ANNA UNIVERSITY IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

IE 6605 - PRODUCTION PLANNING AND CONTROL

1. Critical path method

Helps in ascertaining time schedules
Makes better and detailed planning possible
Provides a standard method for communicating project plans schedules and to time and cost
performance
All of the above
D
2. Which of the following is not a part of Five M’s?

Material
Machine
Motion
Method
C
3. Which of the following is not the objective of production planning?

A] To analyze the sale forecasts

B] To determine the quality of the products
C] Marketing of the products
D] To produce products at cheaper cost.
B

4. ……….. is a conversion of design data into work instruction

Process Planning
Product Planning
Product and Process Planning
Route Planning
A
5. Which method is a time consuming method?
Manual Method of Process Planning
Retrieve Method
Generative Method
Hybrid Method
A
6. ………… is the person who develops the process plan for producing a work piece.
Product Planner
Process Planner
Route Planner
Flow Planner
B

7. The plan can be retrieved, modified for make it to new design, then the method is
called………..
Hybrid Type CAPP
Generative Type CAPP
Retrieval Type CAPP
Combined Method
C

8. …………is a series of interrelated tasks that, together, transform inputs into a given output.
Product
Process
Route
Product Flow
B
9. ………….is the relative speed between the tool and workpiece.
Feed rate
Depth of Cut
Cutting Speed
Spindle Speed
C
10. …………is the speed at which the cutting tool penetrates the workpiece
Feed rate
Depth of Cut
Cutting Speed
Spindle Speed
A
11. ………...is a work holding device which locates and holds the workpiece for a specific
operation.
Jigs
Fixture
Jigs & Fixture
Table Fixture
A

12. The rate of an item of work depends on

Specifications of Product
Specifications of materials
Proportion of Product
Specifications of Process
B

13. Which one is heavier in construction?

Jigs
Fixture
Jigs & Fixture
Table Fixture
B

14. What type of correlation as shown in the figure?

Positive Correlation
Negative Correlation
Positive-Negative Correlation
Negative-Positive Correlation
A
 15. ……….is a work holding device which only holds and position the workpiece
Jigs
Fixture
Jigs & Fixture
Table Fixture
B

16. ………..based on the belief that an organization can build long-term success by having all its
members, from low-level workers to its highest ranking executives,
Training Quality Management
Training Quota Management
Technical Quality Measures
Total Quality Management
D

17. In break even analysis, total cost consists of:

fixed cost + sales revenue
variable cost + sales revenue
fixed cost + variable cost
fixed cost + variable cost + profit
D

18. EOQ stands for

Economic Order Quantity
Elimination of Quality Inspection
Elements of Quality Control
End of Quality Inspection change
A

19. Product layout is suited for:

Mass production
Job production
Batch production
Job & Batch Production
A

20. Which of the following is a method of inspection?

100% Inspection
Fixed Sampling Inspection
Random Sampling
Piece Sampling
A

21. ………….is the function by which the product quality is maintained.

Quality
Inspection
Sampling
Process Inspection
B
 22. Which of the following data is not required to prepare an estimate?
Amplitude
Drawings
Specifications
Rates
A

23. ……….directly contribute to the final product and can be directly allocated to the
manufacture of a specific product.
Indirect Material Cost
Indirect Labor Cost
Indirect Cost
Direct Cost
D

24. What is the formula for Total Cost?

Total Cost = Contribution / Selling Price
Total Cost = Selling Price * Quantity Sold
Total Cost = Selling Price – Variable Cost
Total Cost = Fixed Cost + Variable Cost
D

25. A firm produces a product and its selling price is Rs.50. Its variable cost per unit is Rs.40. Its
fixed cost are Rs. 2,00,000. What is the break-even quantity?
20000 units
20455 units
19000 units
19455 units
A

26. Abbreviation of EOQ

Economic Order Quantity
Economic Output Quantity
Economic Operating Quantity
Estimated Order Quantity
A

