Production Technology

11. Activity s,lack or float of any event on a PERT/CPM chart is represented by

  1. latest start time of succeeding event -earliest finish time of preceding event activity time
  2. latest start time of the event – earliest start time of the event
  3. latest finish time of event – earliest finish time of the event
  4. anyone of the above
  5. none of the above.

Correct answer: (D)
anyone of the above

12. An event is indicated on the network by

  1. a straight line
  2. a number enclosed in a circle or a square
  3. a straight line with circles at the ends
  4. a dotted line
  5. an arrow.

Correct answer: (B)
a number enclosed in a circle or a square

13. An optimum project schedule implies

  1. optimum utilization of men, machines and materials
  2. lowest possible cost and shortest possible time for project
  3. timely execution of project
  4. to produce best results under given constraints
  5. realistic execution time, minimum cost and maximum profits.

Correct answer: (B)
lowest possible cost and shortest possible time for project

14. Bar charts are suitable for

  1. minor works
  2. major works
  3. large projects
  4. all of the above
  5. none of the above.

Correct answer: (A)
minor works

15. Basic motion time study gives times for basic motions in ten thousandths of

  1. second
  2. minute
  3. hour
  4. day
  5. none of the above.

Correct answer: (B)
minute

16. Basic tool in work study is

  1. graph paper
  2. process chart
  3. planning chart
  4. stop watch
  5. analytical mind.

Correct answer: (D)
stop watch

17. Bin card is used in

  1. administrative wing
  2. workshop
  3. foundry shop
  4. stores
  5. assembly shop.

Correct answer: (D)
stores

18. Break-even analysis can be used for

  1. short run analysis
  2. long run analysis
  3. average of above two run analysis
  4. there is no such criterion
  5. none of the above.

Correct answer: (A)
short run analysis

19. Choose the wrong statement Time study is used to

  1. determine overhead expenses
  2. provide a basis for setting piece prices or incentive wages
  3. determine standard costs
  4. determine the capability of an operator to handle the number of machines
  5. compare alternative methods.

Correct answer: (A)
determine overhead expenses

20. Choose the wrong statement. Motion study is used for

  1. improving a work method
  2. improvising a work method
  3. designing a work method
  4. providing a schematic framework
  5. reducing inventory costs.

Correct answer: (E)
reducing inventory costs.

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