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Production and Operations Management

True/FalseQuestion: Objective of Work Study is to improve Productivity

Correct Answer: True

True/FalseQuestion: After goods have been manufactured, route sheets and operation layouts should not be

collected back.

Correct Answer: False

Multiple Choice Single Answer

Question: How is the probability of acceptance in case of Acceptable Quality Level (AQL)?Correct Answer: Very high

True/False

Question: For p-chart, p bar is the ratio of total number of units inspected to the total number of units

defectives.Correct Answer: False

Select The Blank

Question: The ________ is specified to indicate the maximum permissible variability in the dimensions

product or parts.Correct Answer: Tolerance

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion: Which variable is taken along the abscissa or X axis?

Correct Answer: Time

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion: Which kind of labor force is required in case of Jobbing Production?

Correct Answer: Highly Skilled

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

Question: Which are the general principles underlying probability aspects of project planning?

Correct Answer: Statistically three time estimate of an activity conform to Beta distribution., Expectedtime divides the area under the curve into two equal parts., Expected time of an activity is located at one

third of the distance between "m" and mid-range { (a+b)/2 } away from the most likely time.

Select The BlankQuestion: A ________ is another form of subcontracting.

Correct Answer: Hiring capacity

Select The Blank

Question: The ________ pertain to the climatic conditions which the component, product or material

should withstand.Correct Answer: Environmental specifications



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Question: Which is the right time to prepare stores issue order?

Correct Answer: When route sheet is ready

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion: What is the reason of excessive friction between parts?

Correct Answer: Improper or lack of lubrication

True/False

Question: Cellular layout is based on the concept of Group Technology



Question: How does the control chart of statistical quality control help the operating personnel?Correct Answer: Identify the presence of an assignable cause before it develops


Question: Which are different ways to show critical path in a network?Correct Answer: Thick Line, Red Line, Double Line

True/FalseQuestion: The control chart for number of defectives is more convenient to make than control chart for

fraction defectives since the figure of number of defectives units can be directly taken from the inspection

report.Correct Answer: True

Select The Blank

Question: The ________ is the maximum percentage defective that for the purpose of samplinginspection can be considered satisfactory as a process average.

Correct Answer: Acceptable quality level


Question: Order preparation process for products manufactured to order requires following documents

Correct Answer: Sales Order, Work order, Shop order


Question: The process of changing inputs into outputs thereby adding some value to entity can be definedas

Correct Answer: Operation

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion: Inherent Safety' is one of the principle of good layout. In context of layout, this can be

achieved by the following

Correct Answer: Clear gangway, location of material and material handling system

Match The Following

Question Correct Answer

Toung Sweet

Eye Crack


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Nose Burnout

Ear Impact

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion: How much time does the dummy activity take?

Correct Answer: Zero Time

Select The Blank

Question: The ________ is the maintenance work initiated on a result of knowledge of the condition of

an item from routine or continuous checking.Correct Answer: Condition monitoring


Question: What does tail of an arrow represent?Correct Answer: Start of an activity

Select The Blank

Question: The ________ is the probability that a good lot will be rejected by the sampling plan.Correct Answer: Producer's risk

Select The Blank

Question: The ________ is the probability that a bad lot will be accepted by the sampling plan.

Correct Answer: Consumer's risk


Question: Which kind of relationship exists between those activities which can be carried out

simultaneously and both activities require definite time to finish?Correct Answer: Concurrent activities

Select The BlankQuestion: The ________ are the definitions of the measurable as well as non measurable characteristics

of the product.

Correct Answer: Specifications

Select The Blank

Question: Goods after final inspection should accompany ________to enable dispatch department to

identify and draw correct reference.Correct Answer: Forwarding note

True/FalseQuestion: The steeper the OC curve, the better is the discrimination between good and bad lots.



Question: Which are the different types of flow process charts used for method study?

Correct Answer: Equipment type, Man type, Material type


Question: Which photographic technique is used to record path of motions of the members of the body


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during method study?

Correct Answer: Cyclograph

True/FalseQuestion: Use of accurate measuring instruments and better supervision for inspectors is not possible in

case of floor inspection as compared to centralised inspection system.


True/False

Question: Dust gets mixed with lubricants, forms an abrasive substance and causes pre-mature failure ofmachinery.



Question: Which of the following aspects are essential to ensure quality of purchased items?

Correct Answer: Defining right quality for the job, Vendor performance evaluation, Making sure that

suppliers understand the requirements

True/False

Question: Process Planning is concerned with decisions regarding requirement of machines andmanpower for meeting customer demand


True/False

Question: All activities lying on the non-critical paths must have total float and free float.



Question: Which of the following method can be adopted to overcome the problem of rushing up a job

for it's timely completion?Correct Answer: Use of optimum speeds and feeds, Subcontracting, Job splitting

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion: Which of the following data is unnecessary for scheduling process?

Correct Answer: Cost breakup of products


Question: Which of the following are the major steps of making of the X bar-R control chart?

Correct Answer: Collection of data, Calculation of mean, range, grand average and mean range, Set up

control chart for average and calculate control limits of range chart


Question: What is indicated by the hugging points lying close to mean of the process in X bar-R- controlchart?

Correct Answer: Recording done without actual measurements, Improper selection of samples, Biases in

measurements

Match The Following


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Question: Since value of c can never be negative, hence" if LCLp works out to be negative, it is taken as

zero."



Question: What do you understand by the quality specified by the designer on behalf the customer?

Correct Answer: Quality of design

Select The Blank

Question: Work study is also called ________ studyCorrect Answer: Time and Motion

True/FalseQuestion: Maintenance function must be decentralized apart from a size of a manufacturing organization

for it's better functioning.


True/False

Question: Repetitive movements between work stations which are difficult to be traced on string

diagrams can be conveniently shown on flow diagrams.Correct Answer: False

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion: Which method is used to trace especially those movements which are too fast for human eye to

pursue?

Correct Answer: Cyclegraph

Match The Following


Template Two dimensional cutouts

REL chart Degree of closeness

Flow diagram Tracing movements

Travel chart Distance and frequency of movements

Select The Blank

Question: An Ideal OC curve is ________ shaped curve that accpets all the lots with quality equal to orbetter than AQL.

Correct Answer: Rectangular


Question: What does the points falling outside the control limits indicate?

Correct Answer: Presence of assignable causes


Question: Which information is recorded in an equipment card?

Correct Answer: Date of commissioning, Equipment specifications, Name and address of manufacturer


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True/False

Question: Inspection should be avoided prior to long run of a manufacturing stage as it becomes

duplication of work and cost.


True/False

Question: Delay in completion of projects result in unwelcome additions to the fixed manufacturingexpenses.



Question: Material Planning is an integral part of

Correct Answer: Production Planning


Question: Which of the following policies is advisable in case of low product variety and large volumes?

Correct Answer: Low Skilled Labor & Special Purpose Machines

Select The Blank

Question: In case of an OC curve, the risk of rejecting a good quality lot may vary between ________.Correct Answer: 0.01 to 10%

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion: MRP is based on the concept of inventory demand which is of following type

Correct Answer: Dependent and independent

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion: Plant Layout is concerned with optimum arrangement of the following

Correct Answer: Storage space, Machines, Material Handling Equipment


Question: What is the location of upper control limit in the X bar-R control chart?

