PRODUCTION & OPERATION MANAGEMENT

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	Multiple Choice Multiple Answer   Question   Which are the distinct functions of scientific quality control?   Correct Answer   Acceptance function , Preventive function , Assurance function   Your Answer   Assurance function , Acceptance function , Preventive function  True/False   Question   F W Taylor devised a system for classifying motions into basic divisions called Therbligs   Correct Answer   False   Your Answer   True  Multiple Choice Multiple Answer   Question   Which are the general principles underlying probability aspects of project planning?   Correct Answer   Statistically three time estimate of an activity conform to Beta distribution. , Expected time divides the area under the curve into two equal parts. , Expected time of an activity is located at one third of the distance between "m" and mid-range { (a+b)/2 } away from the most likely time.   Your Answer   Statistically three time estimate of an activity conform to Beta distribution. , Expected time divides the area under the curve into two equal parts. , Expected time of an activity is located at one third of the distance between "m" and mid-range { (a+b)/2 } away from the most likely time.  Multiple Choice Multiple Answer   Question   Which of the following cases can be referred as operation in method study recording?   Correct Answer   Change in physical characteristic , Consumption of physical effort , Change in chemical characteristic   Your Answer   Change in physical characteristic , Consumption of physical effort , Change in chemical characteristic  True/False   Question   Activities whose earliest finish times and latest finish times are not equal constitutes the critical path.   Correct Answer   False   Your Answer   False  Multiple Choice Single Answer   Question   Which phase of method study is concerned with analyzing the facts critically, generating alternatives which form the basis for selection and development of improved methods?   Correct Answer   Critical examination   Your Answer   Critical examination  Multiple Choice Multiple Answer   Question   Which are the subtasks of the maintenance phase of the method study?   Correct Answer   Monitoring and control , Performance appraisal , Audit on savings   Your Answer   Monitoring and control , Performance appraisal , Audit on savings  Select The Blank   Question   REL chart exhibits relationship between ________ of departments in terms of degree of closeness desired.   Correct Answer   Pairs   Your Answer   Pairs  Multiple Choice Multiple Answer   Question   Which of the following method can be adopted to overcome the problem of rushing up a job for it's timely completion?   Correct Answer   Use of optimum speeds and feeds , Subcontracting , Job splitting   Your Answer   Use of optimum speeds and feeds , Subcontracting , Job splitting  Select The Blank   Question   We can say that ________ occurs when there is a distinct change in the physical or chemical characteristic of an object.   Correct Answer   Operation   Your Answer   Manufacturing  Multiple Choice Single Answer   Question   What is represented by an arrow in a network?   Correct Answer   Activity   Your Answer   Activity  True/False   Question   For p-chart, fraction defective units in each sample is calculated by dividing number of defectives by the number of pieces in the sample.   Correct Answer   True   Your Answer   True  True/False   Question   Objective of Work Study is to improve Productivity   Correct Answer   True   Your Answer   True  Multiple Choice Multiple Answer   Question   Which of the following are steps to identify the critical path in a small network?   Correct Answer   Enumerate all paths in the network and list down activities on each path. , Compare the durations of all paths to identify the longest path. , Sum up the durations of activities along each path.   Your Answer   Compare the durations of all paths to identify the longest path. , Sum up the durations of activities along each path. , Enumerate all paths in the network and list down activities on each path.  True/False   Question   A sampling plan which perfectly discriminates will have vertical OC curve.   Correct Answer   True   Your Answer   True  Multiple Choice Single Answer   Question   How to calculate float?   Correct Answer   Parallel critical path time minus Non-critical path time   Your Answer   Parallel critical path time minus Non-critical path time  Select The Blank   Question   Delay is indicated by ________ during recording for method study.   Correct Answer   Letter Dee   Your Answer   Letter Dee  Multiple Choice Single Answer   Question   One of the sophisticated operations research techniques used in material planning is   Correct Answer   Dynamic programming   Your Answer   Dynamic programming  True/False   Question   Kanban system is essentially a computer based system for production scheduling and control   Correct Answer   False   Your Answer   True  Multiple Choice Multiple Answer   Question   Which of the following three methods used to select the qualified supplier?   Correct Answer   By vendor plant surveys , By reputation , By experience   Your Answer   By vendor plant surveys , By reputation , By experience  Multiple Choice Multiple Answer   Question   Which of the following are examples of incentives offered by the Central and State Governments for setting up industries in particular locations?   Correct Answer   Exemption from excise duty , Soft loans , Subsidy in electrical charges   Your Answer   Exemption from excise duty , Soft loans , Subsidy in electrical charges  Multiple Choice Single Answer   Question   Which kind of labour force is required in case of Jobbing Production?   