One of the major advantage of process oriented layout is

Smooth and continuous flows of work

Large work in process inventories

Flexibility in equipment and labour assignment

Smooth and continuous flows of work

Two effective global strategies adopted by firms are _________and

Strategic alliance, make-to-order

Strategic alliance, assemble-to-order

Assemble-to-order, make-to-order

Strategic alliance, locating operations abroad

Which of the following is not a benefit of small production lots ?

Workstation can be placed closed together

Work in process inventory is smaller

Workstation can be placed closed together

Manufacturing cycle time is shorter

_________is a process in which a supplier generates orders for its distributor based on demand information sent by the distributor

integrated supply chain management

Project process is classified into two main categories and

Planning processes, initiating process

Project management process, planning process

Initiating process, product oriented process

Product oriented process, project management process

Planning processes, initiating process

A set of simultaneous equations that has more variables than constraints has

an infinite number of solutions

Flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) are reported to have a number of benefits . which is not a reported benefits of FMS?

Lead time and throughout time reduction

More flexible than the manufacturing systems they replace

Lead time and throughout time reduction

Process oriented layout is best suited for

The assembly of products like automobiles and appliances

The mass production of uniform products

High volume , low variety production

Low volume , high variety production

Which of the following functions is not a core function of an organization

The marketing (including sale) function

The accounting and finance function

The marketing (including sale) function

The product or service development function

The outcomes of the logical model and physical model are called the_____________ and______________

Entity relationship diagrams, control flow diagrams

Control flow diagrams, business process diagrams

Business process diagrams, data flow diagrams

Entity relationship diagrams, business process diagrams

Entity relationship diagrams, control flow diagrams

_________ plan and manage the project on a day-to-day basis for this stage _________ define the coordination, control activities and identify the suitable personnel to carry them out.

Project coordinators, stage teams

Stage managers, project coordinators

Stage managers, key stakeholders

The typical goal used when developing a process oriented layout strategy is to

Maximize the number of different tasks which can be performed by an individual machine

Minimize the distance between adjacent departments

Minimize the material handling costs

Maximize the number of different tasks which can be performed by an individual machine

Minimize the level of operator skill necessary

Time and motion studies focus on

The ways in which machines can be built to make human safes and more efficient

The time and effort it takes to train a new employee

The number of physical motion required to complete a work related task

The ways in which machines can be built to make human safes and more efficient

Ways to avoid injury in tasks that required repetitive motion

Begins with a delivery date ,then each operations is offset one at a time ,in reverse order

Is well suited where the supplier is usually able to meet precise delivery dates

Tends to minimize in process inventory

Assumes that procurement of material and operations start as soon as requirement are known

Big advantage of process oriented layout is

The simplified scheduling problem presented by this layout strategy

The ability of employ low skilled labour

The five element in the management process are

Plan, organize, staff , lead and control

Plan ,direct , update, lead & surprise

Accounting /finance , marketing, operations and management

Organize , plan , control, staff and manage

Plan, organize, staff , lead and control

Which of the following would not be normally considered as a key feature of operations management?

Most new technology is implemented

World class operations can give an organization competitive advantage

Operations researches mathematical techniques for optimizing process

Operations is the part of an organization which creates wealth through the management of the transformation process

Because the fixed position layout is so difficult to solve on-site operations managers

Virtually never employ this layout strategy

Utilize this approach only for construction projects such as bridges and office towers

Often complete as much of the project as possible off site

What do flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) do?

Moves materials between opportunities

Moves and manipulates products , parts on tolls

Co-ordinates the whole process of manufacturing and manufactures a part, components or products

Completely manufactures a range of components without significant human inventions during the processing

Which of the following illustrate an activity that does not add value?

