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1. First-level managers must possess skills, which include knowledge of

and proficiency in the methods, processes and procedures for carrying out
activities.
a. Human
b. Conceptual
c. Design
d. Technical
2. Which of the following skills is important at all levels of an organization?
a. Conceptual
b. Design
c. Human
d. Technical

3. Which of the following skills indicates the ability to solve problems in ways
that
will benefit the enterprise?
a. Design
b. Human
c. Conceptual
d. Technical

4. Managers possessing skill have the ability to understand and

coordinate the full range of corporate objectives and activities.
a. Design skill
b. Human skill
c. Conceptual skill
d. Technical skill

5. Which of the following approaches to management examines practical

cases but
is having only limited value for developing management theory?
a. Group behavior approach
b. Systems approach
c. Operational approach
d. Empirical approach

6. Which of the following is also known as the mathematical approach?

a. Operational approach
b. Management science approach
c. Management roles approach
d. Systems approach

7. Which of the following approaches to management advocates a system of

cooperation using both interpersonal and group behavioral aspects?
a. Sociotechnical approach
b. Contingency approach
c. Situational approach
d. Cooperative social systems approach

8. Under which system does a worker's wage increase in proportion to the

output produced?
a. Time-and-motion study
b. Piece-rate incentive system
c. Micromotion study
d. Gantt Chart

9. Who proposed the task-and-bonus system under which workers are given
a
bonus if the work is completed before the set time?
a. Frederick W. Taylor
b. Henry L. Gantt
c. Frank B. Gilbreth
d. Max Weber

10. The theorists ignored the human desire for job satisfaction.
a. Scientific management
b. Bureaucratic management
c. Administrative theory
d. Management science

11. Which type of management approach focuses only on the economic and
physical needs of workers and ignores their social needs?
a. Scientific management
b. Bureaucratic management
c. Administrative management
d. Operations management

12.Which one of the following did not contribute to the behavioral concept of
management?
a. Elton Mayo
b. Mary Parker Follet
c. Chris Argyris
d. Henry R. Towne

13. A branch of the classical viewpoint of management, is based

on Max Weber's research in the field of management.
a. Bureaucratic management
b. Scientific management
c. Administrative management
d. Weber management

14. which of the following is the fastest memory in the terms of accessibility?

1. Read only memory

2. Cache memory

3.Random Access memory

4. Dynamic random access Memory

15. Registers are associated with_________

1. Input

2. memory

3.control

4. output

16. _______________ is an example of sequential storage device

1. Magnetic Tape

2. floppy disk

3. Hard disk

4. CD-ROM

17.Programs and procedures in an information system are _____________

1. data resources

2. people resources
3. hardware and software resources

4. all the above

18.The information circulated in a company grapevine can be called as

____________

1. knowledge information

2. sampled information

3.informal information

4. organizational information

19.what is the term used to refer to alignment of the beginning and end of
lines

1.indentation

2. justification

3. superscript

4 font

20. what is the character positioned below normal text called?

1. superscript

2. italic

3.font

4.subscript

21. spread sheet is a ________________

1. superscript

2.Italic

3.font
4.subscript

22.The first Factories Act was enacted in

a),1881
b),1895
c),1897
d),1885
Answer- a), 1881

23, Who is an adult as per Factories Act, 1948 ?

a. Who has completed 18 years of age
b. who is less than 18 years
c. who is more than 14 years
d. who is more than 15 years

Answer- a). Who has completed 18 years of age

24. A person who has ultimate control over the affairs of the factory under
Factories Act, 1948 is called as _________

a. Occupier
b. Manager
c. Chairman
d. Managing Director.

Answer - a. Occupier

25, The space for every worker employed in the Factory after the
commencement of Factories Act, 1948 should be ________ Cubic Meters.

a. 9.9 b. 10.2
c. 14.2 d. 13.2

Answer- c. 14.2

26,The provision for cooling water during hot weather should be made by the
organization if it employees _______ or more employees.

a. 200 b. 250
c. 300 d. 150
Answer- b. 250

27.Who is an Adolescent as per Factories Act, 1948 ?

a. Who has completed 17 years of age b. who is less than 18 years

c. who has completed 15 years but less than 18 years.
d. None of these

Answer- c. who has completed 15 years but less than 18 years.

