Production & Operations Management
Production & Operations Management
True/False
Question Independent float either affects the float of preceding activities or
that of succeeding activities.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Process Sheets for parts in batch production are not maintained
as standard process sheet
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Objective of Work Study is to improve Productivity
True/False
Question Inspection Order can be a verbal order
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
True/False
Question A network can have more than one starting event but completion
event must be only one.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Since value of p can never be positive, hence" if LCLp works out
to be positive, it is taken as zero."
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Operation process charts though indicates the sequence of
events but do not show movements.
Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Can be conveniently moved on the graph paper , Less laborious
, Saves time
Your Answer Can be conveniently moved on the graph paper , Less laborious
, Saves time
Correct Answer It helps to identify the set of activities and events which are
critical and as such must be carefully controlled and monitored ,
It identifies activities to be given preference in allocation of
resources. , It helps to exercise "control by exception".
Your Answer It helps to identify the set of activities and events which are
critical and as such must be carefully controlled and monitored ,
It identifies activities to be given preference in allocation of
resources. , It helps to exercise "control by exception".
True/False
Question In case of forward pass computation, the earliest event time of a
plain event equals the earliest event time of the preceding event
plus duration of activity emanating from the preceding event.
Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Even non-technical person can use it , Overhead facilities can be
shown , Can be shifted easily and quickly
Your Answer Even non-technical person can use it , Overhead facilities can be
shown , Can be shifted easily and quickly
True/False
Question Quality control determines what, when, and how much to inspect
while inspection actually conducts examination of goods.
Correct Answer True
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
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Delivery Dates
Your Answer Order Quantity , Delivery Dates , Plant layout
True/False
Question Availability of training schools, colleges and management
institutes reduces the company's internal training needs.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
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True/False
Question Tool breakage has got nearly zero chances in case of eventual
breakdown.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
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Select The Blank
Question OC curve of ideal sampling plan suggests that all lots less than
3% defectives have the probability of acceptance of ________.
Correct Answer One
Your Answer One
True/False
Question In case of control chart, large smaples such as n=15 or 20
are used if the process standard deviation is small.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
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Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What can be the worst effect due to excessive vibration?
Correct Answer Breakdown
Your Answer Reduced salvage value of machine
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
True/False
Question In case of centralised inspection, inspection rooms generally
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become bottleneck and cause delay in taking action regarding rejection or
rework.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The problems of congestion, bottlenecks and backtracking can
not be visualized by using templates and models.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Delay in completion of projects result in unwelcome additions
to the fixed manufacturing expenses.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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Your Answer To forecast the defect , To identify causes of major repetative
failures , To quantify the frequency of preventive inspection
True/False
Question Shop order is one of the subsidiary order
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The component produced on completely automatic machines
may be subjected to sampling inspection while parts produced on
semi-automatic and completely manual operated machines require cent percent
inspection.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
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LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection is required on WIP prior to the key,
critical or costly operation.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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Your Answer Flow of Material , Equipment utilization , Ease of supervision
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Correct Answer Unexpected
Your Answer Partial
True/False
Question After goods have been manufactured, route sheets and
operation layouts should not be collected back.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
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Your Answer Operation
True/False
Question A load chart specifies the work to be carried out by each
person of company during shift hours.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Under MRP system for common items order for procurement
is placed based on requirement for each product
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
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Select The Blank
Question The ________ is necessary when the job requires detailed of
one or more of the job characteristics with the help of special equipment
which is not available at the producing company.
Correct Answer Inspection order
Your Answer Job card
True/False
Question In case of forward pass computation, the earliest event time
of the first event is zero.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question A sampling plan which perfectly discriminates will have
vertical OC curve.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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Correct Answer Equipment history card
Your Answer Equipment history card
True/False
Question Specifications is the basic tool of inspection.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question A lot declared rejected in sampling inspection should not be
inspected 100% in any case.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
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Question Which are the different methods of recording actual progress
of work?
Correct Answer Display boards , Progress cards , Network updating
Your Answer Display boards , Progress cards , Network updating
True/False
Question The dispatching function is of very importance in flow and
mass production units.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Proper care and storage is not an essential part of a well
planned lubrication system.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
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ASSIGNMENT
Answer.1)
An operation may be defined “as the process of changing inputs into outputs
thereby adding value to some entity”.Right quality, right quantity, right time
and right price are the four basic requirements of the customers and as
such they determine the extent of customer satisfaction. And if these can be
provided at a minimum cost, then the value of goods produced or services
rendered increases. Thus the objectives of production management are “to
produce goods and services of the right quality, in the right quantities,
according to the time schedule and a minimum cost”.
• Producing the right kind of goods and services that satisfy customers’
needs (effectiveness objective).
The right kind of products and good designs of the products are crucial for
the success of an organizing. A wrong selection of the product and/or poor
design of the products can render the company’s operation ineffective and
non-competitive. Products/services, therefore, must be chosen after detailed
evaluation of the product/services alternatives in conformity with the
organization’s objectives. Techniques like value engineering may be employed in
creating alternate designs, which are free from unnecessary features and meet
the intended functions at the lowest cost.
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Plant location decisions are strategic decisions and once plant is set up at a
location, it is comparatively immobile and can be shifted later only at a
considerable cost and interruption of production. Although problem of location
choice does not fall within preview the production function and it occurs
infrequently, yet it is of crucial importance because of its major effect on the
performance of every department including production. Therefore, it is
important to choose the right location, which will minimize total “delivered
customer” cost (Production and distribution cost). Locational decisions involve
evaluation of locational alternatives against multiplicity of relevant factors
considering their relative importance to the organization and selecting those,
which are operationally advantageous to the organization.
5. Capacity Planning
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manufacturing takes place in the manner stated in the plan.
7. Inventory control
Work-study, also called time and motion study, is concerned with improvement
of productivity in the existing jobs and the maximization of productivity in the
design of new jobs. Two principal component of work-study are:
Method study has been defined (BS 3138) as the systematic recording and
critical examination of the existing and proposed ways of doing work, as a
means of developing and applying easier and more effective methods and
reducing costs. Method study when applied to production methods yields one or
more of the following benefits:
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preventive inspection, planned lubrication, periodic cleaning and upkeep, planned
replacement of parts, condition monitoring of the equipment and machines, etc.
is most appropriate for critical machines.
Q.2) What is batch Production? What are its key characteristics? Compare these
characteristics with those of project production.
Answer.2)
The operator may perform simpler machine set-ups but the separate machine
tool setter performs those involving complex operations.
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• Detailed operational layout and route sheets are prepared for each
part of the product.
Q.3) (a) Why are locational decisions important? What factors should be taken
into account while deciding location of a unit to manufacture washing
machines?
Answer.3a)
1. Proximity to market:
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Bread, soap factories, etc. require the market to be nearby. If factory cannot
be started in Bombay, it may be started in Thane, Kalyan or Poona. If the
product is exported, location near ports is desirable. This is particularly
important for producers who sell bulky commodities, which incur high
transportation costs
Nearness to market not only lowers transportation costs but also gives many
other benefits namely:
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They get least priority and in the event of scarcity are the one to be struck
off first from the list. The availability of materials to small units to a large
extent thus depends on their follow up and personal visits to the supplier’s
plant which is possible only if the buyer’s plant is close by.
3. Infrastructural facilities:
Certain industries, for example, aluminium, steel, etc are power intensive and
must be located close to the sites of power generation failing which the
shortage of, or increase in cost of generating power may spell problems for
their survival.
Similarly, chemical process industries like paper and pulp, cement, steel, sugar
laundries, metal plating, food preparation etc. requires perennial source of
water. Mineral content of water may also be an important factor. Treatment
of water is an expense to be considered while comparing economics of different
locations.
4. Transport facilities:
The need for transport arises because raw materials and fuel are to be moved
to factory site and finished goods are to be transported from factory to
markets. Other things being equal since transport cost has a major effect on
product cost, the regions well served by transport facilities are most suitable
for industrial locations.
Plant location should be such that required labour is easily available in the
neighbourhood. Importing labour from outside is usually costly and it causes
lot of administrative problems. Availability of required labour locally is better
since problem of arranging accommodation and other related problems do not
arise. Since normally workers with specific skills are required, some sort of
training facility should also be available in the neighborhood. Skilled employees
are easily available if ITI’s, or Engineering colleges are there in the
neighbourhood.
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The policies of the state Government and Local Bodies relating to issue of
licenses, building codes, labour laws, etc. are the factors in selecting/rejecting
a particular community/site.
Since taxes and duties levied by the State Government and Local bodies
substantially influence product cost, the incidence of such taxes/levies must be
taken into account while selecting a community/site.
7. Climatic conditions:
Climatic factors may not have a major influence these days because of modern
air conditioning facilities available today. However, it may be important factor
for certain industries like textile mills, which require high humidity.
9. Safety requirement:
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Community attitudes towards work (i.e. whether the people in the location are
hard working or otherwise) as well as their attitudes towards the incoming
entrepreneurs (helpful and cooperative or otherwise) can make or mar an
industry. Locational decisions, therefore, must take such factors also into
account particularly while setting up labour intensive units.
Locational factors should also include proximity of services needed by the firm.
A firm desirous of getting some or all parts made from outside or some of
the operations done from outside must see that such sub-contractors are
located in the neighbourhood. Getting a job done from units located at far off
places will mean not only additional transportation cost but also time
consuming and costly. Also if units are too far off, the control on quality of
work done by them cannot be exercised.
Site selection should also take into account topography and soil structure of
the land. The soil structure must be capable of bearing loads of foundations.
Though modern building techniques can overcome the limitations of the soil,
but if considerable improvement is required then selection of a low cost and
may ultimately turn out to be expensive.
Site size (Plot size) must be large enough to accommodate the present
production facilities, parking and access facilities but also leave sufficient room
for future expansion. As a general rule, a site five times the actual plant size
is considered minimum for all these things including future expansion.
An ideal location is one where the cost of obtaining materials and processing
them into finished product plus the cost of distributing the finished product to
customers is minimum.
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One of the most commonly used approaches consists of following steps:
Step 2: Estimate expenses on materials, transport, wages, power etc for each
location on each of the above factors.
Step 4: Analyse the tangible data for each location and calculate rate of
return on investment.
Step 6: Compare the intangible data for the different locations and select the
optimal location considering intangible data.
Q.3) (b) What are objectives of a good layout? Discuss any six principles of a
good layout?
Answer.3)(b)
Only through an efficient layout, the organization can attain the following
objectives:
(vi) Greater flexibility for changes in product design and for future
expansion.
No layout can satisfy each and every principle of a good layout. Some
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criterion may conflict with some other criterion and as a result no layout can
be ideal it has to integrate all factors into the best possible compromise.
? Since straight line is the shortest distance between any two points,
men and materials as far as possible should be made to move along the
straight path
? Since straight line is the shortest distance between any two, points,
materials as far as possible should be made to move on the principle of
straight line flow. And when straight line flow is not possible, other flows like
U-shaped flow, circular flow or zig zag flow may be adopted, but the layout
may ensure that materials move in the forward direction (Fig 4.1)
• Area below the work tables or in the cupboards built into the wall are
welcome since they reduce requirement of space
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at all times.
Area in front of electrical panels and fire extinguishers should be kept free
from obstructions.
Q.4) How does production planning differ from production control? What are
the key functions of production planning and control?
Answer.4)
Production planning versus production control.
Planning involves preparations of load charts and fitting various work orders
into uncommitted time available on the company’s facilities (men or machines).
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Activity (in the office) and includes such functions as materials control, tools
control, process planning and scheduling. Control involves dissemination of data
preparation of reports regarding output, machine and labour efficiency,
percent defectives etc.
Control is seeing the requirements are actually made available at the right
place and in the right quantities.
Control involves actual seeing that the jobs are started and completed as per
schedule prepared by the scheduling cell of the PPC.
Control involves suggesting remedial action when the job is falling behind
schedule.
Control is thus a diffused activity (in the shops) and includes functions such as
dispatching, progressing and expediting.
(i) Regular functions are those, which are generally assigned to PPC in
most of the organizations through the importance of the function, may vary
from industry to industry.
(ii) Optional functions are those, which may be assigned to PPC depending
upon policy of the management of the firm.
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Q.12 (a) What is critical path? What does it signify? How is it identified?
Answer.2)(a)
There are three basic different between a PERT network and CPM network:
• PERT provides for an allowance for uncertainty while CPM does not (i.e.
PERT makes three time estimates for each activity while CPM makes one time
estimate)
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• Activity time in CPM technique are related to costs while it is not so
in PERT since it is event oriented
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Q.12) (b)
Answer:
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(a) Expected time of an activity can be obtained from the three time estimates
using the formula:
te = a + 4m +b
6
te = 2 + 4 x 3 + 10
6
te = 24 = 4
6
Expected times of all activities of the network, calculated on above lines, are
tabulated below.
6 3
6
4 6
4 1
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Critical path is 1-3,3-5,5-6 and the duration for the project is 16 weeks
(4+6+6)
Variance is
Vi = (b –a) X (b – a)
6 6
V1-3 = 4
9
V3-5 = 16
9
V5-6 = 25
9
V = 5
= 19 -16
?5
= 3
2.236
= 1.34
Answer.5)
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Preventive inspection is one of the key activities of preventive maintenance
which is usually performed by making use of human senses – watch) eye),
listen (ear), Touch (hand, leg, body) smell (nose) and taste (tongue) – but the
trend is Changing towards use of condition monitoring instruments. Such
maintenance. Practice is known as predictive maintenance or condition based
maintenance.
Q.10) (a) What are X-R Charts? How are they made and used in controlling a
process?
Answer.10)
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disturbances; convenience of the inspector etc. requires to be considered.
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A The control chart for range chart is set up with central line as R,
upper control limit (UCLR) located at D4R above the central line and lower
control limit (LCL) at D3R below the central line
B Plot the value of the range of each sample.
C If all points fall within the control limits no modification is necessary
unless it is desired to reduce the process dispersion
D if range chart exhibits lack of control indicated by some points falling
outside the control limits, eliminate those points out of control and compute
new trial control limits
E Repeat step 5 (d) until all points fall within the control limits.
F Control limits in a practical situation should be revised time to time
as additional data is accumulated.
Q10 (b) ABC company produces a solvent, which must contain 3 percent of
alcohol. It tries to maintain the actual percentage at 3 + 0.3 percent. It tests
hourly in samples of five. The following table shows the results of last five
samples. Set up a control chart for mean and examine whether the process is
under control.
A) Solution:
(i) Collect data
(ii) Calculate mean (X bar) and range(R bar)
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Sample No. Arithmetic Mean (X bar) Range(R)
1 2.92 0.3
2 2.98 0.1
3 3.06 0.1
4 3 0
5 3 0.2
= 2.992
= 0.14
= 3.476
= 2.507
= 0 x 0.14
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= 0
= 2.114 x 0.14
= 0.29596
Q.6) What is method study? Describe the procedural steps to develop easier and
effective methods.
Answer.6)
Recording of facts
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Five typical symbols are O, ||, ?, D and V and eight charting conventions
concern composition of the chart, reject, rework, repletion, change of state,
introducing of new material, combined events and numbering of events. The
document on which details of the process are recorded by the above referred
symbols and conventions is called chart. There are four basic types of chart:
(i) operation process chart (ii) Flow process chart (iii) multiple activity charts
and (iv) two handed process chart.
Besides charts, two types of diagrams-flow diagram and string diagram are
drawn when recording details of an existing layout. Travel chart is another
typical chart, which is used to record frequency of movements (weight x
distance) between work centres/departments.
Repetitive short cycle operation which involves quick hand/feel motions (i.e.
microscopic motions) may be studied with micro motion study. Glibreth,
founder father of micro motion study, also developed photographic techniques
called cyclograph and chronocylegraph to record path of the motions of the
members of the body.
Critical examination
Critical examination aims to analyze the facts critically and thereby give rise
to alternatives, which form the basis of selection and development of easier,
and effective methods.
Development and selection stage concerns short listing of ideas generated at the
critical examination stage, testing each short listed idea for its technical and
economic feasibility, and making selection among the alternatives wherever
choice exists. To develop ideas and to ascertain their technical and economical
feasibility, the method study practioner needs to solicit the cooperation of
personnel from different departments of the company. Various techniques
available for the development and selection purpose are: cost benefit analysis,
break even analysis, investment analysis and critical path analysis.
Installation
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management, securing approval of the decision maker, assisting line
management during implementation, arranging training of workmen, and getting
jobs (operations) retime after implementation, arranging training of workmen,
and getting jobs (operations) retimed after implementation.
Maintenance
Answer.9)
• Administrative simplicity:
The incentive system should be simple and must be easily understood by the
workers and their representatives. An incentives scheme, which can be
understood, only by engineers and mathematicians or a scheme which involves
the use of complex formulate or references and cross-references is sure to
fail. The incentive scheme should be such that workmen can calculate their
own earnings easily and quickly.
• Maximum coverage:
The system should cover as many workmen as possible. A scheme if applied to
a few workmen creates a demoralizing effect on the morale of those not
covered by the scheme.
• Direct
Incentive payments should increase at least in direct proportion to the increase
in output by the operator. There are two reasons:
Firstly because it is more difficult to producer extra units and secondly
because saving in the overheads are far greater at higher levels of production.
• Period of Payment
The period of payment should be as short as possible
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incentive workers regardless of their output. Such an hourly guaranteed rate
is normally referred to as the guaranteed base rate.
The guaranteed base rate must be realistic and should be at least equal to the
hourly rate payable to a non-incentive worker doing similar job in the
industry. Incentive earnings of the workers should never be regarded as a
substitute for poor wages.
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• Safeguards
The scheme should be fair not only to the employees but also to the employer.
Safeguarding clauses as under should be incorporated to protect.
• Consistency of Plan
The plan should be consistent over a period of time. Frequent changes in the
plan make it’s functioning difficult. Faith in plan is lost if there are frequent
revisions.
• Continuous Use
The scheme should be in continuous use. The temporary use of the scheme in
good times and its discontinuation in bad times makes it’s functioning difficult.
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Q 13)
Answer 13)
= 0.25
= 0.25 x 80
100
= 0.2
Similarly, average cycle time and normal time for all the elements are
calculated and tabulated as below
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0.12
= 0.1473
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True/False
Question After goods have been manufactured, route sheets and
operation layouts should not be collected back.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question In case of centralised inspection, inspection rooms generally
become bottleneck and cause delay in taking action regarding rejection or
rework.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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Question Components of Production Management include
Correct Answer Capacity Planning , Job Design , Production Planning
Your Answer Capacity Planning , Job Design , Production Planning
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True/False
Question During set up of X bar-R control chart, control limts should
be practically revised from time to time as additional data is accumulated.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Floor inspection delays the identification of faults which can
not be rectified immediately before large lots are spoiled.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection is required on WIP prior to the key,
critical or costly operation.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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for a job is called
Correct Answer Route Sheet
Your Answer Route Sheet
True/False
Question Repetitive movements between work stations which are difficult
to be traced on string diagrams can be conveniently shown on flow diagrams.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
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Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Which of the following are important considerations concerning
activity times?
Correct Answer Activity time should be obtained from the person
responsible for the completion of an activity , Activity time must be
independent of any influence which the preceding or succeeding activity may
have on it. , Activity time may assume that just the normal quantity of
resources required to carry out the activity are available.
Your Answer Activity time should be obtained from the person responsible
for the completion of an activity , Activity time must be independent of any
influence which the preceding or succeeding activity may have on it. , Activity
time may assume that just the normal quantity of resources required to carry
out the activity are available.
True/False
Question An activity can share the same tail event and same head event
with any other activity.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
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Your Answer Quality of design
True/False
Question Independent float either affects the float of preceding activities
or that of succeeding activities.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
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Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Lack of material planning results in the following
Correct Answer Over ordering , under ordering , stockouts
Your Answer Over ordering , under ordering , stockouts
True/False
Question F W Taylor devised a system for classifying motions into basic
divisions called Therbligs
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
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Your Answer Worker
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True/False
Question Job life is one of the factors that influence Process Planning
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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True/False
Question Quality control determines what, when, and how much to
inspect while inspection actually conducts examination of goods.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question F W Taylor devised a system for classifying motions into basic
divisions called Therbligs
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
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Your Answer Recording done without actual measurements , Improper
selection of samples
True/False
Question The event numbers as far as possible reflect the logical
relationships of the activities.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection is often more practical and economical
than sampling inspection.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
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Your Answer Quality of conformance
True/False
Question Both, preventive and breakdown maintenance work must be
assigned to the same team.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
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Correct Answer Job Schedule
Your Answer Load Chart
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Correct Answer Sales Programme
Your Answer Sales Order
True/False
Question Objective of Work Study is to improve Productivity
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
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Technique of scheduling Critical Path Analysis Critical Path Analysis
True/False
Question Breakdown of machines, absenteeism of worker does not
dislocate the manufacturing activity in process layout
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Since value of c can never be negativee, hence" if LCLp works
out to be negative, it is taken as zero."
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The dispatching function is of very importance in flow and
mass production units.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
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True/False
Question An ideal OC curve is never possible only with cent percent
inspection.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The operator should not stop production if first piece is not
approved by the inspector.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question For p-chart, the central line of fraction defectives is
determined by average percentage defectives.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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True/False
Question A properly designed sampling plan can control sampling
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errors and completely eliminate them.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Grouping of machines gives a lot of flexibility in loading and
scheduling
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question A lot declared rejected in sampling inspection should not be
inspected 100% in any case.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question The plotting of activities - critical, non-critical and dummy
activities- is strictly according to their precedence relationship.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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per schedule
Pessimistic time b p
Expected time Te Te
Optimistic time a o
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True/False
Question In Gantt Chart, the horizontal lines devide vertical lines into
sections which represents either operations or work centres.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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Select The Blank
Question Goods after final inspection should accompany ________to
enable dispatch department to identify and draw correct reference.
Correct Answer Forwarding note
Your Answer Forwarding note
True/False
Question Floor inspection promotes tendency of machines to drift out of
limits and produce defectives.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question A sampling plan which perfectly discriminates will have
vertical OC curve.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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Correct Answer Both forecast and pending orders
Your Answer Past sales
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True/False
Question An ideal OC curve is never possible only with cent percent
inspection.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The operator should not stop production if first piece is not
approved by the inspector.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question For p-chart, the central line of fraction defectives is
determined by average percentage defectives.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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True/False
Question A properly designed sampling plan can control sampling
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errors and completely eliminate them.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Grouping of machines gives a lot of flexibility in loading and
scheduling
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question A lot declared rejected in sampling inspection should not be
inspected 100% in any case.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question The plotting of activities - critical, non-critical and dummy
activities- is strictly according to their precedence relationship.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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per schedule
Pessimistic time b p
Expected time Te Te
Optimistic time a o
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True/False
Question In Gantt Chart, the horizontal lines devide vertical lines into
sections which represents either operations or work centres.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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Select The Blank
Question Goods after final inspection should accompany ________to
enable dispatch department to identify and draw correct reference.
