Explore topic-wise MCQs in Industrial Engineering.

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101.

Which of the following is not an advantage resulting from a company's training its employees?

A. Increased manufacturing flexibility
B. Less employee obsolescence
C. Increased productivity
D. Supply and demand conditions
E. Improved morale
Answer» B. Less employee obsolescence
Discussion
102.

A fundamental problem in any training method is to determine, whether the method is

A. Valid
B. Expensive
C. Comprehensive
D. Profitable
E. Easy
Answer» B. Expensive
Discussion
103.

Which of the following tools can be turned at maximum speed?

A. Diamonds
B. Carbon steel
C. Sintered carbide tools
D. High speed steel
E. Carbide tools
Answer» B. Carbon steel
Discussion
104.

In the long run equilibrium of a competitive firm, which one of the following will not hold true?

A. Price will equal marginal cost
B. Marginal cost will equal average cost
C. Price will equal average cost
D. Prices will equal average variable cost
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
105.

All of the following types of companies have board of directors EXCEPT

A. Public sector undertakings
B. Private limited companies
C. Public limited companies
D. Cooperative societies
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
106.

For manufacturing firm

A. average costs will rise as output reaches a certain level - then they will begin to fall
B. total costs will rise as output reaches a certain level - then they will begin to fall
C. marginal costs will rise as output reaches certain level - then they will begin to fall
D. average costs will fall as output reaches a certain level - then they will begin to rise
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
107.

In case the probability factor is zero, it can be concluded that

A. the project is bound to fail
B. the chances of completion of the project are 100%
C. the chances of completion of the project are 50%
D. the chances of completion of the project are less than 50%.
E. None of the above
Answer» D. the chances of completion of the project are less than 50%.
Discussion
108.

Under Emerson's efficiency plan an incentive is paid to a worker whose output exceeds

A. 67%
B. 75%
C. 80%
D. 100%
E. None of the above
Answer» B. 75%
Discussion
109.

Which statement does not describe human resource objectives?

A. Human resource objectives assume that the future of the organisation is linked to the future of the work force
B. Objectives can be short term as well as long term
C. Set objectives work to limit growth as well as guard against failure
D. Planning objective is the first step in the human resource planning process
E. Objectives are geared to affect the future
Answer» D. Planning objective is the first step in the human resource planning process
Discussion
110.

Of the following, which one constitutes an implicit cost to a firm?

A. Profits realised from current production
B. Payments made on leased equipment
C. Salaries paid to its legal consultants
D. Depreciation charges on company owned equipment
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
111.

In the short run, the competitive firm can maximise its profits (or minimise its losses) by

A. equating price and marginal revenue
B. equating price and average total cost
C. increasing marginal cost and lowering average fixed costs
D. equating marginal cost and marginal revenue
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
112.

Negative float can occur

A. in cse of normal activity
B. in case of critical activityonly
C. in case of sub-critical activity only
D. in case of super-critical activity only
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
113.

A machine costing Rs. 8500 will have a scrap value of Rs. 300. Machines of this class have a working hour average life of 25000 hours. What will be the depreciation charge at the end of the first year if the machine is operated for a total duration of 1500 hours?

A. Rs. 548.50
B. Rs. 600.00
C. Rs. 492.00
D. Rs. 542.00
E. Rs. 692.00
Answer» D. Rs. 542.00
Discussion
114.

If the upper and lower control limits are within the allowable width, but are widely separated from them, it can be concluded that

A. control is good but limits need to be re-established
B. the sampling plan needs revision
C. A cheaper and less precise machine might be used
D. control is excellent and no action is needed
E. None of the above
Answer» D. control is excellent and no action is needed
Discussion
115.

A manufacturer in Tamilnadu sells his goods in Madras. Which tax is applicable on his goods?

A. Central sales tax
B. State sales tax
C. State excise duty
D. Central excise duty
E. None of the above
Answer» B. State sales tax
Discussion
116.

Which of the following statement regarding PERT is incorrect?

