Questions and Answers

1.
The commonly used network techniques other than PERT and CPM are as follows
:-
Discuss
A.
MOSS [ Multi Operation Scheduling System ]
B.
PCS [ Project Control System ]
C.
GERT [ Graphical Evaluation Review Techniques ]
D.
FOQS [Fixed Order Quantity System]
2.
In an unbalanced assignment, the tasks can be balanced by adding :-
A.
3.
One of the causes of inability to meet delivery date originally promised :-
A.
Lack of availability of material in time
B.
Lack of availability of supervisor in time
C.
Lack of staff in shift
D.
Load balancing not done properly
4.
The main characteristics of mass and flow production are :-
A.
Continuous flow of material
B.
High skilled labour
C.
Low skilled labour
D.
Easy supervision
5.
In a mass production assembly shop following work measurement techniques are
used :-
A.
Time study
B.
Work measurement study
 C.
Work sampling
D.
Production study
6.
As the quantity increases, the procurement cost :-
A.
Reduces
B.
Increases
7.
Fluctuation due to changes in season are called cyclical fluctuation.
A.
True
B.
False
8.
A type items are always vital under VED analysis.
A.
True
B.
False
9.
Random fluctuation is considered for deciding ________.
A.
Seasonal fluctuation
B.
Analytical estimate
10.
In assignment matrix, it is a must to determine Jacobean of the determinant.
A.
True
B.
False
11.
If Kwh consumption per 100 pieces is 8.01 and cost/kwh is Rs 0.80 the cost o
f power over the year for 40000 pieces with 2000 numbers rejection would be Rs _
_______.
A.
2691
B.
2692
C.
2693
D.
 2695
12.
To operate fixed order quantity system, following parameters are required to
be fixed:-
A.
Standard reorder quantity
B.
Re-order point
C.
Maximum stock
D.
Minimum stock
13.
A progress card normally contains ________ squares.
A.
Less than 25
B.
Less than 35
C.
Less than 40
D.
Less than 55
14.
Ordering of raw material is based on :-
A.
Marketing forecast
B.
Sales forecast
15.
Heuristics approach gave very good results when Wester and Kilbridge applied
it to ________ assembly line.
A.
TV
B.
Car
16.
In PERT, use of dummy activities is not much essential.
A.
True
B.
False
17.
Work measurement is responsibility of :-
A.
 PPC
B.
Material department
C.
Industrial engineering
D.
Production department
18.
The batch production requires ________ capital investment as compared to job
production.
A.
Low
B.
High
19.
To solve "n jobs - 2 machines" sequencing problem, it is assumed that each m
achine can perform only one type of operation and can undertake only one job at
a time.
A.
True
B.
False
20.
PERT is suitable in defense projects and R&D where activity times can not be
really predicted.
A.
True
B.
False
21.
In precedence diagram the length of arrow has very high degree of significan
ce.
A.
True
B.
False
22.
Earliest possible occurrence time [ I.e. stray time ] of activity [ies ] ema
nating from the
A.
Event time
B.
Mean time
C.
Lead time
D.
 Earliest event time
23.
They are type of analytical estimate :-
A.
Moving average
B.
Exponential smothering
C.
Curve fitting
D.
Products per hour
24.
The ROI of the company can be increased by :-
A.
Increasing investment/sales ratio
B.
Increasing profit & decreasing inventory
25.
The software for CPA would require the following parameters:-
A.
Algorithms
B.
Program code
C.
Database
D.
Operating system
26.
Some of significant characteristics of fixed order quantity system under rep
lenishment systems are as follows :-
A.
Safety stock is kept to take care of increase in demand during lead time
as well as to meet demand when lead time is extended.
B.
Re-order level equals safety stock plus average consumption during lead
time
C.
Average inventory equals safety stock plus half of reorder quantity.
D.
Stock of finished goods
27.
Important considerations in scheduling are :-
A.
Degree of centralization
 B.
Sales forecast
C.
Relative job priority
D.
Load chart
28.
Methods for recording actual progress of work for shop orders are :-
A.
Progress card
B.
Display board
C.
Load chart
D.
Network updating
29.
Price orientation
A.
HML Analysis
B.
SDE Analysis
C.
ABC analysis
D.
XYZ analysis
E.
VED Analysis
30.
