through which management can motivate self-driven employees by assigning them additional responsibility normally reserved for higher level employees. By doing this, the employees feel like their work has meaning and is important to the company.

55 .
Military type of organisation is known as
A)  line organisation
B)  functional organisation
C)  line and staff organisation
D)  line, staff and functional organisation

Correct Answer :   line organisation

56 .
When slack of an activity is negative
A)  the activity is critical and any delay in its performance will delay the completion of whole project
B)  it represents a situation where extra resources are available and the completion of project is not delayed
C)  it represents that a programme falls behind schedule and additional resources are required to complete the project in time
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   it represents that a programme falls behind schedule and additional resources are required to complete the project in time

57 .
The time taken by a trained worker to perform an operation, while working a steady pace, is known as
A)  normal time
B)  standard time
C)  representative time
D)  None of the above

Correct Answer :   standard time

58 .
Slack may be positive, zero or negative.
A)  Agree
B)  Disagree
C)  Can Not Say
D)  None of the above

Correct Answer :   Agree

59 .
Time study is carried out to determine the time required to complete job by
A)  a fast worker
B)  a slow worker
C)  an apprentice
D)  an average worker

Correct Answer :   an average worker

60 .
According to Muther, the basic principle of best layout is
A)  principle of flow
B)  principle of flexibility
C)  principle of over-all integration
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

61 .
The factors to be considered for production scheduling are
A)  route sheet
B)  time standards
C)  component design
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

62 .
Slack represents the difference between the
A)  latest allowable time and normal allowable time
B)  latest allowable time and earliest completion time
C)  earliest completion time and latest allowable time
D)  earliest completion time and normal expected time

Correct Answer :   earliest completion time and latest allowable time

63 .
Bar chart is suitable for
A)  major work
B)  minor work
C)  large project
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   minor work

64 .
PERT is an event oriented technique.
A)  Correct
B)  Incorrect
C)  Can Not Say
D)  None of the above

Correct Answer :   Correct

65 .
Break even analysis consists of
A)  variable cost
B)  sales revenue
C)  fixed expenses
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

66 .
Product layout is best suited where
A)  product is standardised
B)  one type of product is produced
C)  product is manufactured in large quantities
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

67 .
Which one of the following chart gives simultaneously information about the progress of work and machine loading?
A)  Process chart
B)  Gantt chart
C)  Man-machine chart
D)  Machine load chart

Correct Answer :   Man-machine chart

68 .
Line organisation is suitable for
A)  sugar industries
B)  oil refining industries
C)  spinning and weaving industries
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

69 .
Two alternatives can produce a product. First has a fixed cost of Rs. 2000 and a variable cost of Rs. 20 per piece. The second method has a fixed cost of Rs. 1500 and a variable cost of Rs. 30. The break even quantity between the two alternatives is
A)  25
A)  
B)  50
B)  
C)  75
C)  
D)  100
D)  

Correct Answer :   50

70 .
Probabilistic time for completion of any activity can be found out from
A)  optimistic time
B)  most likely time
C)  pessimistic time
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

71 .
Linear programming model can be applied to line balancing problem and transportation problem.
A)  True
B)  False
C)  Can Not Say
D)  None of the above

Correct Answer :   True

72 .
An activity of the project is graphically represented by __________ on the network diagram.
A)  a circle
B)  an arrow
C)  a straight line
D)  None of the above

Correct Answer :   an arrow

73 .
Earliest finish time can be regarded as
A)  latest finish time - duration of activity
B)  latest finish time + duration of activity
C)  earliest start time + duration of activity
D)  earliest start time - duration of activity

Correct Answer :   earliest start time + duration of activity

74 .
According to Rowan plan of wage incentive system, bonus is paid to a worker
A)  on the percentage of time saved
B)  on the percentage of time worked
C)  on the percentage of standard time
D)  whose output exceeds 67% efficiency

Correct Answer :   on the percentage of time worked

75 .
Which of the following charts are used for plant layout design?
A)  Travel chart
B)  Man machine chart
C)  Operation process chart
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

76 .
The mathematical technique for finding the best use of limited resources of a company in the maximum manner is known as
A)  value analysis
B)  queuing theory
C)  linear programming
D)  network analysis

Correct Answer :   linear programming

77 .
The product layout
A)  lowers overall manufacturing time
B)  utilises machine and labour better
C)  requires less space for placing machines
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

78 .
A diagram showing the path followed by men and materials while performing a task is known as
A)  travel chart
B)  flow diagram
C)  string diagram
D)  flow process chart

