Industrial Engineering And Production Management — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations

A predetermined motion time system (PMTS) is frequently used to perform Labor Minute Costing in order to set piece-rates, wage-rates and/or incentives in labor (labour) oriented industries by quantifying the amount of time required to perform specific tasks under defined conditions.

PMTP (predetermined motion time systems) include - MTM (method time measurement) -WFS (work factor systems) - BNTS (basic motion time study)

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

The time of completing a project in network analysis is given by following time of the critical activity meeting at the final triode Early finish

Standard time is equal to (Normal time) + (allowances) the standard time is the time required by an average skilled operator, working at a normal pace, to perform a specified task using a prescribed method.

Halsey premium plan method, standard time for doing each job or operation is fixed and the worker is given wages for the actual time he takes to complete the job or operation at the agreed rate per hour plus a bonus equal to (usually) one-half of the wages of the time saved

Routing is the hub around which all of IP connectivity revolves. At the simplest level, routing establishes basic internetwork communications, implements an addressing structure that uniquely identifies each device, and organizes individual devices into a hierarchical network structure

In manufacturing management, the term 'Dispatching' is used to describe Dispatch of work orders through the shop floor

Queuing theory is the study of how systems cope with variable demand for service. Queuing problems occur when the service doesn't match the level of demand, for example when a supermarket doesn't have enough cashiers on a busy morning.

Work study is done with the help of Stop watch

For handling materials during manufacture of cement, a Bucket conveyor is widely used.

A-B-C analysis - Is a basic technique of materials management - Is meant for relative inventory control - Does not depend upon the unit cost of the item but on its annual consumption

Product layout is suitable for automobile manufacturing concern

Frederick Taylor (1856 – 1915) is generally credited as being the father of the Industrial Engineering discipline. He earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Steven's University and earned several patents from his inventions. His books, Shop Management and The Principles of Scientific Management which were published in the early 1900s, were the beginning of Industrial Engineering. Improvements in work efficiency under his methods were based on improving work methods, developing work standards, and reduction in time required to carry out the work. With an abiding faith in the scientific method, Taylor's contribution to "Time Study" sought a high level of precision and predictability for manual tasks. Source : wikipedia.org

ABC analysis deals with Controlling inventory costs money

A-B-C analysis is used in Inventory control

Interchangeability can refer to Interchangeable parts, the ability to select components for assembly at random and fit them together within proper tolerances. The interchangeability can be achieved by Standardization

Earliest finish time can be regarded as, earliest start time + duration of activity.

Linear programming is a method to achieve the best outcome in a mathematical model whose requirements are represented by linear relationships. Linear programming is a special case of mathematical programming

tanding orders which are statutory are applicable to All industries employing more than 100 workers

In the Halsey 50-50 plan, the following are rewarded more Past poor workers

Frequently used in project management, a Gantt chart provides a graphical illustration of a schedule that helps to plan, coordinate, and track specific tasks in a project.

In perpetual inventory control, the material is checked as it reaches its minimum value.

Service time in queuing theory is usually assumed to follow Exponential law

The principles of material handling are listed below: - Keep all the handling to the minimum - Select only efficient handling equipment - Move the heaviest weight to the least distance

Templates are used for a planning layout.

Performance Rating can be defined as the procedure in which the time study engineer compares the performance of operator(s) under observation to the Normal Performance and determines a factor called Rating Factor.

In value engineering, important consideration is given to Cost reduction

Line organisation is the simplest and the oldest type of organisation. It is also known as scalar organisation or military type of organisation.

Line organisation is the simplest and the oldest type of organisation. It is also known as scalar organisation or military type of organisation.

Process layout is employed - Where low volume of production is required - Where similar jobs are manufactured on similar machines - Where machines are arranged on functional basis

Product layout is used for Mass production

The unit cost in case of batch production is low as compared to jobbing production.

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

Product layout is best suited where - One type of product is produced - Product is standardized - Product is manufactured in large quantities

The process layout is best suited where Few number of non-standardized units is to be produced

Line and Staff Organization is a compromise of line organization. It is more complex than line concern. Division of work and specialization takes place in line and staff organization. The whole organization is divided into different functional areas to which staff specialists are attached.

the break-even point refers to the revenues necessary to cover a company's total amount of fixed and variable expenses during a specified period of time.

The technique of value analysis can be applied to - Complicated items only - Simple items only - Crash programmer items only

The production cost per unit can be reduced by Producing more with the same inputs