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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
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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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
Correct Answer: True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Order preparation process for products manufactured to order requires following documents
Correct Answer: Sales Order, Work order, Shop order
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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.
Correct Answer: True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Which are the different types of flow process charts used for method study?
Correct Answer: Equipment type, Man type, Material type
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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.
Correct Answer: True
True/False
Question: Dust gets mixed with lubricants, forms an abrasive substance and causes pre-mature failure ofmachinery.
Correct Answer: True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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
Correct Answer: False
True/False
Question: All activities lying on the non-critical paths must have total float and free float.
Correct Answer: False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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."
Correct Answer: True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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.
Correct Answer: False
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
Question Correct Answer
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
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: What does the points falling outside the control limits indicate?
Correct Answer: Presence of assignable causes
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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.
Correct Answer: False
True/False
Question: Delay in completion of projects result in unwelcome additions to the fixed manufacturingexpenses.
Correct Answer: True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Material Planning is an integral part of
Correct Answer: Production Planning
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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.
Correct Answer: True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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
Select The Blank
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
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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.
Correct Answer: False
Select The BlankQuestion: The ________ must ensure that the product satisfy the functional requirements of it's usage.
Correct Answer: Quality of design
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Which of the following can be subtypes of corrective maintenance?
Correct Answer: Shutdown Maintenance, Design-out Maintenance, Design-in Maintenance
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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.
Correct Answer: True
True/False
Question: Even if any activity on the critical path is delayed, project completes on the scheduled time.
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Correct Answer: False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Which is the alternative way of indicating the load other than numerical way, in case of Ganttchart?
Correct Answer: Graphical approach
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Which of the following are types of sampling plan?
Correct Answer: Single sampling plan, Double sampling plan, Multiple sampling plan
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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.
Correct Answer: False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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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Multiple Choice Single Answer
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.
Correct Answer: True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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.
Correct Answer: False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Which of the following products should be produced by using mass production?
Correct Answer: Refrigerator, Tyre for automobile, Television Set
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Which of the following are examples of attributes?Correct Answer: Cracks, Burrs, Texture
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer
Scheduling Device Strings
Interruption for machine utilization Preventive maintenance
Input for scheduling Overlapping of operations
Technique of scheduling Critical Path Analysis
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Which are the three distinct parts of the chart?
Correct Answer: Summary, Introduction, Body
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer
Combined Layout Mixed Layout
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Fixed Position Layout Project Layout
Product Layout Line Layout
Process Layout Functional Layout
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Following are the commonly used factors considered for evaluation of layout in factor analysis
methodCorrect Answer: Flow of material, Equipment utilization, Working condition
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Fixed position layout is adopted when
Correct Answer: product is very heavy involving assembly of large number of parts
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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.
Correct Answer: False
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.
Correct Answer: False
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer
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
Question Correct Answer
When to inspect Stages of inspection
What to inspect Specification
How to inspect Inspection devices
How much to inspect Sampling or cent percent inspection
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Material control function of PPC is concerned withCorrect Answer: Preparation of material estimates
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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.
Correct Answer: True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: A good plant layout helps inCorrect Answer: Reducing handling costs
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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.
Correct Answer: True
True/False
Question: For p-chart, "Inspection by variables" is much faster than "Inspection by attributes"
Correct Answer: False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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.
Correct Answer: False
True/False
Question: Since value of p can never be positive, hence" if LCLp works out to be positive, it is taken aszero."
Correct Answer: False
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
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: What do you understand by PERT?
Correct Answer: Project Evaluation & Review Technique
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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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Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: The process of changing inputs into outputs thereby adding some value to entity can be defined
asCorrect Answer: Operation
Select The Blank
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
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: The document which incorporates details of process planning for a job is calledCorrect Answer: Route Sheet
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: How non-critical activities are shown in the time chart during project scheduling?
Correct Answer: Thin lines
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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.
Correct Answer: False
Select The BlankQuestion: Capacity decisions have a direct influence on performance of production system in respect of
________
Correct Answer: Delivery performance
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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.
Correct Answer: True
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.
Correct Answer: True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Which of the following are the basic requirements of quality standard?
Correct Answer: Definite, Understandable, Economically viable
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: What is the location of lower control limit in the X bar-R control chart?Correct Answer: 3 standard deviations below central line
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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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
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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.
Correct Answer: False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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?
Correct Answer: Quality of design
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
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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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Multiple Choice Single Answer
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
Question Correct Answer
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
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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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Correct Answer: False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Which portion of the perforated route sheet should be signed by the operator or supervisor?Correct Answer: Lower portion
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer
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
Correct Answer: False
True/False
Question: Theoretical capacity equals number of normal working hours of that machine.Correct Answer: True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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
Question Correct Answer
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.
Correct Answer: True
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
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: What do you understand by the measurement of work to establish allowed time for a job for thedefined method?
Correct Answer: Work measurement
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: In case of Batch Production which kind of labor is expected?
Correct Answer: Skilled in one specific Manufacturing Process
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: How dummy activities are shown in the time chart during project scheduling?
Correct Answer: Vertical lines
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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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Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: What do you understand by the timeframe for the maintenance needs of the equipment?
Correct Answer: Maintenance inspection schedule
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Which of the following are assignable cause?
Correct Answer: Large variations in hardness of material, Tool wear, Errors in setting
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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.
Correct Answer: True
True/False
Question: Breakdown of machines, absenteeism of worker does not dislocate the manufacturing activity
in process layout
Correct Answer: True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: What do you mean by lowest possible direct cost required to complete an activity within it'scrashed time?
Correct Answer: Crash cost
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: How many of the following are types of specification?
Correct Answer: Material specifications, Dimensional specifications, Performance specifications
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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.
Correct Answer: False
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer
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.
Correct Answer: False
True/False
Question: Planned lubrication is said to be the nervous system of the equipment.
Correct Answer: True
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True/False
Question: A network should be progression of activities always moving forward.
Correct Answer: True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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.
Correct Answer: True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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.
Correct Answer: False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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.
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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
Correct Answer: False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: What do you mean by lowest possible direct cost required to complete an activity within it's
normal time?
Correct Answer: Normal cost
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Which of the following technique is event oriented?
Correct Answer: Project Evaluation & Review Technique
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer
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.
Correct Answer: True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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.
Correct Answer: True
True/False
Question: Independent float either affects the float of preceding activities or that of succeeding activities.
Correct Answer: False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: The document raised by PPC which authorizes different functions to take action as perinstruction is called
Correct Answer: Work Order
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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
Correct Answer: True
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.
Correct Answer: True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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.
Correct Answer: False
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.
Correct Answer: True
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
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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.
Correct Answer: True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Where the ignorance towards the degradation of machine leads to?
Correct Answer: Eventual breakdown
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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
Select The Blank
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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
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Document raised by Sales department for goods manufactured to stock is called
Correct Answer: Shipment order
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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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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LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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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
Correct Answer False
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
Correct Answer False
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
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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.
Correct Answer False
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
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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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Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Who has introduced the useful concept of control chartin 1931?
Correct Answer Walter Shewhart
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Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The process of changing inputs into outputs therebyadding some value to entity can be defined as
Correct Answer Operation
Your Answer Conversion
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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
Correct Answer Operation
Your Answer Conversion
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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Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The process of changing inputs into outputs therebyadding some value to entity can be defined as
Correct Answer Operation
Your Answer Conversion
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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
Correct Answer Operation
Your Answer Conversion
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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Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
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
Multiple Choice Single Answer
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
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