Production Engineering objective questions with answers part1

Q1. 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

Q2. Job evaluation is the method-of determining the
(A) relative worth of jobs
(B) skills required by a worker
(C) contribution of a worker
(D) contribution of a job

Q3. 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

Q4. Per cent idle time for men or machines is found by
(A) work sampling
(B) time study
(C) method study
(D) work study

Q5. TMU in method time measurement stands for
(A) time motion unit
(B) time measurement unit
(C) time movement unit
(D) technique measurement unit

Q6. Time study is
(A) the appraisal, in terms of time, of the value of work involving human effort
(B) machine setting time
(C) time taken by workers to do a job
(D) method of fixing time for workers

Q7. Work sampling observations are taken on the basis of
(A) detailed calculations
(B) convenience
(C) table of random numbers
(D) past experience

Q8. One time measurement unit (TMU) in method time measurement system equals
(A) 0.00001 minute
(B) 0.0006 minute
(C) 0.006 minute
(D) 0.001 minute

Q9. Basic motion time study gives times for basic motions in ten thousandths of
(A) second
(B) minute
(C) hour
(D) day

Q10. Choose the wrong statement. Motion study is used for
(A) improving a work method
(B) designing a work method
(C) providing a schematic framework
(D) reducing inventory costs

Q11. Gnatt chart provides information about the
(A) material handling
(B) proper utilisation of manpower
(C) production schedule
(D) efficient working of machine

Q12. ABC analysis deals with
(A) analysis of process chart
(B) flow of material
(C) ordering schedule of job
(D) controlling inventory costs money

Q13. 29. Process layout is employed for
(A) batch production
(B) continuous type of product
(C) effective utilisation of machines
(D) All of these

Q14. For a product layout the material handling equipment must
(A) have full flexibility
(B) employ conveyor belts, trucks, tractors etc.
(C) be a general purpose type
(D) be designed as special purpose for a particular application

Q15. 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

Q16. Product layout is employed for
(A) batch production
(B) continuous production
(C) effective utilization of machine
(D) All of these

Q17. 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

Q18. The process layout is best suited where
(A) specialisation exists
(B) machines are arranged according to sequence of operation
(C) few number of non-standardised units are to be produced
(D) mass production is envisaged

Q19. A low unit cost can be obtained by following
(A) product layout
(B) functional layout
(C) automatic material handling equipment
(D) specialisation of operation

Q20. Military organisation is known as
(A) line organisation
(B) line and staff organisation
(C) functional organisation
(D) All of these