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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

Correct Answer :

A. Process layout


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In product layout

A. Specialised and strict supervision is required

B. Machines can not be used to their maximum capacity

C. Manufacturing cost rises with a fall in the volume of production

D. All of the above

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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

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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 Halsey 50-50 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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Routing assists engineers in deciding in advance

A. The flow of material in the plant

B. The methods of proper utilization of manpower

C. The methods of proper utilization of machines

D. The layout of factory facilities

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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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One of the basic essentials of an incentive plan is that

A. A differential piece rate system should exist

B. Minimum wages should be guaranteed

C. Provide incentive to group efficiency performance

D. All standards should be based on time studies

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Breakeven analysis consists of

A. Fixed cost

B. Variable cost

C. Fixed and variable costs

D. Operation costs

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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

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Work study comprises following main techniques

A. Method study and work measurement

B. Method study and time study

C. Time study and work measurement

D. Method study and job evaluation

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The main object of scientific layout is

A. To produce better quality of product

B. To utilise maximum floor area

C. To minimise production delays

D. All of these

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Which one of the following techniques is used for determining allowances in time study?

A. Acceptance sampling

B. Linear regression

C. Performance rating

D. Work sampling

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PERT

A. Provides an approach for keeping planning up-to-date

B. Provides a way for management to require that planning be done on a uniform and logical basis

C. Permits management to foresee quickly the impact of variations from the plan

D. All of the above

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The basic difference between PERT and CPM is that

A. PERT deals with events and CPM with activities

B. Critical path is determined in PERT only

C. Costs are considered on CPM only and not in PERT

D. Guessed times are used in PERT and evaluated times in CPM

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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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The production scheduling is simpler and high volume of output and high labour efficiency are achieved in the case of

A. Product layout

B. Process layout

C. Fixed position layout

D. A combination of line and process layout

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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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If F is the fixed cost, V is the variable cost per unit (or total variable costs) and P is the selling price of each unit (or total sales value), then breakeven point is equal to

A. (F × V)/P

B. (F × P)/V

C. F/[1 + (V/P)]

D. F/[1 - (V/P)]

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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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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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Which of the following statement is correct?

A. When slack of an activity is zero, it falls only on critical path.

B. CPM technique is useful to minimise the direct and indirect expenses.

C. Critical path of a net work represents the minimum time required for completion of project.

D. All of the above

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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 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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Simplex method is the method used for

A. Value analysis

B. Network analysis

C. Linear programming

D. Queuing theory

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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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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

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The process capability of a machine is defined as the capability of the machine to

A. Produces a definite volume of work per minute

B. Perform definite number of operations

C. Produce job at a definite spectrum of speed

D. Holds a definite spectrum of tolerance and surface finish

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Which of the following organisation is preferred in automobile industry?

A. Functional organisation

B. Line organisation

C. Staff organisation

D. Line and staff organisations

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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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Percent idle time for men or machines is found by

A. Work sampling

B. Time study

C. Method study

D. Work study

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In the Emerson efficiency plan, a worker receives only his daily wage and no bonus is paid till his efficiency reaches

A. 50 %

B. 66.67 %

C. 75 %

D. 80 %