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In breakeven analysis, total cost consists of

A. Fixed cost

B. Variable cost

C. Fixed cost + variable cost

D. Fixed cost + variable cost + overheads

Correct Answer :

C. Fixed cost + variable cost


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Performance rating is equal to

A. Observed performance + normal performance

B. Observed performance - normal performance

C. Observed performance × normal performance

D. None of the above

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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

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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

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For a product layout the material handling equipment must

A. Have full flexibility

B. Employ conveyor belts, trucks, tractors etc.

C. Be a general purpose type

D. Be designed as special purpose for a particular application

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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

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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

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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

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A-B-C analysis

A. Is a basic technique of materials management

B. Is meant for relative inventory control

C. Does not depend upon the unit cost of the item but on its annual consumption

D. All of the above

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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

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PERT analysis is based upon

A. Optimistic time

B. Pessimistic time

C. Most likely time

D. All of these

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The probabilistic time is given by (where to = Optimistic time, tp = Pessimistic time, and tn = Most likely time)

A. (to + tp + tn)/3

B. (to + 2tp + tn)/4

C. (to + 4tp + tn)/5

D. (to + tp + 4tn)/6

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CPM is the

A. Time oriented technique

B. Event oriented technique

C. Activity oriented technique

D. Target oriented technique

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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

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Which of the following wage incentive plan is applied to all workers?

A. Halsey plan

B. Gantt plan

C. Emerson's efficiency plan

D. Rowan plan

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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

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The start or completion of task is called

A. An event

B. An activity

C. A duration

D. None of these

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CPM is

A. Synthesising in concepts

B. Is built of activities oriented programmes

C. Is used for repetitive works

D. All of the above

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Merit rating is the method of determining the

A. Relative values of a job

B. Workers performance on a job

C. Worth of a machine

D. Value of overall production

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Bar charts are suitable for

A. Minor works

B. Major works

C. Large projects

D. All of the above

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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

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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

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PERT stands for

A. Programme Estimation and Reporting Technique

B. Process Estimation and Review Technique

C. Programme Evaluation and Review Technique

D. Planning Estimation and Resulting Technique

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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

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A PERT network has three activities on critical path with mean time 3, 8 and 6 and standard deviations 1, 2 and 2 respectively. The probability that the project will be completed in 20 days is

A. 0.50

B. 0.66

C. 0.84

D. 0.95

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Discrepancies of bar chart techniques are

A. Consequential effects of lack in one activity on the finish date

B. Free time available for an activity can't be predicted

C. Effective monitoring/controlling can't be done

D. All of the above

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The time taken by a trained worker to perform an operation, while working a steady pace, is known as

A. Standard time

B. Normal time

C. Representative time

D. None of these

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Break-even analysis consists of

A. Fixed expenses

B. Variable cost

C. Sales revenue

D. All of these

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The unit cost in case of batch production is ________ as compared to jobbing production.

A. Same

B. Low

C. High

D. None of these

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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

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Which one of the following represents a group incentive plan?

A. Scanlon Plan

B. Rowan Plan

C. Taylor Differential Piece Rate System

D. Halsey Premium Plan