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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

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D. All of the above


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Under the Apprenticeship Act

A. All industries have to necessarily train the apprentices

B. Industries have to train apprentices according to their requirement

C. All industries employing more than 100 workers have to recruit apprentices

D. Only industries employing more than 500 workers have to recruit apprentices

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Line organisation is suitable for

A. Sugar industries

B. Oil refining industries

C. Spinning and weaving industries

D. All of these

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Product layout is also known as

A. Analytical layout

B. Synthetic layout

C. Static product layout

D. None of these

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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

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Process layout is also known as

A. Analytical-layout

B. Synthetic layout

C. Static product layout

D. None of these

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Which of the following depreciation system ensures that the interest be charged on the cost of machine asset every year on the book value, but the rate of depreciation every year remains constant

A. Sinking fund method

B. Straight line method

C. ABC charging method

D. Annuity charging method

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Basic motion time study gives times for basic motions in ten thousandths of

A. Second

B. Minute

C. Hour

D. Day

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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

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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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Works cost implies

A. Primary cost

B. Factory cost

C. Factory expenses

D. Primary cost + factory expenses

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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

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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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In queuing theory, the nature of the waiting situation can be studied and analysed mathematically if

A. Complete details of items in, waiting line are known

B. Arrival and waiting times are known and can be grouped to form a waiting line model

C. All variables and constants are known and form a linear equation

D. The laws governing arrivals, service times, and the order in which the arriving units are taken into source are known

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Time study is carried out

A. By finding all the significant informations regarding the job, work place and machine tool etc.

B. By breaking up each operation into small elements which are measurable with the help of the measuring device accurately

C. By observing and recording the time taken by the operator for an operation

D. All of the above

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Abbreviated work factor data is applied for

A. Material handling operation

B. Maintenance operation

C. Packing and shipping operation

D. All of these

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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

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A graphical device used to determine the breakeven point and profit potential under varying conditions of output and costs, is known as

A. Gantt chart

B. Flow chart

C. Breakeven chart

D. PERT chart

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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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Scheduling

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

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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

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If (R) is the base rate guaranteed per hour, (S) is the standard time for the job and (T) is the actual time, then according to Rowan plan, wages for the job will be

A. TR

B. TR + [(S - T)/2] × R

C. TR + (S - T) × R

D. TR + [(S - T)/S] × R

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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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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

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Motion study involves analysis of

A. Actions of operator

B. Layout of work place

C. Tooling and equipment

D. All of the above

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Queuing theory is associated with

A. Sales

B. Inspection time

C. Waiting time

D. Production time

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The grouping of activities into organisational units is called

A. Corporate plans

B. Higher level management

C. Functional authority

D. Departmentation

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Which of the following layouts is suited to job production?

A. Process layout

B. Product layout

C. Fixed position layout

D. Plant layout

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The routing function in a production system design is concerned with

A. Manpower utilisation

B. Quality assurance of the product

C. Machine utilisation

D. Optimising material flow through the plant

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Product layout is best suited where

A. One type of product is produced

B. Product is standardised

C. Product is manufactured in large quantities

D. All of the above

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Material handling in automobile industry is done by

A. Overhead crane

B. Trolley

C. Belt conveyor

D. All of the above