Industrial engineering mcq with answer for study and job interview.
.no 1. The forecasting time horizon that would typically be easiest to predict
would be:
A : Medium-range
B : Long-range
C : Short range
D : Intermediate range
Q.no 2. Identify the symbol of storage in method study from following
A : Circle
B : Rectangle
C : Arrow
D : Tringle
Q.no 3. The purpose of supply chain management is
A : Provide customer satisfaction
B : Improve quality of a product
C : Integrating supply and demand management
D : Increase production
Q.no 4. Materials Requirement Planning requires close coordination between
A : Stores and Purchase sections
B : Marketing arid Purchase
C : Production Planning and Marketing
D : Purchase and Production planning
Q.no 5. The forecast method which considers the error in forecasting of recent
data is
A : Simple average method
B : Moving average method
C : Weighted moving average method
D : Exponential smoothing method
Q.no 6. Work measurement techniques used for short cycle repetitive jobs
A : Time study(stop watch technique)
B : Synthetic data (synthesis)
C : Predetermined motion time study (PMTS)
D : Analytical estimating
Q.no 7. Motion economy is
A : Characteristics of machine element
B : Amount calculation of movements
C : characteristics or easy movements
D : Movement price
Q.no 8. While looking at the past/historical demand data, we must consider
A : Trends and seasonality
B : Cyclic and random variables
C : Both A and B
D : None of the above
Q.no 9. The technique of value analysis can be applied to
A : Complicated items only
B : Crash-programme items only
C : Any item.
D : Cost consciousness items only
Q.no 10. In exponential smoothing method α represents
A : Smoothing value
B : Exponential Value
C : Smoothing constant
D : All of the above
Q.no 11. It is allowed to an operator who is working under poor environmental
conditions that cannot be improved, added stress and strain in performing the
job.
A : variable allowance
B : relaxation allowance
C : interference allowance
D : contingency allowance
Q.no 12. Scheduling
A : Prescribes the sequence of operations to be followed
B : Determines the programme for the operations
C : Is concerned with starting of processes
D : Regulates the progress of job through various processes
Q.no 13. In standard time calculation Normal time is depend on
A : Observe time
B : rating factor
C : Both a and b
D : None of the above
Q.no 14. It is an allowance of time included into the work content of the job to
compensate the operator for the unavoidable loss of production due to
simultaneous stoppage of two or more machines being operated by him.
A : variable allowance
B : relaxation allowance
C : interference allowance
D : contingency allowance
Q.no 15. select unsuitable one of Fayol’s 14 Management principles
A : Division of Work
B : Kizen
C : Unity of Command and directions
D : Remuneration
Q.no 16. Micromotion Analysis is most appropriate for
A : Highly repetitive short cycle tasks
B : Non-repetitive short cycle tasks
C : Repetitive long cycle tasks
D : Non-repetitive long cycle tasks
Q.no 17. Frederick W. Taylor introduced a system of working known as
A : Line organisation
B : Line and staff organisation
C : Functional organisation
D : Effective organisation
Q.no 18. From the point of motion economy it is preferable to move
A : both hands in the same direction
B : right hand first and then left hand
C : only one hand at a time
D : both hands in opposite directions
Q.no 19. Which of the following are used in Micro Motion Study
A : Film
B : Camera
C : Wink Counter
D : All of above things
Q.no 20. Raw material productivity can be increased by
A : Proper choice of design
B : Reuse of material
C : Scrap control
D : All of the above
Q.no 21. In a time study exercise, the time observed for an activity was 20
seconds. The operator had a performance rating of 125. A personal time
allowance of 10% is given. The standard time for the activity, in seconds, is
A : 27
B : 28.5
C : 28
D : 27.5
Q.no 22. Suggest suitable chart for writing a letter to manager
A : Travel chart
B : simo chart
C : two handed process chart
D : man type flow process chart
Q.no 23. Exponential smoothing forecasting method is a variant of
A : Moving average method
B : Weighted moving average method
C : Simple average method
D : Delphi method
Q.no 24. Total output / (labor cost+ material cost + capital cost + miscellaneous
cost)
A : Craig-Harris model
B : Kendrick-creamer model
C : Taylor-Devis Model
D : APC Model (American Productivity Center)
Q.no 25. Choose the wrong statement. Motion study is used for
A : improving a work method
B : reducing inventory costs.
C : designing a work method
D : providing a schematic framework
Q.no 26. Calculate standard time per piece if
Normal time = 60min
10% Allowance
A : 60
B : 65
C : 66
D : 67
Q.no 27. this allowance is a addition to the basic time intended to provide the
worker with the opportunity to recover from the physiological and psychological
effects of carrying out specified work under specified conditions and to allow
attention to personal needs.
A : variable allowance
B : relaxation allowance
C : interference allowance
D : contingency allowance
Q.no 28. In Two-Handed Process Chart
A : Only the activities of Left hands of the operator are recorded.
B : Only the activities of Right hand of the operator are recorded.
C : The activities of two hands of the operator are recorded.
D : None
Q.no 29. Value engineering aims at finding out the
A : depreciation value of a product
B : resale value of a product
C : major function of the item and accomplishing the same at least cost without change
in quality
D : Break even point when machine re-quires change
Q.no 30. The most commonly used criteria for measuring forecast error is
A : mean absolute deviation
B : mean absolute percentage error
C : mean standard error
D : mean square error
Q.no 31. Work measurement techniques in which past performance is used as a
guideline for setting work performance standards. The main advantage of this
technique is that it is simple to understand, quicker to estimate and easier to
implement.
A : Time study(stop watch technique)
B : Synthetic data (synthesis)
C : Predetermined motion time study (PMTS)
D : Analytical estimating
Q.no 32. A simple moving average is calculated as
A : MA=Sum of demands for periods/Chosen number of periods
B : MA= Sum of demand/Chosen number
C : MA=Sum of values/Chosen values
D : None of above
Q.no 33. Suggest suitable chart for tighting the nut and bolt
A : Travel chart
B : simo chart
C : two handed process chart
D : man type flow process chart
Q.no 34. The standard time of an operation while conducting a time study is
A : mean observed time + allowances
B : normal time + allowances
C : mean observed time X rating factor + allowances
D : normal time X rating factor + allowances
Q.no 35. A diagram showing the path followed by men and materials while
performing a task is known as
A : String Diagram
B : Flow process chart
C : Travel chart
D : Flow diagram
Q.no 36. In which of the following forecasting technique, subjective inputs
obtained from various sources are analyzed?
A : A. Judgemental forecast
B : Time series forecast
C : Associative model
D : All of the above
Q.no 37. Purpose of Multiple Activity Chart is
A : To decide number of workers in a group.
B : To balance the work team
C : Both 1 & 2
D : None of above things
Q.no 38. Which chart describes graphically the activity of a man (or men) and
machine against a time scale.
A : Two handed process chart
B : Multiple Activity Chart
C : SIMO Chart
D : String diagram
Q.no 39. Which of the following is systematic method to improve the value of
goods or products and services by using an examination of function.
A : Ergonomics
B : Work Study
C : Methd Study
D : Value Engineering
Q.no 40. Therbligs are
A : Diagrammatic representation of Movements
B : Systamatic representation of Movements
C : Procedure for representation of Movements
D : Simple representation of activity symbols
Q.no 41. Given the following bill of materials If the demand for product A is 30
units, and there are on hand 10 units of B and none of C, how many units of part D
will be needed?
A : 3
B : 40
C : 70
D : 90
Q.no 42. A welding operation is time-studied during which an operator was pacerated as 120%. The operator took, on an average, 8 minutes for producing the
weld-joint. If a total of 10% allowances are allowed for this operation, the
expected standard production rate of the weld-joint (in units per 8 hour day) is
A : 45
B : 50
C : 55
D : 40
Q.no 43. calculate labor, material, capital and energy productivity from following
data
A : 13.53, 149.34,1.876,14.32
B : 14.34, 155.34, 1,7779, 13.34
C : 3.139, 139.524, 1.931,12.71
D : none of the above
Q.no 44. The following information regarding the output produced and input
consumed for a particular time period for particular company is as given
below,Output = 10000Rs, Human Input = 3000 Rs, Material Input = 2000Rs, Capital
Input = 3000Rs, Energy Input = 1000 Rs, other Miscellaneous Input = 500Rs.The
values are in terms of base year rupee value. the values for capital and material
productivity is,
A : 3.33 and 5.00
B : 5.00 and 3.33
C : 10.00 and 3.33
D : 20.00 and 5.00
Q.no 45. The following information regarding the output produced and input
consumed for a particular time period for particular company is as given
below,Output = 10000Rs, Human Input = 3000 Rs, Material Input = 2000Rs, Capital
Input = 3000Rs, Energy Input = 1000 Rs, other Miscellaneous Input = 500Rs.The
values are in terms of base year rupee value. the values for productivity as per
Craig-Harris model model
A : 1
B : 3.33
C : 10.53
D : 0.153
Q.no 46. Which one of the following statements regarding time study is correct?
