Question:

In aggregate planning, one of the methods in modification of demand is:

A.

Differential Pricing

B.

Lay off of employees

C.

Over time working

D.

Sub contracting.

Answer» a. Differential Pricing

Question:

Final stage of production planning, where production activities are coordinated andprojected on a time scale is known as:

A.

Scheduling

B.

Loading

C.

Expediting

D.

Routing

Answer» a. Scheduling

Question:

(Total station time/Cycle time x Number of work stations) x 100 is known as:

A.

Line Efficiency

B.

Line smoothness

C.

Balance delay of line

D.

Station efficiency

Answer» a. Line Efficiency

Question:

The way in which we can assess the efficiency of the production plant is by:

A.

Efficient dispatching

B.

By manufacturing a good product

C.

By comparing the actual performance with targets specified in the specified programme

D.

By efficient production planning.

Answer» c. By comparing the actual performance with targets specified in the specified programme

Question:

Generally in continuous production the production is carried out to:

A.

Customer’s order,

B.

Government orders only

C.

For stock and supply

D.

Few rich customers.

Answer» c. For stock and supply

Question:

Production control concerned with:

A.

Passive assessment of plant performance

B.

Strict control on labours

C.

Good materials management

D.

Good product design

Answer» a. Passive assessment of plant performance

Question:

Z-chart can be used to show:

A.

Process used in production

B.

Quality level of the product

C.

Both the plan and the performance, and deviation from the plan

D.

To show cost structure of the product.

Answer» c. Both the plan and the performance, and deviation from the plan

Question:

With reference to Aggregate Planning, identify which of the following statements is NOT correct?

A.

It is an Intermediate-term planning.

B.

It is made operational through a master schedule, which gives the manufacturing schedule.

C.

Facility planning and scheduling are closely related with the aggregate planning.

D.

It deals with the strategic decisions, such as purchase of facilities, introduction of new products, processes, etc.

Answer» d. It deals with the strategic decisions, such as purchase of facilities, introduction of new products, processes, etc.

Question:

Preventive maintenance is useful in reducing

A.

Inspection Cost

B.

Cost of premature replacement

C.

Shutdown Cost

D.

Set-up Cost of machine

Answer» c. Shutdown Cost

Question:

Issuing necessary orders, and taking necessary steps to ensure that the time targetsset in the schedules are effectively achieved is known as:

A.

Routing

B.

Dispatching

C.

Scheduling

D.

Inspection.

Answer» b. Dispatching