Monday, May 9, 2011

Production and Operations Management -1

Production and Operations Management -1
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS


Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question What do you mean by the project duration for which the total cost is minimum?
Correct Answer Optimum duration
Your Answer Optimum duration

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
*Question Lack of material planning results in the following
Correct Answer Over ordering, under ordering, stock outs
Your Answer under ordering , stock outs , Over ordering

Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question Which kind of defect can be called as minor defect?
Correct Answer Which does not reduce the usability of the product for its intended use
Your Answer Which does not reduce the usability of the product for its intended use

Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question What does CPA stand for?
Correct Answer Critical Path Analysis
Your Answer Critical Project Analysis

True/False
*Question Grouping of machines gives a lot of flexibility in loading and scheduling
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

True/False
*Question Fixed cost is lower in case of continuous production than intermittent production.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Select The Blank
*Question Function concerned with fixation of time allowed to qualified worker for a job is called ________.
Correct Answer Work Measurement
Your Answer Time Measurement

Select The Blank
*Question The design of any layout is governed by large number of factors and the best layout is expected to ________ all these factors.
Correct Answer Optimise
Your Answer Consider

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
*Question which of the following is not the characteristic of Project Production?
Correct Answer Continuous flow of material, highly mechanized material handling, virtually zero manufacturing cycle time



Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question The process of changing inputs into outputs thereby adding some value to entity can be defined as
Correct Answer Operation
Your Answer Operation

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
*Question Which of the following cases can be treated as delay during recording of method study?
Correct Answer Operators awaiting instructions from supervisor, Worker waiting for his turn at tools stores, Jobs awaiting at the machines
for their turn
Your Answer Operators awaiting instructions from supervisor , Worker waiting for his turn at tools stores , Jobs awaiting at the machines for
their turn

True/False
*Question Root cause of most of the breakdowns is failure of the lubrication system.
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 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.

Match The Following
*Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Emerson Efficiency Plan Wage Payment Wage Payment
Craft Facilities Planning Facilities Planning
Work Sampling Machine utilization Machine utilization
Gantt chart Production Scheduling Production Scheduling
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
*Question What are the benefits of overhauling?
Correct Answer It increases useful life of an equipment and it's parts, Advance planning allows to attend equipment without disturbing the production programme , Advance planning allows to prepare and keep ready the list of replacement spares

True/False
*Question the event numbers as far as possible reflects the logical relationships of the activities.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Quest. Technique of Value Engineering can be effectively employed in design of a product to
Correct Answer To meet the intended function at lowest cost
Your Answer To meet the intended function at lowest cost

True/False
*Question Proper care and storage is not an essential part of a well planned lubrication system.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question A good plant layout helps in
Correct Answer Reducing handling costs
Your Answer Reducing handling costs

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
*Question Scale model used for layout analysis have following advantages
Correct Answer Non-technical person finds it easy to comprehend ,Overhead facilities can be shown , Models can be shifted easily
Your Answer Nontechnical person finds it easy to comprehend , Overhead facilities can be shown , Models can be shifted easily

Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question The ratio of output to input of a production system is commonly known as
Correct Answer Productivity
Your Answer Productivity


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
*Question Which of the following products should be produced by using mass production?
Correct Answer Refrigerator, Tyre for automobile, Television Set
Your Answer Refrigerator , Tyre for automobile , Television Set

True/False
*Question Theoretical capacity equals number of normal working hours of that machine.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

True/False
*Question It is not necessary to know spare time available on the non-critical path to allow a little delay for noncritical activity.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Select The Blank
*Question Production Planning is a centralized activity which includes functions such as ________
Correct Answer Scheduling
Your Answer Scheduling

True/False
*Question In case of X bar-R charts, it is ensured that the assignable causes are detected before the tolerances are violated, upper and lower statistical limits are worked out and inserted into a chart.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank
*Question The ________ is the process of assigning calendar dates to the various operations of a job.
Correct Answer Scheduling
Your Answer Scheduling