27. The MRP forms a vital link between sales and production as follows:
The MRP doesnot makes possible valid order promises.
The MRP is a plan of what is to be produced and when.
The MRP is not a contract between marketing and manufacturing.
The MRP is not a plan of what is to be produced and when.
B

28. A schedule is satisfactory when:

Capacity is greater than the production plan
It doesn't specify to the plant when to start production
Capacity is consistent with the production plan
It doesn't specify to the plant when to stop production
C
26. A mild steel component shown in figure has to be made from a stock of 220 mm long and
calculate the maximum cutting speeds for facing operation. The maximum spindle speed of the
lathe being used is 500 rpm.

31.42 m/min
32.43 m/min
29.43 m/min
30.41 m/min
A

27. Let's imagine that you're considering launching a new product. Market research has shown that
customers will pay $115 for it, and your sales team is confident that they can sell at least 500 units
per month. The equipment you'll need to produce the product costs $900,000 and this will be
spread over three years, giving you a fixed cost of $25,000 per month. You need to decide if the
product is financially viable.
384.6
390
380.5
386.2
A

28. The fixed costs for a factory for the year 2009-2010 are Rs. 1,50,000 and the variable cost is
Rs.10 per unit produced. The selling price per unit is Rs.25. Calculate the break even quantity.
15000
10000
5000
20000
B

29. Determine TC for plain milling a rectangular surface of length 100 mm and width 50 mm by a
helical fluted plain HSS milling cutter of diameter 60 mm, length 75 mm and 6 teeth. Assume A = O
= 5 mm, VC = 40 m/min and so = 0.1 mm/tooth
1.17 min
1.70 min
1.80 min
1.30 min
A

30. How much machining time will be required to reduce the diameter of a cast iron rod from 120
mm to 116 mm over a length of 100 mm by turning using a carbide insert. Reasonably select values
of VC and so.
1.80 min
8 min
2.5 min
1 min
D
31. Calculate the value of the machine after 2 years, when the cost of machine is Rs.15000 and the
scrap value is Rs.3000 only. Take rate of interest as 5%.
Rs.9292
Rs.9090
Rs.8500
Rs.4500
A

32. The original asset of company are Rs.580000. the life of the plant is 9 years . If the scrap value is
Rs. 80000. Calculate the depreciation at the end of the 2nd year.
Rs.99999
Rs.88888
Rs.55555
Rs.66666
B

33. ………...determines the sequence of operations or processes needed to produce a part or an

assembly

Process Planning
Product Planning
Product and Process Planning
Route Planning
A

34. Which is not the function of process planning?

Raw material preparation

Product Selection
Process Selection
Machining Parameter Selection
B

35. Which method result vary based on the person doing the planning?

Manual Method of Process Planning

Retrieve Method
Generative Method
Hybrid Method
A

36. Which knowledge is required for the process planner?

Non-Familiarity with tooling and fixtures

Non-Familiarity with manufacturing process and practice
Cannot interpret an engineering drawing
Ability to interpret an engineering drawing
D
37. …………is use of computer technology to aid in the process planning of a part or product, in
manufacturing

Manual Method of Process Planning

Computer Aided Process Planning
Generative Method
Hybrid Method
B

38. …………creates a plan by means of decision logic, formulas, geometry based data and other
logical procedures.

Hybrid Type CAPP

Generative Type CAPP
Retrieval Type CAPP
Combination Method
B

39. Which one is not the selection criteria for Jigs and Fixture?

Physical Characteristics of Raw material

Physical Characteristics of Finished Component
Type and capacity of Machine
Accuracy in the work is not important
D

40. Which one is not the purpose of Jigs and Fixture?

Reduce/Eliminates marking, measuring, setting

Locate at the exact position
Increase the production cycle time
Rigidity of Clamping
C

41. Which one is lighter in construction?

Jigs
Fixture
Jigs & Fixture
Table Fixture
A

42. ……….is a work holding device which only holds and position the workpiece

Jigs
Fixture
Jigs & Fixture
Table Fixture
B
43. ………..based on the belief that an organization can build long-term success by having all its
members, from low-level workers to its highest ranking executives,
Training Quality Management
Training Quota Management
Total Quality Management
D

44. What are the 7 QC tools form the below options?

Product Sheet
Route Sheet
Pareto Diagram
Process Sheet
C

45. What type of chart shown in the figure?

Flow Chart
Check Sheet
Pareto Diagram
Process Sheet
B
46. What type of chart shown in the figure?

