Production and Operations Management - 18

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


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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


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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


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


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


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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


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Question How many of the following are types of specification?
Correct Answer Material specifications , Dimensional specifications , Performance specifications


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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


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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


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

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


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


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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


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


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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


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


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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



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


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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.


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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


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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


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


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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


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


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


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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



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Question Production Planning includes
Correct Answer Predetermination of manufacturing requirements


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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


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


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Question Which of the following symbols are used in flow process chart but not used in operation process chart?
Correct Answer Storage , Delay , Transport


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Question Which of the following are types of sampling plan?
Correct Answer Single sampling plan , Double sampling plan , Multiple sampling plan


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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


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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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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


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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

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


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


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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


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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


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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



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Question
F W Taylor devised a system for classifying motions into basic divisions called Therbligs
Correct Answer False
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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


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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

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


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

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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



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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


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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



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


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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
Components of Production Management include
Correct Answer
Capacity Planning , Job Design , Production Planning



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Question
Which of the following products should be produced by using mass production?
Correct Answer
Refrigerator , Tyre for automobile , Television Set

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


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


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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


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




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



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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


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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


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



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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



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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


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


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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
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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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


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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


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

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

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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

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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

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


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



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


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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


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


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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



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


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


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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



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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.
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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


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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


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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


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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


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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


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Question
Plant Layout decisions are considered to be
Correct Answer
Strategic


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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


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


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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

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Question
Which is the ideal place to write a description of an activity in a network?
Correct Answer
Above the arrow


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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