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LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Procurement cost means :-
Correct Answer Cost incurred to replenish the item
Your Answer Cost incurred to replenish the item

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Contents of redundancy report are :-
Correct Answer Item code , Stock on hand
Your Answer Stock on hand , Item code

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question A buyer gives wrong idea to his supplier about his requirements
or show a fictitious figure to get some price discount is called as :-
Correct Answer Misrepresentation of facts
Your Answer Misrepresentation of facts

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Steel almirahs are used for storage of :-
Correct Answer Expensive items , Scarce items
Your Answer Expensive items , Scarce items

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Stock-out is due to :-
Correct Answer Unusual high demands , Delay in deliveries
Your Answer Unusual high demands , Delay in deliveries

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Transport cost reduction is attributed to :-
Correct Answer Terms laid down by Buyer
Your Answer Mutual consent of Buyer & Seller

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Some of the benefits if materials are supplied by the buyer are :-
Correct Answer The buyer is sure of the quality of materials. , The supplies
of goods are guaranteed especially during the periods of shortages. , The
frequent requests for the price revisions are avoided
Your Answer The buyer is sure of the quality of materials. , The supplies of
goods are guaranteed especially during the periods of shortages. , The
frequent requests for the price revisions are avoided

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Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Small size valuables Post-parcel Post-parcel

Bulky goods in large qty. Rail transport Rail transport

Air transport 100 times costlier than sea transport High cost of operation

Air cargo High cost of operation 100 times costlier than sea transport

True/False
Question Cancellation of orders on flimsy ground is unethical.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

True/False
Question Since stock-taking is a check on storekeeper, it should not be
conducted by him.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The need to re-classify and shuffle the categories should be kept at
zero is :-
Correct Answer Consistency
Your Answer Consistency

True/False
Question PO gives full and complete details of the materials to be supplied
thereby avoiding ambiguities.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question The responsibilities of purchase department includes :-
Correct Answer Locating supplier , Image building , Pre delivery follow up
and shortage chasing
Your Answer Locating supplier , Image building , Pre delivery follow up
and shortage chasing

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Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The threat on the part of supplier to hold supplies until favourable
price decisions is :-
Correct Answer Ability to hold on price
Your Answer Non conformance

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question A document which provides a summary of the price and other
terms of contract extracted from the quotations received from different
suppliers to provide basis for managerial decisions is :-
Correct Answer Comparative statement
Your Answer Comparative statement

Select The Blank


Question Another name for open tender is________.
Correct Answer Unlimited tender
Your Answer Global tender

True/False
Question The pilot lot is checked and tested as per detailed testing and
inspection criteria.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question ________ department in almost all companies is the biggest
spending department and the custodian of company's purse.
Correct Answer Purchasing
Your Answer Purchasing

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Ultrasonic inspection is applied to :-
Correct Answer Detect porosity , Difference in structure & physical
properties
Your Answer Difference in structure & physical properties , Radiography
technique

Select The Blank


Question Two-bin system supersedes ________.
Correct Answer Perpetual inventory
Your Answer Instantaneous system

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Match The Following
Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Vendor rating Right source Right source

Replenishment method Right time Right time

Competitive bidding Right price Right price

EOQ Right quantity Right quantity

Select The Blank


Question Inspection methods analyze ________.
Correct Answer Degree of inspection
Your Answer Quality of material

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The orders, to the extent possible should be avoided is called as :-
Correct Answer Rush
Your Answer Contract

Select The Blank


Question Down time means ________.
Correct Answer Time required by equipment to become OK
Your Answer Time required by equipment to become OK

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Competitive price information must be treated as confidential and
should not be disclosed to the bidders with an intention of allowing them to
rebid is :-
Correct Answer Improprieties of bids
Your Answer Improprieties of bids

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Code should be symmetrical :-
Correct Answer Layout of codes
Your Answer Layout of codes

True/False
Question Noting clerk examines bill of entry papers & if found in order
signs the bill of entry.
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Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Quality of a product is measured in terms of its :-
Correct Answer Heat treatment , Design , Chemical composition
Your Answer Design , Chemical composition

True/False
Question Quotations should not be send in sealed envelopes.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

True/False
Question Malpractices are the manipulations by stores personnel with
active help of outsiders.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question ________ is the systematic and continuous analysis of all factors
affecting material function.
Correct Answer Materials research
Your Answer Materials planning

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question A motor-car has :-
Correct Answer Esteem value
Your Answer Functional value

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question MRP-1 concept based on :-
Correct Answer Dependent demand , Independent demand
Your Answer Dependent demand , Independent demand

True/False
Question Value analysis is the cost reduction technique.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The buying which is received in staggered lots, each lot at times
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may equal EOQ is :-
Correct Answer Contract buying
Your Answer Speculative buying

True/False
Question Continuous stock-taking tends to dislocate the working of store.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Select The Blank


Question Every item in India that crosses Indian borders requires clearance
of ________.
Correct Answer Customs department
Your Answer Customs department

True/False
Question Black listing may be for a limited period or for an indefinite
period.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

True/False
Question OEM discount is given by the supplier with a view to widen
customer's base.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question ________ is followed in public sector organizations to identify
the lowest potential bidder.
Correct Answer Tender system
Your Answer Tender system

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Analysis of certification correctness of material is required for :-
Correct Answer Bar stock , Castings
Your Answer High risk materials , Liquids

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Who act as a link between company's financial department and
supplier's for timely payment?
Correct Answer Purchase division
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Your Answer Purchase division

True/False
Question The trade discount is not allowed as a percentage of published
price.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Select The Blank


Question Systematic, formal and continuous analysis of all factors affect
________ management function is known as Materials research.
Correct Answer Materials
Your Answer Materials

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Narrowing down the choice to those who are most likely to fulfill
the requirements successfully is :-
Correct Answer Preliminary source selection stage
Your Answer Source requirement stage

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Cutting tools does not include :-
Correct Answer Bearings
Your Answer Bearings

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question In review system-optional replenishment :-
Correct Answer Review period is fixed , Reorder level is fixed
Your Answer Review period is fixed , Review period is fixed

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LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Goods receipt note also called as :-
Correct Answer Material inward note , Goods inward note ,
Receipt cum inspection advice
Your Answer Material inward note , Goods inward note ,
Receipt cum inspection advice

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Optimal purchase quantity comprises :-
Correct Answer Annual inventory carrying cost , Annual
procurement cost
Your Answer Annual inventory carrying cost , Annual
procurement cost

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Advantages of fixed price agreements are :-
Correct Answer They are easy to administer , They give
certainty to the buyer who knows from the
start, amount he has to pay for the
goods/services. , They protect buyer from
possible financial risks from price
escalations
Your Answer They are easy to administer , They give
certainty to the buyer who knows from the
start, amount he has to pay for the
goods/services. , They protect buyer from
possible financial risks from price
escalations

Select The Blank


Question ________is suitable for procurement from
non-profit making organization.
Correct Answer Cost plus zero fee
Your Answer Cost plus fixed fee
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Quantity discounts are offered when :-
Correct Answer Buyer tempts to produce large quantity ,
Production is higher & cost is less
Your Answer Buyer tempts to produce large quantity ,
Production is higher & cost is less

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Value analysis speaks about :-
Correct Answer Cost improvement , Improvement in quality
Your Answer Improvement in quality , Cost of raw
material

True/False
Question Manual inspection is economical when
volume of output is small.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Real creative ideas results :-
Correct Answer When members ventures into impossible
areas
Your Answer When opportunity is given to staff

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Who Inspects the goods & issues a
certificate for foreign trade?
Correct Answer Surveyor
Your Answer Surveyor

True/False
Question In clean payment type documents are sent
directly to the buyer, bank is not used as an
intermediary for transfer of documents.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Costs involved in materials management
are
Correct Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax
and levies , Ordering cost
Your Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax
and levies

True/False
Question Import substitution in reality should be
looked upon as "Import avoidance"
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The cost incurred in providing adequate
insurance cover to the materials in transit
and in storage is
Correct Answer Insurance cost
Your Answer Insurance cost

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Exchange value Tradable product Tradable product
Unnecessary cost Lack of Lack of
standardization standardization
Value analysis Motivation to Motivation to
employees employees
New design Value analysis Value analysis
introduction

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question A formal request to the vendors to submit
their quotations for the items stated therein
is :-
Correct Answer Purchase enquiry
Your Answer Purchase enquiry

Select The Blank


Question In a contract of sale by description the
goods sold must be of ________ quality.
Correct Answer Merchantable
Your Answer Merchantable

True/False
Question Government of India is not charging any
additional duty other than customs duty for
imported goods.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True

True/False
Question Multiple sampling is an extension of the
double sampling plan.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False

True/False
Question JIT purchasing is indirectly the activity of
pushing inventory on the suppliers.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Annual stock-taking is suitable for :-
Correct Answer Seasonal industries
Your Answer all organisations

True/False
Question In buyer's works, any damage to the goods
while taking them to the stores and/or at the
time of unloading is to buyer's account.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question A contract terminates under following
condition :-
Correct Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by
Release , Discharge by novation
Your Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by
Release , Discharge by novation

Select The Blank


Question Fixed price is applied up to certain part of
the contract and price is finally determined
at an agreed point in the contract is
________
Correct Answer Fixed price with predetermination
Your Answer Fixed price agreements

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Stock-outs is nothing but :-
Correct Answer Delay in delivery , Consumption is more
than estimated
Your Answer Delay in delivery , Consumption is more
than estimated , Damaged stock

True/False
Question Stores is the "Safe Custody" for keeping
materials
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Typical examples of direct materials are :-
Correct Answer Cloth in the manufacture of garment , Wood
in the manufacture of furniture , Fruits in a
canning industry
Your Answer Cloth in the manufacture of garment , Wood
in the manufacture of furniture , Fruits in a
canning industry

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question What are the areas of control to improve
profit
Correct Answer Increase units sold , Increase production ,
Reducing capital
Your Answer Increase units sold , Increase production ,
Reducing capital

Select The Blank


Question Right of lien means________.
Correct Answer Right to hold property till debt on it is paid
Your Answer Right to hold property till debt on it is paid

Select The Blank


Question Documents used in receiving materials are
of ________
Correct Answer Four types
Your Answer Four types

Select The Blank


Question Discrepancies arising out of theft are tends
to ________.
Correct Answer Profit & Loss a/c
Your Answer Profit & Loss a/c
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question The cost incurred in movement of materials
from suppliers works to buyer's works is
Correct Answer Freight cost
Your Answer Freight cost

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Higher price is normally charged for one
time requirement since development,
engineering and tool cost are recovered
from one batch. However if the item is
repetitive, it can be obtained at lower price
is known as :-
Correct Answer Job life
Your Answer Quantity requirements

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question For imports, clearing agents issues :-
Correct Answer Bill of entry
Your Answer Customs invoice

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The process of procurement of raw
material, wip, finished goods, jigs, fixtures
and other tools and equipments which are
required for the operation and maintenance
of a manufacturing plant is known as
Correct Answer Purchasing
Your Answer Purchasing

True/False
Question Every licence of import is valid for the
period of validity specified in the license.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Fixed-order quantity system is a preliminary
of :-
Correct Answer Two-bin system
Your Answer Replenishment system

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Rodents Fumigation of Fumigation of stores
stores
IS 1644 Personal hazard, Personal hazard,
fire safety of fire safety of
buildings buildings
Fungi & white ants Fungicides Fungicides
Daily closing stock Key movement Key movement
register register

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Fixed-order quantity system is an substitute
for :-
Correct Answer Perpetual inventory
Your Answer Continuous stock taking

Select The Blank


Question All incoming materials are insured against
________
Correct Answer Damage / loss
Your Answer Bank gurantee

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question In MRP system :-
Correct Answer Item demand is dependent
Your Answer Item demand is dependent
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question The registration of the firm may be
cancelled and its name may be removed
from the list for following reasons :-
Correct Answer If the firm fails to execute contract
satisfactorily. , If the firm fails to furnish
income tax clearance certificate as required
under the rules. , If the firm runs into loss for
2 consecutive years any time after the first
registration.
Your Answer If the firm fails to execute contract
satisfactorily. , If the firm fails to furnish
income tax clearance certificate as required
under the rules. , If the firm runs into loss for
2 consecutive years any time after the first
registration.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Set-up cost is associated with :-
Correct Answer Period , Number of production runs
Your Answer Inventory carrying cost , Machine cost

Select The Blank


Question ________ is never a smooth selling.
Correct Answer Manufacturing
Your Answer Pricing

Select The Blank


Question ________clause should be inserted in the
purchase order of items critical to project to
induce supplier for early completion of the
orders.
Correct Answer Bonus
Your Answer Bonus
True/False
Question Vendors are not responsible for statutory
approvals from government authorities.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question ________ is a fundamental form of
economical value.
Correct Answer Esteem value
Your Answer Esteem value

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The materials which cannot be identified
with the individual product and cannot be
charged to the cost of the product is :-
Correct Answer Indirect materials
Your Answer Indirect materials
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 3Rd semester (Operations)
Multiple Choice Single Answer compensate the supplier for justified cost increases on account of changes
Question: What is Earnest money? in
Correct Answer Fixed amount collected along with Tender
Your Answer Money received from Trading price of raw material, Government. levies, power etc. at the time of
dispatch is
True/False
Question: In contract one cannot buy from or sell goods to himself. ________.
Correct Answer True Correct Answer Fixed price agreements with escalation.
Your Answer False Your Answer Cost plus percentage of cost.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: Forward buying is best suited for :- Question: Purchasing and procurement cost reduction is possible
Correct Answer Items which have steady and regular consumption , through :-
Basic Correct Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting
Your Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting ,
materials such as coal, steel, coke etc. , Seasonal items Local
Your Answer Perishable items , Items which have steady and regular
purchasing
consumption , Basic materials such as coal, steel, coke etc. , Seasonal items
True/False
Multiple Choice Single Answer Question: Safety stock forms a fixed portion of inventories.
Question: Additional concession given by the seller in non fixed price Correct Answer True
items Your Answer True

are industry wise fixed and hence the seller is not in a position to give any Select The Blank
Question: ________store stocks material hypothecated with banks & to
concession is called as :- stock
Correct Answer Concealed discount
Your Answer Trade discount excisable goods.
Correct Answer Bonded
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Your Answer Inward
Question: Application for an import license must be signed from :-
Correct Answer Proprietor , Partner of firm , Person duly authorized by True/False
board Question: Turnover discount is usually related to the annual business
and is
of directors of company
Your Answer Proprietor , Partner of firm , Person permitted by custom paid in the form of credit note at the end of the year.
office Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
, Person duly authorized by board of directors of company
Select The Blank
True/False Question: ________ refers to the procurement of the requirements of all
Question: Small parcels, Samples, gifts which are received from other
departments of the firm by a central purchase organization.
countries provisions of import policy & customs not applied on them. Correct Answer Centralisation
Correct Answer False Your Answer Centralisation
Your Answer False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Match The Following Question: Goods receipt note also called as :-
Question: Correct Answer Your Answer Correct Answer Goods inward note , Receipt cum inspection advice ,
Material
Good evaluation system Identification of weak spots Customer satisfaction
inward note
Supply chain management Customer satisfaction Identification of weak Your Answer Receipt cum inspection advice , Material inward note ,
spots
Discrepancy note. , Goods inward note
Cost reduction Annual savings Annual savings
Select The Blank
Codification index Measurement of cost improvement Part of stores Question: Stock-out is nothing but ________.
function Correct Answer Stock get depleted before receipt
Your Answer Organisational failure

Select The Blank Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: A combination of fixed price with a clause to increase price Question: The registration of the firm may be cancelled and its name
to may be

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removed from the list for following reasons :- Question: Stock-out is due to :-
Correct Answer If the firm fails to execute contract satisfactorily. , If Correct Answer Unusual high demands , Delay in deliveries
the Your Answer Unusual high demands , Delay in deliveries , Attitude of
the
firm fails to furnish income tax clearance certificate as required under the
staff , Machine break-down
rules. , If the firm runs into loss for 2 consecutive years any time after the
Match The Following
first registration. Question: Correct Answer Your Answer
Your Answer If the firm is not declared insolvent , If the firm fails to
New design introduction Value analysis Tradable product
execute contract satisfactorily. , If the firm fails to furnish income tax
Exchange value Tradable product Production cost
clearance certificate as required under the rules. , If the firm runs into loss
Unnecessary cost Lack of standardization Lack of standardization
for 2 consecutive years any time after the first registration.
Value analysis Motivation to employees Value analysis
Select The Blank
Question: ________management can assist the procast of
standardization. True/False
Correct Answer Materials Question: Cost of capacity which may be rendered idle if the item
Your Answer Materials currently

Select The Blank being manufactured in purchased needs to be added to the cost to buy.
Question: ________is reimbursement of actual costs plus fixed fee. Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Cost plus fixed fee Your Answer True
Your Answer Fixed price agreements with escalation.
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Multiple Choice Single Answer Question: The sub system of numerical system involves following :-
Question: Climatic & environmental agent is :- Correct Answer Decimal code , Block code system , Sequential code
Correct Answer Temperature Your Answer Sequential code , Decimal code , Binary code , Block code
Your Answer Temperature system

Select The Blank Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: ________clause should be inserted in the purchase order of Question: A contract terminates under following condition :-
items Correct Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by Release ,
Discharge by
critical to project to induce supplier for early completion of the orders.
Correct Answer Bonus novation
Your Answer Bonus Your Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by Release ,
Discharge by
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Mechanical tests are performed to :- Disability , Discharge by novation
Correct Answer Ascertain the strength of materials
Your Answer Ascertain the quality of materials Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Instantaneous replenishment means :-
Multiple Choice Single Answer Correct Answer Quantity manufactured as per Work-Order & delivered
Question: What is the identification & location of stock in store? to stores
Correct Answer Formulating & updating a system of stores and coding
to items in full
Your Answer Quantity manufactured is more than Work-Order
which should ensure efficient identification & location of goods.
Your Answer Formulating & updating a system of stores and coding to Multiple Choice Single Answer
items Question: Machinery spares does not include :-
Correct Answer Milling cutters
which should ensure efficient identification & location of goods. Your Answer Milling cutters

True/False Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question: Training of vendors in JIT concepts brings an end to the Question: Higher price is usually charged when the quantity required is
adversarial small.

relationships. Bigger quantities on the other hand give the buyer a leverage to negotiate
Correct Answer True for
Your Answer False
better price is :-
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Correct Answer Quantity requirements

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Your Answer Quantity requirements cost
Your Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax and levies ,
True/False Ordering
Question: Surplus items are listed out in descending order of their
value. cost , Overhead
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Discolourisation of soaps is due to :-
Select The Blank Correct Answer Exposure to light , Moisture
Question: ________ reduce problems of material planning. Your Answer Exposure to light , Moisture , Use of excess chemicals
Correct Answer Reduction in lead time while
Your Answer Reduction in lead time
manufacturing , Keeping in cold
True/False
Question: Ex-works means sale is made on rail/truck at the station of Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Stock taking is the responsibility of :-
dispatch. Correct Answer Stores
Correct Answer False Your Answer Stores
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Select The Blank Question: Material intimation note serves as :-
Question: Indian railways carry almost ________ goods & passenger Correct Answer Indentor , Purchase department
traffic. Your Answer Indentor , Purchase department , Stores staff , Entire
Correct Answer 0.75 factory
Your Answer 0.8
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Multiple Choice Single Answer Question: Which contract does not specify the quantity but the
Question: Issue of stock is :- contractor is
Correct Answer Process of reacting by stores
Your Answer Important function of stores bound to accept any order which may be placed on him during the contract
period?
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Correct Answer Rate contracts
Question: Typical examples of direct materials are :- Your Answer Running contracts
Correct Answer Cloth in the manufacture of garment , Wood in the
manufacture True/False
Question: Annual total cost remai n constant though stock-turn over rate
of furniture , Fruits in a canning industry
Your Answer Cloth in the manufacture of garment , Wood in the changes.
manufacture of Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
furniture , Fruits in a canning industry , Coolants used in machines
Select The Blank
Select The Blank Question: JIT is ________
Question: Cost of Stock-taking in Annual method is ________. Correct Answer Continuous improvement
Correct Answer Relatively less Your Answer Technique
Your Answer Very High

Multiple Choice Single Answer LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTION: S AND ANSWERS


Question: The point of transfer of ownership rights from seller to buyer
is :-
Correct Answer Place of delivery
Your Answer Place of delivery Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: The method used for making purchases of proprietary
True/False items is :-
Question: The trade discount is not allowed as a percentage of Correct Answer Single tender
published Your Answer Limited tender

price.
Correct Answer False Multiple Choice Single Answer
Your Answer False Question: Cent per cent inspection is done for :-
Correct Answer Functionally critical parts
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Your Answer Seasonal items
Question: Costs involved in materials management are
Correct Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax and levies ,
Ordering Select The Blank
Question: Lower the cycle time, lower is ________

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Correct Answer Inventory
Your Answer Cost
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: In MRP system :-
Select The Blank Correct Answer Item demand is dependent
Question: ________ reduce problems of material planning. Your Answer There is no stock out
Correct Answer Reduction in lead time
Your Answer Increase in demand
True/False
Question: Single tender system is used when there is only one
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer supplier of
Question: Contents of redundancy report are :-
Correct Answer Item code , Stock on hand the item.
Your Answer Item code , Stock on hand , Number of Reviews Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question: The main responsibility of inventory control division is Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
:- Question: Advantages of fixed price agreements are :-
Correct Answer Fixing inventory levels Correct Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the
Your Answer Offering materials to Q.C. for verification of quality.
buyer who knows from the start, amount he has to pay for the
goods/services. ,
Select The Blank
Question: In order to make purchasing effective and to resolve the They protect buyer from possible financial risks from price escalations
allied Your Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the
buyer
problems, there is ________ under the directorate.
Correct Answer Planning and development wing who knows from the start, amount he has to pay for the goods/services. ,
Your Answer Planning and development wing They

protect buyer from possible financial risks from price escalations


True/False
Question: No restrictions are on rail transport.
Correct Answer True Select The Blank
Your Answer False Question: Function which do not contribute to functional value is
called as

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer ________.


Question: In F.O.R. contract seller is responsible for :- Correct Answer Auxiliary function
Correct Answer Arranging for movement of goods to the transporter's Your Answer Relative function

godown , Safe loading on into the vehicle , Keeping the material in


deliverable Select The Blank
Question: ________ is the arrangement of items into groups
state according to a
Your Answer Paying for the local transport , Arranging for
movement of goods pre determined pattern.
Correct Answer Classification
to the transporter's godown , Safe loading on into the vehicle Your Answer Classification

True/False Select The Blank


Question: Consignor & Consignee's name is must for every Question: Conformance to ________ is decided on the basis of
transport mode. tests and
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True trial runs.
Correct Answer Performance
Your Answer Materials specification
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Which of the following is not the external factor
influencing Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Salient features of the working of the price panel are as
materials planning? under
Correct Answer Corporate objective
Your Answer Corporate objective :-

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Correct Answer Usage value above which the panel is to approve of the Your Answer To improve capability of purchase department to
visualize
price is specified. , Vendor development department is required to give cost
problems which may be encountered in future. , To make optimum
break up to the secretary of the price panel , Members of the panel meet to utilization of

scrutinize and discuss the cost aspects. available resources , To provide the enterprise a competitive edge.
Your Answer Usage value above which the panel is to approve of the
price is
True/False
specified. , Vendor development department is required to give cost break Question: Lead time information is required for determination of
up to safety

the secretary of the price panel , Members of the panel meet to scrutinize stock.
and Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
discuss the cost aspects.

