Time study is used to

determine the number of machines a person may run

provide a basis for setting piece price or incentive wages

In manufacturing management, the term 'Dispatching' is used to describe

dispatch of finished product of the user

dispatch of work orders through shop floor

The correct sequence of phases in value engineering is

information phase, creative phase, investigation phase, evaluation phase

creative phase, information phase, investigation phase, evaluation phase

information phase, creative phase, investigation phase, evaluation phase

investigation phase, information phase, creative phase, evaluation phase

creative phase, investigation phase, evaluation phase, information phase

The process capability of a machine is defined as the capability of the machine to

perform definite number of operations

produce a definite volume of work per minute

perform definite number of operations

produce job at a definite spectrum of speed

hold a definite spectrum of tolerance and surface finish

provides an approach for keeping planning up-to-date

provides a way for management to require that planning be done on a uniform and logical basis

permits management to foresee quickly the impact of variations from the plan

The purpose of micromotion study is to

assist in finding out the most efficient way of doing work

train the individual operator regarding the motion economy principles

help in collecting the motion time data for synthetic time standards

The main objective of work measurement is to

plan and schedule of production

formulate a proper incentive scheme

estimate the selling prices and delivery dates

Which of the following statement is correct about the network diagram?

The events are represented graphically by circles or nodes at the beginning and the end of activity by arrows.

The tail end of the arrow represents the start of an activity.

The head of the arrow represents the end of an activity.

At the break even point,

fixed cost is equal to variable cost

total cost is more than the sales revenue

total cost is less than the sales revenue

total cost is equal to sales revenue

fixed cost is equal to variable cost

Military type of organisation is known as

line, staff and functional organisation

is a basic technique of materials management

is meant for relative inventory control

does not depend upon the unit cost of the item but on its annual consumption

marketing programmes and advertising programmes

research and development of products

String diagram is used

for checking the relative values of various layouts

when a group of workers are working at a place

where processes require the operator to be moved from one work place to another

In break even analysis, total cost consists of

fixed cost + variable cost + profit

The routing function in a production system design is concerned with

optimising material flow through the plant

quality assurance of the product

optimising material flow through the plant

method study and work measurement

Which of the following are the guidelines for the construction of a network diagram?

Each activity is represented by one and only one arrow in the network.

Dangling must be avoided in a network diagram.

Dummy activity consumes no time or resource.

In a line organisation

responsibility of each individual is fixed

The type of organisation preferred for a steel industry, is

line, staff and functional organisation

162 + Mcqs in Industrial Engineering and Production Management in Automobile Engineering Page 3 McqOptions

101.	Time study is used to
A.	determine standard costs
B.	determine the number of machines a person may run
C.	provide a basis for setting piece price or incentive wages
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

102.	If (R) is the base rate guaranteed per hour, (S) is the standard time for the job and (T) is the actual time, then according to Halsey 50-50 plan, wages for the job will be
A.	TR
B.	TR + [(S - T)/2] × R
C.	TR + (S - T)R
D.	TR + [(S - T)/S] × R
Answer» C. TR + (S - T)R

Discussion

103.	In manufacturing management, the term 'Dispatching' is used to describe
A.	dispatch of sales order
B.	dispatch of factory mail
C.	dispatch of finished product of the user
D.	dispatch of work orders through shop floor
Answer» E.

Discussion

104.	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

Discussion

105.	If A is the total items consumed per year, P is the procurement cost per order, and C is the annual inventory carrying cost per item, then the most economic ordering quantity is given by
A.	AP/C
B.	2AP/C
C.	√(AP/C)
D.	(AP/C)²
Answer» D. (AP/C)²

Discussion

106.	The process capability of a machine is defined as the capability of the machine to
A.	produce a definite volume of work per minute
B.	perform definite number of operations
C.	produce job at a definite spectrum of speed
D.	hold a definite spectrum of tolerance and surface finish
Answer» B. perform definite number of operations

Discussion

107.	Monte Carlo solution in queuing theory is extremely useful in queuing problems that can not be analysed mathematically.
A.	Agree
B.	Disagree
C.	Can't say
D.	None of these
Answer» B. Disagree

Discussion

108.	The interchangeability can be achieved by
A.	standardisation
B.	better process planning
C.	bonus plan
D.	better product planning
Answer» B. better process planning

Discussion

109.	In A-B-C analysis, which class of items are generally large in number?
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	none of these
Answer» D. none of these

