Explore topic-wise MCQs in Mechanical Engineering.

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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