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  1. Break-even analysis consists of

  2. A.

     Fixed cost

    B.

     Variable cost

    C.

     Fixed and variable costs

    D.

     Operation costs


  3. PERT analysis is based on

  4. A.

     Optimistic time

    B.

     Pessimistic time

    C.

     Most likely time

    D.

     All of the above


  5. Pick up the correct statement. Dummy activity on a PERT/CPM chart means, it

  6. A.

     Consumes time, but no resources

    B.

     Consumes resources but no time

    C.

     Consumes neither time nor resources

    D.

     Is a dangling event


  7. A CPM family includes

  8. A.

     CPA (Critical Path Analysis)

    B.

     CPP (Critical Path Plotted)

    C.

     CPS (Critical Path Scheduling)

    D.

     All of the above


  9. M.T.M. is used to

  10. A.

     Improve existing methods

    B.

     Establish time standards

    C.

     Develop effective methods in advance of the beginning of production

    D.

     All of the above


  11. In queuing theory, the nature of the waiting situation can be studied and analysed mathematically if

  12. A.

     Complete details of items in, waiting line are known

    B.

     Arrival and waiting times are known and can be grouped to form a waiting line model

    C.

     All variables and constants are known and form a linear equation

    D.

     The laws governing arrivals, service times, and the order in which the arriving units are taken into source are known


  13. The main objective of work measurement is to

  14. 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


  15. Which of the following equations is not in conformity with others?

  16. A.

     Organization performance × motivation = profits

    B.

     Knowledge × skill = ability

    C.

     Ability × motivation = performance

    D.

     Attitude × situation = motivation


  17. The probabilistic time is given by (where to = Optimistic time, tp = Pessimistic time, and tn = Most likely time)

  18. A.

     (to + tp + tn)/3

    B.

     (to + 2tp + tn)/4

    C.

     (to + 4tp + tn)/5

    D.

     (to + tp + 4tn)/6


  19. Acceptance sampling is used in

  20. A.

     Job production

    B.

     Batch production

    C.

     Mass production

    D.

     All of these