Select The Blank


Multiple Choice Single Answer Question: Systematic ________of stores is the key to its efficient
Question: A higher price is usually demanded for the critical
items since operation.
Correct Answer Layout
buyers have lesser options available compared to other items where many Your Answer Layout

alternative sources are available is :-


Correct Answer Quality requirements Multiple Choice Single Answer
Your Answer Quality requirements Question: Annual ICC is formulated as :-
Correct Answer 1/2 q x Cu x I
Your Answer [ q x Cu x i ] 1/2
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Good buyer -seller relations provide a good ground for
True/False
negotiation while strained relations make the supplier quote higher is :- Question: Projects are usually subjected to uncertainty & often
Correct Answer Buyer seller relationships delay takes
Your Answer Demand and supply condition
place in completion of projects which results in cost over runs.
Correct Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer Your Answer True
Question: Secondary function :-
Correct Answer Do not prevent the product from primary function
Your Answer Prevent the product from primary function Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Optimal purchase quantity comprises :-
Correct Answer Annual inventory carrying cost , Annual procurement
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer cost
Question: Material Gate-Pass includes :- Your Answer Annual inventory carrying cost , Annual procurement
Correct Answer Description of item , Quantity cost , Basic
Your Answer Description of item , Quantity , Name of the transporter
cost of an item

True/False
Question: Negotiation should end up with an unhappy supplier. Match The Following
Correct Answer False Question: Correct Answer Your Answer
Your Answer False
Rodents Fumigation of stores Chemical treatment

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer IS 1644 Personal hazard, fire safety of buildingsPersonal hazard, fire
Question: Objectives of material research are :-
Correct Answer To improve capability of purchase department to safety of buildings
visualize
Fungi & white ants Fungicides Fungicides
problems which may be encountered in future. , To make optimum
utilization of Daily closing stock Key movement register Chemical treatment

available resources , To provide the enterprise a competitive edge.

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Multiple Choice Multiple Answer smallest size to be made, then largest size to be made and then the total no.
Question: The responsibilities of purchase department includes :- of
Correct Answer Locating supplier , Image building , Pre delivery follow
sizes to be made.
up and shortage chasing Correct Answer True
Your Answer Locating supplier , Maintaining records of shortages , Your Answer True
Pre

delivery follow up and shortage chasing Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: Economic disposal of scrap means :-
Correct Answer Use within the organisation , Auction
Select The Blank Your Answer Auction , Disposal at normal price , Disposal at
Question: Wrapping materials are________ materials. profitable price
Correct Answer Packaging
Your Answer Packaging
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: The four main wings of DGS & D includes the
Multiple Choice Single Answer following :-
Question: Limit gauges are used to verify :- Correct Answer The supplies wing , The inspection wing , The disposal
Correct Answer Whether the product is within the specification
Your Answer Measuring instruments wing
Your Answer The supplies wing , The inspection wing , The control
wing
Select The Blank
Question: Probability theory ensures ________.
Correct Answer Degree of confidence in acceptance of quality Select The Blank
Your Answer Degree of confidence in acceptance of quality Question: Documents used in receiving materials are of ________
Correct Answer Four types
Your Answer Four types
Match The Following
Question: Correct Answer Your Answer
Select The Blank
Speculative buying Bulk purchasing Bulk purchasing Question: The buyer, while using ________ tactic, may present
the supplier
Capital purchasing Plant and machinery Non perishable items
with a budgeted price for the product which is much lower than the
Group purchasing Hardware materials Hardware materials supplier's

Service contract Typewriters Plant and machinery quoted price.


Correct Answer Bogies
Your Answer Bogies

True/False
Question: Issue of stock is the process of reacting by stores Multiple Choice Single Answer
management. Question: Capacity cost means :-
Correct Answer True Correct Answer Cost of idle capacity
Your Answer True Your Answer Cost of capacity hired

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: Internal lead time can be reduced :- Question: A contract is discharged if it is impossible to perform
Correct Answer By selectively delegating the powers , By developing under

local vendor following causes :-


Your Answer By selectively delegating the powers , By better paper- Correct Answer Death of promisee in a contract , Change in legislation ,
work , By
Change in circumstances under which the contract was entered into.
controlling wastage Your Answer Death of promisee in a contract , Change in legislation ,
Change

True/False in circumstances under which the contract was entered into.


Question: A company wishing to use preferred numbers must
decide first the
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: In instantaneous replenishment system :-
Correct Answer Item consumption demand rate is constant

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Your Answer Item consumption demand rate is constant
Codification index Measurement of cost improvement Part of stores
function
True/False
Question: Maintenance and repair coLIST OF ATTEMPTED
QUESTION: S AND ANSWERS Select The Blank
Question: A combination of fixed price with a clause to increase price
to

Multiple Choice Single Answer compensate the supplier for justified cost increases on account of changes
Question: What is Earnest money? in
Correct Answer Fixed amount collected along with Tender
Your Answer Money received from Trading price of raw material, Government. levies, power etc. at the time of
dispatch is
True/False
Question: In contract one cannot buy from or sell goods to himself. ________.
Correct Answer True Correct Answer Fixed price agreements with escalation.
Your Answer False Your Answer Cost plus percentage of cost.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: Forward buying is best suited for :- Question: Purchasing and procurement cost reduction is possible
Correct Answer Items which have steady and regular consumption , through :-
Basic Correct Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting
Your Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting ,
materials such as coal, steel, coke etc. , Seasonal items Local
Your Answer Perishable items , Items which have steady and regular
purchasing
consumption , Basic materials such as coal, steel, coke etc. , Seasonal items
True/False
Multiple Choice Single Answer Question: Safety stock forms a fixed portion of inventories.
Question: Additional concession given by the seller in non fixed price Correct Answer True
items Your Answer True

are industry wise fixed and hence the seller is not in a position to give any Select The Blank
Question: ________store stocks material hypothecated with banks & to
concession is called as :- stock
Correct Answer Concealed discount
Your Answer Trade discount excisable goods.
Correct Answer Bonded
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Your Answer Inward
Question: Application for an import license must be signed from :-
Correct Answer Proprietor , Partner of firm , Person duly authorized by True/False
board Question: Turnover discount is usually related to the annual business
and is
of directors of company
Your Answer Proprietor , Partner of firm , Person permitted by custom paid in the form of credit note at the end of the year.
office Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
, Person duly authorized by board of directors of company
Select The Blank
True/False Question: ________ refers to the procurement of the requirements of all
Question: Small parcels, Samples, gifts which are received from other
departments of the firm by a central purchase organization.
countries provisions of import policy & customs not applied on them. Correct Answer Centralisation
Correct Answer False Your Answer Centralisation
Your Answer False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Match The Following Question: Goods receipt note also called as :-
Question: Correct Answer Your Answer Correct Answer Goods inward note , Receipt cum inspection advice ,
Material
Good evaluation system Identification of weak spots Customer satisfaction
inward note
Supply chain management Customer satisfaction Identification of weak Your Answer Receipt cum inspection advice , Material inward note ,
spots
Discrepancy note. , Goods inward note
Cost reduction Annual savings Annual savings

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Select The Blank True/False
Question: Stock-out is nothing but ________. Question: Training of vendors in JIT concepts brings an end to the
Correct Answer Stock get depleted before receipt adversarial
Your Answer Organisational failure
relationships.
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Correct Answer True
Question: The registration of the firm may be cancelled and its name Your Answer False
may be
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
removed from the list for following reasons :- Question: Stock-out is due to :-
Correct Answer If the firm fails to execute contract satisfactorily. , If Correct Answer Unusual high demands , Delay in deliveries
the Your Answer Unusual high demands , Delay in deliveries , Attitude of
the
firm fails to furnish income tax clearance certificate as required under the
staff , Machine break-down
rules. , If the firm runs into loss for 2 consecutive years any time after the
Match The Following
first registration. Question: Correct Answer Your Answer
Your Answer If the firm is not declared insolvent , If the firm fails to
New design introduction Value analysis Tradable product
execute contract satisfactorily. , If the firm fails to furnish income tax
Exchange value Tradable product Production cost
clearance certificate as required under the rules. , If the firm runs into loss
Unnecessary cost Lack of standardization Lack of standardization
for 2 consecutive years any time after the first registration.
Value analysis Motivation to employees Value analysis
Select The Blank
Question: ________management can assist the procast of
standardization. True/False
Correct Answer Materials Question: Cost of capacity which may be rendered idle if the item
Your Answer Materials currently

Select The Blank being manufactured in purchased needs to be added to the cost to buy.
Question: ________is reimbursement of actual costs plus fixed fee. Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Cost plus fixed fee Your Answer True
Your Answer Fixed price agreements with escalation.
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Multiple Choice Single Answer Question: The sub system of numerical system involves following :-
Question: Climatic & environmental agent is :- Correct Answer Decimal code , Block code system , Sequential code
Correct Answer Temperature Your Answer Sequential code , Decimal code , Binary code , Block code
Your Answer Temperature system

Select The Blank Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: ________clause should be inserted in the purchase order of Question: A contract terminates under following condition :-
items Correct Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by Release ,
Discharge by
critical to project to induce supplier for early completion of the orders.
Correct Answer Bonus novation
Your Answer Bonus Your Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by Release ,
Discharge by
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Mechanical tests are performed to :- Disability , Discharge by novation
Correct Answer Ascertain the strength of materials
Your Answer Ascertain the quality of materials Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Instantaneous replenishment means :-
Multiple Choice Single Answer Correct Answer Quantity manufactured as per Work-Order & delivered
Question: What is the identification & location of stock in store? to stores
Correct Answer Formulating & updating a system of stores and coding
to items in full
Your Answer Quantity manufactured is more than Work-Order
which should ensure efficient identification & location of goods.
Your Answer Formulating & updating a system of stores and coding to Multiple Choice Single Answer
items Question: Machinery spares does not include :-
Correct Answer Milling cutters
which should ensure efficient identification & location of goods. Your Answer Milling cutters

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Multiple Choice Single Answer price.
Question: Higher price is usually charged when the quantity required is Correct Answer False
small. Your Answer False

Bigger quantities on the other hand give the buyer a leverage to negotiate Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
for Question: Costs involved in materials management are
Correct Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax and levies ,
better price is :- Ordering
Correct Answer Quantity requirements
Your Answer Quantity requirements cost
Your Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax and levies ,
True/False Ordering
Question: Surplus items are listed out in descending order of their
value. cost , Overhead
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Discolourisation of soaps is due to :-
Select The Blank Correct Answer Exposure to light , Moisture
Question: ________ reduce problems of material planning. Your Answer Exposure to light , Moisture , Use of excess chemicals
Correct Answer Reduction in lead time while
Your Answer Reduction in lead time
manufacturing , Keeping in cold
True/False
Question: Ex-works means sale is made on rail/truck at the station of Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Stock taking is the responsibility of :-
dispatch. Correct Answer Stores
Correct Answer False Your Answer Stores
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Select The Blank Question: Material intimation note serves as :-
Question: Indian railways carry almost ________ goods & passenger Correct Answer Indentor , Purchase department
traffic. Your Answer Indentor , Purchase department , Stores staff , Entire
Correct Answer 0.75 factory
Your Answer 0.8
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Multiple Choice Single Answer Question: Which contract does not specify the quantity but the
Question: Issue of stock is :- contractor is
Correct Answer Process of reacting by stores
Your Answer Important function of stores bound to accept any order which may be placed on him during the contract
period?
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Correct Answer Rate contracts
Question: Typical examples of direct materials are :- Your Answer Running contracts
Correct Answer Cloth in the manufacture of garment , Wood in the
manufacture True/False
Question: Annual total cost remain constant though stock-turn over rate
of furniture , Fruits in a canning industry
Your Answer Cloth in the manufacture of garment , Wood in the changes.
manufacture of Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
furniture , Fruits in a canning industry , Coolants used in machines
Select The Blank
Select The Blank Question: JIT is ________
Question: Cost of Stock-taking in Annual method is ________. Correct Answer Continuous improvement
Correct Answer Relatively less Your Answer Technique
Your Answer Very High
sts in used equipments are relatively higher.
Multiple Choice Single Answer Correct Answer True
Question: The point of transfer of ownership rights from seller to buyer Your Answer True
is :-
Correct Answer Place of delivery Select The Blank
Your Answer Place of delivery Question: Conformance to ________ is checked against
component drawings.
True/False Correct Answer Dimensions
Question: The trade discount is not allowed as a percentage of Your Answer Dimensions
published

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Multiple Choice Single Answer Question: Black bituminous paint should be applied to rubber
Question: The inventories which refer to the maintenance, repair parts.
and Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
operation supplies which are consumed during process of manufacturing
but do not
Multiple Choice Single Answer
become part of the product is :- Question: Pending purchases indent report :-
Correct Answer MRO inventories Correct Answer Highlights indents yet to be converted in to
Your Answer MRO inventories
purchase-orders
Your Answer Highlights indents yet to be converted in to purchase-
True/False orders
Question: Import substitution in reality should be looked upon as
"Import
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
avoidance" Question: Correct issues must have :-
Correct Answer True Correct Answer Written requisitions , Authorized requisitions
Your Answer True Your Answer Written requisitions , Authorized requisitions , Name of

requisitor
True/False
Question: Deterioration & Obsolescence cost are similar.
Correct Answer False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Your Answer True Question: The following are the actions would help to improve
effectiveness

Select The Blank of materials planning :-


Question: Customs duty is charged on the imported goods as per Correct Answer Accurate forecasting , Computerization , Shorter
________.
Correct Answer Customs tariff rules materials plan period
Your Answer Customs tariff rules Your Answer Accurate forecasting , Computerization , Increase in
lead time

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: In a contract buyer has right to :- Select The Blank
Correct Answer Examine the goods , Reject the goods delivered in Question: Systematic, formal and continuous analysis of all
wrong factors affect

quantity , Reject non conforming goods ________ management function is known as Materials research.
Your Answer Examine the goods , Reject the goods delivered in Correct Answer Materials
wrong quantity Your Answer Materials

, Sue for interest of buyer


True/False
Question: OEM discount is given by the supplier with a view to
Select The Blank widen
Question: ________ of the department refers to the placement of
the customer's base.
Correct Answer True
department in the structure of the company. Your Answer False
Correct Answer Status
Your Answer Location
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: A buyer gives wrong idea to his supplier about his
True/False requirements
Question: Purchasing policies are implemented by framing
procedures and or show a fictitious figure to get some price discount is called as :-
Correct Answer Misrepresentation of facts
rules. Your Answer Misrepresentation of facts
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Purchasing and procurement cost reduction is possible
True/False through :-
Correct Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting

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Your Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting
DN Discrepancy note. Discrepancy note.

Select The Blank


Question: ________ department in almost all companies is the
biggest Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Traffic division is concerned with :-
spending department and the custodian of company's purse. Correct Answer Arrangement of eco. Transportation of incoming and
Correct Answer Purchasing
Your Answer Purchasing outgoing materials
Your Answer Arrangement of eco. Transportation of incoming and
outgoing
Select The Blank
Question: ________ find their use in identification of raw materials
materials,

lubricants, pipelines etc. Multiple Choice Single Answer


Correct Answer Colour codes Question: Issue of stock is :-
Your Answer Colour codes Correct Answer Process of reacting by stores
Your Answer Process of reacting by stores

Select The Blank


Question: ________ is a complex combination of men, machines, True/False
materials and Question: Cancellation of orders on flimsy ground is unethical.
Correct Answer True
tools. Your Answer True
Correct Answer Manufacturing
Your Answer Operation
Select The Blank
Question: Systematic ________of stores is the key to its efficient
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: What is the meaning of storekeeping? operation.
Correct Answer Physical storage of goods under custodianship in a Correct Answer Layout
Your Answer Layout
systematic manner
Your Answer Physical storage of goods under custodianship in a
systematic Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Foreign trade is controlled by Government for :-
manner Correct Answer Promoting export &controlling import
Your Answer Promoting export &controlling import

True/False
Question: Value analysis is the cost reduction technique. Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Correct Answer True Question: In review system-optional replenishment :-
Your Answer True Correct Answer Reorder level is fixed , Review period is fixed
Your Answer Review period is fixed , Reorder level is fixed

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question: Competitive price information must be treated as Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
confidential and Question: The receiving stores copy is used by it :-
Correct Answer To ensure that supplier effects supply of only items
should not be disclosed to the bidders with an intention of allowing them to
ordered on him. , To ensure that supplier does not supply more than the
rebid is :- quantity
Correct Answer Improprieties of bids
Your Answer Improprieties of bids stipulated in the purchase order. , To ensure that the supplier effect
deliveries

Match The Following through the mode of transport asked for by the buyer.
Question: Correct Answer Your Answer Your Answer To ensure that supplier does not supply more than the
quantity
JE Journal Entries Journal Entries
stipulated in the purchase order.
PO Purchase order Purchase order

GRN Goods receipt note Goods receipt note True/False

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Question: A company wishing to use preferred numbers must Question: ________ is the arrangement of items into groups
decide first the according to a

smallest size to be made, then largest size to be made and then the total no. pre determined pattern.
of Correct Answer Classification
Your Answer Classification
sizes to be made.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Main information in the bill of material is :-
Correct Answer Part no. , Material specification , Quantity per assembly
Multiple Choice Single Answer Your Answer Part no. , Material specification , Quantity per assembly
Question: Finished goods means :-
Correct Answer Goods which are ready to ship
Your Answer Goods which are ready to ship Match The Following
Question: Correct Answer Your Answer

True/False LC Labour cost as considered at the time of contract Labour cost as


Question: JIT purchasing is indirectly the activity of pushing
inventory on considered at the time of contract

the suppliers. MA Actual material cost as on date. Actual material cost as on


Correct Answer True date.
Your Answer True
MC Material cost as considered at the time of contractMaterial cost as

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer considered at the time of contract


Question: Quantity discounts are offered when :-
Correct Answer Buyer tempts to produce large quantity , Production is LA Actual labour cost as on date Actual labour cost as on date

higher & cost is less


Your Answer Buyer tempts to produce large quantity , Production is
higher & Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Heat is :-
cost is less Correct Answer An physical agent
Your Answer An physical agent

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: Advantages of fixed price agreements are :- Multiple Choice Single Answer
Correct Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the Question: A formal request to the purchase department, by the
indentor to
buyer who knows from the start, amount he has to pay for the
goods/services. , procure the items mentioned therein and within the indicated time schedule
is :-
They protect buyer from possible financial risks from price escalations Correct Answer Purchase indent
Your Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the Your Answer Purchase indent
buyer

who knows from the start, amount he has to pay for the goods/services. , True/False
They Question: Coal and coke gas used for power generation and
process heating
protect buyer from possible financial risks from price escalations
are direct materials.
Correct Answer False
Select The Blank Your Answer True
Question: Originating department of daily material receipt report
is
Select The Blank
________. Question: In a contract of sale by description the goods sold must
Correct Answer Receiving store be of
Your Answer Receiving store
________ quality.
Correct Answer Merchantable
Select The Blank Your Answer Merchantable

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True/False Your Answer True
Question: Annual total cost remain constant though stock-turn
over rate
True/False
changes. Question: Deterioration & Obsolescence cost are similar.
Correct Answer False Correct Answer False
Your Answer False Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Select The Blank


Question: Obsolescence cost is :- Question: Customs duty is charged on the imported goods as per
Correct Answer Due stock on hand , Part No. / Name ________.
Your Answer Due stock on hand , Cause of the event , Number of Correct Answer Customs tariff rules
turns Your Answer Customs tariff rules

True/False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: Single tender system is used when there is only one Question: In a contract buyer has right to :-
supplier of Correct Answer Examine the goods , Reject the goods delivered in
wrong
the item.
Correct Answer True quantity , Reject non conforming goods
Your Answer True Your Answer Examine the goods , Reject the goods delivered in
wrong quantity

Select The Blank , Sue for interest of buyer


Question: In traditional purchasing, quality is confirmed
________.
Correct Answer On receipt Select The Blank
Your Answer On receipt Question: ________ of the department refers to the placement of
the

True/False department in the structure of the company.


Question: GRN is an important document between supplier, Correct Answer Status
stores, purchase, Your Answer Location

accounts depts.
Correct Answer True True/False
Your Answer True Question: Purchasing policies are implemented by framing
procedures and

Select The Blank rules.


Question: Conformance to ________ is checked against Correct Answer True
component drawings. Your Answer True
Correct Answer Dimensions
Your Answer Dimensions
True/False
Question: Black bituminous paint should be applied to rubber
Multiple Choice Single Answer parts.
Question: The inventories which refer to the maintenance, repair Correct Answer False
and Your Answer False

operation supplies which are consumed during process of manufacturing


but do not Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Pending purchases indent report :-
become part of the product is :- Correct Answer Highlights indents yet to be converted in to
Correct Answer MRO inventories
Your Answer MRO inventories purchase-orders
Your Answer Highlights indents yet to be converted in to purchase-
orders
True/False
Question: Import substitution in reality should be looked upon as
"Import Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Correct issues must have :-
avoidance" Correct Answer Written requisitions , Authorized requisitions
Correct Answer True

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Your Answer Written requisitions , Authorized requisitions , Name of Your Answer Colour codes

requisitor
Select The Blank
Question: ________ is a complex combination of men, machines,
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer materials and
Question: The following are the actions would help to improve
effectiveness tools.
Correct Answer Manufacturing
of materials planning :- Your Answer Operation
Correct Answer Accurate forecasting , Computerization , Shorter

materials plan period Multiple Choice Single Answer


Your Answer Accurate forecasting , Computerization , Increase in Question: What is the meaning of storekeeping?
lead time Correct Answer Physical storage of goods under custodianship in a

systematic manner
Select The Blank Your Answer Physical storage of goods under custodianship in a
Question: Systematic, formal and continuous analysis of all systematic
factors affect
manner
________ management function is known as Materials research.
Correct Answer Materials
Your Answer Materials True/False
Question: Value analysis is the cost reduction technique.
Correct Answer True
True/False Your Answer True
Question: OEM discount is given by the supplier with a view to
widen
Multiple Choice Single Answer
customer's base. Question: Competitive price information must be treated as
Correct Answer True confidential and
Your Answer False
should not be disclosed to the bidders with an intention of allowing them to

Multiple Choice Single Answer rebid is :-


Question: A buyer gives wrong idea to his supplier about his Correct Answer Improprieties of bids
requirements Your Answer Improprieties of bids

or show a fictitious figure to get some price discount is called as :-


Correct Answer Misrepresentation of facts Match The Following
Your Answer Misrepresentation of facts Question: Correct Answer Your Answer

JE Journal Entries Journal Entries


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Purchasing and procurement cost reduction is possible PO Purchase order Purchase order
through :-
Correct Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting GRN Goods receipt note Goods receipt note
Your Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting
DN Discrepancy note. Discrepancy note.