Accumulating parts in front of the next work centre

176 + Mcqs in Crop Production and Management in Science Page 1 McqOptions

1.	One of the major advantage of process oriented layout is
A.	High equipment utilization
B.	Large work in process inventories
C.	Flexibility in equipment and labour assignment
D.	Smooth and continuous flows of work
Answer» D. Smooth and continuous flows of work

Discussion

2.	A ________ is the combination of layout types.
A.	Hybrid layout
B.	Site layout
C.	Block layout
D.	Detailed layout
Answer» B. Site layout

Discussion

3.	Which among the following is a special factor that influences the plant location?
A.	Cultural factor
B.	Infrastructure
C.	Communication facilities
D.	Transport
Answer» B. Infrastructure

Discussion

4.	Which scheduling technique should be employed when due dates are important for a job order ?
A.	Forward scheduling
B.	Loading
C.	Dispatching
D.	Backward scheduling
Answer» E.

Discussion

5.	The activities and process used in making both tangible and intangible products is known as
A.	Manufacturing
B.	Production
C.	Operations
D.	The transformation process
Answer» C. Operations

Discussion

6.	Two effective global strategies adopted by firms are _________and
A.	Strategic alliance, make-to-order
B.	Strategic alliance, assemble-to-order
C.	Assemble-to-order, make-to-order
D.	Strategic alliance, locating operations abroad
Answer» E.

Discussion

7.	If an artificial variable remains in the solution with a positive value after the stopping criterion has been reached, the problem
A.	is infeasible
B.	is optimal
C.	needs a new basis
D.	has more than one solution
Answer» B. is optimal

Discussion

8.	Which among the following methods is used when both distance and load have to be considered for optimality in terms of cost?
A.	Factor rating
B.	Rating plan
C.	Centre of gravity
D.	Point rating
Answer» D. Point rating

Discussion

9.	Which of the following is not a benefit of small production lots ?
A.	Work in process inventory is smaller
B.	Fewer setups
C.	Workstation can be placed closed together
D.	Manufacturing cycle time is shorter
Answer» C. Workstation can be placed closed together

Discussion

10.	For which of the following options is make-to-stock strategy feasible? 1. To produce customized products from sub-assemblies 2. To make standardized products with high volumes 3. To accommodate flexibility and offer variety 4. Where forecast is reasonably accurate
A.	Options 2 & 4
B.	Options 1 & 4
C.	Options 1 & 2
D.	Options 1 & 3
Answer» B. Options 1 & 4

Discussion

11.	__________________ involves understanding the scope and various processes in a project cycle.
A.	Project management
B.	Total quality management
C.	Process management
D.	Program management
Answer» B. Total quality management

Discussion

12.	Consider the below mentioned statements: 1. Without the forecast, no production function can be taken up. 2 Forecasts are subject to market dynamics and many other predictable parameters which will be known and controllable. State True or False:
A.	1-True, 2-True
B.	1-False, 2-True
C.	1-False, 2-False
D.	1-True. 2-False
Answer» E.

Discussion

13.	_________is a process in which a supplier generates orders for its distributor based on demand information sent by the distributor
A.	point of sale
B.	integrated supply chain management
C.	distributed control system
D.	vendor managed inventory
Answer» E.

Discussion

14.	Project process is classified into two main categories and
A.	Project management process, planning process
B.	Initiating process, product oriented process
C.	Product oriented process, project management process
D.	Planning processes, initiating process
Answer» D. Planning processes, initiating process

Discussion

15.	A set of simultaneous equations that has more variables than constraints has
A.	no solution
B.	an infinite number of solutions
C.	a finite solution
D.	an infinite solution
Answer» C. a finite solution

Discussion

16.	Ascertain type of computer costs 1000 and the annual holding cost is 25% . annual demand is 10000 units , and the order cost is 150 per order .what is the approximate economic order quantity?
A.	70
B.	110
C.	250
D.	12000
Answer» C. 250

Discussion

17.	Which of the following is the creation of database, by developers in association with the business analyst, to generate diagrams and documentation?
A.	Logical model
B.	Physical model
C.	Data model
D.	Process model
Answer» C. Data model

Discussion

18.	Flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) are reported to have a number of benefits . which is not a reported benefits of FMS?
A.	Increased quality
B.	More flexible than the manufacturing systems they replace
C.	Lead time and throughout time reduction
D.	Increased utilization
Answer» C. Lead time and throughout time reduction

Discussion

19.	Process oriented layout is best suited for
A.	The assembly of products like automobiles and appliances
B.	The mass production of uniform products
C.	High volume , low variety production
D.	Low volume , high variety production
Answer» E.

