Production and Operations Management - 21

Production and Operations Management - 21

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What do you mean by the project duration for which the total
cost is minimum?
Correct Answer Optimum duration


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Lack of material planning results in the following
Correct Answer Over ordering , under ordering , stockouts


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


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What does CPA stand for?
Correct Answer Critical Path Analysis


True/False
Question Grouping of machines gives a lot of flexibility in loading
and scheduling
Correct Answer True


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


Select The Blank
Question Function concerned with fixation of time allowed to
qualified worker for a job is called ________.
Correct Answer Work Measurement


Select The Blank
Question 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


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Which of the following is not the characteristic of Project
Production?
Correct Answer Continuous flow of material , Highly mechanised
material handling , Virtually zero manufacturing cycle time



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The process of changing inputs into outputs thereby adding
some value to entity can be defined as
Correct Answer Operation


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 stores , Jobs awaiting at the machines
for their turn


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 of activities along each path. ,
Enumerate all paths in the network and list down activities on each path.


Match The Following
Question- Correct Answer
Emerson -Efficiency Plan Wage
Craft -Facilities Planning
Work Sampling- Machine utilization
Gantt Chart -Production Scheduling


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question 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 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


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Technique of Value Engineering can be effectively employed
in design of a product to
Correct Answer To meet the intended function at lowest cost


True/False
Question Proper care and storage is not an essential part of a well
planned lubrication system.
Correct Answer False



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question A good plant layout helps in
Correct Answer Reducing handling costs



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Scale model used for layout analysis have following
advantages
Correct Answer Nontechnical person finds it easy to comprehend ,
Ovehead facilities can be shown , Models can be shifted easily



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The ratio of output to input of a production system is
commonly known as
Correct Answer Productivity


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


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


True/False
Question It is not necessary to know spare time available on the
non-critical path to allow a little delay for noncritical activity.
Correct Answer False


Select The Blank
Question Production Planning is a centralised activity which includes
functions such as ________
Correct Answer Scheduling


True/False
Question In case of X bar-R charts,it is ensured that the assignable
causes are detected before the tolerances 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 calender dates to
the various operations of a job.
Correct Answer Scheduling


Select The Blank
Question An Ideal OC curve is ________ shaped curve that accpets all
the lots with quality equal to or better than AQL .
Correct Answer Rectangular



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Any premise in which persons are employed for purpose of
making any product/s is called
Correct Answer Factory


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Which of the following cases indicates change in physical
characteristic?
Correct Answer Turning , Grinding , Drilling



Match The Following
Question- Correct Answer
Combined Layout -Mixed Layout
Fixed Position Layout- Project Layout
Product Layout- Line Layout
Process Layout -Functional Layout


Select The Blank
Question Two welknown 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/False
Question 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


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 Labour & Special Purpose Machines


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
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


Select The Blank
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



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Route Sheet generally contains following information
Correct Answer Material Specification , Sequence of operation ,
Skill of Labour


Select The Blank
Question Any incentive scheme must achieve the ________ of the
organisation.
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 understand by the timeframe for the maintenance
needs of the equipment?
Correct Answer Maintenance inspection schedule



True/False
Question Three time estimates are transformed into expected time
before using it into a network.
Correct Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What do you mean by planned corrective manitenance 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

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Why graphical method of recording is preferred over the descriptive method during method study?
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 subfactors of community facilities or social infrastructure?
Correct Answer Accomodation , Educational , Entertainment


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 Multiple Answer
Question Which of the following are examples of consumption of physical effort during recording for method study?
Correct Answer Bending , Positioning , Unloading


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question How to claculate the producer risk in the OC Curve?
Correct Answer Probability that a good lot will be rejected by the sampling


Select The Blank
Question The ________ are the definitions of the measurable as well as nonmeasurable characteristics of the product.
Correct Answer Specifications



Select The Blank
Question The ________ is the watch dog which ensures that every element of production and activities which could affect the quality of end product are regulated to the extent desirable.
Correct Answer Quality control


True/False
Question Expediting action is necessary if the delays and interruptions are abnormal and hence any subsequent delay is bound to extend the promised delivery date.
Correct Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Process Engineer does not get sufficient time for designing tooling for most economic production run when
Correct Answer Delivery time is less


Select The Blank
Question The ________ includes preventive maintenance activities whose needs are identified through inspection which requires stoppage of machines.
Correct Answer Shutdown Maintenance


True/False
Question Breakdown of machines, absenteeism of worker does not dislocate the manufacturing activity in process layout
Correct Answer True


Select The Blank
Question The ________ is the maximum percentage defective that for the purpose of sampling inspection can be considered satisfactory as a process average.
Correct Answer Acceptable quality level


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What do you mean by lowest possible direct cost required to complete an activity within it's crashed 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


True/False
Question Dust gets mixed with lubricants, forms an abrasive substance and causes pre-mature failure of machinery.
Correct Answer True

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


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 The process of changing inputs into outputs thereby adding some value to entity can be defined as
Correct Answer Operation


Match The Following
Question -Correct Answer
Toung- Sweet

Eye -Crack

Nose -Burnout

Ear -Impact


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 Single Answer
Question What is the meaning of " Product features" according to J.M.Juran?
Correct Answer Quality of design


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Which of the following method can be used to record the facts during the method study?
Correct Answer Micromotion study , Cyclegraph , Chronocyclegraph

True/False
Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
Correct Answer False


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 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


Select The Blank
Question Work study is also called ________ study
Correct Answer Time and Motion


True/False
Question Operation Process Chart provides information on time and distances
Correct Answer False


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Plant Layout is concerned with optimum arrangement of the following
Correct Answer Storage space , Machines , Material Handling Equipment
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question 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/False
Question Inspection order is must even for simple jobs which can be inspected by shop inspector with the tooling available on shop.
Correct Answer False


True/False
Question Feasibility of time schedule requires that an activity be scheduled before any of it's predecessors are scheduled.
Correct Answer False


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 Planned lubrication is said to be the nervous system of the equipment.
Correct Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What is the basic philosophy of statistical process control?
Correct Answer Prevention is better than cure


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question How does the control chart of statistical quality control helps the operating personnel?
Correct Answer Identify the presence of an assignable cause before it develops


