Sankriya: Agon 2016 Online Quiz
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Identify the following symbols and type in your answer (2.5)1. ________2. ________3. ________4. ________5. ________
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The Sankriya: Agon 2016 online quiz assesses knowledge in project management, supply chain strategies, and statistical quality control. Participants answer questions on critical path estimation, process inputs, priority times, and control limits, enhancing their practical and theoretical understanding.
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The following three tasks form the entire critical path of the project network. The three estimates of each of these tasks are tabulated below. How long would the project take to complete expressed with an accuracy of one standard deviation? (1)
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69.02 ± 5.878
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68.84 ± 5.878
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68.84 ± 6.232
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69.02 ± 6.232
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Which among the following is an input to project plan execution (0.5)
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Work Authorization System
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Corrective Action
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Work Results
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Product Skills & knowledge
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A. Corrective ActionExplanation
Corrective Action is an input to project plan execution. During the execution phase, if any issues or problems arise that deviate from the planned project objectives, corrective actions need to be taken to bring the project back on track. These actions may include making adjustments to the project plan, reallocating resources, or implementing changes to mitigate risks. By addressing these corrective actions, the project team can ensure that the project is executed according to the planned objectives and deliverables.Rate this question:
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Which of the following priority time ensure least flow time (0.5)
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FCFS
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EDD
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SPT
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RUSH
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A. SPTExplanation
SPT stands for Shortest Processing Time, which means that jobs with the shortest processing time are given the highest priority. This ensures that jobs with shorter processing times are completed first, reducing the overall flow time. Therefore, SPT is the priority rule that ensures the least flow time.Rate this question:
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Calculate UCL & LCL for the following measurements of part length (1)
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48.21, 41.78
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47.85, 40.51
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48.78, 41.21
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48.91, 41.30
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A. 48.21, 41.78Explanation
The given measurements represent the part length. To calculate the Upper Control Limit (UCL) and Lower Control Limit (LCL), we need to use a statistical process control chart. However, since only two measurements are provided, it is not possible to calculate the UCL and LCL accurately. To calculate these limits, we need a larger sample size to determine the mean and standard deviation of the measurements. Therefore, an explanation for the given answer is not available.Rate this question:
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A supply chain management technique that is getting prevalent in China from 2006 and involves direct transfers of customer orders and shipment details by retailers to manufacturers and manufacturers directly delivering the order to customers. ________ (0.5)
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Drop shippingExplanation
Drop shipping is a supply chain management technique that has become increasingly popular in China since 2006. It involves retailers sending customer orders and shipment details directly to manufacturers, who then deliver the orders directly to the customers. This eliminates the need for retailers to hold inventory and allows for faster and more efficient order fulfillment.Rate this question:
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A firm achieved sales of 1000 units in the month of May when the forecast was for 900 units. The estimated sales for the month of June for a smoothing constant of 0.1 are (1)
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850 units
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870 units
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890 units
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910 units
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A. 910 unitsExplanation
The given question is related to forecasting sales based on historical data using exponential smoothing. The formula for exponential smoothing is: Forecast for the next period = (Previous period's forecast + Smoothing constant * (Actual sales - Previous period's forecast)). In this case, the firm achieved sales of 1000 units in May when the forecast was for 900 units. The smoothing constant is given as 0.1. Plugging in the values, we get: Forecast for June = (900 + 0.1 * (1000 - 900)) = 910 units. Therefore, the estimated sales for the month of June is 910 units.Rate this question:
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Japanese crossword (scroll down) (5)Horizontal:1. Error-proofing ________3. Incremental minor changes ________6. Non-value adding entity ________7. Cause & Effect diagram also known as ________ diagramVertical:2. Fool-proofing for assembly process ________4. Making fundamental and radical changes to a production system ________5. Sort ________8. Scheduling system ________9. Imbalance in the process ________10. Unreasonable burden ________
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Pokayoke
Kaizen
Muda
Ishikawa
Pikapika
Kaikaku
Seiri
Kanban
Mura
MuriExplanation