Correct Answer Forwarding note
Your Answer Forwarding note
True/False
Question Floor inspection promotes tendency of machines to drift out of
limits and produce defectives.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question A sampling plan which perfectly discriminates will have
vertical OC curve.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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Correct Answer Both forecast and pending orders
Your Answer Past sales
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True/False
Question Floor inspection delays the identification of faults which can
not be rectified immediately before large lots are spoiled.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Complexity and difficulty of Planning is influenced by types of
layout
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
True/False
Question For p-chart, p bar is the ratio of total number of units
inspected to the total number of units defectives.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
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True/False
Question Systematic maintenance system can completely eliminate the
wear and tear of machines.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
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Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Providing flexibility in plant layout means
Correct Answer Layout can be changed without much cost if required
Your Answer Layout can be changed without much cost if required
True/False
Question A network should be progression of activities always moving
forward.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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which is not available at the producing company.
Correct Answer Inspection order
Your Answer Inspection order
True/False
Question It would not affect the project completion time if non-critical
activities take little loner time than planned.
Correct Answer True
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Your Answer True
True/False
Question The dispatching function is of very importance in flow and
mass production units.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
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Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Which of the following is the most popular technique for
Project Production?
Correct Answer PERT & CPM
Your Answer PERT & CPM
True/False
Question An activity should represent an operation or set of operations
which can be performed using a particular kind of equipment or a special
skill.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
True/False
Question In case of forward pass computation, the earliest event time
of a plain event equals the earliest event time of the preceding event plus
duration of activity emanating from the preceding event.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
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True/False
Question As a general rule, the number of tail event of an activity is
more than that of it's head event.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
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True/False
Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question In case of X bar, if the process is not under control indicated
by some points falling outside the control limits, such points outside the
control limits are eliminated and new trial control limits for the remaining
points are computed.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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Question A ________ is another form of subcontracting.
Correct Answer Hiring capacity
Your Answer Hiring capacity
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 False
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection is often more practical and economical
than sampling inspection.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
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True/False
Question A load chart specifies the work to be carried out by each
person of company during shift hours.
Correct Answer False
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Your Answer True
True/False
Question Cellular layout is based on the concept of Group Technology
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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Question Production control work is ________ in case of floor
inspection as compared with the centralised inspection.
Correct Answer easier
Your Answer time consuming
True/False
Question In case of forward pass computation, the earliest event time
of the first event is zero.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question As a general rule, a site five times the actual plant size is
considered minimum for parking, access facilities and future expansion.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Independent float either affects the float of preceding activities
or that of succeeding activities.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
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True/False
Question Site selection should also take into account topography and
soil structure of the land.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Kanban system is essentially a computer based system for
production scheduling and control
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
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 False
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True/False
Question In case of X bar, if the process is not under control indicated
by some points falling outside the control limits, such points outside the
control limits are eliminated and new trial control limits for the remaining
points are computed.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Lubrication survey should never be done for a new machine.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
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the other is, it must be
Correct Answer Cost effective method
Your Answer Cost effective method
True/False
Question In case of forward pass computation, the earliest event time
of the first event is zero.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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Your Answer Acceptance function , Preventive function , Assurance function
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
True/False
Question Operation process charts though indicates the sequence of
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events but do not show movements.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question One major difference between CPM and PERT is the former's
adaptability for the projects where high degree of uncertainty prevails and
activity times during performance are expected to vary considerably for
certain activities.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
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Your Answer Random variability
True/False
Question Even in a small set up wherein maintenance of a machine is
looked after by a mechanic cum worker, he should report directly to the
person responsible for the manufacturing operations.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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True/False
Question A network can have more than one starting event but
completion event must be only one.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
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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
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Delivery Dates
Your Answer Order Quantity , Delivery Dates , Plant layout
True/False
Question Availability of training schools, colleges and management
institutes reduces the company's internal training needs.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
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True/False
Question Tool breakage has got nearly zero chances in case of eventual
breakdown.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
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Select The Blank
Question OC curve of ideal sampling plan suggests that all lots less than
3% defectives have the probability of acceptance of ________.
Correct Answer One
Your Answer One
True/False
Question In case of control chart, large smaples such as n=15 or 20
are used if the process standard deviation is small.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
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Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question What can be the worst effect due to excessive vibration?
Correct Answer Breakdown
Your Answer Reduced salvage value of machine
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
True/False
Question In case of centralised inspection, inspection rooms generally
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become bottleneck and cause delay in taking action regarding rejection or
rework.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The problems of congestion, bottlenecks and backtracking can
not be visualized by using templates and models.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Delay in completion of projects result in unwelcome additions
to the fixed manufacturing expenses.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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Your Answer To forecast the defect , To identify causes of major repetative
failures , To quantify the frequency of preventive inspection
True/False
Question Shop order is one of the subsidiary order
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The component produced on completely automatic machines
may be subjected to sampling inspection while parts produced on
semi-automatic and completely manual operated machines require cent percent
inspection.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
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LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
True/False
Question Kanban system is essentially a computer based system for
production scheduling and control
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Floor inspection promotes tendency of machines to drift out of
limits and produce defectives.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question In case of two handed process chart, inspection symbol is used
when check by touch or feel is involved.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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Question What does the points falling outside the control limits indicate?
Correct Answer Presence of assignable causes
Your Answer Presence of assignable causes
True/False
Question Complexity and difficulty of Planning is influenced by types of
layout
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Which of the following is a part of preparing manufacturing
order set as a primary function of dispatching?
Correct Answer Operational layouts , Move orders , Pre-filled stores issue
orders
Your Answer Operational layouts , Move orders , Pre-filled stores issue
orders
True/False
Question F W Taylor devised a system for classifying motions into basic
divisions called Therbligs
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Only skilled worker can use the fixed limit gauge.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
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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.
Your Answer Compare the durations of all paths to identify the longest
path. , Sum up the durations of activities along each path. , Enumerate all
paths in the network and list down activities on each path.
True/False
Question There is no need for progressing when the customers do the
follow-up on their own to know the status of their jobs.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question The component produced on completely automatic machines may
be subjected to sampling inspection while parts produced on semi-automatic
and completely manual operated machines require cent percent inspection.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question In case of two handed process chart, the simultaneous activities of
both hands are recorded opposite to each other on the chart.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
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Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Order preparation process for products manufatured to order
requires following documents
Correct Answer Sales Order , Work order , Shop order
Your Answer Sales Order , Work order , Shop order
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functions such as ________
Correct Answer Scheduling
Your Answer Scheduling
True/False
Question Cellular layout is based on the concept of Group Technology
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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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
True/False
Question Availability of training schools, colleges and management institutes reduces the company's internal training
needs.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Tool breakage has got nearly zero chances in case of eventual breakdown.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question In case of control chart, large smaples such as n=15 or 20 are used if the process standard deviation is
small.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
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
True/False
Question In case of centralised inspection, inspection rooms generally become bottleneck and cause delay in taking
action regarding rejection or rework.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The problems of congestion, bottlenecks and backtracking can not be visualized by using templates and models.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Delay in completion of projects result in unwelcome additions to the fixed manufacturing expenses.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Shop order is one of the subsidiary order
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The component produced on completely automatic machines may be subjected to sampling inspection while parts
produced on semi-automatic and completely manual operated machines require cent percent inspection.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question In an organization there may not be a formal PPC department if
Correct Answer Work is highly repetitive in nature , Planning activities are performed by the line staff , Number of
workmen is not very large
Your Answer Work is highly repetitive in nature , Planning activities are performed by the line staff , Number of workmen
is not very large
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
True/False
Question Availability of training schools, colleges and management institutes reduces the company's internal training
needs.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Tool breakage has got nearly zero chances in case of eventual breakdown.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question In case of control chart, large smaples such as n=15 or 20 are used if the pro cess standard deviation is
small.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
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
True/False
Question In case of centralised inspection, inspection rooms generally become bott leneck and cause delay in taking
action regarding rejection or rework.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Delay in completion of projects result in unwelcome additions to the fixed manufacturing expenses.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Shop order is one of the subsidiary order
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The component produced on completely automatic machines may be subjected to sampling inspection while parts
produced on semi-automatic and completely manual operated machines require cent percent inspection.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection is required on WIP prior to the key, critical or costly operation.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question After goods have been manufactured, route sheets and operation layouts should not be collected back.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question A load chart specifies the work to be carried out by each person of company during shift hours.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Under MRP system for common items order for procurement is placed based on requirement for each product
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question In case of forward pass computation, the earliest event time of the first event is zero.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question A sampling plan which perfectly discriminates wi ll have vertical OC curve.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Specifications is the basic tool of inspection.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Forcasting requirement for indirect material Past consumption analysis technique Economic order quantity
True/False
Question A lot declared rejected in sampling inspection should not be inspected 100% in any case.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The dispatching function is of very importance in flow and mass production units.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Proper care and storage is not an essential part of a well planned lubrication system.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
ASSIGNMENT
Q.1) What is “Operations Management”? What are the objectives of Operations Management? Enlist key elements of Operations
Management.
Answer.1)
An operation may be defined “as the process of changing inputs into outputs thereby adding value to some entity”.Right quality,
right quantity, right time and right price are the four basic requirements of the customers and as such they determine the
extent of customer satisfaction. And if these can be provided at a minimum cost, then the value of goods produced or services
rendered increases. Thus the objectives of production management are “to produce goods and services of the right quality, in
the right quantities, according to the time schedule and a minimum cost”.
• Producing the right kind of goods and services that satisfy customers’ needs (effectiveness objective).
• Maximizing output of goods and services with minimum resource inputs (efficiency objective).
• Ensuring that goods and services produced conform to pre-set quality specifications (quality objective).
• Minimizing throughput-time- the time that elapses in the conversion process- by reducing delays, waiting time and idle
time (lead time objective).
The right kind of products and good designs of the products are crucial for the success of an organizing. A wrong selection of
the product and/or poor design of the products can render the company’s operation ineffective and non-competitive.
Products/services, therefore, must be chosen after detailed evaluation of the product/services alternatives in conformity with
the organization’s objectives. Techniques like value engineering may be employed in creating alternate designs, which are free
from unnecessary features and meet the intended functions at the lowest cost.
Selection of the optimal “conversion system” is as important as choice of products/services and their design. Process
selection decisions include decisions concerning choice of technology, Equipment, machines, material handling systems,
mechanization and automation. Process planning involves detailing of processes if resource conversion required and their
sequence.
Plant location decisions are strategic decisions and once plant is set up at a location, it is comparatively immobile and can
be shifted later only at a considerable cost and interruption of production. Although problem of location choice does not fall
within preview the production function and it occurs infrequently, yet it is of crucial importance because of its major effect
on the performance of every department including production. Therefore, it is important to choose the right location, which
will minimize total “delivered customer” cost (Production and distribution cost). Locational dec isions involve evaluation of
locational alternatives against multiplicity of relevant factors considering their relative importance to the organization and
selecting those, which are operationally advantageous to the organization.
Plant layout is concerned with relative location of one department (Work centre) with another in order to facilitate material
flow and processing of a product in the most efficient manner through the shortest possible time. A good layout reduces
material handling cost, eliminates delays and congestion, improves co-ordination, provide good housekeeping etc. while a poor
layout results in congestion, waste, frustration, inefficiency and loss of profit.
5. Capacity Planning
Capacity planning concerns determination and acquisition of productive resource to ensure that their availability matches the
demand. Capacity decisions have a direct
Influence on performance of production system in respect of both resource productivity and customer service (i.e. delivery
performance). Excess capacity results in low resource productivity while inadequate capacity leads to poor customer service.
Capacity planning decisions can be short-term decisions. Long-term capacity planning decisions concern expansion/contraction
of major facilities required in the conversion process, economics of multiple shift operation, development of vendors for major
components etc. Short term capacity planning decisions concern issues like overtime working, sub -contracting, shift
adjustments etc. Break even analysis is a valuable tool for capacity planning.
Production planning is the system for specifying the production procedure to obtain the desired output in a given t ime at
optimum cost in conformance with specified standard of quality, and control is essential to ensure that manufacturing takes
place in the manner stated in the plan.
7. Inventory control
Inventory control deals with determination of optimal inventory levels of raw materials, components, parts, tools; finished
goods, spares and supplies to ensure their availability with minimum capital lock up. Material requirement planning (MRP) and
just-in-Time (JIT) are the latest techniques that can help the firm to reduce inventory.
Quality is an important aspect of production system and it must ensure that services and products produced by the company
conform to the declared quality standards at the minimum cost A total quality assurance system includes such aspects as
setting standards of quality, inspection of purchased and sub-contracted parts, control of quality during manufacture and
inspection of finished product including performance testing etc.
Work-study, also called time and motion study, is concerned with improvement of productivity in the existing jobs and the
maximization of productivity in the design of new jobs. Two principal component of work-study are:
Method study has been defined (BS 3138) as the systematic recording and critical examination of the existing and proposed
ways of doing work, as a means of developing and applying easier and more effective methods and reducing costs. Method study
when applied to production methods yields one or more of the following benefits:
Maintenance and replacement involve selection of optimal maintenance Preventive and/or breakdown) policy to ensure higher
equipment availability at minimum maintenance and repair cost. Preventive maintenance, which includes preventive inspection,
planned lubrication, periodic cleaning and upkeep, planned replacement of parts, condition monitoring of the equipment and
machines, etc. is most appropriate for critical machines.
Effective production management must ensure minimum cost of production and in this context cost reduction and cost control
acquires significant importance. There are large number of tools and techniques available that can help to make a heavy dent
on the production cost.
Q.2) What is batch Production? What are its key characteristics? Compare these characteristics with those of project
production.
Answer.2)
Batch production is characterized by the manufacture of a limited number of a product (but many such quantities of
different products) produced at periodic intervals and stocked in warehouses as finished goods (or finished parts) awaiting
sales (or withdrawal for assembly). Typic al examples of batch production are: process industries such as pharmaceuticals,
paints, chemicals; medium and heavy engineering industry engaged in the manufacture of electric motors, switch gears, heavy
motor vehicles, internal combustion engines; manufacture of ready made garments; manufacture of assembly shops such as machine
tools; sub contractors which take on machining of batches of components to the drawings of a large manufacture etc.
The operator may perform simpler machine set-ups but the separate machine tool setter performs those involving complex
operations.
Similarly a supervisor in the gear shop is expected to have sound knowledge in working of different types of gear cutting
machines.
• Materials control and tools control functions are important. Some kind of replenishment system needs to be used to
ensure routine replenishment
• Detailed operational layout and route sheets are prepared for each part of the produc t.
• Loading and scheduling needs to be more detailed and more sophisticated since every machine requires to be individually
scheduled.
• Progressing function is very important to collect information on progress of work. A separate progress card needs t o be
maintained to record progress of each component.
• Expediting is generally necessary since quite often jobs, due to imbalances in work content, tend to lag behind
Q.3) (a) Why are locational decisions important? What factors should be taken into account while deciding location of a unit
to manufacture washing machines?
Answer.3a)
1. Proximity to market:
Every company is in business to market and it can survive only if their product reaches the consumers on time and at the
competitive price. The ratio of selling costs to sales generally increases with distance. Therefore, i n the choice of
location o the plant, the factor of “proximity to the market” is given the highest priority. Locating a plant nearer to the
market is preferred if:
Bread, soap factories, etc. require the market to be nearby. If factory cannot be started in Bombay, it may be started in
Thane, Kalyan or Poona. If the product is exported, location near ports is desirable. This is particularly important for
producers who sell bulky commodities, which incur high transportation costs
Nearness to market not only lowers transportation costs but also g ives many other benefits namely:
• A good many administrative problems, which cause perpetual headaches and add to costs, are avoided.
• Liaison with dealers or whole sellers can be maintained economically and easily
• Other costs such as commission to mi ddlemen, which at times run as high as 20 to 50 percent can be reduced significantly.
• Customer’s accounts do not remain outstanding for settlement. This recovery is easy and less time saving which itself
reduces selling costs.
Since raw materials usually constitute 50 to 60 percent of the total product cost, it is important that the firm gets its
requirements of raw materials at the right time and at the reasonable price for which the plant must be located in th e
neighborhood of some source which can meet the raw materials requirement of the unit “Proximity to supply of raw materials”
factor assumes still greater importance if raw materials are of perishable nature or if they are expensive to transport, or if
their weight is substantially reduced by processing.
Proximity to sources of raw materials is equally important for small units. This is because usually small units are not
considered important customers. They get least priority and in the event of scarcit y are the one to be struck off first from
the list. The availability of materials to small units to a large extent thus depends on their follow up and personal visits
to the supplier’s plant which is possible only if the buyer’s plant is close by.
3. Infrastructural facilities:
Infrastructural facilities consider availability of utilities like power water, disposal of waste etc. These form the life -
blood of many types of industries without which there facilities may come to a stand still. Underestimating the need of any
one of the utilities can be extremely costly and inconvenient.
Certain industries, for example, aluminium, steel, etc are power intensive and must be located close to the sites of power
generation failing which the shortage of, or increase in cost of generating power may spell problems for their survival.
Similarly, chemical process industries like paper and pulp, cement, steel, sugar laundries, metal plating, food preparation
etc. requires perennial source of water. Mineral content of water may also be an important factor. Treatment of water is an
expense to be considered while comparing economics of different locations.
Drainage facilities are important for process industries otherwise disposal of process waster can create lot of di fficulties.
4. Transport facilities:
Transportation cost to the value added is a key determinant of the plant location. The structure of the transportation cost
depends on (i) Characteristics of the commodity (ii) average distance of shipment (iii) medi um of shipment: rail, road, and air
sea.
The need for transport arises because raw materials and fuel are to be moved to factory site and finished goods are to be
transported from factory to markets. Other things being equal since transport cost has a m ajor effect on product cost, the
regions well served by transport facilities are most suitable for industrial locations.
Plant location should be such that required labour is easily available in the neighbourhood. Importing labour from outside is
usually costly and it causes lot of administrative problems. Availability of required labour locally is better since problem
of arranging accommodation and other related problems do not arise. Since normally workers with specific skills are required,
some sort of training facility should also be available in the neighborhood. Skilled employees are easily available if ITI’s,
or Engineering colleges are there in the neighbourhood.
In order to disperse industries and ensure balanced economic growth, both Central and State government offer a package of
incentives for setting up industries in particular locations. Exemption from excise duty, sales tax and octroi, soft loans
from financial institutions, subsidy in electricity charges, etc. are some of the incentives offered.
Since taxes and duties levied by the State Government and Local bodies substantially influence product cost, the incidence of
such taxes/levies must be taken into account while selecting a community/site.
7. Climatic conditions:
Climatic factors may not have a major influence these days because of modern air conditioning facilities available today.
However, it may be important factor for certain industries like textile mills, which require high humidity.
Community attitudes towards supporting hostile trade union activities are an important factor. Locating facilities in a
certain region/community may not be desirable as frequent labour problems and interruptions are harmful to the plant in the
long run. Political situation in the state and attitude of the government towards labour activities also influences selection
of the site for the plant.
9. Safety requirement:
Accommodation is needed unless the employees are local residents. Accommodation should be easily available, comparatively
cheap and near some public transport stop.
The locational area should be fully developed, be accessible by road and should have a convenient and efficient public
transport system operating between the area and the township to enable employees, officials, customers and suppliers to make
easy trips for their work
Community attitudes towards work (i.e. whether the people in the location are hard working or otherwise) as well as their
attitudes towards the incoming entrepreneurs (helpful and cooperative or otherwise) can make or mar an industry. Locational
decisions, therefore, must take such factors also into account particularly while setting u p labour intensive units.
Site selection should also take into account topography and soil structure of the land. The soil structure must be capable of
bearing loads of foundations. Though mode rn building techniques can overcome the limitations of the soil, but if considerable
improvement is required then selection of a low cost and may ultimately turn out to be expensive.
Site size (Plot size) must be large enough to accommodate the present production facilities, parking and access facilities but
also leave sufficient room for future expansion. As a general rule, a site five times the actual plant size is considered
minimum for all these things including future expansion.
An ideal location is one where the cost of obtaining materials and processing them into finished product plus the cost of
distributing the finished product to customers is minimum.
Step 2: Estimate expenses on materials, transport, wages, power etc for each location on each of the above factors.
Step 3: Collect data on intangible factors like community facilities, community attitudes etc.
Step 4: Analyse the tangible data for each location and calculate rate of return on investment.
Step 6: Compare the intangible data for the different locations and select the optimal location considering intangible
data.
Q.3) (b) What are objectives of a good layout? Discuss any six principles of a good layout?
Answer.3)(b)
Only through an efficient layout, the organization can attain the following objectives:
(vi) Greater flexibility for changes in product design and for future expansion.
(vii) Better working conditions by eliminating causes of excessive noise, objectionable odor smoke etc.
No layout can satisfy each and every principle of a good layout. Some criterion may conflict with some other criterion and as
a result no layout can be ideal it has to integrate all factors into the best possible compromise.
The plant and machinery in case of product layout and departments in case of process layout should be arranged as per
sequence of operations of most of the products.
? Since straight line is the shortest distance between any two points, men and materials as far as possible should be made
to move along the straight path
A door may be made in a wall or a hole may be drilled in a ceiling if that eliminates or reduces material handling in place of
stairs or a distant door.
• Backtracking and duplicated movements consume more time, involve un -necessary materials handling, add to cost and lead to
inefficiency.
• Raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods should be piled vertically one above another rather than being strewn
on the floor.
• Pallets or equivalents should be made use of to pile up several layers one above another
• Area below the work tables or in the cupboards built into the wall are welcome since they reduce requirement of space
• All departments should be smoothly integrated, convenient to service and easy to supervise
• Every piece of positioning or screening or partitioning should be scrutinized and carefully planned.
• Special cupboards, enclosures, offices, partitions etc. should be avoided except when their utility is established beyond
doubt.
• Machines should be kept sufficiently apart and with reasonable clearance from
The wall so that lubrication, adjustment and replacement of belts, removal of parts at the time of repairs etc can be done
conveniently by the maintenance staff.
Area in front of electrical panels and fire extinguishers should be kept free from obstructions.
Q.4) How does production planning differ from production control? What are the key functions of production planning and
control?
Answer.4)
Production planning versus production control.
Planning involves preparations of load charts and fitting various work orders into uncommitted time available on the company’s
facilities (men or machines).
Planning involves forwarding thinking regarding the remedial action to be taken if the job falls behind schedule.
Control is seeing the requirements are actually made available at the right place and in the right quantities.
Control involves actual seeing that the jobs are started and completed as per schedule prepared by the scheduling cell of the
PPC.
Control involves keeping track of what is happening and collecting information as to what has happened.
Control involves suggesting remedial action when the job is falling behind schedule.
Control is thus a diffused activity (in the shops) and includes functions such as dispatching, progressing and expediting.
(i) Regular functions are those, which are generally assigned to PPC in most of the organizations through the importance of
the function, may vary from industry to industry.