A : While conducting time study, it is important to get historical records of preceding
times
B : It is based on a procedure originally proposed by Frederick W. Taylor
C : It is necessary to multiply the measured time by the reciprocal of learning curve
D : One should be careful to collect data under just-in-time conditions
Q.no 47. A work sampling study was conducted for 100 hours in the machine shop
in order to estimate the standard time. The total number of observations
recorded was 2500; no working activity could be noticed for 400 observations. The
ratio between manual and machine element was 2:1. Average rating factor was
estimated as 1.15 and the total number of articles produced during the study
period was 6000. Rest and personal allowances may be taken as 12% of the normal
time.
A : 1.038 minutes.
B : 10.38 minutes.
C : 3.18 minutes.
D : 3.0138 minutes.
Q.no 48. Given the following bill-of-materials: If the demand for product A is 50
units, what will be the gross requirement for component E?
A : 300
B : 100
C : 200
D : 250
Q.no 49. Calculate standard time of element with two activity
Observe time, performace rating for two activities are 10,40 and 110% 90%
respectivlcy. Consider 10% Allowance for both.
A : 51.1
B : 51.4
C : 51.7
D : 51.9
Q.no 50. A small electric bulb is attached to hand, finger or other part of the body
of the operator performing the operation. A photograph is taken by still camera
and the light source shows the path of the motion and the path of the photograph
is called as,
A : Travel chart
B : travel chart
C : string diagram
D : cycle graph
Q.no 51. Calculate standard time of element with two activity
Observe time, performace rating for activity one is 30 & 80% and for activity two
30 & 80% respectivlcy
consider 10% Allowance for both.
A : 53.8
B : 54.9
C : 55.5
D : 52.8
Q.no 52. What will be the normal time if
Observed time = 3min
Performance rating = 85% and
10% Allowance
A : 3.8
B : 2.55
C : 3.5
D : 2
Q.no 53. A time study was conducted in a machine shop for a manual operation.
The times for five observations (in minutes) were 20, 22, 21, 24 and 25. The
performance rating for the operator is 120%. The allowance factor is 20%. The
standard time is
A : 22.4 minutes
B : 25 minutes
C : 26.88 minutes
D : 32.256 minutes
Q.no 54. The past data on the load on the weaving machines is given below May96=500,June-96=545 ,July-96=600.Compute the load on the weaving machine ussing
3rd moving averegae for Aug-96
A : 415
B : 515
C : 500
D : None of the above
Q.no 55. Fifty observations of a production operation revealed a mean cycle time
of 10 min. The worker was evaluated to be performing at 90% efficiency.
Assuming the allowances to 10% of the normal time, the standard time (in
minute) for the job is
A : 0.198
B : 7.3
C : 9
D : 9.9
Q.no 56. In a time study exercise, the time observed for an activity was 40
seconds. The operator had a performance rating of 120. A personal time
allowance of 20% is given. The standard time for the activity, in seconds, is
A : 56.8
B : 55.5
C : 57.6
D : 58.2
Q.no 57. Which of the following equations is not in conformity with others?
A : Organization performance × motivation = profits
B : Knowledge × skill = ability
C : Ability × motivation = performance
D : Attitude × situation = motivation
Q.no 58. Preliminary work sampling studies show that machine was idle 25% of
the time based on a sample of 100 observations. The number of observations
needed for a confidence level of 95% and an accuracy of ± 5% is
A : 4800
B : 1200
C : 3600
D : 2500
Q.no 59. A work study was conducted in machine shop. The data has been
recorded. Total number of observations = 2000, No activities = 500, the ratio
between manual to machine = 3:1 portion of the activities, average performance
rating = 85%, total number of pieces produced = 120 during study, duration of the
study = 60hrs, calculate the standard time / piece assuming 15% relaxation
allowance.
A : 24.5
B : 2.45
C : 25.4
D : 45.2
Q.no 60. Given the following bill of materials If the demand for product A is 50
units, what will be the gross requirement for component E?
A : 50
B : 100
C : 150
D : 200
Q.no 1. Out put of aggregate planning is
A : Marketing plan
B : Production plan
C : Assignment plan
D : Material requirement plan
Q.no 2. Therblings are used in
A : Work Study
B : Methd Study
C : Micro motion study
D : Work Measurement
Q.no 3. The individual human variability in time studies to determine the
production standards is taken care of by
A : Personal allowances
B : Work allowances
C : Rating factor
D : work factor
Q.no 4. The main disadvantage of line organisation is
A : Top level executives have to do excessive work
B : Structure is rigid
C : Communication delays occur
D : All of the above
Q.no 5. The factors to be considered for production scheduling are
A : component design
B : route sheet
C : time standards
D : all of these
Q.no 6. Matrix organizational structure comprises of
A : Horizontal structure
B : Vertical structure
C : Combination of horizontal and vertical structure
D : Hierarchical structure
Q.no 7. Which of the following chart is also known as cross chart
A : SIMO chart
B : Multiple Activity Chart
C : Flow Chart
D : Travel chart
Q.no 8. Procurement cycle time is time consumed for
A : Receiving of raw material
B : Inspection of various raw materials
C : Inspection of purchased components parts
D : All of the above
Q.no 9. Scientific management principles were enunciated
A : F.W. Taylor
B : F.W. Harris
C : W. Stewhart
D : F. Gilhreth
Q.no 10. PMTS and work sampling are
A : Method Study techiques
B : Work measurement techniques
C : facility design techniques
D : Industrial Safety techiques
Q.no 11. VMI stands for
A : Vendor material inventory
B : Vendor managed inventory
C : Variable material inventory
D : Valuable material inventory
Q.no 12. Allowance is certain Percentage of
A : Observed Time
B : Normal Time
C : Standard Time
D : total time
Q.no 13. Aggregate planning is a capacity planning for
A : The long range
B : The intermediate range
C : The short range
D : Typically for 1 to 3 months
Q.no 14. The most popular type of organisation used for Civil Engineering
Constructions is
A : Line organization
B : Line and staff organization
C : Functional organization
D : Effective organization
Q.no 15. Which is step in Value Analysis
A : Pre Study Preparation Phase
B : Financial Phase
C : Project Study Workshop Phase
D : Orientation Phase
Q.no 16. Preventive maintenance improves
A : Material productivity
B : Labour productivity
C : Machine productivity
D : Capital productivity
Q.no 17. Which of the following is NOT a qualitative method of forecasting?
A : Historical comparison
B : Causal method
C : Delphi method
D : Survey technique
Q.no 18. For efficient running of the plant to get desired output
A : Design capacity must be less than the plant capacity
B : Design capacity must be greater than the plant capacity
C : Design capacity must be equal to the plant capacity
D : Design capacity cannot be relate with plant capacity
Q.no 19. Reverse logistics is required because
A : Goods are defective
B : Goods are unsold
C : The customers simply change their minds
D : All of the above
Q.no 20. Work Study is
A : Lathe Tool
B : Managent Tool
C : Cutting Tool
D : Industry Tool
Q.no 21. Ergonomics is a body of knowledge concerned with
A : Human abilities
B : Design of tools, machines, systems, tasks, jobs, and environments
C : Fitting the job or task to the person
D : All
Q.no 22. A technique in which a statistically competent number of instantaneous
observations are taken, over a period of time, of a group of machines, processes
or workers
A : Time study(stop watch technique)
B : work sampling
C : Predetermined motion time study (PMTS)
D : Analytical estimating
Q.no 23. Flow process chart contains
A : Inspection and operation
B : Inspection, operation and transportation
C : Inspection, operation, transportation and delay
D : Inspection, operation, transportation, delay and storage
Q.no 24. Which of the following does not relate to system design?
