MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION ANSWERS

1. Queuing theory deals with problems of
a) material handling
b) effective use of machines
c) better utilization of man services
d) reducing the waiting time or idle Jajme

 Answer: (d) reducing the waiting time or idle Jajme

 2. Monte Carlo solutions in queuing theory are extremely useful in queuing problems
(a) that can't be analysed mathematically
(b) involving multistage queuing
(c) to verify mathematical results
(d) all of the above

Answer:   (a) that can't be analysed mathematically

3. For a product layout the material handling equipment must

(a) be designed as special purpose for a particular application
(b) employ conveyor belts, trucks, tractors etc.

(c) be a general purpose type
(d) have full flexibility

 Answer:  (a) be designed as special purpose for a particular application

4. Micromotion study is

 (a) enlarged view of motion study
 (b) subdivision of an operation into blither and their analysis
 (c) minute and detailed motion study
 (d) analysis of one stage of motion study

 Answer:  (b) subdivision of an operation into blither and their analysis

5. For ship vessel industry the following layout is best suited

 (a) process layout
 (b) product layout
 (c) plant layout
 (d) fixed position layout

 Answer:  (d)fixed position layout