Correct Answer: 3 standard deviations above central line

Select The Blank

Question: The ________ is the defect level for which lots are regarded as bad lots.Correct Answer: Lot Tolerance Percentage Defective

True/False

Question: While numbering as per Fulkerson's rule, arrows emerging from the initial event are deleted soas to create one or more initial events.



Question: Why stores issue order should not be issued as soon as it is prepared?

Correct Answer: Material may or may not be available at the time of preparation

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Question: An ________ history card is the record of all repairs, replacements and engineering changes


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carried out in the equipment during it's period of service.

Correct Answer: Equipment history card

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion: Features of Cellular layout are

Correct Answer: It is a type of mixed layout, Uses concept of Group Technology, Facilities are grouped in

to cells


Question: Inadequate production capacity ultimately leads toCorrect Answer: Poor Customer Service

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion: Which of the following factors affect the quality control function?

Correct Answer: Quality of workmanship, Production aids, Manufacturing facilities

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion: Which of the following situations demand the economic consideration while selecting a job for

method study?

Correct Answer: Unorderly movement of men and materials, Excessive process defectives, Too manysuggestions received for improvement from a department or section

True/FalseQuestion: Systematic maintenance system can completely eliminate the wear and tear of machines.


Select The BlankQuestion: The ________ must ensure that the product satisfy the functional requirements of it's usage.



Question: Which of the following can be subtypes of corrective maintenance?

Correct Answer: Shutdown Maintenance, Design-out Maintenance, Design-in Maintenance


Question: Which phase of method study is concerned with analyzing the facts critically, generatingalternatives which form the basis for selection and development of improved methods?

Correct Answer: Critical examination

Select The BlankQuestion: The term ________ implies the foregone profit due to inability of company to produce.

Correct Answer: Opportunity cost

True/False

Question: A network should employ only those dummy activities which are absolutely necessary.


True/False

Question: Even if any activity on the critical path is delayed, project completes on the scheduled time.


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Question: Which is the alternative way of indicating the load other than numerical way, in case of Ganttchart?

Correct Answer: Graphical approach


Question: Which of the following are types of sampling plan?

Correct Answer: Single sampling plan, Double sampling plan, Multiple sampling plan


Question: Which of the following are major inputs to scheduling?Correct Answer: Overlapping of operations, Effective Capacity per work centre, Performance standards

True/False

Question: Diversified labor is adequately available in rural area as compared to urban area.Correct Answer: False

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion: Which of the following cases indicated that the operation has occurred?

Correct Answer: Movement of components to assembly section, Raw material movement, A worker's trip

to grinder to sharpen the tools


Question: What is the reason of fluctuations, if the control chart evaluates that the process is in a state of

statistical control?Correct Answer: Random variability

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion: Product layout is suitable when

Correct Answer: Products have reasonable stable demand


Question: Which of the following charts are used for the recording of data during the method study?

Correct Answer: Operation process chart, Multiple activity chart, Flow process chart

True/False

Question: The operator should not stop production if first piece is not approved by the inspector.



Question: Need for change in layout can occur due to following reasonCorrect Answer: introduction of new product

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion: What do you mean by a single event which represents the joint completion of more than one

activities?

Correct Answer: Merge event


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Question: Which rule is used for numbering of events?

Correct Answer: Fulkerson's Rule

True/False

Question: In case of two handed process chart, the simultaneous activities of both hands are recordedopposite to each other on the chart.



Question: How industry has responded to the fact of existence of inherant variability of the

manufacturing process?Correct Answer: Inclusion of certain tolerance on the basic dimensions in the drawing


Question: Which are the different methods of recording actual progress of work?Correct Answer: Display boards, Progress cards, Network updating

True/FalseQuestion: In case of backward pass computation, the latest event time of the end event equals to the

earliest event time minus duration of that activity.



Question: Which of the following products should be produced by using mass production?

Correct Answer: Refrigerator, Tyre for automobile, Television Set


Question: Which of the following are examples of attributes?Correct Answer: Cracks, Burrs, Texture

Match The Following


Scheduling Device Strings

Interruption for machine utilization Preventive maintenance

Input for scheduling Overlapping of operations

Technique of scheduling Critical Path Analysis


Question: Which are the three distinct parts of the chart?

Correct Answer: Summary, Introduction, Body

Match The Following


Combined Layout Mixed Layout


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Fixed Position Layout Project Layout

Product Layout Line Layout

Process Layout Functional Layout


Question: Following are the commonly used factors considered for evaluation of layout in factor analysis

methodCorrect Answer: Flow of material, Equipment utilization, Working condition


Question: Fixed position layout is adopted when

Correct Answer: product is very heavy involving assembly of large number of parts


Question: Which of the following are examples of specifications?

Correct Answer: Commercial standards, Assembly and testing instructions, Bill of material

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion: Process Engineer does not get sufficient time for designing tooling for most economicproduction run when

Correct Answer: Delivery time is less


Question: What do you mean by the graphical representation of the project which is composed as series

of connected arrows and circles to describe the interrelationship of the activities involved?

Correct Answer: Network

True/False

Question: Latest finishing date is the latest event time of the tail event.Correct Answer: False

True/FalseQuestion: Flow process charts do record movements as well as visual pictures.


True/FalseQuestion: The OC curve is based on the assumption that if the lot is large in comparison to the sample,

the probabilities of the OC curve will follow a poisson distribution.


Match The Following


Scheduling of interrelated activities of small projects with

consideration of uncertainty of duration of activities.

Critical Path Analysis

Two machines & processing time depends on sequence of jobloading

Johnson's TwoMachine Algorithm

Sufficient orders and reasonable choice of machines Index Method


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Time relationship between when a product is required and

when it can be made available

Critical Ratio

Scheduling

Select The Blank

Question: Production control work is ________ in case of floor inspection as compared with thecentralized inspection.

Correct Answer: easier

Match The Following


When to inspect Stages of inspection

What to inspect Specification

How to inspect Inspection devices

How much to inspect Sampling or cent percent inspection


Question: Material control function of PPC is concerned withCorrect Answer: Preparation of material estimates


Question: Main objective of a good plant layout isCorrect Answer: Reduce material handling cost

True/FalseQuestion: In case of X bar-R charts, statistical limits are calculated from averages of samples of n (4,5,

) instead of single sample of large size to reduce the spread of natural variability.



Question: A good plant layout helps inCorrect Answer: Reducing handling costs


Question: What are the uses of the instruction manual provided by the manufacturer of a machine?Correct Answer: It gives instructions regarding installation and operation of the equipment, It contains

note on common troubles with causes and remedies for troubleshooting, It enlists points, frequency and

type of lubrication

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion: MRP utilizes the following informationCorrect Answer: Master production schedule, Product structure, Lead time for

procurement/manufacturing

Select The BlankQuestion: A good maintenance system is not a luxury but a ________.