Select The Blank


Question: ________ department in almost all companies is the
biggest Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Traffic division is concerned with :-
spending department and the custodian of company's purse. Correct Answer Arrangement of eco. Transportation of incoming and
Correct Answer Purchasing
Your Answer Purchasing outgoing materials
Your Answer Arrangement of eco. Transportation of incoming and
outgoing
Select The Blank
Question: ________ find their use in identification of raw materials
materials,

lubricants, pipelines etc. Multiple Choice Single Answer


Correct Answer Colour codes Question: Issue of stock is :-

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Correct Answer Process of reacting by stores Question: JIT purchasing is indirectly the activity of pushing
Your Answer Process of reacting by stores inventory on

the suppliers.
True/False Correct Answer True
Question: Cancellation of orders on flimsy ground is unethical. Your Answer True
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Quantity discounts are offered when :-
Select The Blank Correct Answer Buyer tempts to produce large quantity , Production is
Question: Systematic ________of stores is the key to its efficient
higher & cost is less
operation. Your Answer Buyer tempts to produce large quantity , Production is
Correct Answer Layout higher &
Your Answer Layout
cost is less

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question: Foreign trade is controlled by Government for :- Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Correct Answer Promoting export &controlling import Question: Advantages of fixed price agreements are :-
Your Answer Promoting export &controlling import Correct Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the

buyer who knows from the start, amount he has to pay for the
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer goods/services. ,
Question: In review system-optional replenishment :-
Correct Answer Reorder level is fixed , Review period is fixed They protect buyer from possible financial risks from price escalations
Your Answer Review period is fixed , Reorder level is fixed Your Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the
buyer

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer who knows from the start, amount he has to pay for the goods/services. ,
Question: The receiving stores copy is used by it :- They
Correct Answer To ensure that supplier effects supply of only items
protect buyer from possible financial risks from price escalations
ordered on him. , To ensure that supplier does not supply more than the
quantity
Select The Blank
stipulated in the purchase order. , To ensure that the supplier effect Question: Originating department of daily material receipt report
deliveries is

through the mode of transport asked for by the buyer. ________.


Your Answer To ensure that supplier does not supply more than the Correct Answer Receiving store
quantity Your Answer Receiving store

stipulated in the purchase order.


Select The Blank
Question: ________ is the arrangement of items into groups
True/False according to a
Question: A company wishing to use preferred numbers must
decide first the pre determined pattern.
Correct Answer Classification
smallest size to be made, then largest size to be made and then the total no. Your Answer Classification
of

sizes to be made. Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Correct Answer True Question: Main information in the bill of material is :-
Your Answer False Correct Answer Part no. , Material specification , Quantity per assembly
Your Answer Part no. , Material specification , Quantity per assembly

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question: Finished goods means :- Match The Following
Correct Answer Goods which are ready to ship Question: Correct Answer Your Answer
Your Answer Goods which are ready to ship
LC Labour cost as considered at the time of contract Labour cost as

True/False considered at the time of contract

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the item.
MA Actual material cost as on date. Actual material cost as on Correct Answer True
date. Your Answer True

MC Material cost as considered at the time of contract Material cost as


Select The Blank
considered at the time of contract Question: In traditional purchasing, quality is confirmed
________.
LA Actual labour cost as on date Actual labour cost as on date Correct Answer On receipt
Your Answer On receipt

Multiple Choice Single Answer LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTION: S AND ANSWERS


Question: Heat is :-
Correct Answer An physical agent
Your Answer An physical agent
True/False
Question: Bulky items impervious to weather is kept at very safe
Multiple Choice Single Answer place
Question: A formal request to the purchase department, by the
indentor to inside store.
Correct Answer False
procure the items mentioned therein and within the indicated time schedule Your Answer False
is :-
Correct Answer Purchase indent
Your Answer Purchase indent Select The Blank
Question: Petroleum product imports are channealised
through________.
True/False Correct Answer Indian oil corporation
Question: Coal and coke gas used for power generation and Your Answer Indian oil corporation
process heating

are direct materials. Multiple Choice Single Answer


Correct Answer False Question: Procurement by more than one firm by pooling their
Your Answer True requirements

is :-
Select The Blank Correct Answer Cooperative buying
Question: In a contract of sale by description the goods sold must Your Answer Cooperative buying
be of

________ quality. Multiple Choice Single Answer


Correct Answer Merchantable Question: For the inspection of special Cutting tools which
Your Answer Merchantable department is

responsible?
True/False Correct Answer Planning department & inspection department
Question: Annual total cost remain constant though stock-turn Your Answer Maintenance department
over rate

changes. Match The Following


Correct Answer False Question: Correct Answer Your Answer
Your Answer False
Vendor rating Right source Right source

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Replenishment method Right time Right time
Question: Obsolescence cost is :-
Correct Answer Due stock on hand , Part No. / Name Competitive bidding Right price Right price
Your Answer Due stock on hand , Cause of the event , Number of
turns EOQ Right quantity Right quantity

True/False
Question: Single tender system is used when there is only one Multiple Choice Single Answer
supplier of

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Question: The cost incurred in providing adequate insurance :-
cover to the Correct Answer The supplies of goods are guaranteed especially during

materials in transit and in storage is the periods of shortages. , The frequent requests for the price revisions are
Correct Answer Insurance cost
Your Answer Insurance cost avoided , The buyer is sure of the quality of materials.
Your Answer The buyer is sure of the quality of materials. , The
frequent
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Import transactions are subject to following additional requests for the price revisions are avoided , The unnecessary profit on
laws
materials are added by the suppliers.
compared to procurement from sources within the country as :-
Correct Answer Import trade control act ®ulation , Custom act , Central
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
excise Rules 2002 Question: The buyers are asked to adopt the following method for
Your Answer Import trade control act ®ulation , Custom act , Trade follow up
policy act
:-
2000 Correct Answer Telephone , Letters , E-mail, telegram
Your Answer Telephone , Letters , E-mail, telegram

True/False
Question: Projects are usually subjected to uncertainty & often True/False
delay takes Question: Stores is the "Safe Custody" for keeping materials
Correct Answer True
place in completion of projects which results in cost over runs. Your Answer True
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Prices of certain commodity may be fixed by the
True/False government and
Question: Contract whose object is not lawful are not void.
Correct Answer False thereby putting a restriction on both buyer and seller is :-
Your Answer False Correct Answer Government restrictions
Your Answer Government restrictions

True/False
Question: Shortage chasing is intended to remind the supplier of Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
the due Question: A contract terminates under following condition :-
Correct Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by Release ,
date and obtain advance information of expected delays.
Correct Answer False Discharge by novation
Your Answer False Your Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by Release ,
Discharge by

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer novation


Question: Optimal purchase quantity comprises :-
Correct Answer Annual inventory carrying cost , Annual procurement
cost Select The Blank
Your Answer Annual inventory carrying cost , Annual procurement Question: ________ is followed in public sector organizations to
cost , Set-up identify

cost the lowest potential bidder.


Correct Answer Tender system
Your Answer Tender system
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Steel almirahs are used for storage of :-
Correct Answer Expensive items , Scarce items True/False
Your Answer Expensive items , Scarce items , High risk materials Question: The performance of an equipment can not be verified
on the spot

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer if the equipment is not in operation.


Question: Some of the benefits if materials are supplied by the Correct Answer False
buyer are Your Answer True

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MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 3Rd semester (Operations)
Your Answer Cross verification of technical specifications &
Match The Following finalisation of
Question: Correct Answer Your Answer
commercial terms
Speculative buying Bulk purchasing Non perishable items

Capital purchasing Plant and machinery Plant and machinery Select The Blank
Question: Sub contracting decisions must be based on outcome of
Group purchasing Hardware materials Bulk purchasing ________

Service contract Typewriters Hardware materials analysis.


Correct Answer Cost benefit
Your Answer Cost benefit

True/False
Question: Metals should be stored at least 15-20 cm above the Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
ground. Question: Disadvantages of forward buying are :-
Correct Answer True Correct Answer Such a buying may not serve entirely the needs of the
Your Answer True
production department , Price expectations if not realised may result in
major
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Costs involved in materials management are financial loss to the firm. , Large scale obsolescence may result if design
Correct Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax and levies ,
changes occur.
Ordering cost Your Answer Price expectations if not realised may result in major
Your Answer Basic cost of materials , Ordering cost , Overhead financial

loss to the firm. , Large scale obsolescence may result if design changes
Select The Blank occur.
Question: ________ of the department refers to the placement of
the
Multiple Choice Single Answer
department in the structure of the company. Question: Who act as a link between company's financial
Correct Answer Status department and
Your Answer Location
supplier's for timely payment?
Correct Answer Purchase division
True/False Your Answer Purchase division
Question: Value analysis is the cost reduction technique.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: What is the meaning of stores layout?
Correct Answer Physical arrangement of space for storage material
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: For large engineering firms main store could be sub movement, office etc which should provide for most efficient receipt
divided into storage &

:- issue of material
Correct Answer Finished part store , Raw material store , Semi finished Your Answer Physical arrangement of space for storage material
movement,
item store
Your Answer Raw material store , Semi finished item store , Finished office etc which should provide for most efficient receipt storage & issue of
part
material
store

True/False
Multiple Choice Single Answer Question: If item is manufactured in small quantities, set-up cost
Question: In project procurement what work is covered in is high.
detailed Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
engineering stage?
Correct Answer Cross verification of technical specifications &
Select The Blank
finalisation of commercial terms

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MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 3Rd semester (Operations)
Question: ________is suitable for procurement from non-profit Correct Answer Purchasing
making Your Answer Store keeping

organization.
Correct Answer Cost plus zero fee Multiple Choice Single Answer
Your Answer Fixed price agreements with escalation. Question: Mechanical tests are performed to :-
Correct Answer Ascertain the strength of materials
Your Answer Ascertain the strength of materials
Select The Blank
Question: ________ reduce problems of material planning.
Correct Answer Reduction in lead time Multiple Choice Single Answer
Your Answer Reduction in lead time Question: Set-up cost means :-
Correct Answer Cost incurred to replenish the stock of item
manufactured
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: JIT aims at :- at home plant
Correct Answer Reduction in non-value added activities Your Answer Cost incurred to replenish the stock of item
Your Answer Reduction in non-value added activities manufactured at home

plant
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Complaints concerning should be made in such a way
that negative Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: The main responsibility of inventory control division is
reactions are avoided such as :- :-
Correct Answer Delivery failures , Rejection , Shortages Correct Answer Fixing inventory levels
Your Answer Delivery failures , Rejection , Shortages Your Answer Fixing inventory levels

Multiple Choice Single Answer Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: Internal factor influencing materials planning:- Question: Special stores are created where :-
Correct Answer Procurement lead times Correct Answer Material need to be held under the control of the bank ,
Your Answer Procurement lead times
Material need to be held for perishable items , Material need to be held for

Multiple Choice Single Answer explosive & inflammable items


Question: The cost incurred in movement of materials from Your Answer Material need to be held under the control of the bank ,
suppliers works Material

to buyer's works is need to be held for perishable items , Material need to be held for explosive
Correct Answer Freight cost &
Your Answer Freight cost
inflammable items

True/False
Question: Supplier's delivery ratings should be communicated on Select The Blank
periodical Question: ________ is a fundamental form of economical value.
Correct Answer Esteem value
basis. Your Answer Cost value
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Select The Blank
Question: Discrepancies arising out of theft are tends to
Select The Blank ________.
Question: When the costs are balanced, total cost is ________. Correct Answer Profit & Loss a/c
Correct Answer Minimum Your Answer Profit & Loss a/c
Your Answer Fixed

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Multiple Choice Single Answer Question: What is Earnest money?
Question: The process of procurement of raw material, wip, Correct Answer Fixed amount collected along with Tender
finished goods, Your Answer Fixed amount collected along with Tender

jigs, fixtures and other tools and equipments which are required for the

operation and maintenance of a manufacturing plant is known as

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LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

True/False
Question Bulky items impervious to weather is kept at
very safe place inside store.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Select The Blank


Question Petroleum product imports are
channealised through________.
Correct Answer Indian oil corporation
Your Answer Indian oil corporation

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Procurement by more than one firm by
pooling their requirements is :-
Correct Answer Cooperative buying
Your Answer Cooperative buying

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question For the inspection of special Cutting tools
which department is responsible?
Correct Answer Planning department & inspection
department
Your Answer Maintenance department

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Vendor rating Right source Right source
Replenishment Right time Right time
method
Competitive bidding Right price Right price
EOQ Right quantity Right quantity

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The cost incurred in providing adequate
insurance cover to the materials in transit
and in storage is
Correct Answer Insurance cost
Your Answer Insurance cost

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Import transactions are subject to following
additional laws compared to procurement
from sources within the country as :-
Correct Answer Import trade control act ®ulation , Custom
act , Central excise Rules 2002
Your Answer Import trade control act ®ulation , Custom
act , Trade policy act 2000

True/False
Question Projects are usually subjected to
uncertainty & often delay takes place in
completion of projects which results in cost
over runs.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

True/False
Question Contract whose object is not lawful are not
void.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

True/False
Question Shortage chasing is intended to remind the
supplier of the due date and obtain advance
information of expected delays.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Optimal purchase quantity comprises :-
Correct Answer Annual inventory carrying cost , Annual
procurement cost
Your Answer Annual inventory carrying cost , Annual
procurement cost , Set-up cost

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Steel almirahs are used for storage of :-
Correct Answer Expensive items , Scarce items
Your Answer Expensive items , Scarce items , High risk
materials

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Some of the benefits if materials are
supplied by the buyer are :-
Correct Answer The supplies of goods are guaranteed
especially during the periods of shortages. ,
The frequent requests for the price
revisions are avoided , The buyer is sure of
the quality of materials.
Your Answer The buyer is sure of the quality of materials.
, The frequent requests for the price
revisions are avoided , The unnecessary
profit on materials are added by the
suppliers.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question The buyers are asked to adopt the following
method for follow up :-
Correct Answer Telephone , Letters , E-mail, telegram
Your Answer Telephone , Letters , E-mail, telegram

True/False
Question Stores is the "Safe Custody" for keeping
materials
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Prices of certain commodity may be fixed by
the government and thereby putting a
restriction on both buyer and seller is :-
Correct Answer Government restrictions
Your Answer Government restrictions

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question A contract terminates under following
condition :-
Correct Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by
Release , Discharge by novation
Your Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by
Release , Discharge by novation

Select The Blank


Question ________ is followed in public sector
organizations to identify the lowest potential
bidder.
Correct Answer Tender system
Your Answer Tender system

True/False
Question The performance of an equipment can not
be verified on the spot if the equipment is
not in operation.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Speculative buying Bulk purchasing Non perishable
items
Capital purchasing Plant and Plant and machinery
machinery
Group purchasing Hardware materials Bulk purchasing
Service contract Typewriters Hardware materials

True/False
Question Metals should be stored at least 15-20 cm
above the ground.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Costs involved in materials management
are
Correct Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax
and levies , Ordering cost
Your Answer Basic cost of materials , Ordering cost ,
Overhead

Select The Blank


Question ________ of the department refers to the
placement of the department in the
structure of the company.
Correct Answer Status
Your Answer Location

True/False
Question Value analysis is the cost reduction
technique.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question For large engineering firms main store
could be sub divided into :-
Correct Answer Finished part store , Raw material store ,
Semi finished item store
Your Answer Raw material store , Semi finished item
store , Finished part store

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question In project procurement what work is
covered in detailed engineering stage?
Correct Answer Cross verification of technical specifications
& finalisation of commercial terms
Your Answer Cross verification of technical specifications
& finalisation of commercial terms

Select The Blank


Question Sub contracting decisions must be based
on outcome of ________ analysis.
Correct Answer Cost benefit
Your Answer Cost benefit

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Disadvantages of forward buying are :-
Correct Answer Such a buying may not serve entirely the
needs of the production department , Price
expectations if not realised may result in
major financial loss to the firm. , Large scale
obsolescence may result if design changes
occur.
Your Answer Price expectations if not realised may result
in major financial loss to the firm. , Large
scale obsolescence may result if design
changes occur.

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Who act as a link between company's
financial department and supplier's for
timely payment?
Correct Answer Purchase division
Your Answer Purchase division

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question What is the meaning of stores layout?
Correct Answer Physical arrangement of space for storage
material movement, office etc which should
provide for most efficient receipt storage &
issue of material
Your Answer Physical arrangement of space for storage
material movement, office etc which should
provide for most efficient receipt storage &
issue of material

True/False
Question If item is manufactured in small quantities,
set-up cost is high.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question ________is suitable for procurement from
non-profit making organization.
Correct Answer Cost plus zero fee
Your Answer Fixed price agreements with escalation.

Select The Blank


Question ________ reduce problems of material
planning.
Correct Answer Reduction in lead time
Your Answer Reduction in lead time

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question JIT aims at :-
Correct Answer Reduction in non-value added activities
Your Answer Reduction in non-value added activities

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Complaints concerning should be made in
such a way that negative reactions are
avoided such as :-
Correct Answer Delivery failures , Rejection , Shortages
Your Answer Delivery failures , Rejection , Shortages

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Internal factor influencing materials
planning:-
Correct Answer Procurement lead times
Your Answer Procurement lead times

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The cost incurred in movement of materials
from suppliers works to buyer's works is
Correct Answer Freight cost
Your Answer Freight cost

True/False
Question Supplier's delivery ratings should be
communicated on periodical basis.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question When the costs are balanced, total cost is
________.
Correct Answer Minimum
Your Answer Fixed

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The process of procurement of raw
material, wip, finished goods, jigs, fixtures
and other tools and equipments which are
required for the operation and maintenance
of a manufacturing plant is known as
Correct Answer Purchasing
Your Answer Store keeping

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Mechanical tests are performed to :-
Correct Answer Ascertain the strength of materials
Your Answer Ascertain the strength of materials

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Set-up cost means :-
Correct Answer Cost incurred to replenish the stock of item
manufactured at home plant
Your Answer Cost incurred to replenish the stock of item
manufactured at home plant

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The main responsibility of inventory control
division is :-
Correct Answer Fixing inventory levels
Your Answer Fixing inventory levels

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Special stores are created where :-
Correct Answer Material need to be held under the control
of the bank , Material need to be held for
perishable items , Material need to be held
for explosive & inflammable items
Your Answer Material need to be held under the control
of the bank , Material need to be held for
perishable items , Material need to be held
for explosive & inflammable items
Select The Blank
Question ________ is a fundamental form of
economical value.
Correct Answer Esteem value
Your Answer Cost value

Select The Blank


Question Discrepancies arising out of theft are tends
to ________.
Correct Answer Profit & Loss a/c
Your Answer Profit & Loss a/c

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question What is Earnest money?
Correct Answer Fixed amount collected along with Tender
Your Answer Fixed amount collected along with Tender
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question What is Earnest money?
Correct Answer Fixed amount collected along with Tender
Your Answer Money received from Trading

True/False
Question In contract one cannot buy from or sell goods to himself.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Forward buying is best suited for :-
Correct Answer Items which have steady and regular consumption , Basic materials
such as coal, steel, coke etc. , Seasonal items
Your Answer Perishable items , Items which have steady and regular consumption ,
Basic materials such as coal, steel, coke etc. , Seasonal items

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Additional concession given by the seller in non fixed price items are
industry wise fixed and hence the seller is not in a position to give any concession is
called as :-
Correct Answer Concealed discount
Your Answer Trade discount

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Application for an import license must be signed from :-
Correct Answer Proprietor , Partner of firm , Person duly authorized by board of
directors of company
Your Answer Proprietor , Partner of firm , Person permitted by custom office , Person
duly authorized by board of directors of company

True/False
Question Small parcels, Samples, gifts which are received from other countries
provisions of import policy & customs not applied on them.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Good evaluation system Identification of weak spots Customer satisfaction

Supply chain management Customer satisfaction Identification of weak spots


Cost reduction Annual savings Annual savings

Codification index Measurement of cost improvement Part of stores function

Select The Blank


Question A combination of fixed price with a clause to increase price to compensate
the supplier for justified cost increases on account of changes in price of raw material,
Government. levies, power etc. at the time of dispatch is ________.
Correct Answer Fixed price agreements with escalation.
Your Answer Cost plus percentage of cost.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Purchasing and procurement cost reduction is possible through :-
Correct Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting
Your Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting , Local
purchasing

True/False
Question Safety stock forms a fixed portion of inventories.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question ________store stocks material hypothecated with banks & to stock excisable
goods.
Correct Answer Bonded
Your Answer Inward

True/False
Question Turnover discount is usually related to the annual business and is paid in the
form of credit note at the end of the year.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question ________ refers to the procurement of the requirements of all departments of
the firm by a central purchase organization.
Correct Answer Centralisation
Your Answer Centralisation

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Goods receipt note also called as :-
Correct Answer Goods inward note , Receipt cum inspection advice , Material inward
note
Your Answer Receipt cum inspection advice , Material inward note , Discrepancy
note. , Goods inward note

Select The Blank


Question Stock-out is nothing but ________.
Correct Answer Stock get depleted before receipt
Your Answer Organisational failure

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question The registration of the firm may be cancelled and its name may be removed
from the list for following reasons :-
Correct Answer If the firm fails to execute contract satisfactorily. , If the firm fails to
furnish income tax clearance certificate as required under the rules. , If the firm runs into
loss for 2 consecutive years any time after the first registration.
Your Answer If the firm is not declared insolvent , If the firm fails to execute contract
satisfactorily. , If the firm fails to furnish income tax clearance certificate as required
under the rules. , If the firm runs into loss for 2 consecutive years any time after the first
registration.

Select The Blank


Question ________management can assist the procast of standardization.
Correct Answer Materials
Your Answer Materials

Select The Blank


Question ________is reimbursement of actual costs plus fixed fee.
Correct Answer Cost plus fixed fee
Your Answer Fixed price agreements with escalation.

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Climatic & environmental agent is :-
Correct Answer Temperature
Your Answer Temperature

Select The Blank


Question ________clause should be inserted in the purchase order of items critical to
project to induce supplier for early completion of the orders.
Correct Answer Bonus
Your Answer Bonus

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Mechanical tests are performed to :-
Correct Answer Ascertain the strength of materials
Your Answer Ascertain the quality of materials

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question What is the identification & location of stock in store?
Correct Answer Formulating & updating a system of stores and coding to items which
should ensure efficient identification & location of goods.
Your Answer Formulating & updating a system of stores and coding to items which
should ensure efficient identification & location of goods.