(ii) Optional functions are those, which may be assigned to PPC depending upon policy of the management of the firm.
Order Preparation includes activities like making of work orders, converting work orders to shop orders, preparing auxiliary
orders and releasing such orders to those concerned to authorize their activities
Materials control concerns preparations of materials estimates, indenting non-stock materials, ascertaining availability of
materials purchased to stock, continual follow-up with purchase and stores for timely receipt of materials, and advising stores
to allocate required quantities or available materials (alternatively on their receipt) against specific shop orders.
Process planning or Routing concerns fixation of method of manufacture: operations and their sequence, machine tool for each
operation, jigs and fixtures, measuring instruments and gauges etc. to enable shops to produce goods of the right quality at
the lowest cost.
Tools control concerns preparations of estimates of cutting tools (Standards as week As non-standards tools), gauges and
measuring instruments, jigs and fixtures etc indenting non-stick tooling: follow up with tool room for timely manufacture of
jigs and fixtures; periodical replenishment of worn-out-non-consumable tooling (e.g. work arbors, collets, copying masters,
Allen keys, spanners, etc.
Scheduling concerns preparation of machine loads, fixation of calendar dates of various operations to be performed on a job,
coordination with sales to confirm delivery dates of new items and periodical preparation of dispatch schedules of regular
items.
Dispatching concerns preparation and distribution of shop orders and manufacturing instructions to the concerned department as
their authority to perform the work according to the predetermined schedule.
Progressing concerns collection of data from manufacturing shops, recording of progress of work, and comparing progress against
the plan.
Expediting concerns intensive progress chasing to identify delays and interruptions which may hold up production, devising
cures from time to time to keep rate of production in line with the schedule, communicating possible failure in delivery
commitments to Sales Department.
Capacity planning concerns estimation of requirements of men and machines as the basis of decision making to meet the firm’s
increased volume of business (Some companies prefer to assign this function to Engineering department.
Demand forecasting concerns making projection of company’s product market. Though, long term forecasts are given by Sales
Department but short term forecasts required for materials planning, machine loading, sub contract ing etc may be prepared by
PPC department
Q.12 (a) What is critical path? What does it signify? How is it identified?
Answer.2)(a)
Critical path analysis, an important aid to planning, scheduling and coordinating the activities if large scale proje cts. Is a
synthesis of two independent techniques: Programme Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) and Critical Path Method (CPM).
Though the two techniques were developed independently, they are only superficially different. The two method have many
features in common and are now combined into a technique called Critical Path Analysis (CPA) or Network Analysis.
There are three basic different between a PERT network and CPM network:
• PERT is event oriented while CPM is activity oriented (i.e. PERT pr epares network from events while CPM builds if from
activities)
• PERT provides for an allowance for uncertainty while CPM does not (i.e. PERT makes three time estimates for each activity
while CPM makes one time estimate)
• Activity time in CPM technique are related to costs while it is not so in PERT since it is event oriented
(i) Forces through pre-planning. Each and every activity compromising the project is identified and recorded. Nothing is
left to memory or chance which prevents crises in scheduling
(ii) Increases coordination of tasks as technological relationship between the activities suggests which activities can run
simultaneously and which should succeed others.
(iii) Helps computations of different project duration’s for different level of resources and thereby select a plan that
minimizes total project cost.
(iv) Indicates optimal start and finish times of each activity of the project.
(v) Defines areas of responsibility of different departmental heads for timely execution of the project.
(vi) Facilitates progress reporting and limits unnecessary discussion at the progress meetings.
(vii) Identifies troubles spot often in advance and apply remedial measures.
(viii) Enables the plan to be revised in accordance with changes/changing circumstances.
(ix) Helps to exercise “control by exception” and prevents cost overruns.
A Project comprises a series of activities and the identification of the individual activities requires knowledge and
experience of the men responsible for the planning of the project. Even the preliminaries -mere listing of the activities-make
the operating personnel:
• Observe critically the way in which the various activities interact or compete for scarce resources
• Improve upon the original plans even before network is formally drawn and analyzed.
A project, therefore, must be torn into a set of identifiable activities. There are no set rules but general guidelines are as
under:
• An activity should represent the smallest unit of the operation or set of operations over which management desires
control.
• An activity should represent an operation or set of operations, which can be performed using a particular kind of
equipment or a special skill. For example in construction project, plumbing is considered as one activity while wiring can be
considered as another activity since the first activity requires plumbers and the second activity needs electricians.
Q.12) (b)
Answer:
(a) Expected time of an activity can be obtained from the three time estimates using the formula:
te = a + 4m +b
6
te = 2 + 4 x 3 + 10
6
te = 24 = 4
6
Expected times of all activities of the network, calculated on above lines, are tabulated below.
6 3
6
4 6
4 1
Critical path is 1-3,3-5,5-6 and the duration for the project is 16 weeks (4+6+6)
Variance is
Vi = (b –a) X (b – a)
6 6
V1-3 = 4
9
V3-5 = 16
9
V5-6 = 25
9
V = 5
Standard deviation Z = T - Tcp
?
= 19 -16
?5
= 3
2.236
= 1.34
?The probability of completion of critical path by the schedule time of 19 weeks = 91%
Q.5) What is preventive maintenance? Why it is better than Breakdown Maintenance? What are the key activities of Preventive
Maintenance?
Answer.5)
Preventive maintenance anticipates failures and adopts necessary actions to check failures before they occur. It includes
activities like inspection, lubrication cleaning and unkeeps, minor adjustments and replacements found necessary at the time of
inspection etc. Preventive maintenance can be either: running maintenance or “shut down maintenance”. Running maintenance
includes maintenance activities (e.g. minor adjustments In machines revealed through inspections, lubrication, cleaning and
unkeep etc.) Which are carried out when the machine is still r unning. Shutdown maintenance includes preventive
maintenance activities such as minor component replacement whose needs are identified through inspections, which require
stoppage of Machines. Preventive inspection is one of the key activities of preventiv e maintenance which is usually
performed by making use of human senses – watch) eye), listen (ear), Touch (hand, leg, body) smell (nose) and taste (tongue) –
but the trend is Changing towards use of condition monitoring instruments. Such maintenance. Pra ctice is known as predictive
maintenance or condition based maintenance.
Q.10) (a) What are X-R Charts? How are they made and used in controlling a process?
Answer.10)
X-R chart is a pair of chart consisting of a average (called X chart) and a range
Chart (called R chart) placed one below another on a piece of graph paper. The X chart is used to control the mean value of
the characteristic an R-chart is used to restrict the range of variations in the values. X -R charts are drawn when the
characteristics are measurable. Each chart consists of three values: a central line, upper control limit and lower control
limit. The central line represents the arithmetic average of the sample means which equals the mean of the population, u. The
upper and lower control limits are located at three standard deviation on either side of the central line.
Samples of fixed size are drawn at regular intervals and measurements are taken. The samples wise values of the mean
and range are plotted in their respective X and R charts.
The spread of sample points in the charts is studied to decide the remedial action (if any) to be taken. The X chart analyses
whether or not the mean of the quality Characteristics is within control while R-chart analyses whether or not the variability
is within control.
A pre-requisite to the preparation of the chart is the decision on the following aspects:
• Quality Characteristics refer to the property of the product, which is to be assessed. The quality characteristics must
be capable of being measured. In case of more than quality characteristics, separate chart is made for each quality
characteristic.
• Sample size refers to number of pieces comprising each sample. Sample size is an important decision. It is a common
practice to use sample of n = 4 or 5 to have low appraisal cost. Large samples such as n = 15 or 20 are used if the process
standard deviation is large.
• Sample Population refers to the number of samples to be collected to construct a control chart. The number of samples
must be sufficient. Usually, 20 samples each of size 4 or 5 are enough to have good estimates of the process average (X) and
dispersion (R).
• Time Interval measures the time gap between consecutive samples. Time interval, as a genera rule, should be proportional
to the average frequency of out-of-control conditions. It is a fairly complex decision since a number of factors such as cost
economy, susceptibility of the process to disturbances; convenience of the inspector etc. requires to be considered.
(a) Collect sufficient samples spread over a reasonable period. Each sample must be of equal size.
(b) Measure each component comprising the sample for the given quality characteristic
(c) Record individual measurements on a work data sheet.
A The grand average, which is written as, X (X double bar) is the average of the sample averages and is obtained by
dividing the total of the averages of all the samples by the total number of samples.
B The mean range, which is written as, R (R bar) is the average of the ranges and is obtained by dividing the total of the
ranges of the samples by the total number of samples.
A Set up a control chart with the central line drawn at X (X double bar), upper control limit located X + A2R (R bar) and
the lower control limit set up at X-A2R.
B Plot the averages to see whether the process was under control when samples were drawn.
C If all points fall within the control limits, the process is said to be under control
D If process is not under control (indicated by some points falling outside the control limits), eliminate points outside
the control limits and compute new trial control limits for the remaining points.
E Repeat step 4 (d) until all points fall within the control limits
F Control limits in a particular situation should be revised from time to time as additional data is accumulated.
Step 5: Calculate control limits of the range chart
A The control chart for range chart is set up with central line as R, upper cont rol limit (UCLR) located at D4R above the
central line and lower control limit (LCL) at D3R below the central line
B Plot the value of the range of each sample.
C If all points fall within the control limits no modification is necessary unless it is desired to reduce the process
dispersion
D if range chart exhibits lack of control indicated by some points falling outside the control limits, eliminate those
points out of control and compute new trial control limits
E Repeat step 5 (d) until all points fall within the control limits.
F Control limits in a practical situation should be revised time to time as additional data is accumulated.
Q10 (b) ABC company produces a solvent, which must contain 3 percent of alcohol. It tries to maintain the actual percentage at
3 + 0.3 percent. It tests hourly in samples of five. The following table shows the results of last five samples. Set up a
control chart for mean and examine whether the process is under control.
A) Solution:
(i) Collect data
(ii) Calculate mean (X bar) and range(R bar)
1 2.92 0.3
2 2.98 0.1
3 3.06 0.1
4 3 0
5 3 0.2
= 2.992
= 0.14
= 3.476
= 2.507
= 0 x 0.14
= 0
= 2.114 x 0.14
= 0.29596
Q.6) What is method study? Describe the procedural steps to develo p easier and effective methods.
Answer.6)
Method study is the systematic recording and critical examination of existing and proposed ways of doing work, as a means of
developing and applying easier and more effective methods and reducing costs.
Method study is an organized approach and its investigation rests on the following six basic steps outlined in the block
diagram
• Select the work to be analyzed.
• Record all facts relating to the existing method.
• Examine the recorded facts critically but impartially.
• Develop the most economical method commensurate with plant Requirements
• Install the new method as standard practice.
• Maintain the new method.
Selections of the jobs to be studied for methods improvement by the method study practioner is a managerial responsibility and
it (selection) may be based on economic technical or human consideration. Economic consideration justifies selection based on
the economic worth (i.e. money saving potential) of the job.
Technical consideration identifies jobs, which require studies to overcome manufacturing difficulties (excessive rejection,
relaxation in prefixed performance standards, inability if the shops to stick to specified machining parameters such as speeds,
feeds, depth of cut etc., inconsistent quality etc.) Human consideration in job selection is usually given weightage while
introducing method study practices for the first time.
Recording of facts
Systematic recording is the mo st crucial step in method improvement. Since recording by long hand (or by descriptive method)
has its limitations, it is not recommended for use in method study. Instead, five symbols and eight charting conventions are
used to record facts relating to the job under study. Five typical symbols are O, ||, ?, D and V and eight charting
conventions concern composition of the chart, reject, rework, repletion, change of state, introducing of new material, combined
events and numbering of events. The document on which details of the process are recorded by the above referred symbols and
conventions is called chart. There are four basic types of chart: (i) operation process chart (ii) Flow process chart (iii)
multiple activity charts and (iv) two handed process chart.
Besides charts, two types of diagrams-flow diagram and string diagram are drawn when recording details of an existing layout.
Travel chart is another typical chart, which is used to record frequency of movements (weight x distance) between work
centres/departments.
Repetitive short cycle operation which involves quick hand/feel motions (i.e. microscopic motions) may be studied with micro
motion study. Glibreth, founder father of micro motion study, also developed photographic techniques cal led cyclograph and
chronocylegraph to record path of the motions of the members of the body.
Critical examination
Critical examination aims to analyze the facts critically and thereby give rise to alternatives, which form the basis of
selection and development of easier, and effective methods.
Critical examination is conducted through a systematic and methodical questioning process. Each activity recorded on the
chart, whether it relates to processing or inspection, or material handling, or to any oth er aspect, is picked up one at a time
and is examined minutely. The questioning process is considered under five major heads, namely the purpose, the place, the
sequence, the person and the means. These five aspects in critical examination are referred to as five governing
considerations.
Development and selection stage concerns short listing of ideas generated at the critical examination stage, testing each short
listed idea for its technical and economic feasibility, and making selection among the alternatives wherever choice exists. To
develop ideas and to ascertain their technical and economical feasibility, the method study practioner needs to solicit the
cooperation of personnel from different departments of the company. Various techniques available for the development and
selection purpose are: cost benefit analysis, break even analysis, investment analysis and critical path analysis.
Installation
‘Installation’ (or implementation) of the proposed method involves preparation of project report on recommendations making oral
presentation to the top management, securing approval of the decision maker, assisting line management during implementation,
arranging training of workmen, and getting jobs (operations) retime after implementation, arranging training of workmen, and
getting jobs (operations) retimed after implementation.
Maintenance
“ Maintenance” phase is the follow up phase after implementation, which serves as a monitoring and control mechanism . It helps
to ensure that the revised methods are set into concrete and workmen do not revert back to old methods. It also provides an
opportunity to the practitioner to assess the effectiveness of the approach followed by him and makes changes in the
methodology (if required).
Q.9) (a) What desirable conditions need to be present to be present to guarantee success of an incentive scheme?
Answer.9)
• Administrative simplicity:
The incentive system should be simple and must be easily understood by the workers and their representatives. An incentives
scheme, which can be understood, only by engineers and mathematicians or a scheme which involves the use of complex formulate
or references and cross -references is sure to fail. The incentive scheme should be such that workmen can calculate their own
earnings easily and quickly.
• Minimum clerical work:
The system should fit into existing system of production and cost control. It should not involve any significant addition to
the clerical work.
• Maximum coverage:
The system should cover as many workmen as possible. A scheme if applied to a few workmen creates a demoralizing effect on the
morale of those not covered by the scheme.
• Direct
Incentive payments should increase at least in direct proportion to the increase in output by the operator. There are two
reasons:
Firstly because it is more difficult to producer extra units and secondly because saving in the overheads are far greater at
higher levels of production.
• Period of Payment
The period of payment should be as short as possible
Further the incentive plan should be such that it provides an opportunity to all average workers to earn reasonable earnings.
• Safeguards
The scheme should be fair not only to the employees but also to the employer. Safeguarding clauses as under should be
incorporated to protect.
a. Management’s right to change a standard when there are changes in methods. Materials and machines
b. Management’s right to withdraw or discontinue temporarily a scheme during bad period.
c. Management’s right to initiate disciplinary action against operators who continually produce sub -standard articles.
d. Management’s right to initiate disciplinary action against employees who, time and again, do not achieve minimum standard
of production even in the presence of fair and accurate standards.
e. Management’s right to initiate disciplinary action against employees who, time and again are found using speeds and feeds
higher than those recommended in the process sheet (or operational layouts)
• Consistency of Plan
The plan should be consistent over a period of time. Frequent changes in the plan make it’s functioning difficult. Faith in
plan is lost if there are frequent revisions.
• Continuous Use
The scheme should be in continuous use. The temporary use of the scheme in good times and its discontinuation in bad times
makes it’s functioning difficult.
= 0.25
= 0.25 x 80
100
= 0.2
Similarly, average cycle time and normal time for all the elements are calculated and tabulated a s below
= 0.1473
True/False
Question After goods have been manufactured, route sheets and operation layouts should not be collected back.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question In case of centralised inspection, inspection rooms generally become bottleneck and cause delay in taking
action regarding rejection or rework.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question During set up of X bar-R control chart, control limts should be practically revised from time to time as
additional data is accumulated.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Floor inspection delays the identification of faults which can not be rectified immediately before large lots
are spoiled.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection is required on WIP prior to the key, critical or costly operation.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Repetitive movements between work stations which are difficult to be traced on string diagrams can be
conveniently shown on flow diagrams.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question An activity can share the same tail event and same head event with any other activity.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Independent float either affects the float of preceding activities or that of succeeding activities.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question F W Taylor devised a system for classifying motions into basic divisions called Therbligs
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
Factor Analysis Method to evaluate layouts Technique for evolving and analysis of layouts
True/False
Question Job life is one of the factors that influence Process Planning
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Following are some of the Principles of Management advocated by F W Taylor
Correct Answer Selection of best worker for each particular task , Division of work between worker and management ,
Training and development of the workmen
Your Answer Selection of best worker for each particular task , Division of work between worker and management , Training
and development of the workmen
True/False
Question Quality control determines what, when, and how m uch to inspect while inspection actually conducts examination
of goods.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question F W Taylor devised a system for classifying motions into basic divisions called Therbligs
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The event numbers as far as possible reflect the logical relationships of the activities.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection is often more practical and economical than sampling inspection.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Both, preventive and breakdown maintenance work must be assigned to the same team.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Objective of Work Study is to improve Productivity
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Breakdown of machines, absenteeism of worker does not dislocate the manufacturing activity in process layout
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Since value of c can never be negativee, hence" if LCLp works out to be negative, it is taken as zero."
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The dispatching function is of very importance in flow and mass production units.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question An ideal OC curve is never possible only with cent percent inspection.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The operator should not stop production if first piece is not approved by the inspector.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question For p-chart, the central line of fraction defectives is determined by average percentage defectives.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question A properly designed sampling plan can control sampling errors and completely eliminate them.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question A lot declared rejected in sampling inspection should not be inspected 100% in any case.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question The plotting of activities - critical, non-critical and dummy activities- is strictly according to their
precedence relationship.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Pessimistic time b p
Expected time Te Te
Optimistic time a o
True/False
Question In Gantt Chart, the horizontal lines devide vertical lines into sections which represents either operations
or work centres.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Floor inspection promotes tendency of machines to drift out of limits and produce defectives.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question A sampling plan which perfectly discriminates will have vertical OC curve.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question An ideal OC curve is never possible only with cent percent inspection.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The operator should not stop production if first piece is not approved by the inspector.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
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 Multiple Answer
Question Expediting function is concerned with following activities
Correct Answer Progress chasing to identify delays which may hold up production , Communicating possible delays in
delivery date commitment to sales department , Devising cures to keep rate of production in line with schedule
Your Answer Recording progress of work , Communicating possible delays in delivery date commitment to sales department ,
Devising cures to keep rate of production in line with schedule
True/False
Question A properly designed sampling plan can control sampling errors and completely eli minate them.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Grouping of machines gives a lot of flexibility in loading and scheduling
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question A lot declared rejected in sampling inspection should not be inspected 100% in any case.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question The plotting of activities - critical, non-critical and dummy activities- is strictly according to their
precedence relationship.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Pessimistic time b p
Expected time Te Te
Optimistic time a o
True/False
Question In Gantt Chart, the horizontal lines devide vertical lines into sections which represents either operations
or work centres.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Floor inspection promotes tendency of machines to drift out of limits and produce defectives.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question A sampling plan wh ich perfectly discriminates will have vertical OC curve.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Floor inspection delays the identification of faults which can not be rectified immediately before large lots
are spoiled.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Complexity and difficulty of Planning is influenced by types of layout
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
True/False
Question For p-chart, p bar is the ratio of total number of units inspected to the total number of units defectives.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Systematic maintenance system can completely eliminate the wear and tear of machines.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question A network should be progression of activities always moving forward.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question It would not affect the project completion time if non -critical activities take little loner time than
planned.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Forcasting requirement for indirect material Past consumption analysis technique Past consumption analysis technique
True/False
Question The dispatching function is of very importance in flow and mass production units.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question An activity should represent an operation or set of operations which can be performed using a particular kind
of equipment or a special skill.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
True/False
Question In case of forward pass computation, the earliest event time of a plain event equals the earliest event time
of the preceding event plus duration of activity emanating from the preceding event.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
True/False
Question As a general rule, the number of tail event of an activity is more than that of it's head event.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
Select The Blank
Question The ________ is the probability that a good lot will be rejected by the sampling plan.
Correct Answer Producer's risk
Your Answer Producer's risk
True/False
Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question In case of X bar, if the process is not under control indicated by some points falling outside the control
limits, such points outside the control limits are eliminated and new trial control limits for the remaining points are
computed.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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 False
True/False
Question A load chart specifies the work to be carried out by each person of company during shift hours.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Cellular layout is based on the concept of Group Technology
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question In case of forward pass computation, the earliest event time of the first event is zero.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question As a general rule, a site five times the actual plant s ize is considered minimum for parking, access
facilities and future expansion.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Independent float either affects the float of preceding activities or that of succeeding activities.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Site selection should also take into account topography and soil structure of the land.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Kanban system is essentially a computer based system for production scheduling and control
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
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 False
True/False
Question In case of X bar, if the process is not under control indicated by some points falling outside the control
limits, such points outside the control limits are eliminated and new trial control limits for the remaining points are
computed.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Lubrication survey should never be done for a new machine.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question In case of forward pass computation, the earliest event time of the first event is zero.
Correct Answer True
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
True/False
Question Operation process charts though indicates the sequence of events but do not show movements.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question One major difference between CPM and PERT is the former's adaptability for the projects where high degree of
uncertainty prevails and activity times during performance are expected to vary considerably for certain activities.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Following are some of the Principles of Management advocated by F W Taylor
Correct Answer Selection of best worker for each particular task , Division of work between worker and management ,
Training and development of the workmen
Your Answer Selection of best worker for each particular task , Division of work between worker and management , Training
and development of the workmen
True/False
Question Even in a small set up wherein maintenance of a machine is looked after by a mechanic cum worker, he should
report directly to the person responsible for the manufacturing operations.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question A network can have more than one starting event but completion event must be onl y one.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
How much to inspect Sampling or cent percent inspection Sampling or cent percent inspection
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question How the concept of float is helpful to planners?
Correct Answer To decide priorities in allocation of resources , To minimize the requirement of resources , To prevent
peaks and valleys in requirement of resources
Your Answer To decide priorities in allocation of resources , To minimize the requirement of resources , To prevent peaks
and valleys in requirement of resources
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
True/False
Question Availability of training schools, colleges and management institutes reduces the company's internal training
needs.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Tool breakage has got nearly zero chances in case of eventual breakdown.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question In case of control chart, large smaples such as n=15 or 20 are used if the process standard deviation is
small.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
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
True/False
Question In case of centralised inspection, inspection rooms generally become bottleneck and cause delay in taking
action regarding rejection or rework.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The problems of congestion, bottlenecks and backtracking can not be visualized by using templates and models.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Which varaible is taken along the abscissa or X axis?