Correct Answer: Necessity


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True/False

Question: Shape OD and OC curve is a function of sample size and the acceptance number.


True/False

Question: For p-chart, "Inspection by variables" is much faster than "Inspection by attributes"



Question: Site factors for plant location includeCorrect Answer: Suitability of land

Select The BlankQuestion: The ________ breakdowns usually cost more, partly due to damage done to the adjustment

components and partly due to emergency actions.

Correct Answer: Unexpected

True/False

Question: Cent percent inspection is a must if the inspection is of destructive nature.


True/False

Question: Since value of p can never be positive, hence" if LCLp works out to be positive, it is taken aszero."


Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion: Which of the following techniques is used by industrial engineering department to obtain the

utilization index?

Correct Answer: Work Sampling Studies

True/False

Question: An ideal OC curve is never possible only with cent percent inspection.Correct Answer: False

Select The BlankQuestion: A ________helps to avoid crowding of jobs at a particular machine by change of route of some

of the jobs or by diverting work to other machine.

Correct Answer: Control board


Question: What do you understand by PERT?

Correct Answer: Project Evaluation & Review Technique


Question: Which of the following factors play important role while selecting or rejecting a particular sitefrom legislation and taxation point of view?

Correct Answer: Labor laws, Building codes, Policies regarding issue of licenses


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Question: Which of the following concepts must be understood for the achievement of quality?

Correct Answer: Quality of conformance, Purpose of product, Quality of design


Question: What do you mean by the project duration for which the total cost is minimum?

Correct Answer: Optimum duration

True/False

Question: Originating process of raw material influence Process PlanningCorrect Answer: True

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion: Where does the central line is located in case of p-chart?

Correct Answer: at p bar

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion: The product layout has following disadvantage

Correct Answer: Layout is not flexible


Question: The process of changing inputs into outputs thereby adding some value to entity can be defined

asCorrect Answer: Operation

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Question: Production Planning is a centralized activity which includes functions such as ________Correct Answer: Scheduling

Select The BlankQuestion: OC curve of ideal sampling plan suggests that all lots less than 3% defectives have the

probability of acceptance of ________.

Correct Answer: One


Question: The document which incorporates details of process planning for a job is calledCorrect Answer: Route Sheet


Question: Which of the following are types of non-destructive testing?Correct Answer: Visual Testing, Eddy current, Magnetic flow detectors

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion: What do you understand by the difference between the specification limits within which

manufacturing process is expected to produce?

Correct Answer: Design tolerance


Question: Technique of Value Engineering can be effectively employed in design of a product to


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Correct Answer: To meet the intended function at lowest cost

True/False

Question: Inspection Order can be a verbal orderCorrect Answer: True

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion: The ratio of output to input of a production system is commonly known as

Correct Answer: Productivity

True/False

Question: The plotting of activities - critical, non-critical and dummy activities- is strictly according to

their precedence relationship.Correct Answer: True

Select The Blank

Question: A set of activities to keep an equipment in the specified condition is called as ________.Correct Answer: Maintenance

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion: How to claculate the producer risk in the OC Curve?

Correct Answer: Probability that a good lot will be rejected by the sampling


Question: How non-critical activities are shown in the time chart during project scheduling?

Correct Answer: Thin lines


Question: Any premise in which persons are employed for purpose of making any product/s is called

Correct Answer: Factory

True/False

Question: Fixed cost is lower in case of continuous production than intermittent production.Correct Answer: False

True/FalseQuestion: Floor inspection promotes tendency of machines to drift out of limits and produce defectives.


Select The BlankQuestion: Capacity decisions have a direct influence on performance of production system in respect of

________

Correct Answer: Delivery performance


Question: Technique which can help an organization to reduce inventory is calledCorrect Answer: MRP

Select The Blank


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Correct Answer: Overtime working

True/False

Question: A sampling plan which perfectly discriminates will have vertical OC curve.Correct Answer: True

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion: Which of the following is the most popular technique for Project Production?

Correct Answer: PERT & CPM


Question: Which of the following are the most suitable cases where we can use CPA as effective

technique of scheduling?Correct Answer: Overhauling of a CNC machine, Purchase and installation of a newly imported special

purpose machine, Design, production and testing of prototype of a fighter aircraft.

True/FalseQuestion: Sample sizes for the construction of p-chart are typically larger that for Xbar-R-charts.


Select The Blank

Question: The ________ advocates maintenance procedures whereby the condition of the plant is

constantly watched through systematic inspection to unearth unhealthy conditions and preventiveCorrect Answer: Preventive Maintenance

True/False

Question: It would not affect the project completion time if non-critical activities take little loner timethan planned.



Question: Which of the following are the basic requirements of quality standard?

Correct Answer: Definite, Understandable, Economically viable


Question: What is the location of lower control limit in the X bar-R control chart?Correct Answer: 3 standard deviations below central line


Question: Which of the following is not the characteristic of Project Production?Correct Answer: Continuous flow of material, Highly mechanized material handling, Virtually zero

manufacturing cycle time


Question: Which of the following may be the objectives of project crashing?

Correct Answer: To complete the project in the least possible time, To reduce project cost below it'snormal cost, To achieve uniformity in requirement of resources



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Question: What is the basic philosophy of statistical process control?

Correct Answer: Prevention is better than cure

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion: Which of the following cases indicates change in physical characteristic?

Correct Answer: Turning, Grinding, Drilling


Question: What do you mean by the verification of object against predetermined standards of quality or

quantity or both?Correct Answer: Inspection

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion: Who prepares the daily production report?

Correct Answer: Shop Supervisor

True/FalseQuestion: Every network does not necessarily have a critical path.



Question: Which method of critical path determination begins with the end event and moves backward to

the start event of the project network?Correct Answer: Backward pass computation

True/False

Question: Scrap allowance is added to net requirement of material while ordering for materialCorrect Answer: True

Select The BlankQuestion: The ________ is the process of withdrawing the equipment from the production line,

dismantling it unit wise, visualizing defects, effecting adjustments, replacing worn-out parts and finally

building it up to get desired accuracies.Correct Answer: Reconditioning

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion: What is the meaning of "Product features" according to J.M. Juran?


Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion: Which of the following are examples of consumption of physical effort during recording for

method study?

Correct Answer: Bending, Positioning, Unloading


Question: Which three of the following options can be used to reduce the duration of activity duringproject crashing?

Correct Answer: Allocating more manpower and machines than originally planned for, Working

additional shifts or overtime, Awarding work to vendors who charge extra but expedite deliveries.


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Question: Which is the next stage to the inspection based quality control in the historical development of

quality management.Correct Answer: Quality assurance

Match The Following


Bottom compartment of

control board

Bunch of work orders arranged in a sequence in which

they are to be processed.

