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This section includes 583 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Mechanical Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 101. |
An optimum project schedule implies |
| A. | Optimum utilization of men, machines and materials |
| B. | Lowest possible cost and shortest possible time for project |
| C. | Timely execution of project |
| D. | To produce best results under given constraints |
| Answer» C. Timely execution of project | |
| 102. |
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following. A critical ratio scheduling |
| A. | Establishes the relative priorities among various activities on a common basis |
| B. | Determines the status of each activity |
| C. | Adjusts automatically changes in activity progress |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 103. |
Monte Carlo solutions in queuing theory are extremely useful in queuing problems |
| A. | That can't be analysed mathematically |
| B. | Involving multistage queuing |
| C. | To verify mathematical results |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. Involving multistage queuing | |
| 104. |
The break-even point represents |
| A. | The most economical level of operation of any industry |
| B. | The time when unit can run without any loss and profit |
| C. | Time when industry will undergo loss |
| D. | The time when company can make maximum profits |
| Answer» C. Time when industry will undergo loss | |
| 105. |
In Emerson's efficiency plan of wage incentive system, bonus is paid to a worker |
| A. | Whose output exceeds 67% efficiency |
| B. | On the percentage of time saved |
| C. | On the percentage of time worked |
| D. | On the percentage of standard time |
| Answer» B. On the percentage of time saved | |
| 106. |
According to Rowan plan of wage incentive system, bonus is paid to a worker |
| A. | Whose output exceeds 67% efficiency |
| B. | On the percentage of time saved |
| C. | On the percentage of time worked |
| D. | On the percentage of standard time |
| Answer» D. On the percentage of standard time | |
| 107. |
In order to avoid excessive multiplication of facilities, the layout preferred is |
| A. | Product layout |
| B. | Process layout |
| C. | Group layout |
| D. | Static layout |
| Answer» C. Group layout | |
| 108. |
If a worker gets a daily wage of Rs HA, then according to Rowan plan, his maximum daily earnings can be |
| A. | 2 HA |
| B. | 1.33 HA |
| C. | 1.5 HA |
| D. | 1.15 HA |
| Answer» B. 1.33 HA | |
| 109. |
The probability distribution of project completion in PERT follows following distribution |
| A. | Normal |
| B. | Binomial |
| C. | Exponential |
| D. | Gaussian |
| Answer» E. | |
| 110. |
The probability distribution of activity times in PERT follows following distribution |
| A. | Normal |
| B. | Binomial |
| C. | Beta |
| D. | Exponential |
| Answer» D. Exponential | |
| 111. |
PERT/CPM, techniques can be used for following applications |
| A. | Once through project |
| B. | Maintenance jobs |
| C. | Research and development |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 112. |
The deductions for, employees provident fund start |
| A. | Immediately on joining the service |
| B. | After 60 days of joining the service |
| C. | After 100 days of joining the service |
| D. | After 240 days of joining the service |
| Answer» E. | |
| 113. |
Breakeven analysis is a |
| A. | Short term analysis |
| B. | Long term analysis |
| C. | Average of short and long term analysis |
| D. | Any one of these |
| Answer» B. Long term analysis | |
| 114. |
The correct sequence of phases in value engineering is |
| A. | Creative phase, information phase, investigation phase, evaluation phase |
| B. | Information phase, creative phase, investigation phase, evaluation phase |
| C. | Investigation phase, information phase, creative phase, evaluation phase |
| D. | Creative phase, investigation phase, evaluation phase, information phase |
| Answer» B. Information phase, creative phase, investigation phase, evaluation phase | |
| 115. |
Standard time as compared to normal time is |
| A. | Greater |
| B. | Smaller |
| C. | Equal |
| D. | There is no such correlation |
| Answer» B. Smaller | |
| 116. |
One of the basic essentials of an incentive plan is that |
| A. | A differential piece rate system should exist |
| B. | Minimum wages should be guaranteed |
| C. | Provide incentive to group efficiency performance |
