Question Bank for Railways NTPC (Technical Ability) Production Engineering and Planning Production Planning

1)

For transporting materials over long distance with greater speed- which one of the following devices is most suitable?

A)

Motor vehicle

B)

Industrial vehicle

C)

Belt conveyor

D)

Roller conveyor

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2)

Match List-I (Equipment) with List-II (Typical situations) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I (Equipment)		List-II (Typical situations)
A.	Conveyor	1.	Driverless vehicle with varying path
B.	Cranes	2.	Vertical movement of materials
C.	Industrial trucks	3.	Varying paths of movement
D.	Lifts	4.	Movement of intermittent load
		5.	Fixed route movement

Codes:

A)

A\[\to \]1, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]4

B)

A\[\to \]5, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]3, D\[\to \]2

C)

A\[\to \]1, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]3, D\[\to \]2

D)

A\[\to \]5, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]4

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3)

Johnson's rule is applicable for planning a job shop for:

A)

n machines and 2 jobs

B)

2 machines and n jobs

C)

n machines and n jobs

D)

1 machine and n jobs

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4)

A work shift is for 8 hours duration; 30 minutes lunch break and two 15 minutes (each) tea breaks are allowed per shift. If products are to go out after assembly at the rate of 60 per shift, and total assembly time content for a product is 42 minutes, then minimum number of work stations needed is:

A)

8

B)

12

C)

6

D)

5

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5)

The layout of ship-building industry should be:

A)

Process layout

B)

Group layout

C)

Fixed location layout

D)

Product layout

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6)

Motions of limbs are through

What is the correct sequence in descending order of motion in terms of time and fatigue involved?

A)

\[3\,-\,4\,-\,1\,-\,5\,-\,2\]

B)

\[2\,-\,5\,-\,1\,-\,4\,-\,3\]

C)

\[5\,-\,2\,-\,3\,-\,1\,-\,4\]

D)

\[4\,-\,3\,-\,2\,-\,1\,-\,5\]

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7)

Which of the following are the characteristics of job order production?

(1) High degree of production control is required

(2) Division of labour is effective

(3) Detailed schedule is needed for each component

(4) A flexible layout is preferred

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Codes:

A)

1, 3 and 4

B)

2 and 4

C)

1 and 3

D)

3 and 4

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8)

Which one of the following is the correct definition of critical ratio in scheduling?

A)

Demand time/supply lead time

B)

Supply lead time/demand time

C)

Demand time/manufacturing lead time

D)

Manufacturing lead time/demand time

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9)

Several sequencing rules can be used to sequence jobs. The performance of these rules can be studied using several performance measures. Consider the following sequencing rules: SPT (Shortest Processing Time)EDD (Expected Due Date)and the following performance measures:

MFT (Mean Flow Time)

ML (Mean Lateness)

Which one of the following is not correct?

A)

SPT minimizes MFT

B)

EDD minimizes MFT

C)

EDD minimizes ML

D)

SPT minimizes ML

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10)

Which of the following factors necessitate a change in schedule?

1. Change in Board of Directors

2. Capacity modification

3. Lack of capital

4. Unexpected rush orders

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A)

2, 3 and 4

B)

1, 2 and 5

C)

2, 4 and 5

D)

1, 3 and 4

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11)

Consider the following statements:

A process layout

1. Has machines of same functions arranged in a place

2. is suitable for batch production

3. has machines of different functions arranged according to processing sequence

4. is suitable for mass production.

Of these statements:

A)

1 and 2 are correct

B)

3 and 4 are correct

C)

2 and 3 are correct

D)

1 and 4 are correct

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12)

The layout suitable for the low demand and high variety products is:

A)

Group layout

B)

process layout

C)

Product layout

D)

static layout

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13)

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

A)

Job production ... Process layout

B)

Mass production ... Product layout

C)

Job production ... Special purpose

D)

Job production ... Production purpose

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14)

Dispatching function of production planning and control refers to:

A)

Dispatch of finished goods on order

B)

Movement of in-process material from shop to shop

C)

Authorizing a production work order to be launched

D)

Dispatch of bills and invoices to the customer

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15)

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I		List-II
A.	Just-In-Time inventory and Procurement Techniques	1.	Intermittent Production
B.	Work-In-Process likely to be low compared to Output	2.	Repetitive Production
C.	Scheduling Typically Most Complex process	3.	Continuous Production
D.	Flexible Manufacturing cell	4.	Job Production

Codes:

A)

A\[\to \]2, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]1

B)

A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]2, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]4

C)

A\[\to \]2, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]4

D)

A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]2, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]1

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16)

Consider the following advantages:

1. Very flexible

2. Simple to understand

3. Detailed operation can be visualized

Which of these are the advantages of master scheduling?