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Where does the central line is located in case of p-chart?
Correct Answer at p bar
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's normal cost , To achieve uniformity in requirement of resources


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 preventive
Correct Answer Preventive Maintenance


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


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%


True/False
Question For p-chart, the central line of fraction defectives is determined by average percentage defectives.
Correct Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Which phase of method study is concerned with analyzing the facts critically, generating alternatives which form the basis for selection and development of improved methods?
Correct Answer Critical examination



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 Labour & Special Purpose Machines


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Which kind of inspection is followed in case of product layout?
Correct Answer Pilot inspection


Match The Following
Question- Correct Answer

Emerson Efficiency Plan- Wage Payment

Craft -Facilities Planning

Work Sampling- Machine utilization

Gantt Chart- Production Scheduling

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Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What do you mean by the project duration for which the total cost is minimum?
Correct Answer Optimum duration


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Lack of material planning results in the following
Correct Answer Over ordering , under ordering , stockouts


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




Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What does CPA stand for?
Correct Answer Critical Path Analysis


True/False
Question Grouping of machines gives a lot of flexibility in loading and scheduling
Correct Answer True


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


Select The Blank
Question Function concerned with fixation of time allowed to qualified worker for a job is called ________.
Correct Answer Work Measurement


Select The Blank
Question 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


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Which of the following is not the characteristic of Project Production?
Correct Answer Continuous flow of material , Highly mechanised material handling , Virtually zero manufacturing cycle time



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The process of changing inputs into outputs thereby adding some value to entity can be defined as
Correct Answer Operation


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 stores , Jobs awaiting at the machines for their turn


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 of activities along each path. , Enumerate all paths in the network and list down activities on each path.


Match The Following
Question- Correct Answer

Emerson Efficiency Plan- Wage Payment

Craft -Facilities Planning

Work Sampling -Machine utilization

Gantt Chart -Production Scheduling



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question 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 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


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Technique of Value Engineering can be effectively employed in design of a product to
Correct Answer To meet the intended function at lowest cost


True/False
Question Proper care and storage is not an essential part of a well planned lubrication system.
Correct Answer False


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question A good plant layout helps in
Correct Answer Reducing handling costs
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Scale model used for layout analysis have following advantages
Correct Answer Nontechnical person finds it easy to comprehend , Ovehead facilities can be shown , Models can be shifted easily



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The ratio of output to input of a production system is commonly known as
Correct Answer Productivity


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


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


True/False
Question It is not necessary to know spare time available on the non-critical path to allow a little delay for noncritical activity.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


Select The Blank
Question Production Planning is a centralised activity which includes functions such as ________
Correct Answer Scheduling


True/False
Question In case of X bar-R charts,it is ensured that the assignable causes are detected before the tolerances 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 calender dates to the various operations of a job.
Correct Answer Scheduling


Select The Blank
Question An Ideal OC curve is ________ shaped curve that accpets all the lots with quality equal to or better than AQL .
Correct Answer Rectangular


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Any premise in which persons are employed for purpose of making any product/s is called
Correct Answer Factory


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Which of the following cases indicates change in physical characteristic?
Correct Answer Turning , Grinding , Drilling


Match The Following
Question- Correct Answer

Combined Layout -Mixed Layout

Fixed Position Layout -Project Layout

Product Layout- Line Layout

Process Layout- Functional Layout



Select The Blank
Question Two welknown 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/False
Question 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


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 Labour & Special Purpose Machines


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
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


Select The Blank
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


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Route Sheet generally contains following information
Correct Answer Material Specification , Sequence of operation , Skill of Labour


Select The Blank
Question Any incentive scheme must achieve the ________ of the organisation.
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 understand by the timeframe for the maintenance needs of the equipment?
Correct Answer Maintenance inspection schedule


True/False
Question Three time estimates are transformed into expected time before using it into a network.
Correct Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What do you mean by planned corrective manitenance 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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Production and Operations Management - 18


True/False
Question Three time estimates are transformed into expected time before using it into a network.
Correct Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Technique of Value Engineering can be effectively employed in design of a product to
Correct Answer To meet the intended function at lowest cost


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question A good plant layout helps in
Correct Answer Reducing handling costs


True/False
Question During set up of X bar-R control chart, control limts should be practically revised from time to time as additional data is accumulated.
Correct Answer True


True/False
Question It is not necessary to know spare time available on the non-critical path to allow a little delay for noncritical activity.
Correct Answer False


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Which method is used to trace especially those movements which are too fast for human eye to pursue?
Correct Answer Cyclegraph


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Following are some of the factors considered for evaluation of alternative layouts
Correct Answer Flow of Material , Equipment utilization , Ease of supervision


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question When should operator or supervisor is supposed to sign the perforated route sheet?
Correct Answer After completion of operation


Select The Blank
Question Duration of each activity is referred to as ________.
Correct Answer Activity time


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 Which of the following factors related to the labour and wages are considered while deciding the plant location?
Correct Answer Prevailing wage pattern , Productivity of labour , Industrial relations


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What do you mean by lowest possible direct cost required to complete an activity within it's crashed time?
Correct Answer Crash cost


True/False
Question While numbering as per Fulkerson's rule, arrows emerging from the initial event are deleted so as to create one or more initial events.
Correct Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Inadequate production capacity ultimately leads to
Correct Answer Poor Customer Service

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Which of the following are examples of pure materials?
Correct Answer Bakeries , Ice factories , Woolen


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question In case of Batch Production which kind of labour is expected?
Correct Answer Skilled in one specific Manufacturing Process


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


True/False
Question Objective of Work Study is to improve Productivity
Correct Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The process of changing inputs into outputs thereby adding some value to entity can be defined as
Correct Answer Operation


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Which document is used for returning the surplus material?
Correct Answer Stores Return Note

True/False
Question For p-chart, fraction defective units in each sample is calculated by dividing number of defectives by the number of pieces in the sample.
Correct Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Material control function of PPC is concerned with
Correct Answer Preparation of material estimates


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Which of the following are examples of gross materials?
Correct Answer Timber , Iron ore , Sugar cane


Match The Following
Question- Correct Answer


First off inspection -First piece produced after tool change
Critical operation inspection -After whose no rework is possible

Patrolling inspection -Inspection at the place of actual production

Key operation inspection- Costlier operation



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Technique which can help an organization to reduce inventory is called
Correct Answer MRP



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 Where the ignorance towards the degradation of machine leads to?
Correct Answer Eventual breakdown


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question 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.