Correct Answer :   flow diagram

79 .
The chart which gives an estimate about the amount of materials handling between various work stations is known as
A)  travel chart
B)  flow chart
C)  process chart
D)  operation chart

Correct Answer :   travel chart

80 .
A device used for lifting or lowering objects suspended from a hook at the end of retractable chains or cable is called
A)  hoist
B)  jib crane
C)  chain conveyor
D)  portable elevator

Correct Answer :   hoist

81 .
The type of organisation preferred for a steel industry, is
A)  line organisation
B)  functional organisation
C)  line, staff and functional organisation
D)  line and staff organisation

Correct Answer :   line, staff and functional organisation

82 .
Time study is carried out
A)  by observing and recording the time taken by the operator for an operation
B)  by finding all the significant informations regarding the job, work place and machine tool etc.
C)  by breaking up each operation into small elements which are measurable with the help of the measuring device accurately
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

83 .
The essential condition for the decompression of an activity is that
A)  the project time should change due to decompression
B)  an activity could be decompressed to the maximum extent of its normal time
C)  after decompression the time of an activity invariably exceeds its normal time
D)  None of the above

Correct Answer :   an activity could be decompressed to the maximum extent of its normal time

84 .
The production scheduling is simpler and high volume of output and high labour efficiency are achieved in the case of
A)  product layout
B)  process layout
C)  fixed position layout
D)  a combination of line and process layout

Correct Answer :   product layout

85 .
Standard time is equal to
A)  normal time plus allowances
B)  normal time minus allowances
C)  normal time taken by an operation
D)  representative time multiplied by rating factor

Correct Answer :   normal time plus allowances

86 .
Merit rating is the method of determining the
A)  worth of a machine
B)  relative values of a job
C)  worker's performance on a job
D)  value of overall production

Correct Answer :   worker's performance on a job

87 .
PERT stands for
A)  Process Estimation and Review Technique
B)  Planning Estimation and Resulting Technique
C)  Programme Estimation and Reporting Technique
D)  Programme Evaluation and Review Technique

Correct Answer :   Programme Evaluation and Review Technique

88 .
A dummy activity in a net work diagram
A)  is an artificial activity
B)  is represented by a dotted line
C)  does not consume time or resources
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

89 .
In Emerson's efficiency plan of wage incentive system, bonus is paid to a worker
A)  on the percentage of time saved
B)  whose output exceeds 67% efficiency
C)  on the percentage of time worked
D)  on the percentage of standard time

Correct Answer :   whose output exceeds 67% efficiency

90 .
M.T.M. is used to
A)  establish time standards
B)  improve existing methods
C)  develop effective methods in advance of the beginning of production
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

91 .
In inventory control, the economic ordering quantity is obtained by the quantity whose procurement cost is equal to inventory carrying cost.
A)  True
B)  False
C)  Can Not Say
D)  None of the above

Correct Answer :   True

92 .
The determination of standard time in a complex job system is best done through
A)  stop watch time study
B)  analysis of micromotions
C)  analysis of standard data system
D)  grouping timing technique

Correct Answer :   analysis of standard data system

93 .
In a line organisation
A)  discipline is strong
B)  quick decisions are taken
C)  responsibility of each individual is fixed
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

94 .
Which of the following are the guidelines for the construction of a network diagram?
A)  Dangling must be avoided in a network diagram.
B)  Dummy activity consumes no time or resource.
C)  Each activity is represented by one and only one arrow in the network.
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

95 .
In A-B-C analysis, which class of items are generally large in number?
A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  None of the above

Correct Answer :   C

96 .
Work study involues
A)  only method study
B)  method study and work measurement
C)  only work measurement
D)  only motion study

Correct Answer :   method study and work measurement

97 .
In order to avoid excessive multiplication of facilities, the layout preferred is
A)  process layout
B)  static layout
C)  group layout
D)  product layout

Correct Answer :   process layout

98 .
PERT analysis is based upon
A)  optimistic time
B)  most likely time
C)  pessimistic time
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

99 .
A-B-C analysis is used in
A)  CPM
B)  PERT
C)  inventory control
D)  None of the above

Correct Answer :   inventory control

100 .
Monte Carlo solution in queuing theory is extremely useful in queuing problems that can not be analysed mathematically.
A)  Agree
B)  Disagree
C)  Can Not Say
D)  None of the above

Correct Answer :   Agree

101 .
At the break even point,
A)  fixed cost is equal to variable cost
B)  total cost is equal to sales revenue
C)  total cost is less than the sales revenue
D)  total cost is more than the sales revenue