A)

1 and 2

B)

1 and 3

C)

2 and 3

D)

1, 2 and 3

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17)

A set of requirement for a product layout m an industry is:

A)

General purpose machine and skilled labour

B)

Special purpose machine and skilled labour

C)

General purpose machine and unskilled labour

D)

Special purpose machine and semi-skilled labour

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18)

Match List-I (Types of layout) with List-II (Uses) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:

List-I		List-II
A.	Product Layout	1.	Where a large quantity of products is to be produced
B.	Process Layout	2.	Where a large variety of products is manufactured
C.	Combined Layout	3.	Where item is being made in different types of sizes
D.	Fixed Position Layout	4.	Where too heavy or huge item is used as raw

Codes:

A)

A\[\to \]1, B\[\to \]2, C\[\to \]3, D\[\to \]4

B)

A\[\to \]2, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]3

C)

A\[\to \]1, B\[\to \]2, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]3

D)

A\[\to \]2, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]3, D\[\to \]4

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19)

In which one of the following types of industrial activities, the problem of loading and scheduling becomes more difficult?

A)

Single-product continuous

B)

Multi-product continuous

C)

Batch production

D)

Continuous or process production

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20)

The correct sequence of factors in order of decreasing importance for location of a thermal power plant is:

A)

Load, coal, water

B)

coal, water, load

C)

Water, load, coal

D)

water, coal, load

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21)

For economic manufacture, the total annual cost is given as \[12M\left( P+\frac{D}{Q} \right);\] where

1. M is number of parts made per month

2. P is processing cost per part.

Which one of the following is represented by D/Q in the above expression?

A)

Setting up cost

B)

profit per part

C)

Bonus

D)

setting up cost/part

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22)

Consider the following statements;

In designing a plant layout, a "Product Layout" should be preferred if

1. The variety of the products is low

2. The variety of the products is very large

3. The quantity of production is very small in each variety

4. The quantity of production is very large in each variety

5. The in-process inspection is maximum

6. The in-process inspection is minimum.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A)

1, 3 and 6

B)

1, 4 and 5

C)

2, 3 and 5

D)

1, 4 and 6

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23)

Consider the following:

1. Simplified production planning and control systems

2. Reduced material handling

3. Flexibility of equipment and personnel.

The advantages of flow-line layout in manufacturing operation are:

A)

1, 2 and 3

B)

1 and 2

C)

2 and 3

D)

1 and 3

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24)

Which of the following activities pertain to a master production schedule.

1. Sizing and timing of specific items, production lot

2. Sequencing of individual orders of jobs

3. Short term allocation of resources to individual operations

4. Product design

Select the correct answer using the code giver below:

A)

1, 2 and 4

B)

2, 3 and 4

C)

1, 3 and 4

D)

1, 2 and 3.

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25)

Which one of the following forecasting techniques is not suited for making forecasts for planning production schedules in the short range?

A)

Moving average

B)

Exponential smoothing method

C)

Regression analysis

D)

Delphi method.

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26)

Consider the following statements:

Queuing Theory is used for

1. Inventory problems

2. Traffic congestion studies

3. Job-shop scheduling.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A)

1, 2 and 3

B)

1 and 2

C)

2 and 3

D)

1 and 3

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27)

Which one of the following expressions given the rate depreciation by the straight line method? (C = initial cost, S = scrap value, N = life in years).

A)

\[D=(C\,-S)N\]

B)

\[D=(C\,+S)N\]

C)

\[D=C-S\]

D)

\[D=C+S\]

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28)

On which of the following factors does selection of material handling equipment depend?

