1. Fixed position layout is also known as ?

analytical layout

synthetic layout

static product layout

none of these

Answer: static product layout

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2. The production cost per unit can be reduced by ?

producing more with increased inputs

producing more with the same

eliminating idle time

minimising resource waste

Answer: producing more with the same

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3. Valve analysis is particularly of interest when ?

jobbing work economics are involved

production is on large scale

only few components are involved

costly equipment is used

Answer: production is on large scale

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4. Dummy activities are used to ?

determine the critical path

determine the project completion time

maintain the required net work

none of these

Answer: maintain the required net work

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5. For material transportation, conveyors are used when the prevailing conditions include ?

loads are uniform

routes do not vary

materials move relatively continuously

all of these

Answer: all of these

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6. Linear programming can be applied successfully to ?

chemical industry

oil industry

banks

all of these

Answer: all of these

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7. The purpose of micromotion study is to ?

assist in finding out the most efficient way of doing work

train the individual operator regarding the motion economy principles

help in collecting the motion time data for synthetic time standards

all of the above

Answer: all of the above

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8. Gantt chart is used for ?

inventory control

material handling

production schedule

machine repair schedules

Answer: production schedule

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9. The interchangeability can be achieved by ?

standardisation

better process planning

bonus plan

better product planning

Answer: standardisation

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10. A device used for lifting or lowering objects suspended from a hook at the end of retractable chains or cable is called ?

hoist

jib crane

portable elevator

chain conveyor

Answer: hoist

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