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  1. The time taken by a trained worker to perform an operation, while working a steady pace, is known as

  2. A.
    standard time
    B.
    normal time
    C.
    representative time
    D.
    none of these

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  3. Normal time is the ratio of representative time to the rating factor.

  4. A.
    True
    B.
    False

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  5. According to Muther, the basic principle of best layout is

  6. A.
    principle of over-all integration
    B.
    principle of flow
    C.
    principle of flexibility
    D.
    all of these

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  7. Time study is carried out to determine the time required to complete job by

  8. A.
    a slow worker
    B.
    a fast worker
    C.
    an average worker
    D.
    an apprentice

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  9. Slack may be positive, zero or negative.

  10. A.
    Agree
    B.
    Disagree

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  11. A company spends considerable amount on publicity to promote sales. This expenditure in break even chart is shown below the

  12. A.
    fixed cost line
    B.
    variable cost line
    C.
    total cost line
    D.
    sales revenue line

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  13. Time study is used to

  14. A.
    determine standard costs
    B.
    determine the number of machines a person may run
    C.
    provide a basis for setting piece price or incentive wages
    D.
    all of the above

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  15. Both Rowan plan and 50-50 Halsey plan will provide the same earning when the actual time is __________ the standard time.

  16. A.
    one-fourth
    B.
    one-half
    C.
    equal to
    D.
    twice

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  17. The main objective of work measurement is to

  18. A.
    plan and schedule of production
    B.
    formulate a proper incentive scheme
    C.
    estimate the selling prices and delivery dates
    D.
    all of the above

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  19. Generally PERT is preferred over CPM for the purpose of project evaluation.

  20. A.
    Yes
    B.
    No

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