1. Cost

2. Material characteristics

3. Type of productions

4. Equipment's available and their characteristics

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A)

1, 2, 3, and 4

B)

2 and 3

C)

1, 3 and 4

D)

1, 2 and 4

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29)

Which of the following factors influence a plant layout?

1. Type of industry

2. Type of machines

3. Type of products

4. Volume of production

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A)

2 and 3

B)

1, 2 and 4

C)

1, 3 and 4

D)

1 and 4

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30)

Maximum problems in scheduling are encountered in:

A)

Job type production

B)

Batch production

C)

Mass production

D)

Flow type production.

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31)

A factory is producing 100 bolts and nuts per hour on a machine. Its material cost is Rs. 375, labour cost is Rs. 245 and the direct expense is Rs. 80. The factory on cost is 150% of the total labour cost. What is the total factory cost?

A)

Rs. 1067.50

B)

Rs. 367.50

C)

Rs. 320.25

D)

Rs. 1387.75.

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32)

Which of the following form the overhead expenses?

1. Factory expenses

2. Material expenses

3. Administrative expenses

4. Sales and distribution expenses.

Select the correct answer using the code given below;

A)

1, 2 and 3

B)

1, 3 and 4

C)

1 and 2

D)

3 and 4

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33)

If the objective is to project the trend and seasonal variations in forecasting demand, then which is the appropriate model?

A)

Simple moving average

B)

Time series decomposition

C)

Weighted moving average

D)

Double exponential smoothing.

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34)

Which one of the following is not an advantage of a product layout?

A)

Reduced martial handling

B)

Better utilization of machines and men

C)

Less floor area is occupied by the material in transit and for temporary storage

D)

Less capital investment.

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35)

Which one of the following factors does not affect the plant location decision:

A)

Organization's objectives

B)

Resources

C)

Socio-economic environment

D)

Organizational structure.

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36)

Which one of the following is the bask objective of a good plant layout?

A)

New plant construction

B)

Better use of labour

C)

Improvement in production process as a whole

D)

To meet customer's expectations.

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37)

Match List-I (Material to be Handled) with List-II (Appropriate Material Handling Equipment) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:

List-I (Material to Handled)		List-II (Appropriate be Material Handling Equipment)
A.	Large Castings	1.	Screw Conveyor
B.	Granular Material	2.	Belt Conveyor
C.	Auto Engine Block	3.	Overhead Crane
D.	Small Engine Parts	4.	Roller Conveyor

Codes:

A)

A\[\to \]2, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]3

B)

A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]2

C)

A\[\to \]2, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]3

D)

A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]2

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38)

Which one of the following systems combines microelectronics and, mechanical engine to bring economics of scale to batch production?

A)

Job-shop production

B)

Group technology

C)

Flexible manufacturing

D)

Production.

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39)

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:

List-I (Plant Layout)		List-II (Characteristic Use)
A.	Fixed Position	1.	Avoids back tracking
B.	Functional Layout	2.	Ship building
C.	Product Layout	3.	Machines performing similar operations are grouped together
D.	Process Layout	4.	Helps in reducing total production time

Codes:

A)

A\[\to \]2, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]3, D\[\to \]1

B)

A\[\to \]1, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]2

C)

A\[\to \]1, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]3, D\[\to \]2

D)

A\[\to \]2, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]1

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40)

In case of mutually exclusive projects, which one is the most suitable criterion for evaluation of projects?

A)

Net Present Value

B)

Payback Period

C)

Internal Rate of Return

D)

Rate of Return

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41)

In a low volume production, the dispatching function is not concerned with issuing of which one of the following?

A)

Work tickets

B)

Requisition of raw materials, parts and components

C)

Route sheets to production supervisor

D)

Requisition of tools and facilities

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42)

Which of the following are the objectives of scheduling?

1. Reducing average waiting time of a batch

2. To meet the deadline of order fulfillment

3. To improve quality of products

4. To increase facility utilization

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A)

1, 2 and 4

B)

2, 3 and 4

C)

1, 2 and 3

D)

1 and 3 only

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43)

Which of the following are needed as the input data for materials requirement planning?