Select The Blank
*Question An Ideal OC curve is ________ shaped curve that accepts all the lots with quality equal to or better than AQL .
Correct Answer Rectangular
Your Answer Rectangular

Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question Any premise in which persons are employed for purpose of making any product/s is called
Correct Answer Factory
Your Answer Factory

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
*Question Which of the following cases indicates change in physical characteristic?
Correct Answer Turning, Grinding, Drilling
Your Answer Turning, Grinding, Drilling

Match The Following
*Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Combined Layout Mixed Layout Mixed Layout
Fixed Position Layout Project Layout Project Layout
Product Layout Line Layout Line Layout
Process Layout Functional Layout Functional Layout

Select The Blank
*Question Two well-known timing methods are cumulative method and________.
Correct Answer Fly back method
Your Answer Continuous method

Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question How many types of charts are used for the purpose of method study?
Correct Answer Four
Your Answer Eight

True/False
*Question Sampling inspection suffice to check the work of line inspectors and stage inspectors.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question Where the ignorance towards the degradation of machine leads to?
Correct Answer Eventual breakdown
Your Answer Eventual breakdown

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

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 Labor & Special Purpose Machines
Your Answer Low Skilled Labor & Special Purpose Machines

True/False
*Question It pays in the long run to inform the customer regarding expected delays in the deliveries.
Correct Answer True
Select The Blank
*Question The ________ is a set of tools and techniques by which products are made to comply with the specifications at minimum cost to the firm.
Correct Answer Quality control system
Your Answer Quality control system

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 Frequency chart

True/False
*Question Cent percent inspection does not mean inspection of component for 100% quality characteristics.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
*Question Route Sheet generally contains following information
Correct Answer Material Specification, Sequence of operation, Skill of Labor
Your Answer Material Specification, Sequence of operation; Skill of Labor

Select The Blank
*Question Any incentive scheme must achieve the ________ of the organization.
Correct Answer Objectives
Your Answer Tax goals

Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question Document raised by Sales department for goods manufactured to stock is called
Correct Answer Shipment order
Your Answer Stock order

Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question What do you understand by the time frame for the maintenance needs of the equipment?
Correct Answer Maintenance inspection schedule
Your Answer Maintenance inspection schedule

True/False
*Question Three time estimates are transformed into expected time before using it into a network.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question What do you mean by planned corrective maintenance which provides an opportunity to undertake design modifications in the equipment to eliminate or reduce frequency of breakdowns.
Correct Answer Design-out Maintenance
Your Answer Design-in Maintenance
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
*Question Why graphical method of recording is preferred over the descriptive method during method study?
Correct Answer It segregates effective part form ineffective parts , It reduces effort involved in writing , Critical examinations easier and more effective

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
*Question Which are the sub factors of community facilities or social infrastructure?
Correct Answer Accommodation, Educational, Entertainment
Your Answer Accommodation, Educational, Entertainment

Select The Blank
*Question The ________ is the probability that a bad lot will be accepted by the sampling plan.
Correct Answer Consumer's risk
Your Answer Consumer's risk

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
*Question Which of the following are examples of consumption of physical effort during recording for method study?
Correct Answer Bending, Positioning, Unloading
Your Answer Bending, Positioning, Unloading

Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question How to calculate the producer risk in the OC Curve?
Correct Answer Probability that a good lot will be rejected by the sampling
Your Answer Probability that a good lot will be rejected by the sampling

Select The Blank
*Question The ________ are the definitions of the measurable as well as non measurable characteristics of the product.
Correct Answer Specifications
Your Answer Specifications

Select The Blank
*Question The ________ is the watch dog which ensures that every element of production and activities which could affect the quality of end product are regulated to the extent desirable.
Correct Answer Quality control
Your Answer Quality control