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Where does the SPC exercises the control to prevent the occurances of defectives?
Correct Answer On manufacturing process


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 Multiple Answer
Question Which are the factors on which the structure of the transportation cost depends?
Correct Answer Average distance of shipment , Characteristics of the commodity , Medium of shipment


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 Single Answer
Question One of the external factors influencing Material Planning is
Correct Answer Price trends


Select The Blank
Question The easiest way to bring the delayed job within the promised delivery time by using extra shift or weekly holiday is ________.
Correct Answer Overtime working


True/False
Question MRP software generates time periodwise requiremetn of subassemblies
Correct Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Any premise in which persons are employed for purpose of making any product/s is called
Correct Answer Factory


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Gross requirement of products is determined on the basis of
Correct Answer Both forecast and pending orders


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question In an organization there may not be a formal PPC department if
Correct Answer Work is highly repetitive in nature , Planning activities are performed by the line staff , Number of workmen is not very large


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


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 Answer
Question Production Planning includes
Correct Answer Predetermination of manufacturing requirements


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Which of the following factors decide the choice between the cent percent and sampling inspection?
Correct Answer Nature of inspection , Natural tolerance versus design tolerance , Vendor's quality rating


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The ratio of output to input of a production system is commonly known as
Correct Answer Productivity


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question 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 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 Single Answer
Question What do you understand by totality of features and characteristics of a product or service that bears on it's ability to satisfy the customer?
Correct Answer Quality


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Which of the following processes or activities are denoted by using symbols while recording in method study?
Correct Answer Transport , Delay , Storage


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Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
One of the sophisticated operations research techniques used in material planning is
Correct Answer
Dynamic programming


True/False
Question
Job life is one of the factors that influence Process Planning
Correct Answer
True


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
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 and management , Training and development of the workmen
Your Answer
Selection of best worker for each particular task , Division of work between worker and management , Training and development of the workmen

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Product layout is employed for manufacturing following products
Correct Answer
refrigirators


Select The Blank
Question
Work study is also called ________ study
Correct Answer
Time and Motion


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which of the following situations demand the technical consideration while selecting a job for method study?
Correct Answer
Jobs having inconsistent quality , Operations inviting frequent requests from supervisors for relaxation in allowed time because of variations in materials and tool performance , Jobs in which too many man-hours are spend in checking and rechecking work


True/False
Question
Quality control determines what, when, and how much to inspect while inspection actually conducts examination of goods.
Correct Answer
True


Select The Blank
Question
The ________ is the maximum percentage defective that for the purpose of sampling inspection can be considered satisfactory as a process average.
Correct Answer
Acceptable quality level


Select The Blank
Question
The term ________ emplies the foregone profit due to inability of company to produce.
Correct Answer
Opportunity cost


True/False
Question
All activities must not be tied up into the network
Correct Answer
False



True/False
Question
F W Taylor devised a system for classifying motions into basic divisions called Therbligs
Correct Answer False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which of the following may be the objectives of project crashing?
Correct Answer
To achieve uniformity in requirement of resources , To complete the project in the least possible time , To reduce project cost below it's normal cost


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What is indicated by the hugging points lying close to mean of the process in X bar-R- control chart?
Correct Answer
Biases in measurements , Recording done without actual measurements , Improper selection of samples

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Following is one of the techniques used for Material Planning for high value material
Correct Answer
MRP


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

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
One of the characterstic of layout is about the flow of material / personnel. In a good layout the flow should be
Correct Answer
Unidirectional



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



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Material Requirement Planning is very useful in following situations
Correct Answer
Long Lead time for procurement , Several levels of assemblies in product , Long manufacturing cycle


True/False
Question
Cent percent inspection is often more practical and economical than sampling inspection.
Correct Answer
False


Select The Blank
Question
The ________ must ensure that the product satisfy the functional requirements of it's usage.
Correct Answer
Quality of design


True/False
Question
Both, preventive and breakdown maintenance work must be assigned to the same team.
Correct Answer
False



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Following is one of the tasks of Production Control
Correct Answer
Actual issue of forms and documents


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Process Engineer does not get sufficient time for designing tooling for most economic production run when
Correct Answer
Delivery time is less
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Components of Production Management include
Correct Answer
Capacity Planning , Job Design , Production Planning



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 Single Answer
Question
The process of changing inputs into outputs thereby adding some value to entity can be defined as
Correct Answer
Operation


Select The Blank
Question
A good maintenance system is not a luxary but a ________.
Correct Answer
Necessity


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the specific name for the Gantt chart when it shows at a glance the scheduling of various operations involved in a job?
Correct Answer
Job Schedule


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 Answer
Question
What do you mean by lowest possible direct cost required to complete an activity within it's crashed time?
Correct Answer
Crash cost



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which of the following factors decide the choice between the cent percent and sampling inspection?
Correct Answer
Nature of inspection , Natural tolerance versus design tolerance , Vendor's quality rating


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



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which of the following is the criteria for the percentage defectives in the zone of the indecision?
Correct Answer
Lots having the percentage defective more than AQL but less than LPTD



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In mass/batch production organizations where goods are produced for stocking, Work Order is raised on the basis of
Correct Answer
Sales Programme



Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer

Fixed Position Layout
Project Layout

Product Layout
Line Layout

Process Layout
Functional Layout

Combined Layout
Mixed Layout


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What do you understand by the measurement of work to establish allowed time for a job for the defined method?
Correct Answer
Work measurement


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%

True/False
Question
Objective of Work Study is to improve Productivity
Correct Answer
True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which are the distinct functions of scientific quality control?
Correct Answer
Acceptance function , Preventive function , Assurance function


Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer

Interruption for machine utilisation
Preventive maintenance

Input for scheduling
Overlapping of operations

Technique of scheduling
Critical Path Analysis

Scheduling Device
Strings


Select The Blank
Question
An Ideal OC curve is ________ shaped curve that accpets all the lots with quality equal to or better than AQL .
Correct Answer
Rectangular


True/False
Question
Breakdown of machines, absenteeism of worker does not dislocate the manufacturing activity in process layout
Correct Answer
True


True/False
Question
Since value of c can never be negativee, hence" if LCLp works out to be negative, it is taken as zero."
Correct Answer
True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Who prepares the daily production report?
Correct Answer
Shop Supervisor


True/False
Question
The dispatching function is of very importance in flow and mass production units.
Correct Answer
False


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which are major benefits of identifying the critical path?
Correct 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 be given preference in allocation of resources. , It helps to exercise "control by exception".

