Friday, January 25, 2008

Production and Operations Management - 1

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

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Following are some of the factors which influence process planning
Correct Answer
Order Quantity , Process capability of machine , Delivery Dates
Your Answer
Process capability of machine , Delivery Dates , Order Quantity

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

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Skill of labour force in a product type layout is usually higher than in the process type of
layout
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True

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In exponential smoothing method,for a stable demand pattern and better smoothing effect,
value of fraction( Alpha) selected is
Correct Answer
0.05 to 0.10
Your Answer
0.05 to 0.10

True/False
Question
Recording of movement is not necessary in case of method study in any form.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True

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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
Your 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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Which is the next stage to the inspection based quality control in the historical development
of quality management.
Correct Answer
Quality assurance
Your Answer
Total Quality management

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

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Inadequate production capacity ultimately leads to
Correct Answer
Poor Customer Service
Your Answer
Low Productivity

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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
Your Answer
Condition monitoring

True/False
Question
Inspection should be conducted on all incoming materials, semifinished items, bought out
components, subcontract items prior to any operation, assembly.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

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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
Your Answer
Acceptable quality level

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Production Planning includes
Correct Answer
Predetermination of manufacturing requirements
Your Answer
Predetermination of manufacturing requirements

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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
Your 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

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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
Your Answer
Quality control

True/False
Question
A load chart specifies the work to be carried out by each person of company during shift
hours.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

Match The Following

Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Pessimistic time
b
b
Expected time
Te
Te
Optimistic time
a
a
Most likely time
m
m

True/False
Question
Breakdown is inversly proportional to the investment in W.I.P.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True

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Production Planning is a centralised activity which includes functions such as ________
Correct Answer
Scheduling
Your Answer
Scheduling

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

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A good plant layout helps in
Correct Answer
Reducing handling costs
Your Answer
Reducing handling costs
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The ________ is the probability that a good lot will be rejected by the sampling plan.
Correct Answer
Producer's risk
Your Answer
Producer's risk

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

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

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Which are the subtasks of the maintenance phase of the method study?
Correct Answer
Monitoring and control , Performance appraisal , Audit on savings
Your Answer
Monitoring and control , Performance appraisal , Audit on savings

True/False
Question
short cycle job should be studied for macroscopic motions.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True
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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
Your Answer
Quality control system

True/False
Question
Inspection Order can be a verbal order
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
False

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Need for change in layout can occur due to following reason
Correct Answer
introduction of new product
Your Answer
improve quality

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

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Which are the different methods of recording actual progress of work?
Correct Answer
Display boards , Progress cards , Network updating
Your Answer
Display boards , Progress cards , Network updating
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The term ________ emplies the foregone profit due to inability of company to produce.
Correct Answer
Opportunity cost
Your Answer
Opportunity cost

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

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

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

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What do you mean by the selection of the job for the method study on the basis of
manufacturing difficulties?
Correct Answer
Technical consideration
Your Answer
Economic consideration

True/False
Question
In case of backward pass computation, the latest event time of the end event equals to the
earliest event time minus duration of that activity.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True

Match The Following

Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Emerson Efficiency Plan
Wage Payment
Wage Payment
Craft
Facilities Planning
Facilities Planning
Work Sampling
Machine utilization
Machine utilization
Gantt Chart
Production Scheduling
Production Scheduling

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Which of the following are examples of addition during recording for method study?
Correct Answer
Brazing , Welding , Riveting
Your Answer
Brazing , Welding , Riveting

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

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

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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
Your Answer
Inspection order

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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
Your Answer
Average distance of shipment , Characteristics of the commodity , Medium of shipment

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Which is the ideal place to inspect jigs and fixtures in a mass manufacturing unit?
Correct Answer
Separate inspection room
Your Answer
Separate inspection room

True/False
Question
In Gantt Chart, the horizontal lines devide vertical lines into sections which represents either
operations or work centres.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Production and Operations Management - 2

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

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Where does the central line is located in case of p-chart?
Correct Answer
at p bar
Your Answer
at median

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

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

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

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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
Your Answer
Long Lead time for procurement , Long manufacturing cycle , Demand for the product is not
known

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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
Your Answer
Quality control

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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
Your Answer
Overhauling

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

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
Your Answer
True

Match The Following

Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Emerson Efficiency Plan
Wage Payment
Wage Payment
Craft
Facilities Planning
Facilities Planning
Work Sampling
Machine utilization
Machine utilization
Gantt Chart
Production Scheduling
Production Scheduling

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
Your Answer
Labour laws , Building codes , Policies regarding issue of licences
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What do you mean by the study of repetitive short cycle operations which involve quick
hand / feet motions?
Correct Answer
Micromotion study
Your Answer
Macromotion study

True/False
Question
An activity should represent an operation or set of operations which can be performed using
a particular kind of equipment or a special skill.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

