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Work sampling observations are taken on the basis of

A. Detailed calculations

B. Convenience

C. Table of random numbers

D. Past experience

Correct Answer :

C. Table of random numbers


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The term 'value' in value engineering refers to

A. Total cost of the product

B. Selling price of the product

C. Utility of the product

D. Manufactured cost of the product

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The time by which the activity completion time can be delayed without affecting the start of succeeding activities, is known as

A. Duration

B. Total float

C. Free float

D. Interfering float

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An event is indicated on the network by

A. A straight line

B. A number enclosed in a circle or a square

C. A straight line with circles at the ends

D. A dotted line

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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

A. 25

B. 50

C. 75

D. 100

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The value engineering technique in which experts of the same rank assemble for product development is called

A. Delphi

B. Brain storming

C. Morphological analysis

D. Direct expert comparison

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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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Bar charts are suitable for

A. Minor works

B. Major works

C. Large projects

D. All of the above

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Routing prescribes the

A. Flow of material in the plant

B. Proper utilization of man power

C. Proper utilization of machines

D. Inspection of final product

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The difference between the time available to do the job and the time required to do the job, is known as

A. Event

B. Float

C. Duration

D. Constraint

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In value engineering, important consideration is given to

A. Customer satisfaction

B. Function concept

C. Profit maximisation

D. Cost reduction

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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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Works cost implies

A. Primary cost

B. Factory cost

C. Factory expenses

D. Primary cost + factory expenses

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The objective of time study is to determine the time required to complete a job by

A. Fast worker

B. Average worker

C. Slow worker

D. New entrant

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Micro-motion study involves following number of fundamental hand motions

A. 8

B. 12

C. 16

D. 20

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A dummy activity in a net work diagram

A. Is represented by a dotted line

B. Is an artificial activity

C. Does not consume time or resources

D. All of these

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In the Halsey system of wage incentive plan, a worker is

A. Paid as per efficiency

B. Ensured of minimum wages

C. Not paid any bonus till his efficiency

D. Never a loser

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The simplex method is the basic method for

A. Value analysis

B. Operation research

C. Linear programming

D. Model analysis

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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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One time measurement unit (TMU) in method time measurement system equals

A. 0.0001 minute

B. 0.0006 minute

C. 0.006 minute

D. 0.001 minute

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What does symbol 'D' imply in work study?

A. Inspection

B. Transport

C. Delay/temporary storage

D. Permanent storage

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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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The time which results in the least possible direct cost of an activity is known as

A. Normal time

B. Slow time

C. Crash time

D. Standard time

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PERT and CPM are

A. Techniques to determine project status

B. Decision making techniques

C. Charts which increase aesthetic appearance of rooms

D. Aids to the decision maker

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Break-even analysis shows profit when

A. Sales revenue > total cost

B. Sales revenue = total cost

C. Sales revenue < total cost

D. Variable cost < fixed cost

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The assumption in PERT is

A. A project will always be behind schedule, if left uncorrected

B. Cost of project will always be more than the estimated cost, if no timely corrections are taken

C. A project can be subdivided into a set of predictable, independent activities

D. Activities are fixed and can't be changed

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In order that linear programming techniques provide valid results

A. Relations between factors must be linear (positive)

B. Relations between factors must be linear (negative)

C. Either (A) or (B)

D. Only one factor should change at a time, others remaining constant

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The employees provident fund act is applicable to

A. All industries

B. All industries other than small and medium industries

C. Volunteers

D. The industries notified by Government

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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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The technique for establishing and maintaining priorities among the various jobs of any project is known as

A. Event flow scheduling technique

B. Critical ratio scheduling

C. Slotting technique for scheduling

D. Short interval scheduling

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In process layout

A. Handling and backtracking of materials is too much

B. Production control is more difficult and costly

C. Routing and scheduling is more difficult

D. All of the above