Correct Answer Time
Your Answer Quality
True/False
Question Delay in completion of projects result in unwelcome add itions to the fixed manufacturing expenses.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Shop order is one of the subsidiary order
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Kanban system is essentially a computer based system for production scheduling and
control
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
control.
Correct Answer Normal distribution
Your Answer Normal distribution
True/False
Question Floor inspection promotes tendency of machines to drift out of limits and produce
defectives.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question In case of two handed process chart, inspection symbol is used when check by touch
or feel is involved.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
production standards
Your Answer Absenteeism , Change in operation sequence , Machine breakdowns
study?
Correct Answer Operators awaiting instructions from supervisor , Worker waiting for his turn
manufacturing cycle
True/False
Question Complexity and difficulty of Planning is influenced by types of layout
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
generating alternatives which form the basis for selection and development of improved methods?
Correct Answer Critical examination
Your Answer Development and selection
function of dispatching?
Correct Answer Operational layouts , Move orders , Pre-filled stores issue orders
Your Answer Operational layouts , Move orders , Pre-filled stores issue orders
him by the specified rate per piece, in the straight piece rate method.
Correct Answer Multiplying
Your Answer Dividing
True/False
Question F W Taylor devised a system for classifying motions into basic divisions called Therbligs
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Only skilled worker can use the fixed limit gauge.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
durations of activities along each path. , Enumerate all paths in the network and list down
durations of activities along each path. , Enumerate all paths in the network and list down
True/False
Question There is no need for progressing when the customers do the follow-up on their own
True/False
Question The component produced on completely automatic machines may be subjected to
sampling inspection while parts produced on semi -automatic and completely manual operated
True/False
Question In case of two handed process chart, the simultaneous activities of both hands are
be defined as
Correct Answer Operation
Your Answer Operation
documents
Correct Answer Sales Order , Work order , Shop order
Your Answer Sales Order , Work order , Shop order
characteristics with the help of special equipment which is not available at the producing company.
Correct Answer Inspection order
Your Answer Inspection order
Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer
________
Correct Answer Scheduling
Your Answer Scheduling
True/False
Question Cellular layout is based on the concept of Group Technology
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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
called
Correct Answer Factory
Your Answer Factory
estimate?
Correct Answer Level of uncertainty
Your Answer Level of uncertainty
represents ________.
Correct Answer Units of measurement
Your Answer No. of Jobs
True/False
Question After goods have been manufactured, route sheets and operation layouts
should not be collected back.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question For p-chart, p bar is the ratio of total number of units inspected to the total
number of units defectives.
Correct Answer False
Bottom compartment of control Bunch of work orders arranged in Bunch of work orders arranged in a
board a sequence in which they are to sequence in which they are to be
be processed. processed.
Control board Pictorial view of machine loading Pictorial view of machine loading
activity activity
Top compartment of control board Work order of item currently Work order of item currently being
being worked on the machine worked on the machine
Middle compartment of control Work order of item to be Work order of item to be processed
board processed next on the machine next on the machine
True/False
Question Cellular layout is based on the concept of Group Technology
True/False
Question The control chart for number of defectives is more convenient to make than
control chart for fraction defectives sincethe fugure of number of defectives
units can be directly taken from the inspection report.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question The steeper the OC curve, the better is the discrimination between good and
bad lots.
Correct Answer True
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
True/False
Question Use of accurate measuring instruments and better supervision for inspectors
is not possible in case of floor inspection as co mpared to centralised
inspection system.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Dust gets mixed with lubricants, forms an abrasive substance and causes
pre-mature failure of machinery.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Process Planning is concerned with decisions regarding requirement of
machines and manpower for meeting customer demand
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question All activities lying on the non-critical paths must have total float and free
float.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer Use of optimum speeds and feeds , Subcontracting , Job splitting
Correct Answer Adequate maintenance of quality , Ensures parts are within specified limits
of accuracy , Gives economy in production through reduction of defective
work
Your Answer Adequate maintenance of quality , Ensures parts are within specified limits
of accuracy , Gives economy in production through reduction of defective
work
True/False
Question Even in a small set up wherein maintenance of a machine is looked after by
a mechanic cum worker, he should report directly to the person responsible
for the manufacturing operations.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Inspection should be conducted on all incoming materials, semifinished
items, bought out components, subcontract items prior to any operation,
assembly.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Since value of c can never be negativee, hence" if LCLp works out to be
negative, it is taken as zero."
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Maintenance function must be decentralised apart from a size of a
manufacturing organisation for it's better functioning.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Repetitive movements between work stations which are difficult to be
traced on string diagrams can be conveniently shown on flow diagrams.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Inspection should be avoided prior to long run of a manufacturing stage as
it becomes duplication of work and cost.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Delay in completion of projects result in unwelcome additions to the fixed
manufacturing expenses.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question In case of X bar, if the process is not under control indicated by some
points falling outside the control limits, such points outside the control limits
are eliminated and new trial control limits for the remaining points are
computed.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question While numbering as per Fulkerson's rule, arrows emerging from the initial
event are deleted so as to create one or more initial events.
Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Material may or may not be available at the time of preparation
Your Answer Material may or may not be available at the time of preparation
Correct Answer It is a type of mixed layout , Uses concept of Group Technology , Facilities
are grouped in to cells
Your Answer It is a type of mixed layout , Uses concept of Group Technology , Facilities
are grouped in to cells
True/False
Question Systematic maintenance system can completely eliminate the wear and tear
of machines.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Inspection Order can be a verbal order
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
True/False
Question The plotting of activities - critical, non-critical and
dummy activities- is strictly according to their precedence
relationship.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Fixed cost is lower in case of continuous production than
intermittent production.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Floor inspection promotes tendency of machines to drift
out of limits and produce defectives.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question While making X bar-R-chart, values of X bar and R are
recoded samplewise either on the extreme right of the individual
measurements on the data sheet or in a separate sheet.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection is often more practical and
economical than sampling inspection.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question A sampling plan which perfectly discriminates will have
vertical OC curve.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Sample sizes for the construction of p-chart are typicaly
larger that for Xbar-R-charts.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question It would not affect the project completion time if
non-critical activities take little loner time than planned.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Every network does not necessarily have a critical path.
True/False
Question Scrap allowance is added to net requirement of material while
ordering for material
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Dust gets mixed with lubricants, forms an abrasive substance
and causes pre-mature failure of machinery.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question It would not affect the project completion time if non-critical
activities take little loner time than planned.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Flow process charts do record movements as well as visual
pictures.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Process Planning is concerned with decisions regarding
requirement of machines and manpower for meeting customer
demand
Correct Answer False
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
True/False
Question F W Taylor devised a system for classifying motions into basic
divisions called Therbligs
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question In case of X bar, if the process is not under control indicated by
some points falling outside the control limits, such points outside
the control limits are eliminated and new trial control limits for the
remaining points are computed.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Maintenance function must be decentralised apart from a size of
a manufacturing organisation for it's better functioning.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Process Sheets for parts in batch production are not maintained
as standard process sheet
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Theoretical capacity equals number of normal working hours of
that machine.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Skill of labour force in a product type layout is usually higher
than in the process type of layout
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Diversified labour is adequately available in rural area as
compared to urban area.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question In case of backward pass computation, the latest event time of
the end event equals to the earliest event time minus duration of
that activity.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Suburban location provides the compromise netween rural and
urban locations.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Even in a small set up wherein maintenance of a machine is
looked after by a mechanic cum worker, he should report directly
to the person responsible for the manufacturing operations.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Kanban system is essentially a computer based system for
production scheduling and control
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question For p-chart, p bar is the ratio of total number of units inspected to
the total number of units defectives.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question The control chart for number of defectives is more convenient to
make than control chart for fraction defectives sincethe fugure of
number of defectives units can be directly taken from the
inspection report.
Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and
unskilled labour can be available , Plant expansion is easier due
to less or no restriction for building and construction
Your Answer Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and
unskilled labour can be available , Availability of excellent
transportation and communication facilities
True/False
Question Flow process charts do record movements as well as visual
pictures.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question The OC curve is based on the assumption that if the lot is large
in comparison to the sample, the probabilities of the OC curve
will follow a poisson distribution.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question In case of X bar-R charts, statistical limits are calculated from
averages of samples of n (4,5,…) instead of single sample of
large size to reduce the spread of natural variability.
Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Master production schedule , Product structure , Lead time for
procurement/manufacturing
Your Answer Master production schedule , Product structure , Lead time for
procurement/manufacturing
True/False
Question Shape od an OC curve is a function of sample size and the
acceptance number.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question For p-chart, "Inspection by variables" is much faster than
"Inspection by attributes"
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection is a must if the inspection is of
destructive nature.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Since value of p can never be positive, hence" if LCLp works out
to be positive, it is taken as zero."
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question An ideal OC curve is never possible only with cent percent
inspection.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question The operator should not stop production if first piece is not
approved by the inspector.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Originating process of raw material influence Process Planning
True/False
Question A network should employ only those dummy activities which are
absolutely necessary.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question While making X bar-R-chart, values of X bar and R are recoded
samplewise either on the extreme right of the individual
measurements on the data sheet or in a separate sheet.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Even if any activity on the critical path is delayed, project
completes on the scheduled time.
Correct Answer False
Correct Answer Single sampling plan , Double sampling plan , Multiple sampling
plan
Your Answer Single sampling plan , Double sampling plan , Multiple sampling
plan
True/False
Question Diversified labour is adequately available in rural area as
compared to urban area.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question The control chart for number of defectives is more convenient to
make than control chart for fraction defectives sincethe fugure of
number of defectives units can be directly taken from the
inspection report.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question In case of two handed process chart, the simultaneous activities
of both hands are recorded opposite to each other on the chart.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question All activities lying on the non-critical paths must have total float
and free float.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question In case of backward pass computation, the latest event time of
the end event equals to the earliest event time minus duration of
that activity.
True/False
Question Latest finishing date is the latest event time of the tail event.
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
True/False
Question Breakdown of machines, absenteeism of worker does not dislocate the
manufacturing activity in process layout
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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
True/False
Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Operation Process Chart provides information on time and distances
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
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
True/False
Question Planned lubrication is said to be the nervous system of the equipment.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question A network should be progression of activities always moving forward.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question For p-chart, the central line of fraction defectives is determined by average
percentage defectives.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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
True/False
Question Breakdown of machines, absenteeism of worker does not dislocate the
manufacturing activity in process layout
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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
True/False
Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Operation Process Chart provides information on time and distances
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
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
True/False
Question Planned lubrication is said to be the nervous system of the equipment.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question A network should be progression of activities always moving forward.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question For p-chart, the central line of fraction defectives is determined by average
percentage defectives.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question A network should employ only those dummy activities which are absolutely necessary.
True/False
Question While making X bar-R-chart, values of X bar and R are recoded samplewise either on
the extreme right of the individual measurements on the data sheet or in a separate
sheet.
Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Single sampling plan , Double sampling plan , Multiple sampling plan
Your Answer Single sampling plan , Double sampling plan , Multiple sampling plan
Correct Answer Overlapping of operations , Effective Capacity per work centre , Performance standards
Your Answer Overlapping of operations , Effective Capacity per work centre , Performance standards
True/False
Question Diversified labour is adequately available in rural area as compared to urban area.
Your Answer Operation process chart , Multiple activity chart , Flow process chart
True/False
Question The operator should not stop production if first piece is not approved by the inspector.
True/False
Question In case of two handed process chart, the simultaneous activities of both hands are
recorded opposite to each other on the chart.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question All activities lying on the non-critical paths must have total float and free float.
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
Correct Answer Continuous flow of material , Highly mechanised material handling , Virtually zero
manufacturing cycle time
Your Answer Fixed position layout
Your Answer Inclusion of certain tolerance on the basic dimensions in the drawing
True/False
Question In case of backward pass computation, the latest event time of the end event equals to
the earliest event time minus duration of that activity.
Correct Answer False
Correct Answer product is very heavy involving assembly of large number of parts
Your Answer product is very heavy involving assembly of large number of parts
Correct Answer Commercial standards , Assembly and testing instructions , Bill of material
Your Answer Commercial standards , Assembly and testing instructions , Bill of material
True/False
Question Latest finishing date is the latest event time of the tail event.
True/False
Question The OC curve is based on the assumption that if the lot is large in comparison to
the sample, the probabilities of the OC curve will follow a poisson distribution.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question In case of X bar-R charts, statistical limits are calculated from averages of
samples of n (4,5,…) instead of single sample of large size to reduce the spread of
natural variability.
Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Continuous flow of material , Highly mechanised material handling , Virtually zero
manufacturing cycle time
Your Answer Fixed position layout , Virtually zero manufacturing cycle time
Correct Answer Master production schedule , Product structure , Lead time for
procurement/manufacturing
Your Answer Master production schedule , Product structure , Lead time for
procurement/manufacturing
True/False
Question Shape od an OC curve is a function of sample size and the acceptance number.
True/False
Question For p-chart, "Inspection by variables" is much faster than "Inspection by
attributes"
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Since value of p can never be positive, hence" if LCLp works out to be positive, it
is taken as zero."
Correct Answer False
Correct Answer Commercial standards , Assembly and testing instructions , Bill of material
Your Answer Production schedule , Commercial standards , Assembly and testing instructions
True/False
Question An ideal OC curve is never possible only with cent percent inspection.
True/False
Question The operator should not stop production if first piece is not approved by the
inspector.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Originating process of raw material influence Process Planning
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
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
True/False
Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Operation Process Chart provides information on time and distances
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
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
True/False
Question Planned lubrication is said to be the nervous system of the equipment.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question A network should be progression of activities always moving forward.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question For p-chart, the central line of fraction defectives is determined by average percentage
defectives.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question As a general rule, the number of tail event of an activity is more than that of it's head
event.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
Correct Activity time should be obtained from the person responsible for the completion of an
Answer activity , Activity time must be independent of any influence which the preceding or
succeeding activity may have on it. , Activity time may assume that just the normal
quantity of resources required to carry out the activity are available.
Your Answer Activity time should be obtained from the person responsible for the completion of an
activity , Activity time must be independent of any influence which the preceding or
succeeding activity may have on it. , Activity time may assume that just the normal
quantity of resources required to carry out the activity are available.
True/False
Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question In case of X bar, if the process is not under control indicated by some points falling
outside the control limits, such points outside the control limits are eliminated and new
trial control limits for the remaining points are computed.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
Correct Necessity
Answer
Your Answer Necessity
Correct Work is highly repetitive in nature , Planning activities are performed by the line staff ,
Answer Number of workmen is not very large
Your Answer Work is highly repetitive in nature , Planning activities are performed by the line staff ,
Number of workmen is not very large
Correct Operators awaiting instructions from supervisor , Worker waiting for his turn at tools
Answer 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 Inspection order is must even for simple jobs which can be inspected by shop inspector
with the tooling available on shop.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection is often more practical and economical than sampling inspection.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
Correct Nontechnical person finds it easy to comprehend , Ovehead facilities can be shown ,
Answer Models can be shifted easily
Your Answer Nontechnical person finds it easy to comprehend , Ovehead facilities can be shown ,
Models can be shifted easily
Correct Study different plant layouts and select the most optimum one , Study the extent of
Answer traffic over the different routes of the plant , Identify the extent of backtracking, cross
traffic and obstacles encountered during the movement of material.
Your Answer Study different plant layouts and select the most optimum one , Study the extent of
traffic over the different routes of the plant , Identify the extent of backtracking, cross
traffic and obstacles encountered during the movement of material.
True/False
Question A load chart specifies the work to be carried out by each person of company during shift
hours.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Cellular layout is based on the concept of Group Technology
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
Correct Time
Answer
Your Answer Standard deviation
Correct Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and unskilled labour can be
Answer available , Plant expansion is easier due to less or no restriction for building and
construction
Your Answer Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and unskilled labour can be
available , Plant expansion is easier due to less or no restriction for building and
construction
Correct Progress chasing to identify delays which may hold up production , Communicating
Answer possible delays in delivery date commitment to sales department , Devising cures to
keep rate of production in line with schedule
Your Answer Recording progress of work , Progress chasing to identify delays which may hold up
production , Communicating possible delays in delivery date commitment to sales
department
True/False
Question In case of forward pass computation, the earliest event time of the first event is zero.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
Correct Activity
Answer
Your Answer Activity
True/False
Question As a general rule, a site five times the actual plant size is considered minimum for
parking, access facilities and future expansion.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Independent float either affects the float of preceding activities or that of succeeding
activities.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question As a general rule, the number of tail event of an activity is more than that of it's
head event.
Correct Answer False
Correct Answer Activity time should be obtained from the person responsible for the completion of an
activity , Activity time must be independent of any influence which the preceding or
succeeding activity may have on it. , Activity time may assume that just the normal
quantity of resources required to carry out the activity are available.
Your Answer Activity time should be obtained from the person responsible for the completion of an
activity , Activity time must be independent of any influence which the preceding or
succeeding activity may have on it. , Activity time may assume that just the normal
quantity of resources required to carry out the activity are available.
Correct Answer Large varaitions in hardness of material , Tool wear , Errors in setting
Your Answer Large varaitions in hardness of material , Tool wear , Errors in setting
True/False
Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
True/False
Question In case of X bar, if the process is not under control indicated by some points falling
outside the control limits, such points outside the control limits are eliminated and
new trial control limits for the remaining points are computed.
Correct Answer True
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
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection is often more practical and economical than sampling
inspection.
Correct Answer False
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
Correct Answer Study different plant layouts and select the most optimum one , Study the extent of
traffic over the different routes of the plant , Identify the extent of backtracking,
cross traffic and obstacles encountered during the movement of material.
Your Answer Study different plant layouts and select the most optimum one , Study the extent of
traffic over the different routes of the plant , Identify the extent of backtracking,
cross traffic and obstacles encountered during the movement of material.
True/False
Question A load chart specifies the work to be carried out by each person of company during
shift hours.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Cellular layout is based on the concept of Group Technology
Correct Answer Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and unskilled labour can be
available , Plant expansion is easier due to less or no restriction for building and
construction
Your Answer Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and unskilled labour can be
available , Plant expansion is easier due to less or no restriction for building and
construction
Correct Answer Progress chasing to identify delays which may hold up production , Communicating
possible delays in delivery date commitment to sales department , Devising cures to
keep rate of production in line with schedule
Your Answer Recording progress of work , Progress chasing to identify delays which may hold up
production , Communicating possible delays in delivery date commitment to sales
department
True/False
Question In case of forward pass computation, the earliest event time of the first event is zero.
True/False
Question As a general rule, a site five times the actual plant size is considered minimum for
parking, access facilities and future expansion.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Independent float either affects the float of preceding activities or that of succeeding
activities.
Correct Answer False
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
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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
True/False
Question Root cause of most of the breakdowns is failure of the
lubrication system.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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Question Correct Answer Your Answer
True/False
Question The event numbers as far as possible reflect the logical
relationships of the activities.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Proper care and storage is not an essential part of a well
planned lubrication system.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
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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
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
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
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the various operations of a job.
Correct Answer Scheduling
Your Answer Scheduling
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True/False
Question Sampling inspection suffice to check the work of line
inspectors and stage inspectors.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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
True/False
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Question Cent percent inspection does not mean inspection of
component for 100% quality characteristics.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Three time estimates are transformed into expected time
before using it into a network.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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True/False
Question For p-chart, fraction defective units in each sample is calculated by dividing
number of defectives by the number of pieces in the sample.
Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and unskilled
labour can be available , Plant expansion is easier due to less or no
restriction for building and construction
Your Answer Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and unskilled
labour can be available , Plant expansion is easier due to less or no
restriction for building and construction
Correct Answer Activity cost slope = ( Crash cost - Normal cost ) / ( Normal time - Crash
time )
Your Answer Activity cost slope = ( Crash cost - Normal cost ) / ( Normal time - Crash
time )
True/False
Question During set up of X bar-R control chart, control limts should be practically
revised from time to time as additional data is accumulated.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Every network does not necessarily have a critical path.
True/False
Question In case of two handed process chart, inspection symbol is used when check
by touch or feel is involved.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer Operational layouts , Move orders , Pre-filled stores issue orders
True/False
Question The OC curve is based on the assumption that if the lot is large in
comparison to the sample, the probabilities of the OC curve will follow a
poisson distribution.
Correct Answer False
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 False
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection is often more practical and economical than
sampling inspection.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Only skilled worker can use the fixed limit gauge.
True/False
Question All activities lying on the non-critical paths must have total float and free
float.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question As a general rule, the number of tail event of an activity is more than that of it's head
event.
Correct Answer False
Correct Answer Activity time should be obtained from the person responsible for the completion of an
activity , Activity time must be independent of any influence which the preceding or
succeeding activity may have on it. , Activity time may assume that just the normal
quantity of resources required to carry out the activity are available.
Your Answer Activity time should be obtained from the person responsible for the completion of an
activity , Activity time must be independent of any influence which the preceding or
succeeding activity may have on it. , Activity time may assume that just the normal
quantity of resources required to carry out the activity are available.
Correct Answer Large varaitions in hardness of material , Tool wear , Errors in setting
Your Answer Large varaitions in hardness of material , Tool wear , Errors in setting
True/False
Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
True/False
Question In case of X bar, if the process is not under control indicated by some points falling
outside the control limits, such points outside the control limits are eliminated and
new trial control limits for the remaining points are computed.
Correct Answer True
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
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection is often more practical and economical than sampling
inspection.
Correct Answer False
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
Correct Answer Study different plant layouts and select the most optimum one , Study the extent of
traffic over the different routes of the plant , Identify the extent of backtracking, cross
traffic and obstacles encountered during the movement of material.
Your Answer Study different plant layouts and select the most optimum one , Study the extent of
traffic over the different routes of the plant , Identify the extent of backtracking, cross
traffic and obstacles encountered during the movement of material.
True/False
Question A load chart specifies the work to be carried out by each person of company during
shift hours.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Cellular layout is based on the concept of Group Technology
Correct Answer Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and unskilled labour can be
available , Plant expansion is easier due to less or no restriction for building and
construction
Your Answer Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and unskilled labour can be
available , Plant expansion is easier due to less or no restriction for building and
construction
Correct Answer Progress chasing to identify delays which may hold up production , Communicating
possible delays in delivery date commitment to sales department , Devising cures to
keep rate of production in line with schedule
Your Answer Recording progress of work , Progress chasing to identify delays which may hold up
production , Communicating possible delays in delivery date commitment to sales
department
True/False
Question In case of forward pass computation, the earliest event time of the first event is zero.
True/False
Question As a general rule, a site five times the actual plant size is considered minimum for
parking, access facilities and future expansion.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Independent float either affects the float of preceding activities or that of succeeding
activities.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question As a general rule, the number of tail event of an activity is more than that of it's head
event.
Correct Answer False
Correct Answer Activity time should be obtained from the person responsible for the completion of an
activity , Activity time must be independent of any influence which the preceding or
succeeding activity may have on it. , Activity time may assume that just the normal
quantity of resources required to carry out the activity are available.
Your Answer Activity time should be obtained from the person responsible for the completion of an
activity , Activity time must be independent of any influence which the preceding or
succeeding activity may have on it. , Activity time may assume that just the normal
quantity of resources required to carry out the activity are available.
Correct Answer Large varaitions in hardness of material , Tool wear , Errors in setting
Your Answer Large varaitions in hardness of material , Tool wear , Errors in setting
True/False
Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
True/False
Question In case of X bar, if the process is not under control indicated by some points falling
outside the control limits, such points outside the control limits are eliminated and
new trial control limits for the remaining points are computed.
Correct Answer True
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
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection is often more practical and economical than sampling
inspection.
Correct Answer False
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
Correct Answer Study different plant layouts and select the most optimum one , Study the extent of
traffic over the different routes of the plant , Identify the extent of backtracking, cross
traffic and obstacles encountered during the movement of material.
Your Answer Study different plant layouts and select the most optimum one , Study the extent of
traffic over the different routes of the plant , Identify the extent of backtracking, cross
traffic and obstacles encountered during the movement of material.
True/False
Question A load chart specifies the work to be carried out by each person of company during
shift hours.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Cellular layout is based on the concept of Group Technology
Correct Answer Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and unskilled labour can be
available , Plant expansion is easier due to less or no restriction for building and
construction
Your Answer Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and unskilled labour can be
available , Plant expansion is easier due to less or no restriction for building and
construction
Correct Answer Progress chasing to identify delays which may hold up production , Communicating
possible delays in delivery date commitment to sales department , Devising cures to
keep rate of production in line with schedule
Your Answer Recording progress of work , Progress chasing to identify delays which may hold up
production , Communicating possible delays in delivery date commitment to sales
department
True/False
Question In case of forward pass computation, the earliest event time of the first event is zero.
True/False
Question As a general rule, a site five times the actual plant size is considered minimum for
parking, access facilities and future expansion.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Independent float either affects the float of preceding activities or that of succeeding
activities.
Correct Answer False
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
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
True/False
Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Operation Process Chart provides information on time and distances
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
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
True/False
Question Planned lubrication is said to be the nervous system of the equipment.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question A network should be progression of activities always moving forward.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question For p-chart, the central line of fraction defectives is determined by average percentage
defectives.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Correct Productivity
Answer
Your Answer Productivity
True/False
Question Process Sheets for parts in batch production are not maintained as standard process
sheet
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer True
Correct Maintenance
Answer
Your Answer Maintenance
Correct Overhead facilities can be shown , Can be shifted easily and quickly , Even non-technical
Answer person can use it
Your Answer Overhead facilities can be shown , Economical , Can be shifted easily and quickly
Correct Elimination of unsafe conditions , Minimisation of wear and tear of machines , Ensuring
Answer maximum plant availability
Your Answer Elimination of unsafe conditions , Minimisation of wear and tear of machines , Ensuring
maximum plant availability
First off inspection First piece produced after tool First piece produced after tool
change change
Critical operation inspection After whose no rework is possible Last operation
Patrolling inspection Inspection at the place of actual Inspection at the place of actual
production production
Key operation inspection Costlier operation After whose no rework is possible
True/False
Question In case of backward pass computation, the latest event time of a tail event equals to the
latest event time of the succeeding ( Head ) event minus duration of the activity
converging to the head event..
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection does not mean inspection of component for 100% quality
characteristics.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Cellular layout is based on the concept of Group Technology
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question A lot declared rejected in sampling inspection should not be inspected 100% in any
case.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Recording of movement is not necessary in case of method study in any form.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question In case of backward pass computation, the latest event time of the burst event equals
the smallest of the difference between the latest event time of the head event less
duration of the activity converging on the head event.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Inspection Order can be a verbal order
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
Correct Eliminates problems and frequent breakdowns , Increases life of an equipment , It helps
Answer to plan requirement of replacement spares
Your Answer Eliminates problems and frequent breakdowns , Increases life of an equipment , It helps
to plan requirement of replacement spares
Correct Statistically three time estimate of an activity conform to Beta distribution. , Expected
Answer time divides the area under the curve into two equal parts. , Expected time of an activity
is located at one third of the distance between "m" and mid-range { (a+b)/2 } away
from the most likely time.
Your Answer Statistically three time estimate of an activity conform to Beta distribution. , Expected
time divides the area under the curve into three equal parts. , Expected time of an
activity is located at one third of the distance between "m" and mid-range { (a+b)/2 }
away from the most likely time.
True/False
Question Grouping of machines gives a lot of flexibility in loading and scheduling
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
Correct Tight
Answer
Your Answer Tight
True/False
Question During set up of X bar-R control chart, control limts should be practically revised from
time to time as additional data is accumulated.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question After goods have been manufactured, route sheets and operation layouts
should not be collected back.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
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
True/False
Question Site selection should also take into account topography and soil structure of
the land.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Quality can not be inspected into a product, it must be manufactured into it
by the supplier.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
True/False
Question A properly designed sampling plan can control sampling errors and
completely eliminate them.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Kanban system is essentially a computer based system for production
scheduling and control
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The earliest start time of an activity equals earliest time for the event from
which activity arrow originates.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Theoretical capacity equals number of normal working hours of that
machine.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question The OC curve is based on the assumption that if the lot is large in comparison to the
sample, the probabilities of the OC curve will follow a poisson distribution.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer True
Correct Productivity
Answer
Your Answer Productivity
True/False
Question In case of X bar-R charts, statistical limits are calculated from averages of samples of n
(4,5,…) instead of single sample of large size to reduce the spread of natural variability.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
Correct Continuous flow of material , Highly mechanised material handling , Virtually zero
Answer manufacturing cycle time
Your Answer Fixed position layout , Virtually zero manufacturing cycle time
Correct Scheduling
Answer
Your Answer Scheduling
Correct It gives instructions regarding installation and operation of the equipment , It contains
Answer note on common troubles with causes and remedies for troubleshooting , It enlists
points, frequency and type of lubrication
Your Answer It gives instructions regarding installation and operation of the equipment , It contains
note on common troubles with causes and remedies for troubleshooting
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question MRP utilises the following information
Correct Necessity
Answer
Your Answer Necessity
True/False
Question Shape od an OC curve is a function of sample size and the acceptance number.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question For p-chart, "Inspection by variables" is much faster than "Inspection by attributes"
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection is a must if the inspection is of destructive nature.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Since value of p can never be positive, hence" if LCLp works out to be positive, it is taken
as zero."
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer True
Correct Time
Answer
Your Answer Standard deviation
True/False
Question An ideal OC curve is never possible only with cent percent inspection.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question The operator should not stop production if first piece is not approved by the inspector.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Originating process of raw material influence Process Planning
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
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Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Which of the following data is unnecessary for scheduling process?
Correct Answer Covers all kinds of industries , Gradual removal of interdepartmental barriers ,
Continuous improvement
Your Answer Covers all kinds of industries , Continuous improvement , Corrective function
Correct Answer It helps to identify the set of activities and events which are critical and as such
must be carefully controlled and monitored , It identifies activities to be given
preference in allocation of resources. , It helps to exercise "control by exception".
Your Answer It helps to identify the set of activities and events which are critical and as such
must be carefully controlled and monitored , It identifies activities to be given
preference in allocation of resources. , It helps to exercise "control by exception".
True/False
Question Process layout is also called line layout
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 u se
Correct Answer Progress chasing to identify delays which may hold up production ,
Communicating possible delays in delivery date commitment to sales department ,
Devising cures to keep rate of production in line with schedule
Your Answer Progress chasing to identify delays which may hold up production ,
Communicating possible delays in delivery date commitment to sales department ,
Devising cures to keep rate of production in line with schedule
Correct Answer Long Lead time for procurement , Several levels of assemblies in product , Long
manufacturing cycle
Your Answer Demand for the product is not known , Long Lead time for procurement , Long
manufacturing cycle
True/False
Question Specifications is the basic tool of inspection.
True/False
Question Shop order is one of the subsidiary order
True/False
Question Floor inspection promotes tendency of machines to drift out of limits and produce
defectives.
Correct Answer False
Correct Answer Adequate maintenance of quality , Ensures parts are within specified limits of
accuracy , Gives economy in production through reduction of defective work
Your Answer Adequate maintenance of quality , Ensures parts are within specified limits of
accuracy , Gives economy in production through reduction of defective work
Correct Answer Forecasted sales , Pending sales order , Management decision to stock
Your Answer Pending sales order , Management decision to stock , Gross Market requirement
True/False
Question Operation process charts though indicates the sequence of events but do not show
movements.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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
Your Answer It increases useful life of an equipment and it's parts , Advance planning allows to
attend equipment without disturbing the production programme , It eliminates the
chances of breakdown
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection is a must if the inspection is of destructive nature.
True/False
Question Job life is one of the factors that influence Process Planning
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
True/False
Question Labour turnover rate is higher in case of rural area as compared to urban area.
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection is required on WIP prior to the key, critical or costly
operation.
Correct Answer True
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
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
True/False
Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Operation Process Chart provides information on time and distances
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
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
True/False
Question Planned lubrication is said to be the nervous system of the equipment.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question A network should be progression of activities always moving forward.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question For p-chart, the central line of fraction defectives is determined by average percentage
defectives.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Suburban location provides the compromise netween rural and urban locations.
True/False
Question In case of two handed process chart, storage symbol is used when either hand is
used as grip or vice to hold an object.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Activities whose earliest finish times and latest finish times are not equal constitutes
the critical path.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question An ideal OC curve is never possible only with cent percent inspection.
True/False
Question As a general rule, a site five times the actual plant size is considered minimum for
parking, access facilities and future expansion.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer Single handed process chart , Operation process chart , Flow process chart
True/False
Question Job life is one of the factors that influence Process Planning
True/False
Question The steeper the OC curve, the better is the discrimination between good and bad lots.
True/False
Question Planned lubrication is said to be the nervous system of the equipment.
Correct Answer Even non-technical person can use it , Overhead facilities can be shown , Can be
shifted easily and quickly
Your Answer Even non-technical person can use it , Overhead facilities can be shown ,
Economical
True/False
Question Since recording by descriptive method has it's limitations, it is not recommended
for use in method study.
Correct 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 Inclusion of certain tolerance on the basic dimensions in the drawing
True/False
Question With a general OC curve, probability of acceptance of lots of good quality is
never unity.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
True/False
Question All activities lying on the non-critical paths must have total float and free float.
True/False
Question Grouping of machines gives a lot of flexibility in loading and scheduling
True/False
Question Limit gauges are not useful when it is necessary to measure the exact amount of
variation.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer Clear gangway, location of material and material handling system
True/False
Question Diversified labour is adequately available in rural area as compared to urban
area.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Fixed cost is lower in case of continuous production than intermittent production.
True/False
Question In case of X bar-R charts, statistical limits are calculated from averages of
samples of n (4,5,…) instead of single sample of large size to reduce the spread
of natural variabilit y.
Correct Answer True
Correct Answer It improves work bench layout and evolve logical sequence of assembly of parts
Your Answer It improves work bench layout and evolve logical sequence of assembly of parts
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
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
True/False
Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Operation Process Chart provides information on time and distances
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
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
True/False
Question Planned lubrication is said to be the nervous system of the equipment.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question A network should be progression of activities always moving forward.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question For p-chart, the central line of fraction defectives is determined by average percentage
defectives.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question A network should employ only those dummy activities which are absolutely
necessary.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question While making X bar-R-chart, values of X bar and R are recoded samplewise either
on the extreme right of the individual measurements on the data sheet or in a
separate sheet.
Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Single sampling plan , Double sampling plan , Multiple sampling plan
Your Answer Single sampling plan , Double sampling plan , Multiple sampling plan
Correct Answer Overlapping of operations , Effective Capacity per work centre , Performance
standards
Your Answer Overlapping of operations , Effective Capacity per work centre , Performance
standards
True/False
Question Diversified labour is adequately available in rural area as compared to urban area.
Your Answer Operation process chart , Multiple activity chart , Flow process chart
True/False
Question The operator should not stop production if first piece is not approved by the
inspector.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question In case of two handed process chart, the simultaneous activities of both hands are
recorded opposite to each other on the chart.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question All activities lying on the non-critical paths must have total float and free float.
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
Correct Answer Continuous flow of material , Highly mechanised material handling , Virtually zero
manufacturing cycle time
Your Answer Fixed position layout
Your Answer Inclusion of certain tolerance on the basic dimensions in the drawing
True/False
Question In case of backward pass computation, the latest event time of the end event
equals to the earliest event time minus duration of that activity.
Correct Answer False
Correct Answer product is very heavy involving assembly of large number of parts
Your Answer product is very heavy involving assembly of large number of parts
Correct Answer Commercial standards , Assembly and testing instructions , Bill of material
Your Answer Commercial standards , Assembly and testing instructions , Bill of material
True/False
Question Latest finishing date is the latest event time of the tail event.
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
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
True/False
Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Operation Process Chart provides information on time and distances
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
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
True/False
Question Planned lubrication is said to be the nervous system of the equipment.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question A network should be progression of activities always moving forward.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question For p-chart, the central line of fraction defectives is determined by average percentage
defectives.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Development of a good lubrication programme begins with the identification
of lubrication points.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question The operator should not stop production if first piece is not approved by the
inspector.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Sampling inspection suffice to check the work of line inspectors and stage
inspectors.
Correct 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
True/False
Question In case of backward pass computation method, the latest event time
represents the latest occurrence time of the event.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question It pays in the long run to inform the customer regarding expected delays in
the deliveries.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection is required on WIP prior to the key, critical or costly
operation.
Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Study different plant layouts and select the most optimum one , Study the
extent of traffic over the different routes of the plant , Identify the extent of
backtracking, cross traffic and obstacles encountered during the movement
of material.
Your Answer Study different plant layouts and select the most optimum one , Study the
extent of traffic over the different routes of the plant , Identify the extent of
backtracking, cross traffic and obstacles encountered during the movement
of material.
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection does not mean inspection of component for 100%
quality characteristics.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question In a control chart, as a general rule, time interval should be inversely
proportional to the average frequency of out of control conditions.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer Keep material ready for issue to shop when authorized
Correct Answer It helps to identify the set of activities and events which are critical and as
such must be carefully controlled and monitored , It identifies activities to
be given preference in allocation of resources. , It helps to exercise "control
by exception".
Your Answer It helps to identify the set of activities and events which are critical and as
such must be carefully controlled and monitored , It identifies activities to
be given preference in allocation of resources. , It helps to exercise "control
by exception".
Correct Answer Long Lead time for procurement , Several levels of assemblies in product ,
Long manufacturing cycle
Your Answer Long Lead time for procurement , Several levels of assemblies in product ,
Demand for the product is not known
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
True/False
Question Planned lubrication is said to be the nervous system of the
equipment.
Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Even non-technical person can use it , Overhead facilities can
be shown , Can be shifted easily and quickly
Your Answer Even non-technical person can use it , Overhead facilities can
be shown , Can be shifted easily and quickly
True/False
Question Independent float either affects the float of preceding activities
or that of succeeding activities.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question F W Taylor devised a system for classifying motions into basic
divisions called Therbligs
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question In case of forward pass computation, the earliest event time of a
plain event equals the earliest event time of the preceding event
plus duration of activity emanating from the preceding event.
Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Probability that a good lot will be rejected by the sampling
Your Answer Probability that a bad lot will be accepted by the sampling
True/False
Question An activity can share the same tail event and same head event
with any other activity.
Correct Answer False
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
True/False
Question Since value of c can never be negativee, hence" if LCLp works
out to be negative, it is taken as zero."
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Job life is one of the factors that influence Process Planning
True/False
Question Process layout is also called line layout
True/False
Question Breakdown of machines, absenteeism of worker does not
dislocate the manufacturing activity in process layout
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Sampling inspection is best suited when cost of inspection is
much higher than the loss arising from the acceptance of a
defective part.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Breakdown is inversly proportional to the investment in W.I.P.
True/False
Question Inspection Order can be a verbal order
True/False
Question Maintenance function must be decentralised apart from a size of
a manufacturing organisation for it's better functioning.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question F W Taylor devised a system for classifying motions into basic
divisions called Therbligs
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question A properly designed sampling plan can control sampling errors
and completely eliminate them.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Since value of p can never be positive, hence" if LCLp works out
to be positive, it is taken as zero."
Correct Answer False
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
True/False
Question A lot declared rejected in sampling inspection should not be
inspected 100% in any case.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Regular lubrication with carefully selected lubricants is an
essential factor in the maintenance of high grade machine tools
working under continuous load.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Objective of Work Study is to improve Productivity
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The OC curve is based on the assumption that if the lot
is large in comparison to the sample, the probabilities of
the OC curve will follow a poisson distribution.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Systematic maintenance system can completely
eliminate the wear and tear of machines.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Originating process of raw material influence Process
Planning
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 True
True/False
Question Grouping of machines gives a lot of flexibility in loading
and scheduling
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Limit gauges are not useful when it is necessary to
measure the exact amount of variation.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Floor inspection promotes tendency of machines to drift
out of limits and produce defectives.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Even if any activity on the critical path is delayed, project
completes on the scheduled time.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Operation Process Chart provides information on time
and distances
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Complexity and difficulty of Planning is influenced by types of
layout
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Dispatching function is not a part of Production Planning
True/False
Question Sample sizes for the construction of p-chart are typicaly larger
that for Xbar-R-charts.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Flow process charts do record movements as well as visual
pictures.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Originating process of raw material influence Process Planning
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question An activity can share the same tail event and same head event
with any other activity.
Correct Answer False
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
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
True/False
Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Operation Process Chart provides information on time and distances
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
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
True/False
Question Planned lubrication is said to be the nervous system of the equipment.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question A network should be progression of activities always moving forward.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question For p-chart, the central line of fraction defectives is determined by average percentage
defectives.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question As a general rule, the number of tail event of an activity is more than that of it's head
event.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
Correct Activity time should be obtained from the person responsible for the completion of an
Answer activity , Activity time must be independent of any influence which the preceding or
succeeding activity may have on it. , Activity time may assume that just the normal
quantity of resources required to carry out the activity are available.
Your Answer Activity time should be obtained from the person responsible for the completion of an
activity , Activity time must be independent of any influence which the preceding or
succeeding activity may have on it. , Activity time may assume that just the normal
quantity of resources required to carry out the activity are available.
True/False
Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question In case of X bar, if the process is not under control indicated by some points falling
outside the control limits, such points outside the control limits are eliminated and new
trial control limits for the remaining points are computed.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
Correct Necessity
Answer
Your Answer Necessity
Correct Factory
Answer
Your Answer Factory
Correct Work is highly repetitive in nature , Planning activities are performed by the line staff ,
Answer Number of workmen is not very large
Your Answer Work is highly repetitive in nature , Planning activities are performed by the line staff ,
Number of workmen is not very large
Correct Operators awaiting instructions from supervisor , Worker waiting for his turn at tools
Answer 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 Inspection order is must even for simple jobs which can be inspected by shop inspector
with the tooling available on shop.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection is often more practical and economical than sampling inspection.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
Correct Nontechnical person finds it easy to comprehend , Ovehead facilities can be shown ,
Answer Models can be shifted easily
Your Answer Nontechnical person finds it easy to comprehend , Ovehead facilities can be shown ,
Models can be shifted easily
Correct Study different plant layouts and select the most optimum one , Study the extent of traffic
Answer over the different routes of the plant , Identify the extent of backtracking, cross traffic and
obstacles encountered during the movement of material.
Your Answer Study different plant layouts and select the most optimum one , Study the extent of traffic
over the different routes of the plant , Identify the extent of backtracking, cross traffic and
obstacles encountered during the movement of material.
True/False
Question A load chart specifies the work to be carried out by each person of company during shift
hours.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Cellular layout is based on the concept of Group Technology
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
Correct Time
Answer
Your Answer Standard deviation
Correct Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and unskilled labour can be
Answer available , Plant expansion is easier due to less or no restriction for building and
construction
Your Answer Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and unskilled labour can be
available , Plant expansion is easier due to less or no restriction for building and
construction
Correct Progress chasing to identify delays which may hold up production , Communicating
Answer possible delays in delivery date commitment to sales department , Devising cures to keep
rate of production in line with schedule
Your Answer Recording progress of work , Progress chasing to identify delays which may hold up
production , Communicating possible delays in delivery date commitment to sales
department
True/False
Question In case of forward pass computation, the earliest event time of the first event is zero.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
Correct Activity
Answer
Your Answer Activity
True/False
Question As a general rule, a site five times the actual plant size is considered minimum for
parking, access facilities and future expansion.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Independent float either affects the float of preceding activities or that of succeeding
activities.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
Correct Answer Time for a job can be accessed accurately only after standardizing the method
Your Answer Time for a job can be accessed accurately only after standardizing the method
True/False
Question In case of backward pass computation, the latest event time of the end event equals
to the earliest event time minus duration of that activity.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer Keep material ready for issue to shop when authorized
True/False
Question Every network does not necessarily have a critical path.
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.
Your Answer Sum up the durations of activities along each path. , Find out the shortest path among
all paths. , Enumerate all paths in the network and list down activities on each path. ,
Compare the durations of all paths to identify the longest path.
Your Answer Quality of workmanship , Production aids , Competitive prices , Manufacturing facilities
True/False
Question The plotting of activities - critical, non-critical and dummy activities- is strictly
according to their precedence relationship.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Process layout is also called line layout
Your Answer By vendor plant surveys , By reputation , By the perofrmance of first lot , By
experience
True/False
Question Quality can not be inspected into a product, it must be manufactured into it by the
supplier.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question A load chart specifies the work to be carried out by each person of company during
shift hours.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Dispatching function is not a part of Production Planning
First off inspection First piece produced after tool First piece produced after tool
change change
Critical operation inspection After whose no rework is possible Costlier operation
Patrolling inspection Inspection at the place of actual Inspection at the place of actual
production production
Key operation inspection Costlier operation After whose no rework is possible
True/False
Question Three time estimates are transformed into expected time before using it into a
network.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer Defects in materials , Poorly trained operators , Frequent adjustments of machines ,
Clogging of fixtures and holes
True/False
Question Latest finishing date is the latest event time of the tail event.
Your Answer Flow of information , Flow of material , Equipment utilization , Working condition
True/False
Question Floor inspection delays the identification of faults which can not be rectified
immediately before large lots are spoiled.
Correct Answer False
Correct Answer Physical count of incoming material against the quantity mentioned in delivery challan
, A dimensional check with measuring instrument , Visual check of burrs and finish
Your Answer Physical count of incoming material against the quantity mentioned in delivery challan
, A dimensional check with measuring instrument , Visual check of burrs and finish ,
Check the operator performance
Your Answer Wornout positions , Intentional mistakes by unsatisfied worker , Fatigue , Roller
eccentricity
Correct Answer It identifies activities to be given preference in allocation of resources. , It helps to exercise "control by exception". ,
It helps to identify the set of activities and events which are critical and as such must be carefully controlled and
monitored
Your Answer It helps to identify the set of activities and events which are critical and as such must be carefully controlled and
monitored , It identifies activities to be given preference in allocation of resources. , It helps to exercise "control by
exception".