Control board Pictorial view of machine loading activity

Top compartment of controlboard

Work order of item currently being worked on themachine

Middle compartment ofcontrol board

Work order of item to be processed next on the machine

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion: Following are some of the Principles of Management advocated by F W Taylor

Correct Answer: Selection of best worker for each particular task, Division of work between worker andmanagement, Training and development of the workmen


Question: How the concept of float is helpful to planners?Correct Answer: To decide priorities in allocation of resources, To minimize the requirement of resources,

To prevent peaks and valleys in requirement of resources


Question: Which kind of defect can be called as minor defect?Correct Answer: Which does not reduce the usability of the product for its intended use

True/False

Question: Sampling inspection is best suited when cost of inspection is much higher than the loss arising

from the acceptance of a defective part.Correct Answer: True

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion: Which element of a network represents a task which has got a definite beginning and definite

end?

Correct Answer: Activity


Question: Which features should be covered by the specifications of materials while defining thequalitative requirement?

Correct Answer: Material composition, Dimensions, Any heat treatment if required

True/FalseQuestion: F W Taylor devised a system for classifying motions into basic divisions called Therbligs


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Question: Which portion of the perforated route sheet should be signed by the operator or supervisor?Correct Answer: Lower portion

Match The Following


Scale model Layout analysis

Factor Analysis Method to evaluate layouts

Minimization of production delays Objective of good layout

Maximum visibility Principles of good layout

True/False

Question: Process Sheets for parts in batch production are not maintained as standard process sheet


True/False

Question: Theoretical capacity equals number of normal working hours of that machine.Correct Answer: True


Question: Which are the basic requirements of the "Quality of Design "?Correct Answer: Identification of right product, Selection of appropriate features, Ensure that product

renders satisfactory service to customer

Match The Following


Change in chemical characteristic Chemical reaction

Consumption of effort Posting a ledger

Information given Giving directions or instructions

Subtraction Removal of worn-out part from a machine

True/False

Question: Skill of labor force in a product type layout is usually higher than in the process type of layoutCorrect Answer: False

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion: What is the base for considering activity time as single time estimate or three time estimate?

Correct Answer: Level of uncertainty

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion: Product layout is employed for manufacturing following products

Correct Answer: refrigerators

True/False


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Question: Suburban location provides the compromise between rural and urban locations.


Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion: Which time is determined by the backward pass computation method of determination of

critical path?

Correct Answer: Latest allowable time for each event


Question: What do you understand by the measurement of work to establish allowed time for a job for thedefined method?

Correct Answer: Work measurement


Question: Out of two basic criteria for the selection of a manufacturing method, one is, it must be able to

meet the specifications of final product and the other is, it must be

Correct Answer: Cost effective method

True/False

Question: Kanban system is essentially a computer based system for production scheduling and controlCorrect Answer: False

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion: Which of the following symbols are used in flow process chart but not used in operation

process chart?

Correct Answer: Storage, Delay, Transport


Question: In case of Batch Production which kind of labor is expected?

Correct Answer: Skilled in one specific Manufacturing Process


Question: Which kind of preventive inspection detects some maintenance related characteristics bymaking use of human senses, when equipment is in operation?

Correct Answer: External inspection


Question: How dummy activities are shown in the time chart during project scheduling?

Correct Answer: Vertical lines


Question: Which are the advantages of suburban location?

Correct Answer: Availability of adequate land at lower cost, Both skilled and unskilled labor can beavailable, Plant expansion is easier due to less or no restriction for building and construction

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion: Which utilities are considered as infrastructural requirements?

Correct Answer: Disposal of waste, Power, Water


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Question: What do you understand by the timeframe for the maintenance needs of the equipment?

Correct Answer: Maintenance inspection schedule


Question: Which of the following are assignable cause?

Correct Answer: Large variations in hardness of material, Tool wear, Errors in setting


Question: Gross requirement of finished product is determined on the basis of followingCorrect Answer: Forecasted sales, Pending sales order, Management decision to stock

Select The BlankQuestion: The ________ includes preventive maintenance activities whose needs are identified through

inspection which requires stoppage of machines.

Correct Answer: Shutdown Maintenance

Select The Blank

Question: One detachable ticket is prepared for each ________.

Correct Answer: Operation


Question: Why graphical method of recording is preferred over the descriptive method during methodstudy?

Correct Answer: It segregates effective part form ineffective parts, It reduces effort involved in writing,

Critical examinations easier and more effective


Question: Which are the sub factors of community facilities or social infrastructure?

Correct Answer: Accommodation, Educational, Entertainment

True/False

Question: Expediting action is necessary if the delays and interruptions are abnormal and hence anysubsequent delay is bound to extend the promised delivery date.


True/False

Question: Breakdown of machines, absenteeism of worker does not dislocate the manufacturing activity

in process layout



Question: What do you mean by lowest possible direct cost required to complete an activity within it'scrashed time?

Correct Answer: Crash cost


Question: Which are the first three steps of Critical Path Analysis technique?

Correct Answer: Activity relationships, Activity identification, Network construction


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Select The Blank

Question: The ________ is a set of tools and techniques by which products are made to comply with the

specifications at minimum cost to the firm.Correct Answer: Quality control system

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion: Which of the following method can be used to record the facts during the method study?

Correct Answer: Micromotion study, Cyclegraph, Chronocyclegraph


Question: How many of the following are types of specification?

Correct Answer: Material specifications, Dimensional specifications, Performance specifications


Question: Plant layout facilitates processing of products in most effective manner through the following

Correct Answer: Shortest possible distance, Shortest processing time, Minimum movement

True/False

Question: Operation Process Chart provides information on time and distancesCorrect Answer: False

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion: Management often fails to realize the importance of efficient layout due to following reason

Correct Answer: losses resulting from poor layout are not directly shown in the financial statements

True/FalseQuestion: Inspection order is must even for simple jobs which can be inspected by shop inspector with

the tooling available on shop.


Match The Following


Emerson Efficiency Plan Wage Payment

Craft Facilities Planning

Work Sampling Machine utilization

Gantt Chart Production Scheduling

True/FalseQuestion: Feasibility of time schedule requires that an activity be scheduled before any of it's

predecessors are scheduled.


True/False

Question: Planned lubrication is said to be the nervous system of the equipment.



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True/False

Question: A network should be progression of activities always moving forward.



Question: Which is the ideal place to write a description of an activity in a network?

Correct Answer: Above the arrow

True/False

Question: For p-chart, the central line of fraction defectives is determined by average percentagedefectives.



Question: Which kind of inspection is followed in case of product layout?

Correct Answer: Pilot inspection

True/False

Question: As a general rule, the number of tail event of an activity is more than that of it's head event.



Question: Which of the following are important considerations concerning activity times?Correct Answer: Activity time should be obtained from the person responsible for the completion of an

activity, Activity time must be independent of any influence which the preceding or succeeding activity

may have on it., Activity time may assume that just the normal quantity of resources required to carry out

the activity are available.


Question: Following are some of the factors considered for evaluation of alternative layoutsCorrect Answer: Flow of Material, Equipment utilization, Ease of supervision

True/FalseQuestion: All activities must not be tied up into the network



Question: What do you mean by lowest possible direct cost required to complete an activity within it's

normal time?

Correct Answer: Normal cost


Question: In an organization there may not be a formal PPC department ifCorrect Answer: Work is highly repetitive in nature, Planning activities are performed by the line staff,

Number of workmen is not very large


Question: Which of the following cases can be treated as delay during recording of method study?