True/False
Question Training of vendors in JIT concepts brings an end to the adversarial
relationships.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Stock-out is due to :-
Correct Answer Unusual high demands , Delay in deliveries
Your Answer Unusual high demands , Delay in deliveries , Attitude of the staff ,
Machine break-down

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer

New design introduction Value analysis Tradable product

Exchange value Tradable product Production cost

Unnecessary cost Lack of standardization Lack of standardization

Value analysis Motivation to employees Value analysis

True/False
Question Cost of capacity which may be rendered idle if the item currently being
manufactured in purchased needs to be added to the cost to buy.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question The sub system of numerical system involves following :-
Correct Answer Decimal code , Block code system , Sequential code
Your Answer Sequential code , Decimal code , Binary code , Block code system

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question A contract terminates under following condition :-
Correct Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by Release , Discharge by
novation
Your Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by Release , Discharge by
Disability , Discharge by novation

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Instantaneous replenishment means :-
Correct Answer Quantity manufactured as per Work-Order & delivered to stores in full
Your Answer Quantity manufactured is more than Work-Order

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Machinery spares does not include :-
Correct Answer Milling cutters
Your Answer Milling cutters

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Higher price is usually charged when the quantity required is small. Bigger
quantities on the other hand give the buyer a leverage to negotiate for better price is :-
Correct Answer Quantity requirements
Your Answer Quantity requirements

True/False
Question Surplus items are listed out in descending order of their value.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question ________ reduce problems of material planning.
Correct Answer Reduction in lead time
Your Answer Reduction in lead time

True/False
Question Ex-works means sale is made on rail/truck at the station of dispatch.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question Indian railways carry almost ________ goods & passenger traffic.
Correct Answer 0.75
Your Answer 0.8

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Issue of stock is :-
Correct Answer Process of reacting by stores
Your Answer Important function of stores

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Typical examples of direct materials are :-
Correct Answer Cloth in the manufacture of garment , Wood in the manufacture of
furniture , Fruits in a canning industry
Your Answer Cloth in the manufacture of garment , Wood in the manufacture of
furniture , Fruits in a canning industry , Coolants used in machines

Select The Blank


Question Cost of Stock-taking in Annual method is ________.
Correct Answer Relatively less
Your Answer Very High

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The point of transfer of ownership rights from seller to buyer is :-
Correct Answer Place of delivery
Your Answer Place of delivery

True/False
Question The trade discount is not allowed as a percentage of published price.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Costs involved in materials management are
Correct Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax and levies , Ordering cost
Your Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax and levies , Ordering cost ,
Overhead

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Discolourisation of soaps is due to :-
Correct Answer Exposure to light , Moisture
Your Answer Exposure to light , Moisture , Use of excess chemicals while
manufacturing , Keeping in cold

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Stock taking is the responsibility of :-
Correct Answer Stores
Your Answer Stores

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Material intimation note serves as :-
Correct Answer Indentor , Purchase department
Your Answer Indentor , Purchase department , Stores staff , Entire factory

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Which contract does not specify the quantity but the contractor is bound to
accept any order which may be placed on him during the contract period?
Correct Answer Rate contracts
Your Answer Running contracts

True/False
Question Annual total cost remain constant though stock-turn over rate changes.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Select The Blank


Question JIT is ________
Correct Answer Continuous improvement
Your Answer Technique
LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The method used for making purchases of proprietary items is :-

Correct Answer Single tender

Your Answer Limited tender

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Cent per cent inspection is done for :-

Correct Answer Functionally critical parts

Your Answer Seasonal items

Select The Blank


Question Lower the cycle time, lower is ________

Correct Answer Inventory

Your Answer Cost

Select The Blank


Question ________ reduce problems of material planning.

Correct Answer Reduction in lead time

Your Answer Increase in demand

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Contents of redundancy report are :-

Correct Answer Item code , Stock on hand

Your Answer Item code , Stock on hand , Number of Reviews

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The main responsibility of inventory control division is :-

Correct Answer Fixing inventory levels

Your Answer Offering materials to Q.C. for verification of quality.

Select The Blank


Question In order to make purchasing effective and to resolve the allied
problems, there is ________ under the directorate.
Correct Answer Planning and development wing

Your Answer Planning and development wing

True/False
Question No restrictions are on rail transport.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question In F.O.R. contract seller is responsible for :-

Correct Answer Arranging for movement of goods to the transporter's godown ,


Safe loading on into the vehicle , Keeping the material in
deliverable state
Your Answer Paying for the local transport , Arranging for movement of goods
to the transporter's godown , Safe loading on into the vehicle

True/False
Question Consignor & Consignee's name is must for every transport
mode.
Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Which of the following is not the external factor influencing
materials planning?
Correct Answer Corporate objective

Your Answer Corporate objective

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question In MRP system :-

Correct Answer Item demand is dependent

Your Answer There is no stock out

True/False
Question Single tender system is used when there is only one supplier of
the item.
Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Advantages of fixed price agreements are :-

Correct Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the buyer
who knows from the start, amount he has to pay for the
goods/services. , They protect buyer from possible financial risks
from price escalations
Your Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the buyer
who knows from the start, amount he has to pay for the
goods/services. , They protect buyer from possible financial risks
from price escalations

Select The Blank


Question Function which do not contribute to functional value is called as
________.
Correct Answer Auxiliary function

Your Answer Relative function

Select The Blank


Question ________ is the arrangement of items into groups according to a
pre determined pattern.
Correct Answer Classification

Your Answer Classification

Select The Blank


Question Conformance to ________ is decided on the basis of tests and
trial runs.
Correct Answer Performance

Your Answer Materials specification

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Salient features of the working of the price panel are as under :-

Correct Answer Usage value above which the panel is to approve of the price is
specified. , Vendor development department is required to give
cost break up to the secretary of the price panel , Members of
the panel meet to scrutinize and discuss the cost aspects.
Your Answer Usage value above which the panel is to approve of the price is
specified. , Vendor development department is required to give
cost break up to the secretary of the price panel , Members of
the panel meet to scrutinize and discuss the cost aspects.

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question A higher price is usually demanded for the critical items since
buyers have lesser options available compared to other items
where many alternative sources are available is :-
Correct Answer Quality requirements

Your Answer Quality requirements

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Good buyer -seller relations provide a good ground for
negotiation while strained relations make the supplier quote
higher is :-
Correct Answer Buyer seller relationships

Your Answer Demand and supply condition

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Secondary function :-

Correct Answer Do not prevent the product from primary function

Your Answer Prevent the product from primary function

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Material Gate-Pass includes :-

Correct Answer Description of item , Quantity

Your Answer Description of item , Quantity , Name of the transporter

True/False
Question Negotiation should end up with an unhappy supplier.

Correct Answer False

Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Objectives of material research are :-

Correct Answer To improve capability of purchase department to visualize


problems which may be encountered in future. , To make
optimum utilization of available resources , To provide the
enterprise a competitive edge.
Your Answer To improve capability of purchase department to visualize
problems which may be encountered in future. , To make
optimum utilization of available resources , To provide the
enterprise a competitive edge.

True/False
Question Lead time information is required for determination of safety
stock.
Correct Answer False

Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question Systematic ________of stores is the key to its efficient
operation.
Correct Answer Layout

Your Answer Layout

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Annual ICC is formulated as :-

Correct Answer 1/2 q x Cu x I

Your Answer [ q x Cu x i ] 1/2

True/False
Question Projects are usually subjected to uncertainty & often delay takes
place in completion of projects which results in cost over runs.
Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Optimal purchase quantity comprises :-

Correct Answer Annual inventory carrying cost , Annual procurement cost

Your Answer Annual inventory carrying cost , Annual procurement cost , Basic
cost of an item

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Rodents Fumigation of stores Chemical treatment

IS 1644 Personal hazard, fire Personal hazard, fire


safety of buildings safety of buildings
Fungi & white ants Fungicides Fungicides

Daily closing stock Key movement register Chemical treatment

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question The responsibilities of purchase department includes :-
Correct Answer Locating supplier , Image building , Pre delivery follow up and
shortage chasing
Your Answer Locating supplier , Maintaining records of shortages , Pre
delivery follow up and shortage chasing

Select The Blank


Question Wrapping materials are________ materials.

Correct Answer Packaging

Your Answer Packaging

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Limit gauges are used to verify :-

Correct Answer Whether the product is within the specification

Your Answer Measuring instruments

Select The Blank


Question Probability theory ensures ________.

Correct Answer Degree of confidence in acceptance of quality

Your Answer Degree of confidence in acceptance of quality

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Speculative buying Bulk purchasing Bulk purchasing

Capital purchasing Plant and machinery Non perishable items

Group purchasing Hardware materials Hardware materials

Service contract Typewriters Plant and machinery

True/False
Question Issue of stock is the process of reacting by stores management.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Internal lead time can be reduced :-
Correct Answer By selectively delegating the powers , By developing local
vendor
Your Answer By selectively delegating the powers , By better paper-work , By
controlling wastage

True/False
Question A company wishing to use preferred numbers must decide first
the smallest size to be made, then largest size to be made and
then the total no. of sizes to be made.
Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Economic disposal of scrap means :-

Correct Answer Use within the organisation , Auction

Your Answer Auction , Disposal at normal price , Disposal at profitable price

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question The four main wings of DGS & D includes the following :-

Correct Answer The supplies wing , The inspection wing , The disposal wing

Your Answer The supplies wing , The inspection wing , The control wing

Select The Blank


Question Documents used in receiving materials are of ________

Correct Answer Four types

Your Answer Four types

Select The Blank


Question The buyer, while using ________ tactic, may present the
supplier with a budgeted price for the product which is much
lower than the supplier's quoted price.
Correct Answer Bogies

Your Answer Bogies

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Capacity cost means :-

Correct Answer Cost of idle capacity

Your Answer Cost of capacity hired


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question A contract is discharged if it is impossible to perform under
following causes :-
Correct Answer Death of promisee in a contract , Change in legislation , Change
in circumstances under which the contract was entered into.
Your Answer Death of promisee in a contract , Change in legislation , Change
in circumstances under which the contract was entered into.

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question In instantaneous replenishment system :-

Correct Answer Item consumption demand rate is constant

Your Answer Item consumption demand rate is constant

True/False
Question Maintenance and repair costs in used equipments are relatively
higher.
Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

True/False
Question GRN is an important document between supplier, stores,
purchase, accounts depts.
Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question What is Earnest money?
Correct Answer Fixed amount collected along with Tender
Your Answer Money received from Trading

True/False
Question In contract one cannot buy from or sell goods to himself.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Forward buying is best suited for :-
Correct Answer Items which have steady and regular consumption , Basic materials
such as coal, steel, coke etc. , Seasonal items
Your Answer Perishable items , Items which have steady and regular consumption ,
Basic materials such as coal, steel, coke etc. , Seasonal items

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Additional concession given by the seller in non fixed price items are
industry wise fixed and hence the seller is not in a position to give any concession is
called as :-
Correct Answer Concealed discount
Your Answer Trade discount

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Application for an import license must be signed from :-
Correct Answer Proprietor , Partner of firm , Person duly authorized by board of
directors of company
Your Answer Proprietor , Partner of firm , Person permitted by custom office , Person
duly authorized by board of directors of company

True/False
Question Small parcels, Samples, gifts which are received from other countries
provisions of import policy & customs not applied on them.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Good evaluation system Identification of weak spots Customer satisfaction

Supply chain management Customer satisfaction Identification of weak spots


Cost reduction Annual savings Annual savings

Codification index Measurement of cost improvement Part of stores function

Select The Blank


Question A combination of fixed price with a clause to increase price to compensate
the supplier for justified cost increases on account of changes in price of raw material,
Government. levies, power etc. at the time of dispatch is ________.
Correct Answer Fixed price agreements with escalation.
Your Answer Cost plus percentage of cost.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Purchasing and procurement cost reduction is possible through :-
Correct Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting
Your Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting , Local
purchasing

True/False
Question Safety stock forms a fixed portion of inventories.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question ________store stocks material hypothecated with banks & to stock excisable
goods.
Correct Answer Bonded
Your Answer Inward

True/False
Question Turnover discount is usually related to the annual business and is paid in the
form of credit note at the end of the year.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question ________ refers to the procurement of the requirements of all departments of
the firm by a central purchase organization.
Correct Answer Centralisation
Your Answer Centralisation

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Goods receipt note also called as :-
Correct Answer Goods inward note , Receipt cum inspection advice , Material inward
note
Your Answer Receipt cum inspection advice , Material inward note , Discrepancy
note. , Goods inward note

Select The Blank


Question Stock-out is nothing but ________.
Correct Answer Stock get depleted before receipt
Your Answer Organisational failure

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question The registration of the firm may be cancelled and its name may be removed
from the list for following reasons :-
Correct Answer If the firm fails to execute contract satisfactorily. , If the firm fails to
furnish income tax clearance certificate as required under the rules. , If the firm runs into
loss for 2 consecutive years any time after the first registration.
Your Answer If the firm is not declared insolvent , If the firm fails to execute contract
satisfactorily. , If the firm fails to furnish income tax clearance certificate as required
under the rules. , If the firm runs into loss for 2 consecutive years any time after the first
registration.

Select The Blank


Question ________management can assist the procast of standardization.
Correct Answer Materials
Your Answer Materials

Select The Blank


Question ________is reimbursement of actual costs plus fixed fee.
Correct Answer Cost plus fixed fee
Your Answer Fixed price agreements with escalation.

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Climatic & environmental agent is :-
Correct Answer Temperature
Your Answer Temperature

Select The Blank


Question ________clause should be inserted in the purchase order of items critical to
project to induce supplier for early completion of the orders.
Correct Answer Bonus
Your Answer Bonus

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Mechanical tests are performed to :-
Correct Answer Ascertain the strength of materials
Your Answer Ascertain the quality of materials

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question What is the identification & location of stock in store?
Correct Answer Formulating & updating a system of stores and coding to items which
should ensure efficient identification & location of goods.
Your Answer Formulating & updating a system of stores and coding to items which
should ensure efficient identification & location of goods.

True/False
Question Training of vendors in JIT concepts brings an end to the adversarial
relationships.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Stock-out is due to :-
Correct Answer Unusual high demands , Delay in deliveries
Your Answer Unusual high demands , Delay in deliveries , Attitude of the staff ,
Machine break-down

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer

New design introduction Value analysis Tradable product

Exchange value Tradable product Production cost

Unnecessary cost Lack of standardization Lack of standardization

Value analysis Motivation to employees Value analysis

True/False
Question Cost of capacity which may be rendered idle if the item currently being
manufactured in purchased needs to be added to the cost to buy.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question The sub system of numerical system involves following :-
Correct Answer Decimal code , Block code system , Sequential code
Your Answer Sequential code , Decimal code , Binary code , Block code system

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question A contract terminates under following condition :-
Correct Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by Release , Discharge by
novation
Your Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by Release , Discharge by
Disability , Discharge by novation

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Instantaneous replenishment means :-
Correct Answer Quantity manufactured as per Work-Order & delivered to stores in full
Your Answer Quantity manufactured is more than Work-Order

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Machinery spares does not include :-
Correct Answer Milling cutters
Your Answer Milling cutters

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Higher price is usually charged when the quantity required is small. Bigger
quantities on the other hand give the buyer a leverage to negotiate for better price is :-
Correct Answer Quantity requirements
Your Answer Quantity requirements

True/False
Question Surplus items are listed out in descending order of their value.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question ________ reduce problems of material planning.
Correct Answer Reduction in lead time
Your Answer Reduction in lead time

True/False
Question Ex-works means sale is made on rail/truck at the station of dispatch.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question Indian railways carry almost ________ goods & passenger traffic.
Correct Answer 0.75
Your Answer 0.8

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Issue of stock is :-
Correct Answer Process of reacting by stores
Your Answer Important function of stores

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Typical examples of direct materials are :-
Correct Answer Cloth in the manufacture of garment , Wood in the manufacture of
furniture , Fruits in a canning industry
Your Answer Cloth in the manufacture of garment , Wood in the manufacture of
furniture , Fruits in a canning industry , Coolants used in machines

Select The Blank


Question Cost of Stock-taking in Annual method is ________.
Correct Answer Relatively less
Your Answer Very High

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The point of transfer of ownership rights from seller to buyer is :-
Correct Answer Place of delivery
Your Answer Place of delivery

True/False
Question The trade discount is not allowed as a percentage of published price.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Costs involved in materials management are
Correct Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax and levies , Ordering cost
Your Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax and levies , Ordering cost ,
Overhead

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Discolourisation of soaps is due to :-
Correct Answer Exposure to light , Moisture
Your Answer Exposure to light , Moisture , Use of excess chemicals while
manufacturing , Keeping in cold

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Stock taking is the responsibility of :-
Correct Answer Stores
Your Answer Stores

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Material intimation note serves as :-
Correct Answer Indentor , Purchase department
Your Answer Indentor , Purchase department , Stores staff , Entire factory

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Which contract does not specify the quantity but the contractor is bound to
accept any order which may be placed on him during the contract period?
Correct Answer Rate contracts
Your Answer Running contracts

True/False
Question Annual total cost remain constant though stock-turn over rate changes.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Select The Blank


Question JIT is ________
Correct Answer Continuous improvement
Your Answer Technique
Select The Blank
Question Conformance to ________ is checked against component drawings.

Correct Answer Dimensions

Your Answer Dimensions

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The inventories which refer to the maintenance, repair and operation supplies which
are consumed during process of manufacturing but do not become part of the
product is :-
Correct Answer MRO inventories

Your An swer MRO inventories

True/False
Question Import substitution in reality should be looked upon as "Import avoidance"

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

True/False
Question Deterioration & Obsolescence cost are similar.

Correct Answer False

Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question Customs duty is charged on the imported goods as per ________.

Correct Answer Customs tariff rules

Your Answer Customs tariff rules

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question In a contract buyer has right to :-

Correct Answer Examine the goods , Reject the goods delivered in wrong quantity , Reject non
conforming goods
Your Answer Examine the goods , Reject the goods delivered in wrong quantity , Sue for interest
of buyer

Select The Blank


Question ________ of the department refers to the placement of the department in the
structure of the company.
Correct Answer Status

Your Answer Location

True/False
Question Purchasing policies are implemented by framing procedures and rules.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

True/False
Question Black bituminous paint should be applied to rubber parts.

Correct Answer False

Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Pending purchases indent report :-

Correct Answer Highlights indents yet to be converted in to purchase-orders

Your Answer Highlights indents yet to be converted in to purchase-orders

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Correct issues must have :-

Correct Answer Written requisitions , Authorized requisitions

Your Answer Written requisitions , Authorized requisitions , Name of requisitor

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question The following are the actions would help to improve effectiveness of materials
planning :-
Correct Answer Accurate forecasting , Computerization , Shorter materials plan period

Your Answer Accurate forecasting , Computerization , Increase in lead time

Select The Blank


Question Systematic, formal and continuous analysis of all factors affect ________
management function is known as Materials research.
Correct Answer Materials

Your Answer Materials

True/False
Question OEM discount is given by the supplier with a view to widen customer's base.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question A buyer gives wrong idea to his supplier about his requirements or show a fictitious
figure to get some price discount is called as :-
Correct Answer Misrepresentation of facts

Your Answer Misrepresentation of facts

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Purchasing and procurement cost reduction is possible through :-

Correct Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting

Your Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting

Select The Blank


Question ________ department in almost all companies is the biggest spending department
and the custodian of company's purse.
Correct Answer Purchasing

Your Answer Purchasing

Select The Blank


Question ________ find their use in identification of raw materials, lubricants, pipelines etc.

Correct Answer Colour codes

Your Answer Colour codes

Select The Blank


Question ________ is a complex combination of men, machines, materials and tools.

Correct Answer Manufacturing

Your Answer Operation

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question What is the meaning of storekeeping?

Correct Answer Physical storage of goods under custodianship in a systematic manner

Your Answer Physical storage of goods under custodianship in a systematic manner

True/False
Question Value analysis is the cost reduction technique.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Competitive price information must be treated as confidential and should not be
disclosed to the bidders with an intention of allowing them to rebid is :-
Correct Answer Improprieties of bids

Your Answer Improprieties of bids

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer

JE Journal Entries Journal Entries

PO Purchase order Purchase order

GRN Goods receipt note Goods receipt note

DN Discrepancy note. Discrepancy note.

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Traffic division is concerned with :-

Correct Answer Arrangement of eco. Transportation of incoming and outgoing materials

Your Answer Arrangement of eco. Transportation of incoming and outgoing materials

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Issue of stock is :-

Correct Answer Process of reacting by stores

Your Answer Process of reacting by stores

True/False
Question Cancellation of orders on flimsy ground is unethical.

Correct Answer True

Your An swer True

Select The Blank


Question Systematic ________of stores is the key to its efficient operation.

Correct Answer Layout

Your Answer Layout

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Foreign trade is controlled by Government for :-

Correct Answer Promoting export &controlling import

Your Answer Promoting export &controlling import

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question In review system-optional replenishment :-

Correct Answer Reorder level is fixed , Review period is fixed

Your Answer Review period is fixed , Reorder level is fixed

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question The receiving stores copy is used by it :-

Correct Answer To ensure that supplier effects supply of only items ordered on him. , To ensure that
supplier does not supply more than the quantity stipulated in the purchase order. ,
To ensure that the supplier effect deliveries through the mode of transport asked for
by the buyer.
Your Answer To ensure that supplier does not supply more than the quantity stipulated in the
purchase order.

True/False
Question A company wishing to use preferred numbers must decide first the smallest size to
be made, then largest size to be made and then the total no. of sizes to be made.
Correct Answer True

Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Finished goods means :-

Correct Answer Goods which are ready to ship

Your Answer Goods which are ready to ship

True/False
Question JIT purchasing is indirectly the activity of pushing inventory on the suppliers.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Quantity discounts are offered when :-

Correct Answer Buyer tempts to produce large quantity , Production is higher & cost is less
Your Answer Buyer tempts to produce large quantity , Production is higher & cost is less

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Advantages of fixed price agreements are :-

Correct Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the buyer who knows from the
start, amount he has to pay for the goods/services. , They protect buyer from
possible financial risks from price escalations
Your Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the buyer who knows from the
start, amount he has to pay for the goods/services. , They protect buyer from
possible financial risks from price escalations

Select The Blank


Question Originating department of daily material receipt report is ________.

Correct Answer Receiving store

Your Answer Receiving store

Select The Blank


Question ________ is the arrangement of items into groups according to a pre determined
pattern.
Correct Answer Classification

Your Answer Classification

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Main information in the bill of material is :-

Correct Answer Part no. , Material specification , Quantity per assembly

Your Answer Part no. , Material specification , Quantity per assembly

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer

LC Labour cost as considered at the Labour cost as considered at the


time of contract time of contract
MA Actual material cost as on date. Actual material cost as on date.

MC Material cost as considered at Material cost as considered at the


the time of contract time of contract
LA Actual labour cost as on date Actual labour cost as on date

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Heat is :-
Correct Answer An physical agent

Your Answer An physical agent

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question A formal request to the purchase department, by the indentor to procure the items
mentioned therein and within the indicated time schedule is :-
Correct Answer Purchase indent

Your Answer Purchase indent

True/False
Question Coal and coke gas used for power generation and process heating are direct
materials.
Correct Answer False

Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question In a contract of sale by description the goods sold must be of ________ quality.

Correct Answer Merchantable

Your Answer Merchantable

True/False
Question Annual total cost remain constant though stock-turn over rate changes.

Correct Answer False

Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Obsolescence cost is :-

Correct Answer Due stock on hand , Part No. / Name

Your Answer Due stock on hand , Cause of the event , Number of turns

True/False
Question Single tender system is used when there is only one supplier of the item.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question In traditional purchasing, quality is confirmed ________.

Correct Answer On receipt

Your Answer On receipt


Select The Blank
Question Conformance to ________ is checked against component drawings.

Correct Answer Dimensions

Your Answer Dimensions

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The inventories which refer to the maintenance, repair and operation supplies which
are consumed during process of manufacturing but do not become part of the
product is :-
Correct Answer MRO inventories

Your An swer MRO inventories

True/False
Question Import substitution in reality should be looked upon as "Import avoidance"

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

True/False
Question Deterioration & Obsolescence cost are similar.

Correct Answer False

Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question Customs duty is charged on the imported goods as per ________.

Correct Answer Customs tariff rules

Your Answer Customs tariff rules

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question In a contract buyer has right to :-

Correct Answer Examine the goods , Reject the goods delivered in wrong quantity , Reject non
conforming goods
Your Answer Examine the goods , Reject the goods delivered in wrong quantity , Sue for interest
of buyer

Select The Blank


Question ________ of the department refers to the placement of the department in the
structure of the company.
Correct Answer Status

Your Answer Location

True/False
Question Purchasing policies are implemented by framing procedures and rules.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

True/False
Question Black bituminous paint should be applied to rubber parts.