Correct Answer Time for a job can be accessed accurately only after standardizing the method
Your Answer Time for a job can be accessed accurately only after standardizing the method
True/False
Question In case of backward pass computation, the latest event time of the end event equals to the earliest event time
minus duration of that activity.
Correct Answer Keep material ready for issue to shop when authorized
Your Answer Keep material ready for issue to shop when authorized
True/False
Question Every network does not necessarily have a critical path.
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.
Your Answer Sum up the durations of activities along each path. , Find out the shortest path among all paths. , Enumerate all
paths in the network and list down activities on each path. , Compare the durations of all paths to identify the
longest path.
Your Answer Quality of workmanship , Production aids , Competitive prices , Manufacturing facilities
True/False
Question The plotting of activities - critical, non-critical and dummy activities- is strictly according to their precedence
relationship.
True/False
Question Process layout is also called line layout
Your Answer By vendor plant surveys , By reputation , By the perofrmance of first lot , By experience
True/False
Question A load chart specifies the work to be carried out by each person of company during shift hours.
True/False
Question Dispatching function is not a part of Production Planning
First off inspection First piece produced after tool change First piece produced after tool change
Correct Answer Allocating more manpower and machines than originally planned for. , Working additional shifts or overtime. ,
Awarding work to vendors who charge extra but expedite deliveries.
Your Answer Allocating more manpower and machines than originally planned for. , Conduct work study for that activity ,
Working additional shifts or overtime. , Awarding work to vendors who charge extra but expedite deliveries.
True/False
Question Three time estimates are transformed into expected time before using it into a network.
Correct Answer Defects in materials , Poorly trained operators , Frequent adjustments of machines
Your Answer Defects in materials , Poorly trained operators , Frequent adjustments of machines , Clogging of fixtures and holes
True/False
Question Latest finishing date is the latest event time of the tail event.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer Flow of information , Flow of material , Equipment utilization , Working condition
Correct Answer It segregates effective part form ineffective parts , It reduces effort involved in writing , Critical examinations easier
and more effective
Your Answer It segregates effective part form ineffective parts , It reduces effort involved in writing , It improves morale of
workers , Critical examinations easier and more effective
True/False
Question Floor inspection delays the identification of faults which can not be rectified immediately before large lots are
spoiled.
Correct Answer Physical count of incoming material against the quantity mentioned in delivery challan , A dimensional check with
measuring instrument , Visual check of burrs and finish
Your Answer Physical count of incoming material against the quantity mentioned in delivery challan , A dimensional check with
measuring instrument , Visual check of burrs and finish , Check the operator performance
Your Answer Wornout positions , Intentional mistakes by unsatisfied worker , Fatigue , Roller eccentricity
Correct Answer product is very heavy involving assembly of large number of parts
Your Answer product is very heavy involving assembly of large number of parts
Correct Answer Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and unskilled
labour can be available , Plant expansion is easier due to less or no
restriction for building and construction
Your Answer Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and unskilled
labour can be available , Plant expansion is easier due to less or no
restriction for building and construction
True/False
Question Availability of training schools, colleges and management institutes reduces
the company's internal training needs.
Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Activity cost slope = ( Crash cost - Normal cost ) / ( Normal time - Crash
time )
Your Answer Activity cost slope = ( Normal cost - Crash cost ) / ( Normal time - Crash
time )
True/False
Question In case of control chart, large smaples such as n=15 or 20 are used if the
process standard deviation is small.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Dust gets mixed with lubricants, forms an abrasive substance and causes
pre-mature failure of machinery.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question In case of centralised inspection, inspection rooms generally become
bottleneck and cause delay in taking action regarding rejection or rework.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Delay in completion of projects result in unwelcome additions to the fixed
manufacturing expenses.
Correct Answer True
Correct Answer To forecast the defect , To identify causes of major repetative failures , To
quantify the frequency of preventive inspection
Your Answer To forecast the defect , To identify causes of major repetative failures , To
quantify the frequency of preventive inspection
True/False
Question Shop order is one of the subsidiary order
True/False
Question The component produced on completely automatic machines may be
subjected to sampling inspection while parts produced on semi-automatic
and completely manual operated machines require cent percent inspection.
Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Work is highly repetitive in nature , Planning activities are performed by the
line staff , Number of workmen is not very large
Your Answer Work is highly repetitive in nature , Planning activities are performed by the
line staff , Number of workmen is not very large
Your Answer Labour laws , Policies regarding issue of licences , Productivity of labour
POM assgn : Shagun
Select The Blank
Question A ________ is another form of subcontracting.
True/False
Question An ideal OC curve is never possible only with cent percent inspection.
True/False
Question The operator should not stop production if first piece is not approved by the
inspector.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question For p-chart, the central line of fraction defectives is determined by average
percentage defectives.
Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Progress chasing to identify delays which may hold up production ,
Communicating possible delays in delivery date commitment to sales
department , Devising cures to keep rate of production in line with schedule
Your Answer Recording progress of work , Communicating possible delays in delivery
date commitment to sales department , Devising cures to keep rate of
production in line with schedule
True/False
Question A properly designed sampling plan can control sampling errors and
completely eliminate them.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Grouping of machines gives a lot of flexibility in loading and scheduling
True/False
Question A lot declared rejected in sampling inspection should not be inspected
100% in any case.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question The plotting of activities - critical, non-critical and dummy activities- is
strictly according to their precedence relationship.
Correct Answer True
Pessimistic time b p
Expected time Te Te
Optimistic time a o
True/False
Question In Gantt Chart, the horizontal lines devide vertical lines into sections which
represents either operations or work centres.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Floor inspection promotes tendency of machines to drift out of limits and
produce defectives.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question A sampling plan which perfectly discriminates will have vertical OC curve.
Correct Answer Due to mistakes in reading blue prints , Due to errors in tooling , Due to
wrong machine set up
Your Answer Due to mistakes in reading blue prints , Due to errors in tooling , Due to
wrong machine set up
POM assgn
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
True/False
Question A network should employ only those dummy activities which are absolutely
necessary.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question While making X bar-R-chart, values of X bar and R are recoded samplewise either
on the extreme right of the individual measurements on the data sheet or in a
separate sheet.
Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Single sampling plan , Double sampling plan , Multiple sampling plan
Your Answer Single sampling plan , Double sampling plan , Multiple sampling plan
Correct Answer Overlapping of operations , Effective Capacity per work centre , Performance
standards
Your Answer Overlapping of operations , Effective Capacity per work centre , Performance
standards
True/False
Question Diversified labour is adequately available in rural area as compared to urban area.
Your Answer Operation process chart , Multiple activity chart , Flow process chart
True/False
Question The operator should not stop production if first piece is not approved by the
inspector.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question In case of two handed process chart, the simultaneous activities of both hands are
recorded opposite to each other on the chart.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question All activities lying on the non-critical paths must have total float and free float.
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
Correct Answer Continuous flow of material , Highly mechanised material handling , Virtually zero
manufacturing cycle time
Your Answer Fixed position layout
Your Answer Inclusion of certain tolerance on the basic dimensions in the drawing
True/False
Question In case of backward pass computation, the latest event time of the end event
equals to the earliest event time minus duration of that activity.
Correct Answer False
Correct Answer product is very heavy involving assembly of large number of parts
Your Answer product is very heavy involving assembly of large number of parts
Correct Answer Commercial standards , Assembly and testing instructions , Bill of material
Your Answer Commercial standards , Assembly and testing instructions , Bill of material
True/False
Question Latest finishing date is the latest event time of the tail event.
True/False
Question Skill of labour force in a product type layout is usually higher than in the
process type of layout
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question In case of X bar, if the process is not under control indicated by some points
falling outside the control limits, such points outside the control limits are
eliminated and new trial control limits for the remaining points are computed.
Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Long Lead time for procurement , Several levels of assemblies in product ,
Long manufacturing cycle
Your Answer Long Lead time for procurement , Several levels of assemblies in product ,
Long manufacturing cycle
True/False
Question The plotting of activities - critical, non-critical and dummy activities- is strictly
according to their precedence relationship.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question A load chart specifies the work to be carried out by each person of company
during shift hours.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Systematic maintenance system can completely eliminate the wear and tear
of machines.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Since value of p can never be positive, hence" if LCLp works out to be
positive, it is taken as zero."
Correct Answer False
Your Answer Use of optimum speeds and feeds , Subcontracting , Job splitting
Your Answer Shortest possible distance , Shortest processing time , Minimum movement
True/False
Question Dispatching function is not a part of Production Planning
True/False
Question The component produced on completely automatic machines may be
subjected to sampling inspection while parts produced on semi-automatic
and completely manual operated machines require cent percent inspection.
Correct Answer True
Tools and slideways two to three times a day two to three times a day
True/False
Question Labour turnover rate is higher in case of rural area as compared to urban
area.
Correct Answer False
Correct Answer Forecasted sales , Pending sales order , Management decision to stock
Your Answer Pending sales order , Management decision to stock , Gross Market
requirement
True/False
Question An activity should represent an operation or set of operations which can be
performed using a particular kind of equipment or a special skill.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Skill of labour force in a product type layout is usually higher than in the
process type of layout
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Recording of movement is not necessary in case of method study in any
form.
Correct Answer False
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
Your 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
True/False
Question Inspection should be conducted on all incoming materials, semifinished
items, bought out components, subcontract items prior to any operation,
assembly.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question A load chart specifies the work to be carried out by each person of company
during shift hours.
Correct Answer False
Pessimistic time b b
Expected time Te Te
Optimistic time a a
True/False
Question Breakdown is inversly proportional to the investment in W.I.P.
True/False
Question short cycle job should be studied for macroscopic motions.
True/False
Question In case of backward pass computation, the latest event time of the end
event equals to the earliest event time minus duration of that activity.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question In Gantt Chart, the horizontal lines devide vertical lines into sections which
represents either operations or work centres.
Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Resonable cost , Resonable procurement time , Resonable manufacturing time
Your Answer Resonable manufacturing time , Resonable cost , Resonable procurement time
Correct Answer Long Lead time for procurement , Several levels of assemblies in product , Long
manufacturing cycle
Your Answer Long Lead time for procurement , Long manufacturing cycle , Demand for the
product is not known
True/False
Question In case of two handed process chart, the simultaneous activities of both hands are
recorded opposite to each other on the chart.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer Labour laws , Building codes , Policies regarding issue of licences
True/False
Question An activity should represent an operation or set of operations which can be
performed using a particular kind of equipment or a special skill.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question In case of X bar, if the process is not under control indicated by some points
falling outside the c ontrol limits, such points outside the control limits are
eliminated and new trial control limits for the remaining points are computed.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question After goods have been manufactured, route sheets and operation layouts should
not be collected back.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Planned lubrication is said to be the nervous system of the equipment.
Correct Answer Large varaitions in hardness of material , Tool wear , Errors in setting
Your Answer Large varaitions in hardness of material , Play in guide rods , Errors in setting
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question A good plant layout helps in
True/False
Question An activity can share the same tail event and same head event with any other
activity.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Only skilled worker can use the fixed limit gauge.
Correct Answer It helps to identify the set of activities and events which are critical and as such
must be carefully controlled and monitored , It identifies activities t o be given
preference in allocation of resources. , It helps to exercise "control by exception".
Your Answer It helps to identify the set of activities and events which are critical and as such
must be carefully controlled and monitored , It reduces the paperwork , It
identifies activities to be given preference in allocation of resources.
Correct Answer Activity time should be obtained from the person responsible for the completion of
an activity , Activity time must be independent of any influence which the
preceding or succeeding activity may have on it. , Activity time may assume that
just the normal quantity of resources required to carry out the activity are
available.
Your Answer Activity time should be obtained from the person responsible for the completion of
an activity , Activity time must be independent of any influence which the
preceding or succeeding activity may have on it. , Activity time may assume that
just the normal quantity of resou rces required to carry out the activity are
available.
True/False
Question Breakdown of machines, absenteeism of worker does not dislocate the
manufacturing activity in process layout
Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Eliminating the operations or combining the operations with another , Reducing
the distance traveled by the workmen or materials , Avoiding the waiting time and
thereby reduce production losses
Your Answer Eliminating the operations or combining the operations with another , Reducing
the distance traveled by the workmen or materials , Avoiding the waiting time and
thereby reduce production losses
True/False
Question Dust gets mixed with lubricants, forms an abrasive substance and causes pre-
mature failure of machinery.
Correct Answer True
Tools and slideways two to three times a day two to three times a day
True/False
Question Operation process charts though indicates the sequence of events but do not show
movements.
Correct Answer True
ASSIGNMENT
Answer.1)
An operation may be defined “as the process of changing inputs into outputs thereby
adding value to some entity”.Right quality, right quantity, right time and right price are
the four basic requirements of the customers and as such they determine the extent of
customer satisfaction. And if these can be provided at a minimum cost, then the value of
goods produced or services rendered increases. Thus the objectives of production
management are “to produce goods and services of the right quality, in the right
quantities, according to the time schedule and a minimum cost”.
Producing the right kind of goods and services that satisfy customers’ needs
(effectiveness objective).
Maximizing output of goods and services with minimum resource inputs (efficiency
objective).
Ensuring that goods and services produced conform to pre-set quality specifications
(quality objective).
Minimizing throughput-time- the time that elapses in the conversion process- by reducing
delays, waiting time and idle time (lead time objective).
The right kind of products and good designs of the products are crucial for the success of an
organizing. A wrong selection of the product and/or poor design of the products can render the
company’s operation ineffective and non-competitive. Products/services, therefore, must be
chosen after detailed evaluation of the product/services alternatives in conformity with the
organization’s objectives. Techniques like value engineering may be employed in creating
alternate designs, which are free from unnecessary features and meet the intended functions at the
lowest cost.
Plant location decisions are strategic decisions and once plant is set up at a location, it is
comparatively immobile and can be shifted later only at a considerable cost and interruption of
production. Although problem of location choice does not fall within preview the production
function and it occurs infrequently, yet it is of crucial importance because of its major effect on
the performance of every department including production. Therefore, it is important to choose
the right location, which will minimize total “delivered customer” cost (Production and
distribution cost). Locational decisions involve evaluation of locational alternatives against
multiplicity of relevant factors considering their relative importance to the organization and
selecting those, which are operationally advantageous to the organization.
Plant layout is concerned with relative location of one department (Work centre) with another in
order to facilitate material flow and processing of a product in the most efficient manner through
the shortest possible time. A good layout reduces material handling cost, eliminates delays and
congestion, improves co-ordination, provide good housekeeping etc. while a poor layout results
in congestion, waste, frustration, inefficiency and loss of profit.
5. Capacity Planning
Capacity planning concerns determination and acquisition of productive resource to ensure that
their availability matches the demand. Capacity decisions have a direct
Influence on performance of production system in respect of both resource productivity and
customer service (i.e. delivery performance). Excess capacity results in low resource productivity
while inadequate capacity leads to poor customer service. Capacity planning decisions can be
short-term decisions. Long-term capacity planning decisions concern expansion/contraction of
major facilities required in the conversion process, economics of multiple shift operation,
development of vendors for major components etc. Short term capacity planning decisions concern
issues like overtime working, sub-contracting, shift adjustments etc. Break even analysis is a
valuable tool for capacity planning.
Production planning is the system for specifying the production procedure to obtain the desired
output in a given time at optimum cost in conformance with specified standard of quality, and
control is essential to ensure that manufacturing takes place in the manner stated in the plan.
7. Inventory control
Inventory control deals with determination of optimal inventory levels of raw materials,
components, parts, tools; finished goods, spares and supplies to ensure their availability with
minimum capital lock up. Material requirement planning (MRP) and just -in-Time (JIT) are the
latest techniques that can help the firm to reduce inventory.
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Quality is an important aspect of production system and it must ensure that services and products
produced by the company conform to the declared quality standards at the minimum cost A total
quality assurance system includes such aspects as setting standards of quality, inspection of
purchased and sub-contracted parts, control of quality during manufacture and inspection of
finished product including performance testing etc.
Work-study, also called time and motion study, is concerned with improvement of productivity in
the existing jobs and the maximization of productivity in the design of new jobs. Two principal
component of work-study are:
Method study has been defined (BS 3138) as the systematic recording and critical examination
of the existing and proposed ways of doing work, as a means of developing and applying easier
and more effective methods and reducing costs. Method study when applied to production
methods yields one or more of the following benefits:
Effective production management must ensure minimum cost of production and in this context
cost reduction and cost control acquires significant importance. There are large number of tools
and techniques available that can help to make a heavy dent on the production cost.
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Q.2) What is batch Production? What are its key characteristics? Compare these
characteristics with those of project production.
Answer.2)
The operator may perform simpler machine set-ups but the separate machine tool setter
performs those involving complex operations.
Similarly a supervisor in the gear shop is expected to have sound knowledge in working
of different types of gear cutting machines.
arranged to give process layout-layout by function. Similar machines capable of doing similar
types of operations are grouped together and kept at one place. Presses for example, are put
together and kept at one place milling machines are placed together at another place, drilling
machines are kept at the third place, gear cutting machines are located at the fourth place and so
on. Each Group of machines is usually designated as a work centre or a section or a shop.
Materials control and tools control functions are important. Some kind of replenishment
system needs to be used to ensure routine replenishment
Detailed operational layout and route sheets are prepared for each part of the product.
Loading and scheduling needs to be more detailed and more sophisticated since every
machine requires to be individually scheduled.
Expediting is generally necessary since quite often jobs, due to imbalances in work
content, tend to lag behind
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Q.3) (a) Why are locational decisions important? What factors should be taken into
account while deciding location of a unit to manufacture washing machines?
Answer.3a)
1. Proximity to market:
Every company is in business to market and it can survive only if their product reaches the
consumers on time and at the competitive price. The ratio of selling costs to sales generally
increases with distance. Therefore, in the choice of location o the plant, the factor of “proximity
to the market” is given the highest priority. Locating a plant nearer to the market is preferred if:
Bread, soap factories, etc. require the market to be nearby. If factory cannot be started in
Bombay, it may be started in Thane, Kalyan or Poona. If the product is exported, location near
ports is desirable. This is particularly important for producers who sell bulky commodities,
which incur high transportation costs
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Nearness to market not only lowers transportation costs but also gives many other benefits
namely:
A good many administrative problems, which cause perpetual headaches and add to
costs, are avoided.
Liaison with dealers or whole sellers can be maintained economically and easily
Other costs such as commission to middlemen, which at times run as high as 20 to 50
percent can be reduced significantly.
Customer’s accounts do not remain outstanding for settlement. This recovery is easy and
less time saving which itself reduces selling costs.
Since raw materials usually constitute 50 to 60 percent of the total product cost, it is important
that the firm gets its requirements of raw materials at the right time and at the reasonable price for
which the plant must be located in the neighborhood of some source which can meet the raw
materials requirement of the unit “Proximity to supply of raw materials” factor assumes still
greater importance if raw materials are of perishable nature or if they are expensive to transport,
or if their weight is substantially reduced by processing.
Proximity to sources of raw materials is equally important for small units. This is because
usually small units are not considered important customers. They get least priority and in the
event of scarcity are the one to be struck off first from the list. The availability of materials to
small units to a large extent thus depends on their follow up and personal visits to the supplier’s
plant which is possible only if the buyer’s plant is close by.
3. Infrastructural facilities:
Infrastructural facilities consider availability of utilities like power water, disposal of waste etc.
These form the life-blood of many types of industries without which there facilities may come to
a stand still. Underestimating the need of any one of the utilities can be extremely costly and
inconvenient.
Certain industries, for example, aluminium, steel, etc are power intensive and must be located
close to the sites of power generation failing which the shortage of, or increase in cost of
generating power may spell problems for their survival.
Similarly, chemical process industries like paper and pulp, cement, steel, sugar laundries, metal
plating, food preparation etc. requires perennial source of water. Mineral content of water may
also be an important factor. Treatment of water is an expense to be considered while comparing
economics of different locations.
Drainage facilities are important for process industries otherwise disposal of process waster can
create lot of difficulties.
4. Transport facilities:
Transportation cost to the value added is a key determinant of the plant location. The structure of
the transportation cost depends on (i) Characteristics of the commodity (ii) average distance of
shipment (iii) medium of shipment: rail, road, and air sea.
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The need for transport arises because raw materials and fuel are to be moved to factory site and
finished goods are to be transported from factory to markets. Other things being equal since
transport cost has a major effect on product cost, the regions well served by transport facilities are
most suitable for industrial locations.
Plant location should be such that required labour is easily available in the neighbourhood.
Importing labour from outside is usually costly and it causes lot of administrative problems.
Availability of required labour locally is better since problem of arranging accommodation and
other related problems do not arise. Since normally workers with specific skills are required,
some sort of training facility should also be available in the neighborhood. Skilled employees are
easily available if ITI’s, or Engineering colleges are there in the neighbourhood.
The policies of the state Government and Local Bodies relating to issue of licenses, building
codes, labour laws, etc. are the factors in selecting/rejecting a particular community/site.
In order to disperse industries and ensure balanced economic growth, both Central and State
government offer a package of incentives for setting up industries in particular locations.
Exemption from excise duty, sales tax and octroi, soft loans from financial institutions, subsidy in
electricity charges, etc. are some of the incentives offered.
Since taxes and duties levied by the State Government and Local bodies substantially influence
product cost, the incidence of such taxes/levies must be taken into account while selecting a
community/site.
7. Climatic conditions:
Climatic factors may not have a major influence these days because of modern air conditioning
facilities available today. However, it may be important factor for certain industries like textile
mills, which require high humidity.
Community attitudes towards supporting hostile trade union activities are an important factor.
Locating facilities in a certain region/community may not be desirable as frequent labour
problems and interruptions are harmful to the plant in the long run. Political situation in the state
and attitude of the government towards labour activities also influences selection of the site for
the plant.
9. Safety requirement:
Accommodation is needed unless the employees are local residents. Accommodation should be
easily available, comparatively cheap and near some public transport stop.
The locational area should be fully developed, be accessible by road and should have a
convenient and efficient public transport system operating between the area and the township to
enable employees, officials, customers and suppliers to make easy trips for their work
Community attitudes towards work (i.e. whether the people in the location are hard working or
otherwise) as well as their attitudes towards the incoming entrepreneurs (helpful and cooperative
or otherwise) can make or mar an industry. Locational decisions, therefore, must take such
factors also into account particularly while setting up labour intensive units.
Locational factors should also include proximity of services needed by the firm. A firm desirous
of getting some or all parts made from outside or some of the operations done from outside must
see that such sub-contractors are located in the neighbourhood. Getting a job done from units
located at far off places will mean not only additional transportation cost but also time consuming
and costly. Also if units are too far off, the control on quality of work done by them cannot be
exercised.