A : Altering the system capacity
B : Location of facilities
C : Inventory management
D : Selection and acquisition of equipment
Q.no 25. Which one of the following is NOT a work measurement technique?
A : Time study
B : Work sampling
C : Motion time data
D : Micromotion study
Q.no 26. Consider the following statements:
Dispatching
1. is the action of operations, planning and control
2. releases work to the operating divisions
3. convey instructions to the shop floor
Of these statements:
A : 1, 2 and 3 are correct
B : 1 and 2 are correct
C : 2 and 3 are correct
D : 1 and 3 are correct
Q.no 27. A work measurement technique whereby times established for basic
human motions (classified according to the nature of the motion and conditions
under which it is made) are used to build up the time for a job at the defined level
of performance.
A : Time study(stop watch technique)
B : Synthetic data (synthesis)
C : Predetermined motion time study (PMTS)
D : Analytical estimating and work sampling
Q.no 28. Work sampling is applied for…
A : Estimation of the percentage of utilization of machine tools and the time consumed
by various job activities
B : Finding out time standards, specially where the job is not repetitive and where time
study by stop watch method is not possible
C : Both of them
D : None of the above
Q.no 29. state of being accountable or answerable for any obligation, trust, debt
or something or in other words it means obligation to complete a job assigned on
time and in best way.
A : Responsibility
B : Authority
C : Quality control
D : Non of the above
Q.no 30. Calculate standard time Observe time = 10min
Performance rating 80% and 10% Relaxation Allowance
A : 8.8 min
B : 10.8min
C : 11.8min
D : 9.8min
Q.no 31. Micromotion study is
A : Subdivision of an operation into therbligs and their analysis
B : Enlarged view of motion study
C : Analysis of one stage of motion study
D : Minute and detailed Motion study
Q.no 32. Read both the statments and find correct option
a) Work measurement and method study are part of work study
b) Work measurement is a part of method study
A : only a is correct
B : only b is correct
C : Both a and b are correct
D : both a and b are wrong
Q.no 33. Delphi method is used for
A : Judgemental forecast
B : Time series forecast
C : Associative model
D : All of the above
Q.no 34. Calculate standard time of element with two activity
Observe time, performace rating for two activities are 10,20 and 80% 90%
respectivlcy
consider 10% Allowance for both.
A : 28.2
B : 28.6
C : 29.2
D : 29.6
Q.no 35. If in a time study, the observed time is 0.75 min, rating factor = 110%
and allowances are 20% of normal time, then what is the standard
time?
A : 0.82
B : 0.9
C : 0.99
D : 1.5
Q.no 36. It aims to create safe, comfortable and productive workspaces by
bringing human abilities and limitations into the design of a workspace,
including the individual’s body size, strength, skill, speed, sensory abilities
(vision, hearing), and even attitudes.
A : Method study
B : Motion study
C : Ergonimics
D : Value Analysis
Q.no 37. The most commonly used expression for a time series forecast is
A : Y=TCSR
B : Y=TSCR
C : Y=TRSC
D : None of above
Q.no 38. The number of cycles to be timed in a stopwatch time study depends
upon the
A : discretion of the rime study engineer
B : time of each cycle and the accuracy of results desired
C : time available to the time study engineer
D : nature of the operation and as well as the operator
Q.no 39. TMU in method time measurement stands for
A : time motion unit
B : time measurement unit
C : time movement unit
D : technique measurement unit
Q.no 40. In this model raw material is not considered as input on the basis that
raw material is the result of some other labor and effort, i.e. total productivity
factor
A : Craig-Harris model
B : Kendrick-creamer model
C : Taylor-Devis Model
D : APC Model (American Productivity Center)
Q.no 41. Each of these departments is subdivided into certain self contained
departments, i.e. sections. Each departmental head has sole control over his
sections and has full authority to select his labor, staff, and purchase of raw
materials, stores and to set the standards of output, etc.
A : Line organization structure
B : functional organization
C : line and staff organisation
D : none of the above
Q.no 42. In a time study exercise, the time observed for an activity was 60
seconds. The operator had a performance rating of 120. A personal time
allowance of 10% is given. The standard time for the activity, in seconds, is
A : 79.2
B : 75
C : 78.9
D : 80.5
Q.no 43. Each X requires 2 of component Y; each Y requires 4 of part Z. The lead
time for assembly of X is 1 week. The lead time for the manufacture of Y is 1
week. The lead time for the procurement of Z is 6 weeks. The cumulative lead
time for X is _____ weeks.
A : 48
B : B. 7
C : 8
D : 10
Q.no 44. The standard time of an operation has been calculated as 10 min. The
worker was rated at 80%. If the relaxation and other allowances were 25%. then
the observed time would
A : 12.5 min
B : 10 min
C : 8 min
D : 6.5 min
Q.no 45. There are two industries manufacturing two types of plugs. The standard
time per piece is 1.5 minutes. The output of the two industries is 300 and 200
respectively per shift of 8 hours. a)What is the productivity of each per shift of 8
hours?b) What is the production of each per week (6 days) on the basis of double
shift?
A : a) 3600 b)2400 respectively
B : a) 2400 b)3600 respectively
C : a) 240 b)360 respectively
D : none of these
Q.no 46. Micro-motion study which is a set of techniques intended to divide the
human activities in a groups of movements or Micro-motions and the study of
such movements helps to find for an operator one best pattern of movement that
consumes less time and requires less effort to accomplish the task is also called
as
A : Travel chart
B : Therbligs
C : String diagram
D : Cycle graph
Q.no 47. It develops a comprehensive measure which distinguishes among
profitability, price recovery and productivity. It can be utilized to measure
productivity changes in labour, materials, energy and capital. It also measures
the corresponding effects each one has on profitability.
A : Craig-Harris model
B : Kendrick-creamer model
C : Taylor-Devis Model
D : APC Model (American Productivity Center)
Q.no 48. In a calendar year, the demand forecast of microwaves for the month of
June is 250. The actual demand of microwaves for the month of June and July are
300 and 350, respectively. If single exponential smoothing method with smoothing
constant 0.7 is used, then the demand forecast for the month of August is______
A : 285
B : 331
C : 305
D : 340
Q.no 49. A Systematic job improvement sequence will consist of
i) Motion study; ii) Time study ; iii) Job Enrichment
iv) Job Enlargement
An optimal sequence would consist of
A : i, ii, iii and iv
B : ii, i, iii and iv
C : iii, i, ii and iv
D : iii, iv, i and ii
Q.no 50. Consider the following activities;
1. Body movement ; 2. Work capability of individuals
3. Movement of materials
Which of these activities are observed in method study?
A : 1, 2 and 3
B : 2 and 3
C : 1 and 3
D : 1 and 2
Q.no 51. In respect of time study, match List-I (Situations) with List-II
(Allowance) and select the correct answer using the codes given
below the lists:
List-I
A. To allow for personal needs
B. To meet legitimate delay in work.
C. Offered under special circumstances
to add to the earnings
List-II
1. Contingency allowance
2. Policy allowance
3. Injury allowance
4. Relaxation allowance
A : 412
B : 324
C : 423
D : 312
Q.no 52. The following table is an example of a(n) Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4
Week 5 Clothes Washer 200 100 Clothes Dryer 300 100 100 100 Upright Freezer 200
500
A : Aggregate plan
B : Load report
C : Master production schedule
D : Inventory record
Q.no 53. Choose the correct statement (s) about forecasting.
1 Forecasting is the art and science of predicting future events
2 Forecasting is based on the assumption that the past predicts the future
3 Forecasting is important for all strategic and planning decisions in a supply
chain
A : 1, 2 and 3
B : 1 and 2
C : 2 and 3
D : 1 and 3
Q.no 54. The MPS calls for 50 units of Product A and 60 ofB. There are currently 25
of Product B on hanD. Each A requires 2 of Part C; each B requires 5 ofC. There
are 160 units of C available. The net requirements for C are
A : 115
B : 175
C : 240
D : 690
Q.no 55. Due to small change in customer demands, inventory oscillations become
progressively larger looking through the supply chain. This is known as
A : Bullwhip effect
B : Netchain analysis
C : Reverse logistics
D : Reverse supply chain
Q.no 56. Sixty samples of an electronic assembly operation revealed an average
time of 3.20 minutes per unit. The performance rating was estimated at 105 per
cent, and allowances are set at 20 per cent of the total time available.
