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


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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


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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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