Production Planning and Control - 2

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Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion The commonly used network techniques other than PERT and CPM are as follows :-Correct Answer MOSS [ Multi Operation Scheduling System ] , PCS [ Project Control System ] , GERT [ Graphical Evaluation Review Techniques ]Your Answer MOSS [ Multi Operation Scheduling System ] , PCS [ Project Control System ] , GERT [ Graphical Evaluation Review Techniques ]

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion In an unbalanced assignment, the tasks can be balanced by adding :-Correct Answer Dummy tasksYour Answer Dummy tasks

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion One of the causes of inability to meet delivery date originally promised :-Correct Answer Lack of availability of material in timeYour Answer Lack of availability of material in time

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion The main characteristics of mass and flow production are :-Correct Answer Continuous flow of material , Low skilled labour , Easy supervisionYour Answer Continuous flow of material , Low skilled labour , Easy supervision

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion In a mass production assembly shop following work measurement techniques are used :-Correct Answer Time study , Work sampling , Production studyYour Answer Time study , Work sampling , Production study

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion As the quantity increases, the procurement cost :-Correct Answer ReducesYour Answer Reduces

True/FalseQuestion Fluctuation due to changes in season are called cyclical fluctuation.Correct Answer FalseYour Answer True

True/FalseQuestion A type items are always vital under VED analysis.Correct Answer FalseYour Answer False

Select The BlankQuestion Random fluctuation is considered for deciding ________.Correct Answer Analytical estimateYour Answer Seasonal fluctuation

True/FalseQuestion In assignment matrix, it is a must to determine Jacobean of the determinant.Correct Answer FalseYour Answer False

Select The BlankQuestion If Kwh consumption per 100 pieces is 8.01 and cost/kwh is Rs 0.80 the cost of power over the year for 40000 pieces with 2000 numbers rejection would be Rs ________.Correct Answer 2692

Your Answer 2692

Select The BlankQuestion At each ________, work is performed on a product either by adding parts or by completing assembly operations.Correct Answer Work stationYour Answer Work station

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion To operate fixed order quantity system, following parameters are required to be fixed:-Correct Answer Standard reorder quantity , Minimum stock , Re-order pointYour Answer Minimum stock , Re-order point , Standard reorder quantity

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Why customer is called the king?Correct Answer Customer's orders gives us workYour Answer Customer's orders gives us work

Select The BlankQuestion A progress card normally contains ________ squares.Correct Answer Less than 25Your Answer Less than 25

Select The BlankQuestion ________ models of OR serve as an ideal aid for determining optimal sequence of jobs.Correct Answer SequencingYour Answer Sequencing

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Ordering of raw material is based on :-

Correct Answer Sales forecastYour Answer Sales forecast

Select The BlankQuestion Heuristics approach gave very good results when Wester and Kilbridge applied it to ________ assembly line.Correct Answer TVYour Answer Car

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion What can be the consequence of inefficient working of department like sales?Correct Answer Failure on delivery date to customerYour Answer Failure on delivery date to customer

True/FalseQuestion In PERT, use of dummy activities is not much essential.Correct Answer FalseYour Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Work measurement is responsibility of :-Correct Answer PPC , Industrial Engineering , Production departmentYour Answer PPC , Industrial Engineering , Production department

Select The BlankQuestion The batch production requires ________ capital investment as compared to job production.Correct Answer HighYour Answer High

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Question Time waste is the earliest of all wastes and yet the________ to correct because it does not litter the floor.Correct Answer HazardsYour Answer Hazards

True/FalseQuestion To solve "n jobs - 2 machines" sequencing problem, it is assumed that each machine can perform only one type of operation and can undertake only one job at a time.Correct Answer TrueYour Answer True

True/FalseQuestion PERT is suitable in defense projects and R&D where activity times can not be really predicted.Correct Answer TrueYour Answer True

True/FalseQuestion In precedence diagram the length of arrow has very high degree of significance.Correct Answer FalseYour Answer True