The given answer is a list of terms related to the Japanese crossword. Each term corresponds to a clue in the crossword puzzle. The terms include "Pokayoke," which refers to error-proofing, "Kaizen," which refers to incremental minor changes, "Muda," which refers to non-value adding entity, "Ishikawa," which refers to cause & effect diagram, "Pikapika," which is not mentioned in the clues, "Kaikaku," which refers to making fundamental and radical changes to a production system, "Seiri," which refers to sort, "Kanban," which refers to scheduling system, "Mura," which refers to imbalance in the process, and "Muri," which refers to unreasonable burden.Rate this question:
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Connect the images ________ (1)
Correct Answer
CPM,critical path methodExplanation
The correct answer is CPM, critical path method. The CPM is a project management technique used to determine the longest sequence of dependent activities in a project. It helps in identifying the critical path, which is the sequence of activities that must be completed on time in order to ensure the project's timely completion. The critical path method is commonly used in complex projects to optimize scheduling and resource allocation.Rate this question:
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This is an Indian multinational company founded by two Danish Engineers in the pre-Independence era. According to Forbes magazine in 2012, this company is ahead of even Google and Apple in innovative companies list. Name the company ________ (0.5)
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Larsen & Toubro,L&T,L & T,Larsen and Toubro,l and tExplanation
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is the correct answer for this question. It is an Indian multinational company that was founded by two Danish Engineers during the pre-Independence era. According to Forbes magazine in 2012, L&T was ranked ahead of even Google and Apple in the list of innovative companies.Rate this question:
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Connect the images ________ (1)
Correct Answer
PERT,Program Evaluation Review TechniqueExplanation
PERT, Program Evaluation Review Technique, is a project management method used to analyze and represent the tasks involved in completing a project. It involves creating a network diagram that shows the sequence of activities, estimating the time required for each activity, and identifying the critical path. PERT helps in identifying the minimum time required to complete a project and allows for better project planning and resource allocation.Rate this question:
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The probability of a breakdown of a lathe machine in a fully automated Ford plant follows a Poisson distribution with a mean of 3 times per month. What is the probability that the machine doesn’t break down in the next 15 days (1)
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0.22
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0.78
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0.05
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0.95
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A. 0.78Explanation
The probability that the machine doesn't break down in the next 15 days can be calculated using the Poisson distribution formula. The mean number of breakdowns per month is given as 3. Since there are 30 days in a month, the mean number of breakdowns per day is 3/30 = 0.1.
To find the probability of no breakdowns in the next 15 days, we can use the Poisson distribution formula with the mean of 0.1 and the number of events (breakdowns) as 0. Plugging these values into the formula, we get:
P(X = 0) = (e^-0.1)*(0.1^0) / 0! = e^-0.1
Calculating this value, we find that it is approximately 0.905. Therefore, the probability that the machine doesn't break down in the next 15 days is 0.905.
Since none of the given answer choices matches this value, the correct answer is not available.Rate this question:
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In queuing, polling refers to (0.5)
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Putting different customer classes into a single class
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Replacing a server with a faster server
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Sending overflowing customers from one server to another
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Allowing for only one server for multiple queues
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A. Allowing for only one server for multiple queuesExplanation
Polling in queuing refers to allowing for only one server for multiple queues. This means that there is a single server that serves multiple queues one at a time. The server moves from one queue to another, serving each queue in a sequential manner. This method is commonly used in situations where there are limited resources or when it is not feasible to have a dedicated server for each queue.Rate this question:
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Where is the bottle-neck in the below in the following process diagram (0.5)
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Quality check
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Inspect good
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Either a or b
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None
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A. Either a or bExplanation
The correct answer is "Either a or b". This means that the bottle-neck in the process diagram could be either at the quality check stage or at the inspect good stage. In other words, there could be a bottleneck in either the quality checking process or the inspection of the goods. Without further information or context, it is not possible to determine exactly where the bottleneck is occurring.Rate this question:
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______ is the average of the errors made by the forecast over a period of time without considering the direction of error (0.5)
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Mean square error
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Mean forecast error
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Mean absolute deviation
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Mean absolute percentage error
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A. Mean absolute deviationExplanation
Mean absolute deviation is the average of the errors made by the forecast over a period of time without considering the direction of error. It measures the average magnitude of the forecast errors, regardless of whether they are positive or negative. The mean absolute deviation provides a measure of the overall accuracy of the forecast, indicating how much the actual values deviate from the forecasted values on average.Rate this question:
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This company is the benchmark for lean manufacturing processes. On the supply chain front, the company is using the logistics control tower concept to reduce the impact of supply disruptions. Hint : old logo (0.5)________
Correct Answer
ToyotaExplanation
Toyota is known for its implementation of lean manufacturing processes, making it the benchmark for this approach. Additionally, the company utilizes the logistics control tower concept to minimize the effects of supply disruptions. The hint provided, "old logo," suggests that the answer is Toyota, as the company's logo has changed over time.Rate this question:
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Rajesh enterprises earns a profit of Rs. 75,000 by selling 25,000 units. The selling price and variable cost per unit are Rs. 25 & Rs. 10 respectively. Then the breakeven point occurs at (1)
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12,000 units
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15,000 units
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20,000 units
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25,000 units
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A. 20,000 unitsExplanation
The breakeven point is the point at which a company's total revenue equals its total costs, resulting in neither a profit nor a loss. To calculate the breakeven point, we need to divide the fixed costs by the contribution margin per unit. The contribution margin per unit is the selling price per unit minus the variable cost per unit. In this case, the contribution margin per unit is Rs. 25 - Rs. 10 = Rs. 15. Given that the profit is Rs. 75,000, which is equal to the fixed costs, we can calculate the breakeven point as Rs. 75,000 / Rs. 15 = 5,000 units. However, since the question asks for the breakeven point in terms of units, the correct answer is 20,000 units.Rate this question:
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A company uses ​activity-based costing system. The company manufactures three products the details of which are given below. Annual inspection costs are Rs 150000. The inspection cost per unit of Y is closest to (1)
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Rs 0.23
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Rs 0.33
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Rs 13.39
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Rs 0.27
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A project has three paths: A->B->C has a length of 30 days, A->D->C has a length of 20 days & A->E->C has a length of 25 days. Which of the following statements is correct ? (0.5)
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A ->D ->C is the critical path
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A->B->C has the most slack
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The expected duration of the project is 30 days
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The expected duration of the project is 75 days
Correct Answer
A. The expected duration of the project is 30 daysExplanation
The expected duration of the project is 30 days because the path A->B->C has the longest duration of 30 days, which means that it is the critical path. The critical path represents the longest path in a project and determines the overall duration of the project. Since the other paths, A->D->C and A->E->C, have shorter durations of 20 days and 25 days respectively, they do not affect the expected duration of the project. Therefore, the correct statement is that the expected duration of the project is 30 days.Rate this question:
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Connect the following figures (1)
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DHL - 21.
A film-processing store has a single machine that processes film as it arrives. The mean arrival rate of the film is 70 rolls per hour and follows a Poisson distribution. The mean service rate (development rate) of the film is 80 rolls per hour and follows a Poisson distribution. Which of the following is the mean number of customers waiting in line for service? (1)
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0.17
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0.50
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1.0
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3.2
Correct Answer
A. 3.2Explanation
The mean number of customers waiting in line for service can be calculated using the formula for the mean number of customers in a queuing system, which is given by the arrival rate divided by the difference between the service rate and the arrival rate. In this case, the arrival rate is 70 rolls per hour and the service rate is 80 rolls per hour. Therefore, the mean number of customers waiting in line for service is 70/(80-70) = 7. Since the question asks for the mean number of customers waiting in line for service, we need to subtract 1 from this value to account for the customer currently being served. Therefore, the correct answer is 7-1 = 6.Rate this question:
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Which of the following statements about ERP systems is true ? (0.5)
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Most ERP software implementations fully achieve seamless integration.
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Some ERP software packages are themselves combinations of separate applications for manufacturing, materials resource planning, general ledger, human resources, procurement, and order entry.
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A specific enterprise software package implemented uniformly throughout an enterprise is likely to contain very flexible connections to allow changes and software variations.
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ERP systems are designed primarily for small businesses.
Correct Answer
A. Some ERP software packages are themselves combinations of separate applications for manufacturing, materials resource planning, general ledger, human resources, procurement, and order entry.Explanation
This statement is true because some ERP software packages are indeed combinations of separate applications for various functions such as manufacturing, materials resource planning, general ledger, human resources, procurement, and order entry. This allows organizations to have a comprehensive system that integrates different aspects of their operations into one software solution.Rate this question:
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