A : 4.032 minutes
B : 4.0 minutes
C : 4.2 minutes
D : none
Q.no 57. The demands for an item for six consecutive periods are 101, 99, 102, 100,
99 and 101. Which statement among the following is correct for the forecast of the
seventh-period
A : Using a five period moving average is greater than that using a three period moving
average
B : Using a three period moving average is greater than the arithmetic mean
C : Using a five period moving average is greater than the arithmetic mean
D : Using a three period moving average is greater than that using a four period
moving overage
Q.no 58. Which of the following factors are to be considered for production
scheduling
1. Sales forecast 2. Component design 3. Route sheet 4. Time standards
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A : 1, 2 and 3
B : 1, 2 and 4
C : 1, 3 and 4
D : 2, 3 and 4
Q.no 59. Inventory information for firm XYZ is inventory information for firm
XYZ is
Inventory at end of march 2020 is 200 units, expected demand in April 2020 is 50
units, expected production in April 2020 is 100 units. What is the expected
inventory at the end of April 2020
A : 350
B : 250
C : 150
D : 50
Q.no 60. Activities involved in production planning and control system are listed
below: 1. Planning 2. Loadingng 3. Scheduling 4. Despatching 5. Routing 6. Follow
up
The correct sequence of these activities in production planning and control
system is
A : 1, 3, 5, 4, 2, 6
B : 1, 5, 3, 4, 2, 6
C : 1,5, 3, 2, 4, 6
D : 1, 3, 5, 2, 3, 6
Q.no 1. The operational strategy must be in line with the:
A : Department goals
B : Organizational goals
C : Management goals
D : None of the above
Q.no 2. One area to which aggregate planning decisions relate is
A : Job sequencing
B : Customer order quantities
C : Inventory level
D : Location
Q.no 3. In this method, the operator’s speed is rated against a single standard
pace which is independent of job difficulty.
A : The performance rating
B : Wasting house method of rating
C : Speed rating
D : Objective rating
Q.no 4. Which of the following is a recent trend in business?
A : pollution control
B : total quality management
C : supply chain management
D : competition from foreign manufacturers
Q.no 5. Which is not Step in Value Engineering
A : Pre Study Preparation Phase
B : Financial Phase
C : Project Study Workshop Phase
D : Post Workshop Phase
Q.no 6. in this method Wasting house system utilizes a set of criteria to measure
the performance of the operators. The factors are skill, effort, consistency,
conditions.
A : The performance rating
B : Wasting house method of rating
C : Speed rating
D : Objective rating
Q.no 7. Ergonomics Means
A : System of Human Abilities and Characterstics affecting the design
B : Study of Human Abilities and Characterstics affecting the design
C : Procedure of Human Abilities and Characterstics affecting the design
D : Way of Human Abilities and Characterstics affecting the design
Q.no 8. Which one is not Work measurment Technique
A : Linear Programming
B : Work Sampling
C : Time Study
D : PMTS
Q.no 9. Which one of the following techniques is used for determining
allowances?
A : Acceptance sampling
B : Linear regression
C : Performance rating
D : Work sampling
Q.no 10. The important constraints usually imposed on forecasting system are
A : The expertise within the organization
B : The time available to prepare a forecast
C : The lack of relevant data from internal and external sources
D : All of these
Q.no 11. The resources utilized for production are
A : Materials, Machines, Manpower
B : Machines, Manpower, Methods
C : Methods, Machine, Manpower
D : None of the above
Q.no 12. Operations generated forecasts often not to do with
A : Inventory requirements
B : Resource needs
C : Time requirements
D : Sales
Q.no 13. A bill of materials lists the
A : Times needed to perform all phases of production
B : Production schedules for all products
C : C. Components, ingredients, and materials required to produce an item
D : Operations required to produce an item
Q.no 14. the power to give orders and get it obeyed or in other words it is the
power to take decisions.
A : Responsibility
B : Authority
C : Quality control
D : Non of the above
Q.no 15. Which one of the following reasons account for using moving average in
forecasting?
A : It eliminates the trend
B : It smoothes the random fluctuations
C : It counteracts the seasonal variations
D : It approximates the period average
Q.no 16. This is a work measurement and work improvement technique,
conducting various studies like time, motion, method and fatigue.
A : Method Study
B : Work Study
C : Values Analysis
D : Production Planning and Control
Q.no 17. Material requirements plan specify
A : The quantities of the product families that need to be produced
B : The quantity and timing of planned order releases
C : The capacity needed to provide the projected output rate
D : The costs associated with alternative plans 6
Q.no 18. In production planning and control, the document which authorizes the
start of an operation on the shop floor is the
A : Dispatch order
B : Route plate
C : Loading chart
D : Schedule
Q.no 19. MOST is
A : Maynard operation sequence Technique
B : Maynard operational sequence Technology
C : Maynard operating system and Technology
D : Marking operations in sequence technique
Q.no 20. Time series based forecast method is
A : Simple moving average
B : Exponential smoothing
C : Autoregressive moving average
D : All of the above
Q.no 21. Calculate standard time per piece if
Normal time = 20min
10% Allowance
A : 25min
B : 30min
C : 22min
D : 20min
Q.no 22. fact finding tool, to measure activities and delays while a man is working
and percentage of that he is not working and to measure manual tasks that is to
establish time standards for an operation.
A : Time study(stop watch technique)
B : work sampling
C : Predetermined motion time study (PMTS)
D : Analytical estimating
Q.no 23. productivity is the Ratio of output & input (Measure of partial
productivity & Total Productivity)
A : Definition as per Behavioral Scientists
B : Definition as per Engineers
C : Definition as per accountant
D : Definition as per economist
Q.no 24. What lot sizing technique is generally preferred when inventory holding
costs are extremely high?
A : Lot-for-lot
B : EOQ
C : Part-period balancing
D : The Wagner-Whitin algorithm
Q.no 25. Calculate standard time Observe time = 5min
Performance rating 80% and 12% Relaxation Allowance
A : 4.48
B : 4.2
C : 5.2
D : 5.48
Q.no 26. Calculate standard time per piece if
Normal time = 50min
15% Allowance
A : 57
B : 57.5
C : 58
D : 58.5
Q.no 27. It is the process of adjusting the actual pace of working of an operator by
comparing it with the mental picture of pace of an operator working at normal
speed. It is the percentage ratio of observed time and normal time.
A : Performance Rating
B : standered performance
C : confidence level
D : sampling
Q.no 28. Which of the following is systematic method to improve the value of
goods or products and services by using an examination of function.
A : Ergonomics
B : Work Study
C : Methd Study
D : Value Engineering
Q.no 29. Which Allowance is not considered in standard time calculation?
A : Personal allowance
B : Dearness Allowance
C : fatigue allowance
D : None of the above
Q.no 30. Calculate standard time per piece if
Normal time = 70min
25% Allowance
A : 87.5
B : 88.5
C : 88.7
D : 87
Q.no 31. In terms of operations management the forecast which projects a
company’s sales is called:
A : Economic forecast
B : Technological forecast
C : Demand forecast
D : Associative model
Q.no 32. A simple moving average is calculated as
A : MA=Sum of demands for periods/Chosen number of periods
B : MA= Sum of demand/Chosen number
C : MA=Sum of values/Chosen values
D : None of above
Q.no 33. Which one of the following forecasting techniques is not suited for
making forecasts for planning production schedules of the short range
A : Exponential moving average
B : Regression analysis
C : Moving average
D : Delphi
Q.no 34. A graphical representation of the coordinated activities (i.e.,
fundamental motions) of an operator's body members, on a common time scale is
known as
A : SIMO chart
B : Man-Machine chart
C : Two-handed process chart
D : string diagram
Q.no 35. productivity is the Capacity Utilization, Production per Man hour,
Manpower efficiency
A : Definition as per Behavioral Scientists
B : Definition as per Engineers
C : Definition as per accountant
D : Definition as per economist
Q.no 36. The extension of MRP which extends to resources such as labor hours
and machine hours, as well as to order entry, purchasing, and direct interface
with customers and suppliers is
A : MRP II
B : Enterprise Resource Planning
C : The master production schedule
D : Closed-loop MRP 7
Q.no 37. following Diagrams indicating movement and models:
A : simo chart
B : predetermined motion time study
C : outline process chart
D : multiple activity chart
Q.no 38. Total output / (labor cost+ material cost + capital cost + miscellaneous
cost)
A : Craig-Harris model
B : Kendrick-creamer model
C : Taylor-Devis Model
D : APC Model (American Productivity Center)
Q.no 39. Calculate standard time of element with two activity
Observe time, performace rating for activity one is 20 & 80% and for activity two
20 & 120% respectivlcy
consider 10% Allowance for both.