Correct Answer False

Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Pending purchases indent report :-

Correct Answer Highlights indents yet to be converted in to purchase-orders

Your Answer Highlights indents yet to be converted in to purchase-orders

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Correct issues must have :-

Correct Answer Written requisitions , Authorized requisitions

Your Answer Written requisitions , Authorized requisitions , Name of requisitor

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question The following are the actions would help to improve effectiveness of materials
planning :-
Correct Answer Accurate forecasting , Computerization , Shorter materials plan period

Your Answer Accurate forecasting , Computerization , Increase in lead time

Select The Blank


Question Systematic, formal and continuous analysis of all factors affect ________
management function is known as Materials research.
Correct Answer Materials

Your Answer Materials

True/False
Question OEM discount is given by the supplier with a view to widen customer's base.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question A buyer gives wrong idea to his supplier about his requirements or show a fictitious
figure to get some price discount is called as :-
Correct Answer Misrepresentation of facts

Your Answer Misrepresentation of facts

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Purchasing and procurement cost reduction is possible through :-

Correct Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting

Your Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting

Select The Blank


Question ________ department in almost all companies is the biggest spending department
and the custodian of company's purse.
Correct Answer Purchasing

Your Answer Purchasing

Select The Blank


Question ________ find their use in identification of raw materials, lubricants, pipelines etc.

Correct Answer Colour codes

Your Answer Colour codes

Select The Blank


Question ________ is a complex combination of men, machines, materials and tools.

Correct Answer Manufacturing

Your Answer Operation

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question What is the meaning of storekeeping?

Correct Answer Physical storage of goods under custodianship in a systematic manner

Your Answer Physical storage of goods under custodianship in a systematic manner

True/False
Question Value analysis is the cost reduction technique.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Competitive price information must be treated as confidential and should not be
disclosed to the bidders with an intention of allowing them to rebid is :-
Correct Answer Improprieties of bids

Your Answer Improprieties of bids

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer

JE Journal Entries Journal Entries

PO Purchase order Purchase order

GRN Goods receipt note Goods receipt note

DN Discrepancy note. Discrepancy note.

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Traffic division is concerned with :-

Correct Answer Arrangement of eco. Transportation of incoming and outgoing materials

Your Answer Arrangement of eco. Transportation of incoming and outgoing materials

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Issue of stock is :-

Correct Answer Process of reacting by stores

Your Answer Process of reacting by stores

True/False
Question Cancellation of orders on flimsy ground is unethical.

Correct Answer True

Your An swer True

Select The Blank


Question Systematic ________of stores is the key to its efficient operation.

Correct Answer Layout

Your Answer Layout

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Foreign trade is controlled by Government for :-

Correct Answer Promoting export &controlling import

Your Answer Promoting export &controlling import

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question In review system-optional replenishment :-

Correct Answer Reorder level is fixed , Review period is fixed

Your Answer Review period is fixed , Reorder level is fixed

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question The receiving stores copy is used by it :-

Correct Answer To ensure that supplier effects supply of only items ordered on him. , To ensure that
supplier does not supply more than the quantity stipulated in the purchase order. ,
To ensure that the supplier effect deliveries through the mode of transport asked for
by the buyer.
Your Answer To ensure that supplier does not supply more than the quantity stipulated in the
purchase order.

True/False
Question A company wishing to use preferred numbers must decide first the smallest size to
be made, then largest size to be made and then the total no. of sizes to be made.
Correct Answer True

Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Finished goods means :-

Correct Answer Goods which are ready to ship

Your Answer Goods which are ready to ship

True/False
Question JIT purchasing is indirectly the activity of pushing inventory on the suppliers.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Quantity discounts are offered when :-

Correct Answer Buyer tempts to produce large quantity , Production is higher & cost is less
Your Answer Buyer tempts to produce large quantity , Production is higher & cost is less

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Advantages of fixed price agreements are :-

Correct Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the buyer who knows from the
start, amount he has to pay for the goods/services. , They protect buyer from
possible financial risks from price escalations
Your Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the buyer who knows from the
start, amount he has to pay for the goods/services. , They protect buyer from
possible financial risks from price escalations

Select The Blank


Question Originating department of daily material receipt report is ________.

Correct Answer Receiving store

Your Answer Receiving store

Select The Blank


Question ________ is the arrangement of items into groups according to a pre determined
pattern.
Correct Answer Classification

Your Answer Classification

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Main information in the bill of material is :-

Correct Answer Part no. , Material specification , Quantity per assembly

Your Answer Part no. , Material specification , Quantity per assembly

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer

LC Labour cost as considered at the Labour cost as considered at the


time of contract time of contract
MA Actual material cost as on date. Actual material cost as on date.

MC Material cost as considered at Material cost as considered at the


the time of contract time of contract
LA Actual labour cost as on date Actual labour cost as on date

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Heat is :-
Correct Answer An physical agent

Your Answer An physical agent

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question A formal request to the purchase department, by the indentor to procure the items
mentioned therein and within the indicated time schedule is :-
Correct Answer Purchase indent

Your Answer Purchase indent

True/False
Question Coal and coke gas used for power generation and process heating are direct
materials.
Correct Answer False

Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question In a contract of sale by description the goods sold must be of ________ quality.

Correct Answer Merchantable

Your Answer Merchantable

True/False
Question Annual total cost remain constant though stock-turn over rate changes.

Correct Answer False

Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Obsolescence cost is :-

Correct Answer Due stock on hand , Part No. / Name

Your Answer Due stock on hand , Cause of the event , Number of turns

True/False
Question Single tender system is used when there is only one supplier of the item.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question In traditional purchasing, quality is confirmed ________.

Correct Answer On receipt

Your Answer On receipt


LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

True/False
Question Bulky items impervious to weather is kept at
very safe place inside store.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Select The Blank


Question Petroleum product imports are
channealised through________.
Correct Answer Indian oil corporation
Your Answer Indian oil corporation

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Procurement by more than one firm by
pooling their requirements is :-
Correct Answer Cooperative buying
Your Answer Cooperative buying

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question For the inspection of special Cutting tools
which department is responsible?
Correct Answer Planning department & inspection
department
Your Answer Maintenance department

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Vendor rating Right source Right source
Replenishment Right time Right time
method
Competitive bidding Right price Right price
EOQ Right quantity Right quantity

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The cost incurred in providing adequate
insurance cover to the materials in transit
and in storage is
Correct Answer Insurance cost
Your Answer Insurance cost

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Import transactions are subject to following
additional laws compared to procurement
from sources within the country as :-
Correct Answer Import trade control act ®ulation , Custom
act , Central excise Rules 2002
Your Answer Import trade control act ®ulation , Custom
act , Trade policy act 2000

True/False
Question Projects are usually subjected to
uncertainty & often delay takes place in
completion of projects which results in cost
over runs.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

True/False
Question Contract whose object is not lawful are not
void.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

True/False
Question Shortage chasing is intended to remind the
supplier of the due date and obtain advance
information of expected delays.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Optimal purchase quantity comprises :-
Correct Answer Annual inventory carrying cost , Annual
procurement cost
Your Answer Annual inventory carrying cost , Annual
procurement cost , Set-up cost

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Steel almirahs are used for storage of :-
Correct Answer Expensive items , Scarce items
Your Answer Expensive items , Scarce items , High risk
materials

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Some of the benefits if materials are
supplied by the buyer are :-
Correct Answer The supplies of goods are guaranteed
especially during the periods of shortages. ,
The frequent requests for the price
revisions are avoided , The buyer is sure of
the quality of materials.
Your Answer The buyer is sure of the quality of materials.
, The frequent requests for the price
revisions are avoided , The unnecessary
profit on materials are added by the
suppliers.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question The buyers are asked to adopt the following
method for follow up :-
Correct Answer Telephone , Letters , E-mail, telegram
Your Answer Telephone , Letters , E-mail, telegram

True/False
Question Stores is the "Safe Custody" for keeping
materials
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Prices of certain commodity may be fixed by
the government and thereby putting a
restriction on both buyer and seller is :-
Correct Answer Government restrictions
Your Answer Government restrictions

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question A contract terminates under following
condition :-
Correct Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by
Release , Discharge by novation
Your Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by
Release , Discharge by novation

Select The Blank


Question ________ is followed in public sector
organizations to identify the lowest potential
bidder.
Correct Answer Tender system
Your Answer Tender system

True/False
Question The performance of an equipment can not
be verified on the spot if the equipment is
not in operation.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer
Speculative buying Bulk purchasing Non perishable
items
Capital purchasing Plant and Plant and machinery
machinery
Group purchasing Hardware materials Bulk purchasing
Service contract Typewriters Hardware materials

True/False
Question Metals should be stored at least 15-20 cm
above the ground.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Costs involved in materials management
are
Correct Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax
and levies , Ordering cost
Your Answer Basic cost of materials , Ordering cost ,
Overhead

Select The Blank


Question ________ of the department refers to the
placement of the department in the
structure of the company.
Correct Answer Status
Your Answer Location

True/False
Question Value analysis is the cost reduction
technique.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question For large engineering firms main store
could be sub divided into :-
Correct Answer Finished part store , Raw material store ,
Semi finished item store
Your Answer Raw material store , Semi finished item
store , Finished part store

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question In project procurement what work is
covered in detailed engineering stage?
Correct Answer Cross verification of technical specifications
& finalisation of commercial terms
Your Answer Cross verification of technical specifications
& finalisation of commercial terms

Select The Blank


Question Sub contracting decisions must be based
on outcome of ________ analysis.
Correct Answer Cost benefit
Your Answer Cost benefit

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Disadvantages of forward buying are :-
Correct Answer Such a buying may not serve entirely the
needs of the production department , Price
expectations if not realised may result in
major financial loss to the firm. , Large scale
obsolescence may result if design changes
occur.
Your Answer Price expectations if not realised may result
in major financial loss to the firm. , Large
scale obsolescence may result if design
changes occur.

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Who act as a link between company's
financial department and supplier's for
timely payment?
Correct Answer Purchase division
Your Answer Purchase division

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question What is the meaning of stores layout?
Correct Answer Physical arrangement of space for storage
material movement, office etc which should
provide for most efficient receipt storage &
issue of material
Your Answer Physical arrangement of space for storage
material movement, office etc which should
provide for most efficient receipt storage &
issue of material

True/False
Question If item is manufactured in small quantities,
set-up cost is high.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question ________is suitable for procurement from
non-profit making organization.
Correct Answer Cost plus zero fee
Your Answer Fixed price agreements with escalation.

Select The Blank


Question ________ reduce problems of material
planning.
Correct Answer Reduction in lead time
Your Answer Reduction in lead time

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question JIT aims at :-
Correct Answer Reduction in non-value added activities
Your Answer Reduction in non-value added activities

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Complaints concerning should be made in
such a way that negative reactions are
avoided such as :-
Correct Answer Delivery failures , Rejection , Shortages
Your Answer Delivery failures , Rejection , Shortages

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Internal factor influencing materials
planning:-
Correct Answer Procurement lead times
Your Answer Procurement lead times

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The cost incurred in movement of materials
from suppliers works to buyer's works is
Correct Answer Freight cost
Your Answer Freight cost

True/False
Question Supplier's delivery ratings should be
communicated on periodical basis.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question When the costs are balanced, total cost is
________.
Correct Answer Minimum
Your Answer Fixed

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The process of procurement of raw
material, wip, finished goods, jigs, fixtures
and other tools and equipments which are
required for the operation and maintenance
of a manufacturing plant is known as
Correct Answer Purchasing
Your Answer Store keeping

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Mechanical tests are performed to :-
Correct Answer Ascertain the strength of materials
Your Answer Ascertain the strength of materials

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Set-up cost means :-
Correct Answer Cost incurred to replenish the stock of item
manufactured at home plant
Your Answer Cost incurred to replenish the stock of item
manufactured at home plant

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The main responsibility of inventory control
division is :-
Correct Answer Fixing inventory levels
Your Answer Fixing inventory levels

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Special stores are created where :-
Correct Answer Material need to be held under the control
of the bank , Material need to be held for
perishable items , Material need to be held
for explosive & inflammable items
Your Answer Material need to be held under the control
of the bank , Material need to be held for
perishable items , Material need to be held
for explosive & inflammable items
Select The Blank
Question ________ is a fundamental form of
economical value.
Correct Answer Esteem value
Your Answer Cost value

Select The Blank


Question Discrepancies arising out of theft are tends
to ________.
Correct Answer Profit & Loss a/c
Your Answer Profit & Loss a/c

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question What is Earnest money?
Correct Answer Fixed amount collected along with Tender
Your Answer Fixed amount collected along with Tender
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 3Rd semester (Operations)
Multiple Choice Single Answer compensate the supplier for justified cost increases on account of changes
Question: What is Earnest money? in
Correct Answer Fixed amount collected along with Tender
Your Answer Money received from Trading price of raw material, Government. levies, power etc. at the time of
dispatch is
True/False
Question: In contract one cannot buy from or sell goods to himself. ________.
Correct Answer True Correct Answer Fixed price agreements with escalation.
Your Answer False Your Answer Cost plus percentage of cost.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: Forward buying is best suited for :- Question: Purchasing and procurement cost reduction is possible
Correct Answer Items which have steady and regular consumption , through :-
Basic Correct Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting
Your Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting ,
materials such as coal, steel, coke etc. , Seasonal items Local
Your Answer Perishable items , Items which have steady and regular
purchasing
consumption , Basic materials such as coal, steel, coke etc. , Seasonal items
True/False
Multiple Choice Single Answer Question: Safety stock forms a fixed portion of inventories.
Question: Additional concession given by the seller in non fixed price Correct Answer True
items Your Answer True

are industry wise fixed and hence the seller is not in a position to give any Select The Blank
Question: ________store stocks material hypothecated with banks & to
concession is called as :- stock
Correct Answer Concealed discount
Your Answer Trade discount excisable goods.
Correct Answer Bonded
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Your Answer Inward
Question: Application for an import license must be signed from :-
Correct Answer Proprietor , Partner of firm , Person duly authorized by True/False
board Question: Turnover discount is usually related to the annual business
and is
of directors of company
Your Answer Proprietor , Partner of firm , Person permitted by custom paid in the form of credit note at the end of the year.
office Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
, Person duly authorized by board of directors of company
Select The Blank
True/False Question: ________ refers to the procurement of the requirements of all
Question: Small parcels, Samples, gifts which are received from other
departments of the firm by a central purchase organization.
countries provisions of import policy & customs not applied on them. Correct Answer Centralisation
Correct Answer False Your Answer Centralisation
Your Answer False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Match The Following Question: Goods receipt note also called as :-
Question: Correct Answer Your Answer Correct Answer Goods inward note , Receipt cum inspection advice ,
Material
Good evaluation system Identification of weak spots Customer satisfaction
inward note
Supply chain management Customer satisfaction Identification of weak Your Answer Receipt cum inspection advice , Material inward note ,
spots
Discrepancy note. , Goods inward note
Cost reduction Annual savings Annual savings
Select The Blank
Codification index Measurement of cost improvement Part of stores Question: Stock-out is nothing but ________.
function Correct Answer Stock get depleted before receipt
Your Answer Organisational failure

Select The Blank Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: A combination of fixed price with a clause to increase price Question: The registration of the firm may be cancelled and its name
to may be

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removed from the list for following reasons :- Question: Stock-out is due to :-
Correct Answer If the firm fails to execute contract satisfactorily. , If Correct Answer Unusual high demands , Delay in deliveries
the Your Answer Unusual high demands , Delay in deliveries , Attitude of
the
firm fails to furnish income tax clearance certificate as required under the
staff , Machine break-down
rules. , If the firm runs into loss for 2 consecutive years any time after the
Match The Following
first registration. Question: Correct Answer Your Answer
Your Answer If the firm is not declared insolvent , If the firm fails to
New design introduction Value analysis Tradable product
execute contract satisfactorily. , If the firm fails to furnish income tax
Exchange value Tradable product Production cost
clearance certificate as required under the rules. , If the firm runs into loss
Unnecessary cost Lack of standardization Lack of standardization
for 2 consecutive years any time after the first registration.
Value analysis Motivation to employees Value analysis
Select The Blank
Question: ________management can assist the procast of
standardization. True/False
Correct Answer Materials Question: Cost of capacity which may be rendered idle if the item
Your Answer Materials currently

Select The Blank being manufactured in purchased needs to be added to the cost to buy.
Question: ________is reimbursement of actual costs plus fixed fee. Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Cost plus fixed fee Your Answer True
Your Answer Fixed price agreements with escalation.
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Multiple Choice Single Answer Question: The sub system of numerical system involves following :-
Question: Climatic & environmental agent is :- Correct Answer Decimal code , Block code system , Sequential code
Correct Answer Temperature Your Answer Sequential code , Decimal code , Binary code , Block code
Your Answer Temperature system

Select The Blank Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: ________clause should be inserted in the purchase order of Question: A contract terminates under following condition :-
items Correct Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by Release ,
Discharge by
critical to project to induce supplier for early completion of the orders.
Correct Answer Bonus novation
Your Answer Bonus Your Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by Release ,
Discharge by
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Mechanical tests are performed to :- Disability , Discharge by novation
Correct Answer Ascertain the strength of materials
Your Answer Ascertain the quality of materials Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Instantaneous replenishment means :-
Multiple Choice Single Answer Correct Answer Quantity manufactured as per Work-Order & delivered
Question: What is the identification & location of stock in store? to stores
Correct Answer Formulating & updating a system of stores and coding
to items in full
Your Answer Quantity manufactured is more than Work-Order
which should ensure efficient identification & location of goods.
Your Answer Formulating & updating a system of stores and coding to Multiple Choice Single Answer
items Question: Machinery spares does not include :-
Correct Answer Milling cutters
which should ensure efficient identification & location of goods. Your Answer Milling cutters

True/False Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question: Training of vendors in JIT concepts brings an end to the Question: Higher price is usually charged when the quantity required is
adversarial small.

relationships. Bigger quantities on the other hand give the buyer a leverage to negotiate
Correct Answer True for
Your Answer False
better price is :-
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Correct Answer Quantity requirements

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Your Answer Quantity requirements cost
Your Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax and levies ,
True/False Ordering
Question: Surplus items are listed out in descending order of their
value. cost , Overhead
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Discolourisation of soaps is due to :-
Select The Blank Correct Answer Exposure to light , Moisture
Question: ________ reduce problems of material planning. Your Answer Exposure to light , Moisture , Use of excess chemicals
Correct Answer Reduction in lead time while
Your Answer Reduction in lead time
manufacturing , Keeping in cold
True/False
Question: Ex-works means sale is made on rail/truck at the station of Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Stock taking is the responsibility of :-
dispatch. Correct Answer Stores
Correct Answer False Your Answer Stores
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Select The Blank Question: Material intimation note serves as :-
Question: Indian railways carry almost ________ goods & passenger Correct Answer Indentor , Purchase department
traffic. Your Answer Indentor , Purchase department , Stores staff , Entire
Correct Answer 0.75 factory
Your Answer 0.8
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Multiple Choice Single Answer Question: Which contract does not specify the quantity but the
Question: Issue of stock is :- contractor is
Correct Answer Process of reacting by stores
Your Answer Important function of stores bound to accept any order which may be placed on him during the contract
period?
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Correct Answer Rate contracts
Question: Typical examples of direct materials are :- Your Answer Running contracts
Correct Answer Cloth in the manufacture of garment , Wood in the
manufacture True/False
Question: Annual total cost remai n constant though stock-turn over rate
of furniture , Fruits in a canning industry
Your Answer Cloth in the manufacture of garment , Wood in the changes.
manufacture of Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
furniture , Fruits in a canning industry , Coolants used in machines
Select The Blank
Select The Blank Question: JIT is ________
Question: Cost of Stock-taking in Annual method is ________. Correct Answer Continuous improvement
Correct Answer Relatively less Your Answer Technique
Your Answer Very High

Multiple Choice Single Answer LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTION: S AND ANSWERS


Question: The point of transfer of ownership rights from seller to buyer
is :-
Correct Answer Place of delivery
Your Answer Place of delivery Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: The method used for making purchases of proprietary
True/False items is :-
Question: The trade discount is not allowed as a percentage of Correct Answer Single tender
published Your Answer Limited tender

price.
Correct Answer False Multiple Choice Single Answer
Your Answer False Question: Cent per cent inspection is done for :-
Correct Answer Functionally critical parts
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Your Answer Seasonal items
Question: Costs involved in materials management are
Correct Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax and levies ,
Ordering Select The Blank
Question: Lower the cycle time, lower is ________

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Correct Answer Inventory
Your Answer Cost
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: In MRP system :-
Select The Blank Correct Answer Item demand is dependent
Question: ________ reduce problems of material planning. Your Answer There is no stock out
Correct Answer Reduction in lead time
Your Answer Increase in demand
True/False
Question: Single tender system is used when there is only one
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer supplier of
Question: Contents of redundancy report are :-
Correct Answer Item code , Stock on hand the item.
Your Answer Item code , Stock on hand , Number of Reviews Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question: The main responsibility of inventory control division is Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
:- Question: Advantages of fixed price agreements are :-
Correct Answer Fixing inventory levels Correct Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the
Your Answer Offering materials to Q.C. for verification of quality.
buyer who knows from the start, amount he has to pay for the
goods/services. ,
Select The Blank
Question: In order to make purchasing effective and to resolve the They protect buyer from possible financial risks from price escalations
allied Your Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the
buyer
problems, there is ________ under the directorate.
Correct Answer Planning and development wing who knows from the start, amount he has to pay for the goods/services. ,
Your Answer Planning and development wing They

protect buyer from possible financial risks from price escalations


True/False
Question: No restrictions are on rail transport.
Correct Answer True Select The Blank
Your Answer False Question: Function which do not contribute to functional value is
called as

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer ________.


Question: In F.O.R. contract seller is responsible for :- Correct Answer Auxiliary function
Correct Answer Arranging for movement of goods to the transporter's Your Answer Relative function

godown , Safe loading on into the vehicle , Keeping the material in


deliverable Select The Blank
Question: ________ is the arrangement of items into groups
state according to a
Your Answer Paying for the local transport , Arranging for
movement of goods pre determined pattern.
Correct Answer Classification
to the transporter's godown , Safe loading on into the vehicle Your Answer Classification

True/False Select The Blank


Question: Consignor & Consignee's name is must for every Question: Conformance to ________ is decided on the basis of
transport mode. tests and
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True trial runs.
Correct Answer Performance
Your Answer Materials specification
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Which of the following is not the external factor
influencing Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Salient features of the working of the price panel are as
materials planning? under
Correct Answer Corporate objective
Your Answer Corporate objective :-

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Correct Answer Usage value above which the panel is to approve of the Your Answer To improve capability of purchase department to
visualize
price is specified. , Vendor development department is required to give cost
problems which may be encountered in future. , To make optimum
break up to the secretary of the price panel , Members of the panel meet to utilization of

scrutinize and discuss the cost aspects. available resources , To provide the enterprise a competitive edge.
Your Answer Usage value above which the panel is to approve of the
price is
True/False
specified. , Vendor development department is required to give cost break Question: Lead time information is required for determination of
up to safety

the secretary of the price panel , Members of the panel meet to scrutinize stock.
and Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
discuss the cost aspects.

