Explore topic-wise MCQs in Mechanical Engineering.

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201.

The performance of a specific task in CPM is known as

A. Dummy
B. Event
C. Activity
D. Contract
Answer» D. Contract
202.

Bin card is used in

A. Administrative wing
B. Workshop
C. Foundry shop
D. Stores
Answer» E.
203.

The assumption in PERT is

A. A project will always be behind schedule, if left uncorrected
B. Cost of project will always be more than the estimated cost, if no timely corrections are taken
C. A project can be subdivided into a set of predictable, independent activities
D. Activities are fixed and can't be changed
Answer» D. Activities are fixed and can't be changed
204.

Acceptance sampling is used in

A. Job production
B. Batch production
C. Mass production
D. All of these
Answer» D. All of these
205.

The probabilistic time is given by (where to = Optimistic time, tp = Pessimistic time, and tn = Most likely time)

A. (to + tp + tn)/3
B. (to + 2tp + tn)/4
C. (to + 4tp + tn)/5
D. (to + tp + 4tn)/6
Answer» E.
206.

Which of the following equations is not in conformity with others?

A. Organization performance × motivation = profits
B. Knowledge × skill = ability
C. Ability × motivation = performance
D. Attitude × situation = motivation
Answer» B. Knowledge × skill = ability
207.

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.
208.

In queuing theory, the nature of the waiting situation can be studied and analysed mathematically if

A. Complete details of items in, waiting line are known
B. Arrival and waiting times are known and can be grouped to form a waiting line model
C. All variables and constants are known and form a linear equation
D. The laws governing arrivals, service times, and the order in which the arriving units are taken into source are known
Answer» E.
209.

M.T.M. is used to

A. Improve existing methods
B. Establish time standards
C. Develop effective methods in advance of the beginning of production
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
210.

Pick up the correct statement. Dummy activity on a PERT/CPM chart means, it

A. Consumes time, but no resources
B. Consumes resources but no time
C. Consumes neither time nor resources
D. Is a dangling event
Answer» D. Is a dangling event
211.

Break-even analysis consists of

A. Fixed cost
B. Variable cost
C. Fixed and variable costs
D. Operation costs
Answer» D. Operation costs
212.

What does symbol 'O' imply in work study?

A. Operation
B. Inspection
C. Transport
D. Delay/temporary storage
Answer» B. Inspection
213.

What does symbol 'D' imply in work study?

A. Inspection
B. Transport
C. Delay/temporary storage
D. Permanent storage
Answer» D. Permanent storage
214.

What does symbol 'V' employ in work study

A. Operation
B. Inspection
C. Delay/ temporary Storage
D. Permanent storage
Answer» E.
215.

The value engineering technique in which experts of the same rank assemble for product development is called

A. Delphi
B. Brain storming
C. Morphological analysis
D. Direct expert comparison
Answer» C. Morphological analysis
216.

In a line organization

A. Responsibility of each individual is fixed
B. Discipline is strong
C. Quick decisions are taken
D. All of these
Answer» E.
217.

Tick the odd man out

A. Taylor
B. Drucker
C. McGregor
D. Galileo
Answer» E.
218.

If TL is the largest allowable event occurrence time, total activity slack (s) is equal to

A. Latest start time earliest start time
B. Latest finish time earliest finish time (EFT)
C. TLEFT
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
219.

When slack of an activity is positive

A. It represents a situation where extra resources are available and the completion of project is not delayed
B. It represents that a programme falls behind schedule and additional resources are required to complete the project in time
C. The activity is critical and any delay in its performance will delay the completion of whole project
D. Any one of the above
Answer» B. It represents that a programme falls behind schedule and additional resources are required to complete the project in time
220.

When slack of an activity is negative

A. It represents a situation where extra resources are available and the completion of project is not delayed
B. It represents that a programme falls behind schedule and additional resources are required to complete the project in time
C. The activity is critical and any delay in its performance will delay the completion of whole project
D. All of the above
Answer» C. The activity is critical and any delay in its performance will delay the completion of whole project
221.

The time which results in the least possible direct cost of an activity is known as

A. Normal time
B. Slow time
C. Crash time
D. Standard time
Answer» C. Crash time
222.

In time study, the rating factor is applied to determine

A. Standard time of a job
B. Merit rating of the worker
C. Fixation of incentive rate
D. Normal time of a worker
Answer» D. Normal time of a worker
223.