A : 44
B : 42.5
C : 43.7
D : 44.9
Q.no 40. In which of the following forecasting technique, subjective inputs
obtained from various sources are analyzed?
A : A. Judgemental forecast
B : Time series forecast
C : Associative model
D : All of the above
Q.no 41. Which of the following equations is not in conformity with others?
A : Organization performance × motivation = profits
B : Knowledge × skill = ability
C : Ability × motivation = performance
D : Attitude × situation = motivation
Q.no 42. What will be the normal time if
Observed time = 3min
Performance rating = 85% and
10% Allowance
A : 3.8
B : 2.55
C : 3.5
D : 2
Q.no 43. Calculate standard time of element with two activity
Observe time, performace rating for activity one is 30 & 80% and for activity two
30 & 80% respectivlcy
consider 10% Allowance for both.
A : 53.8
B : 54.9
C : 55.5
D : 52.8
Q.no 44. Output in period 1 and 2 are Rs. 60,000 and Rs. 80,000 respectively. Inputs
in corresponding periods are Rs. 90,000 and Rs. 1,30,000. Compared to
productivity in period-1 productivity in period-2 is
A : Less
B : More
C : Unchanged
D : Not measurable without additional information
Q.no 45. Calculate standard time of element with two activity
Observe time, performace rating for two activities are 10,40 and 110% 90%
respectivlcy. Consider 10% Allowance for both.
A : 51.1
B : 51.4
C : 51.7
D : 51.9
Q.no 46. A small electric bulb is attached to hand, finger or other part of the body
of the operator performing the operation. A photograph is taken by still camera
and the light source shows the path of the motion and the path of the photograph
is called as,
A : Travel chart
B : travel chart
C : string diagram
D : cycle graph
Q.no 47. Which one of the following statements regarding time study is correct?
A : While conducting time study, it is important to get historical records of preceding
times
B : It is based on a procedure originally proposed by Frederick W. Taylor
C : It is necessary to multiply the measured time by the reciprocal of learning curve
D : One should be careful to collect data under just-in-time conditions
Q.no 48. calculate labor, material, capital and energy productivity from following
data
A : 13.53, 149.34,1.876,14.32
B : 14.34, 155.34, 1,7779, 13.34
C : 3.139, 139.524, 1.931,12.71
D : none of the above
Q.no 49. A work study was conducted in machine shop. The data has been
recorded. Total number of observations = 2000, No activities = 500, the ratio
between manual to machine = 3:1 portion of the activities, average performance
rating = 85%, total number of pieces produced = 120 during study, duration of the
study = 60hrs, calculate the standard time / piece assuming 15% relaxation
allowance.
A : 24.5
B : 2.45
C : 25.4
D : 45.2
Q.no 50. A welding operation is time-studied during which an operator was pacerated as 120%. The operator took, on an average, 8 minutes for producing the
weld-joint. If a total of 10% allowances are allowed for this operation, the
expected standard production rate of the weld-joint (in units per 8 hour day) is
A : 45
B : 50
C : 55
D : 40
Q.no 51. The past data on the load on the weaving machines is given below May96=500,June-96=545 ,July-96=600.Compute the load on the weaving machine ussing
3rd moving averegae for Aug-96
A : 415
B : 515
C : 500
D : None of the above
Q.no 52. Given the following bill of materials If the demand for product A is 50
units, what will be the gross requirement for component E?
A : 50
B : 100
C : 150
D : 200
Q.no 53. Given the following bill-of-materials: If the demand for product A is 50
units, what will be the gross requirement for component E?
A : 300
B : 100
C : 200
D : 250
Q.no 54. A work sampling study was conducted for 100 hours in the machine shop
in order to estimate the standard time. The total number of observations
recorded was 2500; no working activity could be noticed for 400 observations. The
ratio between manual and machine element was 2:1. Average rating factor was
estimated as 1.15 and the total number of articles produced during the study
period was 6000. Rest and personal allowances may be taken as 12% of the normal
time.
A : 1.038 minutes.
B : 10.38 minutes.
C : 3.18 minutes.
D : 3.0138 minutes.
Q.no 55. In a time study exercise, the time observed for an activity was 40
seconds. The operator had a performance rating of 120. A personal time
allowance of 20% is given. The standard time for the activity, in seconds, is
A : 56.8
B : 55.5
C : 57.6
D : 58.2
Q.no 56. Fifty observations of a production operation revealed a mean cycle time
of 10 min. The worker was evaluated to be performing at 90% efficiency.
Assuming the allowances to 10% of the normal time, the standard time (in
minute) for the job is
A : 0.198
B : 7.3
C : 9
D : 9.9
Q.no 57. Given the following bill of materials If the demand for product A is 30
units, and there are on hand 10 units of B and none of C, how many units of part D
will be needed?
A : 3
B : 40
C : 70
D : 90
Q.no 58. Preliminary work sampling studies show that machine was idle 25% of
the time based on a sample of 100 observations. The number of observations
needed for a confidence level of 95% and an accuracy of ± 5% is
A : 4800
B : 1200
C : 3600
D : 2500
Q.no 59. In respect of time study, match List-I (Situations) with List-II
(Allowance) and select the correct answer using the codes given
below the lists:
List-I
A. To allow for personal needs
B. To meet legitimate delay in work.
C. Offered under special circumstances
to add to the earnings
List-II
1. Contingency allowance
2. Policy allowance
3. Injury allowance
4. Relaxation allowance
A : 412
B : 324
C : 423
D : 312
Q.no 60. Sixty samples of an electronic assembly operation revealed an average
time of 3.20 minutes per unit. The performance rating was estimated at 105 per
cent, and allowances are set at 20 per cent of the total time available.
A : 4.032 minutes
B : 4.0 minutes
C : 4.2 minutes
D : none
Q.no 1. The main disadvantage of line organisation is
A : Top level executives have to do excessive work
B : Structure is rigid
C : Communication delays occur
D : All of the above
Q.no 2. In continuous (make-to-stock) operations, the master production schedule
is usually expressed in terms of
A : End-items
B : Modules
C : Kits
D : Customer orders
Q.no 3. One area to which aggregate planning decisions relate is
A : Job sequencing
B : Customer order quantities
C : Inventory level
D : Location
Q.no 4. which of the following is as input to aggregate planning
A : Begenning inventory
B : Forcast for each period of the schedule
C : Customer orders
D : All the above
Q.no 5. In stopwatch time study, a job is broken down into elements because
A : it helps to describe the operation in some detail
B : it provides the basis for developing standard data
C : it helps in assigning different performance ratings to different elements
D : it helps in improving job satisfaction
Q.no 6. organizations are suitable for factories of small and medium size, in
which subordinate and operational staff is not too much.
A : functional organization
B : Line organization structure
C : line and staff organisation
D : none of the above
Q.no 7. Aggregate planning is a capacity planning for
A : The long range
B : The intermediate range
C : The short range
D : Typically for 1 to 3 months
Q.no 8. Scheduling
A : Prescribes the sequence of operations to be followed
B : Determines the programme for the operations
C : Is concerned with starting of processes
D : Regulates the progress of job through various processes
Q.no 9. It is an allowance of time included into the work content of the job to
compensate the operator for the unavoidable loss of production due to
simultaneous stoppage of two or more machines being operated by him.
A : variable allowance
B : relaxation allowance
C : interference allowance
D : contingency allowance
Q.no 10. While looking at the past/historical demand data, we must consider
A : Trends and seasonality
B : Cyclic and random variables
C : Both A and B
D : None of the above
Q.no 11. SIMO charts are used for
A : inspection of parts
B : operator movements
C : work done at one place
D : simulation of models
Q.no 12. in this method Wasting house system utilizes a set of criteria to measure
the performance of the operators. The factors are skill, effort, consistency,
conditions.
