Graphical method, simplex method, and transportation method are concerned with
Breakeven analysis
Value analysis
Linear programming
Queueing theory
Correct Answer :
C. Linear programming
Related Questions
A device used for lifting or lowering objects suspended from a hook at the end of retractable chains or cable is called
Hoist
Jib crane
Portable elevator
Chain conveyor
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following. A critical ratio scheduling
Establishes the relative priorities among various activities on a common basis
Determines the status of each activity
Adjusts automatically changes in activity progress
None of the above
The time by which the activity completion time can be delayed without affecting the start of succeeding activities, is known as
Duration
Total float
Free float
Interfering float
Which of the following organisations is best suited for steel plants
Functional organisation
Line organisation
Staff organisation
Line, staff and functional organisations
In value engineering, important consideration is given to
Customer satisfaction
Function concept
Profit maximisation
Cost reduction
A dummy activity in a net work diagram
Is represented by a dotted line
Is an artificial activity
Does not consume time or resources
All of these
CPM requires
Single time estimate
Double time estimate
Triple time estimate
None of these
The main object of scientific layout is
To produce better quality of product
To utilise maximum floor area
To minimise production delays
All of these
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
25
50
75
100
PERT analysis is based upon
Optimistic time
Pessimistic time
Most likely time
All of these
Work sampling observations are taken on the basis of
Detailed calculations
Convenience
Table of random numbers
Past experience
In process layout
Handling and backtracking of materials is too much
Production control is more difficult and costly
Routing and scheduling is more difficult
All of the above
The allowed time for a job equals standard time plus
Policy allowance
Interference allowance
Process allowance
Learning allowance
Product layout is used for
Job production
Batch production
Mass production
Any one of these
Gantt chart is used for
Inventory control
Material handling
Production schedule
Machine repair schedules
What does symbol 'D' imply in work study?
Inspection
Transport
Delay/temporary storage
Permanent storage
The performance of a specific task in CPM is known as
Dummy
Event
Activity
Contract
Dummy activities are used to
Determine the critical path
Determine the project completion time
Maintain the required net work
None of these
Scheduling
Prescribes the sequence of operations to be followed
Determines the programme for the operations
Is concerned with starting of processes
Regulates the progress of job through various processes
The time which results in the least possible direct cost of an activity is known as
Normal time
Slow time
Crash time
Standard time
Line organisation is suitable for
Sugar industries
Oil refining industries
Spinning and weaving industries
All of these
In ABC control policy, maximum attention is given to
Those items which consume money
Those items which are not readily available
Those × items which are in more demand
Those items which consume more money
Choose the wrong statement. Motion study is used for
Improving a work method
Improvising a work method
Designing a work method
Reducing inventory costs
PERT is applied for
Marketing programmes and advertising programmes
Installation of machinery
Research and development of products
All of these
Statistical quality control techniques are based on the theory of
Quality
Statistics
Probability
All of the above
The salient feature of functional organisation is
Strict adherence to specification
Separation of planning and design part
Each individual maintains functional efficiency
All of the above
Under the Apprenticeship Act
All industries have to necessarily train the apprentices
Industries have to train apprentices according to their requirement
All industries employing more than 100 workers have to recruit apprentices
Only industries employing more than 500 workers have to recruit apprentices
In fixed position layout
Total production cost is less
Material movement is less
Capital investment is minimum
All of these
Which one of the following techniques is used for determining allowances in time study?
Acceptance sampling
Linear regression
Performance rating
Work sampling
O on a PERT/CPM chart represents
An ordinary event
A significant event representing some milestone
An event to be transferred to other network chart
Dangling event