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True/False
Question
Site selection should also take into account topography and soil structure of the land.
Correct Answer
True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which manufacturing method is ideal for the use of air gauges as inspection device?
Correct Answer
Mass


True/False
Question
Kanban system is essentially a computer based system for production scheduling and control
Correct Answer
False


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which are three different bases to establish an activity time?
Correct Answer
Past experience , Judgement , Historical data


True/False
Question
Inspection order is must even for simple jobs which can be inspected by shop inspector with the tooling available on shop.
Correct Answer
False


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 Labour & Special Purpose Machines


Select The Blank
Question
Capacity decisions have a direct influence on performance of production system in respect of ________
Correct Answer
Delivery performance



True/False
Question
In case of X bar, if the process is not under control indicated by some points falling outside the control limits, such points outside the control limits are eliminated and new trial control limits for the remaining points are computed.
Correct Answer
True


Select The Blank
Question
The ________ pertain to the climatic conditions which the component , product or material should withstand.
Correct Answer
Environmental specifications


Select The Blank
Question
The ________ is necessary when the job requires detailed of one or more of the job characteristics with the help of special equipment which is not available at the producing company.
Correct Answer
Inspection order


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


True/False
Question
Lubrication survey should never be done for a new machine.
Correct Answer
False

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
A good plant layout helps in
Correct Answer
Reducing handling costs

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

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which of the following is a part of preparing manufacturing order set as a primary function of dispatching?
Correct Answer
Operational layouts , Move orders , Pre-filled stores issue orders

Select The Blank
Question
A ________ is another form of subcontracting.
Correct Answer
Hiring capacity


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which are the major types of defects?
Correct Answer
Minor , Major , Critical



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which kind of labour force is required in case of Jobbing Production?
Correct Answer
Highly Skilled


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which are the sources of information to update the progress card daily?
Correct Answer
Detachable ticket , Daily production report , Job Card


True/False
Question
In case of forward pass computation, the earliest event time of the first event is zero.
Correct Answer
True


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which are the distinct functions of scientific quality control?
Correct Answer
Acceptance function , Preventive function , Assurance function


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 Answer
Question
Technique which can help an organization to reduce inventory is called
Correct Answer
MRP



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In case of Batch Production which kind of labour is expected?
Correct Answer
Skilled in one specific Manufacturing Process


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Major contributors in the development of Control Charts, Sampling plan are
Correct Answer
F H Dodge , H G Roming , Walter Schewhart


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is represented by an arrow in a network?
Correct Answer
Activity


True/False
Question
Feasibility of time schedule requires that an activity be scheduled before any of it's predecessors are scheduled.
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
Operation process charts though indicates the sequence of events but do not show movements.
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


True/False
Question
One major difference between CPM and PERT is the former's adaptability for the projects where high degree of uncertainty prevails and activity times during performance are expected to vary considerably for certain activities.
Correct Answer
False


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
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 and management , Training and development of the workmen



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Inadequate production capacity ultimately leads to
Correct Answer
Poor Customer Service


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which of the following schedules are recommended to prepare and follow as a part of preventive maintenance system?
Correct Answer
Preventive inspection schedule , Cleaning and upkeep schedule , Lubrication schedule


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


True/False
Question
Even in a small set up wherein maintenance of a machine is looked after by a mechanic cum worker, he should report directly to the person responsible for the manufacturing operations.
Correct Answer
True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What do you mean by the chart on which the major activities and entry points of materials are recorded to have graphic view of operations and inspections involved in the process?
Correct Answer
Operation process chart


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Plant Layout decisions are considered to be
Correct Answer
Strategic


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 Single Answer
Question
When should operator or supervisor is supposed to sign the perforated route sheet?
Correct Answer
After completion of operation


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which of the following situations demand that the human consideration should be given preference over other considerations?
Correct Answer
Inconsistent earnings where the earnings are tied to output , Poor morale evidenced by petty or trivial complaints , Repeated cases of accidents and health hazards


True/False
Question
A network can have more than one starting event but completion event must be only one.
Correct Answer
False

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


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which features should be covered by the specifications of materials while defining the qualitative requirement?
Correct Answer
Material composition , Dimensions , Any heat treatment if required


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 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

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Production and Operations Management - 15

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question How the concept of float is helpful to planners?
Correct Answer To minimize the requirement of resources , To prevent peaks and valleys in requirement of resources , To decide priorities in allocation of resources


True/False
Question Floor inspection delays the identification of faults which can not be rectified immediately before large lots are spoiled.
Correct Answer False


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 variables which operate periodically are the reasons for the cyclic pattern depicting peaks and valleys during Xbar-R control chart?
Correct Answer Wornout positions , Fatigue , Roller eccentricity


Select The Blank
Question The ________ pertain to the climatic conditions which the component , product or material should withstand.
Correct Answer Environmental specifications


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Order preparation process for products manufatured to order requires following documents
Correct Answer Sales Order , Work order , Shop order


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What do you understand by the measurement of work to establish allowed time for a job for the defined method?
Correct Answer Work measurement


True/False
Question Suburban location provides the compromise netween rural and urban locations.
Correct Answer True


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


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Plant Layout is concerned with optimum arrangement of the following
Correct Answer Storage space , Machines , Material Handling Equipment


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The process of changing inputs into outputs thereby adding some value to entity can be defined as
Correct Answer Operation


True/False
Question A sampling plan which perfectly discriminates will have vertical OC curve.
Correct Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Which kind of possible defectives can be reduced due to first off inspection?
Correct Answer Due to mistakes in reading blue prints , Due to errors in tooling , Due to wrong machine set up


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 Site factors for plant location include
Correct Answer Suitability of land


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The ratio of output to input of a production system is commonly known as
Correct Answer Productivity


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question 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 Which kind of gauge consists of electrical contacts operating a series of colloured signal lamps which indicate whether the dimension is correct, oversize or undersize?
Correct Answer Multiple gauging


Select The Blank
Question 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



True/False
Question Proper care and storage is not an essential part of a well planned lubrication system.
Correct Answer False


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Any premise in which persons are employed for purpose of making any product/s is called
Correct Answer Factory


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Major contributors in the development of Control Charts, Sampling plan are
Correct Answer F H Dodge , H G Roming , Walter Schewhart


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question 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 many types of charts are used for the purpose of method study?
Correct Answer Four


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Which three of the following options can be used to reduce the duration of activity during project 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.