Correct Answer: Operators awaiting instructions from supervisor, Worker waiting for his turn at tools


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stores, Jobs awaiting at the machines for their turn


Question: Scale model used for layout analysis have following advantagesCorrect Answer: Non-technical person finds it easy to comprehend, Overhead facilities can be shown,

Models can be shifted easily


Question: Which of the following technique is event oriented?

Correct Answer: Project Evaluation & Review Technique

Match The Following


Crash cost of an activity Cc

Normal time of an activity Tn

Crash time of activity Tc

Normal cost of an activity Cn

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion: What are uses of diagrams in method study?

Correct Answer: Study different plant layouts and select the most optimum one, Study the extent of

traffic over the different routes of the plant, Identify the extent of backtracking, cross traffic and obstacles

encountered during the movement of material.

True/False

Question: A load chart specifies the work to be carried out by each person of company during shift hours.Correct Answer: False

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion: Route Sheet generally contains following information

Correct Answer: Material Specification, Sequence of operation, Skill of Labor

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion: Expediting function is concerned with following activities

Correct Answer: Progress chasing to identify delays which may hold up production, Communicating

possible delays in delivery date commitment to sales department, Devising cures to keep rate ofproduction in line with schedule

True/FalseQuestion: In case of forward pass computation, the earliest event time of the first event is zero.



Question: What is represented by an arrow in a network?

Correct Answer: Activity

True/False


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Question: As a general rule, a site five times the actual plant size is considered minimum for parking,

access facilities and future expansion.


True/False

Question: Independent float either affects the float of preceding activities or that of succeeding activities.



Question: The document raised by PPC which authorizes different functions to take action as perinstruction is called

Correct Answer: Work Order


Question: A good layout makes effective use of space. Utilization of space for a department like Stores

can be measured by

Correct Answer: Proportion of Cubic volume space utilized


Question: What does CPA stand for?Correct Answer: Critical Path Analysis

True/FalseQuestion: Grouping of machines gives a lot of flexibility in loading and scheduling


Select The BlankQuestion: The design of any layout is governed by large number of factors and the best layout is expected

to ________ all these factors.

Correct Answer: Optimise

Select The Blank

Question: Function concerned with fixation of time allowed to qualified worker for a job is called________.

Correct Answer: Work Measurement

True/False

Question: Root cause of most of the breakdowns is failure of the lubrication system.



Question: Which of the following are steps to identify the critical path in a small network?

Correct Answer: Compare the durations of all paths to identify the longest path., Sum up the durations ofactivities along each path., Enumerate all paths in the network and list down activities on each path.

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion: What are the benefits of overhauling?

Correct Answer: It increases useful life of an equipment and it's parts, Advance planning allows to attend

equipment without disturbing the production programme, Advance planning allows to prepare and keep


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ready the list of replacement spares

True/False

Question: The event numbers as far as possible reflect the logical relationships of the activities.Correct Answer: True

True/FalseQuestion: Proper care and storage is not an essential part of a well planned lubrication system.


True/False

Question: It is not necessary to know spare time available on the non-critical path to allow a little delay

for non-critical activity.Correct Answer: False

True/False

Question: In case of X bar-R charts, it is ensured that the assignable causes are detected before thetolerances are violated, upper and lower statistical limits are worked out and inserted into a chart.


Select The Blank

Question: The ________ is the process of assigning calendar dates to the various operations of a job.

Correct Answer: Scheduling

Select The Blank

Question: Two well-known timing methods are cumulative method and ________.

Correct Answer: Fly back method


Question: How many types of charts are used for the purpose of method study?Correct Answer: Four

True/FalseQuestion: Sampling inspection suffice to check the work of line inspectors and stage inspectors.



Question: Where the ignorance towards the degradation of machine leads to?

Correct Answer: Eventual breakdown


Question: One of the sophisticated operations research techniques used in material planning is

Correct Answer: Dynamic programming

True/False

Question: It pays in the long run to inform the customer regarding expected delays in the deliveries.Correct Answer: True

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Question: A ________ is another typical chart which is used to record frequency of movements between

work centers.

Correct Answer: Travel chart

True/False

Question: Cent percent inspection does not mean inspection of component for 100% quality

characteristics.Correct Answer: True

Select The BlankQuestion: Any incentive scheme must achieve the ________ of the organization.

Correct Answer: Objectives


Question: Document raised by Sales department for goods manufactured to stock is called

Correct Answer: Shipment order


Question: What do you mean by planned corrective maintenance which provides an opportunity to

undertake design modifications in the equipment to eliminate or reduce frequency of breakdowns.Correct Answer: Design-out Maintenance

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LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS


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Select The BlankQuestion The ________ is the probability that a good lot will be rejected by

the sampling plan.Correct Answer Producer's risk

Your Answer Producer's risk

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Which of the following are the basic requirements of quality

standard?Correct Answer Deifinite , Undesrstandable , Economically viable

Your Answer Deifinite , Undesrstandable , Economically viable

Select The BlankQuestion The ________ is the defect level for which lots are regarded as bad

lots.

Correct Answer Lot Tolerance Percentage Defective

Your Answer Lot Tolerance Percentage Defective

Select The BlankQuestion An ________ history card is the record of all repairs, replacements

and engineering changes carried out in the equipment during it'speriod of service.

Correct Answer Equipment history card

Your Answer Equipment history card

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Which of the following are scheduling techniques?

Correct Answer Critical Path Analysis , Index Method , Johnson's two machinealgorithm

Your Answer Critical Path Analysis , Index Method , Johnson's two machinealgorithm

True/FalseQuestion Sampling inspection suffice to check the work of line inspectors

and stage inspectors.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Select The BlankQuestion The ________ advocates maintenance procedures whereby the

condition of the plant is constantly watched through systematicinspection to unearth unhealthy conditions and preventive

Correct Answer Preventive Maintenance

Your Answer Preventive Maintenance


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What do you understand by the measurement of work to establish allowed time fora job for the defined method?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Methodstudy

Motioneconomy

Failuremode effectanalysis

Workmeasurement

The is the maximum percentagedefective that for the purpose of sampling inspection can be considered

satisfactory as a process average.

The is the maximum percentagedefective that for the purpose of sampling inspection can be consideredsatisfactory as a process average.

What can be the worst effect due to excessive vibration?

a)

b)

c)d)

Reducedlabour efficiency

Breakdown

Reducedmachine efficiency

Reducedsalvage value ofmachine

The plotting of activities - critical, non-criticaland dummy activities- is strictly according to

their precedence relationship.

True

False

47. Plant Layout isconcerned withoptimumarrangement of thefollowing


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a)

b)

c)

d)

Storage space

Machines

MaterialHandlingEquipment

Sequence ofoperation

Which of the followingare assignable cause?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Largevaraitions inhardness ofmaterial

Toolwear

Play inguide rods

Errors

in setting



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True/FalseQuestion Inspection should be conducted prior to an operaion, after whose

completion no rework whatsoever is possible.Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Which are major benefits of identifying the critical path?