Discussion

20.	Which of the following functions is not a core function of an organization
A.	The accounting and finance function
B.	The marketing (including sale) function
C.	The operation function
D.	The product or service development function
Answer» B. The marketing (including sale) function

Discussion

21.	The outcomes of the logical model and physical model are called the_____________ and______________
A.	Control flow diagrams, business process diagrams
B.	Business process diagrams, data flow diagrams
C.	Entity relationship diagrams, business process diagrams
D.	Entity relationship diagrams, control flow diagrams
Answer» D. Entity relationship diagrams, control flow diagrams

Discussion

22.	Which of the following are the features of process layout? 1 Emphasis is on special orders or products having significant and frequent design changes. 2. Standardized product with little or no design changes. 3. Minimum requirement of in-process inspection. 4 Use of general purpose machines.
A.	Options 3 & 4
B.	Options 1 & 4
C.	Options 1 & 2
D.	Options 2 & 3
Answer» C. Options 1 & 2

Discussion

23.	Operations can be classified according to the degree of variations in demand and visibility of the operations as well as their volume and variety of production which of the following operations would be classified as high variation & high visibility ?
A.	A front office staff
B.	A family doctor
C.	A carpenter
D.	A fast food restaurant
Answer» C. A carpenter

Discussion

24.	Unique products are generally produced through
A.	Customization
B.	Standardization
C.	Engineering
D.	Mechanization
Answer» B. Standardization

Discussion

25.	In which of the following the promotional programs may also be used to shift demand?
A.	Chase demand strategy
B.	Level production strategy
C.	Stable work-force strategy
D.	Mixed strategy
Answer» C. Stable work-force strategy

Discussion

26.	_________ plan and manage the project on a day-to-day basis for this stage _________ define the coordination, control activities and identify the suitable personnel to carry them out.
A.	Project coordinators, stage teams
B.	Stage managers, project coordinators
C.	Stage teams, key stakeholders
D.	Stage managers, key stakeholders
Answer» C. Stage teams, key stakeholders

Discussion

27.	The typical goal used when developing a process oriented layout strategy is to
A.	Minimize the distance between adjacent departments
B.	Minimize the material handling costs
C.	Maximize the number of different tasks which can be performed by an individual machine
D.	Minimize the level of operator skill necessary
Answer» C. Maximize the number of different tasks which can be performed by an individual machine

Discussion

28.	________________ helps in production management by developing an overall plan.
A.	Aggregate plan
B.	Business plan
C.	Marketing plan
D.	Architectural plan
Answer» B. Business plan

Discussion

29.	Resources such as labour materials and energy are known as ……………. In the transformation process
A.	Output
B.	Intangibles
C.	Factors of production
D.	Inputs
Answer» E.

Discussion

30.	Time and motion studies focus on
A.	The time and effort it takes to train a new employee
B.	The number of physical motion required to complete a work related task
C.	The ways in which machines can be built to make human safes and more efficient
D.	Ways to avoid injury in tasks that required repetitive motion
Answer» C. The ways in which machines can be built to make human safes and more efficient

Discussion

31.	Forward scheduling
A.	Begins with a delivery date ,then each operations is offset one at a time ,in reverse order
B.	Is well suited where the supplier is usually able to meet precise delivery dates
C.	Tends to minimize in process inventory
D.	Assumes that procurement of material and operations start as soon as requirement are known
Answer» E.

Discussion

32.	Making identical , interchangeable components or complete products is referred to as
A.	Customization
B.	Standardization
C.	Engineering
D.	Mechanization
Answer» C. Engineering

Discussion

33.	Use of sequencing role shortest processing time generally result in
A.	Minimum average lateness
B.	Maximum utilization
C.	Maximum effectiveness
D.	Minimum average flow time
Answer» E.

