Industrial Engineering And Production Management MCQ Questions & Answers

21

Father of time study was

A) F. W. Taylor B) H. L. Gantt C) F. B. Gilbert D) R. M. Barnes

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Frederick Winslow Taylor was an American mechanical engineer who sought to improve industrial efficiency. He was one of the first management consultants.

22

Halsey plan of wage incentive

A) Is not applied to all level of workers B) Is applied to all level of workers C) Does not guarantee minimum wage D) Is based upon efficiency of worker

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Halsey plan of wage incentive Is applied to all level of workers

23

The technique for establishing and maintaining priorities among the various jobs of any project is known as

A) Event flow scheduling technique B) Critical ratio scheduling C) Slotting technique for scheduling D) Short interval scheduling

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

The critical ratio (CR) is calculated by dividing the time remaining until a job's due date by the total shop time remaining for the job, which is defined as the setup, processing, move, and expected waiting times of all remaining operations, including the operation being scheduled.

24

Motion study involves analysis of

A) Actions of operator B) Layout of work place C) Tooling and equipment D) All of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Motion study involves analysis of Actions of operator

25

Which of the following organisation is preferred in automobile industry?

A) Functional organisation B) Line organisation C) Staff organisation D) Line and staff organizations

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Line and staff organizations is preferred in automobile industry

26

Micro-motion study is

A) Enlarged view of motion study B) Analysis of one stage of motion study C) Minute and detailed motion study D) Subdivision of an operation into therbligs and their analysis

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Micro motion study is one of the most accurate techniques of work analysis used for work improvement. It makes use of motion pictures of the different activities or movement, so with the help of camera.

27

Material handling and plant location is analysed by

A) Gantt chart B) Bin chart C) Emerson chart D) Travel chart

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

A Travel Chart is a simple table that is useful where there are multiple (and possibly irregular) movement between places. It is a variation on the Check Sheet, indicating movements from and to any combination of a given set of locations.

28

An event is indicated on the network by

A) A straight line B) A number enclosed in a circle or a square C) A straight line with circles at the ends D) A dotted line

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

An event is indicated on the network by A number enclosed in a circle or a square

29

In a functional organisation

A) Quality of work is better B) Wastage of material is minimum C) Specialized knowledge and guidance to individual worker is provided D) All of the above

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

In a functional organisation
- Quality of work is better
- Wastage of material is minimum
- Specialized knowledge and guidance to individual worker is provided

30

For material transportation, conveyors are used when the prevailing conditions include

A) Loads are uniform B) Routes do not vary C) Materials move relatively continuously D) All of these

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

For material transportation, conveyors are used when the prevailing conditions include
- Loads are uniform
- Routes do not vary
- Materials move relatively continuously

Industrial Engineering And Production Management MCQ Questions & Answers | Mechanical Engineering