The artificial activity, which indicates that an activity following it cannot be started unless, the preceding activity is complete, is known as

A. Event
B. Free float
C. Artificial
D. Dummy
Answer» E.
224.

If E is the duration, ES and EF are die earliest start and finish times, LS and LF are latest start and finish times, then the following relation holds good

A. EF = ES + D
B. LS = LFD
C. LF = LS + D
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
225.

The grouping of activities into organizational units is called

A. Corporate plans
B. Higher level management
C. Functional authority
D. Departmentation
Answer» E.
226.

The salient feature of functional organisation is

A. Strict adherence to specification
B. Separation of planning and design part
C. Each individual maintains functional efficiency
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
227.

Dummy activities are used to

A. Determine the critical path
B. Determine the project completion time
C. Maintain the required net work
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
228.

Acceptance sampling is widely used in

A. Batch production
B. Job production
C. Mass production
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
229.

Activity slack or float of any event on a PERT/CPM chart is represented by

A. Latest start time of succeeding event earliest finish time of preceding event activity time
B. Latest start time of the event earliest start time of the event
C. Latest finish time of event earliest finish time of the event
D. Anyone of the above
Answer» E.
230.

Work study is concerned with

A. Improving present method and finding standard time
B. Motivation of workers
C. Improving production capability
D. Improving production planning and control
Answer» B. Motivation of workers
231.

The two bin system is concerned with

A. Ordering procedure
B. Forecasting sales
C. Production planning
D. Despatching and expediting
Answer» B. Forecasting sales
232.

Gantt charts provide information about

A. Break-even point analysis
B. Production schedule
C. Material handling layout
D. Determining selling price
Answer» C. Material handling layout
233.

Gantt chart gives information about

A. Scheduling and routing
B. Sales
C. Production schedule
D. Machine utilization
Answer» D. Machine utilization
234.

A low unit cost can be obtained by following

A. Product layout
B. Functional layout
C. Automatic material handling equipment
D. Specialization of operation
Answer» B. Functional layout
235.

In product layout

A. Specialized and strict supervision is required
B. Machines can not be used to their maximum capacity
C. Manufacturing cost rises with a fall in the volume of production
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
236.

In process layout

A. Handling and backtracking of materials is too much
B. Production control is more difficult and costly
C. Routing and scheduling is more difficult
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
237.

The routing function in a production system design is concerned with

A. Manpower utilization
B. Quality assurance of the product
C. Machine utilization
D. Optimizing material flow through the plant
Answer» D. Optimizing material flow through the plant
238.

PERT has following time estimate

A. One time estimate
B. Two time estimate
C. Three time estimate
D. Four time estimate
Answer» D. Four time estimate
239.

CPM has following time estimate

A. One time estimate
B. Two time estimate
C. Three time estimate
D. Four time estimate
Answer» B. Two time estimate
240.

In PERT analysis, critical path is obtained by joining events having

A. +ve slack
B. -ve slack
C. Zero slack
D. Dummy activities
Answer» D. Dummy activities
241.

Scheduling gives information about

A. When work should start and how much work should be completed during a certain period
B. When work should complete
C. That how idle time can be minimized
D. Proper utilization of machines
Answer» B. When work should complete
242.

Slack of various events on the critical path in PERT/CPM chart

A. Increases continuously
B. Decreases continuously
C. Remain constant
D. May increase or decrease depending on various factors
Answer» D. May increase or decrease depending on various factors
243.

In a PERT chart

A. All activities should be numbered
B. Only important activities should be numbered
C. Only critical activities are numbered
D. Only selected activities are numbered
Answer» B. Only important activities should be numbered
244.

Standard time is defined as

A. Normal time + allowances
B. Normal time + idle time + allowances
C. Normal time + idle time
D. Only normal time for an operation
Answer» B. Normal time + idle time + allowances
245.

In order that linear programming techniques provide valid results

A. Relations between factors must be linear (positive)
B. Relations between factors must be linear (negative)
C. Either (A) or (B)
D. Only one factor should change at a time, others remaining constant
Answer» D. Only one factor should change at a time, others remaining constant
246.

The most suitable incentive plan for the maintenance section of an industry will be

A. Piece rate system
B. Group incentive plan
C. Profit sharing plans
D. Simplification
Answer» C. Profit sharing plans
247.

Basic tool in work study is

A. Graph paper
B. Process chart
C. Planning chart
D. Stop watch
Answer» E.
248.

Which of the following organizations is best suited for steel plants

A. Functional organization
B. Line organization
C. Staff organization
D. Line, staff and functional organizations
Answer» E.
249.

Indirect expenses include

A. Factory expenses
B. Selling expenses
C. Administrative expenses
D. All of these
Answer» E.
250.

A critical activity has

A. Maximum slack
B. Minimum slack
C. Zero slack
D. Average slack
Answer» D. Average slack