Discussion

34.	Which of the following is not an element of management process
A.	Pricing
B.	Staffing
C.	Planning
D.	Controlling
Answer» B. Staffing

Discussion

35.	Which of the following are the factors on which the choice of a forecasting method depends? 1. Data availability 2. Product life cycle 3. Accuracy required 4. Volume of demand
A.	Options 1 & 2
B.	Options 2 & 4
C.	Options 1 & 3
D.	Options 2 & 3
Answer» D. Options 2 & 3

Discussion

36.	The concept of total quality control i.e that quality must be attended to at all stages of the industrial cycle and throughout the organization is the creation of which of the following pioneers ?
A.	Genichi Taguchi
B.	W.Edward Deming
C.	Arnald Feigenbaum
D.	Joseph M juran
Answer» D. Joseph M juran

Discussion

37.	is the process of estimating, routing, and scheduling.
A.	Planning
B.	Controlling
C.	Implementing
D.	Functioning
Answer» B. Controlling

Discussion

38.	Big advantage of process oriented layout is
A.	Its flexibility for variety
B.	Its low cost
C.	The simplified scheduling problem presented by this layout strategy
D.	The ability of employ low skilled labour
Answer» B. Its low cost

Discussion

39.	In a large company , the department charged with determining the actual process to be used in turning inputs to output is
A.	Marketing research
B.	Engineering
C.	Operations
D.	Product planning
Answer» D. Product planning

Discussion

40.	The man issue is designing process oriented input concerns the relative positioning of …………… to minimize cost of material handling
A.	Work stations
B.	Departments
C.	Raw materials
D.	Entrances , loading docks etc.
Answer» C. Raw materials

Discussion

41.	The five element in the management process are
A.	Plan ,direct , update, lead & surprise
B.	Accounting /finance , marketing, operations and management
C.	Organize , plan , control, staff and manage
D.	Plan, organize, staff , lead and control
Answer» D. Plan, organize, staff , lead and control

Discussion

42.	Aggregate planning is the primary responsibility of the _______________ department.
A.	Accounting
B.	Finance
C.	Operations
D.	Human resources and marketing
Answer» D. Human resources and marketing

Discussion

43.	What type of process would a paper mill be most likely to use?
A.	Continuous flow
B.	Project
C.	Job shop
D.	Flow shop
Answer» B. Project

Discussion

44.	Which of the following would not be normally considered as a key feature of operations management?
A.	Most new technology is implemented
B.	World class operations can give an organization competitive advantage
C.	Operations researches mathematical techniques for optimizing process
D.	Operations is the part of an organization which creates wealth through the management of the transformation process
Answer» E.

Discussion

45.	_____________________ involves the activities of a manufacturing company with its suppliers.
A.	Internal supply chain
B.	Upstream supply chain
C.	In-house processes
D.	Downstream supply chain
Answer» C. In-house processes

Discussion

46.	Because the fixed position layout is so difficult to solve on-site operations managers
A.	Virtually never employ this layout strategy
B.	Utilize this approach only for construction projects such as bridges and office towers
C.	Increase in size of site
D.	Often complete as much of the project as possible off site
Answer» E.

Discussion

47.	What type of control chart is used to monitor the number of defects per unit?
A.	p-chart
B.	R-chart
C.	c-chart
D.	x-bar chart
Answer» D. x-bar chart

Discussion

48.	Reduction of in-transit inventory encouraged through use of
A.	Supplier location near plants
B.	Low cost , global suppliers
C.	Low carrying cost
D.	Use of trains , not trucks
Answer» B. Low cost , global suppliers

Discussion

49.	What do flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) do?
A.	Moves materials between opportunities
B.	Moves and manipulates products , parts on tolls
C.	Co-ordinates the whole process of manufacturing and manufactures a part, components or products
D.	Completely manufactures a range of components without significant human inventions during the processing
Answer» E.