A : The performance rating
B : Wasting house method of rating
C : Speed rating
D : Objective rating
Q.no 13. Standard Time is depend on
A : allowances
B : Observe time
C : rating factor
D : all of the above
Q.no 14. A sampling technique in which large number of observations are taken
at random iterval of time is known as
A : Method Study
B : Work Sampling
C : facility design
D : Industrial Safety
Q.no 15. Identify the incorrect process sequence chart
A : man, material and machine Flow process chart
B : two handed process chart
C : outline process chart
D : multiple activity chart
Q.no 16. The technique of value analysis can be applied to
A : Complicated items only
B : Crash-programme items only
C : Any item.
D : Cost consciousness items only
Q.no 17. The term 'value' in value engineering refers to
A : total cost of the product
B : selling price of the product
C : utility of the product
D : manufactured cost of the product
Q.no 18. Motion study was developed by
A : Taylor
B : Gilbreth
C : Mundel
D : Miles
Q.no 19. What are the three critical values that enhance productivity?
A : Capital, financial resources, and knowledge
B : Planning, resource development, and capital
C : Time, labour, and business laws
D : Improvement-labour, capital, and knowledge
Q.no 20. In exponential smoothing method α represents
A : Smoothing value
B : Exponential Value
C : Smoothing constant
D : All of the above
Q.no 21. Calculate standard time per piece if
Normal time = 60min
10% Allowance
A : 60
B : 65
C : 66
D : 67
Q.no 22. state of being accountable or answerable for any obligation, trust, debt
or something or in other words it means obligation to complete a job assigned on
time and in best way.
A : Responsibility
B : Authority
C : Quality control
D : Non of the above
Q.no 23. following Diagrams indicating movement and models:
A : simo chart
B : predetermined motion time study
C : outline process chart
D : multiple activity chart
Q.no 24. A graphical representation of the coordinated activities (i.e.,
fundamental motions) of an operator's body members, on a common time scale is
known as
A : SIMO chart
B : Man-Machine chart
C : Two-handed process chart
D : string diagram
Q.no 25. Calculate standard time per piece if
Normal time = 70min
25% Allowance
A : 87.5
B : 88.5
C : 88.7
D : 87
Q.no 26. Suggest suitable chart for tighting the nut and bolt
A : Travel chart
B : simo chart
C : two handed process chart
D : man type flow process chart
Q.no 27. Consider the following statements:
Dispatching
1. is the action of operations, planning and control
2. releases work to the operating divisions
3. convey instructions to the shop floor
Of these statements:
A : 1, 2 and 3 are correct
B : 1 and 2 are correct
C : 2 and 3 are correct
D : 1 and 3 are correct
Q.no 28. Suggest suitable chart for writing a letter to manager
A : Travel chart
B : simo chart
C : two handed process chart
D : man type flow process chart
Q.no 29. Seasonal demand in connection with forecasting shows
A : Cyclic variation in demand
B : Continuously increasing variation in demand
C : Continuously decreasing variation in demand
D : No variation
Q.no 30. A technique in which a statistically competent number of instantaneous
observations are taken, over a period of time, of a group of machines, processes
or workers
A : Time study(stop watch technique)
B : work sampling
C : Predetermined motion time study (PMTS)
D : Analytical estimating
Q.no 31. productivity is the Ratio of output & input (Measure of partial
productivity & Total Productivity)
A : Definition as per Behavioral Scientists
B : Definition as per Engineers
C : Definition as per accountant
D : Definition as per economist
Q.no 32. Read both the statments and find correct option
a) Work sampling and time study are work measurment techniques
b) Work measurement is a part of work study
A : only a is correct
B : only b is correct
C : Both a and b are correct
D : both a and b are wrong
Q.no 33. Productivity =
A : 1+ (Profit/Cost)
B : 1+ (Cost /Profit)
C : 1- (Profit/Cost)
D : 1- (Cost /Profit)
Q.no 34. In a simple regression analysis ,the relationship between y & x can be
represented by
A : y=a + bx
B : y=b + ax
C : y= ab +x
D : None of above
Q.no 35. What does symbol '0' imply in work study
A : Inspection
B : Delay/temporary storage
C : Operation
D : Transport
Q.no 36. In THERBLIGS, colour for ‘search’ is
A : Black
B : Red
C : Orange
D : Blue
Q.no 37. Total output / (labor cost+ material cost + capital cost + miscellaneous
cost)
A : Craig-Harris model
B : Kendrick-creamer model
C : Taylor-Devis Model
D : APC Model (American Productivity Center)
Q.no 38. Which chart describes graphically the activity of a man (or men) and
machine against a time scale.
A : Two handed process chart
B : Multiple Activity Chart
C : SIMO Chart
D : String diagram
Q.no 39. Consider the following objectives
1) To train the individual regarding motion economy.
2) To assist in research projects in the field of work study.
3) To help in the collection of Motion Time data.
The objectives of Micromotion Study would include
A : 1,2&3
B : 1& 2
C : 1&3
D : only 1
Q.no 40. The standard time of an operation while conducting a time study is
A : mean observed time + allowances
B : normal time + allowances
C : mean observed time X rating factor + allowances
D : normal time X rating factor + allowances
Q.no 41. Consider the following activities;
1. Body movement ; 2. Work capability of individuals
3. Movement of materials
Which of these activities are observed in method study?
A : 1, 2 and 3
B : 2 and 3
C : 1 and 3
D : 1 and 2
Q.no 42. The standard time of an operation has been calculated as 10 min. The
worker was rated at 80%. If the relaxation and other allowances were 25%. then
the observed time would
A : 12.5 min
B : 10 min
C : 8 min
D : 6.5 min
Q.no 43. Inventory information for firm XYZ is inventory information for firm
XYZ is
Inventory at end of march 2020 is 200 units, expected demand in April 2020 is 50
units, expected production in April 2020 is 100 units. What is the expected
inventory at the end of April 2020
A : 350
B : 250
C : 150
D : 50
Q.no 44. The following information regarding the output produced and input
consumed for a particular time period for particular company is as given
below,Output = 10000Rs, Human Input = 3000 Rs, Material Input = 2000Rs, Capital
Input = 3000Rs, Energy Input = 1000 Rs, other Miscellaneous Input = 500Rs.The
values are in terms of base year rupee value. the values for capital and material
productivity is,
A : 3.33 and 5.00
B : 5.00 and 3.33
C : 10.00 and 3.33
D : 20.00 and 5.00
Q.no 45. Choose the correct statement (s) about forecasting.
1 Forecasting is the art and science of predicting future events
2 Forecasting is based on the assumption that the past predicts the future
3 Forecasting is important for all strategic and planning decisions in a supply
chain
A : 1, 2 and 3
B : 1 and 2
C : 2 and 3
D : 1 and 3
Q.no 46. Each of these departments is subdivided into certain self contained
departments, i.e. sections. Each departmental head has sole control over his
sections and has full authority to select his labor, staff, and purchase of raw
materials, stores and to set the standards of output, etc.
A : Line organization structure
B : functional organization
C : line and staff organisation
D : none of the above
Q.no 47. Which of the following factors are to be considered for production
scheduling
1. Sales forecast 2. Component design 3. Route sheet 4. Time standards
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A : 1, 2 and 3
B : 1, 2 and 4
C : 1, 3 and 4
D : 2, 3 and 4
Q.no 48. Given the following bill of materials If the demand for product A is 50
units, what will be the gross requirement for component E?
A : 50
B : 100
C : 150
D : 200
Q.no 49. Each X requires 2 of component Y; each Y requires 4 of part Z. The lead
time for assembly of X is 1 week. The lead time for the manufacture of Y is 1
week. The lead time for the procurement of Z is 6 weeks. The cumulative lead
time for X is _____ weeks.