The non-mathematical rationale of the assignment method is one of minimizing
opportunity costs.
A.
True
B.
False
31.
Moving average method lags behind the latest trend.
A.
True
B.
False
32.
The 'G' group of GOLF analysis involves moderate delivery time and availabil
ity of credit usually in the range of 30 to 60 days.
 A.
True
B.
False
33.
Following difficulties are faced by SDE analysis :-
A.
Less delivery period
B.
More delivery period
C.
Geographical location of supplier
D.
Reliability of suppliers
34.
Stock of finished goods are based on :-
A.
Marketing forecast
B.
Sales forecast
35.
The data in respect of spindle nose pertains to :-
A.
Tooling
B.
Raw material data
36.
In linear programming method of line balancing, there are three types of con
straints namely :-
A.
Cycle time constraint
B.
Step or task constraint
C.
Precedence constraints
D.
None of the above
37.
Buying for C quantities should be made in ________ quantities .
A.
Small
B.
Large
38.
 The sourcing of vendors in case of 'B' type of items is :-
A.
Medium
B.
Minimum
39.
Being capable to adjust their production facilities shortly just after chang
e in demand for products and without incurring heavy expenses, greater flexibili
ty in production is provided by ________.
A.
Continuous production
B.
Job & batch production
40.
PERT uses linear programming and probability concepts for planning and contr
olling activities.
A.
True
B.
False
41.
Proper Production Planning and Control can reduce cost in :-
A.
Overtime cost
B.
Procurement cost
42.
The effectiveness of sequencing model technique ________ if the company has
backlog of
A.
Decreases
B.
Increases
43.
Computerisation of line balancing involve following requirements :-
A.
Operating system
B.
System software
C.
Application software
D.
User friendly interface
44.
Curve fitting method of statistical forecasting uses curve line approach.
A.
 True
B.
False
45.
If set up time for four operations involved is 2 ,1.5, 2 , 2.5 hours respect
ively, total set up time would be 10 hours.
A.
True
B.
False
46.
Rational figure on utilization index can be obtained by carrying out _______
_ study.
A.
Work sampling
B.
Production
47.
The assignment algorithm was developed by a Hungarian mathematician named :-
A.
Denes Konig and Jeno Egervary
B.
Kuhn-Munkres
C.
Ford and Fulkerson
D.
Carl Gustav Jacobi
48.
The minimum requirements for application software for line balancing are as
follows :-
A.
1 Ghz processor
B.
2 Ghz processor
C.
1 Gb hard Disk free memory
D.
2 Gb hard Disk free memory
E.
Windows or equivalent operating system
49.
A firm has 6 jobs to be processed on three machines A,B and C in the order A
BC. The processing time of each job is given in the table below:- Find the idle
time on different machines . Job Processing time [ hours ] Machine A Machine B M
achine C J1 25 16 20 J2 26 20 19 J3 24 17 18 J4 22 20 21 J5 24 21 17 J6 28 18 13
 Discuss
A.
74 , 31 , 58
B.
31 , 58 , 60
50.
PERT terminology uses words like :-
A.
Precedence diagram
B.
Network diagram
C.
Events
D.
Slack
51.
The make-or-buy decision is not related with profit of the factory.
A.
True
B.
False
52.
What factors affect the status of PPC department in the company for achievin
g informal status?
A.
Manufacturing Process
B.
Work is highly repetitive
C.
Number of workmen is very large
D.
Number of workmen is not very large
53.
Increase in inventory carrying cost increases EOQ.
A.
True
B.
False
54.
Progressing is only a substitute for poor planning.
A.
True
B.
False
 55.
Detachable Card contain following information :-
A.
Quantity produced
B.
Operation
C.
Date of production
D.
Date of completion
56.
Weaknesses of PPC department can be studied on following grounds :-
A.
Addition of orders
B.
Failures in delivery commitment
C.
Cancellation of orders
D.
Complaints from customers
57.
Activity R can not start unless activities P & Q are completed . And activit
y S can not start unless activity Q is over [ I.e. activity P may not be even ov
er ]. Activity R is therefore succedding to activity P & Q while activity S is s
ucceeding to activity :-
A.
P
B.
Q
C.
R
D.
S
58.
If the annual usage of a material is 1200 units and the reorder point is at
120 Units, find the lead time.
A.
1 month
B.
