Production Technology Mcqs - Set 5

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
e. none of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: all of the above

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2)   A low unit cost can be obtained by following____________________?

a. product layout
b. functional layout
c. automatic material handling equipment
d. specialisation of operation
e. minimum travel time plan and com¬pact layout
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: product layout

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3)   The most important objective behind plant layout is_____________________?

a. overall simplification, safety of integration
b. economy in space
c. maximum travel time in plant
d. to provide conveniently located shops
e. to avoid any bottlenecks
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: overall simplification, safety of integration

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4)   Travel charts provide__________________?

a. an idea of the flow of materials at various stages
b. a compact estimate of the handling which must be done between various work sections
c. the information for changes required in rearranging material handling equipment
d. an approximate estimate of the handling which must be done at a particular station
e. solution to handling techniques to achieve most optimum^ results
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: a compact estimate of the handling which must be done between various work sections

Explanation:
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5)   Process layout is employed for_________________?

a. batch production
b. continuous type of product
c. effective utilisation of machines
d. all of the above
e. none of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: batch production

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6)   Gnatt chart provides information about the________________?

a. material handling
b. proper utilisation of manpower
c. production schedule
d. efficient working of machine
e. all of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: production schedule

Explanation:
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7)   Basic motion time study gives times for basic motions in ten thousandths of_______________?

a. second
b. minute
c. hour
d. day
e. none of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: minute

Explanation:
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8)   Work sampling observations are taken on the basis of_______________?

a. detailed calculations
b. convenience
c. table of random numbers
d. past experience
e. fixed percentage of daily production
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: table of random numbers

Explanation:
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9)   TMU in method time measurement stands for__________________?

a. time motion unit
b. time measurement unit
c. time movement unit
d. technique measurement unit
e. time method unit
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: time measurement unit

Explanation:
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10)   Micro motion study is__________________?

a. analysis of a man-work method by using a motion picture camera with a timing device in the field of view
b. motion study* observed on enhanced time intervals
c. motion study of a sequence of operations conducted systematically
d. study of man and machine conducted simultaneously
e. scientific, analytically procedure for determining optimum work method
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: analysis of a man-work method by using a motion picture camera with a timing device in the field of view

Explanation:
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11)   Choose the wrong statement Time study is used to_________________?

a. determine overhead expenses
b. provide a basis for setting piece prices or incentive wages
c. determine standard costs
d. determine the capability of an operator to handle the number of machines
e. compare alternative methods
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: determine overhead expenses

Explanation:
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12)   Scheduling gives information about____________________?

a. when work should start and how much work should be completed during a certain period
b. when work should complete
c. that how idle time can be minimized
d. proper utilisation of machines
e. none of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: when work should start and how much work should be completed during a certain period

Explanation:
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13)   The standard time for a job is_________________?

a. total work content
b. base time + relaxation time
c. total work content + basic time
d. total work content + delay contingency allowance
e. total work content + relaxation time
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: total work content + delay contingency allowance

Explanation:
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14)   The allowed time for a job equals standard time plus___________________?

a. policy allowance
b. interference allowance
c. process allowance
d. learning allowance
e. unforeseen allowance
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: policy allowance

Explanation:
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15)   Micromotion study is__________________?

a. enlarged view of motion study
b. analysis of one stage of motion study
c. minute and detailed motion study
d. subdivision of an operation into therbligs and their analysis
e. motion study of small components upto mirco-seconds
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: subdivision of an operation into therbligs and their analysis

Explanation:
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16)   String diagram is used when__________________?

a. team of workers is working at a place
b. material handling is to be done
c. idle time is to be reduced
d. all of the above
e. none of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: team of workers is working at a place

Explanation:
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17)   What does symbol ‘V’ employ in work study________________?

a. operation
b. inspection
c. delay/ temporary Storage
d. permanent storage
e. none of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: permanent storage

Explanation:
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18)   What does symbol ‘O’ imply in work study________________?

a. operation
b. inspection
c. transport
d. delay/temporary storage
e. none of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: operation

Explanation:
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19)   Work study is concerned with_________________?

a. improving present method and finding standard time
b. motivation of workers
c. improving production capability
d. improving production planning and control
e. all of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: improving present method and finding standard time

Explanation:
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20)   The time required to complete a task is established and a bonus is paid to the worker for every hour he saves from the established time required. This type of incentive plan is known as_________________?

a. Rowan Plan
b. Bedaux Plan
c. Taylor Differential Piece rate system
d. Halsey Premium plan
e. Day work plan
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Halsey Premium plan

Explanation:
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