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151.

Basic tool in work study is __________________?

A. graph paper
B. process chart
C. planning chart
D. stop watch
E. analytical mind
Answer» E. analytical mind
Discussion
152.

Basic motion time study gives times for basic motions in ten thousandths of_______________?

A. second
B. minute
C. hour
D. day
E. none of the above
Answer» C. hour
Discussion
153.

Bar charts are suitable for_____________________?

A. minor works
B. major works
C. large projects
D. all of the above
E. none of the above
Answer» B. major works
Discussion
154.

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
E. realistic execution time, minimum cost and maximum profits
Answer» C. timely execution of project
Discussion
155.

An event is indicated on the network by_________________?

A. a straight line
B. a number enclosed in a circle or a square
C. a straight line with circles at the ends
D. a dotted line
E. an arrow
Answer» C. a straight line with circles at the ends
Discussion
156.

Activity s,lack 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
E. none of the above
Answer» E. none of the above
Discussion
157.

According to Rowan plan, if H = hourly rate, A = actual time and S = standard time, then wages will be___________________?

A. HA
B. HA + (S~A) HA
C. HA + ^^-H
D. HA + ^^-H
E. HA + ^^-HA
Answer» C. HA + ^^-H
Discussion
158.

According to MAPI formula, the old machine should be replaced by new one when_____________?

A. CAM < DAM
B. CAM > DAM
C. CAM = DAM
D. there is no such criterion
E. none of the above
Answer» B. CAM > DAM
Discussion
159.

Acceptance sampling is widely used in________________?

A. batch production
B. job production
C. mass production
D. all of the above
E. none of the above
Answer» D. all of the above
Discussion
160.

ABC analysis deals with_________________?

A. analysis of process chart
B. flow of material
C. ordering schedule of job
D. controlling inventory costs money
E. all of the above
Answer» E. all of the above
Discussion
161.

A milestone chart_______________________?

A. shows the inter dependences of various jobs
B. depicts the delay of jobs, if any
C. points outgoing ahead of schedule of jobs, if any
D. all of the above
E. none of the above
Answer» F.
Discussion
162.

A low unit cost can be obtained by following____________________?

A. product layout
B. functional layout
C. automatic material handling equipment
D. specialisation of operation
E. minimum travel time plan and com¬pact layout
Answer» B. functional layout
Discussion
163.

A dummy activity________________?

A. is artificially introduced
B. is represented by a dotted line
C. does not require any time
D. all of the above
E. none of the above
Answer» E. none of the above
Discussion
164.

A CPM family includes____________________?

A. CPA (Critical Path Analysis)
B. CPP (Critical Path Plotted)
C. MCE (Minimum Cost Expenditure)
D. CPS (Critical Path Scheduling)
E. all of the above
Answer» F.
Discussion
165.

A big advantage of PERT over Gantt charts is that in the former case_________________?

A. activities and events are clearly shown
B. early start and late finish of an activity are clearly marked
C. activity times are clear
D. critical path can be easily determined
E. inter-relationship among activities is clearly shown
Answer» F.
Discussion