28, Which one of the following is not a welfare provision under Factories Act,
1948
a.Canteen b. Creches c.First Aid d.Drinking
water.

Answer- d. Drinking water.

29, First Aid Boxes is to be provided for ______ of persons

a. 125 b. 135
c. 150 d. 160

Answer- c. 150

30,Safety Officers are to be appointed if Organisation is engaging ______ or

more employees.
a. 1000 b. 2000 c. 500 d. 750

Answer- a. 1000
31 Canteen is to be provided if engaging employees more than ______
persons.
a. 250 b. 230
c. 300 d. 275

Answer- a. 250
32 Leave with wages is allowed for employees if they work for _______ days in
a month.
a. 15 b. 25
c. 20 d. 28

Answer- c. 20
33. Welfare Officers are to be appointed if Organisation is engaging ______ or
more employees.
a. 500 b. 250 c. 600 d. 750

Answer- a. 500

34. The Ambulance Room is to be provided if engaging employees more

than______
a. 400 b. 350
c. 500 d. 450
Answer- c. 500

35, Creche is to be provided if ______ or more lady employees are engaged.

a. 25 b. 32
c. 30 d. 40

Answer- c. 30

36. An adult worker can upto ____ hrs in a day as per factories Act, 1948

a. 8 b. 9
c. 10 d. 12

Answer-. b. 9

37, Obligations of Workers under the Factories Act 1947 was discussed in
section -----
a) 78 b) 101
c) 111 d) 99

Answer - Sec.111

38. The term Sabbatical is connected with

a) Paid leave for study
b) Paternity leave
c) Maternity leave
d) Quarantine leave

Answer- Paid leave for study

39. Section 49 of the Factories Act 1947
Says about
a) Welfare officer
b) Canteen
c) Rest room
d) Crche
Answer is - Welfare officer
 40. Section 2 ( K )of the Factories Act 1947 says about
a) Manufacturing Process
b) Factory
c) Worker
d) None of these
Answer : Manufacturing Process

41., If the factory employs more than 1000

workers, they should appoint qualified
------------- to carry out the prescribed
duties
a) Safety Officer
b) Welfare officer
c) Security officer
d) None of these

Answer : a) Safety Officer

42. For contravention of provisions of

Factories Act or Rules, the occupier shall liable for punishment up to
a)2 years or fine up to Rs.1,00,000 or both
b) 6 months or fine upto 10, 000 or both
c) 3 three years or fine 10, 000 or both
d) None of these
Answer
a)2 years or fine up to Rs.1,00,000 or both.

43. In case of fatal accident occurred inside the factory , a separate

accident report shall be sent to the District magistrate in Form No ---- within
12 hours
a) Form No:16
b) Form No:18 A
c) Form No :18 B
d) Form No:18

44., Manager of every factory should sent a

annual report to the Inspectorate of factories
containing details like numbers of workers
employed , leave with wages, safety officers ,ambulance room, canteen,
shelter, accidents in form no --- on or before 31 st January
a) Form No : 22
b) Form No: 21
c) Form No: 25 A
d) Form No: 25 B
Answer:
a) Form No: 22
45. If any employee found violating the
section 20 of Factories Act 1947 shall be
fine up to
a)Rs. 10
b) Rs. 5
c) Rs. 15
d) Rs.20

Answer :b ) Rs. 5

46. Section 41- G of the Factories Act

1948 says about
a) Fencing of machineries
b) Facing of machineries
c) Work on near machinery in motion
47. Workers participation in safety mgt.

Answer-d) Workers participation in

safety management
27, Who is responsible for payment to a person employed by him in a
Factory under the Payment of wages Act 1936
a) Accounts Manager
b) HR manager
c) Manager
d) Owner

Answer-Manager of a factory nominated under the section 7 (f) of Factories

Act

28, The applicant / occupier who propose to start the factory should submit
the

a).Form No-1
b)Form No-.2
c) Form No- 2A
d) Form No.1 A

Answer- b)Form No-.2

29, The license fee can be paid to get a license for a factory maximum upto
a).One Year only
b).Two Years only
c).Three Years only
d)Five years only.
 Answer- d)Five years only.

30, The occupier has to submit the document on or before------- of every year
to renewal of a license for a factory.

