Production and Operations Management - 16

POM assgn
True/False
Question
Site selection should also take into account topography and soil structure of the land.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which manufacturing method is ideal for the use of air gauges as inspection device?
Correct Answer
Mass
Your Answer
Batch

True/False
Question
Kanban system is essentially a computer based system for production scheduling and control
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which are three different bases to establish an activity time?
Correct Answer
Past experience , Judgement , Historical data
Your Answer
Past experience , Judgement , Historical data

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which of the following policies is advisable in case of low product variety and large volumes?
Correct Answer
Low Skilled Labour & Special Purpose Machines
Your Answer
Semiskilled Labour & General Purpose Machines

Select The Blank
Question
Capacity decisions have a direct influence on performance of production system in respect of ________
Correct Answer
Delivery performance
Your Answer
Delivery performance

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

Select The Blank
Question
The ________ pertain to the climatic conditions which the component , product or material should withstand.
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Environmental specifications
Your Answer
Environmental specifications

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

Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
Crash cost of an activity
Cc
Cc
Normal time of an activity
Tn
Cn
Crash time of activity
Tc
Tc
Normal cost of an activity
Cn
Tn

True/False
Question
Lubrication survey should never be done for a new machine.
Correct Answer
False
Your Answer
False

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

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Out of two basic criteria for the selection of a manufacturing method, one is, it must be able to meet the specifications of final product and the other is, it must be
Correct Answer
Cost effective method
Your Answer
Cost effective method

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

Select The Blank
Question
A ________ is another form of subcontracting.
Correct Answer
Hiring capacity
Your Answer
Hiring capacity

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which are the major types of defects?
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Minor , Major , Critical
Your Answer
Minor , Critical , General

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which kind of labour force is required in case of Jobbing Production?
Correct Answer
Highly Skilled
Your Answer
Highly Skilled

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which are the sources of information to update the progress card daily?
Correct Answer
Detachable ticket , Daily production report , Job Card
Your Answer
Detachable ticket , Daily production report , 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

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which are the distinct functions of scientific quality control?
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Acceptance function , Preventive function , Assurance function
Your Answer
Acceptance function , Preventive function , Assurance function

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which of the following are examples of specifications?
Correct Answer
Commercial standards , Assembly and testing instructions , Bill of material
Your Answer
Production schedule , Commercial standards , Bill of material

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Technique which can help an organization to reduce inventory is called
Correct Answer
MRP
Your Answer
MRP

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
In case of Batch Production which kind of labour is expected?
Correct Answer
Skilled in one specific Manufacturing Process
Your Answer
Semiskilled

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Major contributors in the development of Control Charts, Sampling plan are
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F H Dodge , H G Roming , Walter Schewhart
Your Answer
F H Dodge , H G Roming , Walter Schewhart

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is represented by an arrow in a network?
Correct Answer
Activity
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 Answer
False
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which method of critical path determination begins with the end event and moves backward to the start event of the project network?
Correct Answer
Backward pass computation
Your Answer
Backward pass computation

True/False
Question
Operation process charts though indicates the sequence of events but do not show movements.
Correct Answer
True
Your Answer
True

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Which kind of relationship exists between those activities which can be carried out simultaneously and both activities require definite time to finish?
Correct Answer
Concurrent activities
Your Answer
Concurrent activities

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
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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

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Inadequate production capacity ultimately leads to
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Poor Customer Service
Your Answer
Poor Machine Utilization

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which of the following schedules are recommended to prepare and follow as a part of preventive maintenance system?
Correct Answer
Preventive inspection schedule , Cleaning and upkeep schedule , Lubrication schedule
Your Answer
Preventive inspection schedule , Cleaning and upkeep schedule , Lubrication schedule

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What is the reason of fluctuations, if the control chart evaluates that the process is in a state of statistical control?
Correct Answer
Random variability
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

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
What do you mean by the chart on which the major activities and entry points of materials are recorded to have graphic view of operations and inspections involved in the process?
Correct Answer
Operation process chart
Your Answer
Operation process chart

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
Plant Layout decisions are considered to be
Correct Answer
Strategic
Your Answer
Strategic

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
What are the uses of the instruction manual provided by the manufacturer of a machine?
Correct 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
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

Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question
When should operator or supervisor is supposed to sign the perforated route sheet?
Correct Answer
After completion of operation
Your Answer
After completion of operation

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which of the following situations demand that the human consideration should be given preference over other considerations?
Correct Answer
Inconsistent earnings where the earnings are tied to output , Poor morale evidenced by petty or trivial complaints , Repeated cases of accidents and health hazards
Your Answer
Excessive rejections , Poor morale evidenced by petty or trivial complaints , Repeated cases of accidents and health hazards

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

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

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question
Which features should be covered by the specifications of materials while defining the qualitative requirement?
Correct Answer
Material composition , Dimensions , Any heat treatment if required
Your Answer
Material composition , Dimensions , Any heat treatment if required

Match The Following
Question
Correct Answer
Your Answer
When to inspect
Stages of inspection
Stages of inspection
What to inspect
Specification
Specification
How to inspect
Inspection devices
Inspection devices
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