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Earliest possible occurrence time [ I.e. stray time ] of activity [ies ] emanating from the event is represented by :-Correct Answer Earliest event timeYour Answer Earliest event time

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion They are type of analytical estimate :-Correct Answer

Moving average , Exponential smothering , Curve fittingYour Answer Moving average , Exponential smothering , Curve fitting

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion The production system characterized by complex set of activities that must be performed in a particular order within a given period and within an estimated expenditure is known as :-Correct Answer Project productionYour Answer Project production

Match The FollowingQuestionCorrect AnswerYour AnswerTime taken by each job at each machineProcessing timeProcessing timeTime between starting of first job and completion of last jobElapsed timeElapsed timeNumber of stages the job has to passNumber of machinesNumber of machinesTime during which the machine is standstillIdle timeIdle time

Select The BlankQuestion In the assignment model, the measure of effectiveness of each job for each machine can be represented by means of ________.Correct Answer MatrixYour Answer Matrix

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion The ROI of the company can be increased by :-Correct Answer Increasing profit & decreasing inventoryYour Answer Increasing investment/sales ratio

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Question The software for CPA would require the following parameters:-Correct Answer Algorithms , Program code , DatabaseYour Answer Algorithms , Program code , Database

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Some of significant characteristics of fixed order quantity system under replenishment systems are as follows :-Correct Answer Safety stock is kept to take care of increase in demand during lead time as well as to meet demand when lead time is extended. , Re-order level equals safety stock plus average consumption during lead time , Average inventory equals safety stock plus half of reorder quantity.Your Answer Safety stock is kept to take care of increase in demand during lead time as well as to meet demand when lead time is extended. , Re-order level equals safety stock plus average consumption during lead time , Average inventory equals safety stock plus half of reorder quantity.

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Important considerations in scheduling are :-Correct Answer Degree of centralization , Relative job priority , Load chartYour Answer Degree of centralization , Relative job priority , Load chart

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Methods for recording actual progress of work for shop orders are :-Correct Answer Progress card , Display board , Network updatingYour Answer Progress card , Display board , Network updating

Select The BlankQuestion The unit cost of manufacturing is largest in case of ________.Correct Answer Job productionYour Answer Job production

Match The FollowingQuestionCorrect Answer

Your AnswerHML AnalysisPrice orientationPrice orientationSDE AnalysisProcurement difficultiesProcurement difficultiesABC analysisUsage valueUsage valueVED AnalysisCriticalityCriticality

True/FalseQuestion The non-mathematical rationale of the assignment method is one of minimizing opportunity costs.Correct Answer TrueYour Answer False

True/FalseQuestion Moving average method lags behind the latest trend.Correct Answer TrueYour Answer True

True/FalseQuestion The 'G' group of GOLF analysis involves moderate delivery time and availability of credit usually in the range of 30 to 60 days.Correct Answer TrueYour Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Following difficulties are faced by SDE analysis :-Correct Answer More delivery period , Geographical location of supplier , Reliability of suppliersYour Answer More delivery period , Geographical location of supplier , Reliability of suppliers

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion The work measurement and time study belong to the school of management which was pioneered by :-Correct Answer Fedric Winslow TaylorYour Answer Fedric Winslow Taylor

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Stock of finished goods are based on :-Correct Answer Sales forecastYour Answer Sales forecast

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion The data in respect of spindle nose pertains to :-Correct Answer ToolingYour Answer Raw material data

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion In linear programming method of line balancing, there are three types of constraints namely :-Correct Answer Cycle time constraint , Step or task constraint , Precedence constraintsYour Answer Cycle time constraint , Step or task constraint , Precedence constraints

Select The BlankQuestion Buying for C quantities should be made in ________ quantities .Correct Answer LargeYour Answer Large

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Production Planning and Control - 1

LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion The sourcing of vendors in case of 'B' type of items is :-Correct Answer MediumYour Answer Minimum

Select The BlankQuestion In the assignment model, the________ is formed between jobs and machines.Correct Answer MatrixYour Answer Matrix

Select The BlankQuestion Production Planning and Control department acts as a link between company's sales and ________ department.Correct Answer ManufacturingYour Answer Manufacturing

Select The BlankQuestion ________ is used for planning capacity.Correct Answer Standard TimeYour Answer Standard Time

Select The BlankQuestion Being capable to adjust their production facilities shortly just after change in demand for products and without incurring heavy expenses, greater flexibility in production is provided by ________.Correct Answer Job & batch productionYour Answer Continuous production

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Question PERT uses linear programming and probability concepts for planning and controlling activities.Correct Answer TrueYour Answer True

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Proper Production Planning and Control can reduce cost in :-Correct Answer Overtime costYour Answer Overtime cost

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Detachable ticket, after filling in required information is :-Correct Answer Placed in a tray/boxYour Answer Placed in a tray/box

Select The BlankQuestion The effectiveness of sequencing model technique ________ if the company has backlog of orders.Correct Answer IncreasesYour Answer Decreases

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Computerisation of line balancing involve following requirements :-Correct Answer System software , Application software , User friendly interfaceYour Answer System software , Application software , User friendly interface

True/FalseQuestion Curve fitting method of statistical forecasting uses curve line approach.Correct Answer FalseYour Answer False

True/FalseQuestion If set up time for four operations involved is 2 ,1.5, 2 , 2.5 hours respectively, total set up time would be 10 hours.Correct Answer FalseYour Answer False

Match The FollowingQuestionCorrect AnswerYour AnswerBought out materials required for production process but do not become part of finished product.Maintenance, repair, operating [MRO] inventoriesMaintenance, repair, operating [MRO] inventoriesFinished goods, ready for sale to customerFinished goods inventoryFinished goods inventoryIdle resource of any kind having economic valueInventoryInventoryRaw materials, parts, components required to produced finished productProduction inventoryProduction inventory

Select The BlankQuestion Rational figure on utilization index can be obtained by carrying out ________ study.Correct Answer Work- samplingYour Answer Work- sampling

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion The assignment algorithm was developed by a Hungarian mathematician named :-Correct Answer D. KonigYour Answer D. Konig

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion The minimum requirements for application software for line balancing are as follows :-

Correct Answer 1 Ghz processor , 1 Gb hard Disk free memory , Windows or equivalent operating system.Your Answer 1 Ghz processor , 1 Gb hard Disk free memory , Windows or equivalent operating system.

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion A firm has 6 jobs to be processed on three machines A,B and C in the order ABC. The processing time of each job is given in the table below:- Find the idle time on different machines . Job Processing time [ hours ] Machine A Machine B Machine C J1 25 16 20 J2 26 20 19 J3 24 17 18 J4 22 20 21 J5 24 21 17 J6 28 18 13Correct Answer 74 , 31 , 58Your Answer 31 , 58 , 60

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion PERT terminology uses words like :-Correct Answer Network diagram , Events , SlackYour Answer Network diagram , Events , Slack

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion The most common assembly line is a moving conveyor that passes a series of workstations in a uniform time interval called :-Correct Answer Cycle timeYour Answer Cycle time

True/FalseQuestion The make-or-buy decision is not related with profit of the factory.Correct Answer FalseYour Answer True

Select The BlankQuestion Generally for ________ flow system, Heuristic method is preferred.Correct Answer Intermittent

Your Answer Intermittent

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Document raised by sales department to authorise activities of PPC department for items manufactured to customers order is called :-Correct Answer Order AcceptanceYour Answer Order Acceptance

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion What factors affect the status of PPC department in the company for achieving informal status?Correct Answer Manufacturing Process , Work is highly repetitive , Number of workmen is not very largeYour Answer Manufacturing Process , Work is highly repetitive , Number of workmen is not very large

True/FalseQuestion Increase in inventory carrying cost increases EOQ.Correct Answer FalseYour Answer False

True/FalseQuestion Progressing is only a substitute for poor planning.Correct Answer FalseYour Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Detachable Card contain following information :-Correct Answer Quantity produced , Operation , Date of completionYour Answer Quantity produced , Operation , Date of completion

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Weaknesses of PPC department can be studied on following grounds :-Correct Answer Failures in delivery commitment , Cancellation of orders , Complaints from customersYour Answer Failures in delivery commitment , Cancellation of orders , Complaints from customers

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Activity R can not start unless activities P & Q are completed . And activity S can not start unless activity Q is over [ I.e. activity P may not be even over ]. Activity R is therefore succedding to activity P & Q while activity S is succeeding to activity :-Correct Answer QYour Answer Q

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion If the annual usage of a material is 1200 units and the reorder point is at 120 Units, find the lead time.Correct Answer 4 monthsYour Answer 4 months

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Due to the following emergent events, the queue time has to compensate for the time for which the job has to undergo an extra time :-Correct Answer Tool breakage , Job split up , Change in prioritiesYour Answer Tool breakage , Job split up , Change in priorities

True/FalseQuestion Stores issue order for an item is prepared as soon as the route sheet is ready.Correct Answer TrueYour Answer True

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion Time study is useful method of measurement for :-

Correct Answer Short cycle time operationsYour Answer Long cycle time operations

Match The FollowingQuestionCorrect AnswerYour AnswerIndex methodLoading and allocation of different jobs on different machinesLoading and allocation of different jobs on different machinesCritical Path AnalysisSchedule of activities of projectSchedule of activities of projectJonsons methodOptimal job sequence for 2 machines n jobsSchedule using priority numbersCritical Ratio SchedulingEstablishing priorities among jobsEstablishing priorities among jobs

Select The BlankQuestion In check list approach, ________ rating indicates that existing PPC system requires some major improvements in indicated areas.Correct Answer FairYour Answer Fair

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Because of following reasons there are limitations in forwarding quotation against sales enquiry :-Correct Answer The lot is not as per EOQ , Tools / plants required to execute order are not available. , The item is not within the manufacturing range of a companyYour Answer The lot is not as per EOQ , Tools / plants required to execute order are not available. , The item is not within the manufacturing range of a company

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion Following are the factors which influence tool life :-Correct Answer Type of tool , Material it is required to operate upon , Operators efficiencyYour Answer Type of tool , Material it is required to operate upon , Operators efficiency

True/FalseQuestion C type items would never be vital under VED analysis.Correct Answer FalseYour Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion The Hungarian method is based on following assumptions :-Correct Answer Tasks differ in their work contents and facility differ in their capabilities. , Only one task can be assigned to each facility. , As only one task can be assigned to each facility, the matrix must be of nXn order.Your Answer Tasks differ in their work contents and facility differ in their capabilities. , Only one task can be assigned to each facility. , As only one task can be assigned to each facility, the matrix must be of nXn order.

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion The ratio between "time when a product is required" and " time when the product is supplied " is known as :-Correct Answer Critical ratioYour Answer Critical ratio

Select The BlankQuestion ________ inventories help to balance company's supply with market demand.Correct Answer Finished goodsYour Answer Finished goods

True/FalseQuestion In order to complete a project on time, each critical activity need not be completed in time.Correct Answer FalseYour Answer False

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Question Production output in night shift is :-Correct Answer Less than I shift productionYour Answer Less than I shift production

Select The BlankQuestion ________reflects impact of money tied up in inventory.Correct Answer Inventory turnoverYour Answer Inventory turnover

Multiple Choice Multiple AnswerQuestion The line of balance is a device for planning and monitoring progress of :-Correct Answer Purchase order execution , Project execution , Targeted programsYour Answer Purchase order execution , Project execution , Targeted programs

Select The BlankQuestion Forecasting is function of ________.Correct Answer Marketing departmentYour Answer Chief Executive officer

True/FalseQuestion The Heuristics approach has a base of binary number theory.Correct Answer FalseYour Answer True

Multiple Choice Single AnswerQuestion What shall be the consequence of acceptance of frequent rush orders by sales department?Correct Answer Delivery failureYour Answer Disturbed scheduling