Correct Answer It helps to identify the set of activities and events which are criticaland as such must be carefully controlled and monitored , Itidentifies activities to be given preference in allocation of resources.

, It helps to exercise "control by exception".Your Answer It helps to identify the set of activities and events which are critical

and as such must be carefully controlled and monitored , Itidentifies activities to be given preference in allocation of resources., It helps to exercise "control by exception".

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Which of the following products should be produced by using mass

production?

Correct Answer Refrigerator , Tyre for automobile , Television Set

Your Answer Refrigerator , Tyre for automobile , Television Set

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion What do you mean by lowest possible direct cost required to

complete an activity within it's normal time?

Correct Answer Normal cost

Your Answer Normal cost

Select The Blank

Question Production Planning is a centralised activity which includesfunctions such as ________

Correct Answer Scheduling

Your Answer Scheduling

True/FalseQuestion For p-chart, "Inspection by variables" is much faster than

"Inspection by attributes"

Correct Answer False

Your Answer False

Select The BlankQuestion The ________ are the definitions of the measurable as well as

nonmeasurable characteristics of the product.


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Use of accurate measuring instruments and better supervision for inspectors is not

possible in case of floor inspection as compared to centralised inspection system.

True

False

1. Expected time 1

1. Te

2. Optimistic time 2. p

3. Most likely time 3. a

4. Pessimistic time 4. m

5. b

6. o

A helps toavoid crowding of jobs at aparticular machine by change ofroute of some of the jobs or bydiverting work to other machine.

The is necessary when the job requires detailed of one or more of the jobcharacteristics with the help of special equipment which is not available at the producing company.What is the cause of inherent variation or internal variation?

a)b)

c)

d)

Machine

variation

Rawmaterial variation

Worker'sefficiency

Cumulativeeffect of numberof chance causes

Which varaible is taken along the ordinate or Y axis?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Quality

Mean

Time

Standarddeviation


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Production control work is in caseof floor inspection as compared with the centralised

inspection.

Which rule is usedfor numbering of

events?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Taylor's Rule

Juran's Rule

Magic Rule

Fulkerson'sRule

The advantages of

Factor Analysis methodover Balancingadvantages againstdisadvantage methodsare

a)

b)

c)

d)

Considersintangiblecosts/benefits

Is a rationalmethod

Analysis ismore objective

Less timeconsuming

d

c


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Management often fails to

realize the importance ofefficient layout due tofollowing reason

a)

b)

c)

d)

Following are some of the Principles of Management advocated by F W Taylor

a)

b)

c)

d)

Selectionof best workerfor each

particular task

Division of

work betweenworker andmanagement

Training

anddevelopment ofthe workmen

Workerempowerment

Objective of Work Study is to improve Productivity

True

False

F W Taylor devised a system for classifying motions into basic divisions called

Therbligs

True


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False

Which of the following policies is advisable in case of lowproduct variety and large volumes?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Semiskilled

Labour &General Purpose

Machines

HighlySkilled Labour &

Special PurposeMachines

Low Skilled

Labour & SpecialPurposeMachines

Low SkilledLabour &General PurposeMachines

Out of two basic criteria for the selection of a manufacturingmethod, one is, it must be able to meet the specifications of finalproduct and the other is, it must be

a)

b)

c)

d)

a fastest

method

Costeffective method

of latesttechnology

Labourintensive

Which of the following is the most populartechnique for Project Production?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Break

Even Analysis

PERT &CPM

JIT

LearningCurve


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What are the benefits ofinspection and quality control?

a)

b)

c)d)

Adequate

maintenance ofquality

Ensures

parts are withinspecified limitsof accuracy

Reducesthe set up time

Gives

economy inproductionthrough

reduction ofdefective work

In case ofBatchProductionwhich kindof labour isexpected?

a)

b)

c)

d)

Semiskilled

Skilled in all

ManufacturingProcesses

Skilled in

one specificManufacturingProcess

Unskilled


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Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Which of the following processes or activities are denoted by using

symbols while recording in method study?

Correct Answer Transport , Delay , Storage

Your Answer Transport , Delay , Storage

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Which kind of natural delays and interruptions are considered

during estimation of activity time?Correct Answer Shop efficiency , Breakdowns , Absenteeism

Your Answer Breakdowns , Absenteeism , Delay due to shortage of resources

True/FalseQuestion Kanban system is essentially a computer based system for

production scheduling and control


Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Order preparation process for products manufatured to order

requires following documents

Correct Answer Sales Order , Work order , Shop order

Your Answer Sales Order , Work order , Shop order

True/FalseQuestion Quality control determines what, when, and how much to inspect

while inspection actually conducts examination of goods.Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion What do you understand by identification of defects in materials,

components, machining processes or men to fix responsibility ofdefectives, thereby preventing or minimising occurance of

defectives?Correct Answer Preventive function

Your Answer Assurance function

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Which are the major types of defects?

Correct Answer Minor , Major , Critical

Your Answer Minor , Major , Critical


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Use of accurate measuring instruments and better supervision forinspectors is not possible in case of floor inspection as compared to

centralised inspection system.

True

False

A helps to avoid crowding of jobs at a particular machine

by change of route of some of the jobs or by diverting work to othermachine.

The is necessary when the job requires detailed of one or more of thejob characteristics with the help of special equipment which is not available at the

producing company.

What is the cause of inherent variation or internal variation?

Machine variation

Raw material variation

Worker's efficiency

Cumulative effect of number of chance causes

Which varaible is taken along the ordinate or Y axis?

Quality

Mean

Time

Standard deviation

Production control work is in case of floor inspection ascompared with the centralised inspection.

Which rule is used for numbering of events?

Taylor's Rule

Juran's Rule

1. Expected

time1

1. Te

2. Optimistic

time

2. p

3. Most likely

time

3. a

4. Pessimistic

time

4. m

5. b

6. o


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Magic Rule

Fulkerson's Rule

The advantages of Factor Analysis method over Balancing advantages

against disadvantage methods are

Considers intangible costs/benefits

Is a rational method

Analysis is more objective

Less time consuming

1. REL chart 1. Degree of closeness

2. Flow diagram 2. Tracing movements

3. Travel chart 3. Distance and frequency of movements

4. Template 4. Graphic representation of thee major activities

5. Showing overhead facilities

6. Two dimensional cutouts

Management often fails to realize the importance of efficient layout due to following reason

losses resulting from poor layout are not directly shown in the financial statements

Management consider layout decisions as tactical

Change in layout is too cunbersome/time consumiing

Change in layout will be resisted

Following are some of the Principles of Management advocated by F W Taylor

Selection of best worker for each particular task

Division of work between worker and management

Training and development of the workmen

Worker empowerment

Objective of Work Study is to improve Productivity

True

False

F W Taylor devised a system for classifying motions into basic divisions called Therbligs

True


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False

Which of the following policies is advisable in case of low product variety and large volumes?

Semiskilled Labour & General Purpose Machines

Highly Skilled Labour & Special Purpose Machines

Low Skilled Labour & Special Purpose Machines

Low Skilled Labour & General Purpose Machines

Out of two basic criteria for the selection of a manufacturing method, one is, it must be able to meet the specificationsof final product and the other is, it must be

a fastest method

Cost effective method

of latest technology

Labour intensive

Which of the following is the most popular technique for Project Production?