2 months
C.
3 months
D.
4 months
 E.
5 months
59.
Due to the following emergent events, the queue time has to compensate for t
he time for which the job has to undergo an extra time :-
A.
Change in requirement
B.
Tool breakage
C.
Job split up
D.
Change in priorities
60.
Stores issue order for an item is prepared as soon as the route sheet is rea
dy.
A.
True
B.
False
61.
Time study is useful method of measurement for :-
A.
Long cycle time operations
B.
Short cycle time operations
62.
In check list approach, ________ rating indicates that existing PPC system r
equires some major improvements in indicated areas.
A.
Good
B.
Poor
C.
Fair
D.
Bad
63.
C type items would never be vital under VED analysis.
A.
True
B.
False
64.
________ inventories help to balance company's supply with market demand.
 A.
Unfinished goods
B.
Finished goods
65.
In order to complete a project on time, each critical activity need not be c
ompleted in time.
A.
True
B.
False
66.
Production output in night shift is :-
A.
More than I shift production
B.
Less than I shift production
67.
Forecasting is function of ________.
A.
Chief Executive officer
B.
Marketing department
68.
The Heuristics approach has a base of binary number theory.
A.
True
B.
False
69.
What shall be the consequence of acceptance of frequent rush orders by sales
department?
A.
Delivery failure
B.
Disturbed scheduling
70.
When shop floor scheduling problem larger than 3 machines arise the analytic
al solution procedures leading to optimality are complex and difficult.
A.
True
B.
False
71.
Total lead time is the summation of following factors :-
A.
 Queue and transit time
B.
Delay time
C.
Manufacturing time
D.
Order preparation time
72.
Labour efficiency depends upon ________
A.
Training
B.
Experience
C.
Split up
D.
Training and experience
73.
The LOB technique is made more accurate and fast by using ________.
A.
Log-tables
B.
Computers
74.
Process plan is the process of establishing the ________ and most economical
path that each part is to follow from raw material stage to finished product st
age.
A.
Optimum
B.
Shortest
75.
In ABC analysis, the classification is based on :-
A.
Carrying cost
B.
Cumulative cost
76.
Find EOQ in Rs from the following data :-Annual consumption = 20, 000 units,
Ordering and receiving cost of material = Rs 20 per order, Annual carrying cost
or storage cost = 10% of unit cost of material, Cost of material = Rs 50.
A.
10000
B.
 20000
77.
C type items would never be vital under VED analysis.
A.
True
B.
False
78.
In replenishment system, the type of ordering is either according to "stock
level" or "pre-fixed time scale".
A.
True
B.
False
79.
Exponential smoothening is weighted average method.
A.
True
B.
False
80.
The administrative lead time e.g. time involved in processing the order, whi
ch may be in periodical review system including the period until next review is
called ________ lead time.
A.
Internal
B.
Cumulative
81.
The light engineering company has one special purpose facing & centering mac
hine And one copying lathe. The foreman has five work orders for processing . Th
e operation Sequence is fixed [ each job is first faced and centered and then co
py turned ] . The standard Hours required for each machine to process each work
order are shown in the following Table :- Work Order Processing Time [Hours ] Fa
cing & centering machine Copying Lathe I 16 40 II 30 60 III 20 6 IV 15 16 V 25 1
2 find sequence to minimize requirements of machine hours.
A.
IV-I-II-V-III
B.
II-III-IV-I-V
82.
In PERT, use of dummy activities is not much essential.
A.
True
B.
False
83.
The make-or-buy decision is not taken only at starting of a factory but has
to be reviewed continuously.
A.
True
B.
False
84.
The following are salient features of the fixed order quantity system :-
A.
Reorder quantity is always the same which is usually economic order quan
tity
B.
The time interval between deliveries varies.
C.
Replenishment action is initiated when the stock on hand is just suffici
ent to meet demand during the lead time.
D.
Percent cumulative cost of item is taken into consideration.
85.
Responsibility of smooth flow of work through different work centers or depa
rtments of company rests with :-
A.
Material department
B.
Production control department
86.
________ is the sum of set up time and run time.
A.
Lead time
B.
Manufacturing time
87.
Detachable ticket, after filling in required information is :-
A.
Placed in a tray/box
B.
Given to progress section
88.
Subsidiary orders include :-
A.