Answer- 31st October of every year.

31, The renewal application for a license submitted after December 31st of
the every year shall paid the fine amount.
a) 10 % of the license fee
b) 20% of the license fee
c) 30 % of the license fee
d) none of these.

Answer- b) 20% of the license fee

32, The Section 20 of the Factories act discusses about

1,Drininkin Water
2, Lighting
3, Spittoons
d) Latrines and Urinals
Answer-3, Spittoons

33,The employment of young person on dangerous machines shall be

prohibited the section -------- of Factories Act.1947.

a) Section 21
b) Section 22
c) Section 23
d) Section 24

e) Answer- c)Section 23

34, A suitable goggles shall be provided for the protection of persons

employed in any factory is discussed inn the section ----
a) Section-36
b) Section-39
c) Section-40
d) Section -35
Answer- d)Section -35

35, A half yearly return for every half of every calendar year , in duplicate in
Form -------- so as to reach the inspector of factories on or before ------------- of
the year
a) Form NO-20, 31st July
b) Form No 21, 31st July
c) Form No. 25, 31st July
d) Form No. 24, 31st June
Answer- b) Form No 21, 31st July

36, An accident report, shall be confirmed by the manager by sending a

separate report in form no ---------- with details of number of person killed or
injured to i) Inspector of Factories within -----------hours of the accident .

a) Form No.18, 12 Hours

b) Form No. 18.A , 12 Hours
c) Form No.18, 24 Hours
d) Form No 18 A , 24 Hours
Answer- a) Form No.18, 12 Hours

36, The particulars of the accident should be entered in separate registers

kept as-
Accident Book- Form No for ESI office .

a),Form No -14,
b)Form No 15
c)From .No21
d)From No- 20

Answer- b) Form No 15

37.____________is the difference between the interest rate on depositand on

loans

1. Spread
2. Profit
3. Lending rate
4. Narrow money

38. When price increases in the short run, the profit of the
producer_____________

1. Increases
2. Decreases
3. Remains constant
4. Decreases marginally

39. When an economy faces a situation of high inflation along with a high
rate of unemployment, then it is called_____________
1.hyper inflation

2.stagflation

3.running inflation

4.cyclical unemployment.

40. when price increases in the short run , the profit of the producer
_______________

1. increases

2.decreases

3.remains constant

4. Decreases constant

41. Marketing costs often remain hidden costs because_________

1. They are incurred after products are made available for sale.

2 They are not recorded in inventory costs

3. They do not directly impact the profitability of the business

4. They do not form a part of the product cost.

42. vamsi is just about to run out of liril soap. He goes to the store and picks
out of brand he usally buys , which type of behavior is displayed by vamsi?

1. problem solving buying behavior

2.Habitual buying behavior

3. variety- seeking buying behavior

4. complex buying behavior.

43.MC.DONALDS introduced a range of products like Aloo , Maharaja Mac to

suit the taste of Indian customer . this is an example of which level of
segmentation?

1. segment marketing
2. individual marketing

3. Niche Marketing

5. local marketing.

46. The numerical difference between forecast demand and actual demand is
called _______________

1. standard deviation

2. forecast error

3. forecast variance

4. forecast Noise

47. Find the minimum value of the objective function where minimum
z=20x+35y

1. 2100

2.1600

3.800

4.3700

48. which of the following is not an advantage of MRP system?

1. Ability to price competitively

2. Better Customer service

3. longer idle time

4. Reduced set up and tear down costs

49. Accounting Ratios are important tools used by

(a) Managers, (b) Researchers,(c)Investors, (d) All of the above

50. Net Profit Ratio Signifies:

(a) Operational Profitability, (b) Liquidity Position,(c) Big-term Solvency,

(d)Profit for Lenders.

51. Working Capital Turnover measures the relationship of Working Capital

with:

(a)Fixed Assets,(b)Sales,(c)Purchases,(d)Stock.

52.. In Ratio Analysis, the term Capital Employed refers to:

(a)Equity Share Capital,(b)Net worth,(c)Shareholders' Funds,(d)None of the

above.

53. Dividend Payout Ratio is:

(a)PAT Capital, (b)DPS EPS,(c) Pref. Dividend PAT, (d) Pref. Dividend
Equity Dividend.