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What does head of an arrow represent?
Correct Answer End of an activity


Match The Following
Question -Correct Answer

Combined Layout -Mixed Layout

Fixed Position Layout- Project Layout

Product Layout- Line Layout

Process Layout- Functional Layout


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question How to reveal the capability of the sampling plan to discriminate between good lots and bad lots?
Correct Answer Operating characteristics curve ( OC )


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


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


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Which of the following are minimum requirement for a good quality of design?
Correct Answer Resonable procurement time , Resonable cost , Resonable manufacturing time


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


Select The Blank
Question The ________ is necessary when the job requires detailed of one or more of the job characteristics with the help of special equipment which is not available at the producing company.
Correct Answer Inspection order

True/False
Question Delay in completion of projects result in unwelcome additions to the fixed manufacturing expenses.
Correct Answer True


Select The Blank
Question One detachable ticket is prepared for each ________.
Correct Answer Operation


True/False
Question Objective of Work Study is to improve Productivity
Correct Answer True


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 Single Answer
Question How critical activities are shown in the time chart during project scheduling?
Correct Answer Solid lines


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


Select The Blank
Question Work study is also called ________ study
Correct Answer Time and Motion


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 spares

Select The Blank
Question A good maintenance system is not a luxary but a ________.
Correct Answer Necessity


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Which of the following technique is event oriented ?
Correct Answer Project Evaluation & Review Technique


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Which of the following is not the characteristic of Project Production?
Correct Answer Continuous flow of material , Highly mechanised material handling , Virtually zero manufacturing cycle time


True/False
Question Breakdown of a machine is normally accompanied by added machine setup cost such as resetting of jobs or change of jobs.
Correct Answer True


True/False
Question The problems of congestion, bottlenecks and backtracking can not be visualized by using templates and models.
Correct Answer False


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Which of the following are illustrations of inspection?
Correct Answer Physical count of incoming material against the quantity mentioned in delivery challan , A dimensional check with measuring instrument , Visual check of burrs and finish

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LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Which of the following technique makes three time estimates for each activity?
Correct Answer Project Evaluation & Review Technique


True/False
Question Mixed layouts are generally used in case of product is to be produced in different sizes/types: contains too many components
Correct Answer True


True/False
Question In case of two handed process chart, storage symbol is used when either hand is used as grip or vice to hold an object.
Correct Answer True


Match The Following
Question -Correct Answer


Fixation of inventory level -Reorder level


Symptom of ill planned purchasing- Over ordering


Factor influencing material planning- Lead time


Net requirement of material under MRP- Stock on hand


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Following are the commonly used factors considered for evaluation of layout in factor analysis method
Correct Answer Flow of material , Equipment utilization , Working condition



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Which of the following are examples of pure materials?
Correct Answer Bakeries , Ice factories , Woolen


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Which of the following factors decide the choice between the cent percent and sampling inspection?
Correct Answer Nature of inspection , Natural tolerance versus design tolerance , Vendor's quality rating


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What do you mean by planned corrective manitenance which provides an opportunity to undertake design modifications in the equipment to eliminate or reduce frequency of breakdowns.
Correct Answer Design-out Maintenance


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The product layout has following disadvantage
Correct Answer Layout is not flexible


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Which utilities are considered as infrastructural requirements?
Correct Answer Disposal of waste , Power , Water


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Which are the factors on which the structure of the transportation cost depends?
Correct Answer Average distance of shipment , Characteristics of the commodity , Medium of shipment


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Which are the three basic types of control chart by attribute?
Correct Answer p-chart , c-chart , np-chart



True/False
Question It would not affect the project completion time if non-critical activities take little loner time than planned.
Correct Answer True


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 Process planning is the process of
Correct Answer establishing shortest and most economic path of production


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Who prepares the daily production report?
Correct Answer Shop Supervisor


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Which of the following are examples of gross materials?
Correct Answer Timber , Iron ore , Sugar cane


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Which of the following defects can be observed during preventive inspection by using human senses?
Correct Answer Deviation from normal sound , Excessive Vibration , Leakage of a gas


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Which of the following are the objectives of a good maintenance system?
Correct Answer Elimination of unsafe conditions , Minimisation of wear and tear of machines , Ensuring maximum plant availability



Select The Blank
Question Production control work is ________ in case of floor inspection as compared with the centralised inspection.
Correct Answer easier


Select The Blank
Question The easiest way to bring the delayed job within the promised delivery time by using extra shift or weekly holiday is ________.
Correct Answer Overtime working


True/False
Question Latest starting date is the latest finishing time minus activity duration.
Correct Answer True


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%


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 preventive
Correct Answer Preventive Maintenance


Select The Blank
Question The ________ breakdowns usually cost more, partly due to damage done to the adjustment components and partly due to emergency actions.
Correct Answer Unexpected


Select The Blank
Question The term ________ emplies the foregone profit due to inability of company to produce.
Correct Answer Opportunity cost


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Process type layout is suitable when
Correct Answer there is wide variation in processing time of operations


Select The Blank
Question The ________ is the process of withdrawing the equipment from the production line, dismantling it unitwise, visualising defects, effecting adjustments, replacing worn-out parts and finally building it up to get desired accuracies.
Correct Answer Reconditioning


True/False
Question One major difference between CPM and PERT is the former's adaptability for the projects where high degree of uncertainty prevails and activity times during performance are expected to vary considerably for certain activities.
Correct Answer False


True/False
Question Kanban system is essentially a computer based system for production scheduling and control
Correct Answer False