A. It establishes the sequence and the relationship between significant programmes events
B. It is statistical technique which makes decisions
C. It points out slippages before the fact happens and its impact on others
D. It helps to formulate new schedules when the existing schedule cannot be met.
E. None of the above
Answer» C. It points out slippages before the fact happens and its impact on others
Discussion
117.

Which one of the following industries is least affected by the business cycle?

A. Construction industry
B. Food processing
C. Ship building
D. Iron and steel
E. Textile
Answer» C. Ship building
Discussion
118.

A facility extended by an employer to his employees other than wages and salaries is

A. Parity
B. Compensation
C. Claim
D. Perquisites
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
119.

Which of the following is incorrect with reference to work study?

A. Normal time = Representative time + Rating factor
B. Normal time = Representative time x Rating factor
C. Standard time = Normal time
D. Standard time = Normal time x Allowances
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Standard time = Normal time
Discussion
120.

Which of the following was not included as a factor or variable which has an effect on personnel forecasting techniques?

A. Supply and demand conditions
B. Management philosophy
C. Technological changes
D. Amount of production
E. Carrier planning
Answer» C. Technological changes
Discussion
121.

Choose the wrong statement in respect of value engineering.

A. Value engineering is applied to products which will be produced in future.
B. Value analysis is applied to products already in production
C. Supply and demand conditions
D. Cost is calculated item wise
E. Value engineering deals with improoving quality/performance to satisfy customer.
Answer» E. Value engineering deals with improoving quality/performance to satisfy customer.
Discussion
122.

The remuneration factor which usually hs the greatest effect on the final pay structure is

A. Prevailing pay expensation criteria
B. Payment method
C. Union bargaining power
D. Incentives
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Payment method
Discussion
123.

A house costs Rs. 1000,000. Incidental expenses and taxes amount to Rs. 3600 a year. What rent per month must the owner receive to clear 6% of his investment?

A. Rs. 700
B. Rs. 600
C. Rs. 650
D. Rs. 750
E. Rs. 800
Answer» F.
Discussion
124.

Bankrupt is one who

A. Is visiting foreign universities now and often
B. Surrenders all his assets to the court for distribution to his creditors and is unable to pay his debts
C. Is unable to purchase things
D. Construction industry
E. Is unable to sell things
Answer» C. Is unable to purchase things
Discussion
125.

Depreciation charges for a machine are thirty paise per working hour. The machine has a scrap value of Rs. 2000 and a working hour average life of 24000 hours. The purchase price of the machine would be

A. Rs. 14275
B. Rs. 1800
C. Rs. 9200
D. Rs. 7200
E. Rs. 17750
Answer» D. Rs. 7200
Discussion
126.

A period of reduced economic activity is called

A. Peer railing
B. Depreciation
C. Appreciation
D. Inflation
E. Recession
Answer» F.
Discussion
127.

A coloth dealer has to place an order for a new fashioned ladies sarees, but he understands that it would be outdated fairly soon. Further, he does not know the exact demand of the dress. His decision for stock will be

A. decision under certainty
B. decision under uncertainty
C. decision under risk
D. decision under conflict
E. None of the above
Answer» C. decision under risk
Discussion
128.

A man sells two houses for Rs. 24000 each. He maks 20% of the cost price on the first, but on the second he has a loss of 30% of the cost price. How much did he gain or loss by this transaction?

A. Rs. 2000 loss
B. Rs. 2500 gain
C. Rs. 1500 gain
D. Rs. 2000 gain
E. Rs. 2500 loss
Answer» B. Rs. 2500 gain
Discussion
129.

By introducing a dummy activity in a network

A. unique numbering system for different activities is maintained
B. time is consumed additionally
C. logical sequence of activities is disturbed
D. Supply and demand conditions
E. resource is allocated additionally
Answer» B. time is consumed additionally
Discussion
130.

Which of the following is a parallel activity?

A. Wall construction and carpentary work of doors
B. digging of foundation and construction of a well
C. completion of flooring and plastering of walls
D. completing first floor and starting second floor construction
E. None of the above
Answer» B. digging of foundation and construction of a well
Discussion
131.

