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

1. 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
Answer : D

2. Gantt chart gives information about
A. Scheduling and routing
B. Sales
C. Production schedule
D. Machine utilisation
Answer : C

3. Micro motion study is
A. Analysis of a man-work method by using a motion picture camera with a timing device in the field of view
B. Motion study observed on enhanced time intervals
C. Motion study of a sequence of operations conducted systematically
D. Study of man and machine conducted simultaneously
Answer : A

4. Critical Path Net Work helps an engineer
A. To concentrate his attention on critical activities
B. To divert the resources from noncritical 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
Answer : D

5. F. W. Taylor introduced a system of organisation known as
A. Line organisation
B. Functional organisation
C. Line and staff organisation
D. Line, staff and functional organisation
Answer : B

6. The procedure of modifying work content to give more meaning and enjoyment to the job by involving employees in planning, organisation and control of their work, is termed as
A. Job enlargement
B. Job enrichment
C. Job rotation
D. Job evaluation
Answer : B

7. Which of the following plans motivates supervisors by paying a premium on time saved by workers?
A. Halsey plan
B. Rowan plan
C. Haynes plan
D. Emerson's plan
Answer : C

8. The type of organisation preferred for a steel industry, is
A. Line organisation
B. Functional organisation
C. Line and staff organisation
D. Line, staff and functional organisation
Answer : D

9. For material transportation, conveyors are used when the prevailing conditions include
A. Loads are uniform
B. Routes do not vary
C. Materials move relatively continuously
D. All of these
Answer : D

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

11. Work study is mainly aimed at
A. Determining the most efficient method of performing a job
B. Establishing the minimum time of completion of a job
C. Developing the standard method and standard time of a job
D. Economising the motions involved on the part of the worker while performing a job
Answer : A

12. The most popular type of organisation used for Civil Engineering Constructions is
A. Line organisation
B. Line and staff organisation
C. Functional organisation
D. Effective organisation
Answer : A

13. Routing prescribes the
A. Flow of material in the plant
B. Proper utilization of man power
C. Proper utilization of machines
D. Inspection of final product
Answer : A

14. Product layout is also known as
A. Analytical layout
B. Synthetic layout
C. Static product layout
D. None of these
Answer : B

15. One of the basic essentials of an incentive plan is that
A. A differential piece rate system should exist
B. Minimum wages should be guaranteed
C. Provide incentive to group efficiency performance
D. All standards should be based on time studies
Answer : D

16. Valve analysis is particularly of interest when
A. Jobbing work economics are involved
B. Production is on large scale
C. Only few components are involved
D. Costly equipment is used
Answer : B

17. 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

18. Motion study involves analysis of
A. Actions of operator
B. Layout of work place
C. Tooling and equipment
D. All of the above
Answer : A

19. The main disadvantage of line organisation is
A. Top level executives have to do excessive work
B. Structure is rigid
C. Communication delays occur
D. All of the above
Answer : D

20. Linear programming can be applied successfully to
A. Chemical industry
B. Oil industry
C. Banks
D. All of these
Answer : D

21. CPM has following time estimate
A. One time estimate
B. Two time estimate
C. Three time estimate
D. Four time estimate
Answer : A

22. Dispatching
A. Prescribes the sequence of operations to be followed
B. Determines the programme for the operations
C. Is concerned with the starting of processes
D. Regulates the progress of job through various processes
Answer : C

23. The start or completion of task is called
A. An event
B. An activity
C. A duration
D. None of these
Answer : A

24. The wastage of material in the store is taken into account by the following method in the evaluation of the material issued from the store
A. Inflated system
B. Primary cost method
C. Current value method
D. Fixed price method
Answer : A

25. The production scheduling is simpler and high volume of output and high labour efficiency are achieved in the case of
A. Product layout
B. Process layout
C. Fixed position layout
D. A combination of line and process layout
Answer : A

26. For ship vessel industry the following layout is best suited
A. Process layout
B. Product layout
C. Fixed position layout
D. Plant layout
Answer : C

27. The technique of value analysis can be applied to
A. Complicated items only
B. Simple items only
C. Crash programmer items only
D. Any item
Answer : D

28. In Halsey 50-50 plan, output standards are established
A. By time study
B. From previous production records
C. From one's judgement
D. All of the above
Answer : B

29. The amount deducted from the salary of workers towards employees provident fund is
A. Credited into reserves of company
B. Deposited in nationalised bank
C. Deposited in post office
D. Deposited in the account of worker with Provident Fund Commissioner
Answer : D

30. Material handling and plant location is analysed by
A. Gantt chart
B. Bin chart
C. Emerson chart
D. Travel chart
Answer : D

31. Halsey plan of wage incentive
A. Is not applied to all level of workers
B. Is applied to all level of workers
C. Does not guarantee minimum wage
D. Is based upon efficiency of worker
Answer : B

32. In micro-motion study, therblig is described by
A. A symbol
B. An event
C. An activity
D. Standard symbol and colour
Answer : D

33. Queueing theory is used for
A. Inventory problems
B. Traffic congestion studies
C. Job-shop scheduling
D. All of the above
Answer : D

34. Which of the following statement is correct?
A. A-B-C analysis is based on Pareto's principle
B. Simulation can be used for inventory control
C. Economic order quantity formula ignores variations in demand pattern
D. All of the above
Answer : A

35. CPM is the
A. Time oriented technique
B. Event oriented technique
C. Activity oriented technique
D. Target oriented technique
Answer : C

36. 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

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

38. Work sampling observations are taken on the basis of
A. Detailed calculations
B. Convenience
C. Table of random numbers
D. Past experience
Answer : C

39. Routing
A. Prescribes the sequence of operations to be followed
B. Determines the programme for the operations
C. Is concerned with starting of processes
D. Regulates the progress of job through various processes
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. Which of the following incentive plans ensures a part of the swing to the worker and rest to the employer?
A. Emerson efficiency plan
B. Taylor plan
C. Halsey premium plan
D. Gilbert plan
Answer : C

42. Process layout is employed
A. Where low volume of production is required
B. Where similar jobs are manufactured on similar machines
C. Where machines are arranged on functional basis
D. All of the above
Answer : D

43. PERT/CPM, techniques can be used for following applications
A. Once through project
B. Maintenance jobs
C. Research and development
D. All of the above
Answer : D

44. Which one of the following chart gives simultaneously information about the progress of work and machine loading?
A. Process chart B. Machine load chart
C. Man-machine chart
D. Gantt chart
Answer : C