Discussion

110.	PERT
A.	provides an approach for keeping planning up-to-date
B.	provides a way for management to require that planning be done on a uniform and logical basis
C.	permits management to foresee quickly the impact of variations from the plan
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

111.	The average time recorded by work study man for an operation is called
A.	standard time
B.	normal time
C.	representative time
D.	none of these
Answer» D. none of these

Discussion

112.	A critical activity has
A.	maximum slack
B.	minimum slack
C.	zero slack
D.	average slack
Answer» D. average slack

Discussion

113.	The purpose of micromotion study is to
A.	assist in finding out the most efficient way of doing work
B.	train the individual operator regarding the motion economy principles
C.	help in collecting the motion time data for synthetic time standards
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

114.	Generally PERT is preferred over CPM for the purpose of project evaluation.
A.	Yes
B.	No
C.	Can't say
D.	None of these
Answer» B. No

Discussion

115.	The main objective of work measurement is to
A.	plan and schedule of production
B.	formulate a proper incentive scheme
C.	estimate the selling prices and delivery dates
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

116.	Queuing theory is used for
A.	job-shop scheduling
B.	inventory problems
C.	traffic congestion studies
D.	all of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

117.	Which of the following wage incentive plan is applied to all workers?
A.	Halsey plan
B.	Gantt plan
C.	Emerson's efficiency plan
D.	Rowan plan
Answer» B. Gantt plan

Discussion

118.	Which of the following charts are used for plant layout design?
A.	Operation process chart
B.	Man machine chart
C.	Travel chart
D.	all of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

119.	Time study is carried out to determine the time required to complete job by
A.	a slow worker
B.	a fast worker
C.	an average worker
D.	an apprentice
Answer» D. an apprentice

Discussion

120.	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.

Discussion

121.	At the break even point,
A.	total cost is more than the sales revenue
B.	total cost is less than the sales revenue
C.	total cost is equal to sales revenue
D.	fixed cost is equal to variable cost
Answer» D. fixed cost is equal to variable cost

Discussion

122.	Military type of organisation is known as
A.	line organisation
B.	functional organisation
C.	line and staff organisation
D.	line, staff and functional organisation
Answer» B. functional organisation

Discussion

123.	A-B-C analysis
A.	is a basic technique of materials management
B.	is meant for relative inventory control
C.	does not depend upon the unit cost of the item but on its annual consumption
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

124.	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.

Discussion

125.	The procedure of modifying work content to give more meaning and enjoyment to the job by involving employees in planning, organisation and control of their work, is termed as
A.	job enlargement
B.	job enrichment
C.	job rotation
D.	job evaluation
Answer» C. job rotation

Discussion

126.	Queuing theory is associated with
A.	inventory
B.	sales
C.	waiting time
D.	production time
Answer» D. production time

Discussion

127.	Fixed position layout is also known as
A.	analytical layout
B.	synthetic layout
C.	static product layout
D.	none of these
Answer» D. none of these

Discussion

128.	PERT requires
A.	single time estimate
B.	double time estimate
C.	triple time estimate
D.	none of these
Answer» D. none of these

Discussion

129.	The chart which gives an estimate about the amount of materials handling between various work stations is known as
A.	flow chart
B.	process chart
C.	travel chart
D.	operation chart
Answer» D. operation chart

Discussion

130.	A diagram showing the path followed by men and materials while performing a task is known as
A.	string diagram
B.	flow process chart
C.	travel chart
D.	flow diagram
Answer» E.

Discussion

131.	A device used for lifting or lowering objects suspended from a hook at the end of retractable chains or cable is called
A.	hoist
B.	jib crane
C.	portable elevator
D.	chain conveyor
Answer» B. jib crane

Discussion

132.	Simplex method is the method used for
A.	value analysis
B.	network analysis
C.	linear programming
D.	queuing theory
Answer» D. queuing theory

Discussion

133.	String diagram is used
A.	for checking the relative values of various layouts
B.	when a group of workers are working at a place
C.	where processes require the operator to be moved from one work place to another
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

134.	Direct expenses include
A.	factory expenses
B.	selling expenses
C.	administrative expenses
D.	none of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

135.	In break even analysis, total cost consists of
A.	fixed cost + sales revenue
B.	variable cost + sales revenue
C.	fixed cost + variable cost
D.	fixed cost + variable cost + profit
Answer» D. fixed cost + variable cost + profit