A : 48
B : B. 7
C : 8
D : 10
Q.no 50. In a time study exercise, the time observed for an activity was 60
seconds. The operator had a performance rating of 120. A personal time
allowance of 10% is given. The standard time for the activity, in seconds, is
A : 79.2
B : 75
C : 78.9
D : 80.5
Q.no 51. A welding operation is time-studied during which an operator was pacerated as 120%. The operator took, on an average, 8 minutes for producing the
weld-joint. If a total of 10% allowances are allowed for this operation, the
expected standard production rate of the weld-joint (in units per 8 hour day) is
A : 45
B : 50
C : 55
D : 40
Q.no 52. Activities involved in production planning and control system are listed
below: 1. Planning 2. Loadingng 3. Scheduling 4. Despatching 5. Routing 6. Follow
up
The correct sequence of these activities in production planning and control
system is
A : 1, 3, 5, 4, 2, 6
B : 1, 5, 3, 4, 2, 6
C : 1,5, 3, 2, 4, 6
D : 1, 3, 5, 2, 3, 6
Q.no 53. Due to small change in customer demands, inventory oscillations become
progressively larger looking through the supply chain. This is known as
A : Bullwhip effect
B : Netchain analysis
C : Reverse logistics
D : Reverse supply chain
Q.no 54. The following table is an example of a(n) Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4
Week 5 Clothes Washer 200 100 Clothes Dryer 300 100 100 100 Upright Freezer 200
500
A : Aggregate plan
B : Load report
C : Master production schedule
D : Inventory record
Q.no 55. The following information regarding the output produced and input
consumed for a particular time period for particular company is as given
below,Output = 10000Rs, Human Input = 3000 Rs, Material Input = 2000Rs, Capital
Input = 3000Rs, Energy Input = 1000 Rs, other Miscellaneous Input = 500Rs.The
values are in terms of base year rupee value. the values for productivity as per
Craig-Harris model model
A : 1
B : 3.33
C : 10.53
D : 0.153
Q.no 56. Micro-motion study which is a set of techniques intended to divide the
human activities in a groups of movements or Micro-motions and the study of
such movements helps to find for an operator one best pattern of movement that
consumes less time and requires less effort to accomplish the task is also called
as
A : Travel chart
B : Therbligs
C : String diagram
D : Cycle graph
Q.no 57. The MPS calls for 50 units of Product A and 60 ofB. There are currently 25
of Product B on hanD. Each A requires 2 of Part C; each B requires 5 ofC. There
are 160 units of C available. The net requirements for C are
A : 115
B : 175
C : 240
D : 690
Q.no 58. A time study was conducted in a machine shop for a manual operation.
The times for five observations (in minutes) were 20, 22, 21, 24 and 25. The
performance rating for the operator is 120%. The allowance factor is 20%. The
standard time is
A : 22.4 minutes
B : 25 minutes
C : 26.88 minutes
D : 32.256 minutes
Q.no 59. The demands for an item for six consecutive periods are 101, 99, 102, 100,
99 and 101. Which statement among the following is correct for the forecast of the
seventh-period
A : Using a five period moving average is greater than that using a three period moving
average
B : Using a three period moving average is greater than the arithmetic mean
C : Using a five period moving average is greater than the arithmetic mean
D : Using a three period moving average is greater than that using a four period
moving overage
Q.no 60. In a calendar year, the demand forecast of microwaves for the month of
June is 250. The actual demand of microwaves for the month of June and July are
300 and 350, respectively. If single exponential smoothing method with smoothing
constant 0.7 is used, then the demand forecast for the month of August is______
A : 285
B : 331
C : 305
D : 340
Q.no 1. Time series based forecast method is
A : Simple moving average
B : Exponential smoothing
C : Autoregressive moving average
D : All of the above
Q.no 2. What does symbol 'D' imply in work study
A : Inspection
B : Transport
C : Delay temporary storage
D : Permanent storage
Q.no 3. The resources utilized for production are
A : Materials, Machines, Manpower
B : Machines, Manpower, Methods
C : Methods, Machine, Manpower
D : None of the above
Q.no 4. The production cost per unit can be reduced by
A : Producing more with increased inputs
B : Producing more with the same inputs
C : Eliminating idle time
D : Minimizing resource waste
Q.no 5. Which is the value Type
A : Machine Value
B : Labour Value
C : Time Value
D : Cost Value
Q.no 6. The purpose of supply chain management is
A : Provide customer satisfaction
B : Improve quality of a product
C : Integrating supply and demand management
D : Increase production
Q.no 7. Which one of the following is NOT a business application of forecasting?
A : Budgeting
B : Capacity planning
C : Inventory management
D : Quality control
Q.no 8. The major decision areas in supply chain management are
A : Location, production, distribution, inventory
B : Planning, production, distribution, inventory
C : Location, production, scheduling, inventory
D : Location, production, distribution, marketing
Q.no 9. Operations generated forecasts often not to do with
A : Inventory requirements
B : Resource needs
C : Time requirements
D : Sales
Q.no 10. The flow diagrams are used for____
A : Plotting the path of movement
B : Analyzing Movement
C : None of the above
D : Both 1 and 2
Q.no 11. Basic tool in work study is
A : Graph paper
B : Process chart
C : Planning chart
D : Stop watch
Q.no 12. This is not a element of delegation
A : Responsibility
B : Authority
C : Quality control
D : Accountability
Q.no 13. Master schedule is prepared for
A : Single product continuous production
B : Multi product batch production
C : Assembly product continuous production
D : Single product batch production
Q.no 14. Who introduce Cyclegraph
A : F.W.Taylor
B : Monty
C : Gilbreth
D : Wilson
Q.no 15. Which of the following does not measure productivity
A : Output per unit labour
B : Material cost per unit labour
C : Output per unit of capital cost
D : Machine utilization
Q.no 16. For sales forecasting, pooling of expert opinions is made use of in
A : statistical correlation
B : Delphi technique
C : moving average method
D : exponential smoothing
Q.no 17. Forecasts help managers by reducing the degree of:
A : Accuracy
B : Precision
C : Uncertainty
D : Reliability
Q.no 18. Material requirements plan specify
A : The quantities of the product families that need to be produced
B : The quantity and timing of planned order releases
C : The capacity needed to provide the projected output rate
D : The costs associated with alternative plans 6
Q.no 19. It flows from top to bottom and may continue for a long period.
A : Responsibility
B : Authority
C : Quality control
D : Accountability
Q.no 20. Select the appropriate option in place of underline part of the
sequence:Increase productivity necessary reflects greater efforts made by the
employees
A : Increase in productivity necessary
B : Increase productivity is necessary
C : Increase in productivity is necessarily
D : No improvement required
Q.no 21. Delphi method is used for
A : Judgemental forecast
B : Time series forecast
C : Associative model
D : All of the above
Q.no 22. Exponential smoothing forecasting method is a variant of
A : Moving average method
B : Weighted moving average method
C : Simple average method
D : Delphi method
Q.no 23. The number of cycles to be timed in a stopwatch time study depends
upon the
A : discretion of the rime study engineer
B : time of each cycle and the accuracy of results desired
C : time available to the time study engineer
D : nature of the operation and as well as the operator
Q.no 24. Work sampling is applied for…
A : Estimation of the percentage of utilization of machine tools and the time consumed
by various job activities
B : Finding out time standards, specially where the job is not repetitive and where time
study by stop watch method is not possible
C : Both of them
D : None of the above
Q.no 25. Short term regular variations related to the calendar or time of day is
known as
A : Trend
B : Seasonality
C : Cycles
D : Random variations
Q.no 26. Which of the following technique is used in micro-motion analysis?
A : Flow process chart
B : SIMO chart
C : man-machine chart
D : String diagram
Q.no 27. Calculate standard time Observe time = 10min
Performance rating 80% and 10% Relaxation Allowance
A : 8.8 min
B : 10.8min
C : 11.8min
D : 9.8min
Q.no 28. A work measurement technique whereby times established for basic
human motions (classified according to the nature of the motion and conditions
under which it is made) are used to build up the time for a job at the defined level
of performance.
A : Time study(stop watch technique)
B : Synthetic data (synthesis)
C : Predetermined motion time study (PMTS)
D : Analytical estimating and work sampling
Q.no 29. Which one of the following statements is correct in relation to
production, planning and control
A : expediting initiates the execution of production plans, whereas dispatching
maintains them and sees them through to their successful completion
B : Dispatching initiates the execution of production plans, whereas expediting
maintains them and sees them through to their successful completion
C : Both dispatching and expediting initiate the execution of production plans
D : Both dispatching and expediting maintain the production plans and see them
through to their successful completion
Q.no 30. Read both the statments and find correct option
a) Work measurement and method study both are same
b) Work measurement is a part of method tudy
A : only a is correct
B : only b is correct
C : Both a and b are correct
D : both a and b are wrong
Q.no 31. Read both the statments and find correct option
a) Work measurement and work study Both are same
b) Work measurement is after method study
A : only a is correct
B : only b is correct
C : Both a and b are correct
D : both a and b are wrong
Q.no 32. fact finding tool, to measure activities and delays while a man is working
and percentage of that he is not working and to measure manual tasks that is to
establish time standards for an operation.