True/False
*Question Expediting action is necessary if the delays and interruptions are abnormal and hence any subsequent delay is bound to extend the promised delivery date.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question Process Engineer does not get sufficient time for designing tooling for most economic production run when
Correct Answer Delivery time is less
Your Answer Delivery time is less

Select The Blank
*Question The ________ includes preventive maintenance activities whose needs are identified through inspection which requires stoppage of machines.
Correct Answer Shutdown Maintenance
Your Answer Shutdown Maintenance

True/False
*Question Breakdown of machines, absenteeism of worker does not dislocate the manufacturing activity in process layout
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank
*Question The ________ is the maximum percentage defective that for the purpose of sampling inspection can be considered satisfactory as a process average.
Correct Answer Acceptable quality level
Your Answer Acceptable quality level

Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question What do you mean by lowest possible direct cost required to complete an activity within it's crashed time?
Correct Answer Crash cost
Your Answer Crash cost

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
*Question Which are the first three steps of Critical Path Analysis technique?
Correct Answer Activity relationships, Activity identification, Network construction
Your Answer Activity relationships, Activity identification, Network construction

True/False
*Question Dust gets mixed with lubricants, forms an abrasive substance and causes pre-mature failure of machinery.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
*Question Which of the following can be subtypes of corrective maintenance?
Correct Answer Shutdown Maintenance, Design-out Maintenance, Design-in Maintenance
Your Answer Shutdown Maintenance, Design-out Maintenance, Design-in Maintenance

Select The Blank
*Question the ________ is the maintenance work initiated on a result of knowledge of the condition of an item from routine or continuous checking.
Correct Answer Condition monitoring
Your Answer Condition monitoring

Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question The process of changing inputs into outputs thereby adding some value to entity can be defined as
Correct Answer Operation
Your Answer Production

Match The Following
*Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Tong Sweet Sweet

Eye Crack Crack

Nose Burnout Burnout

Ear Impact Impact


Select The Blank
*Question The ________ is a set of tools and techniques by which products are made to comply with the specifications at minimum cost to the firm.
Correct Answer Quality control system
Your Answer Quality control system

Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question What is the meaning of “Product features" according to J.M.Juran?
Correct Answer Quality of design
Your Answer Quality of design

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
*Question Which of the following method can be used to record the facts during the method study?
Correct Answer Micromotion study , Cyclograph , Chronocyclegraph
Your Answer Micromotion study , Photograph , Cyclegraph , Chronocyclegraph

True/False
*Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
*Question Which of the following are types of sampling plan?
Correct Answer Single sampling plan , Double sampling plan , Multiple sampling plan
Your Answer Single sampling plan , Double sampling plan , Multiple sampling plan

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
*Question How many of the following are types of specification?
Correct Answer Material specifications , Dimensional specifications , Performance specifications
Your Answer Material specifications , Dimensional specifications , Performance specifications

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
*Question Plant layout facilitates processing of products in most effective manner through the following
Correct Answer Shortest possible distance , Shortest processing time , Minimum movement
Your Answer Shortest possible distance , Minimum movement

Select The Blank
*Question Work study is also called ________ study
Correct Answer Time and Motion
Your Answer Time and Motion

True/False
*Question Operation Process Chart provides information on time and distances
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

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 , Sequence of operation

Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question Management often fails to realize the importance of efficient layout due to following reason
Correct Answer losses resulting from poor layout are not directly shown in the financial statements
Your Answer losses resulting from poor layout are not directly shown in the financial statements

True/False
*Question Inspection order is must even for simple jobs which can be inspected by shop inspector with the tooling available on shop.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True

True/False
*Question Feasibility of time schedule requires that an activity be scheduled before any of it's predecessors are scheduled.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question Any premise in which persons are employed for purpose of making any product/s is called
Correct Answer Factory
Your Answer Factory

True/False
*Question Planned lubrication is said to be the nervous system of the equipment.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question What is the basic philosophy of statistical process control?
Correct Answer Prevention is better than cure
Your Answer Prevention is better than cure

Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question How does the control chart of statistical quality control helps the operating personnel?
Correct Answer Identify the presence of an assignable cause before it develops
Your Answer Identify the presence of an assignable cause before it develops

Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question Where does the central line is located in case of p-chart?
Correct Answer at p bar
Your Answer at p bar

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
*Question Which of the following may be the objectives of project crashing?
Correct Answer To complete the project in the least possible time , To reduce project cost below it's normal cost , To achieve uniformity in requirement of resources

Select The Blank
*Question The ________ advocates maintenance procedures where by the condition of the plant is constantly watched through systematic inspection to unearth unhealthy conditions and preventive
Correct Answer Preventive Maintenance
Your Answer Preventive Maintenance

True/False
*Question A network should be progression of activities always moving forward.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question Which is the ideal place to write a description of an activity in a network?
Correct Answer Above the arrow
Your Answer Above the arrow

Select The Blank
*Question In case of an OC curve, the risk of rejecting a good quality lot may vary between ________.
Correct Answer 0.01 to 10%
Your Answer 0.01 to 10%

True/False
*Question For p-chart, the central line of fraction defectives is determined by average percentage defectives.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

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 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

Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question Which kind of inspection is followed in case of product layout?
Correct Answer Pilot inspection
Your Answer Pilot inspection

Match The Following
*Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Emerson Efficiency Plan Wage Payment Wage Payment

Craft Facilities Planning Facilities Planning

Work Sampling Machine utilization Sampling Inspection

Gantt Chart Production Scheduling Production Scheduling
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS


Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question What do you mean by the project duration for which the total cost is minimum?
Correct Answer Optimum duration
Your Answer Optimum duration


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
*Question Lack of material planning results in the following
Correct Answer Over ordering , under ordering , stock outs
Your Answer under ordering , stock outs , Over ordering


Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question Which kind of defect can be called as minor defect?
Correct Answer which does not reduce the usability of the product for its intended use
Your Answer Which does not reduce the usability of the product for its intended use


Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question What does CPA stand for?
Correct Answer Critical Path Analysis
Your Answer Critical Project Analysis
True/False
*Question Grouping of machines gives a lot of flexibility in loading and scheduling
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

True/False
*Question Fixed cost is lower in case of continuous production than intermittent production.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Select The Blank
*Question Function concerned with fixation of time allowed to qualified worker for a job is called ________.
Correct Answer Work Measurement
Your Answer Time Measurement

Select The Blank
*Question The design of any layout is governed by large number of factors and the best layout is expected to ________ all these factors.
Correct Answer Optimise
Your Answer Consider

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
*Question Which of the following is not the characteristic of Project Production?
Correct Answer Continuous flow of material , Highly mechanised material handling , Virtually zero manufacturing cycle time
Your Answer Continuous flow of material , Highly mechanised material handling , Virtually zero manufacturing cycle time

Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question The process of changing inputs into outputs thereby adding some value to entity can be defined as
Correct Answer Operation
Your Answer Operation

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
*Question Which of the following cases can be treated as delay during recording of method study?
Correct Answer Operators awaiting instructions from supervisor, Worker waiting for his turn at tools stores, Jobs awaiting at the machines for their turn

True/False
*Question Root cause of most of the breakdowns is failure of the lubrication system.
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 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.

Match The Following
*Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Emerson Efficiency Plan Wage Payment Wage Payment

Craft Facilities Planning Facilities Planning

Work Sampling Machine utilization Machine utilization

Gantt Chart Production Scheduling Production Scheduling


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
*Question What are the benefits of overhauling?
Correct Answer It increases useful life of an equipment and it's parts , Advance planning allows to attend equipment without disturbing the production programme , Advance planning allows to prepare and keep ready the list of replacement spares

True/False
*Question The event numbers as far as possible reflect the logical relationships of the activities.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question Technique of Value Engineering can be effectively employed in design of a product to
Correct Answer To meet the intended function at lowest cost
Your Answer To meet the intended function at lowest cost