1. Weekly production schedule

2. Bill of material

3. Supplier lead time

4. Market forecast.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A)

1, 2 and 3

B)

2, 3, and 4

C)

1 and 4

D)

1, 2, 3 and 4

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44)

Consider the following statements:

Method study is carried out to achieve

1. the most effective use of plant and equipment

2. the most effective use of human efforts

3. Evaluation of human work.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A)

1 and 3 only

B)

2 and 3 only

C)

1 and 2 only

D)

1, 2 and 3

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45)

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:

List-I (Purpose of Transportation)		List-II (Device)
A.	Coal from the pit to surface	1.	Bucket elevator
B.	Lump and powder material in bulk transportation to	2.	Belt conveyor
C.	Stacking components in store	3.	Fork lift truck
D.	Heavy material transportation in machine shop	4.	Crane

Codes:

A)

A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]2

B)

A\[\to \]1, B\[\to \]2, C\[\to \]3, D\[\to \]4

C)

A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]2, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]4

D)

A\[\to \]1, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]3, D\[\to \]2

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46)

Consider the following statements:

1. The manufacturing equipment used in batch production is general-purpose but designed for higher rates of production

2. The machine tools used in batch manufacture are not combined with specially designed jigs and fixtures.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A)

1 only

B)

2 only

C)

Both 1 and 2

D)

neither 1 nor 2

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47)

Which one of the following is not a necessary information input to Material Requirements Planning?

A)

Inventory on hand

B)

Bill of materials

C)

Sequence of operations on a job

D)

Master production schedule (MPS).

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48)

Break-even analysis can be used for which of the following?

1. Profit analysis

2. Production method cost comparison.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A)

1 only

B)

2 only

C)

Both 1 and 2

D)

neither 1 nor 2

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49)

The factory overhead rate is 125% and direct labour cost for a job is Rs. 900. What is the factor overhead charge?

A)

Rs. 360

B)

Rs. 720

C)

Rs.1125

D)

Rs. 2250

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50)

A certain part is produced in a batch size of 50 units and requires a sequence of 8 operations in the plant. The average set-up time and average non-operation time per operation are3 hours and 7 hours, respectively. The average operative time per machine per part is 6 minutes. What is the manufacturing lead time?

A)

100 hours

B)

120 hours

C)

150 hours

D)

180 hours

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51)

Consider the following statements:

1. In product-flow layout, the arrangement of facilities within the plant is relatively inflexible.

2. Process layout is typical in job shops and batch production.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A)

1 only

B)

2 only

C)

Both 1 and 2

D)

neither 1 nor 2

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52)

A factory producing 150 electric bulbs a day, involves direct material cost of Rs. 250, direct labour cost of Rs. 200 and factory overheads of Rs. 225. Assuming a profit of 10% of the selling price, and selling on-cost 30% of the factory cost, what is the selling price of one electric bulb?

A)

Rs. 6.50

B)

Rs. 12.50

C)

Rs. 18.50

D)

Rs. 21.00

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53)

Consider the following statements in respect of operations planning:

1. Aggregate planning addresses the supply side of the firm's ability to meet the demand

2. The purpose of Master Productions Scheduling (MPS) is to meet the demand for individual products in the product group

Which of the statements given above s/are correct?

A)

1 only

B)

2 only

C)

Both 1 and 2

D)

neither 1 nor 2

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54)

Consider the following steps in a line balancing problem:

1. Apply an assignment heuristic to assign tasks to each work station

2. Identify the precedence requirements

3. Calculate the required minimum number of work stations.

Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the above steps?

A)

\[2-3-1\]

B)

\[1-2-3\]

C)

\[2-1-3\]

D)

\[1-3-2\]

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55)

Which of the following is/are advantage(s) of cellular manufacture?

1. Lower work-in-progress inventories

2. Fewer tooling changes

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A)

1 only

B)

2 only

C)

Both 1 and 2

D)

neither 1 nor 2

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56)

The constant factor in case of R 10 series of preferred number / is:

A)

1.6

B)

1.25

C)

1.12

D)

1.03

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57)

Which grade symbol represents surface roughness of broaching?

A)

\[{{N}_{12}}\]

B)

\[{{N}_{3}}\]

C)

\[{{N}_{4}}\]

D)

\[{{N}_{1}}\]

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58)

The minimum attractive rate return is different for various types of projects. All of the following factors will affect the minimum attractive rate of return for a new project except:

A)

The amount of capital that is available in the retained earnings

B)

The interest paid on capital, which is obtained through debt financing

C)

The rates used be the lending institutions or other firms

D)

None of the above.