Correct Answer   Highly Skilled   Your Answer   Highly Skilled  Multiple Choice Single Answer   Question   Which of the following policies is advisable in case of low product variety and large volumes?   Correct Answer   Low Skilled Labour & Special Purpose Machines   Your Answer   Low Skilled Labour & Special Purpose Machines  Select The Blank   Question   In ________ technique activity time are related to costs.   Correct Answer   Critical Path Method   Your Answer   Critical Path Method  Multiple Choice Single Answer   Question   What is the location of upper control limit in the X bar-R control chart?   Correct Answer   3 standard deviations above central line   Your Answer   3 standard deviations above central line  True/False   Question   An activity should represent an operation or set of operations which can be performed using a particular kind of equipment or a special skill.   Correct Answer   True   Your Answer   False  Multiple Choice Multiple Answer   Question   Which of the following are examples of gross materials?   Correct Answer   Timber , Iron ore , Sugar cane   Your Answer   Timber , Iron ore , Sugar cane  Select The Blank   Question   A ________ is another typical chart which is used to record frequency of movements between work centers.   Correct Answer   Travel chart   Your Answer   Travel chart  Multiple Choice Single Answer   Question   What do you mean by CPM?   Correct Answer   Critical Path Method   Your Answer   Critical Path Method  Multiple Choice Single Answer   Question   What do you mean by a single event which represents the joint start of more than one activities?   Correct Answer   Burst event   Your Answer   Burst event  Select The Blank   Question   Any incentive scheme must achieve the ________ of the organisation.   Correct Answer   Objectives   Your Answer   Objectives  Select The Blank   Question   In cellular layout the facilities are grouped together in cell which are able to perform ________ type of operation for a group of products   Correct Answer   Similar   Your Answer   Similar  Multiple Choice Multiple Answer   Question   Which of the following symbols are used in flow process chart but not used in operation process chart?   Correct Answer   Storage , Delay , Transport   Your Answer   Storage , Delay , Inspection  Select The Blank   Question   The ________ is the process of withdrawing the equipment from the production line, dismantling it unitwise, visualising defects, effecting adjustments, replacing worn-out parts and finally building it up to get desired accuracies.   Correct Answer   Reconditioning   Your Answer   Reconditioning  True/False   Question   In case of backward pass computation method, the latest event time represents the latest occurrence time of the event.   Correct Answer   True   Your Answer   True  True/False   Question   Three time estimates are transformed into expected time before using it into a network.   Correct Answer   True   Your Answer   True  Match The Following Question Correct Answer Your Answer Release of manufacturing orders Job card Job card Shop interdepartmental transport Move order Move order Issue of tools for production Tool order Tool order Return of surplus material Stores return note Stores return note  Multiple Choice Single Answer   Question   Why stores issue order should not be issued as soon as it is prepared?   Correct Answer   Material may or may not be available at the time of preparation   Your Answer   Material may or may not be available at the time of preparation  Multiple Choice Single Answer   Question   Which kind of labour force is required in case of Jobbing Production?   Correct Answer   Highly Skilled   Your Answer   Highly Skilled  Multiple Choice Multiple Answer   Question   Plant Layout is concerned with optimum arrangement of the following   Correct Answer   Storage space , Machines , Material Handling Equipment   Your Answer   Storage space , Machines , Material Handling Equipment  Select The Blank   Question   Inspection is represented by ________ during recording for method study.   Correct Answer   Square   Your Answer   Square  True/False   Question   In case of backward pass computation, the latest event time of the burst event equals the smallest of the difference between the latest event time of the head event less duration of the activity converging on the head event.   Correct Answer   True   Your Answer   True  Match The Following Question Correct Answer Your Answer When to inspect Stages of inspection Stages of inspection What to inspect Specification Specification How to inspect Inspection devices Inspection devices How much to inspect Sampling or cent percent inspection Sampling or cent percent inspection  Multiple Choice Single Answer   Question   How should a dummy activity be represented in a network?   Correct Answer   By dotted line   Your Answer   By dotted line  Multiple Choice Multiple Answer   Question   Which three of the following options can be used to reduce the duration of activity during project crashing?   Correct Answer   Allocating more manpower and machines than originally planned for. , Working additional shifts or overtime. , Awarding work to vendors who charge extra but expedite deliveries.   Your Answer   Allocating more manpower and machines than originally planned for. , Working additional shifts or overtime. , Awarding work to vendors who charge extra but expedite deliveries.  True/False   Question   In case of forward pass computation, the earliest event time of a plain event equals the earliest event time of the preceding event plus duration of activity emanating from the preceding event.   Correct Answer   True   Your Answer   True  Multiple Choice Single Answer   Question   Which of the following technique is event oriented ?   Correct Answer   Project Evaluation & Review Technique   Your Answer   Project Evaluation & Review Technique