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  1. The determination of standard time in a complex job system is best done through

  2. A.

     Stop watch time study

    B.

     Analysis of micro-motions

    C.

     Grouping timing technique

    D.

     Analysis of standard data system


  3. Product layout is best suited where

  4. A.

     One type of product is produced

    B.

     Product is standardized

    C.

     Product is manufactured in large quantities

    D.

     All of the above


  5. The process layout is best suited where

  6. A.

     Specialization exists

    B.

     Machines are arranged according to sequence of operation

    C.

     Few number of non-standardized units is to be produced

    D.

     Mass production is envisaged


  7. The type of organisation preferred for an automobile industry, is

  8. A.

     Line organisation

    B.

     Functional organisation

    C.

     Line and staff organisation

    D.

     Line, staff and functional organisation


  9. At the break-even point,

  10. A.

     Total cost is more than the sales revenue

    B.

     Total cost is less than the sales revenue

    C.

     Total cost is equal to sales revenue

    D.

     Fixed cost is equal to variable cost


  11. The technique of value analysis can be applied to

  12. A.

     Complicated items only

    B.

     Simple items only

    C.

     Crash programmer items only

    D.

     Any item


  13. The production cost per unit can be reduced by

  14. A.

     Producing more with increased inputs

    B.

     Producing more with the same inputs

    C.

     Eliminating idle time

    D.

     Minimizing resource waste


  15. Gantt chart is used for

  16. A.

     Inventory control

    B.

     Material handling

    C.

     Production schedule

    D.

     Machine repair schedules


  17. Routing assists engineers in deciding in advance

  18. A.

     The flow of material in the plant

    B.

     The methods of proper utilization of manpower

    C.

     The methods of proper utilization of machines

    D.

     The layout of factory facilities


  19. The objective of time study is to determine the time required to complete a job by

  20. A.

     Fast worker

    B.

     Average worker

    C.

     Slow worker

    D.

     New entrant