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59)

A piece of equipment has been purchased by the city for Rs. 10,000 with an anticipated salvage at Rs. 500 after 8 years. Which of the depreciation models will yield the greatest reduction in the book value of the equipment?

A)

Straight line depreciation

B)

Sum-of-years digits depreciation

C)

Declining balance depreciation

D)

Declining balance depreciation is switched to straight line.

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60)

Which one of the following correctly explains process capability?

A)

Maximum capacity of the machine

B)

Mean value of the measured variable

C)

Lead time of the process

D)

Maximum deviation of the measured variables of the components

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61)

61. A dealer sells a radio set at Rs. 900 and makes 80% profit on his investment. It he can sell it at Rs. 200 more, his profit as percentage of investment will be;

A)

160

B)

180

C)

100

D)

120

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62)

Match List-1 with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:

List-I (Contribution)		List-II (Contributor)
A.	Specialization of Labour in Manufacturing	1.	Henry Gantt
B.	Scheduling techniques	2.	George Dantzig
C.	Linear Programming	3.	Adam Smith
D.	Quality and Productivity Applications from Japan	4.	W.E. Deming

Codes:

A)

A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]1

B)

A\[\to \]2, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]3, D\[\to \]4

C)

A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]2

D)

A\[\to \]2, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]3, D\[\to \]4

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63)

In thermal power plants, coal is transferred from bucker to the other places by:

A)

Hoists

B)

conveyors

C)

Cranes

D)

lifts

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64)

Production scheduling is simpler, and high volume of output and high labour efficiency are achieved in the case of:

A)

Fixed position layout

B)

Process layout

C)

Product layout

D)

A combination of line process layout

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65)

Consider the following features/characteristics:

1. Need for greater variety of skills in labour

2. Intermittent flow of materials and parts

3. Preference for flexible layout

The characteristics of job order layout would include:

A)

1, 2 and 3

B)

1 and 2

C)

2 and 3

D)

1 and 3

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66)

Air cargo movements fall under:

A)

Fixed path system

B)

Continuous system

C)

Intermittent system

D)

Variable path system

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67)

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I (Equipment)		List-II (Application)
A.	Hoist	1.	For moving over a fixed route
B.	Conveyor	2.	For transporting material over a varying path
C.	Fork truck	3.	For vertically raising or lowering material in a fixed location
D.	Elevators	4.	For overhead lifting of loads in fixed area
		5.	For moving persons up or down

Codes:

A)

A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]2, C\[\to \]3, D\[\to \]5

B)

A\[\to \]2, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]5

C)

A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]3

D)

A\[\to \]2, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]3

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68)

Consider the following situations that would warrant a study of the layout:

1. Change in the work force

2. Change in production volume

3. Change in product design

4. Competition in the market

The situation (s) that would lead to a change in the layout-would include:

A)

1, 2, 3 and 4

B)

1, 3 and 4

C)

3 alone

D)

2 alone

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69)

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I (Products)		List-II (Factors for site selection)
A.	Aluminium	1.	Transporation Cost
B.	Photographic Material	2.	Skilled Labour
C.	Cement	3.	Abundance of power
D.	Jigs and Fixtures	4.	Climatic Conditions

Codes:

A)

A\[\to \]2, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]3

B)

A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]2

C)

A\[\to \]1, B\[\to \]2, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]3

D)

A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]2

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70)

A device used for lifting of 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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71)

Production cost refers to prime cost phis:

A)

Factory overheads

B)

Factory and administration overheads

C)

Factory, administration and sales overheads

D)

Factory, administration and sales overheads and profit.

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72)

For a small scale industry, the fixed cost per month is Rs. 5000. The variable cost per product is Rs. 20 and sales price is Rs. 30 per piece. The break-even r production per month will be:

A)

300

B)

460

C)

500

D)

10000

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73)

Which one of the following methods can be used for forecasting the sales potential of a new product?

A)

Time Series Analysis

B)

Jury of Executive Opinion Method

C)

Sales Force Composite Method

D)

Direct Survey Method

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74)

Which of the following charts are used for plant layout design?