Discussion

136.	The product layout is more amenable to automation than process layout.
A.	True
B.	False
C.	-
D.	-
Answer» B. False

Discussion

137.	Representative time is the average of times recorded by work study man for an operation.
A.	Agree
B.	Disagree
C.	-
D.	-
Answer» B. Disagree

Discussion

138.	Which of the following type of layout is suitable for automobile manufacturing concern?
A.	product layout
B.	process layout
C.	fixed position layout
D.	combination layout
Answer» B. process layout

Discussion

139.	In big automobile repair shop, for elevating and moving the heavy parts such as complete engine assembly, gear box etc., an overhead crane and a fork lift truck is used.
A.	Yes
B.	No
C.	-
D.	-
Answer» B. No

Discussion

140.	The routing function in a production system design is concerned with
A.	manpower utilisation
B.	quality assurance of the product
C.	machine utilisation
D.	optimising material flow through the plant
Answer» D. optimising material flow through the plant

Discussion

141.	Job evaluation is the method of determining the
A.	relative values of a job
B.	worker's performance on a job
C.	worth of the machine
D.	value of overall production
Answer» B. worker's performance on a job

Discussion

142.	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

Discussion

143.	A-B-C analysis is used in
A.	CPM
B.	PERT
C.	inventory control
D.	all of these
Answer» D. all of these

Discussion

144.	Work study involues
A.	only method study
B.	only work measurement
C.	method study and work measurement
D.	only motion study
Answer» D. only motion study

Discussion

145.	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.

Discussion

146.	In a line organisation
A.	responsibility of each individual is fixed
B.	discipline is strong
C.	quick decisions are taken
D.	all of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

147.	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.

Discussion

148.	Linear programming model can be applied to line balancing problem and transportation problem.
A.	True
B.	False
C.	-
D.	-
Answer» B. False

Discussion

149.	PERT is an event oriented technique.
A.	Correct
B.	Incorrect
C.	-
D.	-
Answer» B. Incorrect

Discussion

150.	Line organisation is suitable for a big organisation.
A.	Correct
B.	Incorrect
C.	-
D.	-
Answer» C. -

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Automobile Engineering.

Time study is used to

If (R) is the base rate guaranteed per hour, (S) is the standard time for the job and (T) is the actual time, then according to Halsey 50-50 plan, wages for the job will be

In manufacturing management, the term 'Dispatching' is used to describe

The correct sequence of phases in value engineering is

If A is the total items consumed per year, P is the procurement cost per order, and C is the annual inventory carrying cost per item, then the most economic ordering quantity is given by

The process capability of a machine is defined as the capability of the machine to

Monte Carlo solution in queuing theory is extremely useful in queuing problems that can not be analysed mathematically.

The interchangeability can be achieved by

In A-B-C analysis, which class of items are generally large in number?

PERT

The average time recorded by work study man for an operation is called

A critical activity has

The purpose of micromotion study is to

Generally PERT is preferred over CPM for the purpose of project evaluation.

The main objective of work measurement is to

Queuing theory is used for

Which of the following wage incentive plan is applied to all workers?

Which of the following charts are used for plant layout design?

Time study is carried out to determine the time required to complete job by

Which of the following statement is correct about the network diagram?

At the break even point,

Military type of organisation is known as

A-B-C analysis

PERT is applied for

The procedure of modifying work content to give more meaning and enjoyment to the job by involving employees in planning, organisation and control of their work, is termed as

Queuing theory is associated with

Fixed position layout is also known as

PERT requires

The chart which gives an estimate about the amount of materials handling between various work stations is known as

A diagram showing the path followed by men and materials while performing a task is known as

A device used for lifting or lowering objects suspended from a hook at the end of retractable chains or cable is called

Simplex method is the method used for

String diagram is used

Direct expenses include

In break even analysis, total cost consists of

The product layout is more amenable to automation than process layout.

Representative time is the average of times recorded by work study man for an operation.

Which of the following type of layout is suitable for automobile manufacturing concern?

In big automobile repair shop, for elevating and moving the heavy parts such as complete engine assembly, gear box etc., an overhead crane and a fork lift truck is used.

The routing function in a production system design is concerned with

Job evaluation is the method of determining the

In order to avoid excessive multiplication of facilities, the layout preferred is

A-B-C analysis is used in

Work study involues

Which of the following are the guidelines for the construction of a network diagram?

In a line organisation

The type of organisation preferred for a steel industry, is

Linear programming model can be applied to line balancing problem and transportation problem.

PERT is an event oriented technique.

Line organisation is suitable for a big organisation.