Select The Blank


Multiple Choice Single Answer Question: Systematic ________of stores is the key to its efficient
Question: A higher price is usually demanded for the critical
items since operation.
Correct Answer Layout
buyers have lesser options available compared to other items where many Your Answer Layout

alternative sources are available is :-


Correct Answer Quality requirements Multiple Choice Single Answer
Your Answer Quality requirements Question: Annual ICC is formulated as :-
Correct Answer 1/2 q x Cu x I
Your Answer [ q x Cu x i ] 1/2
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Good buyer -seller relations provide a good ground for
True/False
negotiation while strained relations make the supplier quote higher is :- Question: Projects are usually subjected to uncertainty & often
Correct Answer Buyer seller relationships delay takes
Your Answer Demand and supply condition
place in completion of projects which results in cost over runs.
Correct Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer Your Answer True
Question: Secondary function :-
Correct Answer Do not prevent the product from primary function
Your Answer Prevent the product from primary function Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Optimal purchase quantity comprises :-
Correct Answer Annual inventory carrying cost , Annual procurement
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer cost
Question: Material Gate-Pass includes :- Your Answer Annual inventory carrying cost , Annual procurement
Correct Answer Description of item , Quantity cost , Basic
Your Answer Description of item , Quantity , Name of the transporter
cost of an item

True/False
Question: Negotiation should end up with an unhappy supplier. Match The Following
Correct Answer False Question: Correct Answer Your Answer
Your Answer False
Rodents Fumigation of stores Chemical treatment

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer IS 1644 Personal hazard, fire safety of buildingsPersonal hazard, fire
Question: Objectives of material research are :-
Correct Answer To improve capability of purchase department to safety of buildings
visualize
Fungi & white ants Fungicides Fungicides
problems which may be encountered in future. , To make optimum
utilization of Daily closing stock Key movement register Chemical treatment

available resources , To provide the enterprise a competitive edge.

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Multiple Choice Multiple Answer smallest size to be made, then largest size to be made and then the total no.
Question: The responsibilities of purchase department includes :- of
Correct Answer Locating supplier , Image building , Pre delivery follow
sizes to be made.
up and shortage chasing Correct Answer True
Your Answer Locating supplier , Maintaining records of shortages , Your Answer True
Pre

delivery follow up and shortage chasing Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: Economic disposal of scrap means :-
Correct Answer Use within the organisation , Auction
Select The Blank Your Answer Auction , Disposal at normal price , Disposal at
Question: Wrapping materials are________ materials. profitable price
Correct Answer Packaging
Your Answer Packaging
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: The four main wings of DGS & D includes the
Multiple Choice Single Answer following :-
Question: Limit gauges are used to verify :- Correct Answer The supplies wing , The inspection wing , The disposal
Correct Answer Whether the product is within the specification
Your Answer Measuring instruments wing
Your Answer The supplies wing , The inspection wing , The control
wing
Select The Blank
Question: Probability theory ensures ________.
Correct Answer Degree of confidence in acceptance of quality Select The Blank
Your Answer Degree of confidence in acceptance of quality Question: Documents used in receiving materials are of ________
Correct Answer Four types
Your Answer Four types
Match The Following
Question: Correct Answer Your Answer
Select The Blank
Speculative buying Bulk purchasing Bulk purchasing Question: The buyer, while using ________ tactic, may present
the supplier
Capital purchasing Plant and machinery Non perishable items
with a budgeted price for the product which is much lower than the
Group purchasing Hardware materials Hardware materials supplier's

Service contract Typewriters Plant and machinery quoted price.


Correct Answer Bogies
Your Answer Bogies

True/False
Question: Issue of stock is the process of reacting by stores Multiple Choice Single Answer
management. Question: Capacity cost means :-
Correct Answer True Correct Answer Cost of idle capacity
Your Answer True Your Answer Cost of capacity hired

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: Internal lead time can be reduced :- Question: A contract is discharged if it is impossible to perform
Correct Answer By selectively delegating the powers , By developing under

local vendor following causes :-


Your Answer By selectively delegating the powers , By better paper- Correct Answer Death of promisee in a contract , Change in legislation ,
work , By
Change in circumstances under which the contract was entered into.
controlling wastage Your Answer Death of promisee in a contract , Change in legislation ,
Change

True/False in circumstances under which the contract was entered into.


Question: A company wishing to use preferred numbers must
decide first the
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: In instantaneous replenishment system :-
Correct Answer Item consumption demand rate is constant

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Your Answer Item consumption demand rate is constant
Codification index Measurement of cost improvement Part of stores
function
True/False
Question: Maintenance and repair coLIST OF ATTEMPTED
QUESTION: S AND ANSWERS Select The Blank
Question: A combination of fixed price with a clause to increase price
to

Multiple Choice Single Answer compensate the supplier for justified cost increases on account of changes
Question: What is Earnest money? in
Correct Answer Fixed amount collected along with Tender
Your Answer Money received from Trading price of raw material, Government. levies, power etc. at the time of
dispatch is
True/False
Question: In contract one cannot buy from or sell goods to himself. ________.
Correct Answer True Correct Answer Fixed price agreements with escalation.
Your Answer False Your Answer Cost plus percentage of cost.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: Forward buying is best suited for :- Question: Purchasing and procurement cost reduction is possible
Correct Answer Items which have steady and regular consumption , through :-
Basic Correct Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting
Your Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting ,
materials such as coal, steel, coke etc. , Seasonal items Local
Your Answer Perishable items , Items which have steady and regular
purchasing
consumption , Basic materials such as coal, steel, coke etc. , Seasonal items
True/False
Multiple Choice Single Answer Question: Safety stock forms a fixed portion of inventories.
Question: Additional concession given by the seller in non fixed price Correct Answer True
items Your Answer True

are industry wise fixed and hence the seller is not in a position to give any Select The Blank
Question: ________store stocks material hypothecated with banks & to
concession is called as :- stock
Correct Answer Concealed discount
Your Answer Trade discount excisable goods.
Correct Answer Bonded
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Your Answer Inward
Question: Application for an import license must be signed from :-
Correct Answer Proprietor , Partner of firm , Person duly authorized by True/False
board Question: Turnover discount is usually related to the annual business
and is
of directors of company
Your Answer Proprietor , Partner of firm , Person permitted by custom paid in the form of credit note at the end of the year.
office Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
, Person duly authorized by board of directors of company
Select The Blank
True/False Question: ________ refers to the procurement of the requirements of all
Question: Small parcels, Samples, gifts which are received from other
departments of the firm by a central purchase organization.
countries provisions of import policy & customs not applied on them. Correct Answer Centralisation
Correct Answer False Your Answer Centralisation
Your Answer False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Match The Following Question: Goods receipt note also called as :-
Question: Correct Answer Your Answer Correct Answer Goods inward note , Receipt cum inspection advice ,
Material
Good evaluation system Identification of weak spots Customer satisfaction
inward note
Supply chain management Customer satisfaction Identification of weak Your Answer Receipt cum inspection advice , Material inward note ,
spots
Discrepancy note. , Goods inward note
Cost reduction Annual savings Annual savings

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Select The Blank True/False
Question: Stock-out is nothing but ________. Question: Training of vendors in JIT concepts brings an end to the
Correct Answer Stock get depleted before receipt adversarial
Your Answer Organisational failure
relationships.
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Correct Answer True
Question: The registration of the firm may be cancelled and its name Your Answer False
may be
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
removed from the list for following reasons :- Question: Stock-out is due to :-
Correct Answer If the firm fails to execute contract satisfactorily. , If Correct Answer Unusual high demands , Delay in deliveries
the Your Answer Unusual high demands , Delay in deliveries , Attitude of
the
firm fails to furnish income tax clearance certificate as required under the
staff , Machine break-down
rules. , If the firm runs into loss for 2 consecutive years any time after the
Match The Following
first registration. Question: Correct Answer Your Answer
Your Answer If the firm is not declared insolvent , If the firm fails to
New design introduction Value analysis Tradable product
execute contract satisfactorily. , If the firm fails to furnish income tax
Exchange value Tradable product Production cost
clearance certificate as required under the rules. , If the firm runs into loss
Unnecessary cost Lack of standardization Lack of standardization
for 2 consecutive years any time after the first registration.
Value analysis Motivation to employees Value analysis
Select The Blank
Question: ________management can assist the procast of
standardization. True/False
Correct Answer Materials Question: Cost of capacity which may be rendered idle if the item
Your Answer Materials currently

Select The Blank being manufactured in purchased needs to be added to the cost to buy.
Question: ________is reimbursement of actual costs plus fixed fee. Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Cost plus fixed fee Your Answer True
Your Answer Fixed price agreements with escalation.
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Multiple Choice Single Answer Question: The sub system of numerical system involves following :-
Question: Climatic & environmental agent is :- Correct Answer Decimal code , Block code system , Sequential code
Correct Answer Temperature Your Answer Sequential code , Decimal code , Binary code , Block code
Your Answer Temperature system

Select The Blank Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: ________clause should be inserted in the purchase order of Question: A contract terminates under following condition :-
items Correct Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by Release ,
Discharge by
critical to project to induce supplier for early completion of the orders.
Correct Answer Bonus novation
Your Answer Bonus Your Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by Release ,
Discharge by
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Mechanical tests are performed to :- Disability , Discharge by novation
Correct Answer Ascertain the strength of materials
Your Answer Ascertain the quality of materials Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Instantaneous replenishment means :-
Multiple Choice Single Answer Correct Answer Quantity manufactured as per Work-Order & delivered
Question: What is the identification & location of stock in store? to stores
Correct Answer Formulating & updating a system of stores and coding
to items in full
Your Answer Quantity manufactured is more than Work-Order
which should ensure efficient identification & location of goods.
Your Answer Formulating & updating a system of stores and coding to Multiple Choice Single Answer
items Question: Machinery spares does not include :-
Correct Answer Milling cutters
which should ensure efficient identification & location of goods. Your Answer Milling cutters

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Multiple Choice Single Answer price.
Question: Higher price is usually charged when the quantity required is Correct Answer False
small. Your Answer False

Bigger quantities on the other hand give the buyer a leverage to negotiate Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
for Question: Costs involved in materials management are
Correct Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax and levies ,
better price is :- Ordering
Correct Answer Quantity requirements
Your Answer Quantity requirements cost
Your Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax and levies ,
True/False Ordering
Question: Surplus items are listed out in descending order of their
value. cost , Overhead
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Discolourisation of soaps is due to :-
Select The Blank Correct Answer Exposure to light , Moisture
Question: ________ reduce problems of material planning. Your Answer Exposure to light , Moisture , Use of excess chemicals
Correct Answer Reduction in lead time while
Your Answer Reduction in lead time
manufacturing , Keeping in cold
True/False
Question: Ex-works means sale is made on rail/truck at the station of Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Stock taking is the responsibility of :-
dispatch. Correct Answer Stores
Correct Answer False Your Answer Stores
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Select The Blank Question: Material intimation note serves as :-
Question: Indian railways carry almost ________ goods & passenger Correct Answer Indentor , Purchase department
traffic. Your Answer Indentor , Purchase department , Stores staff , Entire
Correct Answer 0.75 factory
Your Answer 0.8
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Multiple Choice Single Answer Question: Which contract does not specify the quantity but the
Question: Issue of stock is :- contractor is
Correct Answer Process of reacting by stores
Your Answer Important function of stores bound to accept any order which may be placed on him during the contract
period?
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Correct Answer Rate contracts
Question: Typical examples of direct materials are :- Your Answer Running contracts
Correct Answer Cloth in the manufacture of garment , Wood in the
manufacture True/False
Question: Annual total cost remain constant though stock-turn over rate
of furniture , Fruits in a canning industry
Your Answer Cloth in the manufacture of garment , Wood in the changes.
manufacture of Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
furniture , Fruits in a canning industry , Coolants used in machines
Select The Blank
Select The Blank Question: JIT is ________
Question: Cost of Stock-taking in Annual method is ________. Correct Answer Continuous improvement
Correct Answer Relatively less Your Answer Technique
Your Answer Very High
sts in used equipments are relatively higher.
Multiple Choice Single Answer Correct Answer True
Question: The point of transfer of ownership rights from seller to buyer Your Answer True
is :-
Correct Answer Place of delivery Select The Blank
Your Answer Place of delivery Question: Conformance to ________ is checked against
component drawings.
True/False Correct Answer Dimensions
Question: The trade discount is not allowed as a percentage of Your Answer Dimensions
published

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Multiple Choice Single Answer Question: Black bituminous paint should be applied to rubber
Question: The inventories which refer to the maintenance, repair parts.
and Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
operation supplies which are consumed during process of manufacturing
but do not
Multiple Choice Single Answer
become part of the product is :- Question: Pending purchases indent report :-
Correct Answer MRO inventories Correct Answer Highlights indents yet to be converted in to
Your Answer MRO inventories
purchase-orders
Your Answer Highlights indents yet to be converted in to purchase-
True/False orders
Question: Import substitution in reality should be looked upon as
"Import
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
avoidance" Question: Correct issues must have :-
Correct Answer True Correct Answer Written requisitions , Authorized requisitions
Your Answer True Your Answer Written requisitions , Authorized requisitions , Name of

requisitor
True/False
Question: Deterioration & Obsolescence cost are similar.
Correct Answer False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Your Answer True Question: The following are the actions would help to improve
effectiveness

Select The Blank of materials planning :-


Question: Customs duty is charged on the imported goods as per Correct Answer Accurate forecasting , Computerization , Shorter
________.
Correct Answer Customs tariff rules materials plan period
Your Answer Customs tariff rules Your Answer Accurate forecasting , Computerization , Increase in
lead time

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: In a contract buyer has right to :- Select The Blank
Correct Answer Examine the goods , Reject the goods delivered in Question: Systematic, formal and continuous analysis of all
wrong factors affect

quantity , Reject non conforming goods ________ management function is known as Materials research.
Your Answer Examine the goods , Reject the goods delivered in Correct Answer Materials
wrong quantity Your Answer Materials

, Sue for interest of buyer


True/False
Question: OEM discount is given by the supplier with a view to
Select The Blank widen
Question: ________ of the department refers to the placement of
the customer's base.
Correct Answer True
department in the structure of the company. Your Answer False
Correct Answer Status
Your Answer Location
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: A buyer gives wrong idea to his supplier about his
True/False requirements
Question: Purchasing policies are implemented by framing
procedures and or show a fictitious figure to get some price discount is called as :-
Correct Answer Misrepresentation of facts
rules. Your Answer Misrepresentation of facts
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Purchasing and procurement cost reduction is possible
True/False through :-
Correct Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting

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Your Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting
DN Discrepancy note. Discrepancy note.

Select The Blank


Question: ________ department in almost all companies is the
biggest Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Traffic division is concerned with :-
spending department and the custodian of company's purse. Correct Answer Arrangement of eco. Transportation of incoming and
Correct Answer Purchasing
Your Answer Purchasing outgoing materials
Your Answer Arrangement of eco. Transportation of incoming and
outgoing
Select The Blank
Question: ________ find their use in identification of raw materials
materials,

lubricants, pipelines etc. Multiple Choice Single Answer


Correct Answer Colour codes Question: Issue of stock is :-
Your Answer Colour codes Correct Answer Process of reacting by stores
Your Answer Process of reacting by stores

Select The Blank


Question: ________ is a complex combination of men, machines, True/False
materials and Question: Cancellation of orders on flimsy ground is unethical.
Correct Answer True
tools. Your Answer True
Correct Answer Manufacturing
Your Answer Operation
Select The Blank
Question: Systematic ________of stores is the key to its efficient
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: What is the meaning of storekeeping? operation.
Correct Answer Physical storage of goods under custodianship in a Correct Answer Layout
Your Answer Layout
systematic manner
Your Answer Physical storage of goods under custodianship in a
systematic Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Foreign trade is controlled by Government for :-
manner Correct Answer Promoting export &controlling import
Your Answer Promoting export &controlling import

True/False
Question: Value analysis is the cost reduction technique. Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Correct Answer True Question: In review system-optional replenishment :-
Your Answer True Correct Answer Reorder level is fixed , Review period is fixed
Your Answer Review period is fixed , Reorder level is fixed

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question: Competitive price information must be treated as Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
confidential and Question: The receiving stores copy is used by it :-
Correct Answer To ensure that supplier effects supply of only items
should not be disclosed to the bidders with an intention of allowing them to
ordered on him. , To ensure that supplier does not supply more than the
rebid is :- quantity
Correct Answer Improprieties of bids
Your Answer Improprieties of bids stipulated in the purchase order. , To ensure that the supplier effect
deliveries

Match The Following through the mode of transport asked for by the buyer.
Question: Correct Answer Your Answer Your Answer To ensure that supplier does not supply more than the
quantity
JE Journal Entries Journal Entries
stipulated in the purchase order.
PO Purchase order Purchase order

GRN Goods receipt note Goods receipt note True/False

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Question: A company wishing to use preferred numbers must Question: ________ is the arrangement of items into groups
decide first the according to a

smallest size to be made, then largest size to be made and then the total no. pre determined pattern.
of Correct Answer Classification
Your Answer Classification
sizes to be made.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Main information in the bill of material is :-
Correct Answer Part no. , Material specification , Quantity per assembly
Multiple Choice Single Answer Your Answer Part no. , Material specification , Quantity per assembly
Question: Finished goods means :-
Correct Answer Goods which are ready to ship
Your Answer Goods which are ready to ship Match The Following
Question: Correct Answer Your Answer

True/False LC Labour cost as considered at the time of contract Labour cost as


Question: JIT purchasing is indirectly the activity of pushing
inventory on considered at the time of contract

the suppliers. MA Actual material cost as on date. Actual material cost as on


Correct Answer True date.
Your Answer True
MC Material cost as considered at the time of contractMaterial cost as

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer considered at the time of contract


Question: Quantity discounts are offered when :-
Correct Answer Buyer tempts to produce large quantity , Production is LA Actual labour cost as on date Actual labour cost as on date

higher & cost is less


Your Answer Buyer tempts to produce large quantity , Production is
higher & Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Heat is :-
cost is less Correct Answer An physical agent
Your Answer An physical agent

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: Advantages of fixed price agreements are :- Multiple Choice Single Answer
Correct Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the Question: A formal request to the purchase department, by the
indentor to
buyer who knows from the start, amount he has to pay for the
goods/services. , procure the items mentioned therein and within the indicated time schedule
is :-
They protect buyer from possible financial risks from price escalations Correct Answer Purchase indent
Your Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the Your Answer Purchase indent
buyer

who knows from the start, amount he has to pay for the goods/services. , True/False
They Question: Coal and coke gas used for power generation and
process heating
protect buyer from possible financial risks from price escalations
are direct materials.
Correct Answer False
Select The Blank Your Answer True
Question: Originating department of daily material receipt report
is
Select The Blank
________. Question: In a contract of sale by description the goods sold must
Correct Answer Receiving store be of
Your Answer Receiving store
________ quality.
Correct Answer Merchantable
Select The Blank Your Answer Merchantable

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True/False Your Answer True
Question: Annual total cost remain constant though stock-turn
over rate
True/False
changes. Question: Deterioration & Obsolescence cost are similar.
Correct Answer False Correct Answer False
Your Answer False Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Select The Blank


Question: Obsolescence cost is :- Question: Customs duty is charged on the imported goods as per
Correct Answer Due stock on hand , Part No. / Name ________.
Your Answer Due stock on hand , Cause of the event , Number of Correct Answer Customs tariff rules
turns Your Answer Customs tariff rules

True/False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: Single tender system is used when there is only one Question: In a contract buyer has right to :-
supplier of Correct Answer Examine the goods , Reject the goods delivered in
wrong
the item.
Correct Answer True quantity , Reject non conforming goods
Your Answer True Your Answer Examine the goods , Reject the goods delivered in
wrong quantity

Select The Blank , Sue for interest of buyer


Question: In traditional purchasing, quality is confirmed
________.
Correct Answer On receipt Select The Blank
Your Answer On receipt Question: ________ of the department refers to the placement of
the

True/False department in the structure of the company.


Question: GRN is an important document between supplier, Correct Answer Status
stores, purchase, Your Answer Location

accounts depts.
Correct Answer True True/False
Your Answer True Question: Purchasing policies are implemented by framing
procedures and

Select The Blank rules.


Question: Conformance to ________ is checked against Correct Answer True
component drawings. Your Answer True
Correct Answer Dimensions
Your Answer Dimensions
True/False
Question: Black bituminous paint should be applied to rubber
Multiple Choice Single Answer parts.
Question: The inventories which refer to the maintenance, repair Correct Answer False
and Your Answer False

operation supplies which are consumed during process of manufacturing


but do not Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Pending purchases indent report :-
become part of the product is :- Correct Answer Highlights indents yet to be converted in to
Correct Answer MRO inventories
Your Answer MRO inventories purchase-orders
Your Answer Highlights indents yet to be converted in to purchase-
orders
True/False
Question: Import substitution in reality should be looked upon as
"Import Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Correct issues must have :-
avoidance" Correct Answer Written requisitions , Authorized requisitions
Correct Answer True

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Your Answer Written requisitions , Authorized requisitions , Name of Your Answer Colour codes

requisitor
Select The Blank
Question: ________ is a complex combination of men, machines,
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer materials and
Question: The following are the actions would help to improve
effectiveness tools.
Correct Answer Manufacturing
of materials planning :- Your Answer Operation
Correct Answer Accurate forecasting , Computerization , Shorter

materials plan period Multiple Choice Single Answer


Your Answer Accurate forecasting , Computerization , Increase in Question: What is the meaning of storekeeping?
lead time Correct Answer Physical storage of goods under custodianship in a

systematic manner
Select The Blank Your Answer Physical storage of goods under custodianship in a
Question: Systematic, formal and continuous analysis of all systematic
factors affect
manner
________ management function is known as Materials research.
Correct Answer Materials
Your Answer Materials True/False
Question: Value analysis is the cost reduction technique.
Correct Answer True
True/False Your Answer True
Question: OEM discount is given by the supplier with a view to
widen
Multiple Choice Single Answer
customer's base. Question: Competitive price information must be treated as
Correct Answer True confidential and
Your Answer False
should not be disclosed to the bidders with an intention of allowing them to

Multiple Choice Single Answer rebid is :-


Question: A buyer gives wrong idea to his supplier about his Correct Answer Improprieties of bids
requirements Your Answer Improprieties of bids

or show a fictitious figure to get some price discount is called as :-


Correct Answer Misrepresentation of facts Match The Following
Your Answer Misrepresentation of facts Question: Correct Answer Your Answer

JE Journal Entries Journal Entries


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Purchasing and procurement cost reduction is possible PO Purchase order Purchase order
through :-
Correct Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting GRN Goods receipt note Goods receipt note
Your Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting
DN Discrepancy note. Discrepancy note.