Discussion

50.	Which of the following illustrate an activity that does not add value?
A.	Training employees
B.	Ordering parts from a supplier
C.	Making a part
D.	Accumulating parts in front of the next work centre
Answer» E.

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Science.

One of the major advantage of process oriented layout is

A ________ is the combination of layout types.

Which among the following is a special factor that influences the plant location?

Which scheduling technique should be employed when due dates are important for a job order ?

The activities and process used in making both tangible and intangible products is known as

Two effective global strategies adopted by firms are _________and

If an artificial variable remains in the solution with a positive value after the stopping criterion has been reached, the problem

Which among the following methods is used when both distance and load have to be considered for optimality in terms of cost?

Which of the following is not a benefit of small production lots ?

For which of the following options is make-to-stock strategy feasible? 1. To produce customized products from sub-assemblies 2. To make standardized products with high volumes 3. To accommodate flexibility and offer variety 4. Where forecast is reasonably accurate

__________________ involves understanding the scope and various processes in a project cycle.

Consider the below mentioned statements: 1. Without the forecast, no production function can be taken up. 2 Forecasts are subject to market dynamics and many other predictable parameters which will be known and controllable. State True or False:

_________is a process in which a supplier generates orders for its distributor based on demand information sent by the distributor

Project process is classified into two main categories and

A set of simultaneous equations that has more variables than constraints has

Ascertain type of computer costs 1000 and the annual holding cost is 25% . annual demand is 10000 units , and the order cost is 150 per order .what is the approximate economic order quantity?

Which of the following is the creation of database, by developers in association with the business analyst, to generate diagrams and documentation?

Flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) are reported to have a number of benefits . which is not a reported benefits of FMS?

Process oriented layout is best suited for

Which of the following functions is not a core function of an organization

The outcomes of the logical model and physical model are called the_____________ and______________

Which of the following are the features of process layout? 1 Emphasis is on special orders or products having significant and frequent design changes. 2. Standardized product with little or no design changes. 3. Minimum requirement of in-process inspection. 4 Use of general purpose machines.

Operations can be classified according to the degree of variations in demand and visibility of the operations as well as their volume and variety of production which of the following operations would be classified as high variation & high visibility ?

Unique products are generally produced through

In which of the following the promotional programs may also be used to shift demand?

_________ plan and manage the project on a day-to-day basis for this stage _________ define the coordination, control activities and identify the suitable personnel to carry them out.

The typical goal used when developing a process oriented layout strategy is to

________________ helps in production management by developing an overall plan.

Resources such as labour materials and energy are known as ……………. In the transformation process

Time and motion studies focus on

Forward scheduling

Making identical , interchangeable components or complete products is referred to as

Use of sequencing role shortest processing time generally result in

Which of the following is not an element of management process

Which of the following are the factors on which the choice of a forecasting method depends? 1. Data availability 2. Product life cycle 3. Accuracy required 4. Volume of demand

The concept of total quality control i.e that quality must be attended to at all stages of the industrial cycle and throughout the organization is the creation of which of the following pioneers ?

is the process of estimating, routing, and scheduling.

Big advantage of process oriented layout is

In a large company , the department charged with determining the actual process to be used in turning inputs to output is

The man issue is designing process oriented input concerns the relative positioning of …………… to minimize cost of material handling

The five element in the management process are

Aggregate planning is the primary responsibility of the _______________ department.

What type of process would a paper mill be most likely to use?

Which of the following would not be normally considered as a key feature of operations management?

_____________________ involves the activities of a manufacturing company with its suppliers.

Because the fixed position layout is so difficult to solve on-site operations managers

What type of control chart is used to monitor the number of defects per unit?

Reduction of in-transit inventory encouraged through use of

What do flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) do?

Which of the following illustrate an activity that does not add value?

The outcomes of the logical model and physical model are called the_ and__

_ plan and manage the project on a day-to-day basis for this stage _ define the coordination, control activities and identify the suitable personnel to carry them out.