Material Order
B.
Shop order
C.
Inspection order
D.
 Quality order
89.
Long termed forecasts are for the period of :-
A.
One year
B.
Two year
C.
3 to 5 years
D.
5 to 10 years
90.
If actual demand far exceeds forecast, it will result into :-
A.
Better utilization of equipment
B.
Increase in labour productivity
C.
Project margin
D.
Higher material purchase
91.
Classification of items on basis of their capital lock up is called ________
analysis.
A.
VED
B.
XYZ
C.
ABC
D.
HML
E.
MNG/SOS
92.
Physical Count method of collecting information from manufacturing shops is
applicable in following situation :-
A.
Workshops employing few machines
B.
Workshops producing small parts in huge quantities
93.
The expected time can be minimised by minimising following parameters :-
A.
 Optimistic time
B.
Lead time
C.
Pessimistic time
D.
Most likely time
94.
There are five manufacturing systems. However, many manufacturers combines t
wo or more systems to produce a final product.
A.
True
B.
False
95.
HML Analysis helps to :-
A.
Access storage & security requirements
B.
Keep control over departmental head level
C.
Controls carrying cost
D.
Determine frequency of stock verification
96.
The sourcing of vendors in case of 'B' type of items is :-
A.
Medium
B.
Minimum
97.
Move orders, released for material movement from stores to first work center
are used for following types of organizations :-
A.
Big steel plants
B.
Power plants
C.
Heavy machinery manufacturers
D.
High volume white goods manufacturers
98.
Smoothing performs following activities:-
A.
 Reallocation of resources
B.
Conducting Load flow analysis
C.
Improving utilization of resources
D.
Conducting Heuristic approach
99.
Process Sheet contains following information :-
A.
Material Specification
B.
Sequence of operation
C.
Order Quantity
D.
Skill of Labour
100.
The make-or-buy decision becomes necessary when the current source of supply
is not able to supply the material in accordance with buyer's quality requireme
nts.
A.
True
B.
False
101.
Negative value of critical ratio :-
A.
Indicates shortfall in scheduled delivery period
B.
Is meaningless
102.
XYZ analysis helps to identify few items which account for large amount of m
oney locked up in the stock and take steps for liquidation / reduction.
A.
True
B.
False
103.
Overlapping of operations helps in compressing manufacturing time.
A.
True
B.
False
 104.
Inspection operations is a part of process plan for a part.
A.
True
B.
False
105.
To solve "n jobs - 3 machines" sequencing problem, the largest of time of an
y job on the second machine must be smaller than or equal to the smallest time o
f any job on first machine or third machine.
A.
True
B.
False
106.
Line staff can assist PPC by manufacturing some of their needs in their own
shops rather than making PPC to tool room or purchase.
A.
True
B.
False
107.
Ordering of raw material is based on :-
A.
Material availability
B.
Sales forecast
108.
The queue time is intended to compensate for the time for which the job has
to :-
A.
Wait near the machines for its turn until other jobs ahead of it are com
pleted.
B.
Wait until inspection and storage is completed.
C.
Lie after its completion till is picked up and moved to next machine/wor
k center.
D.
Spend extra time due to emergent situations
109.
In an organization, poor material handling system may result in the followin
g :-
A.
Damage to material/product
B.
 Delays in transport arrival
C.
Delays in supply of material
D.
Accidents while handling
110.
LOB is a manual planning and scheduling technique similar in nature to MRP [
Material Resource Planning].
A.
True
B.
False
111.
Standard time accounts for :-
A.
Contingency allowance
B.
Job splitting time
C.
Operator's rating/efficiency
D.
Tool change time
112.
As per a study on materials management practices, a typical firm spends almo
st half of its rupee sales on goods purchased from vendors.
A.
True
B.
False
113.
________ analysis mainly helps to identify non-existing items for which stor
e keeps bin cards, wastes computer memory or wastes computer stationary while pr
eparing stores ledger.
A.
MNG Analysis
B.
SOS Analysis
114.
If more variety is to be manufactured, the manufacturing facilities would ha
ve to be :-
A.
Expanded
B.
Commonised
115.
Work measurement is not useful for choosing between two alternate methods of
 production.
A.
True
B.
False
116.
On completion of work the job card is returned to production planning and co
ntrol department for reference and record.
A.