1. Operation process chart

2. Man machine chart

3. Correlation chart

4. Travel chart

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A)

1, 2, 3 and 4

B)

1, 2 and 4

C)

1, 3 and 4

D)

2 and 3

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75)

In manufacturing management, the term "Despatching" is used to describe:

A)

Despatch of sales order

B)

Despatch of factory mail

C)

Despatch of finished product to the user

D)

Despatch of work orders through shop floor.

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76)

Which of the following factors are to be considered for production scheduling?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Codes:

A)

1, 2 and 3

B)

1, 2 and 4

C)

1, 3 and 4

D)

2, 3 and 4

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77)

A device for lifting or lowering objects suspended from a hook at the end of a retractable chain or cable is called:

A)

Hoist

B)

Jib crane

C)

Chain conveyor

D)

Elevator

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78)

Which one of the following software packages is used for plant layout?

A)

SIMSCRIPT

B)

DYNAMO

C)

CRAFT

D)

MRP

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79)

The routing function in a production system design is concerned with:

A)

Manpower utilization

B)

Machine un-utilization

C)

Quality assurance of the product

D)

Optimising material flow through the plan

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80)

Match List-I (type of Products) with. List-II (type of layout) and select the correct answer.

List-I		List-II
A.	Ball Bearings	1.	Process Layout.
B.	Tools and Gauges	2.	Product Layout
C	Large Boilers	3.	Combination of Product and Process layout
D.	Motor cycle assembly	4.	Fixed Position Layout.

Codes:

A)

A\[\to \]1, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]2

B)

A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]2

C)

A\[\to \]1, B\[\to \]2, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]3

D)

A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]4

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81)

Which of the following are the principles of material handling?

1. Keep all handling to the minimum

2. Move as few pieces as possible in one unit

3. Move the heaviest weight to the least distance

4. Select only efficient handling equipment

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A)

1, 2, 3 and 4

B)

1, 3 and 4

C)

1, 2 and 3

D)

2 and 4

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82)

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists.

List-I (Topic)		List-II (Method of solving)
A.	Forecasting	1.	North-West comer Method
B.	Linear Programming	2.	Rowan Plan
C.	Wage Incentive	3.	Method of penalty
D.	Work Measurement	4.	Time series Analysis
		5.	Work Factor System

Codes:

A)

A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]5

B)

A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]5, D\[\to \]3

C)

A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]5

D)

A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]4

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83)

Given

T = underlying trend,

C = cyclic variations within the trend

S = seasonal variation within the trend and

R = residual, remaining or random variation, as per the time series analysis of sales forecasting, the demand will be a function of

A)

T and C

B)

R and S

C)

T, C and S

D)

T, C, S and R

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84)

A production line is said to be balanced when:

A)

There are equal number of machines at each work station

B)

There are equal number of operators at each work station

C)

The waiting time for service at each station is the same

D)

The operation time at each station is the same.

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85)

Consider the data given in the following table:

Prod-duction plan Period	Demand	Regular Prod.	Overtime Prod.	Others
1	500	500	?	?
2	650	650	150	?
3	800	650	150	?
4	900	650	150	7

Give the fact that production in regular and overtime is limited to 650 and 150 respectively, the balance demand of 100 units in the 4th period can be met by:

A)

Using overtime in period 2

B)

Using regular production in period 1

C)

Subcontracting

D)

Using any of the steps indicated in A, B and C

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86)

Based on the given graph figure, the economic range of batch sizes to be preferred for general purpose machine (GP). NC machine (NC) and special purpose (SP) will be:

Codes:

A)

GP\[\to \]2, NC\[\to \]5, SP\[\to \]4

B)

GP\[\to \]1, NC\[\to \]4, SP\[\to \]5

C)

GP\[\to \]3, NC\[\to \]2, SP\[\to \]4

D)

GP\[\to \]1, NC\[\to \]4, SP\[\to \]2

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87)

Details of cost for make or buy decision are shown in the given graph figure. A discount is offered for a volume of purchase above 'V. Which one of the following ranges would lead to the economic decision?