A : Time study(stop watch technique)
B : work sampling
C : Predetermined motion time study (PMTS)
D : Analytical estimating
Q.no 33. Micromotion study is
A : Subdivision of an operation into therbligs and their analysis
B : Enlarged view of motion study
C : Analysis of one stage of motion study
D : Minute and detailed Motion study
Q.no 34. A diagram showing the path followed by men and materials while
performing a task is known as
A : String Diagram
B : Flow process chart
C : Travel chart
D : Flow diagram
Q.no 35. Calculate standard time per piece if
Normal time = 20min
10% Allowance
A : 25min
B : 30min
C : 22min
D : 20min
Q.no 36. MTM is a work measurement technique by
A : Stop watches study
B : Work sampling study
C : Predetermined motion time system
D : Past data comparison
Q.no 37. Which of the following forecasting technique is used when introducing
new products,services, new features and new packaging?
A : Quantitative technique
B : Associative model
C : Focus group
D : Judgmental forcast
Q.no 38. In a time study exercise, the time observed for an activity was 40
seconds. The operator had a performance rating of 110. A personal time
allowance of 20% is given. The standard time for the activity, in seconds, is
A : 55.5
B : 52.8
C : 57.6
D : 58.2
Q.no 39. productivity is the Capacity Utilization, Production per Man hour,
Manpower efficiency
A : Definition as per Behavioral Scientists
B : Definition as per Engineers
C : Definition as per accountant
D : Definition as per economist
Q.no 40. A work sampling study was conducted to establish the standard time for
an operation. The observations of the study conducted as below,Total no of
observation = 160, manual (hand) controlled work = 14, machine controlled work
= 106, machine idle time = 40, average performance rating = 80%, no of parts
produced = 36, allowance for personal needs and fatigue = 10%, study conducted
for 3 days, available working hours per day = 8 hrs. Calculate the standard time
per piece.
A : 32.23
B : 23.32
C : 22.33
D : 33.22
Q.no 41. Which of the following equations is not in conformity with others?
A : Organization performance × motivation = profits
B : Knowledge × skill = ability
C : Ability × motivation = performance
D : Attitude × situation = motivation
Q.no 42. A small electric bulb is attached to hand, finger or other part of the body
of the operator performing the operation. A photograph is taken by still camera
and the light source shows the path of the motion and the path of the photograph
is called as,
A : Travel chart
B : travel chart
C : string diagram
D : cycle graph
Q.no 43. A Systematic job improvement sequence will consist of
i) Motion study; ii) Time study ; iii) Job Enrichment
iv) Job Enlargement
An optimal sequence would consist of
A : i, ii, iii and iv
B : ii, i, iii and iv
C : iii, i, ii and iv
D : iii, iv, i and ii
Q.no 44. In respect of time study, match List-I (Situations) with List-II
(Allowance) and select the correct answer using the codes given
below the lists:
List-I
A. To allow for personal needs
B. To meet legitimate delay in work.
C. Offered under special circumstances
to add to the earnings
List-II
1. Contingency allowance
2. Policy allowance
3. Injury allowance
4. Relaxation allowance
A : 412
B : 324
C : 423
D : 312
Q.no 45. Sixty samples of an electronic assembly operation revealed an average
time of 3.20 minutes per unit. The performance rating was estimated at 105 per
cent, and allowances are set at 20 per cent of the total time available.
A : 4.032 minutes
B : 4.0 minutes
C : 4.2 minutes
D : none
Q.no 46. The past data on the load on the weaving machines is given below May96=500,June-96=545 ,July-96=600.Compute the load on the weaving machine ussing
3rd moving averegae for Aug-96
A : 415
B : 515
C : 500
D : None of the above
Q.no 47. Calculate standard time of element with two activity
Observe time, performace rating for two activities are 10,40 and 110% 90%
respectivlcy. Consider 10% Allowance for both.
A : 51.1
B : 51.4
C : 51.7
D : 51.9
Q.no 48. A work sampling study was conducted for 100 hours in the machine shop
in order to estimate the standard time. The total number of observations
recorded was 2500; no working activity could be noticed for 400 observations. The
ratio between manual and machine element was 2:1. Average rating factor was
estimated as 1.15 and the total number of articles produced during the study
period was 6000. Rest and personal allowances may be taken as 12% of the normal
time.
A : 1.038 minutes.
B : 10.38 minutes.
C : 3.18 minutes.
D : 3.0138 minutes.
Q.no 49. Given the following bill-of-materials: If the demand for product A is 50
units, what will be the gross requirement for component E?
A : 300
B : 100
C : 200
D : 250
Q.no 50. calculate labor, material, capital and energy productivity from following
data
A : 13.53, 149.34,1.876,14.32
B : 14.34, 155.34, 1,7779, 13.34
C : 3.139, 139.524, 1.931,12.71
D : none of the above
Q.no 51. It develops a comprehensive measure which distinguishes among
profitability, price recovery and productivity. It can be utilized to measure
productivity changes in labour, materials, energy and capital. It also measures
the corresponding effects each one has on profitability.
A : Craig-Harris model
B : Kendrick-creamer model
C : Taylor-Devis Model
D : APC Model (American Productivity Center)
Q.no 52. Which one of the following statements regarding time study is correct?
A : While conducting time study, it is important to get historical records of preceding
times
B : It is based on a procedure originally proposed by Frederick W. Taylor
C : It is necessary to multiply the measured time by the reciprocal of learning curve
D : One should be careful to collect data under just-in-time conditions
Q.no 53. Fifty observations of a production operation revealed a mean cycle time
of 10 min. The worker was evaluated to be performing at 90% efficiency.
Assuming the allowances to 10% of the normal time, the standard time (in
minute) for the job is
A : 0.198
B : 7.3
C : 9
D : 9.9
Q.no 54. Given the following bill of materials If the demand for product A is 30
units, and there are on hand 10 units of B and none of C, how many units of part D
will be needed?
A : 3
B : 40
C : 70
D : 90
Q.no 55. A work study was conducted in machine shop. The data has been
recorded. Total number of observations = 2000, No activities = 500, the ratio
between manual to machine = 3:1 portion of the activities, average performance
rating = 85%, total number of pieces produced = 120 during study, duration of the
study = 60hrs, calculate the standard time / piece assuming 15% relaxation
allowance.
A : 24.5
B : 2.45
C : 25.4
D : 45.2
Q.no 56. There are two industries manufacturing two types of plugs. The standard
time per piece is 1.5 minutes. The output of the two industries is 300 and 200
respectively per shift of 8 hours. a)What is the productivity of each per shift of 8
hours?b) What is the production of each per week (6 days) on the basis of double
shift?
A : a) 3600 b)2400 respectively
B : a) 2400 b)3600 respectively
C : a) 240 b)360 respectively
D : none of these
Q.no 57. Output in period 1 and 2 are Rs. 60,000 and Rs. 80,000 respectively. Inputs
in corresponding periods are Rs. 90,000 and Rs. 1,30,000. Compared to
productivity in period-1 productivity in period-2 is
A : Less
B : More
C : Unchanged
D : Not measurable without additional information
Q.no 58. What will be the normal time if
Observed time = 3min
Performance rating = 85% and
10% Allowance
A : 3.8
B : 2.55
C : 3.5
D : 2
Q.no 59. Preliminary work sampling studies show that machine was idle 25% of
the time based on a sample of 100 observations. The number of observations
needed for a confidence level of 95% and an accuracy of ± 5% is
A : 4800
B : 1200
C : 3600
D : 2500
Q.no 60. Calculate standard time of element with two activity
Observe time, performace rating for activity one is 30 & 80% and for activity two
30 & 80% respectivlcy
consider 10% Allowance for both.
A : 53.8
B : 54.9
C : 55.5
D : 52.8