Site selection should also take into account topography and soil structure of the land. The soil
structure must be capable of bearing loads of foundations. Though modern building techniques
can overcome the limitations of the soil, but if considerable improvement is required then
selection of a low cost and may ultimately turn out to be expensive.
Site size (Plot size) must be large enough to accommodate the present production facilities,
parking and access facilities but also leave sufficient room for future expansion. As a general
rule, a site five times the actual plant size is considered minimum for all these things including
future expansion.
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An ideal location is one where the cost of obtaining materials and processing them into finished
product plus the cost of distributing the finished product to customers is minimum.
Step 2: Estimate expenses on materials, transport, wages, power etc for each location on
each of the above factors.
Step 3: Collect data on intangible factors like community facilities, community attitudes etc.
Step 4: Analyse the tangible data for each location and calculate rate of return on
investment.
Step 6: Compare the intangible data for the different locations and select the optimal
location considering intangible data.
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Q.3) (b) What are objectives of a good layout? Discuss any six principles of a good layout?
Answer.3)(b)
Only through an efficient layout, the organization can attain the following objectives:
(vi) Greater flexibility for changes in product design and for future expansion.
(vii) Better working conditions by eliminating causes of excessive noise, objectionable odor
smoke etc.
No layout can satisfy each and every principle of a good layout. Some criterion may
conflict with some other criterion and as a result no layout can be ideal it has to
integrate all factors into the best possible compromise.
The plant and machinery in case of product layout and departments in case of
process layout should be arranged as per sequence of operations of most of the
products.
Since straight line is the shortest distance between any two points, men
and materials as far as possible should be made to move along the
straight path
A door may be made in a wall or a hole may be drilled in a ceiling if that eliminates or
reduces material handling in place of stairs or a distant door.
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Since straight line is the shortest distance between any two, points,
materials as far as possible should be made to move on the principle of
straight line flow. And when straight line flow is not possible, other
flows like U-shaped flow, circular flow or zig zag flow may be adopted,
but the layout may ensure that materials move in the forward direction
(Fig 4.1)
Raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods should be piled vertically one above
another rather than being strewn on the floor.
Pallets or equivalents should be made use of to pile up several layers one above another
Area below the work tables or in the cupboards built into the wall are welcome since they
reduce requirement of space
Special cupboards, enclosures, offices, partitions etc. should be avoided except when
their utility is established beyond doubt.
Machines should be kept sufficiently apart and with reasonable clearance from
The wall so that lubrication, adjustment and replacement of belts, removal of parts at the
time of repairs etc can be done conveniently by the maintenance staff.
Area in front of electrical panels and fire extinguishers should be kept free from
obstructions.
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Q.4) How does production planning differ from production control? What are the key
functions of production planning and control?
Answer.4)
Production planning versus production control.
(i) Regular functions are those, which are generally assigned to PPC in most of the
organizations through the importance of the function, may vary from industry to
industry.
(ii) Optional functions are those, which may be assigned to PPC depending upon policy
of the management of the firm.
Q.12 (a) What is critical path? What does it signify? How is it identified?
Answer.2)(a)
Critical path analysis, an important aid to planning, scheduling and coordinating the
activities if large scale projects. Is a synthesis of two independent techniques: Programme
Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) and Critical Path Method (CPM).
Though the two techniques were developed independently, they are only superficially different.
The two method have many features in common and are now combined into a technique called
Critical Path Analysis (CPA) or Network Analysis.
There are three basic different between a PERT network and CPM network:
PERT is event oriented while CPM is activity oriented (i.e. PERT prepares network from
events while CPM builds if from activities)
PERT provides for an allowance for uncertainty while CPM does not (i.e. PERT makes
three time estimates for each activity while CPM makes one time estimate)
Activity time in CPM technique are related to costs while it is not so in PERT since it is
event oriented
(i) Forces through pre-planning. Each and every activity compromising the project is
identified and recorded. Nothing is left to memory or chance which prevents crises
in scheduling
(ii) Increases coordination of tasks as technological relationship between the activities
suggests which activities can run simultaneously and which should succeed others.
(iii) Helps computations of different project duration’s for different level of resources and
thereby select a plan that minimizes total project cost.
(iv) Indicates optimal start and finish times of each activity of the project.
(v) Defines areas of responsibility of different departmental heads for timely execution
of the project.
(vi) Facilitates progress reporting and limits unnecessary discussion at the progress
meetings.
(vii) Identifies troubles spot often in advance and apply remedial measures.
(viii) Enables the plan to be revised in accordance with changes/changing circumstances.
(ix) Helps to exercise “control by exception” and prevents cost overruns.
A Project comprises a series of activities and the identification of the individual activities requires
knowledge and experience of the men responsible for the planning of the project. Even the
preliminaries-mere listing of the activities-make the operating personnel:
Observe critically the way in which the various activities interact or compete for scarce
resources
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Improve upon the original plans even before network is formally drawn and analyzed.
A project, therefore, must be torn into a set of identifiable activities. There are no set rules but
general guidelines are as under:
An activity should represent the smallest unit of the operation or set of operations over
which management desires control.
Q.12) (b)
Answer:
(a) Expected time of an activity can be obtained from the three time estimates using the formula:
te = a + 4m +b
6
te = 2 + 4 x 3 + 10
6
te = 24 = 4
6
Expected times of all activities of the network, calculated on above lines, are tabulated below.
4 5 6
6 3
6
3
4 6
1 4 2 1 5
Critical path is 1-3,3-5,5-6 and the duration for the project is 16 weeks (4+6+6)
Variance is
Vi = (b –a) X (b – a)
6 6
V1-3 = 4
9
V3-5 = 16
9
V5-6 = 25
9
V = 5
= 19 -16
5
= 3
2.236
= 1.34
The probability of completion of critical path by the schedule time of 19 weeks = 91%
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Answer.5)
Q.10) (a) What are X-R Charts? How are they made and used in controlling a process?
Answer.10)
X-R chart is a pair of chart consisting of a average (called X chart) and a range
Chart (called R chart) placed one below another on a piece of graph paper. The X chart is used to
control the mean value of the characteristic an R-chart is used to restrict the range of variations in
the values. X-R charts are drawn when the characteristics are measurable. Each chart consists of
three values: a central line, upper control limit and lower control limit. The central line represents
the arithmetic average of the sample means which equals the mean of the population, u. The
upper and lower control limits are located at three standard deviation on either side of the central
line.
Samples of fixed size are drawn at regular intervals and measurements are taken. The
samples wise values of the mean and range are plotted in their respective X and R charts.
The spread of sample points in the charts is studied to decide the remedial action (if any) to be
taken. The X chart analyses whether or not the mean of the quality Characteristics is within
control while R-chart analyses whether or not the variability is within control.
A pre-requisite to the preparation of the chart is the decision on the following aspects:
Quality Characteristics refer to the property of the product, which is to be assessed. The
quality characteristics must be capable of being measured. In case of more than quality
characteristics, separate chart is made for each quality characteristic.
Sample size refers to number of pieces comprising each sample. Sample size is an
important decision. It is a common practice to use sample of n = 4 or 5 to have low
appraisal cost. Large samples such as n = 15 or 20 are used if the process standard
deviation is large.
Sample Population refers to the number of samples to be collected to construct a control
chart. The number of samples must be sufficient. Usually, 20 samples each of size 4 or 5
are enough to have good estimates of the process average (X) and dispersion (R).
Time Interval measures the time gap between consecutive samples. Time interval, as a
genera rule, should be proportional to the average frequency of out-of-control conditions.
It is a fairly complex decision since a number of factors such as cost economy,
susceptibility of the process to disturbances; convenience of the inspector etc. requires to
be considered.
(a) Collect sufficient samples spread over a reasonable period. Each sample must be
of equal size.
(b) Measure each component comprising the sample for the given quality
characteristic
(c) Record individual measurements on a work data sheet.
A The grand average, which is written as, X (X double bar) is the average of the
sample averages and is obtained by dividing the total of the averages of all the
samples by the total number of samples.
B The mean range, which is written as, R (R bar) is the average of the ranges and is
obtained by dividing the total of the ranges of the samples by the total number of
samples.
A Set up a control chart with the central line drawn at X (X double bar), upper
control limit located X + A2 R (R bar) and the lower control limit set up at X-A2R.
B Plot the averages to see whether the process was under control when samples
were drawn.
C If all points fall within the control limits, the process is said to be under control
D If process is not under control (indicated by some points falling outside the
control limits), eliminate points outside the control limits and compute new trial
control limits for the remaining points.
E Repeat step 4 (d) until all points fall within the control limits
F Control limits in a particular situation should be revised from time to time as
additional data is accumulated.
A The control chart for range chart is set up with central line as R, upper control
limit (UCLR) located at D4R above the central line and lower control limit
(LCL) at D3R below the central line
B Plot the value of the range of each sample.
C If all points fall within the control limits no modification is necessary unless it is
desired to reduce the process dispersion
D if range chart exhibits lack of control indicated by some points falling outside the
control limits, eliminate those points out of control and compute new trial control
limits
E Repeat step 5 (d) until all points fall within the control limits.
F Control limits in a practical situation should be revised time to time as
additional data is accumulated.
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Q10 (b) ABC company produces a solvent, which must contain 3 percent of alcohol. It tries
to maintain the actual percentage at 3 + 0.3 percent. It tests hourly in samples of five. The
following table shows the results of last five samples. Set up a control chart for mean and
examine whether the process is under control.
A) Solution:
(i) Collect data
(ii) Calculate mean (X bar) and range(R bar)
1 2.92 0.3
2 2.98 0.1
3 3.06 0.1
4 3 0
5 3 0.2
= 2.992
= 0.14
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= 3.476
= 2.507
= 0 x 0.14
= 0
= 2.114 x 0.14
= 0.29596
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Q.6) What is method study? Describe the procedural steps to develop easier and effective
methods.
Answer.6)
Method study is the systematic recording and critical examination of existing and
proposed ways of doing work, as a means of developing and applying easier and more effective
methods and reducing costs.
Method study is an organized approach and its investigation rests on the following six basic steps
outlined in the block diagram
Select the work to be analyzed.
Record all facts relating to the existing method.
Examine the recorded facts critically but impartially.
Develop the most economical method commensurate with plant Requirements
Install the new method as standard practice.
Maintain the new method.
Selections of the jobs to be studied for methods improvement by the method study
practioner is a managerial responsibility and it (selection) may be based on economic
technical or human consideration. Economic consideration justifies selection based on
the economic worth (i.e. money saving potential) of the job.
Technical consideration identifies jobs, which require studies to overcome manufacturing
difficulties (excessive rejection, relaxation in prefixed performance standards, inability if
the shops to stick to specified machining parameters such as speeds, feeds, depth of cut
etc., inconsistent quality etc.) Human consideration in job selection is usually given
weightage while introducing method study practices for the first time.
Recording of facts
Systematic recording is the most crucial step in method improvement. Since recording
by long hand (or by descriptive method) has its limitations, it is not recommended for use
in method study. Instead, five symbols and eight charting conventions are used to record
facts relating to the job under study. Five typical symbols are O, ||, , D and V and eight
charting conventions concern composition of the chart, reject, rework, repletion, change
of state, introducing of new material, combined events and numbering of events. The
document on which details of the process are recorded by the above referred symbols and
conventions is called chart. There are four basic types of chart: (i) operation process
chart (ii) Flow process chart (iii) multiple activity charts and (iv) two handed process
chart.
Besides charts, two types of diagrams-flow diagram and string diagram are drawn when
recording details of an existing layout. Travel chart is another typical chart, which is
used to record frequency of movements (weight x distance) between work
centres/departments.
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Repetitive short cycle operation which involves quick hand/feel motions (i.e. microscopic
motions) may be studied with micro motion study. Glibreth, founder father of micro
motion study, also developed photographic techniques called cyclograph and
chronocylegraph to record path of the motions of the members of the body.
Critical examination
Critical examination aims to analyze the facts critically and thereby give rise to
alternatives, which form the basis of selection and development of easier, and effective
methods.
Development and selection stage concerns short listing of ideas generated at the critical
examination stage, testing each short listed idea for its technical and economic feasibility,
and making selection among the alternatives wherever choice exists. To develop ideas
and to ascertain their technical and economical feasibility, the method study practioner
needs to solicit the cooperation of personnel from different departments of the company.
Various techniques available for the development and selection purpose are: cost benefit
analysis, break even analysis, investment analysis and critical path analysis.
Installation
Maintenance
Q.9) (a) What desirable conditions need to be present to be present to guarantee success of
an incentive scheme?
Answer.9)
Administrative simplicity:
The incentive system should be simple and must be easily understood by the workers and
their representatives. An incentives scheme, which can be understood, only by engineers and
mathematicians or a scheme which involves the use of complex formulate or references and
cross-references is sure to fail. The incentive scheme should be such that workmen can
calculate their own earnings easily and quickly.
Maximum coverage:
The system should cover as many workmen as possible. A scheme if applied to a few
workmen creates a demoralizing effect on the morale of those not covered by the scheme.
Direct
Incentive payments should increase at least in direct proportion to the increase in output by
the operator. There are two reasons:
Firstly because it is more difficult to producer extra units and secondly because saving in the
overheads are far greater at higher levels of production.
Period of Payment
The period of payment should be as short as possible
Further the incentive plan should be such that it provides an opportunity to all average
workers to earn reasonable earnings.
Safeguards
The scheme should be fair not only to the employees but also to the employer. Safeguarding
clauses as under should be incorporated to protect.
a. Management’s right to change a standard when there are changes in methods. Materials
and machines
b. Management’s right to withdraw or discontinue temporarily a scheme during bad period.
c. Management’s right to initiate disciplinary action against operators who continually
produce sub-standard articles.
d. Management’s right to initiate disciplinary action against employees who, time and
again, do not achieve minimum standard of production even in the presence of fair and
accurate standards.
e. Management’s right to initiate disciplinary action against employees who, time and again
are found using speeds and feeds higher than those recommended in the process sheet (or
operational layouts)
adversely affect his health. Secondly, the system should ensure that in case of loose
standards the company does not lose financially.
Consistency of Plan
The plan should be consistent over a period of time. Frequent changes in the plan make it’s
functioning difficult. Faith in plan is lost if there are frequent revisions.
Continuous Use
The scheme should be in continuous use. The temporary use of the scheme in good times and
its discontinuation in bad times makes it’s functioning difficult.
Q 13)
Answer 13)
= 0.25
= 0.25 x 80
100
= 0.2
Similarly, average cycle time and normal time for all the elements are calculated and
tabulated as below
= 0.1473
True/False
Question In case of forward pass computation, the earliest event time of a plain event equals the
earliest event time of the preceding event plus duration of activity emanating from the preceding event.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Any proposed change must not be intimated to workers in advance.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Since recording by descriptive method has it's limitations, it is not recommended for use in
method study.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection is a must if the inspection is of destructive nature.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question If the firm has adopted elaborate planned maintenance system, there is no chance of any
unplanned maintenance work.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
Subtraction Removal of worn-out part from a machine Removal of worn -out part from a machine
True/False
Question Both, preventive and breakdown maintenance work must be assigned to the same team.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question In case of two handed process chart, inspection symbol is used when check by touch or feel is
involved.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Site selection should also take into account topography and soil structure of the land.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Only skilled worker can use the fixed limit gauge.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question In case of centralised inspection, inspection rooms generally become bottleneck and cause
delay in taking action regarding rejection or rework.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The OC curve is based on the assumption that if the lot is large in comparison to the
sample, the probabilities of the OC curve will follow a poisson distribution.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question In case of X bar-R charts, statistical limits are calculated from averages of samples of
n (4,5,…) instead of single sample of large size to reduce the spread of natural
variability.
Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Continuous flow of material , Highly mechanised material handling , Virtually zero
manufacturing cycle time
Your Answer Fixed position layout , Virtually zero manufacturing cycle time
Correct Answer Master production schedule , Product structure , Lead time for
procurement/manufacturing
Your Answer Master production schedule , Product structure , Lead time for
procurement/manufacturing
True/False
Question Shape od an OC curve is a function of sample size and the acceptance number.
True/False
Question For p-chart, "Inspection by variables" is much faster than "Inspection by attributes"
True/False
Question Since value of p can never be positive, hence" if LCLp works out to be positive, it is
taken as zero."
Correct Answer False
Correct Answer Commercial standards , Assembly and testing instructions , Bill of material
Your Answer Production schedule , Commercial standards , Assembly and testing instructions
True/False
Question An ideal OC curve is never possible only with cent percent inspection.
True/False
Question The operator should not stop production if first piece is not approved by the inspector.
True/False
Question Originating process of raw material influence Process Planning
True/False
Question As a general rule, the number of tail event of an activity is more
than that of it's head event.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
True/False
Question In case of X bar, if the process is not under control indicated by
some points falling outside the control limits, such points outside
the control limits are eliminated and new trial control limits for
the remaining points are computed.
Correct Answer True
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
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection is often more practical and economical
than sampling inspection.
Correct Answer False
Correct Answer Study different plant layouts and select the most optimum one ,
Study the extent of traffic over the different routes of the plant ,
Identify the extent of backtracking, cross traffic and obstacles
encountered during the movement of material.
Your Answer Study different plant layouts and select the most optimum one ,
Study the extent of traffic over the different routes of the plant ,
Identify the extent of backtracking, cross traffic and obstacles
encountered during the movement of material.
True/False
Question A load chart specifies the work to be carried out by each person
of company during shift hours.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Cellular layout is based on the concept of Group Technology
Correct Answer Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and
unskilled labour can be available , Plant expansion is easier due
to less or no restriction for building and construction
Your Answer Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and
unskilled labour can be available , Plant expansion is easier due
to less or no restriction for building and construction
True/False
Question In case of forward pass computation, the earliest event time of
the first event is zero.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question As a general rule, a site five times the actual plant size is
considered minimum for parking, access facilities and future
expansion.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Independent float either affects the float of preceding activities
or that of succeeding activities.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question As a general rule, the number of tail event of an activity is more
than that of it's head event.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
True/False
Question In case of X bar, if the process is not under control indicated by
some points falling outside the control limits, such points outside
the control limits are eliminated and new trial control limits for
the remaining points are computed.
Correct Answer True
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
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection is often more practical and economical
than sampling inspection.
Correct Answer False
Correct Answer Study different plant layouts and select the most optimum one ,
Study the extent of traffic over the different routes of the plant ,
Identify the extent of backtracking, cross traffic and obstacles
encountered during the movement of material.
Your Answer Study different plant layouts and select the most optimum one ,
Study the extent of traffic over the different routes of the plant ,
Identify the extent of backtracking, cross traffic and obstacles
encountered during the movement of material.
True/False
Question A load chart specifies the work to be carried out by each person
of company during shift hours.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Cellular layout is based on the concept of Group Technology
Correct Answer Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and
unskilled labour can be available , Plant expansion is easier due
to less or no restriction for building and construction
Your Answer Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and
unskilled labour can be available , Plant expansion is easier due
to less or no restriction for building and construction
True/False
Question In case of forward pass computation, the earliest event time of
the first event is zero.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question As a general rule, a site five times the actual plant size is
considered minimum for parking, access facilities and future
expansion.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Independent float either affects the float of preceding activities
or that of succeeding activities.
Correct Answer False
Correct Answer Long Lead time for procurement , Several levels of assemblies in
product , Long manufacturing cycle
Your Answer Long Lead time for procurement , Several levels of assemblies in
product , Long manufacturing cycle
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
True/False
Question Limit gauges are not useful when it is necessary to measure the exact
amount of variation.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer Operation process chart , Multiple activity chart , Flow process chart
True/False
Question An activity can share the same tail event and same head event with any
other activity.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
True/False
Question Dust gets mixed with lubricants, forms an abrasive substance and
causes pre-mature failure of machinery.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Delay in completion of projects result in unwelcome additions to the
fixed manufacturing expenses.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Root cause of most of the breakdowns is failure of the lubrication
system.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Latest finishing date is the latest event time of the tail event.
True/False
Question If the firm has adopted elaborate planned maintenance system, there is
no chance of any unplanned maintenance work.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question The event numbers as far as possible reflect the logical
relationships of the activities.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Skill of labour force in a product type layout is usually
higher than in the process type of layout
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Repetitive movements between work stations which are
difficult to be traced on string diagrams can be
conveniently shown on flow diagrams.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question All activities lying on the non-critical paths must have total
float and free float.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
Normal time of an Tn Tn
activity
Crash time of activity Tc Tc
Normal cost of an Cn Cn
activity
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 False
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
True/False
Question MRP software generates time periodwise requiremetn of
subassemblies
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question In case of two handed process chart, the simultaneous
activities of both hands are recorded opposite to each
other on the chart.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question It would not affect the project completion time if non-
critical activities take little loner time than planned.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Correct Answer Defining right quality for the job , Vendor performance evaluation , Making sure that
suppliers understand the requirements
Your Answer Vendor performance evaluation , Making sure that suppliers understand the requirements
, Defining right quality for the job
Correct Answer Activity time should be obtained from the person responsible for the completion of an
activity , Activity time must be independent of any influence which the preceding or
succeeding activity may have on it. , Activity time may assume that just the normal
quantity of resources required to carry out the activity are available.
Your Answer Activity time should be obtained from the person responsible for the completion of an
activity , Activity time must be independent of any influence which the preceding or
succeeding activity may have on it. , Activity time may assume that just the normal
quantity of resources required to carry out the activity are available.
Correct Answer Material may or may not be available at the time of preparation
Your Answer Shortest possible distance , Shortest processing time , Minimum movement
True/False
Question After goods have been manufactured, route sheets and operation layouts should not be
collected back.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question A load chart specifies the work to be carried out by each person of company during shift
hours.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Under MRP system for common items order for procurement is placed based on
requirement for each product
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question In case of forward pass computation, the earliest event time of the first event is zero.
Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Due to mistakes in reading blue prints , Due to errors in tooling , Due to wrong machine
set up
Your Answer Due to mistakes in reading blue prints , Due to errors in tooling , Due to wrong machine
set up , Due to purposely done mistakes by unsatisfied worker
True/False
Question A sampling plan which perfectly discriminates will have vertical OC curve.
Your Answer Operational layouts , Rejection reports , Move orders , Pre-filled stores issue orders
True/False
Question Specifications is the basic tool of inspection.
Forcasting requirement for indirect Past consumption analysis Economic order quantity
material technique
Inventory control by classification ABC Analysis ABC Analysis
True/False
Question A lot declared rejected in sampling inspection should not be inspected 100% in any case.
True/False
Question The dispatching function is of very importance in flow and mass production units.
True/False
Question Proper care and storage is not an essential part of a well planned lubrication system.
True/False
Question Complexity and difficulty of Planning is influenced by types of layout
True/False
Question For p-chart, p bar is the ratio of total number of units inspected to the total
number of units defectives.