54 DU PONT Analysis deals with:

(a) Analysis of Current Assets, (b)Analysis of Profit, (c)Capital Budgeting, (d)

Analysis of Fixed Assets.

55. In Net Profit Ratio, the denominator is:

(a)Net Purchases,(b)Net Sales, (c) Credit Sales, (d) Cost of goods sold.

56. Inventory Turnover measures the relationship of inventory with:

(a) Average Sales, (b)Cost of Goods Sold, (c)Total Purchases, (d) Total Assets.

57.. The term 'EVA' is used for:

(a)Extra Value Analysis, (b)Economic Value Added,(c)Expected Value

Analysis,(d)Engineering Value Analysis.

58.. Return on Investment may be improved by:

(a)Increasing Turnover,(b) Reducing Expenses,(c)Increasing Capital

Utilization,(d)All of the above.

59.. In Current Ratio, Current Assets are compared with:

(a)Current Profit, (b)Current Liabilities,(c)Fixed Assets, (d)Equity Share

Capital.
60.. ABC Ltd. has a Current Ratio of 1.5: 1 and Net Current Assets of Rs.
5,00,000. What are the Current Assets?

(a)Rs. 5,00,000, (b)Rs. 10,00,000, (c)Rs. 15,00,000, (d) Rs. 25,00,000

61. There is deterioration in the management of working capital of XYZ Ltd.

What does it refer to?

(a)That the Capital Employed has reduced,(b)That the Profitability has gone
up,(c)That debtors collection period has increased,(d)That Sales has
decreased.

62. Which of the following does not help to increase Current Ratio?

(a)Issue of Debentures to buy Stock, (b)Issue of Debentures to pay Creditors,

(c)Sale of Investment to pay Creditors,(d)Avail Bank Overdraft to buy
Machine.

63. Debt to Total Assets Ratio can be improved by:

(a)Borrowing More,(b)Issue of Debentures,(c)Issue of Equity Shares,

(d)Redemption of Debt.

64.. Ratio of Net Income to Number of Equity Shares known as:

(a)Price Earnings Ratio, (b) Net Profit Ratio,(c)Earnings per Share, (d)
Dividend per Share.

65. Trend Analysis helps comparing performance of a firm

(a)With other firms,(b)Over a period of firm,(c)With other industries,(d) None

of the above.

66. A Current Ratio of Less than One means:

(a)Current Liabilities < Current Assets,(b)Fixed Assets > Current Assets,

(c)Current Assets < Current Liabilities,

(d) Share Capital > Current Assets.

67. XYZ Ltd. has earned 8% Return on Total Assests of Rs. 50,00,000 and has
a Net Profit Ratio of 5%. Find out the Sales of the firm. (a) Rs. 4,00,000,
(b)Rs. 2,50,000,(c)Rs. 80,00,000,(d)Rs. 83,33,333.

68. Suppliers and Creditors of a firm are interested in(a)Profitability Position,

(b)Liquidity Position,(c)Market Share Position, (d) Debt Position.
69. Which of the following is a measure of Debt Service capacity of a firm?

(a)Current Ratio, (b)Acid Test Ratio,(c) Interest Coverage Ratio,(d) Debtors

Turnover.

70. Gross Profit Ratio for a firm remains same but the Net Profit Ratio is
decreasing. The reason for such behavior could be:

(a) Increase in Costs of Goods Sold, (b)If Increase in Expense,(c) Increase in

Dividend,(d)Decrease in Sales.

71. Which of the following statements is correct?

(a) A Higher Receivable Turnover is not desirable, (b) Interest Coverage Ratio
depends upon Tax Rate,

(c)Increase in Net Profit Ratio means increase in Sales, (d) Lower Debt-Equity
Ratio means lower Financial Risk.

72. Debt to Total Assets of a firm is .2. The Debt to Equity boo would be:

(a) 0.80, (b)0.25, (c) 1.00, (d)0.75

73. Which of the following helps analysing return to equity Shareholders?

(a) Return on Assets, (b) Earnings Per Share, (c) Net Profit Ratio, (d)Return on
Investment.

74. Return on Assets and Return on Investment Ratios belong to:

(a) Liquidity Ratios,(b)Profitability Ratios,(c)Solvency Ratios,(d)Turnover.