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

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
Your Answer
True

True/False
Question
After goods have been manufactured, route sheets and operation layouts should not be
collected back.
Correct Answer
Falsek
Your Answer
False

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

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What does the points falling outside the control limits indicate?
Correct Answer
Presence of assignable causes
Your Answer
Mean = Standard deviation

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Which industry out of the following industries require maximum consideration for safety
factor while selecting plant location?
Correct Answer
Nuclear power plant
Your Answer
Nuclear power plant

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Which of the following are assignable cause?
Correct Answer
Large varaitions in hardness of material , Tool wear , Errors in setting
Your Answer
Large varaitions in hardness of material , Play in guide rods , Errors in setting

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

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Which of the following are examples of addition during recording for method study?
Correct Answer
Brazing , Welding , Riveting
Your Answer
Brazing , Welding , Riveting

True/False
Question
An activity can share the same tail event and same head event with any other activity.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True

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

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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
Your Answer
Multiple gauging

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

True/False
Question
Only skilled worker can use the fixed limit gauge.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

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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".
Your Answer
It helps to identify the set of activities and events which are critical and as such must be
carefully controlled and monitored , It reduces the paperwork , It identifies activities to be
given preference in allocation of resources.

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Which are reason due to which the progress of work is rarely in line with it's plan?
Correct Answer
Absenteeism , Machine breakdowns , Substandard performance against prefixed production
standards
Your Answer
Absenteeism , Machine breakdowns , Substandard performance against prefixed production
standards

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
Your Answer
Inspection order

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.
Your 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.

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

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

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Question
Which of the following possibilities can be explored by using flow process chart?
Correct Answer
Eliminating the operations or combining the operations with another , Reducing the distance
traveled by the workmen or materials , Avoiding the waiting time and thereby reduce
production losses
Your Answer
Eliminating the operations or combining the operations with another , Reducing the distance
traveled by the workmen or materials , Avoiding the waiting time and thereby reduce
production losses

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
Your Answer
Work Order

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

Match The Following

Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Draining and refilling of oil reserviors of plunger pump
Yearly
Yearly
Parts lubricated with oil nipple
Daily
Daily
Tools and slideways
two to three times a day
two to three times a day
Table lubrication
Weekly
Weekly

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

True/False
Question
Operation process charts though indicates the sequence of events but do not show
movements.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

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The ________ is the probability that a bad lot will be accepted by the sampling plan.
Correct Answer
Consumer's risk
Your Answer
Consumer's risk

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

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

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

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Which is the zone beyond LTPD in case of Oc curve of a general plan?
Correct Answer
Zone of rejection
Your Answer
Zone of rejection

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

Production and Operations Management - 3

POM Assignment
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which of the following aspects are essential to ensure quality of purchased items?
Correct Answer
Defining right quality for the job , Vendor performance evaluation , Making sure that
suppliers understand the requirements
Your Answer
Defining right quality for the job , Vendor performance evaluation , Making sure that
suppliers understand the requirements

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
Your Answer
Unexpected

True/False
Question
After goods have been manufactured, route sheets and operation layouts should not be
collected back.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

True/False
Question
In case of centralised inspection, inspection rooms generally become bottleneck and cause
delay in taking action regarding rejection or rework.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer

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

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

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

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
Your Answer
Lots having the percentage defective more than AQL but less than LPTD

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

Question
Which of the following are examples of addition during recording for method study?
Correct Answer
Brazing , Welding , Riveting
Your Answer
Brazing , Welding , Riveting

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
Your Answer
Overtime working

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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
Your Answer
Rectangular

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

Question
Which of the following causes can be responsible for derailing the production schedule in a
factory?
Correct Answer
Errors in drawings , Delay in receipt of material from vendor , Excessive absenteeism
Your Answer
Errors in drawings , Delay in receipt of material from vendor , Excessive absenteeism

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

Question
Which of the following situations demand the economic consideration while selecting a job
for method study?
Correct Answer
Unorderly movement of men and materials , Excessive process defectives , Too many
suggestions received for improvement from a department or section
Your Answer
Unorderly movement of men and materials , Excessive process defectives , Inconsistent
quality

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
Your Answer
False
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Question
Which of the following are the basic requirements of quality standard?
Correct Answer
Deifinite , Undesrstandable , Economically viable
Your Answer
Absolute uniformity , Undesrstandable , Economically viable

Match The Following

Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Toung
Sweet
Sweet
Eye
Crack
Crack
Nose
Burnout
Burnout
Ear
Impact
Roughness

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

True/False
Question
Floor inspection delays the identification of faults which can not be rectified immediately
before large lots are spoiled.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False
True/False
Question
Cent percent inspection is required on WIP prior to the key, critical or costly operation.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer

