Industrial Engineering & Production Management Test 1000+ MCQ with answer for UPSC IES

1. The unit cost in case of batch production is ________ as compared to jobbing production.
A. Same
B. Low
C. High
D. None of these
Answer : B

2. String diagram is used
A. For checking the relative values of various layouts
B. When a group of workers are working at a place
C. Where processes require the operator to be moved from one place to another
D. All of the above
Answer : D

3. Line organisation is suitable for
A. Sugar industries
B. Oil refining industries
C. Spinning and weaving industries
D. All of these
Answer : D

4. In order to avoid excessive multiplication of facilities, the layout preferred is
A. Product layout
B. Process layout
C. Group layout
D. Static layout
Answer : B

5. A diagram showing the path followed by men and materials while performing a task is known as
A. String diagram
B. Flow process chart
C. Travel chart
D. Flow diagram
Answer : D

6. Probabilistic time for completion of any activity can be found out from
A. Optimistic time
B. Pessimistic time
C. Most likely time
D. All of these
Answer : D

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

8. According to Rowan plan of wage incentive system, bonus is paid to a worker
A. Whose output exceeds 67% efficiency
B. On the percentage of time saved
C. On the percentage of time worked
D. On the percentage of standard time
Answer : C

9. Routing is essential in the following type of industry
A. Assembly industry
B. Process industry
C. Job order industry
D. Mass production industry
Answer : A

10. 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

11. 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

12. The main advantage of line organisation is its
A. Effective command and control
B. Defined responsibilities at all levels
C. Rigid discipline in the organisation
D. All of the above
Answer : D

13. In manufacturing management, the term 'Dispatching' is used to describe
A. Dispatch of sales order
B. Dispatch of factory mail
C. Dispatch of finished product of the user
D. Dispatch of work orders through shop floor
Answer : D

14. 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

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

16. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following
A. An activity of the project is denoted by an arrow on the net work
B. The tail of the arrow indicates the start of the activity
C. The head of the arrow indicates the end of the activity
D. The arrows are drawn (to scale from) left to right
Answer : D

17. Queueing theory deals with problems of
A. Material handling
B. Reducing the waiting time or idle time
C. Better utilization of man services
D. Effective use of machines
Answer : B

18. Basic motion time study gives times for basic motions in ten thousandths of
A. Second
B. Minute
C. Hour
D. Day
Answer : B

19. 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

20. 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 : D

21. In the Halsey 50-50 plan, the following are rewarded more
A. Past good workers
B. Past poor workers
C. Past average workers
D. All of the above
Answer : B

22. Choose the wrong statement. Motion study is used for
A. Improving a work method
B. Improvising a work method
C. Designing a work method
D. Reducing inventory costs
Answer : D

23. The type of layout used for manufacturing steam turbines, is
A. Product layout
B. Process layout
C. Fixed position layout
D. Any one of these
Answer : C

24. Two alternatives can produce a product. First have a fixed cost of Rs. 2000 and a variable cost of Rs. 20 per piece. The second method has a fixed cost of Rs. 1500 and a variable cost of Rs. 30. The break even quantity between the two alternatives is
A. 25
B. 50
C. 75
D. 100
Answer : B

25. 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

26. In break even analysis, total cost consists of
A. Fixed cost + sales revenue
B. Variable cost + sales revenue
C. Fixed cost + variable cost
D. Fixed cost + variable cost + profit
Answer : C

27. PMTP (predetermined motion time systems) include
A. MTM (method time measurement)
B. WFS (work factor systems)
C. BNTS (basic motion time study)
D. All of the above
Answer : D

28. Time study is
A. The appraisal, in terms of time, of the value of work involving human effort
B. Machine setting time
C. Time taken by workers to do a job
D. Method of fixing time for workers
Answer : A

29. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following. A critical ratio scheduling
A. Establishes the relative priorities among various activities on a common basis
B. Determines the status of each activity
C. Adjusts automatically changes in activity progress
D. None of the above
Answer : D

30. 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

31. 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

32. ABC analysis deals with
A. Analysis of process chart
B. Flow of material
C. Ordering schedule of job
D. Controlling inventory costs money
Answer : D

33. In the cost structure of a product, the selling price is determined by the factors such as
A. Sales turn over
B. Lowest competitive price
C. Various elements of the cost
D. All of the above
Answer : D

34. 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

35. 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 : C

36. 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

37. 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

38. The breakeven point represents
A. The most economical level of operation of any industry
B. The time when unit can run without i loss and profit
C. Time when industry will undergo loss
D. The time when company can make maximum profits
Answer : C

39. The process layout is best suited where
A. Specialisation exists
B. Machines are arranged according to sequence of operation
C. Few number of non-standardised units is to be produced
D. Mass production is envisaged
Answer : C

40. Which of the following equations is not in conformity with others?
A. Organisation performance × motivation = profits
B. Knowledge × skill = ability
C. Ability × motivation = performance
D. Attitude × situation = motivation
Answer : A

41. Direct expenses include
A. Factory expenses
B. Selling expenses
C. Administrative expenses
D. None of these
Answer : D

42. A dummy activity in a net work diagram
A. Is represented by a dotted line
B. Is an artificial activity
C. Does not consume time or resources
D. All of these
Answer : D

43. 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 : D

44. In PERT analysis, critical path is obtained by joining events having
A. +ve slack
B. -ve slack
C. Zero slack
D. Dummy activities
Answer : C

45. 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 : C

46. A systematic job improvement sequence will consist of
A. Motion study
B. Time study
C. Job enrichment
D. All of these
Answer : D

47. Which of the following layouts is suited for mass production?
A. Process layout
B. Product layout
C. Fixed position layout
D. Plant layout
Answer : B

48. The chart which gives an estimate about the amount of materials handling between various work stations is known as
A. Flow chart
B. Process chart
C. Travel chart
D. Operation chart
Answer : C

49. CPM requires
A. Single time estimate
B. Double time estimate
C. Triple time estimate
D. None of these
Answer : A

50. Breakeven analysis is a
A. Short term analysis
B. Long term analysis
C. Average of short and long term analysis
D. Any one of these
Answer : A