Flow Chart
Check Sheet
Pareto Diagram
Cause and Effect Diagram
D

47. Six Sigma defect rate will be………..

99.90%
99%
90.50%
100%
A

48. Which is not the stages of inspection?

Inspection of Foundry Materials

Inspection of Employee
Inspection of Process
Inspection of finished goods
D

49. ………..is the Fitness for Use

Assurance
Quality
Quality Assurance
Inspection of finished goods
B

50. Total Revenue =

Selling Price / unit x Quality Sold

Selling Price / unit x Quality Purchased
Total Cost / unit x Quality Sold
Profit x Quality Sold
A

51. Level of sales at which total revenues and total cost are equal are called ……….

Brake Even Point

Break Even Point
Break Even Quantity
Brake Even Quantity
C

52. …………..is the number of units that a company should add to inventory with each order
to minimize the total costs of inventory

Economic Output Quantity

Economic Order Quantity
Economic Operating Quantity
Estimated Order Quantity
B

53. ….........is a stock of an item or idle resource held for future use.

Inventory
Spares
Capital
Shares
A

54. ….........is the number of items required per unit of time

Demand
Order Cycle
Lead Time
Safety Cost
A

55. Abbreviation of MPS

Master production Scheduling

Material Production Scheduling
Material Process Schedule
Master process Schedule
A

56. Abbreviation of ERP

Enterprise Revenue Planning

Enterprise Research Planning
Enterprise Research Process
Enterprise Resource Planning
D

57. …............represents the minimum stock which must be maintained at all times

Demand
Order Cycle
Lead Time
Safety Cost
D

58. The depth of cut is the_____ distance measured from the machined surface to the surface of the
work piece, which is uncut.

parallel
perpendicular
at 45 degree
at 90 degree
B

59. Which of the following represents the formula for the depth of cut? d1=diameter of work
surface before machining and d2=diameter of the machined surface

d1+d2
d1-d2
(d1+d2)/2
(d1-d2)/2
D

60. A mild steel component shown in figure has to be made from a stock of 220 mm long and
calculate the maximum cutting speeds for Turning operation of all surfaces. The maximum spindle
speed of the lathe being used is 500 rpm.

 S1 = 94.25 m/min
S2 = 62.83 m/min
 S1 = 60.83 m/min
S2 = 94.25 m/min
 S1 = 65.83 m/min
S2 = 98.25 m/min
 S1 = 60.83 m/min
S2 = 90.25 m/min
A
61. Determine the spindle speed required to turn a 60mm diameter stainless steel shaft using a
Carbide tool.

660 rpm
181.5 rpm
663.15 rpm
664.28 rpm
C
62. A foundry department of a factory manufacturing engine crankcase ahd Rs.182000 as total
overheads while the material cost was Rs.420000. calculate the percentage on-cost.
40%
45%
40%
43%
D
63. Calculate the value of the machine after 2 years, when the cost of machine is Rs.15000 and the
scrap value is Rs.3000 only. Take rate of interest as 5%.

Rs.9292
Rs.9090
Rs.8500
Rs.4500
A
64. Total overheads of a factory for the year 2000-01 were Rs.775000 and total direct labour wages
during that year were Rs.445000. Find out the overheads allocation to a product for which direct
labor cost is Rs.950. Use allocation by proportional to direct labour cost method.