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

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question How dummy activities are shown in the time chart during project scheduling?
Correct Answer Vertical lines


Match The Following
Question -Correct Answer

Factor Analysis- Method to evaluate layouts


Minimization of production delays- Objective of good layout


Maximum visibility- Principles of good layout


Scale model- Layout analysis


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question In an organization there may not be a formal PPC department if
Correct 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 three of the following are causes of continuous upward pattern of Xbar-R control chart?
Correct Answer Wear of tool , Abnormal rise in temperature , Accumulation of dirt


True/False
Question A network should employ only those dummy activities which are absolutely necessary.
Correct Answer True


Select The Blank
Question The ________ includes preventive maintenance activities whose needs are identified through inspection which requires stoppage of machines.
Correct Answer Shutdown Maintenance


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What do you understand by identification of defects in materials, components, machining processes or men to fix responsibility of defectives, thereby preventing or minimising occurance of defectives?
Correct Answer Preventive function


Select The Blank
Question OC curve of ideal sampling plan suggests that all lots less than 3% defectives have the probability of acceptance of ________.
Correct Answer One


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 Answer
Question One of the external factors influencing Material Planning is
Correct Answer Price trends


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question What is indicated by the erratic pattern points falling above and below the control limits in the Xbar-R-control chart?
Correct Answer Defects in materials , Poorly trained operators , Frequent adjustments of machines


True/False
Question Inspection should be conducted prior to an operaion, after whose completion no rework whatsoever is possible.
Correct Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What do you mean by CPM?
Correct Answer Critical Path Method


True/False
Question Planned lubrication is said to be the nervous system of the equipment.
Correct Answer True



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


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Provision of drainage facilities is important for the following type of industry
Correct Answer Chemical Process


Production and Operations Management - 13
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS



Select The Blank
Question
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 information is available in summary of part in a chart during methods study?
Correct Answer
Frequency of each symbol , Total time for each symbol , Total distance travelled by the object


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



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which varaible is taken along the ordinate or Y axis?
Correct Answer
Quality



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which of the following schedules are recommended to prepare and follow as a part of preventive maintenance system?
Correct Answer
Preventive inspection schedule , Cleaning and upkeep schedule , Lubrication schedule


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which kind of preventive inspection detects some maintenance related characteristics by making use of human senses, when equipment is in operation?
Correct Answer
Extrernal inspection



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


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
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 ready the list of replacement spares


Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer

Combined Layout
Mixed Layout

Fixed Position Layout
Project Layout

Product Layout
Line Layout


Process Layout
Functional Layout


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which of the following factors play important role while selecting or rejecting a particular site from legislation and taxation point of view?
Correct Answer
Labour laws , Building codes , Policies regarding issue of licences


Select The Blank
Question
The ________ is the maximum percentage defective that for the purpose of sampling inspection can be considered satisfactory as a process average.
Correct Answer
Acceptable quality level


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Major contributors in the development of Control Charts, Sampling plan are
Correct Answer
F H Dodge , H G Roming , Walter Schewhart


True/False
Question
Skill of labour force in a product type layout is usually higher than in the process type of layout
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


Select The Blank
Question
The ________ is necessary when the job requires detailed of one or more of the job characteristics with the help of special equipment which is not available at the producing company.
Correct Answer
Inspection order



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which of the following cases can be referred as operation in method study recording?
Correct Answer
Change in physical characteristic , Consumption of physical effort , Change in chemical characteristic


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


True/False
Question
All activities lying on the non-critical paths must have total float and free float.
Correct Answer
False



Select The Blank
Question
Work study is also called ________ study
Correct Answer
Time and Motion



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 Answer
Question
Which are the advantages of suburban location?
Correct Answer
Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and unskilled labour can be available , Plant expansion is easier due to less or no restriction for building and construction


True/False
Question
In case of X bar-R charts,it is ensured that the assignable causes are detected before the tolerances are violated, upper and lower statistical limits are worked out and inserted into a chart.
Correct Answer
True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which of the following is the criteria for the percentage defectives in the zone of the indecision?
Correct Answer
Lots having the percentage defective more than AQL but less than LPTD


Select The Blank
Question
The easiest way to bring the delayed job within the promised delivery time by using extra shift or weekly holiday is ________.
Correct Answer
Overtime working


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What do you mean by lowest possible direct cost required to complete an activity within it's crashed time?
Correct Answer
Crash cost



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In case of Batch Production which kind of labour is expected?
Correct Answer
Skilled in one specific Manufacturing Process

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which three of the following are causes of continuous upward pattern of Xbar-R control chart?
Correct Answer
Wear of tool , Abnormal rise in temperature , Accumulation of dirt


True/False
Question
Root cause of most of the breakdowns is failure of the lubrication system.
Correct Answer
True

True/False
Question
It is not necessary to know spare time available on the non-critical path to allow a little delay for noncritical activity.
Correct Answer
False



True/False
Question
MRP software generates time periodwise requiremetn of subassemblies
Correct Answer
True



True/False
Question
In case of two handed process chart, the simultaneous activities of both hands are recorded opposite to each other on the chart.
Correct Answer
True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What do you mean by CPM?
Correct Answer
Critical Path Method

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

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Lack of material planning results in the following
Correct Answer
Over ordering , under ordering , stockouts


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 Multiple Answer
Question
What are the advantages of templates over diagrams?
Correct Answer
Can be conveniently moved on the graph paper , Less laborious , Saves time

True/False
Question
It would not affect the project completion time if non-critical activities take little loner time than planned.
Correct Answer
True


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


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Any premise in which persons are employed for purpose of making any product/s is called
Correct Answer
Factory

Select The Blank
Question
An Ideal OC curve is ________ shaped curve that accpets all the lots with quality equal to or better than AQL .
Correct Answer
Rectangular


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which is the right time to prepare stores issue order?
Correct Answer
When route sheet is ready


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which element of a network represents a task which has got a definite beginning and definite end?
Correct Answer
Activity


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which kind of preventive inspection detects some defects in moving parts, internal cracks, and others , when machine is under preplanned shutdown?
Correct Answer
Internal inspection


Select The Blank
Question
Production Planning is a centralised activity which includes functions such as ________
Correct Answer
Scheduling