True/False
*Question Proper care and storage is not an essential part of a well planned lubrication system.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False


Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question A good plant layout helps in
Correct Answer Reducing handling costs
Your Answer Reducing handling costs

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
*Question Scale model used for layout analysis have following advantages
Correct Answer Nontechnical person finds it easy to comprehend , Ovehead facilities can be shown , Models can be shifted easily
Your Answer Nontechnical person finds it easy to comprehend , Ovehead facilities can be shown , Models can be shifted easily


Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question The ratio of output to input of a production system is commonly known as
Correct Answer Productivity
Your Answer Productivity

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
*Question Which of the following products should be produced by using mass production?
Correct Answer Refrigerator , Tyre for automobile , Television Set
Your Answer Refrigerator , Tyre for automobile , Television Set

True/False
*Question Theoretical capacity equals number of normal working hours of that machine.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

True/False
*Question It is not necessary to know spare time available on the non-critical path to allow a little delay for noncritical activity.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Select The Blank
*Question Production Planning is a centralised activity which includes functions such as ________
Correct Answer Scheduling
Your Answer Scheduling

True/False
*Question In case of X bar-R charts,it is ensured that the assignable causes are detected before the tolerances are violated, upper and lower statistical limits are worked out and inserted into a chart.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True


Select The Blank
*Question The ________ is the process of assigning calender dates to the various operations of a job.
Correct Answer Scheduling
Your Answer Scheduling

Select The Blank
*Question An Ideal OC curve is ________ shaped curve that accpets all the lots with quality equal to or better than AQL .
Correct Answer Rectangular
Your Answer Rectangular


Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question Any premise in which persons are employed for purpose of making any product/s is called
Correct Answer Factory
Your Answer Factory

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
*Question Which of the following cases indicates change in physical characteristic?
Correct Answer Turning , Grinding , Drilling
Your Answer Turning , Grinding , Drilling

Match The Following
*Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Combined Layout Mixed Layout Mixed Layout

Fixed Position Layout Project Layout Project Layout

Product Layout Line Layout Line Layout

Process Layout Functional Layout Functional Layout


Select The Blank
*Question Two welknown timing methods are cumulative method and ________.
Correct Answer Fly back method
Your Answer Continuous method


Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question How many types of charts are used for the purpose of method study?
Correct Answer Four
Your Answer Eight



True/False
*Question Sampling inspection suffice to check the work of line inspectors and stage inspectors.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question Where the ignorance towards the degradation of machine leads to?
Correct Answer Eventual breakdown
Your Answer Eventual breakdown


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

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


True/False
*Question It pays in the long run to inform the customer regarding expected delays in the deliveries.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True


Select The Blank
*Question The ________ is a set of tools and techniques by which products are made to comply with the specifications at minimum cost to the firm.
Correct Answer Quality control system
Your Answer Quality control system

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 Frequency chart

True/False
*Question Cent percent inspection does not mean inspection of component for 100% quality characteristics.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
*Question Route Sheet generally contains following information
Correct Answer Material Specification , Sequence of operation , Skill of Labour
Your Answer Material Specification , Sequence of operation , Skill of Labour

Select The Blank
*Question Any incentive scheme must achieve the ________ of the organisation.
Correct Answer Objectives
Your Answer Tax goals

Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question Document raised by Sales department for goods manufactured to stock is called
Correct Answer Shipment order
Your Answer Stock order

Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question What do you understand by the timeframe for the maintenance needs of the equipment?
Correct Answer Maintenance inspection schedule
Your Answer Maintenance inspection schedule

True/False
*Question Three time estimates are transformed into expected time before using it into a network.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
*Question What do you mean by planned corrective maintenance which provides an opportunity to undertake design modifications in the equipment to eliminate or reduce frequency of breakdowns.
Correct Answer Design-out Maintenance
Your Answer Design-in Maintenance

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