Correct Answer :   total cost is equal to sales revenue

102 .
A-B-C analysis
A)  is meant for relative inventory control
B)  is a basic technique of materials management
C)  does not depend upon the unit cost of the item but on its annual consumption
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

103 .
The process capability of a machine is defined as the capability of the machine to
A)  perform definite number of operations
B)  produce job at a definite spectrum of speed
C)  produce a definite volume of work per minute
D)  hold a definite spectrum of tolerance and surface finish

Correct Answer :   produce a definite volume of work per minute

104 .
Service time in queuing theory is usually assumed to follow
A)  exponential law
B)  Erlang distribution
C)  normal distribution
D)  Poissons distribution

Correct Answer :   exponential law

105 .
Which of the following conditions are necessary for applying linear programming?
A)  The resources must be in limited supply.
B)  These must be a well defined objective function.
C)  The decision variables should be interrelated and non-negative.
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

106 .
The start or completion of task is called
A)  an activity
B)  an event
C)  a duration
D)  None of the above

Correct Answer :   an event

107 .
Indirect expenses include
A)  selling expenses
B)  factory expenses
C)  administrative expenses
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

108 .
Valve analysis is particularly of interest when
A)  costly equipment is used
B)  only few components are involved
C)  production is on large scale
D)  jobbing work economics are involved

Correct Answer :   production is on large scale

109 .
Gantt chart gives information about
A)  sales
B)  machine utilisation
C)  production schedule
D)  scheduling and routing

Correct Answer :   production schedule

110 .
The type of layout used for manufacturing steam turbines, is
A)  fixed position layout
B)  product layout
C)  process layout
D)  Any one of the above

Correct Answer :   fixed position layout

111 .
For material transportation, conveyors are used when the prevailing conditions include
A)  loads are uniform
B)  routes do not vary
C)  materials move relatively continuously
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

112 .
A dummy activity becomes a critical activity when its earliest start time (EST) is same as its latest finishing time (LFT).
A)  Correct
B)  Incorrect
C)  Can Not Say
D)  None of the above

Correct Answer :   Correct

113 .
In perpetual inventory control, the material is checked as it reaches its
A)  average value
B)  minimum value
C)  maximum value
D)  Any one of the above

Correct Answer :   Any one of the above

114 .
Routing________.
A)  is concerned with starting of processes
B)  determines the programme for the operations
C)  prescribes the sequence of operations to be followed
D)  regulates the progress of job through various processes

Correct Answer :   prescribes the sequence of operations to be followed

115 .
A feasible solution to the linear programming problem should
A)  satisfy the problem constraints
B)  satisfy the problem constraints and non-negativity restrictions
C)  optimise the objective function
D)  satisfy the non-negativity restrictions

Correct Answer :   satisfy the problem constraints and non-negativity restrictions

116 .
Abbreviated work factor data is applied for
A)  maintenance operation
B)  material handling operation
C)  packing and shipping operation
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

117 .
Simplex method is the method used for
A)  linear programming
B)  value analysis
C)  queuing theory
D)  network analysis

Correct Answer :   linear programming

118 .
The routing function in a production system design is concerned with
A)  manpower utilisation
B)  machine utilisation
C)  quality assurance of the product
D)  optimising material flow through the plant

Correct Answer :   machine utilisation

119 .
Dispatching_______.
A)  determines the programme for the operations
B)  prescribes the sequence of operations to be followed
C)  is concerned with the starting of processes
D)  regulates the progress of job through various processes

Correct Answer :   is concerned with the starting of processes

120 .
Which of the following wage incentive plan guarantees minimum wage to a worker and bonus is paid for the fixed percentage of time saved?
A)  Halsey plan
B)  Gantt plan
C)  Rowan plan
D)  Emerson's efficiency plan

Correct Answer :   Halsey plan

121 .
Job evaluation is the method of determining the
A)  worth of the machine
B)  value of overall production
C)  worker's performance on a job
D)  relative values of a job

Correct Answer :   relative values of a job

122 .
In big automobile repair shop, for elevating and moving the heavy parts such as complete engine assembly, gear box etc., an overhead crane and a fork lift truck is used.
A)  Yes
B)  No
C)  Can Not Say
D)  None of the above

Correct Answer :   Yes

123 .
Which of the following type of layout is suitable for automobile manufacturing concern?
A)  process layout
B)  product layout
C)  combination layout
D)  fixed position layout

Correct Answer :   product layout

124 .
String diagram is used
A)  when a group of workers are working at a place
B)  for checking the relative values of various layouts
C)  where processes require the operator to be moved from one work place to another
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