Select The Blank
Question
The ________ is the watch dog which ensures that every element of production and activities which could affect the quality of end product are regulated to the extent desirable.
Correct Answer
Quality control


Select The Blank
Question
Goods after final inspection should accompany ________to enable dispatch department to identify and draw correct reference.
Correct Answer
Forwarding note


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Who has introduced the useful concept of control chart in 1931?
Correct Answer
Walter Shewhart

Production and Operations Management - 12

Production and Operations Management - 12

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Why graphical method of recording is preferred over the descriptive method during method study?
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 subfactors of community facilities or social infrastructure?
Correct Answer Accomodation , Educational , Entertainment


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 Multiple Answer
Question Which of the following are examples of consumption of physical effort during recording for method study?
Correct Answer Bending , Positioning , Unloading


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question How to claculate the producer risk in the OC Curve?
Correct Answer Probability that a good lot will be rejected by the sampling


Select The Blank
Question The ________ are the definitions of the measurable as well as nonmeasurable characteristics of the product.
Correct Answer Specifications


Select The Blank
Question The ________ is the watch dog which ensures that every element of production and activities which could affect the quality of end product are regulated to the extent desirable.
Correct Answer Quality control


True/False
Question Expediting action is necessary if the delays and interruptions are abnormal and hence any subsequent delay is bound to extend the promised delivery date.
Correct Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Process Engineer does not get sufficient time for designing tooling for most economic production run when
Correct Answer Delivery time is less


Select The Blank
Question The ________ includes preventive maintenance activities whose needs are identified through inspection which requires stoppage of machines.
Correct Answer Shutdown Maintenance


True/False
Question Breakdown of machines, absenteeism of worker does not dislocate the manufacturing activity in process layout
Correct Answer True


Select The Blank
Question The ________ is the maximum percentage defective that for the purpose of sampling inspection can be considered satisfactory as a process average.
Correct Answer Acceptable quality level


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What do you mean by lowest possible direct cost required to complete an activity within it's crashed 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


True/False
Question Dust gets mixed with lubricants, forms an abrasive substance and causes pre-mature failure of machinery.
Correct Answer True


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


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 The process of changing inputs into outputs thereby adding some value to entity can be defined as
Correct Answer Operation


Match The Following
Question- Correct Answer

Toung- Sweet
Eye- Crack

Nose- Burnout

Ear- Impact


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 Single Answer
Question What is the meaning of " Product features" according to J.M.Juran?
Correct Answer Quality of design


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Which of the following method can be used to record the facts during the method study?
Correct Answer Micromotion study , Cyclegraph , Chronocyclegraph


True/False
Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
Correct Answer False


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 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


Select The Blank
Question Work study is also called ________ study
Correct Answer Time and Motion


True/False
Question Operation Process Chart provides information on time and distances
Correct Answer False


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Plant Layout is concerned with optimum arrangement of the following
Correct Answer Storage space , Machines , Material Handling Equipment


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question 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/False
Question Inspection order is must even for simple jobs which can be inspected by shop inspector with the tooling available on shop.
Correct Answer False


True/False
Question Feasibility of time schedule requires that an activity be scheduled before any of it's predecessors are scheduled.
Correct Answer False


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 Planned lubrication is said to be the nervous system of the equipment.
Correct Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What is the basic philosophy of statistical process control?
Correct Answer Prevention is better than cure


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question How does the control chart of statistical quality control helps the operating personnel?
Correct Answer Identify the presence of an assignable cause before it develops


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Where does the central line is located in case of p-chart?
Correct Answer at p bar


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's normal cost , To achieve uniformity in requirement of resources


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 preventive
Correct Answer Preventive Maintenance


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


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%


True/False
Question For p-chart, the central line of fraction defectives is determined by average percentage defectives.
Correct Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Which phase of method study is concerned with analyzing the facts critically, generating alternatives which form the basis for selection and development of improved methods?
Correct Answer Critical examination

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 Labour & Special Purpose Machines



Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Which kind of inspection is followed in case of product layout?
Correct Answer Pilot inspection

Match The Following
Question -Correct Answer

Emerson Efficiency Plan- Wage Payment

Craft -Facilities Planning

Work Sampling- Machine utilization

Gantt Chart- Production Scheduling

Production and Operations Management - 11
POM assgn
Select The Blank
Question
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 information is available in summary of part in a chart during methods study?
Correct Answer
Frequency of each symbol , Total time for each symbol , Total distance travelled by the object


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


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which varaible is taken along the ordinate or Y axis?
Correct Answer
Quality


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which of the following schedules are recommended to prepare and follow as a part of preventive maintenance system?
Correct Answer
Preventive inspection schedule , Cleaning and upkeep schedule , Lubrication schedule


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which kind of preventive inspection detects some maintenance related characteristics by making use of human senses, when equipment is in operation?
Correct Answer
Extrernal inspection


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

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

Question
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 ready the list of replacement spares



Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer

Combined Layout
Mixed Layout

Fixed Position Layout
Project Layout

Product Layout
Line Layout

Process Layout
Functional Layout


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which of the following factors play important role while selecting or rejecting a particular site from legislation and taxation point of view?
Correct Answer
Labour laws , Building codes , Policies regarding issue of licences


Select The Blank
Question
The ________ is the maximum percentage defective that for the purpose of sampling inspection can be considered satisfactory as a process average.
Correct Answer
Acceptable quality level


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Major contributors in the development of Control Charts, Sampling plan are
Correct Answer
F H Dodge , H G Roming , Walter Schewhart



True/False
Question
Skill of labour force in a product type layout is usually higher than in the process type of layout
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


Select The Blank
Question
The ________ is necessary when the job requires detailed of one or more of the job characteristics with the help of special equipment which is not available at the producing company.
Correct Answer
Inspection order


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which of the following cases can be referred as operation in method study recording?
Correct Answer
Change in physical characteristic , Consumption of physical effort , Change in chemical characteristic



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


True/False
Question
All activities lying on the non-critical paths must have total float and free float.
Correct Answer
False



Select The Blank
Question
Work study is also called ________ study
Correct Answer
Time and Motion



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 Answer
Question
Which are the advantages of suburban location?
Correct Answer
Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and unskilled labour can be available , Plant expansion is easier due to less or no restriction for building and construction