Select The Blank


Question: ________ department in almost all companies is the
biggest Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Traffic division is concerned with :-
spending department and the custodian of company's purse. Correct Answer Arrangement of eco. Transportation of incoming and
Correct Answer Purchasing
Your Answer Purchasing outgoing materials
Your Answer Arrangement of eco. Transportation of incoming and
outgoing
Select The Blank
Question: ________ find their use in identification of raw materials
materials,

lubricants, pipelines etc. Multiple Choice Single Answer


Correct Answer Colour codes Question: Issue of stock is :-

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Correct Answer Process of reacting by stores Question: JIT purchasing is indirectly the activity of pushing
Your Answer Process of reacting by stores inventory on

the suppliers.
True/False Correct Answer True
Question: Cancellation of orders on flimsy ground is unethical. Your Answer True
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Quantity discounts are offered when :-
Select The Blank Correct Answer Buyer tempts to produce large quantity , Production is
Question: Systematic ________of stores is the key to its efficient
higher & cost is less
operation. Your Answer Buyer tempts to produce large quantity , Production is
Correct Answer Layout higher &
Your Answer Layout
cost is less

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question: Foreign trade is controlled by Government for :- Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Correct Answer Promoting export &controlling import Question: Advantages of fixed price agreements are :-
Your Answer Promoting export &controlling import Correct Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the

buyer who knows from the start, amount he has to pay for the
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer goods/services. ,
Question: In review system-optional replenishment :-
Correct Answer Reorder level is fixed , Review period is fixed They protect buyer from possible financial risks from price escalations
Your Answer Review period is fixed , Reorder level is fixed Your Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the
buyer

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer who knows from the start, amount he has to pay for the goods/services. ,
Question: The receiving stores copy is used by it :- They
Correct Answer To ensure that supplier effects supply of only items
protect buyer from possible financial risks from price escalations
ordered on him. , To ensure that supplier does not supply more than the
quantity
Select The Blank
stipulated in the purchase order. , To ensure that the supplier effect Question: Originating department of daily material receipt report
deliveries is

through the mode of transport asked for by the buyer. ________.


Your Answer To ensure that supplier does not supply more than the Correct Answer Receiving store
quantity Your Answer Receiving store

stipulated in the purchase order.


Select The Blank
Question: ________ is the arrangement of items into groups
True/False according to a
Question: A company wishing to use preferred numbers must
decide first the pre determined pattern.
Correct Answer Classification
smallest size to be made, then largest size to be made and then the total no. Your Answer Classification
of

sizes to be made. Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Correct Answer True Question: Main information in the bill of material is :-
Your Answer False Correct Answer Part no. , Material specification , Quantity per assembly
Your Answer Part no. , Material specification , Quantity per assembly

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question: Finished goods means :- Match The Following
Correct Answer Goods which are ready to ship Question: Correct Answer Your Answer
Your Answer Goods which are ready to ship
LC Labour cost as considered at the time of contract Labour cost as

True/False considered at the time of contract

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the item.
MA Actual material cost as on date. Actual material cost as on Correct Answer True
date. Your Answer True

MC Material cost as considered at the time of contract Material cost as


Select The Blank
considered at the time of contract Question: In traditional purchasing, quality is confirmed
________.
LA Actual labour cost as on date Actual labour cost as on date Correct Answer On receipt
Your Answer On receipt

Multiple Choice Single Answer LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTION: S AND ANSWERS


Question: Heat is :-
Correct Answer An physical agent
Your Answer An physical agent
True/False
Question: Bulky items impervious to weather is kept at very safe
Multiple Choice Single Answer place
Question: A formal request to the purchase department, by the
indentor to inside store.
Correct Answer False
procure the items mentioned therein and within the indicated time schedule Your Answer False
is :-
Correct Answer Purchase indent
Your Answer Purchase indent Select The Blank
Question: Petroleum product imports are channealised
through________.
True/False Correct Answer Indian oil corporation
Question: Coal and coke gas used for power generation and Your Answer Indian oil corporation
process heating

are direct materials. Multiple Choice Single Answer


Correct Answer False Question: Procurement by more than one firm by pooling their
Your Answer True requirements

is :-
Select The Blank Correct Answer Cooperative buying
Question: In a contract of sale by description the goods sold must Your Answer Cooperative buying
be of

________ quality. Multiple Choice Single Answer


Correct Answer Merchantable Question: For the inspection of special Cutting tools which
Your Answer Merchantable department is

responsible?
True/False Correct Answer Planning department & inspection department
Question: Annual total cost remain constant though stock-turn Your Answer Maintenance department
over rate

changes. Match The Following


Correct Answer False Question: Correct Answer Your Answer
Your Answer False
Vendor rating Right source Right source

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Replenishment method Right time Right time
Question: Obsolescence cost is :-
Correct Answer Due stock on hand , Part No. / Name Competitive bidding Right price Right price
Your Answer Due stock on hand , Cause of the event , Number of
turns EOQ Right quantity Right quantity

True/False
Question: Single tender system is used when there is only one Multiple Choice Single Answer
supplier of

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Question: The cost incurred in providing adequate insurance :-
cover to the Correct Answer The supplies of goods are guaranteed especially during

materials in transit and in storage is the periods of shortages. , The frequent requests for the price revisions are
Correct Answer Insurance cost
Your Answer Insurance cost avoided , The buyer is sure of the quality of materials.
Your Answer The buyer is sure of the quality of materials. , The
frequent
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Import transactions are subject to following additional requests for the price revisions are avoided , The unnecessary profit on
laws
materials are added by the suppliers.
compared to procurement from sources within the country as :-
Correct Answer Import trade control act ®ulation , Custom act , Central
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
excise Rules 2002 Question: The buyers are asked to adopt the following method for
Your Answer Import trade control act ®ulation , Custom act , Trade follow up
policy act
:-
2000 Correct Answer Telephone , Letters , E-mail, telegram
Your Answer Telephone , Letters , E-mail, telegram

True/False
Question: Projects are usually subjected to uncertainty & often True/False
delay takes Question: Stores is the "Safe Custody" for keeping materials
Correct Answer True
place in completion of projects which results in cost over runs. Your Answer True
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Prices of certain commodity may be fixed by the
True/False government and
Question: Contract whose object is not lawful are not void.
Correct Answer False thereby putting a restriction on both buyer and seller is :-
Your Answer False Correct Answer Government restrictions
Your Answer Government restrictions

True/False
Question: Shortage chasing is intended to remind the supplier of Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
the due Question: A contract terminates under following condition :-
Correct Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by Release ,
date and obtain advance information of expected delays.
Correct Answer False Discharge by novation
Your Answer False Your Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by Release ,
Discharge by

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer novation


Question: Optimal purchase quantity comprises :-
Correct Answer Annual inventory carrying cost , Annual procurement
cost Select The Blank
Your Answer Annual inventory carrying cost , Annual procurement Question: ________ is followed in public sector organizations to
cost , Set-up identify

cost the lowest potential bidder.


Correct Answer Tender system
Your Answer Tender system
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Steel almirahs are used for storage of :-
Correct Answer Expensive items , Scarce items True/False
Your Answer Expensive items , Scarce items , High risk materials Question: The performance of an equipment can not be verified
on the spot

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer if the equipment is not in operation.


Question: Some of the benefits if materials are supplied by the Correct Answer False
buyer are Your Answer True

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Your Answer Cross verification of technical specifications &
Match The Following finalisation of
Question: Correct Answer Your Answer
commercial terms
Speculative buying Bulk purchasing Non perishable items

Capital purchasing Plant and machinery Plant and machinery Select The Blank
Question: Sub contracting decisions must be based on outcome of
Group purchasing Hardware materials Bulk purchasing ________

Service contract Typewriters Hardware materials analysis.


Correct Answer Cost benefit
Your Answer Cost benefit

True/False
Question: Metals should be stored at least 15-20 cm above the Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
ground. Question: Disadvantages of forward buying are :-
Correct Answer True Correct Answer Such a buying may not serve entirely the needs of the
Your Answer True
production department , Price expectations if not realised may result in
major
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Costs involved in materials management are financial loss to the firm. , Large scale obsolescence may result if design
Correct Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax and levies ,
changes occur.
Ordering cost Your Answer Price expectations if not realised may result in major
Your Answer Basic cost of materials , Ordering cost , Overhead financial

loss to the firm. , Large scale obsolescence may result if design changes
Select The Blank occur.
Question: ________ of the department refers to the placement of
the
Multiple Choice Single Answer
department in the structure of the company. Question: Who act as a link between company's financial
Correct Answer Status department and
Your Answer Location
supplier's for timely payment?
Correct Answer Purchase division
True/False Your Answer Purchase division
Question: Value analysis is the cost reduction technique.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: What is the meaning of stores layout?
Correct Answer Physical arrangement of space for storage material
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: For large engineering firms main store could be sub movement, office etc which should provide for most efficient receipt
divided into storage &

:- issue of material
Correct Answer Finished part store , Raw material store , Semi finished Your Answer Physical arrangement of space for storage material
movement,
item store
Your Answer Raw material store , Semi finished item store , Finished office etc which should provide for most efficient receipt storage & issue of
part
material
store

True/False
Multiple Choice Single Answer Question: If item is manufactured in small quantities, set-up cost
Question: In project procurement what work is covered in is high.
detailed Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
engineering stage?
Correct Answer Cross verification of technical specifications &
Select The Blank
finalisation of commercial terms

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Question: ________is suitable for procurement from non-profit Correct Answer Purchasing
making Your Answer Store keeping

organization.
Correct Answer Cost plus zero fee Multiple Choice Single Answer
Your Answer Fixed price agreements with escalation. Question: Mechanical tests are performed to :-
Correct Answer Ascertain the strength of materials
Your Answer Ascertain the strength of materials
Select The Blank
Question: ________ reduce problems of material planning.
Correct Answer Reduction in lead time Multiple Choice Single Answer
Your Answer Reduction in lead time Question: Set-up cost means :-
Correct Answer Cost incurred to replenish the stock of item
manufactured
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: JIT aims at :- at home plant
Correct Answer Reduction in non-value added activities Your Answer Cost incurred to replenish the stock of item
Your Answer Reduction in non-value added activities manufactured at home

plant
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Complaints concerning should be made in such a way
that negative Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: The main responsibility of inventory control division is
reactions are avoided such as :- :-
Correct Answer Delivery failures , Rejection , Shortages Correct Answer Fixing inventory levels
Your Answer Delivery failures , Rejection , Shortages Your Answer Fixing inventory levels

Multiple Choice Single Answer Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: Internal factor influencing materials planning:- Question: Special stores are created where :-
Correct Answer Procurement lead times Correct Answer Material need to be held under the control of the bank ,
Your Answer Procurement lead times
Material need to be held for perishable items , Material need to be held for

Multiple Choice Single Answer explosive & inflammable items


Question: The cost incurred in movement of materials from Your Answer Material need to be held under the control of the bank ,
suppliers works Material

to buyer's works is need to be held for perishable items , Material need to be held for explosive
Correct Answer Freight cost &
Your Answer Freight cost
inflammable items

True/False
Question: Supplier's delivery ratings should be communicated on Select The Blank
periodical Question: ________ is a fundamental form of economical value.
Correct Answer Esteem value
basis. Your Answer Cost value
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Select The Blank
Question: Discrepancies arising out of theft are tends to
Select The Blank ________.
Question: When the costs are balanced, total cost is ________. Correct Answer Profit & Loss a/c
Correct Answer Minimum Your Answer Profit & Loss a/c
Your Answer Fixed

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Multiple Choice Single Answer Question: What is Earnest money?
Question: The process of procurement of raw material, wip, Correct Answer Fixed amount collected along with Tender
finished goods, Your Answer Fixed amount collected along with Tender

jigs, fixtures and other tools and equipments which are required for the

operation and maintenance of a manufacturing plant is known as

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LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question What is Earnest money?
Correct Answer Fixed amount collected along with Tender
Your Answer Money received from Trading

True/False
Question In contract one cannot buy from or sell goods to himself.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Forward buying is best suited for :-
Correct Answer Items which have steady and regular consumption , Basic
materials such as coal, steel, coke etc. , Seasonal items
Your Answer Perishable items , Items which have steady and regular
consumption , Basic materials such as coal, steel, coke etc. , Seasonal items

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Additional concession given by the seller in non fixed price items
are industry wise fixed and hence the seller is not in a position to give any
concession is called as :-
Correct Answer Concealed discount
Your Answer Trade discount

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Application for an import license must be signed from :-
Correct Answer Proprietor , Partner of firm , Person duly authorized by
board of directors of company
Your Answer Proprietor , Partner of firm , Person permitted by custom
office , Person duly authorized by board of directors of company

True/False
Question Small parcels, Samples, gifts which are received from other
countries provisions of import policy & customs not applied on them.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer

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Good evaluation system Identification of weak spots Customer satisfaction

Supply chain management Customer satisfaction Identification of weak spots

Cost reduction Annual savings Annual savings

Codification index Measurement of cost improvement Part of stores function

Select The Blank


Question A combination of fixed price with a clause to increase price to
compensate the supplier for justified cost increases on account of changes in
price of raw material, Government. levies, power etc. at the time of dispatch is
________.
Correct Answer Fixed price agreements with escalation.
Your Answer Cost plus percentage of cost.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Purchasing and procurement cost reduction is possible through :-
Correct Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting
Your Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting ,
Local purchasing

True/False
Question Safety stock forms a fixed portion of inventories.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question ________store stocks material hypothecated with banks & to
stock excisable goods.
Correct Answer Bonded
Your Answer Inward

True/False
Question Turnover discount is usually related to the annual business and is
paid in the form of credit note at the end of the year.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question ________ refers to the procurement of the requirements of all
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departments of the firm by a central purchase organization.
Correct Answer Centralisation
Your Answer Centralisation

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Goods receipt note also called as :-
Correct Answer Goods inward note , Receipt cum inspection advice ,
Material inward note
Your Answer Receipt cum inspection advice , Material inward note ,
Discrepancy note. , Goods inward note

Select The Blank


Question Stock-out is nothing but ________.
Correct Answer Stock get depleted before receipt
Your Answer Organisational failure

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question The registration of the firm may be cancelled and its name may be
removed from the list for following reasons :-
Correct Answer If the firm fails to execute contract satisfactorily. , If the
firm fails to furnish income tax clearance certificate as required under the
rules. , If the firm runs into loss for 2 consecutive years any time after the first
registration.
Your Answer If the firm is not declared insolvent , If the firm fails to execute
contract satisfactorily. , If the firm fails to furnish income tax clearance
certificate as required under the rules. , If the firm runs into loss for 2
consecutive years any time after the first registration.

Select The Blank


Question ________management can assist the procast of standardization.

Correct Answer Materials


Your Answer Materials

Select The Blank


Question ________is reimbursement of actual costs plus fixed fee.
Correct Answer Cost plus fixed fee
Your Answer Fixed price agreements with escalation.

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Climatic & environmental agent is :-
Correct Answer Temperature
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Your Answer Temperature

Select The Blank


Question ________clause should be inserted in the purchase order of
items critical to project to induce supplier for early completion of the orders.
Correct Answer Bonus
Your Answer Bonus

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Mechanical tests are performed to :-
Correct Answer Ascertain the strength of materials
Your Answer Ascertain the quality of materials

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question What is the identification & location of stock in store?
Correct Answer Formulating & updating a system of stores and coding to
items which should ensure efficient identification & location of goods.
Your Answer Formulating & updating a system of stores and coding to
items which should ensure efficient identification & location of goods.

True/False
Question Training of vendors in JIT concepts brings an end to the
adversarial relationships.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Stock-out is due to :-
Correct Answer Unusual high demands , Delay in deliveries
Your Answer Unusual high demands , Delay in deliveries , Attitude of the
staff , Machine break-down

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer

New design introduction Value analysis Tradable product

Exchange value Tradable product Production cost

Unnecessary cost Lack of standardization Lack of standardization

Value analysis Motivation to employees Value analysis


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True/False
Question Cost of capacity which may be rendered idle if the item currently
being manufactured in purchased needs to be added to the cost to buy.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question The sub system of numerical system involves following :-
Correct Answer Decimal code , Block code system , Sequential code
Your Answer Sequential code , Decimal code , Binary code , Block code
system

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question A contract terminates under following condition :-
Correct Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by Release ,
Discharge by novation
Your Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by Release , Discharge
by Disability , Discharge by novation

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Instantaneous replenishment means :-
Correct Answer Quantity manufactured as per Work-Order & delivered to
stores in full
Your Answer Quantity manufactured is more than Work-Order

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Machinery spares does not include :-
Correct Answer Milling cutters
Your Answer Milling cutters

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Higher price is usually charged when the quantity required is
small. Bigger quantities on the other hand give the buyer a leverage to
negotiate for better price is :-
Correct Answer Quantity requirements
Your Answer Quantity requirements

True/False
Question Surplus items are listed out in descending order of their value.
Correct Answer True
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Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question ________ reduce problems of material planning.
Correct Answer Reduction in lead time
Your Answer Reduction in lead time

True/False
Question Ex-works means sale is made on rail/truck at the station of
dispatch.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question Indian railways carry almost ________ goods & passenger
traffic.
Correct Answer 0.75
Your Answer 0.8

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Issue of stock is :-
Correct Answer Process of reacting by stores
Your Answer Important function of stores

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Typical examples of direct materials are :-
Correct Answer Cloth in the manufacture of garment , Wood in the
manufacture of furniture , Fruits in a canning industry
Your Answer Cloth in the manufacture of garment , Wood in the
manufacture of furniture , Fruits in a canning industry , Coolants used in
machines

Select The Blank


Question Cost of Stock-taking in Annual method is ________.
Correct Answer Relatively less
Your Answer Very High

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The point of transfer of ownership rights from seller to buyer is :-
Correct Answer Place of delivery
Your Answer Place of delivery

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True/False
Question The trade discount is not allowed as a percentage of published
price.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Costs involved in materials management are
Correct Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax and levies ,
Ordering cost
Your Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax and levies , Ordering
cost , Overhead

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Discolourisation of soaps is due to :-
Correct Answer Exposure to light , Moisture
Your Answer Exposure to light , Moisture , Use of excess chemicals while
manufacturing , Keeping in cold

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Stock taking is the responsibility of :-
Correct Answer Stores
Your Answer Stores

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Material intimation note serves as :-
Correct Answer Indentor , Purchase department
Your Answer Indentor , Purchase department , Stores staff , Entire factory

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Which contract does not specify the quantity but the contractor is
bound to accept any order which may be placed on him during the contract
period?
Correct Answer Rate contracts
Your Answer Running contracts

True/False
Question Annual total cost remain constant though stock-turn over rate
changes.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

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Question JIT is ________
Correct Answer Continuous improvement
Your Answer Technique

LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The method used for making purchases of proprietary
items is :-
Correct Answer Single tender
Your Answer Limited tender

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Cent per cent inspection is done for :-
Correct Answer Functionally critical parts
Your Answer Seasonal items

Select The Blank


Question Lower the cycle time, lower is ________
Correct Answer Inventory
Your Answer Cost

Select The Blank


Question ________ reduce problems of material planning.
Correct Answer Reduction in lead time
Your Answer Increase in demand

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Contents of redundancy report are :-
Correct Answer Item code , Stock on hand
Your Answer Item code , Stock on hand , Number of Reviews

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The main responsibility of inventory control division is
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Correct Answer Fixing inventory levels
Your Answer Offering materials to Q.C. for verification of quality.

Select The Blank


Question In order to make purchasing effective and to resolve the
allied problems, there is ________ under the directorate.
Correct Answer Planning and development wing
Your Answer Planning and development wing

True/False
Question No restrictions are on rail transport.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question In F.O.R. contract seller is responsible for :-
Correct Answer Arranging for movement of goods to the transporter's
godown , Safe loading on into the vehicle , Keeping the material in deliverable
state
Your Answer Paying for the local transport , Arranging for movement
of goods to the transporter's godown , Safe loading on into the vehicle

True/False
Question Consignor & Consignee's name is must for every
transport mode.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Which of the following is not the external factor
influencing materials planning?
Correct Answer Corporate objective
Your Answer Corporate objective

Multiple Choice Single Answer


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Question In MRP system :-
Correct Answer Item demand is dependent
Your Answer There is no stock out

True/False
Question Single tender system is used when there is only one
supplier of the item.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Advantages of fixed price agreements are :-
Correct Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the
buyer who knows from the start, amount he has to pay for the goods/services.
, They protect buyer from possible financial risks from price escalations
Your Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the
buyer who knows from the start, amount he has to pay for the goods/services.
, They protect buyer from possible financial risks from price escalations

Select The Blank


Question Function which do not contribute to functional value is
called as ________.
Correct Answer Auxiliary function
Your Answer Relative function

Select The Blank


Question ________ is the arrangement of items into groups
according to a pre determined pattern.
Correct Answer Classification
Your Answer Classification

Select The Blank


Question Conformance to ________ is decided on the basis of
tests and trial runs.
Correct Answer Performance
Your Answer Materials specification

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Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Salient features of the working of the price panel are as
under :-
Correct Answer Usage value above which the panel is to approve of the
price is specified. , Vendor development department is required to give cost
break up to the secretary of the price panel , Members of the panel meet to
scrutinize and discuss the cost aspects.
Your Answer Usage value above which the panel is to approve of the
price is specified. , Vendor development department is required to give cost
break up to the secretary of the price panel , Members of the panel meet to
scrutinize and discuss the cost aspects.

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question A higher price is usually demanded for the critical items
since buyers have lesser options available compared to other items where
many alternative sources are available is :-
Correct Answer Quality requirements
Your Answer Quality requirements

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Good buyer -seller relations provide a good ground for
negotiation while strained relations make the supplier quote higher is :-
Correct Answer Buyer seller relationships
Your Answer Demand and supply condition

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Secondary function :-
Correct Answer Do not prevent the product from primary function
Your Answer Prevent the product from primary function

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Material Gate-Pass includes :-
Correct Answer Description of item , Quantity
Your Answer Description of item , Quantity , Name of the transporter

True/False
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Question Negotiation should end up with an unhappy supplier.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Objectives of material research are :-
Correct Answer To improve capability of purchase department to
visualize problems which may be encountered in future. , To make optimum
utilization of available resources , To provide the enterprise a competitive
edge.
Your Answer To improve capability of purchase department to
visualize problems which may be encountered in future. , To make optimum
utilization of available resources , To provide the enterprise a competitive
edge.

True/False
Question Lead time information is required for determination of
safety stock.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question Systematic ________of stores is the key to its efficient
operation.
Correct Answer Layout
Your Answer Layout

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Annual ICC is formulated as :-
Correct Answer 1/2 q x Cu x I
Your Answer [ q x Cu x i ] 1/2

True/False
Question Projects are usually subjected to uncertainty & often
delay takes place in completion of projects which results in cost over runs.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Optimal purchase quantity comprises :-
Correct Answer Annual inventory carrying cost , Annual procurement
cost
Your Answer Annual inventory carrying cost , Annual procurement
cost , Basic cost of an item

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Rodents Fumigation of stores Chemical treatment

IS 1644 Personal hazard, fire safety of buildings Personal hazard, fire


safety of buildings

Fungi & white ants Fungicides Fungicides

Daily closing stock Key movement register Chemical treatment

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question The responsibilities of purchase department includes :-
Correct Answer Locating supplier , Image building , Pre delivery follow
up and shortage chasing
Your Answer Locating supplier , Maintaining records of shortages ,
Pre delivery follow up and shortage chasing

Select The Blank


Question Wrapping materials are________ materials.
Correct Answer Packaging
Your Answer Packaging

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Limit gauges are used to verify :-
Correct Answer Whether the product is within the specification
Your Answer Measuring instruments
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Select The Blank


Question Probability theory ensures ________.
Correct Answer Degree of confidence in acceptance of quality
Your Answer Degree of confidence in acceptance of quality

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Speculative buying Bulk purchasing Bulk purchasing

Capital purchasing Plant and machineryNon perishable items

Group purchasing Hardware materials Hardware materials

Service contract Typewriters Plant and machinery

True/False
Question Issue of stock is the process of reacting by stores
management.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Internal lead time can be reduced :-
Correct Answer By selectively delegating the powers , By developing
local vendor
Your Answer By selectively delegating the powers , By better
paper-work , By controlling wastage

True/False
Question A company wishing to use preferred numbers must
decide first the smallest size to be made, then largest size to be made and then
the total no. of sizes to be made.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
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Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Economic disposal of scrap means :-
Correct Answer Use within the organisation , Auction
Your Answer Auction , Disposal at normal price , Disposal at
profitable price

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question The four main wings of DGS & D includes the following
:-
Correct Answer The supplies wing , The inspection wing , The disposal
wing
Your Answer The supplies wing , The inspection wing , The control
wing

Select The Blank


Question Documents used in receiving materials are of
________
Correct Answer Four types
Your Answer Four types

Select The Blank


Question The buyer, while using ________ tactic, may present
the supplier with a budgeted price for the product which is much lower than
the supplier's quoted price.
Correct Answer Bogies
Your Answer Bogies

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Capacity cost means :-
Correct Answer Cost of idle capacity
Your Answer Cost of capacity hired

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question A contract is discharged if it is impossible to perform
under following causes :-
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Correct Answer Death of promisee in a contract , Change in legislation ,
Change in circumstances under which the contract was entered into.
Your Answer Death of promisee in a contract , Change in legislation ,
Change in circumstances under which the contract was entered into.