Question
The document which incorporates details of process planning for a job is called
Correct Answer
Route Sheet
Your Answer
Route Sheet

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
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer

Question
Which of the following is the most popular technique for Project Production?
Correct Answer
PERT & CPM
Your Answer
PERT & CPM

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
Your Answer
To meet the intended function at lowest cost
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What can be the worst effect due to excessive vibration?
Correct Answer
Breakdown
Your Answer
Breakdown

Multiple Choice Single Answer

Question
What is the relation between duration of an activity and length of an arrow?
Correct Answer
No relation
Your Answer
No relation

Multiple Choice Single Answer

Question
What is the nature of the sampling plan for critical defects?
Correct Answer
Tight
Your Answer
Tight

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
Your Answer
Condition monitoring

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.
Your Answer
Activity time should be obtained from the person responsible for the completion of an
activity , Activity time must be independent of any influence which the preceding or
succeeding activity may have on it. , Activity time may assume that just the normal quantity
of resources required to carry out the activity are available.

Multiple Choice Single Answer

Question
Which of the following techniques is used by industrial engineering department to obtain the
utilisation index?
Correct Answer
Work Sampling Studies
Your Answer
Break Even Analysis

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
Your Answer
Labour laws , Building codes , Policies regarding issue of licences

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
Your Answer
Change in physical characteristic , Consumption of physical effort , Movement of material

True/False
Question
An activity can share the same tail event and same head event with any other activity.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
True
Select The Blank
Question
The ________ must ensure that the product satisfy the functional requirements of it's
usage.
Correct Answer
Quality of design
Your Answer
Quality of design

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

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

Select The Blank

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer

Question
Site factors for plant location include
Correct Answer
Suitability of land
Your Answer
Suitability of land

Select The Blank

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

Multiple Choice Multiple 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
Your Answer
Deviation from normal sound , Excessive Vibration , Leakage of a gas

Select The Blank

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

True/False
Question
Independent float either affects the float of preceding activities or that of succeeding
activities.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

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

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

Select The Blank

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

Match The Following

Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Factor Analysis
Method to evaluate layouts
Technique for evolving and analysis of layouts
Minimization of production delays
Objective of good layout
Objective of good layout
Maximum visibility
Principles of good layout
Principles of good layout
Scale model
Layout analysis
Method to evaluate layouts

Multiple Choice Single Answer

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

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
Your Answer
Quality

Select The Blank

Question
One detachable ticket is prepared for each ________.
Correct Answer
Operation
Your Answer
Worker

Production and Operations Management - 4

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Multiple Choice Single Answer

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer

Question
Main objective of a good plant layout is
Correct Answer
Reduce material handling cost
Your 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
Your 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
Your 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.
Your 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
Your 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
Your Answer
Flow of Material , Ease of supervision , Delivery performance

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
Your 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
Your Answer
False

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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%
Your 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
Your Answer
True

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Question
What is the base for considering activity time as single time estimate or three time
estimate?
Correct Answer
Level of uncertainty
Your Answer
Availability of labour
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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
Your Answer
Acceptable quality level

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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
Your Answer
Normal cost

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

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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
Your Answer
Move order

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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
Your Answer
Quality control

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

Match The Following

Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Emerson Efficiency Plan
Wage Payment
Wage Payment
Craft
Facilities Planning
Facilities Planning
Work Sampling
Machine utilization
Machine utilization
Gantt Chart
Production Scheduling
Production Scheduling

Select The Blank

Question
A ________ is another form of subcontracting.
Correct Answer
Hiring capacity
Your 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
Your 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
Your 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
Your 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
Your Answer
Sales Order , Work order , Purchase 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
Your Answer
Reduce lead time
True/False
Question
Cent percent inspection is often more practical and economical than sampling inspection.
Correct Answer
False
Your 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
Your 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
Your 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
Your Answer
Quality of design

Match The Following

Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Crash cost of an activity
Cc
Cc
Normal time of an activity
Tn
Tn
Crash time of activity
Tc
Tc
Normal cost of an activity
Cn
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.
Your 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
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer

Question
Which varaible is taken along the abscissa or X axis?
Correct Answer
Time
Your Answer
Standard deviation

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
Your 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
Your 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
Your Answer
Recording progress of work , Progress chasing to identify delays which may hold up
production , Communicating possible delays in delivery date commitment to sales
department

Select The Blank

Question
Production control work is ________ in case of floor inspection as compared with the
centralised inspection.
Correct Answer
easier
Your Answer
time consuming

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
Your 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
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer

Question
What is represented by an arrow in a network?
Correct Answer
Activity
Your 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
Your Answer
True

True/False
Question
Independent float either affects the float of preceding activities or that of succeeding
activities.
Correct Answer
False
Your 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
Your 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
Your Answer
Ratio of area utilised to area available

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
Your Answer
Operation