125 .
The bonus increases in proportion to the increase in efficiency. This statement applies to
A)  Ganttplan
B)  Halsey plan
C)  Emerson's efficiency plan
D)  Rowan plan

Correct Answer :   Emerson's efficiency plan

126 .
A PERT network has three activities on critical path with mean time 3, 8 and 6 and standard deviations 1, 2 and 2 respectively. The probability that the project will be completed in 20 days is
A)  0.95
A)  
B)  0.84
B)  
C)  0.66
C)  
D)  0.50
D)  

Correct Answer :   0.84

127 .
Micromotion study is
A)  analysis of one stage of motion chart
B)  enlarged view of motion study
C)  subdivision of an operation into therbligs and their analysis
D)  motion study, when seen on a time chart

Correct Answer :   subdivision of an operation into therbligs and their analysis

128 .
F. W. Taylor introduced a system of organisation known as
A)  line organisation
B)  functional organisation
C)  line and staff organisation
D)  line, staff and functional organisation

Correct Answer :   functional organisation

129 .
The correct sequence of phases in value engineering is
A)  creative phase, information phase, investigation phase, evaluation phase
B)  information phase, creative phase, investigation phase, evaluation phase
C)  investigation phase, information phase, creative phase, evaluation phase
D)  creative phase, investigation phase, evaluation phase, information phase

Correct Answer :   creative phase, information phase, investigation phase, evaluation phase

130 .
Scheduling______.
A)  is concerned with starting of processes
B)  determines the programme for the operations
C)  prescribes the sequence of operations to be followed
D)  regulates the progress of job through various processes

Correct Answer :   determines the programme for the operations

131 .
In break even analysis, total cost consists of
A)  fixed cost + sales revenue
B)  fixed cost + variable cost
C)  variable cost + sales revenue
D)  fixed cost + variable cost + profit

Correct Answer :   fixed cost + variable cost

132 .
Which of the following statement is correct about the network diagram?
A)  The head of the arrow represents the end of an activity.
B)  The tail end of the arrow represents the start of an activity.
C)  The events are represented graphically by circles or nodes at the beginning and the end of activity by arrows.
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

133 .
In jobbing production
A)  unit costs are high
B)  operations are labour-intensive
C)  highly skilled workers are needed
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

134 .
Queuing theory is associated with
A)  sales
B)  inventory
C)  waiting time
D)  production time

Correct Answer :   waiting time

135 .
PERT requires______.
A)  triple time estimate
B)  double time estimate
C)  single time estimate
D)  None of the above

Correct Answer :   triple time estimate

136 .
Which of the following statement is correct?
A)  A-B-C analysis is based on Pareto's principle.
A)  
B)  Simulation can be used for inventory control.
B)  
C)  Economic order quantity formula ignores variations in demand pattern
C)  
D)  None of the above
D)  

Correct Answer :   A-B-C analysis is based on Pareto's principle.

137 .
P.M.T.S. (Predetermined Motion Time Systems) include
A)  W.F.S. (Work Factor Systems)
B)  B.M.T.S. (Basic Motion Time Study)
C)  M.T.M. (Method Time Measurement)
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

138 .
A critical activity has
A)  average slack
B)  zero slack
C)  minimum slack
D)  maximum slack

Correct Answer :   zero slack

139 .
Critical path method
A)  helps in ascertaining time schedules
B)  makes better and detailed planning possible
C)  provides a standard method for communicating project plans schedules and to time and cost performance
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

140 .
Break even analysis represents the relationship between cost and volume.
A)  True
B)  False
C)  Can Not Say
D)  None of the above

Correct Answer :   True

141 .
In product layout
A)  specialised and strict supervision is required
B)  machines can not be used to their maximum capacity
C)  manufacturing cost rises with a fall in the volume of production
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

142 .
Break even analysis is a
A)  long term analysis
B)  average of short and long term analysis
C)  short term analysis
D)  Any one of the above

Correct Answer :   short term analysis

143 .
The purpose of micromotion study is to
A)  assist in finding out the most efficient way of doing work
B)  help in collecting the motion time data for synthetic time standards
C)  train the individual operator regarding the motion economy principles
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

144 .
The most important function of inventory control is
A)  stock control system
B)  to run the stores effectively
C)  technical responsibility for the state of materials
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

145 .
In a functional organisation
A)  quality of work is better
B)  wastage of material is minimum
C)  specialised knowledge and guidance to individual worker is provided
D)  All of the above

Correct Answer :   All of the above

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