True
B.
False
117.
Curve fitting method of statistical forecasting uses curve line approach.
A.
True
B.
False
118.
________ is a production line made up of operations that form or change the
physical or sometimes chemical characteristics of a product.
A.
Fabrication line
B.
Assembly line
119.
Keeping procurement cost and carrying cost constant, if annual usage of cert
ain product becomes 4 times, the EOQ would be :-
A.
Doubled
B.
Halved
120.
LOB technique was devised by US army in the year :-
A.
1951
B.
1952
C.
1955
D.
1958
121.
Transit time for manufactured items should be considered only when it is ins
ignificant.
A.
 True
B.
False
122.
5 jobs are to be processed on machines M1 and M2 , first on M1 and then on M
2. The processing times in hours are as follows.Find the sequence for 5 jobs tha
t will minimize total elapsed time .also find idle time & total elapsed time. Jo
b Processing time [ hours ] Machine M1 Machine M2 1 5 2 2 1 6 8 9 7 6 3 8 5 10 4
Discuss
A.
2-4-3-5-1
B.
1-2-4-5-3
C.
Minimum time 28 hours
D.
Idle time = 1 & 2 Hours for M1 & M2 respectively
123.
SDE analysis is based on problems of procurement namely :-
A.
124.
In a mass production assembly shop following work measurement techniques are
used :-
A.
Time study
B.
Analytical estimating
C.
Work sampling
D.
Production study
125.
Due to the following emergent events, the queue time has to compensate for t
he time for which the job has to undergo an extra time :-
A.
Tool breakage
B.
Store inventory
C.
Job split up
D.
Change in priorities
126.
Given the following data :- procurement cost per order = Rs 30 ; frequency o
f ordering per year =4 ; number of suppliers = 3 . Form the above data, total pr
ocurement cost would be Rs ________.
A.
40
B.
360
C.
320
D.
300
127.
In replenishment system, the fixed order quantity system is also called by f
ollowing names :-
A.
Fixed order system
B.
Max-min system
C.
Min-max system
D.
Re-order point system
128.
Given a decision for designing a line layout, major problem is subdividing a
work so that smooth flow can result. The subdivision process is called :-
A.
Line balancing
B.
Assembly line
C.
Load balancing
D.
Step or task constraint
129.
In CPM, use of dummy activities is much essential .
A.
True
B.
False
130.
The commonly used network techniques other than PERT and CPM are as follows
:-
A.
MOSS [ Multi Operation Scheduling System ]
B.
IFS [ Intermittent Flow System ]
 C.
PCS [ Project Control System ]
D.
GERT [ Graphical Evaluation Review Techniques ]
131.
Steps involved in process planning include the following :-
A.
Enlist feature influencing selection of manufacturing process
B.
Indent requirement of tooling and fixtures
C.
Prepare sequence of basic operation
D.
Write down route sheet
132.
Effective capacity per period is calculated as :-
A.
Multiplication of net capacity with labour efficiency
B.
Multiplication of net capacity by utilization index
133.
Orders with ________ slack time remaining per operation are run first.
A.
Shortest
B.
Longest
134.
LOB has advantage that it is more ________ oriented than MRP.
A.
Practical
B.
Customer
135.
The cost involved in subcontracting some of the operations of item outside t
he home plant is called :-
A.
Outside operations cost
B.
Outdoor cost
136.
________items should be excluded from ABC Analysis.
A.
Seasonal
B.
 Non-moving
137.
To keep facilities busy, waiting time due to non-availability of work should
be kept at :-
A.
Maximum
B.
Minimum
138.
Installed capacity :-
A.
Can be equal to or less than licensed capacity
B.
Cannot be equal to or less than licensed capacity
139.
Scheduling can be considered as a process of :-
A.
Determining time required for each operation
B.
Fitting shop order into uncommitted time available for a machine
140.
Short term forecasts are for ________.
A.
Material Planning
B.
Sales forecasting
141.
Good quality and ________are the two main requirements to secure maximum bus
iness from a customer.
A.
Fixed rates
B.
Competitive rates
142.
Generally for ________ flow system, Heuristic method is preferred.
A.
Intermittent
B.
Continuous
143.
Sequencing helps management to determine the most economical job sequence th
e one that consumes minimum :-
A.
Elapsed time
B.
Lead time
 144.