| D. | All standards should be based on time studies |
| Answer» E. | |
| 117. |
Time study is |
| A. | The appraisal, in terms of time, of the value of work involving human effort |
| B. | Machine setting time |
| C. | Time taken by workers to do a job |
| D. | Method of fixing time for workers |
| Answer» B. Machine setting time | |
| 118. |
The standard time for a job is |
| A. | Total work content |
| B. | Base time + relaxation time |
| C. | Total work content + basic time |
| D. | Total work content + delay contingency allowance |
| Answer» E. | |
| 119. |
The time by which the activity completion time can be delayed without affecting the start of succeeding activities, is known as |
| A. | Duration |
| B. | Total float |
| C. | Free float |
| D. | Interfering float |
| Answer» D. Interfering float | |
| 120. |
Valve analysis is particularly of interest when |
| A. | Jobbing work economics are involved |
| B. | Production is on large scale |
| C. | Only few components are involved |
| D. | Costly equipment is used |
| Answer» C. Only few components are involved | |
| 121. |
Which of the following statement is correct about the network diagram? |
| A. | The events are represented graphically by circles or nodes at the beginning and the end of activity by arrows. |
| B. | The tail end of the arrow represents the start of an activity. |
| C. | The head of the arrow represents the end of an activity. |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 122. |
Which of the following are the guidelines for the construction of a network diagram? |
| A. | Each activity is represented by one and only one arrow in the network |
| B. | Dangling must be avoided in a network diagram |
| C. | Dummy activity consumes no time or resource |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 123. |
The type of organisation preferred for a steel industry, is |
| A. | Line organisation |
| B. | Functional organisation |
| C. | Line and staff organisation |
| D. | Line, staff and functional organisation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 124. |
A PERT network has three activities on critical path with mean time 3, 8 and 6 and standard deviations 1, 2 and 2 respectively. The probability that the project will be completed in 20 days is |
| A. | 0.50 |
| B. | 0.66 |
| C. | 0.84 |
| D. | 0.95 |
| Answer» D. 0.95 | |
| 125. |
The type of layout used for manufacturing steam turbines, is |
| A. | Product layout |
| B. | Process layout |
| C. | Fixed position layout |
| D. | Any one of these |
| Answer» D. Any one of these | |
| 126. |
Bar chart is suitable for |
| A. | Large project |
| B. | Major work |
| C. | Minor work |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» D. All of these | |
| 127. |
Product layout is employed for |
| A. | Batch production |
| B. | Continuous production |
| C. | Effective utilization of machine |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. Effective utilization of machine | |
| 128. |
Process layout is employed for |
| A. | Batch production |
| B. | Continuous type of product |
| C. | Effective utilization of machines |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. Continuous type of product | |
| 129. |
The basic difference between PERT and CPM is that |
| A. | PERT deals with events and CPM with activities |
| B. | Critical path is determined in PERT only |
| C. | Costs are considered on CPM only and not in PERT |
| D. | Guessed times are used in PERT and evaluated times in CPM |
| Answer» E. | |
| 130. |
Choose the wrong statement. Motion study is used for |
| A. | Improving a work method |
| B. | Improvising a work method |
| C. | Designing a work method |
| D. | Reducing inventory costs |
| Answer» E. | |
| 131. |
The appellate authority for an industrial dispute is |
| A. | Management |
| B. | Labour court |
| C. | High court/supreme court |
| D. | Board of directors |
| Answer» D. Board of directors | |
| 132. |
Pessimistic time is |
| A. | The maximum time which an activity might require |
| B. | The average time required for a job |
| C. | The most probable time considering all conditions |
| D. | The minimum time in which an activity can possibly be accomplished |
| Answer» B. The average time required for a job | |
| 133. |
'Value' for value engineering and analysis purposes is defined as |
| A. | Purchase value |
| B. | Saleable value |
| C. | Depreciated value |
| D. | Function/cost |
| Answer» E. | |
| 134. |