Break Even Analysis

PERT & CPM

JIT

Learning Curve

What are the benefits of inspection and quality control?

Adequate maintenance of quality

Ensures parts are within specified limits of accuracy

Reduces the set up time

Gives economy in production through reduction of defective work

In case of Batch Production which kind of labour is expected?

Semiskilled

Skilled in all Manufacturing Processes

Skilled in one specific Manufacturing Process

Unskilled

POM(8)


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True/FalseQuestion Regular lubrication with carefully selected lubricants is an essential

factor in the maintenance of high grade machine tools working

under continuous load.Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

True/FalseQuestion Under MRP system for common items order for procurement is

placed based on requirement for each productCorrect Answer False

Your Answer True

Match The Following

Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Emerson Efficiency Plan Wage Payment Wage Payment

Craft Facilities Planning Facilities Planning

Work Sampling Machine utilization Machine utilization

Gantt Chart Production Scheduling Production Scheduling

True/FalseQuestion All activities must not be tied up into the network


Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion What do you understand by the quality specified by the designer on

behalf the customer?Correct Answer Quality of design

Your Answer Quality of design

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Which element of a network represents a task which has got a

definite beginning and definite end?Correct Answer Activity

Your Answer Activity


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POm(7)


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Select The Blank

Question In Gantt Chart, the vertical lines devide horizontal linesinto small squares which represents ________.

Correct Answer Units of measurement

Your Answer Units of measurement

Select The BlankQuestion Manual computation in MRP system takes lot of time

and creates lot of ________.Correct Answer Delay

Your Answer Delay

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion How many squares are there normally in a progress

card?Correct Answer 15 to 20

Your Answer 15 to 20

True/FalseQuestion A network should employ only those dummy activities

which are absolutely necessary.Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Select The BlankQuestion A ________ is one of the techniques of work

measurement to establish a time for a qualified workerto carry out a specified task under specified conditions

and at the defined level of performance.Correct Answer Time Study

Your Answer Time Study


Question Components of Production Management include

Correct Answer Capacity Planning , Job Design , Production Planning

Your Answer Capacity Planning , Production Planning , ManpowerPlanning

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Which of the following are activities of corrective

maintenance?Correct Answer Modifications and improvements , Overhauling ,

Emergency repairsYour Answer Modifications and improvements , Overhauling ,

Emergency repairs


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POm(6)


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True/False

Question Only skilled worker can use the fixed limit gauge.


Your Answer True

True/FalseQuestion Availability of training schools, colleges and

management institutes reduces the company's internaltraining needs.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Select The Blank

Question Material flow in process layout is ________.

Correct Answer Discontinuous

Your Answer Discontinuous


Question Which of the following is not the characteristic ofProject Production?

Correct Answer Continuous flow of material , Highly mechanisedmaterial handling , Virtually zero manufacturing cycle

time

Your Answer Continuous flow of material , Highly mechanisedmaterial handling , Virtually zero manufacturing cycle

time


Question Which kind of labour force is required in case ofJobbing Production?

Correct Answer Highly Skilled

Your Answer Highly Skilled

Select The Blank

Question Start or finish points of activities is represented by

________.Correct Answer Event

Your Answer Event


Question Which of the following cases can be referred asoperation in method study recording?

Correct Answer Change in physical characteristic , Consumption of

physical effort , Change in chemical characteristic


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POm(7)


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Select The Blank

Question In Gantt Chart, the vertical lines devide horizontal linesinto small squares which represents ________.

Correct Answer Units of measurement

Your Answer Units of measurement

Select The BlankQuestion Manual computation in MRP system takes lot of time

and creates lot of ________.Correct Answer Delay

Your Answer Delay

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion How many squares are there normally in a progress

card?Correct Answer 15 to 20

Your Answer 15 to 20

True/FalseQuestion A network should employ only those dummy activities

which are absolutely necessary.Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Select The BlankQuestion A ________ is one of the techniques of work

measurement to establish a time for a qualified workerto carry out a specified task under specified conditions

and at the defined level of performance.Correct Answer Time Study

Your Answer Time Study


Question Components of Production Management include

Correct Answer Capacity Planning , Job Design , Production Planning

Your Answer Capacity Planning , Production Planning , ManpowerPlanning

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Which of the following are activities of corrective

maintenance?Correct Answer Modifications and improvements , Overhauling ,

Emergency repairsYour Answer Modifications and improvements , Overhauling ,

Emergency repairs


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Select The Blank

Question The ________ is the probability that a good lot will berejected by the sampling plan.

Correct Answer Producer's risk

Your Answer Producer's risk

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Which of the following are the basic requirements of

quality standard?Correct Answer Deifinite , Undesrstandable , Economically viable

Your Answer Deifinite , Undesrstandable , Economically viable

Select The BlankQuestion The ________ is the defect level for which lots are

regarded as bad lots.

Correct Answer Lot Tolerance Percentage Defective

Your Answer Lot Tolerance Percentage Defective

Select The BlankQuestion An ________ history card is the record of all repairs,

replacements and engineering changes carried out inthe equipment during it's period of service.

Correct Answer Equipment history card

Your Answer Equipment history card

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Which of the following are scheduling techniques?

Correct Answer Critical Path Analysis , Index Method , Johnson's two

machine algorithmYour Answer Critical Path Analysis , Index Method , Johnson's two

machine algorithm

True/False

Question Sampling inspection suffice to check the work of lineinspectors and stage inspectors.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Select The BlankQuestion The ________ advocates maintenance procedures

whereby the condition of the plant is constantlywatched through systematic inspection to unearth

unhealthy conditions and preventiveCorrect Answer Preventive Maintenance


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POM(2)Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

Question Which of the following processes or activities aredenoted by using symbols while recording in method

study?

Correct Answer Transport , Delay , Storage

Your Answer Transport , Delay , Storage

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Which kind of natural delays and interruptions are

considered during estimation of activity time?Correct Answer Shop efficiency , Breakdowns , Absenteeism

Your Answer Breakdowns , Absenteeism , Delay due to shortage of

resources

True/False

Question Kanban system is essentially a computer based system

for production scheduling and controlCorrect Answer False

Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Order preparation process for products manufatured to

order requires following documentsCorrect Answer Sales Order , Work order , Shop order

Your Answer Sales Order , Work order , Shop order

True/False

Question Quality control determines what, when, and how muchto inspect while inspection actually conducts

examination of goods.Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


Question What do you understand by identification of defects in

materials, components, machining processes or men tofix responsibility of defectives, thereby preventing orminimising occurance of defectives?

Correct Answer Preventive function

Your Answer Assurance function


Question Which are the major types of defects?

Correct Answer Minor , Major , Critical


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POM(3)


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True/False

Question Inspection should be conducted prior to an operaion,after whose completion no rework whatsoever is

possible.Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


Question Which are major benefits of identifying the criticalpath?