Purchase department must keep PPC informed regarding lead time of different
items specially where lead times are extended.
A.
True
B.
False
145.
In order to complete a project on time, each critical activity need not be c
ompleted in time.
A.
True
B.
False
146.
Because of uncertainty of activity timings, PERT acquired a shape of _______
_ model.
A.
Probabilistic
B.
Realistic
147.
Flexibility and product variety are not inter-related with each other.
A.
True
B.
False
148.
The 'G' group of GOLF analysis covers items procurement from Government supp
liers such as :-
A.
STC
B.
MMTC
C.
Private Sector Undertaking
D.
Public Sector Undertaking
149.
Buying for C quantities should be made in ________ quantities .
A.
Large
B.
Small
150.
Of all the work measurement techniques the most widely used techniques is___
_____.
A.
Time study
B.
Production study
151.
Keeping available time per day constant, if the desired production rate per
day is to be doubled ,cycle time will be reduced by :-
A.
0.2
B.
0.75
C.
0.5
D.
1.0
152.
In alternate routing, the delayed job may be routed to a ________ machine wh
ere rate of production is faster.
A.
Costlier
B.
New
153.
Mass & flow production and process production are categorized under :-
A.
Continuous production
B.
Random production
154.
The earliest start time of an activity equals to earliest event time of :-
A.
Head event
B.
Tail event
155.
If efficiency is more, the manufacturing time required for completion of job
would be generally :-
A.
More
B.
Less
156.
Development of additional vendors/suppliers depends upon :-
A.
 Marketing forecast
B.
Sales forecast
157.
The assignment method is also called as :-
A.
Weighted average method
B.
Heuristics method
C.
Physical count method
D.
Hungarian Method
158.
Material control function embraces a following techniques :-
A.
Make -or -buy decision
B.
Pareto's analysis
C.
Replenishment system
D.
Re-order point system
159.
Overtime can be avoided in many ways and they are :-
A.
Acceptance of too many rush order
B.
Unrealistic delivery date
C.
Insufficient manpower or machines
D.
Excessive machine breakdown
160.
Lead time is ________ for different items.
A.
Same
B.
Different
161.
The tooling data is prepared in respect of following measuring instruments :
-
A.
Vernier gauge
 B.
Vernier caliper
C.
Micrometer screw gauge
D.
Strain gauge
162.
The LOB technique is most appropriate for assembly operations involving numb
er of distinct components.
A.
True
B.
False
163.
If number of work stations is 8 and work content of all stations is 32 , the
cycle time would be ________.
A.
1
B.
2
C.
4
D.
6
E.
8
164.
Detachable Card contain following information :-
A.
Quantity produced
B.
Sequence of operation
C.
Operation
D.
Date of completion
165.
The assembly work content [ Wi ] of the i'th station having n work stations
is given by :- Correct Answer
A.
A Wi from i=1 to n
B.
Wi / n
166.
 Production Planning and Control makes the supervisor ineffective.
A.
True
B.
False
167.
________ are grouped so that their total time is preferably equal to or litt
le lesser than the time available each work station.
A.
Tasks
B.
Assembly lines
168.
As the quantity increases, the procurement cost :-
A.
Reduces
B.
Also increases
C.
Increases
D.
None of the above
169.
While communicating to customer on delays in delivery following information
should be given :-
A.
Information on identification of job
B.
Derailed production records
C.
Reasons for delays
D.
Revised date of delivery
170.
Job production requires ________ capital investment.
A.
Low
B.
High
C.
Lowest
D.
Highest
171.
 To operate fixed order quantity system, following parameters are required to
be fixed:-
A.
Minimum stock
B.
Breakeven point
C.
Standard reorder quantity
D.
Re-order point
172.
Work sampling is ________
A.
Done continuously without interval
B.
Done at random interval
173.
Random fluctuation is addition of cyclical fluctuation and seasonal fluctuat
ion.
A.
True
B.
False
174.
Labour efficiency factor is applied after capacity requirement of equipment
is calculated.
A.
True
B.
False
175.
Increase in inventory carrying cost increases EOQ.
A.
True
B.
False
176.
A company where different personnel give conflicting delivery promises need
to improve its scheduling and processing function.
A.
True
B.
False
177.
A type items are always vital under VED analysis.
A.
True
B.
False