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51.

Job evaluation is the method-of determining the________________?
A. relative worth of jobs
B. skills required by a worker
C. contribution of a worker
D. contribution of a job
E. effectiveness of various alternatives
Answer» B. skills required by a worker
Discussion
52.

Expediting function consists in keeping a watch on__________________?
A. operator’s activity
B. flow of material and in case of trouble locate source of trouble
C. minimising the delays
D. making efficient despatching
E. none of the above
Answer» C. minimising the delays
Discussion
53.

Under the Apprenticeship Act___________________?
A. all industries have to necessarily train the apprentices
B. industries have to train apprentices ac-cording to their requirement
C. all industries employing more than 100 workers have to recruit apprentices
D. only industries employing more than 500 workers have to recruit apprentices
E. all industries other than small scale industries have to train apprentices
Answer» E. all industries other than small scale industries have to train apprentices
Discussion
54.

PERT stands for k (fit) project evaluation and review technique__________________?
A. project examination and review technique
B. project evaluation and reporting technique
C. process execution and reporting technology
D. project execution and results technique
Answer» B. project evaluation and reporting technique
Discussion
55.

Per cent idle time for men or machines is found by___________________?
A. work sampling
B. time study
C. method study
D. work study
E. ABC analysis
Answer» B. time study
Discussion
56.

The probability distribution of project completion in PERT follows following distribution_________________?
A. normal
B. binomial
C. beta
D. exponential
E. Gaussian
Answer» F.
Discussion
57.

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
E. all of the above
Answer» E. all of the above
Discussion
58.

The difference between the time available to do the job and the time required to do the job, is known as_________________?
A. event
B. float
C. duration
D. constraint
E. none of the above
Answer» C. duration
Discussion
59.

CPM is the___________________?
A. time oriented technique
B. event oriented technique
C. activity oriented technique
D. target oriented technique
E. work oriented technique
Answer» D. target oriented technique
Discussion
60.

Work study comprises following main techniques_________________?
A. method study and work measurement
B. method study and time study
C. time study and work measurement
D. method study and job evaluation
E. value analysis and work measurement
Answer» B. method study and time study
Discussion
61.

PERT is the__________________?
A. time oriented technique
B. event oriented technique
C. activity oriented technique
D. target oriented technique
E. work oriented technique
Answer» C. activity oriented technique
Discussion
62.

PERT and CPM are__________________?
A. techniques to determine project status
B. decision making techniques
C. charts which increase aesthetic appearance of rooms
D. aids to determine cost implications of project
E. aids to the decision maker
Answer» F.
Discussion
63.

The critical activity has____________________?
A. maximum float
B. minimum float
C. zero float
D. average float
E. none of these
Answer» D. average float
Discussion
64.

Bin card is used in__________________?
A. administrative wing
B. workshop
C. foundry shop
D. stores
E. assembly shop
Answer» E. assembly shop
Discussion
65.

Routing assists engineers in deciding in advance___________________?
A. the flow of material in the plant
B. the methods of proper utilization of manpower
C. the methods of proper utilization of machines
D. the layout of factory facilities
E. normal route of workers through the plant
Answer» D. the layout of factory facilities
Discussion
66.

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
67.

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
68.

The disadvantage of product layout is_________________?
A. high initial investment for the specialized facilities
B. skilled labour to operate machines
C. production time is longer, requiring more goods in inventory
D. high cost of inspection
E. costly and complex production control
Answer» B. skilled labour to operate machines
Discussion
69.

In perpetual inventory control, the material is checked as it reaches its__________________?
A. minimum value
B. maximum value
C. average value
D. middle value
E. alarming value
Answer» B. maximum value
Discussion
70.

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
71.

Replacement studies are made on the fol-lowing basis_________________?
A. annual cost method
B. rate of return method
C. total life average method
D. present worth method
E. any one of the above
Answer» F.
Discussion
72.

The reasons which are basically responsible for the formation of a queue should be that ___________________?
A. the average service rate Hess than the average arrival rate
B. output rate is linearly proportional to input
C. output rate is constant and the input varies in a random manner
D. all of the above
E. none of the above
Answer» E. none of the above
Discussion
73.

The two-bin system is concerned with_________________?
A. ordering procedure
B. forecasting sales
C. production planning
D. despatching and expediting
E. none of the above
Answer» B. forecasting sales
Discussion
74.

