Large output per unit of space' is an orientation of which type of plant layout?
A. Product layout
B. Process layout
C. Fixed position layout
D. Cellular layout
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When workstations are arranged according to the progressive steps by which the product is produced it is called a
A. functional layout
B. product layout
C. fixed position layout
D. job shop layout
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The purpose of a dummy row or column in an assignment problem is to
A. obtain balance between total activities and total resources
B. prevent a solution from becoming degenerate
C. provide the means of representing a dummy problem
D. none of the above
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Consider the following statements.
1. In the single channel queueing model, if μ = λ the queue length would be infinite.
2. In the simplex solution procedure for an LP problem, the shadow prices of the resources are identified with the variables which are included in the optimal solution.
3. In the case of gradual receipt of the ordered quantity, the EOQ will be larger than the EOQ in the case of instantaneous receipt.
4. Time is the only variable in PERT Indicate the correct answer.
A. Statements 1 and 2 are true, others are not
B. Statements 2 and 3 are true, others are not
C. Statements 1, 3 and 4 are true, but Statement 2 is false
D. All the statements are true
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Operation management includes
A. production planning
B. production control
C. inventory control
D. all of these
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Which of the following statement is not correct about six sigma?
A. Six sigma achieves minimum defects
B. Six sigma reduces variance
C. Six sigma shorterns the cycle time
D. Six sigma directly fulfils the customer needs
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Which of the following represents the DMADV approach?
A. Kaizen
B. Six sigma
C. TQM
D. QC
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Statement I The critical path has been defined as the longest duration path between the first and the last nodes of a project.
Statement II The duration of a project is not always the same as the duration of its critical path.
Statement III The earliest start and finish times of an activity are based on the condition that every activity will not be started and finished as early as possible.
Find the correct answer for given statements being correct or incorrect.
A. Statements I and II are correct, but Statement III is not correct
B. Statements I and III are correct, but Statement II is not correct
C. Statement I is correct, but Statements II and III are not correct
D. Statement II is correct, but Statements I and III are not correct
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Which of the following statement(s) is/are true?
A. Process layout is designed according to a separate line for each product
B. Material handling per product is costlier because of long distance handling
C. Bulk purchase is done at periodic intervals
D. All of the above
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The main object of work management is
A. to establish the work content of the job
B. to establish the work content of the product
C. to establish the work content of the service
D. to plan a way of production
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Which of the following are forecasting methods?
A. Exponential smoothing
B. Expert opinion method
C. Regression analysis
D. All of these
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The critical path satisfy the condition that
A. Ei = Li and Ej + Lj
B. Li - Ei + Li - Lj
C. Lj - Ej + Li - Ej = constant
D. none of the above
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Which factors affect the plant layout?
A. Product and material specifications
B. Manufacturing process
C. Location
D. All of the above
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Given, fixed cost of location is Rs. 60,000 variable cost per unit is Rs. 45 and quantity produced is 2,000 units. What will be the total cost of location?
A. Rs. 1,30,000
B. Rs. 1,50,000
C. Rs. 1,20,000
D. Rs. 1,80,000
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Process layout is used when
A. production volume is low
B. variety of products are many
C. demand for the product is small
D. all of the above
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Automation includes
A. accounting
B. financing
C. marketing
D. machines
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In PERT, the span of time between the optimistic and pessimistic time estimate of an activity is
A. 3σ
B. 6σ
C. 12σ
D. None of these
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The latest time that the event can be delayed without delaying the completion of the entire project in PERT chart is
A. earliest allowable time
B. latest allowable time
C. earliest pass
D. latest pass
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Which statement is true?
A. Unit scheduling system is used, for scheduling when jobs are produced one by one and are different types i.e. for job production
B. When jobs are produced in batches, batch scheduling system is used
C. When large number of similar items are produced, mass scheduling system is used
D. None of the above
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Types of follow-up includes
A. programme control
B. order processing
C. shortage chasing
D. all of the above
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