1. In process layout ?

handling and back-tracking of materials is too much

production control is more difficult and costly

routing and scheduling is more difficult

all of the above

Answer: all of the above

Explanation:


2. Merit rating is the method of determining the ?

relative values of a job

worker's performance on a job

worth of a machine

value of overall production

Answer: worker's performance on a job

Explanation:


3. Which of the following are the guidelines for the construction of a network diagram ?

Each activity is represented by one and only one arrow in the network

Dangling must be avoided in a network diagram

Dummy activity consumes no time or resource

all of the above

Answer: all of the above

Explanation:


4. The start or completion of task is called ?

an event

an activity

a duration

none of these

Answer: an event

Explanation:


5. A-B-C analysis is used in ?

CPM

PERT

inventory control

all of these

Answer: inventory control

Explanation:


6. Which of the following statement is wrong ?

An activity consume time and resources whereas an event do not consume time or resources

The performance of a specific task is called an activity

An event is an instantaneous point in time at which an activity begins or ends

The turning of a job on lathe is an event whereas job turned is an activity

Answer: The turning of a job on lathe is an event whereas job turned is an activity

Explanation:


7. Product layout is best suited where ?

one type of product is produced

product is standardised

product is manufactured in large quantities

all of the above

Answer: all of the above

Explanation:


8. Queuing theory is used for ?

job-shop scheduling

inventory problems

traffic congestion studies

all of these

Answer: all of these

Explanation:


9. Production cost refers to prime cost plus ?

factory overheads

factory and administration overheads

factory, administration and sales overheads

factory, administration, sales overheads and profit

Answer: factory overheads

Explanation:


10. Halsey plan of wage incentive ?

is not applied to all level of workers

is applied to all level of workers

does not guarantee minimum wage

is based upon efficiency of worker

Answer: is applied to all level of workers

Explanation: