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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.
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 | |