1000+ Industrial Engineering & Production Management Test Multiple Choice Question Answer [Solved]

1. 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 : C

2. 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
Answer : B

3. Father of time study was
A. F.W. Taylor
B. H.L. Gantt
C. F.B. Gilbert
D. R.M. Barnes
Answer : A

4. The mathematical technique for finding the best use of limited resources in an optimum manner is known as
A. Operation research
B. Linear programming
C. Network analysis
D. Breakeven analysis
Answer : B

5. Which one of the following represents a group incentive plan?
A. Halsey Premium Plan
B. Lincoln Plan
C. Rowan Plan
D. Taylor Plan
Answer : B

6. Percent idle time for men or machines is found by
A. Work sampling
B. Time study
C. Method study
D. Work study
Answer : A

7. Pick up the correct statement about relationship between various floats
A. Free float = total float
B. Independent float = total float
C. Independent float > free float
D. Independent float < free float
Answer : D

8. 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 : D

9. 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 the decision maker
Answer : D

10. Work study is most useful
A. Where production activities are involved
B. In judging the rating of machines
C. In improving industrial relations
D. In judging the output of a man and improving it
Answer : A

11. 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
Answer : A

12. In A-B-C analysis, which class of items are generally large in number?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. None of these
Answer : C

13. P.M.T.S. (Predetermined Motion Time Systems) include
A. M.T.M. (Method Time Measurement)
B. W.F.S. (Work Factor Systems)
C. B.M.T.S. (Basic Motion Time Study)
D. All of these
Answer : D

14. Military organisation is known as
A. Line organisation
B. Line and staff organisation
C. Functional organisation
D. All of the above
Answer : A

15. Product layout is employed for
A. Batch production
B. Continuous production
C. Effective utilization of machine
D. All of the above
Answer : B

16. Earliest finish time can be regarded as
A. Earliest start time + duration of activity
B. Earliest start time duration of activity
C. Latest finish time + duration of activity
D. Latest finish time duration of activity
Answer : A

17. In which of the following layouts, the lines need to the balanced
A. Process layout
B. Product layout
C. Fixed position layout
D. Plant layout
Answer : B

18. The product layout
A. Lowers overall manufacturing time
B. Requires less space for placing machines
C. Utilises machine and labour better
D. All of these
Answer : D

19. A-B-C analysis is used in
A. CPM
B. PERT
C. Inventory control
D. All of these
Answer : C

20. The technique for establishing and maintaining priorities among the various jobs of any project is known as
A. Event flow scheduling technique
B. Critical ratio scheduling
C. Slotting technique for scheduling
D. Short interval scheduling
Answer : B

21. 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
Answer : A

22. Standing orders which are statutory are applicable to
A. All industries
B. All process industries and thermal power plants
C. Only major industries
D. All industries employing more than 100 workers
Answer : D

23. The bonus increases in proportion to the increase in efficiency. This statement applies to
A. Halsey plan
B. Gantt plan
C. Emerson's efficiency plan
D. Rowan plan
Answer : C

24. An activity of the project is graphically represented by ________ on the network diagram.
A. A circle
B. A straight line
C. An arrow
D. None of these
Answer : C

25. 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. ABC charging method
D. Annuity charging method
Answer : D

26. The essential condition for the decompression of an activity is that
A. The project time should change due to decompression
B. After decompression the time of an activity invariably exceeds its normal time
C. An activity could be decompressed to the maximum extent of its normal time
D. None of the above
Answer : C

27. 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 : D

28. 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 : C

29. 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 : C

30. 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 : D

31. Product layout is used for
A. Job production
B. Batch production
C. Mass production
D. Any one of these
Answer : C

32. Bar charts are suitable for
A. Minor works
B. Major works
C. Large projects
D. All of the above
Answer : A

33. Pick up the correct step used for scheduling a project by C.P.M.
A. A project is divided into various activities
B. Required time for each activity is established
C. Sequence of various activities is made according to their importance
D. All of the above
Answer : D

34. In a line organisation
A. Responsibility of each individual is fixed
B. Discipline is strong
C. Quick decisions are taken
D. All of these
Answer : D

35. 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 : B

36. The important file in making a PERT is
A. An event can't be accomplished until activities leading to it are completed
B. No activity from any event can be started from preceding event till it is completed
C. Length of arrow has nothing to do with time
D. All of the above
Answer : D

37. Inventory control in production, planning and control aims at
A. Achieving optimisation
B. Ensuring against market fluctuations
C. Acceptable customer service at low capital investment in inventory
D. Discounts allowed in bulk purchase
Answer : C

38. 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 : D

39. A device used for lifting or lowering objects suspended from a hook at the end of retractable chains or cable is called
A. Hoist
B. Jib crane
C. Portable elevator
D. Chain conveyor
Answer : A

40. 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
Answer : A

41. Break-even analysis consists of
A. Fixed expenses
B. Variable cost
C. Sales revenue
D. All of these
Answer : D

42. 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 : B

43. 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 : D

44. Work study involves
A. Only method study
B. Only work measurement
C. Method study and work measurement
D. Only motion study
Answer : C

45. 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 : A

46. The process capability of a machine is defined as the capability of the machine to
A. Produces a definite volume of work per minute
B. Perform definite number of operations
C. Produce job at a definite spectrum of speed
D. Holds a definite spectrum of tolerance and surface finish
Answer : A

47. 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 : D

48. 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 : B

49. In ABC control policy, maximum attention is given to
A. Those items which consume money
B. Those items which are not readily available
C. Those × items which are in more demand
D. Those items which consume more money
Answer : D

50. Gantt charts provide information about
A. Breakeven point analysis
B. Production schedule
C. Material handling layout
D. Determining selling price
Answer : B