Correct Answer False
Correct Answer Master production schedule , Product structure , Lead time for
procurement/manufacturing
Your Answer Master production schedule , Lead time for procurement/manufacturing , list
of machines
True/False
Question Systematic maintenance system can completely eliminate the wear and tear
of machines.
Correct Answer False
Correct Answer Critical Path Analysis , Index Method , Johnson's two machine algorithm
Your Answer Critical Path Analysis , Index Method , Johnson's two machine algorithm
True/False
Question A network should be progression of activities always moving forward.
Correct Answer Work is highly repetitive in nature , Planning activities are performed by the
line staff , Number of workmen is not very large
Your Answer Work is highly repetitive in nature , Planning activities are performed by the
line staff , Number of workmen is not very large
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
True/False
Question It would not affect the project completion time if non-critical activities take
little loner time than planned.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question The dispatching function is of very importance in flow and mass production
units.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question An activity should represent an operation or set of operations which can be
performed using a particular kind of equipment or a special skill.
Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Single sampling plan , Double sampling plan , Multiple sampling plan
Your Answer Single sampling plan , Double sampling plan , Multiple sampling plan
True/False
Question In case of forward pass computation, the earliest event time of a plain event
equals the earliest event time of the preceding event plus duration of activity
emanating from the preceding event.
Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Weekly off and holidays , Non-production hours , Stand-up equipment
Your Answer Weekly off and holidays , Non-production hours , Stand-up equipment
Correct Answer Resonable cost , Resonable procurement time , Resonable manufacturing time
Your Answer Resonable cost , Resonable procurement time , Resonable manufacturing time
True/False
Question A lot declared rejected in sampling inspection should not be inspected 100% in any case.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Since value of p can never be positive, hence" if LCLp works out to be positive, it is taken as
zero."
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Kanban system is essentially a computer based system for production scheduling and control
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Only skilled worker can use the fixed limit gauge.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Suburban location provides the compromise netween rural and urban locations.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question In case of two handed process chart, storage symbol is used when either hand is used as grip or
vice to hold an object.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Sample sizes for the construction of p-chart are typicaly larger that for Xbar-R-charts.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Breakdown of a machine is normally accompanied by added machine setup cost such as
resetting of jobs or change of jobs.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question One major difference between CPM and PERT is the former's adaptability for the projects
where high degree of uncertainty prevails and activity times during performance are expected to vary
considerably for certain activities.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question A lot declared rejected in sampling inspection should not be inspected 100% in any case.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question A network should employ only those dummy activities which are absolutely necessary.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The component produced on completely automatic machines may be subjected to sampling
inspection while parts produced on semi-automatic and completely manual operated machines require cent
percent inspection.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Even if any activity on the critical path is delayed, project completes on the scheduled time.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Flow process charts do record movements as well as visual pictures.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection is required on WIP prior to the key, critical or costly operation.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Mixed layouts are generally used in case of product is to be produced in different sizes/types:
contains too many components
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question In case of two handed process chart, storage symbol is used when either hand is used as grip or
vice to hold an object.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question It would not affect the project completion time if non-critical activities take little loner time
than planned.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Latest starting date is the latest finishing time minus activity duration.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question One major difference between CPM and PERT is the former's adaptability for the projects
where high degree of uncertainty prevails and activity times during performance are expected to vary
considerably for certain activities.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Kanban system is essentially a computer based system for production scheduling and control
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question A network should employ only those dummy activities which are absolutely necessary.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Inspection should be conducted prior to an operaion, after whose completion no rework
whatsoever is possible.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Planned lubrication is said to be the nervous system of the equipment.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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
True/False
Question Floor inspection delays the identification of faults which can not be rectified immediately
before large lots are spoiled.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Suburban location provides the compromise netween rural and urban locations.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Scale model Layout analysis Technique for evolving and analysis of layouts
True/False
Question A sampling plan which perfectly discriminates will have vertical OC curve.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Proper care and storage is not an essential part of a well planned lubrication system.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Delay in completion of projects result in unwelcome additions to the fixed manufacturing
expenses.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Objective of Work Study is to improve Productivity
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
True/False
Question As a general rule, the number of tail event of an activity is more than that of it's head event.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Breakdown of a machine is normally accompanied by added machine setup cost such as
resetting of jobs or change of jobs.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question The problems of congestion, bottlenecks and backtracking can not be visualized by using
templates and models.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question After goods have been manufactured, route sheets and operation layouts
should not be collected back.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question In case of centralised inspection, inspection rooms generally become
bottleneck and cause delay in taking action regarding rejection or rework.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer Lots having the percentage defective more than AQL but less than LPTD
True/False
Question During set up of X bar-R control chart, control limts should be practically
revised from time to time as additional data is accumulated.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Floor inspection delays the identification of faults which can not be rectified
immediately before large lots are spoiled.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection is required on WIP prior to the key, critical or costly
operation.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Repetitive movements between work stations which are difficult to be
traced on string diagrams can be conveniently shown on flow diagrams.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer Labour laws , Building codes , Policies regarding issue of licences
True/False
Question An activity can share the same tail event and same head event with any
other activity.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer Deviation from normal sound , Excessive Vibration , Leakage of a gas
True/False
Question Independent float either affects the float of preceding activities or that of
succeeding activities.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question F W Taylor devised a system for classifying motions into basic divisions
called Therbligs
Correct Answer False
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
Correct Mass
Answer
Your Answer Batch
True/False
Question Kanban system is essentially a computer based system for production scheduling and
control
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
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 False
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question In case of X bar, if the process is not under control indicated by some points falling
outside the control limits, such points outside the control limits are eliminated and new
trial control limits for the remaining points are computed.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Lubrication survey should never be done for a new machine.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question In case of forward pass computation, the earliest event time of the first event is zero.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
Correct MRP
Answer
Your Answer MRP
Correct Activity
Answer
Your Answer Event
True/False
Question Feasibility of time schedule requires that an activity be scheduled before any of it's
predecessors are scheduled.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question One major difference between CPM and PERT is the former's adaptability for the projects
where high degree of uncertainty prevails and activity times during performance are
expected to vary considerably for certain activities.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
Correct Selection of best worker for each particular task , Division of work between worker and
Answer management , Training and development of the workmen
Your Answer Selection of best worker for each particular task , Division of work between worker and
management , Training and development of the workmen
True/False
Question Even in a small set up wherein maintenance of a machine is looked after by a mechanic
cum worker, he should report directly to the person responsible for the manufacturing
operations.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
Correct Strategic
Answer
Your Answer Strategic
Correct It gives instructions regarding installation and operation of the equipment , It contains
Answer note on common troubles with causes and remedies for troubleshooting , It enlists
points, frequency and type of lubrication
Your Answer It gives instructions regarding installation and operation of the equipment , It contains
note on common troubles with causes and remedies for troubleshooting , It enlists
points, frequency and type of lubrication
True/False
Question A network can have more than one starting event but completion event must be only
one.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Which is the ideal place to write a description of an activity in a network?
True/False
Question Job life is one of the factors that influence Process Planning
True/False
Question Quality control determines what, when, and how much to inspect while
inspection actually conducts examination of goods.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
True/False
Question F W Taylor devised a system for classifying motions into basic divisions
called Therbligs
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question The event numbers as far as possible reflect the logical relationships of the
activities.
Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Long Lead time for procurement , Several levels of assemblies in product ,
Long manufacturing cycle
Your Answer Long Lead time for procurement , Several levels of assemblies in product ,
Long manufacturing cycle
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection is often more practical and economical than
sampling inspection.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Both, preventive and breakdown maintenance work must be assigned to
the same team.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer Lots having the percentage defective more than AQL but less than LPTD
True/False
Question Objective of Work Study is to improve Productivity
True/False
Question Breakdown of machines, absenteeism of worker does not dislocate the
manufacturing activity in process layout
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Since value of c can never be negativee, hence" if LCLp works out to be
negative, it is taken as zero."
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question The dispatching function is of very importance in flow and mass production
units.
Correct Answer False
Correct Answer It helps to identify the set of activities and events which are critical and as
such must be carefully controlled and monitored , It identifies activities to
be given preference in allocation of resources. , It helps to exercise "control
by exception".
Your Answer It helps to identify the set of activities and events which are critical and as
such must be carefully controlled and monitored , It helps to exercise
"control by exception".
POM assgn : Senthil
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question MRP is based on the concept of inventory demand which is of following type
True/False
Question As a general rule, the number of tail event of an activity is more than that
of it's head event.
Correct Answer False
Correct Answer Large varaitions in hardness of material , Tool wear , Errors in setting
Your Answer Large varaitions in hardness of material , Tool wear , Errors in setting
True/False
Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
True/False
Question In case of X bar, if the process is not under control indicated by some
points falling outside the control limits, such points outside the control
limits are eliminated and new trial control limits for the remaining points
are computed.
Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Work is highly repetitive in nature , Planning activities are performed by the
line staff , Number of workmen is not very large
Your Answer Work is highly repetitive in nature , Planning activities are performed by the
line staff , Number of workmen is not very large
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
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection is often more practical and economical than
sampling inspection.
Correct Answer False
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
Correct Answer Study different plant layouts and select the most optimum one , Study the
extent of traffic over the different routes of the plant , Identify the extent of
backtracking, cross traffic and obstacles encountered during the movement
of material.
Your Answer Study different plant layouts and select the most optimum one , Study the
extent of traffic over the different routes of the plant , Identify the extent of
backtracking, cross traffic and obstacles encountered during the movement
of material.
True/False
Question A load chart specifies the work to be carried out by each person of company
during shift hours.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Cellular layout is based on the concept of Group Technology
Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and unskilled
labour can be available , Plant expansion is easier due to less or no
restriction for building and construction
Your Answer Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and unskilled
labour can be available , Plant expansion is easier due to less or no
restriction for building and construction
Correct Answer Progress chasing to identify delays which may hold up production ,
Communicating possible delays in delivery date commitment to sales
department , Devising cures to keep rate of production in line with schedule
Your Answer Recording progress of work , Progress chasing to identify delays which may
hold up production , Communicating possible delays in delivery date
commitment to sales department
True/False
Question In case of forward pass computation, the earliest event time of the first
event is zero.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question As a general rule, a site five times the actual plant size is considered
minimum for parking, access facilities and future expansion.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Independent float either affects the float of preceding activities or that of
succeeding activities.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question The event numbers as far as possible reflect the logical
relationships of the activities.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Skill of labour force in a product type layout is usually
higher than in the process type of layout
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Repetitive movements between work stations which are
difficult to be traced on string diagrams can be
conveniently shown on flow diagrams.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question All activities lying on the non-critical paths must have total
float and free float.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
Normal time of an Tn Tn
activity
Crash time of activity Tc Tc
Normal cost of an Cn Cn
activity
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 False
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
True/False
Question MRP software generates time periodwise requiremetn of
subassemblies
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question In case of two handed process chart, the simultaneous
activities of both hands are recorded opposite to each
other on the chart.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question It would not affect the project completion time if non-
critical activities take little loner time than planned.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question As a general rule, the number of tail event of an activity is more
than that of it's head event.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
True/False
Question In case of X bar, if the process is not under control indicated by
some points falling outside the control limits, such points outside
the control limits are eliminated and new trial control limits for
the remaining points are computed.
Correct Answer True
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
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection is often more practical and economical
than sampling inspection.
Correct Answer False
Correct Answer Study different plant layouts and select the most optimum one ,
Study the extent of traffic over the different routes of the plant ,
Identify the extent of backtracking, cross traffic and obstacles
encountered during the movement of material.
Your Answer Study different plant layouts and select the most optimum one ,
Study the extent of traffic over the different routes of the plant ,
Identify the extent of backtracking, cross traffic and obstacles
encountered during the movement of material.
True/False
Question A load chart specifies the work to be carried out by each person
of company during shift hours.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Cellular layout is based on the concept of Group Technology
Correct Answer Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and
unskilled labour can be available , Plant expansion is easier due
to less or no restriction for building and construction
Your Answer Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and
unskilled labour can be available , Plant expansion is easier due
to less or no restriction for building and construction
True/False
Question In case of forward pass computation, the earliest event time of
the first event is zero.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question As a general rule, a site five times the actual plant size is
considered minimum for parking, access facilities and future
expansion.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Independent float either affects the float of preceding activities
or that of succeeding activities.
Correct Answer False
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
True/False
Question Breakdown of machines, absenteeism of worker does not dislocate the
manufacturing activity in process layout
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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
True/False
Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Operation Process Chart provides information on time and distances
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
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
True/False
Question Planned lubrication is said to be the nervous system of the equipment.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question A network should be progression of activities always moving forward.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question For p-chart, the central line of fraction defectives is determined by average
percentage defectives.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question As a general rule, the number of tail event of an activity is more
than that of it's head event.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
True/False
Question In case of X bar, if the process is not under control indicated by
some points falling outside the control limits, such points outside
the control limits are eliminated and new trial control limits for
the remaining points are computed.
Correct Answer True
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
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection is often more practical and economical
than sampling inspection.
Correct Answer False
Correct Answer Study different plant layouts and select the most optimum one ,
Study the extent of traffic over the different routes of the plant ,
Identify the extent of backtracking, cross traffic and obstacles
encountered during the movement of material.
Your Answer Study different plant layouts and select the most optimum one ,
Study the extent of traffic over the different routes of the plant ,
Identify the extent of backtracking, cross traffic and obstacles
encountered during the movement of material.
True/False
Question A load chart specifies the work to be carried out by each person
of company during shift hours.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Cellular layout is based on the concept of Group Technology
Correct Answer Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and
unskilled labour can be available , Plant expansion is easier due
to less or no restriction for building and construction
Your Answer Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and
unskilled labour can be available , Plant expansion is easier due
to less or no restriction for building and construction
True/False
Question In case of forward pass computation, the earliest event time of
the first event is zero.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question As a general rule, a site five times the actual plant size is
considered minimum for parking, access facilities and future
expansion.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Independent float either affects the float of preceding activities
or that of succeeding activities.
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question As a general rule, the number of tail event of an activity is more than that of it's head
event.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
Correct Activity time should be obtained from the person responsible for the completion of an
Answer activity , Activity time must be independent of any influence which the preceding or
succeeding activity may have on it. , Activity time may assume that just the normal
quantity of resources required to carry out the activity are available.
Your Answer Activity time should be obtained from the person responsible for the completion of an
activity , Activity time must be independent of any influence which the preceding or
succeeding activity may have on it. , Activity time may assume that just the normal
quantity of resources required to carry out the activity are available.
True/False
Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question In case of X bar, if the process is not under control indicated by some points falling
outside the control limits, such points outside the control limits are eliminated and new
trial control limits for the remaining points are computed.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
Correct Necessity
Answer
Your Answer Necessity
Correct Work is highly repetitive in nature , Planning activities are performed by the line staff ,
Answer Number of workmen is not very large
Your Answer Work is highly repetitive in nature , Planning activities are performed by the line staff ,
Number of workmen is not very large
Correct Operators awaiting instructions from supervisor , Worker waiting for his turn at tools
Answer 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 Inspection order is must even for simple jobs which can be inspected by shop inspector
with the tooling available on shop.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Cent percent inspection is often more practical and economical than sampling inspection.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
Correct Nontechnical person finds it easy to comprehend , Ovehead facilities can be shown ,
Answer Models can be shifted easily
Your Answer Nontechnical person finds it easy to comprehend , Ovehead facilities can be shown ,
Models can be shifted easily
Correct Study different plant layouts and select the most optimum one , Study the extent of
Answer traffic over the different routes of the plant , Identify the extent of backtracking, cross
traffic and obstacles encountered during the movement of material.
Your Answer Study different plant layouts and select the most optimum one , Study the extent of
traffic over the different routes of the plant , Identify the extent of backtracking, cross
traffic and obstacles encountered during the movement of material.
True/False
Question A load chart specifies the work to be carried out by each person of company during shift
hours.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Cellular layout is based on the concept of Group Technology
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
Correct Time
Answer
Your Answer Standard deviation
Correct Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and unskilled labour can be
Answer available , Plant expansion is easier due to less or no restriction for building and
construction
Your Answer Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and unskilled labour can be
available , Plant expansion is easier due to less or no restriction for building and
construction
Correct Progress chasing to identify delays which may hold up production , Communicating
Answer possible delays in delivery date commitment to sales department , Devising cures to
keep rate of production in line with schedule
Your Answer Recording progress of work , Progress chasing to identify delays which may hold up
production , Communicating possible delays in delivery date commitment to sales
department
True/False
Question In case of forward pass computation, the earliest event time of the first event is zero.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
Correct Activity
Answer
Your Answer Activity
True/False
Question As a general rule, a site five times the actual plant size is considered minimum for
parking, access facilities and future expansion.
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Independent float either affects the float of preceding activities or that of succeeding
activities.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question The event numbers as far as possible reflect the logical relationships of the activities.
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
Your 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
Your Answer Labour laws , Building codes , Policies regarding issue of licences
True/False
Question Skill of labour force in a product type layout is usually higher than in the process
type of layout
Correct Answer False
True/False
Question Repetitive movements between work stations which are difficult to be traced on
string diagrams can be conveniently shown on flow diagrams.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
True/False
Question All activities lying on the non-critical paths must have total float and free float.
Correct Answer Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and unskilled labour can be
available , Plant expansion is easier due to less or no restriction for building and
construction
Your Answer Avaialability of adequate land at lower cost , Both skilled and unskilled labour can be
available , Plant expansion is easier due to less or no restriction for building and
construction
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 Lots having the percentage defective less than AQL but more than LPTD
True/False
Question Root cause of most of the breakdowns is failure of the lubrication system.
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
True/False
Question MRP software generates time periodwise requiremetn of subassemblies
True/False
Question In case of two handed process chart, the simultaneous activities of both hands are
recorded opposite to each other on the chart.
Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Overlapping of operations , Effective Capacity per work centre , Performance
standards
Your Answer Overlapping of operations , Effective Capacity per work centre , Performance
standards
Correct Answer Can be conveniently moved on the graph paper , Less laborious , Saves time
Your Answer Can be conveniently moved on the graph paper , Less laborious , Unskilled person
can do and analyze it
True/False
Question It would not affect the project completion time if non-critical activities take little
loner time than planned.
Correct Answer True
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
True/False
Question Breakdown of machines, absenteeism of worker does not dislocate the
manufacturing activity in process layout
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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
True/False
Question All activities must not be tied up into the network
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Operation Process Chart provides information on time and distances
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
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
True/False
Question Planned lubrication is said to be the nervous system of the equipment.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question A network should be progression of activities always moving forward.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
True/False
Question For p-chart, the central line of fraction defectives is determined by average
percentage defectives.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Correct Answer Identifies quality and productivity from a production process , Identifies
impact of any change on performance , Instantly spots malfunctions and
show where they occur
Your Answer Identifies quality and productivity from a production process , Identifies
impact of any change on performance , Integrates manufacturing with
business strategy
True/False
Question HR implementation involues a series of action programme like production,
estimation of raw materials, labour & machine hours.
Correct Answer False
Correct Answer govt. policies, stability, philosophy of govt. , legal system, implementation,
infrastructure , import-export
Your Answer govt. policies, stability, philosophy of govt. , legal system, implementation,
infrastructure , import-export
True/False
Question Counterfeiter copy but with a difference that can be seen.
True/False
Question The actual performance deviates positively over the budgeted performanve.
This is an indication of superior performance
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Macro environment has got immediate impact on business.
Your Answer Conceptual, human & intellectual skills , Decision making ability ,
communication skills
True/False
Question Scheduling is a part of strategic management.
Correct Answer between a buyer and a seller , to avail tax concessions , to increase growth
rates
Your Answer between a buyer and a seller , to increase growth rates , to end rivalry
between the two
Correct Answer clarity in strategy & responsibilities , blending cultures , provide for an exit
strategy
Your Answer clarity in strategy & responsibilities , blending cultures
Correct Answer Trust & fairness , Changed Management , Integrity & thoughtfulness
Your Answer Trust & fairness , Changed Management , Integrity & thoughtfulness
Gap analysis Difference between desired and Difference between desired and
projected performance projected performance
Corporate parenting Managing SBU's by a corporate Managing SBU's by a corporate
Heartland business Give the highest priority Give the highest priority
True/False
Question Standards of performance act as the benchmark against which the actual
performance is compared.
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Change in company's strategy gives rise to problems necessitating a new
structure to be made
Correct Answer True
True/False
Question Divestiture is opposed to diversification.
Environmental Analysis Social, Political, legal & Social, Political, legal & technology
technology
Swot Analysis Matching, converting, minimizing Availability of resources
& avoiding strategies
True/False
Question The actual performance matches the budgeted performance. This is a
realistic situation.
Correct Answer False
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
Correct clarity in strategy & responsibilities , blending cultures , provide for an exit strategy
Answer
Your Answer clarity in strategy & responsibilities , blending cultures , provide for an exit strategy
Correct between a buyer and a seller , to avail tax concessions , to increase growth rates
Answer
Your Answer between a buyer and a seller , to avail tax concessions , to increase growth rates
Correct Time
Answer
Your Answer Goals
True/False
Question The actual performance deviates positively over the budgeted performanve. This is an
indication of superior performance
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
Correct Flotilla
Answer
Your Answer Flotilla
True/False
Question Labour satisfaction may result in unethical behaviour as anger.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Reciprocal responsibility means equal blames and credit.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
True/False
Question Excelling in one market guarantees success in a new.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
Correct vision
Answer
Your Answer vision
Correct Vital ingredient in determinig it's future , Yields growth, profits etc , may result in
Answer disaster if inappropriate
Your Answer Vital ingredient in determinig it's future , Only factor determing it's success or failure ,
may result in disaster if inappropriate
True/False
Question Three C's affecting today's companies are customer, competition & change
Correct True
Answer
Your Answer True
Correct Minimum
Answer
Your Answer Maximum
True/False
Question HR implementation involues a series of action programme like production, estimation of
raw materials, labour & machine hours.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer True
Ballast business Fit well but low opportunities Fit well but low opportunities
Gap analysis Difference between desired and Difference between desired and
projected performance projected performance
Corporate parenting Managing SBU's by a corporate Managing SBU's by a corporate
Heartland business Give the highest priority Give the highest priority
Correct obsession with an organization , ambitions in proportion to their existing resources &
Answer capabilities , what the organization strives for.
Your Answer obsession with an organization , what the organization strives for. , concept of
optimization
Correct Assumes factory as an isolated entity , It measures only the cost of producing
Answer
Your Answer Assumes factory as an isolated entity , It measures only the cost of producing
Correct IR, OB
Answer
Your Answer PRM
True/False
Question All policies are 'statements'
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer True
True/False
Question Divestiture is opposed to diversification.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer True
Correct Leaders
Answer
Your Answer Leaders
True/False
Question Business ethics is how personal norms do not apply to activities & goals of a commercial
firm.
Correct False
Answer
Your Answer False
Correct 9
Answer
Your Answer 9