Tariff means

A. A tax
B. An examption
C. A bonus
D. A subsidy
E. None of the above
Answer» B. An examption
Discussion
132.

Escrow means

A. A property held by a third person forcing the creditors to fulfil the obligation of the creditor
B. A property attached by the court order
C. A property lost in transit or fire for which claim from insurance company is due
D. Goodwill earned by a company
E. None of the above
Answer» B. A property attached by the court order
Discussion
133.

Which of the following methods are used for system analysis

A. Linear programming
B. Waiting line model
C. Simulation model
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
134.

Of the following, which is NOT an essential assumption of the marginal utility theory of consumer demand?

A. Small income of the consumer
B. The fact that goods and services have a price
C. The fact that as more goods and services are purchased by the consumer, these goods and services yield decreasing amounts of marginal utility
D. Rationality of the consumer
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
135.

The average revenue curve of a firm is

A. the curve representing the cost per unit of output
B. the same as the demand curve of consumers for the firm's product
C. total receipts realised by the firm
D. B and C above
E. None of the above
Answer» C. total receipts realised by the firm
Discussion
136.

Which of the following is a resource?

A. Time
B. Men
C. Money
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
137.

The standards followed in Russia are known as

A. JIS standards
B. AFNOR standards
C. TASS standards
D. GOST standards
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
138.

Of the following, which one is not a factor that would result in economics of scale?

A. More efficient use of the firm's plant
B. More efficient use of the firm's by products
C. More specialisation and division of labour
D. Lower borrowing cost when the firm borrows
E. None of the above
Answer» B. More efficient use of the firm's by products
Discussion
139.

Which one of the following is not a job evaluation criteria?

A. Classification
B. Needs of the worker
C. Point rating
D. Ranking
E. Factor of comparison
Answer» C. Point rating
Discussion
140.

An allowance given for prompt payment is

A. Annuity
B. Surcharge
C. Abatement
D. Authority
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Authority
Discussion
141.

In a break even chart, abscissa represents

A. Constant expenses
B. Total expenses
C. Profits
D. Total sales
E. Amount in rupee
Answer» F.
Discussion
142.

In tool signature the last figure represents

A. Cutting speed
B. Operation for which tool is made
C. Limiting rpm
D. Nose radius
E. Tool material
Answer» E. Tool material
Discussion
143.

Which of the following does not constitute the direct cost of a project?

A. Cost of materials
B. Wages of labour
C. Penalty imposed by Government
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
Discussion
144.

An organisation may decide to buy a component from outside when

A. existing production facilities are limited
B. there is need to maintain stability in employment
C. cost is less to buy as compared to production cost
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
145.

A competitive firm will maximise profits at the output where

A. the difference between price and marginal cost is highest
B. the difference between marginal revenue and price is highest
C. price is higher than the average total cost by the largest possible amount
D. the excess of total revenue over the total cost is greatest.
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
146.

By technological innovations if the cost of raw material is reduced, this will result in

A. High break even point
B. Lower profits
C. Lower break even point
D. Reduced constant expenses
E. Increases constant expenses
Answer» D. Reduced constant expenses
Discussion
147.

Which one of the following statements is not true about a normal distribution?

A. The mode and the mean are equal
B. It is represented by a bell mouthed curve
C. It has a one mode
D. It has two modes
E. The mean and the median are equal
Answer» E. The mean and the median are equal
Discussion
148.

Which of the following have training and development responsibilities?

A. Top line executive
B. Personnel staff
C. Each and every employee
D. Immediate supervisors
E. All of the above
Answer» F.
Discussion
149.

In a thriving company, human resource planning

A. Generally applies to upper management
B. Is initiated whenever a problem arises
C. Is continuously at work
D. Is a static system
E. Any combination of these
Answer» D. Is a static system
Discussion
150.

Exit interviews

A. Are interviews held with employees intending to leave an organisation
B. Are interviews of the persons working in plant, conducted outside the factory premises, to know about any grivances
C. Are interviews orally conducted and never brought on rocords
D. Are interviews hel outside the factory premises
E. Are interviews held during lockout or strike period
Answer» B. Are interviews of the persons working in plant, conducted outside the factory premises, to know about any grivances
Discussion