A)

Buy A, B	Make
1 and 2	3 and 4

B)

Buy A, B	Make
1 and 3	2 and 4

C)

Buy A, B	Make
2 and 4	1 and 3

D)

Buy A, B	Make
1 and 4	2 and 3

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88)

What term is used to designate the direction of the pre-dominant surface pattern produced by machining operation?

A)

Roughness

B)

lay

C)

Waviness

D)

cut-off

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89)

Which one of the following is a qualitative technique of demand forecasting?

A)

Correlation and regression analysis

B)

Moving average method

C)

Delphi technique

D)

Exponential smoothing.

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90)

Match List-I (Methods) with List-II (Problems) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.

List-I		List-II
A.	Moving Average	1.	Assembly
B.	Line Balancing	2.	Purchase
C.	Economic Batch Size	3.	Forecasting
D.	Johnson alogorithm	4.	Sequencing

Codes:

A)

A\[\to \]1, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]4

B)

A\[\to \]1, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]2

C)

A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]2

D)

A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]4

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91)

Consider the following statements:

Dispatching

1. Is the action of operations, planning and control

2. Releases work to the operating divisions

3. Convey instructions to the shop floor.

Of these statements:

A)

1, 2 and 3 are correct

B)

1 and 2 are correct

C)

2 and 3 are correct

D)

1 and 3 are correct

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92)

Which of the following are the benefits of assembly line balancing?

1. It minimises the in-process inventory

2. It reduces the work content

3. It smoothens the production flow

4. It maintains the required rate of output

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Codes:

A)

1, 2 and 3

B)

2, 3 and 4

C)

1, 3 and 4

D)

1, 2 and 4

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93)

The characteristic life-cycle of a product consists of four periods. The rate of consumption increases rapidly at the beginning of the:

A)

Incubation period

B)

growth period

C)

Maturity period

D)

decline period

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94)

Which one of the following tolerances set on inner diameter and outer diameter respectively of headed jig bush for press fit is correct?

A)

G7h6

B)

F7h6

C)

H7h6

D)

F7J6

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95)

Which of the following input data are needed for MRP?

1. Master production schedule

2. Inventory position

3. Machine capacity

4. Bill of materials

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A)

1, 2 and 3

B)

2, 3 and 4

C)

1, 2 and 4

D)

1, 3 and 4

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96)

The type of layout suitable for use of the concept, principles and approaches of 'group technology' is:

A)

Product layout

B)

Job-shop layout

C)

Fixed position layout

D)

Cellular layout

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97)

A linkage is shown below in the figure in which links ABC and DBF are ternary links whereas AF, BE and CD are binary links.

The degrees of freedom of the linkage when link ABC is fixed are:

A)

0

B)

1

C)

2

D)

3

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98)

A operations consultant for an automatic car wash wishes to plan for enough capacity to handle 60 cars hour. Each car will have wash time of 2 minutes, but there is to be a 20 per cent allowance for setup, delays and payment transactions. The installation capacity of car wash stalls should be:

A)

3

B)

4

C)

5

D)

6

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99)

A company intends to use exponential smoothing technique for making a forecast for one of its products. The previous year's forecast has been 78 units and the actual demand for the corresponding period turned out to be 73 units. If the value of the smothering constant a is 0.2, the forecast for the next period will be:

A)

73 units

B)

75 units

C)

77 units

D)

78 units

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100)

Which one of following statements is correct in relation to production, planning and control? Expediting initiates the execution of production plans, whereas dispatching maintains them and sees them through to their successful completion:

A)

Dispatching initiates the execution of production plans, whereas expediting maintains

B)

Them and sees through to their successful completion

C)

Both dispatching and expediting initiate the execution of production plans

D)

Both dispatching and expediting maintain the production plans and see them through to their successful completion.

