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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

Correct Answer :

B. Reducing the waiting time or idle time


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Time study is carried out to determine the time required to complete job by

A. A slow worker

B. A fast worker

C. An average worker

D. An apprentice

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The appellate authority for an industrial dispute is

A. Management

B. Labour court

C. High court/supreme court

D. Board of directors

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Simplex method is the method used for

A. Value analysis

B. Network analysis

C. Linear programming

D. Queuing theory

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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

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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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M.T.M. is used to

A. Improve existing methods

B. Establish time standards

C. Develop effective methods in advance of the beginning of production

D. All of the above

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In a functional organisation

A. Quality of work is better

B. Wastage of material is minimum

C. Specialised knowledge and guidance to individual worker is provided

D. All of the above

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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

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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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The average time recorded by work study man for an operation is called

A. Standard time

B. Normal time

C. Representative time

D. None of these

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PERT is

A. An analytic tool in concept

B. Limit up of event oriented diagrams

C. Used for research and development projects

D. All of the above

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Father of industrial engineering is

A. Jack Gilbert

B. Gantt

C. Taylor

D. Newton

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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

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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

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According to Muther, the basic principle of best layout is

A. Principle of overall integration

B. Principle of flow

C. Principle of flexibility

D. All of these

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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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PERT has following time estimate

A. One time estimate

B. Two time estimate

C. Three time estimate

D. Four time estimate

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The determination of standard time in a complex job system is best done through

A. Stop watch time study

B. Analysis of micro-motions

C. Grouping timing technique

D. Analysis of standard data system

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Micro-motion study is

A. Enlarged view of motion study

B. Analysis of one stage of motion study

C. Minute and detailed motion study

D. Subdivision of an operation into therbligs and their analysis

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Micro-motion study is

A. Analysis of one stage of motion chart

B. Motion study, when seen on a time chart

C. Subdivision of an operation into therbligs and their analysis

D. Enlarged view of motion study

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In order to avoid excessive multiplication of facilities, the layout preferred is

A. Product layout

B. Process layout

C. Group layout

D. Static layout

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The performance of a specific task in CPM is known as

A. Dummy

B. Event

C. Activity

D. Contract

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Scheduling gives information about

A. When work should start and how much work should be completed during a certain period

B. When work should complete

C. That how idle time can be minimized

D. Proper utilisation of machines

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Which of the following is not wage incentive plan?

A. Differential piece rate system

B. Rowan plan

C. Emerson plan

D. Taylor plan

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Time study is used to

A. Determine standard costs

B. Determine the number of machines a person may run

C. Provide a basis for setting piece price or incentive wages

D. All of the above

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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

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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

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Which of the following layouts is suited for mass production?

A. Process layout

B. Product layout

C. Fixed position layout

D. Plant layout

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The critical path of a network represents

A. The minimum time required for completion of project

B. The maximum time required for completion of project

C. Maximum cost required for completion of project

D. Minimum cost required for completion of project

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The time of completing a project in network analysis is given by following time of the critical activity meeting at the final triode

A. Early finish

B. Early start

C. Late start

D. Late finish