Scheduling |
| A. | Prescribes the sequence of operations to be followed |
| B. | Determines the programme for the operations |
| C. | Is concerned with starting of processes |
| D. | Regulates the progress of job through various processes |
| Answer» C. Is concerned with starting of processes | |
| 135. |
Which of the following plans motivates supervisors by paying a premium on time saved by workers? |
| A. | Halsey plan |
| B. | Rowan plan |
| C. | Haynes plan |
| D. | Emerson's plan |
| Answer» D. Emerson's plan | |
| 136. |
Break-even point is the point where |
| A. | Fixed and variable cost lines intersect |
| B. | Fixed and total cost lines intersect |
| C. | Variable and total cost lines intersect |
| D. | Sales revenue and total expensive lines intersect |
| Answer» E. | |
| 137. |
A company spends considerable amount on publicity to promote sales. This expenditure in break even chart is shown below the |
| A. | Fixed cost line |
| B. | Variable cost line |
| C. | Total cost line |
| D. | Sales revenue line |
| Answer» C. Total cost line | |
| 138. |
Work study is mainly aimed at |
| A. | Determining the most efficient method of performing a job |
| B. | Establishing the minimum time of completion of a job |
| C. | Developing the standard method and standard time of a job |
| D. | Economizing the motions involved on the part of the worker while performing a job |
| Answer» B. Establishing the minimum time of completion of a job | |
| 139. |
Break-even analysis can be used for |
| A. | Short run analysis |
| B. | Long run analysis |
| C. | Average of above two run analysis |
| D. | There is no such criterion |
| Answer» B. Long run analysis | |
| 140. |
Queuing theory is associated with |
| A. | Sales |
| B. | Inspection time |
| C. | Waiting time |
| D. | Production time |
| Answer» D. Production time | |
| 141. |
Discrepancies of bar chart techniques are |
| A. | Consequential effects of lack in one activity on the finish date |
| B. | Free time available for an activity can't be predicted |
| C. | Effective monitoring/controlling can't be done |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 142. |
PERT is applied for |
| A. | Marketing programmes and advertising programmes |
| B. | Installation of machinery |
| C. | Research and development of products |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 143. |
Routing |
| A. | Prescribes the sequence of operations to be followed |
| B. | Determines the programme for the operations |
| C. | Is concerned with starting of processes |
| D. | Regulates the progress of job through various processes |
| Answer» B. Determines the programme for the operations | |
| 144. |
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following |
| A. | An activity of the project is denoted by an arrow on the net work |
| B. | The tail of the arrow indicates the start of the activity |
| C. | The head of the arrow indicates the end of the activity |
| D. | The arrows are drawn (to scale from) left to right |
| Answer» E. | |
| 145. |
Gantt chart provides information about the |
| A. | Material handling |
| B. | Proper utilization of manpower |
| C. | Production schedule |
| D. | Efficient working of machine |
| Answer» D. Efficient working of machine | |
| 146. |
Work study involves |
| A. | Only method study |
| B. | Only work measurement |
| C. | Method study and work measurement |
| D. | Only motion study |
| Answer» D. Only motion study | |
| 147. |
Slack represents the difference between the |
| A. | Latest allowable time and the normal expected time |
| B. | Latest allowable time and the earliest expected time |
| C. | Proposed allowable time and the earliest expected time |
| D. | Normal allowable time and the latest expected time |
| Answer» C. Proposed allowable time and the earliest expected time | |
| 148. |
TMU in method time measurement stands for |
| A. | Time motion unit |
| B. | Time measurement unit |
| C. | Time movement unit |
| D. | Technique measurement unit |
| Answer» C. Time movement unit | |
| 149. |
Emergency rush order can be pushed more effectively in |
| A. | Job production |
| B. | Automatic production |
| C. | Continuous production |
| D. | Intermittent production |
| Answer» E. | |
| 150. |
Graphical method, simplex method, and transportation method are concerned with |
| A. | Break-even analysis |
| B. | Value analysis |
| C. | Linear programming |
| D. | Queueing theory |
| Answer» D. Queueing theory | |