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  1. The production scheduling is simpler and high volume of output and high labour efficiency are achieved in the case of

  2. A.
    product layout
    B.
    process layout
    C.
    fixed position layout
    D.
    a combination of line and process layout

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  3. Standard time is equal to

  4. A.
    normal time minus allowances
    B.
    normal time plus allowances
    C.
    representative time multiplied by rating factor
    D.
    normal time taken by an operation

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  5. In inventory control, the economic ordering quantity is obtained by the quantity whose procurement cost is equal to inventory carrying cost.

  6. A.
    True
    B.
    False

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  7. The essential condition for the decompression of an activity is that

  8. A.
    the project time should change due to decompression
    B.
    after decompression the time of an activity invariably exceeds its normal time
    C.
    an activity could be decompressed to the maximum extent of its normal time
    D.
    none of the above

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  9. Time study is carried out

  10. A.
    by finding all the significant informations regarding the job, work place and machine tool etc.
    B.
    by breaking up each operation into small elements which are measurable with the help of the measuring device accurately
    C.
    by observing and recording the time taken by the operator for an operation
    D.
    all of the above

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  11. Two alternatives can produce a product. First has a fixed cost of Rs. 2000 and a variable cost of Rs. 20 per piece. The second method has a fixed cost of Rs. 1500 and a variable cost of Rs. 30. The break even quantity between the two alternatives is

  12. A.
    25
    B.
    50
    C.
    75
    D.
    100

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  13. Which of the following are the principles of material handling?

  14. A.
    keep all the handling to the minimum
    B.
    select only efficient handling equipment
    C.
    move the heaviest weight to the least distance
    D.
    all of the above

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  15. The product layout

  16. A.
    lowers overall manufacturing time
    B.
    requires less space for placing machines
    C.
    utilises machine and labour better
    D.
    all of these

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  17. An event is a function of two or more activities.

  18. A.
    Correct
    B.
    Incorrect

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  19. The mathematical technique for finding the best use of limited resources of a company in the maximum manner is known as

  20. A.
    value analysis
    B.
    network analysis
    C.
    linear programming
    D.
    queuing theory

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