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101)

Consider the following statements regarding plant location and plant layout:

1. Qualitative factor analysis is a method of evaluating a potential location without applying quantitative values to the decision criteria

2. The three determinants of the type of layout are type of product, type of process and the volume of production

3. An appliance manufacturing plant where products are made on assembly lines would be classified as job shop type of layout.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

A)

1, 2 and 3

B)

1 and 2

C)

2 alone

D)

3 alone

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102)

Routing in production planning and control refers to be:

A)

Balancing of load on machines

B)

Authorization of work to be performed

C)

Progress or work performed

D)

Sequence of operations to be performed

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103)

A production system has a product type of layout in which there are four machines laid in series. Each machine does a separate operation. Every product needs all the four operations to be carried out. The designed capacity of each of the four machines is 200, 175, 160 and 210 products per day. The system capacity would be:

A)

210 products per day

B)

200 products per day

C)

175 products per day

D)

160 products per day

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104)

In production, planning and control, the document which authorizes the start of an operation on the shop floor is the:

A)

Dispatch order

B)

Route plan

C)

Loading chart

D)

Schedule

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105)

During manufacture of cement, the handling of limestone is done by:

A)

Belt conveyor

B)

Bucket conveyor

C)

Overhead came

D)

Fork-lift crane.

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106)

Which one of the following combinations is valid for product layout?

A)

General purpose machine and skilled labour

B)

General purpose machine and unskilled labour

C)

Special purpose machine and semi-skilled labour

D)

Special purpose machine and skilled labour

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107)

Dispatching function of production, planning and control is:

A)

The dispatch of finished goods on order

B)

The movement of in-process material form shop to shop

C)

Authorizing a production work order to be launched

D)

The dispatch of bills and invoice to the customers.

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108)

Match List-I (Files in MRP) with List-II (Inputs required) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I (Files in MRP)		List-II (Inputs required)
A.	Master Production Schedule	1.	Scheduled Receipts
B.	Bills of Materials	2.	Unit Costs and Discounts
C.	Inventory Records	3.	Production Capacity
D.		4.	Product Structure

Codes:

A)

A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]3

B)

A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]2

C)

A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]1

D)

A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]1

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109)

The proper sequence of activities for material requirement planning are:

A)

Master production schedule, capacity planning, MRP and order release

B)

Order release, master production schedule, MRP and capacity planning

C)

Master production schedule, order release, capacity planning and MRP

D)

Capacity planning, master production schedule, MRP and order release.

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110)

Which one of the following is true in respect of production control for continuous or assembly line production?

A)

Control is achieved by PERT network

B)

Johnson algorithm is used for sequencing

C)

Control is on one work centre only

D)

Control is on flow of identical components through several operations.

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111)

Which one of the following is the preferred logical sequence in the development of a new product?

A)

Technical feasibility, social acceptability and economic viability

B)

Social acceptability, economic viability and technical feasibility

C)

Economic viability, social acceptability and technical feasibility

D)

Technical feasibility, economic viability and social acceptability.

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112)

Which one of the following methods can be used for forecasting when a demand pattern is consistently increasing or decreasing?

A)

Regression analysis

B)

Moving average

C)

Variance analysis

D)

Weighted moving average.

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113)

For a product, the forecast for the month of January was 500 units. The actual demand turned out to he 450 units. What is the forecast for the month of February using exponential smoothing method with a smoothing coefficient\[=0.1\]?

A)

455

B)

495

C)

500

D)

545

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114)

Match List-I (Activity) with List-II (Technique) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:

List-I (Activity)		List-II (Technique)
A.	Line Balancing	1.	Value Analysis
B.	Product Development	2.	Exponential Smoothing
C.	Forecasting	3.	Control Chart
D.	Quality Control	4.	Selective Control
		5.	Rank positive Matrix

Codes:

A)

A\[\to \]2, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]3

B)

A\[\to \]5, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]1

C)

A\[\to \]2, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]1

D)

A\[\to \]5, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]3

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115)

What are the key functions of a master schedule?

1. To generate material and capacity requirements

2. To maintain valid priorities

3. An effective capacity utilization

4. Planning the quantity and timing of output over the intermediate time horizons.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A)

1, 2 and 3

B)

2, 3 and 4

C)

1, 3 and 4

D)

1, 2 and 4

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116)

Match List-I (Production Control Function) with List-II (Explanation) and-select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:

List-I (Production Control Function)		List-II (Explanation)
A.	Bill of Materials (BOM)	1.	A technique for determining the quantity and timing of dependent demand items
B.	Capacity Resource Planning (CRP)	2.	A technique for determining personal and equipment capacities needed to meet the production objectives
C.	Material Requirement Planning(MRP)	3.	Specific what end items are to be
D.	Master Production Schedule (MPS)	4.	The part number and quantity required per assembly

Codes: