150+ Production Management Solved MCQs

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101.	Consider the below mentioned statements: 1. Quality circles are very efficient in executing low cost projects by using non-intrusive methods of improving productivity and quality throughout the organization. 2. In matching method, the production capacity is held constant at an optimum level.
A.	1-True, 2-true
B.	1-False, 2-True
C.	1-False, 2-False
D.	1-True, 2-False
Answer» D. 1-True, 2-False

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102.	A quality circle is composed of a small group of employees who genuinely care about others and who preferably do work that includes which of the following? 1 Meeting voluntarily with a leader on a regular basis 2. Identifying the problems 3 Balancing operations in assembly line 4 Setting up productivity norms and evaluation of production operations
A.	Options 1 & 4
B.	Options 1 & 2
C.	Options 1 & 3
D.	Options 2 & 3
Answer» B. Options 1 & 2

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103.	________________ and _______________ are the two well-known methods of make or buy decisions.
A.	Matching demand, level capacity
B.	Forecast demand, matching demand
C.	Dispatching, expediting
D.	Estimating, routing
Answer» A. Matching demand, level capacity

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104.	Two effective global strategies adopted by firms are _________and
A.	Strategic alliance, make-to-order
B.	Strategic alliance, assemble-to-order
C.	Assemble-to-order, make-to-order
D.	Strategic alliance, locating operations abroad
Answer» D. Strategic alliance, locating operations abroad

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105.	For which of the following options is make-to-stock strategy feasible? 1. To produce customized products from sub-assemblies 2. To make standardized products with high volumes 3. To accommodate flexibility and offer variety 4. Where forecast is reasonably accurate
A.	Options 2 & 4
B.	Options 1 & 4
C.	Options 1 & 2
D.	Options 1 & 3
Answer» A. Options 2 & 4

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106.	Which of the following options are controlling functions of a manufacturing organization? 1. Estimating 2. Routing 3. Dispatching 4. Expediting
A.	Options 1 & 2
B.	Options 2 & 3
C.	Options 3 & 4
D.	Options 1 & 4
Answer» C. Options 3 & 4

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107.	Which of the following are the factors on which the choice of a forecasting method depends? 1. Data availability 2. Product life cycle 3. Accuracy required 4. Volume of demand
A.	Options 1 & 2
B.	Options 2 & 4
C.	Options 1 & 3
D.	Options 2 & 3
Answer» C. Options 1 & 3

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108.	Consider the below mentioned statements: 1. Without the forecast, no production function can be taken up. 2 Forecasts are subject to market dynamics and many other predictable parameters which will be known and controllable. State True or False:
A.	1-True, 2-True
B.	1-False, 2-True
C.	1-False, 2-False
D.	1-True. 2-False
Answer» D. 1-True. 2-False

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109.	State whether the following statements are true or false. 1. Communication facility, an important factor which influences the location of a plant is a special factor. 2. Aluminum manufacturing industries must be located near the power stations.
A.	1-True, 2-True
B.	1-False, 2-True
C.	1-False, 2-False
D.	1-True, 2-False
Answer» B. 1-False, 2-True

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110.	The cycle time includes both_____________ as well as the _________time along with the idle time if any.
A.	Balance delay. Service
B.	Service time, productive
C.	Productive, non-productive
D.	Service time, non-productive
Answer» C. Productive, non-productive

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111.	Which of the following are the features of process layout? 1 Emphasis is on special orders or products having significant and frequent design changes. 2. Standardized product with little or no design changes. 3. Minimum requirement of in-process inspection. 4. Use of general purpose machines.
A.	Options 3 & 4
B.	Options 1 & 4
C.	Options 1 & 2
D.	Options 2 & 3
Answer» B. Options 1 & 4

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112.	Histograms are used for which of the following? 1. To record huge volumes of data about a process. 2. To indicate the extent of each category of problems in descending order of magnitude of the problem 3. To reveal if the pattern of distribution has a single peak, or many peaks. 4. To locate the points at which a problem exists.
A.	Options 1 & 2
B.	Options 2 & 3
C.	Options 1 & 3
D.	Options 1 & 4
Answer» D. Options 1 & 4

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113.	The outcomes of the logical model and physical model are called the_____________ and______________
A.	Control flow diagrams, business process diagrams
B.	Business process diagrams, data flow diagrams
C.	Entity relationship diagrams, business process diagrams
D.	Entity relationship diagrams, control flow diagrams
Answer» C. Entity relationship diagrams, business process diagrams

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114.	Project process is classified into two main categories and
A.	Project management process, planning process
B.	Initiating process, product oriented process
C.	Product oriented process, project management process
D.	Planning processes, initiating process
Answer» C. Product oriented process, project management process

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115.	_________ plan and manage the project on a day-to-day basis for this stage _________ define the coordination, control activities and identify the suitable personnel to carry them out.
A.	Project coordinators, stage teams
B.	Stage managers, project coordinators
C.	Stage teams, key stakeholders
D.	Stage managers, key stakeholders
Answer» B. Stage managers, project coordinators

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116.	Which of the following are inputs received during the design phase? 1. Functional specifications of the project 2. System design specifications 3. Preliminary project evaluation details 4. Project proposal
A.	Options 1 & 2
B.	Options 1 & 3
C.	Options 3 & 4
D.	Options 2 & 3
Answer» C. Options 3 & 4

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117.	Which of the following are pitfalls of subcontracting? 1. It lowers the morale of all workers 2. It wears out the workers and the overall productivity drops off 3. It risks opening the clients door to a competitor 4. It may be expensive
A.	Options 1 & 2
B.	Options 1 & 3
C.	Options 3 & 4
D.	Options 2 & 3
Answer» C. Options 3 & 4

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118.	Which of the following are quality control tools? 1. Pareto diagrams 2. Flow charts 3. Work measurement quantities 4. Cause and effect diagrams
A.	Options 1, 2 & 3
B.	Options 1, 2 &4
C.	Options 2, 3 & 4
D.	Options 1, 3 & 4
Answer» B. Options 1, 2 &4

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119.	The process of relocation of workers should result in
A.	Facilitating the operations
B.	Equalized production at different work stations
C.	Better utilization of equipment
D.	Verifying the proper jigs
Answer» C. Better utilization of equipment

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120.	__________ involves identifying the manpower requirements, machine capacity, and materials required to meet the planned production targets.
A.	Routing
B.	Estimating
C.	Scheduling
D.	Dispatching
Answer» B. Estimating

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121.	Coordination between various operations in identifying the jobs that have to be done is a function which of the following?
A.	Personnel productivity
B.	System productivity
C.	Capital productivity
D.	Labour productivity
Answer» A. Personnel productivity

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122.	Which approach is used to gain access to foreign markets and quickly promote an organization’s interest?
A.	Joint venture
B.	Technology transfer
C.	Collaboration
D.	Licensing
Answer» A. Joint venture

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123.	Discovers the destination for the product or service that is produced.
A.	Financing
B.	Marketing
C.	Analyzing
D.	Scheduling
Answer» B. Marketing

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124.	— is a process of comparison with a superior performer anywhere in the world to improve quality.
A.	Environmental scanning
B.	Strategic decision making
C.	Benchmarking
D.	SWOT analysis
Answer» C. Benchmarking

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125.	is the process of estimating, routing, and scheduling.
A.	Planning
B.	Controlling
C.	Implementing
D.	Functioning
Answer» A. Planning

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126.	Decisions include facility planning, location and layout.
A.	Operating
B.	Technology
C.	Capacity
D.	Quality
Answer» C. Capacity

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127.	Which of the following strategies serves as a competitive priority of customization and ensures fast delivery?
A.	Make-to stock
B.	Make-to-order
C.	Assemble-to-order
D.	Service
Answer» C. Assemble-to-order

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128.	Forecast error is equal to minus Forecast demand.
A.	Actual decision
B.	Actual demand
C.	Actual forecast
D.	Actual allowance
Answer» B. Actual demand

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129.	Which among the following methods is largely dependent on the decision maker’s choice of factors and weights?
A.	Factor rating
B.	Rating plan
C.	Centre of gravity
D.	Point rating
Answer» B. Rating plan

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130.	Which among the following is a special factor that influences the plant location?
A.	Cultural factor
B.	Infrastructure
C.	Communication facilities
D.	Transport
Answer» A. Cultural factor

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131.	Which among the following methods is used when both distance and load have to be considered for optimality in terms of cost?
A.	Factor rating
B.	Rating plan
C.	Centre of gravity
D.	Point rating
Answer» C. Centre of gravity

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132.	Which layout is used when a product is bulky, large, heavy or fragile?
A.	Process layout
B.	Product layout
C.	Fixed position layout
D.	Group technology layout
Answer» C. Fixed position layout

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133.	A ________ is the combination of layout types.
A.	Hybrid layout
B.	Site layout
C.	Block layout
D.	Detailed layout
Answer» A. Hybrid layout

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134.	Workshop, tools rooms and machine shop is included in which of the following facilities?
A.	Additional facilities
B.	Support facilities
C.	Employee utilities
D.	Production facilities
Answer» D. Production facilities

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135.	A……..is a visual representation of a process showing the various steps.
A.	Flow chart
B.	Pareto analysis
C.	Histogram
D.	Check sheet
Answer» A. Flow chart

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136.	Which of the following quality control tools helps in pin-pointing the exact points at which errors have crept in?
A.	Histogram
B.	Flow chart
C.	Scatter diagram
D.	Control charts
Answer» D. Control charts

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137.	Which of the following quality control tools helps in pin-pointing the exact points at which errors have crept in?
A.	Histogram
B.	Flow chart
C.	Scatter diagram
D.	Control charts
Answer» B. Flow chart

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138.	Which of the following is the creation of database, by developers in association with the business analyst, to generate diagrams and documentation?
A.	Logical model
B.	Physical model
C.	Data model
D.	Process model
Answer» B. Physical model

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139.	The outcomes of physical process modeling are ________ _________ showing tables and relationships with a database.
A.	Process flow diagram
B.	mServer model diagram
C.	Entity relationship diagram
D.	Control flow diagram
Answer» B. mServer model diagram

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140.	_______________decides the tasks, milestones, and deliverables of the project.
A.	Programmer
B.	Designer
C.	Project manager
D.	Business analyst
Answer» C. Project manager

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141.	________________ provides wider latitude towards the project team for balancing that dimension against the other four.
A.	Degree of freedom
B.	Driver
C.	Constraint
D.	SDider chart
Answer» A. Degree of freedom

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142.	__________________ involves understanding the scope and various processes in a project cycle.
A.	Project management
B.	Total quality management
C.	Process management
D.	Program management
Answer» A. Project management

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143.	A represents activities and milestones by arcs and nodes
A.	Conceptual data model
B.	Physical data model
C.	Project network model
D.	Logical process model
Answer» C. Project network model

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144.	In which of the following phase information is collected from the customer pertaining to the project?
A.	Analysis and evaluation phase
B.	Marketing phase
C.	Design phase
D.	Execution phase
Answer» A. Analysis and evaluation phase

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145.	involves the execution of the project as per the plan
A.	Feasibility stage
B.	Research stage
C.	Preparation stage
D.	Implementation stage
Answer» A. Feasibility stage

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146.	In which of the following the promotional programs may also be used to shift demand?
A.	Chase demand strategy
B.	Level production strategy
C.	Stable work-force strategy
D.	Mixed strategy
Answer» B. Level production strategy

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147.	________________ helps in production management by developing an overall plan.
A.	Aggregate plan
B.	Business plan
C.	Marketing plan
D.	Architectural plan
Answer» A. Aggregate plan

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148.	Aggregate planning is the primary responsibility of the _______________ department.
A.	Accounting
B.	Finance
C.	Operations
D.	Human resources and marketing
Answer» C. Operations

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149.	Information technology companies follow ______________ strategy.
A.	Chase demand strategy
B.	Level production strategy
C.	Stable work-force strategy
D.	Differentiation strategy
Answer» C. Stable work-force strategy

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150.	_____________________ involves the activities of a manufacturing company with its suppliers.
A.	Internal supply chain
B.	Upstream supply chain
C.	In-house processes
D.	Downstream supply chain
Answer» B. Upstream supply chain

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150+ Production Management Solved MCQs

Consider the below mentioned statements: 1. Quality circles are very efficient in executing low cost projects by using non-intrusive methods of improving productivity and quality throughout the organization. 2. In matching method, the production capacity is held constant at an optimum level.

________________ and _______________ are the two well-known methods of make or buy decisions.

Two effective global strategies adopted by firms are _________and

For which of the following options is make-to-stock strategy feasible? 1. To produce customized products from sub-assemblies 2. To make standardized products with high volumes 3. To accommodate flexibility and offer variety 4. Where forecast is reasonably accurate

Which of the following options are controlling functions of a manufacturing organization? 1. Estimating 2. Routing 3. Dispatching 4. Expediting

Which of the following are the factors on which the choice of a forecasting method depends? 1. Data availability 2. Product life cycle 3. Accuracy required 4. Volume of demand

Consider the below mentioned statements: 1. Without the forecast, no production function can be taken up. 2 Forecasts are subject to market dynamics and many other predictable parameters which will be known and controllable. State True or False:

State whether the following statements are true or false. 1. Communication facility, an important factor which influences the location of a plant is a special factor. 2. Aluminum manufacturing industries must be located near the power stations.

The cycle time includes both_____________ as well as the _________time along with the idle time if any.

Which of the following are the features of process layout? 1 Emphasis is on special orders or products having significant and frequent design changes. 2. Standardized product with little or no design changes. 3. Minimum requirement of in-process inspection. 4. Use of general purpose machines.

The outcomes of the logical model and physical model are called the_____________ and______________

Project process is classified into two main categories and

_________ plan and manage the project on a day-to-day basis for this stage _________ define the coordination, control activities and identify the suitable personnel to carry them out.

Which of the following are inputs received during the design phase? 1. Functional specifications of the project 2. System design specifications 3. Preliminary project evaluation details 4. Project proposal

Which of the following are pitfalls of subcontracting? 1. It lowers the morale of all workers 2. It wears out the workers and the overall productivity drops off 3. It risks opening the clients door to a competitor 4. It may be expensive

Which of the following are quality control tools? 1. Pareto diagrams 2. Flow charts 3. Work measurement quantities 4. Cause and effect diagrams

The process of relocation of workers should result in

__________ involves identifying the manpower requirements, machine capacity, and materials required to meet the planned production targets.

Coordination between various operations in identifying the jobs that have to be done is a function which of the following?

Which approach is used to gain access to foreign markets and quickly promote an organization’s interest?

Discovers the destination for the product or service that is produced.

— is a process of comparison with a superior performer anywhere in the world to improve quality.

is the process of estimating, routing, and scheduling.

Decisions include facility planning, location and layout.

Which of the following strategies serves as a competitive priority of customization and ensures fast delivery?

Forecast error is equal to minus Forecast demand.

Which among the following methods is largely dependent on the decision maker’s choice of factors and weights?

Which among the following is a special factor that influences the plant location?

Which among the following methods is used when both distance and load have to be considered for optimality in terms of cost?

Which layout is used when a product is bulky, large, heavy or fragile?

A ________ is the combination of layout types.

Workshop, tools rooms and machine shop is included in which of the following facilities?

A……..is a visual representation of a process showing the various steps.

Which of the following quality control tools helps in pin-pointing the exact points at which errors have crept in?

Which of the following quality control tools helps in pin-pointing the exact points at which errors have crept in?

Which of the following is the creation of database, by developers in association with the business analyst, to generate diagrams and documentation?

The outcomes of physical process modeling are ________ _________ showing tables and relationships with a database.

_______________decides the tasks, milestones, and deliverables of the project.

________________ provides wider latitude towards the project team for balancing that dimension against the other four.

__________________ involves understanding the scope and various processes in a project cycle.

A represents activities and milestones by arcs and nodes

In which of the following phase information is collected from the customer pertaining to the project?

involves the execution of the project as per the plan

In which of the following the promotional programs may also be used to shift demand?

________________ helps in production management by developing an overall plan.

Aggregate planning is the primary responsibility of the _______________ department.

Information technology companies follow ______________ strategy.

_____________________ involves the activities of a manufacturing company with its suppliers.

__ and _ are the two well-known methods of make or buy decisions.

The cycle time includes both_____ as well as the _time along with the idle time if any.

Which of the following are the features of process layout?
1 Emphasis is on special orders or products having significant and frequent design changes.
2. Standardized product with little or no design changes.
3. Minimum requirement of in-process inspection.
4. Use of general purpose machines.

The outcomes of the logical model and physical model are called the_ and__

_ plan and manage the project on a day-to-day basis for this stage _ define the coordination, control activities and identify the suitable personnel to carry them out.

The outcomes of physical process modeling are _ showing tables and relationships with a database.