Rs.1937.69
Rs.1930.82
Rs.1999.9
Rs.1933
A
65. Let's imagine that you're considering launching a new product. Market research has shown that
customers will pay $115 for it, and your sales team is confident that they can sell at least 500 units
per month. The equipment you'll need to produce the product costs $900,000 and this will be
spread over three years, giving you a fixed cost of $25,000 per month. You need to decide if the
product is financially viable.

384.6
390
380.5
386.2
A
66. The fixed costs for a factory for the year 2009-2010 are Rs. 1,50,000 and the variable cost is
Rs.10 per unit produced. The selling price per unit is Rs.25. Calculate the break even quantity.

15000
10000
5000
20000
B
67. A cast factory employees 30 persons. It consumes material worth Rs.25000 pays workers at the
rate of Rs.10 per hour and incurs a total overhead of Rs.20000. In a particular month workers had
an overtime of 150 hours and were paid twice than the normal rate. Find the total cost

Rs.108000
Rs.107000
Rs.105000
Rs.104000
A

68. Which of the following is not the objective of production planning?

A] To analyze the sale forecasts
B] To determine the quality of the products
C] Marketing of the products
D] To produce products at cheaper cost.
B
69. Inspection is related to
A] Maintenance of quality in production and process
B] Cost control
C] Routing
D] Dispatching
C
70. Production planning is the function concerned with
A] Planning, Directing the methods to produce the products
B] Controlling the Methods to produce the products
C] Both of the above
D] None of the above
C
71. Materials for producing the products should be made available at
A] Right Quality and Quantity
B] Right Place
C] Right Price
D] All of the above
C
72. Production planning does not include
A]Reduces production cost
B]Results in customer satisfaction
C] Estimate the resources
D] Reduces the quality of the products
A
73. How many phases are involved in PPC?
A] 3
B] 4
C] 6
D] 5
B
74. Production control focuses on
Required quality of product
Required quantity of product
Both A and B
None of the above
C

75. Factors influencing production control

Nature of Production
Nature of Operations
Magnitude of Operations
All of the above.
D

76. How many steps are involved in Production Procedure?

10
9
12
7
A

77. PPC function is based on

Sales Forecast
Plant capacity
Availability of materials
All of the above
C

78. Which of the following is not objective of the PPC?

A] Quantity of Inputs
B]Timely Delivery
C]To increase waste
D] Better Control
C

79. For accurate sales forecasting process has to start with

A] Demand Measurement
B]Market Potential
C]Consumer Behavior
D] All of the above
B
80. Manpower is concerned with
A] Production Planning
B] Production Control
C] Both A& B
D] None of the above
A
84. To maintain the inventory of raw materials at optimum level requires
A] Minimum Capital Investment
B] Least production obstacles
C] Both A&B
D] None of the above
C

85. The objective of considering ergonomics in machine design is to

1. decrease physical stresses

2. make user adapt to the machine
3. make machine fit for the user
4. improve appearance of the product

a. only 2
b. 3 and 4
c. 1 and 3
d. 1, 3 and 4

B
86. Which of the following is not a part of Five M’s?

A] Material B] Machine C] Motion D] Method

C

87. The correct sequence of operations in production planning and control is

A] Routing-Scheduling-Dispatching-Follow up
B] Scheduling-Routing- Dispatching-Follow up
C] Dispatching-Routing-Scheduling- Follow up
D] Routing-Scheduling-Follow up-Dispatching
A

88. Loading may be defined as

a. Sending the raw material to the machine

b. Sending the finished material to the store
c. Assign the work to the facilities
d. Uploading a software in machine control panel.
C

89. Dispatching authorizes the start of production operations by

i. Release of material and components from stores to first process

ii. Release of material from process to process
iii. Issue of drawings instruction sheets Which of the following is (are) true?
a. Only i
b. Only ii
c. i & ii
d. i , ii & iii

90) The transit time consist of

a. Time taken by raw material from machine to machine
b. Time consumed in moving the work between various departments
c. Time taken by a worker to machine a component
d. None of the above
B