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  1. Critical path method

  2. A.
    helps in ascertaining time schedules
    B.
    makes better and detailed planning possible
    C.
    provides a standard method for communicating project plans schedules and to time and cost performance
    D.
    all of the above

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  3. PERT is applied for

  4. A.
    marketing programmes and advertising programmes
    B.
    installation of machinery
    C.
    research and development of products
    D.
    all of these

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  5. The most important function of inventory control is

  6. A.
    stock control system
    B.
    to run the stores effectively
    C.
    technical responsibility for the state of materials
    D.
    all of the above

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  7. Break even analysis represents the relationship between cost and volume.

  8. A.
    True
    B.
    False

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  9. In product layout

  10. A.
    specialised and strict supervision is required
    B.
    machines can not be used to their maximum capacity
    C.
    manufacturing cost rises with a fall in the volume of production
    D.
    all of the above

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  11. The bonus increases in proportion to the increase in efficiency. This statement applies to

  12. A.
    Halsey plan
    B.
    Ganttplan
    C.
    Emerson's efficiency plan
    D.
    Rowan plan

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  13. Which of the following statement is correct about the network diagram?

  14. A.
    The events are represented graphically by circles or nodes at the beginning and the end of activity by arrows.
    B.
    The tail end of the arrow represents the start of an activity.
    C.
    The head of the arrow represents the end of an activity.
    D.
    all of the above

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  15. P.M.T.S. (Predetermined Motion Time Systems) include

  16. A.
    M.T.M. (Method Time Measurement)
    B.
    W.F.S. (Work Factor Systems)
    C.
    B.M.T.S. (Basic Motion Time Study)
    D.
    all of these

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  17. In jobbing production

  18. A.
    highly skilled workers are needed
    B.
    unit costs are high
    C.
    operations are labour-intensive
    D.
    all of these

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  19. Performance rating is equal to

  20. A.
    observed performance + normal performance
    B.
    observed performance - normal performance
    C.
    observed performance x normal performance
    D.
    none of the above

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