Correct Answer It helps to identify the set of activities and eventswhich are critical and as such must be carefully

controlled and monitored , It identifies activities to be

given preference in allocation of resources. , It helps toexercise "control by exception".

Your Answer It helps to identify the set of activities and events

which are critical and as such must be carefully

controlled and monitored , It identifies activities to begiven preference in allocation of resources. , It helps toexercise "control by exception".

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Which of the following products should be produced by

using mass production?Correct Answer Refrigerator , Tyre for automobile , Television Set

Your Answer Refrigerator , Tyre for automobile , Television Set

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion What do you mean by lowest possible direct cost

required to complete an activity within it's normal

time?Correct Answer Normal cost

Your Answer Normal cost

Select The Blank

Question Production Planning is a centralised activity whichincludes functions such as ________

Correct Answer Scheduling

Your Answer Scheduling

True/FalseQuestion For p-chart, "Inspection by variables" is much faster

than "Inspection by attributes"Correct Answer False

Your Answer False


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POM(4)


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Question Which of the following cases indicated that theoperation has occurred?

Correct Answer Movement of components to assembly section , Raw

material movement , A worker's trip to grinder tosharpen the tools

Your Answer Movement of components to assembly section , Rawmaterial movement

Select The Blank

Question Delay is indicated by ________ during recording formethod study.

Correct Answer Letter Dee

Your Answer Letter Dee


Question Which chart sets out the sequence of flow of work of a

product, or any part of it through the section ordepartment or a factory by recording the events underreview using appropriate symbols?

Correct Answer Flow process chart

Your Answer Flow process chart

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion How dummy activities are shown in the time chart

during project scheduling?Correct Answer Vertical lines

Your Answer Vertical lines

Select The Blank

Question In a control chart, time interval measures the time gapbetween ________.

Correct Answer Two consequtive samples

Your Answer Two central lines


Question What are the benefits of reconditioning?

Correct Answer Eliminates problems and frequent breakdowns ,Increases life of an equipment , It helps to plan

requirement of replacement sparesYour Answer Eliminates problems and frequent breakdowns ,

Increases life of an equipment , It eliminates need ofpreventive maintenance


Question Who has introduced the useful concept of control chartin 1931?

Correct Answer Walter Shewhart


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POM(5)


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Question The process of changing inputs into outputs therebyadding some value to entity can be defined as

Correct Answer Operation

Your Answer Conversion


Question Which of the following three methods used to selectthe qualified supplier?

Correct Answer By vendor plant surveys , By reputation , Byexperience

Your Answer By reputation , By the perofrmance of first lot , Byvendor plant surveys

Select The Blank

Question Simple processes or activities can be recorded with thehelp of the ________.

Correct Answer Foregoing symbols

Your Answer Foregoing symbols

Select The Blank

Question The ________ is a pair of chart consisting of averagechart and range chart placed one below another on a

piece of graph paper.Correct Answer X bar-R-chart

Your Answer np-chart

True/FalseQuestion Flow process charts do record movements as well as

visual pictures.Correct Answer False

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Which are three different bases to establish an activity

time?

Correct Answer Past experience , Judgement , Historical data

Your Answer Actual measurement , Past experience

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Which is the ideal place to inspect jigs and fixtures in a

mass manufacturing unit?Correct Answer Separate inspection room

Your Answer Shop floor


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POm - 8


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Select The BlankQuestion A set of activities to keep an equipment in the specified condition is

called as ________.

Correct Answer Maintenance

Your Answer Maintenance

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Which are the different types of flow process charts used for

method study?Correct Answer Equipment type , Man type , Material type

Your Answer Equipment type , Man type , Material type

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion The process of changing inputs into outputs thereby adding some

value to entity can be defined as



Select The BlankQuestion ________ in the plan is lost if there are frequent revisions.

Correct Answer Faith

Your Answer Faith

Select The BlankQuestion In Gantt Chart, the horizontal lines devide vertical lines into

sections which represents ________.Correct Answer No. of work centres or operations

Your Answer No. of work centres or operations

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion What are the benefits of inspection and quality control?

Correct Answer Adequate maintenance of quality , Ensures parts are withinspecified limits of accuracy , Gives economy in production through

reduction of defective workYour Answer Adequate maintenance of quality , Ensures parts are within

specified limits of accuracy , Gives economy in production throughreduction of defective work

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Out of two basic criteria for the selection of a manufacturing

method, one is, it must be able to meet the specifications of finalproduct and the other is, it must be

Correct Answer Cost effective method


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POM(5)


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Question The process of changing inputs into outputs therebyadding some value to entity can be defined as




Question Which of the following three methods used to selectthe qualified supplier?

Correct Answer By vendor plant surveys , By reputation , Byexperience

Your Answer By reputation , By the perofrmance of first lot , Byvendor plant surveys

Select The Blank

Question Simple processes or activities can be recorded with thehelp of the ________.

Correct Answer Foregoing symbols

Your Answer Foregoing symbols

Select The Blank

Question The ________ is a pair of chart consisting of averagechart and range chart placed one below another on a

piece of graph paper.Correct Answer X bar-R-chart

Your Answer np-chart

True/FalseQuestion Flow process charts do record movements as well as

visual pictures.Correct Answer False

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Which are three different bases to establish an activity

time?

Correct Answer Past experience , Judgement , Historical data

Your Answer Actual measurement , Past experience

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Which is the ideal place to inspect jigs and fixtures in a

mass manufacturing unit?Correct Answer Separate inspection room

Your Answer Shop floor


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Select The BlankQuestion A set of activities to keep an equipment in the specified condition is

called as ________.

Correct Answer Maintenance

Your Answer Maintenance

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Which are the different types of flow process charts used for

method study?Correct Answer Equipment type , Man type , Material type

Your Answer Equipment type , Man type , Material type

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion The process of changing inputs into outputs thereby adding some

value to entity can be defined as



Select The BlankQuestion ________ in the plan is lost if there are frequent revisions.

Correct Answer Faith

Your Answer Faith

Select The BlankQuestion In Gantt Chart, the horizontal lines devide vertical lines into

sections which represents ________.Correct Answer No. of work centres or operations

Your Answer No. of work centres or operations

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion What are the benefits of inspection and quality control?

Correct Answer Adequate maintenance of quality , Ensures parts are withinspecified limits of accuracy , Gives economy in production through

reduction of defective workYour Answer Adequate maintenance of quality , Ensures parts are within

specified limits of accuracy , Gives economy in production throughreduction of defective work

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Out of two basic criteria for the selection of a manufacturing

method, one is, it must be able to meet the specifications of finalproduct and the other is, it must be

Correct Answer Cost effective method


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POM(4)


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Question Which of the following cases indicated that theoperation has occurred?

Correct Answer Movement of components to assembly section , Raw

material movement , A worker's trip to grinder tosharpen the tools

Your Answer Movement of components to assembly section , Rawmaterial movement

Select The Blank

Question Delay is indicated by ________ during recording formethod study.

Correct Answer Letter Dee

Your Answer Letter Dee


Question Which chart sets out the sequence of flow of work of a

product, or any part of it through the section ordepartment or a factory by recording the events underreview u

production oparation mgmnt

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