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  1. Linear programming model can be applied to line balancing problem and transportation problem.

  2. A.
    True
    B.
    False

  3. The chart which gives an estimate about the amount of materials handling between various work stations is known as

  4. A.
    flow chart
    B.
    process chart
    C.
    travel chart
    D.
    operation chart

  5. The type of organisation preferred for a steel industry, is

  6. A.
    line organisation
    B.
    functional organisation
    C.
    line and staff organisation
    D.
    line, staff and functional organisation

  7. A device used for lifting or lowering objects suspended from a hook at the end of retractable chains or cable is called

  8. A.
    hoist
    B.
    jib crane
    C.
    portable elevator
    D.
    chain conveyor

  9. A diagram showing the path followed by men and materials while performing a task is known as

  10. A.
    string diagram
    B.
    flow process chart
    C.
    travel chart
    D.
    flow diagram

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

  12. A.
    stop watch time study
    B.
    analysis of micromotions
    C.
    grouping timing technique
    D.
    analysis of standard data system

  13. In CPM, the cost slope is determined by


  14. If (R) is the base rate guaranteed per hour, (S) is the standard time for the job and (T) is the actual time, then according to Rowan plan, wages for the job will be

  15. A.
    TR
    B.
    C.
    TR + (S - T)R
    D.

  16. In a line organisation

  17. A.
    responsibility of each individual is fixed
    B.
    discipline is strong
    C.
    quick decisions are taken
    D.
    all of these

  18. Which of the following are the guidelines for the construction of a network diagram?

  19. A.
    Each activity is represented by one and only one arrow in the network.
    B.
    Dangling must be avoided in a network diagram.
    C.
    Dummy activity consumes no time or resource.
    D.
    all of the above