Which of the following depreciation system ensures that the interest be charged on the cost of machine asset every year on the book value, but the rate of depreciation every year remains constant_____________________?
A. sinking fund method
B. straight line method
C. A-B-C charging method
D. annuity charging method
E. diminishing balance method
Answer» E. diminishing balance method
Discussion
75.

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
E. none of the above
Answer» D. interfering float
Discussion
76.

Slack of various events on the critical path in PERT/CPM chart___________________?
A. increases continuously
B. decreases continuously
C. remains constant
D. may increase or decrease depending on various factors
E. unpredictable
Answer» D. may increase or decrease depending on various factors
Discussion
77.

Descripancies of bar chart techniques are________________?
A. consequential effects of lack in one activity on omer
B. consequential effects of lack in one activity on the finish date
C. free time available for an activity can’t be predicted
D. effective monitoring/controlling can’t be done
E. all of the above
Answer» F.
Discussion
78.

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. constraint
E. dummy
Answer» F.
Discussion
79.

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
E. consumes both resources and time
Answer» D. is a dangling event
Discussion
80.

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
81.

Positive slack on a PERT indicates that project is________________?
A. ahead of schedule
B. beyond schedule
C. as per schedule
D. on critical path
E. none of the above
Answer» B. beyond schedule
Discussion
82.

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=LF-D
C. LF = LS + D
D. D = EF-ES
E. all of the above
Answer» F.
Discussion
83.

The probability distribution of activity times in PERT follows following distribution__________________?
A. normal
B. binomial
C. beta
D. exponential
E. Gaussian
Answer» D. exponential
Discussion
84.

O on a PERT/CPM chart represents____________________?
A. an ordinary event
B. a significant event representing some mile-stone
C. an event to be transferred to other network chart
D. dangling event
E. dummy event
Answer» B. a significant event representing some mile-stone
Discussion
85.

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. TL-EFT
D. all of the above
E. none of the above
Answer» E. none of the above
Discussion
86.

Critical Path Net Work helps an engineer_________________?
A. to concentrate his attention on critical activities
B. to divert the resources from non-critical advanced activities to critical activities
C. to be cautious for avoiding any delay in the critical activities to avoid delay of the whole project
D. all of the above
E. none of the above
Answer» E. none of the above
Discussion
87.

The allowed time for a job equals standard time plus___________________?
A. policy allowance
B. interference allowance
C. process allowance
D. learning allowance
E. unforeseen allowance
Answer» B. interference allowance
Discussion
88.

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. A. or B.
D. only one factor should change at a time, others remaining constant
E. none of the above
Answer» D. only one factor should change at a time, others remaining constant
Discussion
89.

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
E. PERT is used in workshops and CPM in plants
Answer» E. PERT is used in workshops and CPM in plants
Discussion
90.

Which of the following equations is not in conformity with others______________?
A. organisation performance x motivation = profits
B. knowledge x skill = ability
C. ability x motivation = performance
D. attitude x situation = motivation
E. performance x resources
Answer» B. knowledge x skill = ability
Discussion
91.

Queuing theory is associated with __________________?
A. sales
B. inspection time
C. waiting time
D. production time
E. inventory
Answer» D. production time
Discussion
92.

Queuing theory is used for____________________?
A. inventory problems
B. traffic congestion studies
C. job-shop scheduling
D. all of the above
E. none of the above
Answer» E. none of the above
Discussion
93.

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
E. none of the above
Answer» B. involving multistage queuing
Discussion
94.

In the Emerson efficiency plan, a worker receives only his daily wage and no bonus is paid till his efficiency reaches__________________?
A. 50%
B. 661%
C. 75%
D. 80%
E. 90%
Answer» C. 75%
Discussion
95.

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
E. 2.5 HA
Answer» B. 1.33 HA
Discussion
96.

Choose the wrong statement Time study is used to_________________?
A. determine overhead expenses
B. provide a basis for setting piece prices or incentive wages
C. determine standard costs
D. determine the capability of an operator to handle the number of machines
E. compare alternative methods
Answer» B. provide a basis for setting piece prices or incentive wages
Discussion
97.

The simplex method is the basic method for__________________?
A. value analysis
B. operation research
C. linear programming
D. model analysis
E. none of the above
Answer» D. model analysis
Discussion
98.

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
E. total work content + relaxation time
Answer» E. total work content + relaxation time
Discussion
99.

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 utilisation of machines
E. none of the above
Answer» B. when work should complete
Discussion
100.

Gnatt chart provides information about the________________?
A. material handling
B. proper utilisation of manpower
C. production schedule
D. efficient working of machine
E. all of the above
Answer» D. efficient working of machine
Discussion