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

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which of the following is the criteria for the percentage defectives in the zone of the indecision?
Correct Answer
Lots having the percentage defective more than AQL but less than LPTD


Select The Blank
Question
The easiest way to bring the delayed job within the promised delivery time by using extra shift or weekly holiday is ________.
Correct Answer
Overtime working


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What do you mean by lowest possible direct cost required to complete an activity within it's crashed time?
Correct Answer
Crash cost


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In case of Batch Production which kind of labour is expected?
Correct Answer
Skilled in one specific Manufacturing Process

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which three of the following are causes of continuous upward pattern of Xbar-R control chart?
Correct Answer
Wear of tool , Abnormal rise in temperature , Accumulation of dirt


True/False
Question
Root cause of most of the breakdowns is failure of the lubrication system.
Correct Answer
True


True/False
Question
It is not necessary to know spare time available on the non-critical path to allow a little delay for noncritical activity.
Correct Answer
False


True/False
Question
MRP software generates time periodwise requiremetn of subassemblies
Correct Answer
True


True/False
Question
In case of two handed process chart, the simultaneous activities of both hands are recorded opposite to each other on the chart.
Correct Answer
True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What do you mean by CPM?
Correct Answer
Critical Path Method
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


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Lack of material planning results in the following
Correct Answer
Over ordering , under ordering , stockouts


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 Multiple Answer
Question
What are the advantages of templates over diagrams?
Correct Answer
Can be conveniently moved on the graph paper , Less laborious , Saves time


True/False
Question
It would not affect the project completion time if non-critical activities take little loner time than planned.
Correct Answer
True


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

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Any premise in which persons are employed for purpose of making any product/s is called
Correct Answer
Factory


Select The Blank
Question
An Ideal OC curve is ________ shaped curve that accpets all the lots with quality equal to or better than AQL .
Correct Answer
Rectangular


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which is the right time to prepare stores issue order?
Correct Answer
When route sheet is ready


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which element of a network represents a task which has got a definite beginning and definite end?
Correct Answer
Activity


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which kind of preventive inspection detects some defects in moving parts, internal cracks, and others , when machine is under preplanned shutdown?
Correct Answer
Internal inspection


Select The Blank
Question
Production Planning is a centralised activity which includes functions such as ________
Correct Answer
Scheduling

Select The Blank
Question
The ________ is the watch dog which ensures that every element of production and activities which could affect the quality of end product are regulated to the extent desirable.
Correct Answer
Quality control


Select The Blank
Question
Goods after final inspection should accompany ________to enable dispatch department to identify and draw correct reference.
Correct Answer
Forwarding note


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Who has introduced the useful concept of control chart in 1931?
Correct Answer
Walter Shewhart


Production and Operations Management - 10

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
MRP is based on the concept of inventory demand which is of following type
Correct Answer
Dependent and independent


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Main objective of a good plant layout is
Correct Answer
Reduce material handling cost


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


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

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.


Select The Blank
Question
The ________ pertain to the climatic conditions which the component , product or material should withstand.
Correct Answer
Environmental specifications

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Following are some of the factors considered for evaluation of alternative layouts
Correct Answer
Flow of Material , Equipment utilization , Ease of supervision


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which of the following are assignable cause?
Correct Answer
Large varaitions in hardness of material , Tool wear , Errors in setting
True/False
Question
All activities must not be tied up into the network
Correct Answer
False


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%


True/False
Question
In case of X bar, if the process is not under control indicated by some points falling outside the control limits, such points outside the control limits are eliminated and new trial control limits for the remaining points are computed.
Correct Answer
True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the base for considering activity time as single time estimate or three time estimate?
Correct Answer
Level of uncertainty


Select The Blank
Question
The ________ is the maximum percentage defective that for the purpose of sampling inspection can be considered satisfactory as a process average.
Correct Answer
Acceptable quality level


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

Select The Blank
Question
A good maintenance system is not a luxary but a ________.
Correct Answer
Necessity


Select The Blank
Question
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


Select The Blank
Question
The ________ is the watch dog which ensures that every element of production and activities which could affect the quality of end product are regulated to the extent desirable.
Correct Answer
Quality control


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Any premise in which persons are employed for purpose of making any product/s is called
Correct Answer
Factory



Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer

Emerson Efficiency Plan
Wage Payment

Craft
Facilities Planning


Work Sampling
Machine utilization

Gantt Chart
Production Scheduling



Select The Blank
Question
A ________ is another form of subcontracting.
Correct Answer
Hiring capacity



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
In an organization there may not be a formal PPC department if
Correct 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 stores , Jobs awaiting at the machines for their turn

True/False
Question
Inspection order is must even for simple jobs which can be inspected by shop inspector with the tooling available on shop.
Correct Answer
False



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Order preparation process for products manufatured to order requires following documents
Correct Answer
Sales Order , Work order , Shop order

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Technique of Value Engineering can be effectively employed in design of a product to
Correct Answer
To meet the intended function at lowest cost



True/False
Question
Cent percent inspection is often more practical and economical than sampling inspection.
Correct Answer
False



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Scale model used for layout analysis have following advantages
Correct Answer
Nontechnical person finds it easy to comprehend , Ovehead 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


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the meaning of " Product features" according to J.M.Juran?
Correct Answer
Quality of design

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 Answer
Question
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 Answer
Question
Route Sheet generally contains following information
Correct Answer
Material Specification , Sequence of operation , Skill of Labour

True/False
Question
Cellular layout is based on the concept of Group Technology
Correct Answer
True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which varaible is taken along the abscissa or X axis?
Correct Answer
Time



Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which are the advantages of suburban location?
Correct Answer
Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and unskilled labour can be available , Plant expansion is easier due to less or no restriction for building and construction


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 Multiple Answer
Question
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 of production in line with schedule




Select The Blank
Question
Production control work is ________ in case of floor inspection as compared with the centralised inspection.
Correct Answer
easier


Select The Blank
Question
The easiest way to bring the delayed job within the promised delivery time by using extra shift or weekly holiday is ________.
Correct Answer
Overtime working



True/False
Question
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
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 authorises different functions to take action as per instruction 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
The process of changing inputs into outputs thereby adding some value to entity can be defined as
Correct Answer
Operation