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question In instantaneous replenishment system :-
Correct Answer Item consumption demand rate is constant
Your Answer Item consumption demand rate is constant

True/False
Question Maintenance and repair coLIST OF ATTEMPTED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question What is Earnest money?
Correct Answer Fixed amount collected along with Tender
Your Answer Money received from Trading

True/False
Question In contract one cannot buy from or sell goods to himself.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Forward buying is best suited for :-
Correct Answer Items which have steady and regular consumption , Basic
materials such as coal, steel, coke etc. , Seasonal items
Your Answer Perishable items , Items which have steady and regular
consumption , Basic materials such as coal, steel, coke etc. , Seasonal items

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Additional concession given by the seller in non fixed price items
are industry wise fixed and hence the seller is not in a position to give any
concession is called as :-
Correct Answer Concealed discount
Your Answer Trade discount

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Application for an import license must be signed from :-
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Correct Answer Proprietor , Partner of firm , Person duly authorized by
board of directors of company
Your Answer Proprietor , Partner of firm , Person permitted by custom
office , Person duly authorized by board of directors of company

True/False
Question Small parcels, Samples, gifts which are received from other
countries provisions of import policy & customs not applied on them.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Good evaluation system Identification of weak spots Customer satisfaction

Supply chain management Customer satisfaction Identification of weak spots

Cost reduction Annual savings Annual savings

Codification index Measurement of cost improvement Part of stores function

Select The Blank


Question A combination of fixed price with a clause to increase price to
compensate the supplier for justified cost increases on account of changes in
price of raw material, Government. levies, power etc. at the time of dispatch is
________.
Correct Answer Fixed price agreements with escalation.
Your Answer Cost plus percentage of cost.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Purchasing and procurement cost reduction is possible through :-
Correct Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting
Your Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting ,
Local purchasing

True/False
Question Safety stock forms a fixed portion of inventories.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

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Question ________store stocks material hypothecated with banks & to
stock excisable goods.
Correct Answer Bonded
Your Answer Inward

True/False
Question Turnover discount is usually related to the annual business and is
paid in the form of credit note at the end of the year.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question ________ refers to the procurement of the requirements of all
departments of the firm by a central purchase organization.
Correct Answer Centralisation
Your Answer Centralisation

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Goods receipt note also called as :-
Correct Answer Goods inward note , Receipt cum inspection advice ,
Material inward note
Your Answer Receipt cum inspection advice , Material inward note ,
Discrepancy note. , Goods inward note

Select The Blank


Question Stock-out is nothing but ________.
Correct Answer Stock get depleted before receipt
Your Answer Organisational failure

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question The registration of the firm may be cancelled and its name may be
removed from the list for following reasons :-
Correct Answer If the firm fails to execute contract satisfactorily. , If the
firm fails to furnish income tax clearance certificate as required under the
rules. , If the firm runs into loss for 2 consecutive years any time after the first
registration.
Your Answer If the firm is not declared insolvent , If the firm fails to execute
contract satisfactorily. , If the firm fails to furnish income tax clearance
certificate as required under the rules. , If the firm runs into loss for 2
consecutive years any time after the first registration.

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Select The Blank
Question ________management can assist the procast of standardization.

Correct Answer Materials


Your Answer Materials

Select The Blank


Question ________is reimbursement of actual costs plus fixed fee.
Correct Answer Cost plus fixed fee
Your Answer Fixed price agreements with escalation.

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Climatic & environmental agent is :-
Correct Answer Temperature
Your Answer Temperature

Select The Blank


Question ________clause should be inserted in the purchase order of
items critical to project to induce supplier for early completion of the orders.
Correct Answer Bonus
Your Answer Bonus

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Mechanical tests are performed to :-
Correct Answer Ascertain the strength of materials
Your Answer Ascertain the quality of materials

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question What is the identification & location of stock in store?
Correct Answer Formulating & updating a system of stores and coding to
items which should ensure efficient identification & location of goods.
Your Answer Formulating & updating a system of stores and coding to
items which should ensure efficient identification & location of goods.

True/False
Question Training of vendors in JIT concepts brings an end to the
adversarial relationships.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Stock-out is due to :-
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Correct Answer Unusual high demands , Delay in deliveries
Your Answer Unusual high demands , Delay in deliveries , Attitude of the
staff , Machine break-down

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer

New design introduction Value analysis Tradable product

Exchange value Tradable product Production cost

Unnecessary cost Lack of standardization Lack of standardization

Value analysis Motivation to employees Value analysis

True/False
Question Cost of capacity which may be rendered idle if the item currently
being manufactured in purchased needs to be added to the cost to buy.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question The sub system of numerical system involves following :-
Correct Answer Decimal code , Block code system , Sequential code
Your Answer Sequential code , Decimal code , Binary code , Block code
system

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question A contract terminates under following condition :-
Correct Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by Release ,
Discharge by novation
Your Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by Release , Discharge
by Disability , Discharge by novation

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Instantaneous replenishment means :-
Correct Answer Quantity manufactured as per Work-Order & delivered to
stores in full
Your Answer Quantity manufactured is more than Work-Order

Multiple Choice Single Answer


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Question Machinery spares does not include :-
Correct Answer Milling cutters
Your Answer Milling cutters

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Higher price is usually charged when the quantity required is
small. Bigger quantities on the other hand give the buyer a leverage to
negotiate for better price is :-
Correct Answer Quantity requirements
Your Answer Quantity requirements

True/False
Question Surplus items are listed out in descending order of their value.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question ________ reduce problems of material planning.
Correct Answer Reduction in lead time
Your Answer Reduction in lead time

True/False
Question Ex-works means sale is made on rail/truck at the station of
dispatch.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question Indian railways carry almost ________ goods & passenger
traffic.
Correct Answer 0.75
Your Answer 0.8

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Issue of stock is :-
Correct Answer Process of reacting by stores
Your Answer Important function of stores

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Typical examples of direct materials are :-
Correct Answer Cloth in the manufacture of garment , Wood in the
manufacture of furniture , Fruits in a canning industry
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Your Answer Cloth in the manufacture of garment , Wood in the
manufacture of furniture , Fruits in a canning industry , Coolants used in
machines

Select The Blank


Question Cost of Stock-taking in Annual method is ________.
Correct Answer Relatively less
Your Answer Very High

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The point of transfer of ownership rights from seller to buyer is :-
Correct Answer Place of delivery
Your Answer Place of delivery

True/False
Question The trade discount is not allowed as a percentage of published
price.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Costs involved in materials management are
Correct Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax and levies ,
Ordering cost
Your Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax and levies , Ordering
cost , Overhead

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Discolourisation of soaps is due to :-
Correct Answer Exposure to light , Moisture
Your Answer Exposure to light , Moisture , Use of excess chemicals while
manufacturing , Keeping in cold

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Stock taking is the responsibility of :-
Correct Answer Stores
Your Answer Stores

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Material intimation note serves as :-
Correct Answer Indentor , Purchase department
Your Answer Indentor , Purchase department , Stores staff , Entire factory
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Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Which contract does not specify the quantity but the contractor is
bound to accept any order which may be placed on him during the contract
period?
Correct Answer Rate contracts
Your Answer Running contracts

True/False
Question Annual total cost remain constant though stock-turn over rate
changes.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Select The Blank


Question JIT is ________
Correct Answer Continuous improvement
Your Answer Technique

sts in used equipments are relatively higher.


Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question Conformance to ________ is checked against
component drawings.
Correct Answer Dimensions
Your Answer Dimensions

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The inventories which refer to the maintenance, repair
and operation supplies which are consumed during process of manufacturing
but do not become part of the product is :-
Correct Answer MRO inventories
Your Answer MRO inventories

True/False
Question Import substitution in reality should be looked upon as
"Import avoidance"
Correct Answer True
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Your Answer True

True/False
Question Deterioration & Obsolescence cost are similar.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question Customs duty is charged on the imported goods as per
________.
Correct Answer Customs tariff rules
Your Answer Customs tariff rules

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question In a contract buyer has right to :-
Correct Answer Examine the goods , Reject the goods delivered in wrong
quantity , Reject non conforming goods
Your Answer Examine the goods , Reject the goods delivered in wrong
quantity , Sue for interest of buyer

Select The Blank


Question ________ of the department refers to the placement of
the department in the structure of the company.
Correct Answer Status
Your Answer Location

True/False
Question Purchasing policies are implemented by framing
procedures and rules.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

True/False
Question Black bituminous paint should be applied to rubber
parts.
Correct Answer False
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Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Pending purchases indent report :-
Correct Answer Highlights indents yet to be converted in to
purchase-orders
Your Answer Highlights indents yet to be converted in to
purchase-orders

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Correct issues must have :-
Correct Answer Written requisitions , Authorized requisitions
Your Answer Written requisitions , Authorized requisitions , Name of
requisitor

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question The following are the actions would help to improve
effectiveness of materials planning :-
Correct Answer Accurate forecasting , Computerization , Shorter
materials plan period
Your Answer Accurate forecasting , Computerization , Increase in lead
time

Select The Blank


Question Systematic, formal and continuous analysis of all factors
affect ________ management function is known as Materials research.
Correct Answer Materials
Your Answer Materials

True/False
Question OEM discount is given by the supplier with a view to
widen customer's base.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer


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Question A buyer gives wrong idea to his supplier about his
requirements or show a fictitious figure to get some price discount is called as
:-
Correct Answer Misrepresentation of facts
Your Answer Misrepresentation of facts

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Purchasing and procurement cost reduction is possible
through :-
Correct Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting
Your Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting

Select The Blank


Question ________ department in almost all companies is the
biggest spending department and the custodian of company's purse.
Correct Answer Purchasing
Your Answer Purchasing

Select The Blank


Question ________ find their use in identification of raw
materials, lubricants, pipelines etc.
Correct Answer Colour codes
Your Answer Colour codes

Select The Blank


Question ________ is a complex combination of men, machines,
materials and tools.
Correct Answer Manufacturing
Your Answer Operation

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question What is the meaning of storekeeping?
Correct Answer Physical storage of goods under custodianship in a
systematic manner
Your Answer Physical storage of goods under custodianship in a
systematic manner

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True/False
Question Value analysis is the cost reduction technique.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Competitive price information must be treated as
confidential and should not be disclosed to the bidders with an intention of
allowing them to rebid is :-
Correct Answer Improprieties of bids
Your Answer Improprieties of bids

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer

JE Journal Entries Journal Entries

PO Purchase order Purchase order

GRN Goods receipt note Goods receipt note

DN Discrepancy note. Discrepancy note.

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Traffic division is concerned with :-
Correct Answer Arrangement of eco. Transportation of incoming and
outgoing materials
Your Answer Arrangement of eco. Transportation of incoming and
outgoing materials

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Issue of stock is :-
Correct Answer Process of reacting by stores
Your Answer Process of reacting by stores

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True/False
Question Cancellation of orders on flimsy ground is unethical.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question Systematic ________of stores is the key to its efficient
operation.
Correct Answer Layout
Your Answer Layout

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Foreign trade is controlled by Government for :-
Correct Answer Promoting export &controlling import
Your Answer Promoting export &controlling import

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question In review system-optional replenishment :-
Correct Answer Reorder level is fixed , Review period is fixed
Your Answer Review period is fixed , Reorder level is fixed

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question The receiving stores copy is used by it :-
Correct Answer To ensure that supplier effects supply of only items
ordered on him. , To ensure that supplier does not supply more than the
quantity stipulated in the purchase order. , To ensure that the supplier effect
deliveries through the mode of transport asked for by the buyer.
Your Answer To ensure that supplier does not supply more than the
quantity stipulated in the purchase order.

True/False
Question A company wishing to use preferred numbers must
decide first the smallest size to be made, then largest size to be made and then
the total no. of sizes to be made.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False

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Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Finished goods means :-
Correct Answer Goods which are ready to ship
Your Answer Goods which are ready to ship

True/False
Question JIT purchasing is indirectly the activity of pushing
inventory on the suppliers.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Quantity discounts are offered when :-
Correct Answer Buyer tempts to produce large quantity , Production is
higher & cost is less
Your Answer Buyer tempts to produce large quantity , Production is
higher & cost is less

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Advantages of fixed price agreements are :-
Correct Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the
buyer who knows from the start, amount he has to pay for the goods/services.
, They protect buyer from possible financial risks from price escalations
Your Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the
buyer who knows from the start, amount he has to pay for the goods/services.
, They protect buyer from possible financial risks from price escalations

Select The Blank


Question Originating department of daily material receipt report
is ________.
Correct Answer Receiving store
Your Answer Receiving store

Select The Blank


Question ________ is the arrangement of items into groups
according to a pre determined pattern.
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Correct Answer Classification
Your Answer Classification

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Main information in the bill of material is :-
Correct Answer Part no. , Material specification , Quantity per assembly
Your Answer Part no. , Material specification , Quantity per assembly

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer

LC Labour cost as considered at the time of contract Labour cost


as considered at the time of contract

MA Actual material cost as on date. Actual material cost as on date.

MC Material cost as considered at the time of contract Material cost


as considered at the time of contract

LA Actual labour cost as on date Actual labour cost as on date

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Heat is :-
Correct Answer An physical agent
Your Answer An physical agent

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question A formal request to the purchase department, by the
indentor to procure the items mentioned therein and within the indicated time
schedule is :-
Correct Answer Purchase indent
Your Answer Purchase indent

True/False
Question Coal and coke gas used for power generation and
process heating are direct materials.
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Correct Answer False
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question In a contract of sale by description the goods sold must
be of ________ quality.
Correct Answer Merchantable
Your Answer Merchantable

True/False
Question Annual total cost remain constant though stock-turn
over rate changes.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Obsolescence cost is :-
Correct Answer Due stock on hand , Part No. / Name
Your Answer Due stock on hand , Cause of the event , Number of turns

True/False
Question Single tender system is used when there is only one
supplier of the item.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question In traditional purchasing, quality is confirmed
________.
Correct Answer On receipt
Your Answer On receipt

True/False
Question GRN is an important document between supplier, stores,
purchase, accounts depts.
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Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question Conformance to ________ is checked against
component drawings.
Correct Answer Dimensions
Your Answer Dimensions

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The inventories which refer to the maintenance, repair
and operation supplies which are consumed during process of manufacturing
but do not become part of the product is :-
Correct Answer MRO inventories
Your Answer MRO inventories

True/False
Question Import substitution in reality should be looked upon as
"Import avoidance"
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

True/False
Question Deterioration & Obsolescence cost are similar.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question Customs duty is charged on the imported goods as per
________.
Correct Answer Customs tariff rules
Your Answer Customs tariff rules

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question In a contract buyer has right to :-
Correct Answer Examine the goods , Reject the goods delivered in wrong
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quantity , Reject non conforming goods
Your Answer Examine the goods , Reject the goods delivered in wrong
quantity , Sue for interest of buyer

Select The Blank


Question ________ of the department refers to the placement of
the department in the structure of the company.
Correct Answer Status
Your Answer Location

True/False
Question Purchasing policies are implemented by framing
procedures and rules.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

True/False
Question Black bituminous paint should be applied to rubber
parts.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Pending purchases indent report :-
Correct Answer Highlights indents yet to be converted in to
purchase-orders
Your Answer Highlights indents yet to be converted in to
purchase-orders

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Correct issues must have :-
Correct Answer Written requisitions , Authorized requisitions
Your Answer Written requisitions , Authorized requisitions , Name of
requisitor

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


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Question The following are the actions would help to improve
effectiveness of materials planning :-
Correct Answer Accurate forecasting , Computerization , Shorter
materials plan period
Your Answer Accurate forecasting , Computerization , Increase in lead
time

Select The Blank


Question Systematic, formal and continuous analysis of all factors
affect ________ management function is known as Materials research.
Correct Answer Materials
Your Answer Materials

True/False
Question OEM discount is given by the supplier with a view to
widen customer's base.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question A buyer gives wrong idea to his supplier about his
requirements or show a fictitious figure to get some price discount is called as
:-
Correct Answer Misrepresentation of facts
Your Answer Misrepresentation of facts

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Purchasing and procurement cost reduction is possible
through :-
Correct Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting
Your Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting

Select The Blank


Question ________ department in almost all companies is the
biggest spending department and the custodian of company's purse.
Correct Answer Purchasing
Your Answer Purchasing
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Select The Blank


Question ________ find their use in identification of raw
materials, lubricants, pipelines etc.
Correct Answer Colour codes
Your Answer Colour codes

Select The Blank


Question ________ is a complex combination of men, machines,
materials and tools.
Correct Answer Manufacturing
Your Answer Operation

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question What is the meaning of storekeeping?
Correct Answer Physical storage of goods under custodianship in a
systematic manner
Your Answer Physical storage of goods under custodianship in a
systematic manner

True/False
Question Value analysis is the cost reduction technique.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Competitive price information must be treated as
confidential and should not be disclosed to the bidders with an intention of
allowing them to rebid is :-
Correct Answer Improprieties of bids
Your Answer Improprieties of bids

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer

JE Journal Entries Journal Entries


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PO Purchase order Purchase order

GRN Goods receipt note Goods receipt note

DN Discrepancy note. Discrepancy note.

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Traffic division is concerned with :-
Correct Answer Arrangement of eco. Transportation of incoming and
outgoing materials
Your Answer Arrangement of eco. Transportation of incoming and
outgoing materials

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Issue of stock is :-
Correct Answer Process of reacting by stores
Your Answer Process of reacting by stores

True/False
Question Cancellation of orders on flimsy ground is unethical.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question Systematic ________of stores is the key to its efficient
operation.
Correct Answer Layout
Your Answer Layout

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Foreign trade is controlled by Government for :-
Correct Answer Promoting export &controlling import
Your Answer Promoting export &controlling import

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Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question In review system-optional replenishment :-
Correct Answer Reorder level is fixed , Review period is fixed
Your Answer Review period is fixed , Reorder level is fixed

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question The receiving stores copy is used by it :-
Correct Answer To ensure that supplier effects supply of only items
ordered on him. , To ensure that supplier does not supply more than the
quantity stipulated in the purchase order. , To ensure that the supplier effect
deliveries through the mode of transport asked for by the buyer.
Your Answer To ensure that supplier does not supply more than the
quantity stipulated in the purchase order.

True/False
Question A company wishing to use preferred numbers must
decide first the smallest size to be made, then largest size to be made and then
the total no. of sizes to be made.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Finished goods means :-
Correct Answer Goods which are ready to ship
Your Answer Goods which are ready to ship

True/False
Question JIT purchasing is indirectly the activity of pushing
inventory on the suppliers.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Quantity discounts are offered when :-
Correct Answer Buyer tempts to produce large quantity , Production is
higher & cost is less
Your Answer Buyer tempts to produce large quantity , Production is
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higher & cost is less

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Advantages of fixed price agreements are :-
Correct Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the
buyer who knows from the start, amount he has to pay for the goods/services.
, They protect buyer from possible financial risks from price escalations
Your Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the
buyer who knows from the start, amount he has to pay for the goods/services.
, They protect buyer from possible financial risks from price escalations

Select The Blank


Question Originating department of daily material receipt report
is ________.
Correct Answer Receiving store
Your Answer Receiving store

Select The Blank


Question ________ is the arrangement of items into groups
according to a pre determined pattern.
Correct Answer Classification
Your Answer Classification

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Main information in the bill of material is :-
Correct Answer Part no. , Material specification , Quantity per assembly
Your Answer Part no. , Material specification , Quantity per assembly

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer

LC Labour cost as considered at the time of contract Labour cost


as considered at the time of contract

MA Actual material cost as on date. Actual material cost as on date.

MC Material cost as considered at the time of contract Material cost


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as considered at the time of contract

LA Actual labour cost as on date Actual labour cost as on date

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Heat is :-
Correct Answer An physical agent
Your Answer An physical agent

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question A formal request to the purchase department, by the
indentor to procure the items mentioned therein and within the indicated time
schedule is :-
Correct Answer Purchase indent
Your Answer Purchase indent

True/False
Question Coal and coke gas used for power generation and
process heating are direct materials.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question In a contract of sale by description the goods sold must
be of ________ quality.
Correct Answer Merchantable
Your Answer Merchantable

True/False
Question Annual total cost remain constant though stock-turn
over rate changes.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


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Question Obsolescence cost is :-
Correct Answer Due stock on hand , Part No. / Name
Your Answer Due stock on hand , Cause of the event , Number of turns

True/False
Question Single tender system is used when there is only one
supplier of the item.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question In traditional purchasing, quality is confirmed
________.
Correct Answer On receipt
Your Answer On receipt

LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

True/False
Question Bulky items impervious to weather is kept at very safe
place inside store.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Select The Blank


Question Petroleum product imports are channealised
through________.
Correct Answer Indian oil corporation
Your Answer Indian oil corporation

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Procurement by more than one firm by pooling their
requirements is :-
Correct Answer Cooperative buying
Your Answer Cooperative buying
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Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question For the inspection of special Cutting tools which
department is responsible?
Correct Answer Planning department & inspection department
Your Answer Maintenance department

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Vendor rating Right source Right source

Replenishment method Right timeRight time

Competitive bidding Right price Right price

EOQ Right quantity Right quantity

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The cost incurred in providing adequate insurance cover
to the materials in transit and in storage is
Correct Answer Insurance cost
Your Answer Insurance cost

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Import transactions are subject to following additional
laws compared to procurement from sources within the country as :-
Correct Answer Import trade control act ®ulation , Custom act , Central
excise Rules 2002
Your Answer Import trade control act ®ulation , Custom act , Trade
policy act 2000

True/False
Question Projects are usually subjected to uncertainty & often
delay takes place in completion of projects which results in cost over runs.
Correct Answer True
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Your Answer True

True/False
Question Contract whose object is not lawful are not void.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

True/False
Question Shortage chasing is intended to remind the supplier of
the due date and obtain advance information of expected delays.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Optimal purchase quantity comprises :-
Correct Answer Annual inventory carrying cost , Annual procurement
cost
Your Answer Annual inventory carrying cost , Annual procurement
cost , Set-up cost

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Steel almirahs are used for storage of :-
Correct Answer Expensive items , Scarce items
Your Answer Expensive items , Scarce items , High risk materials

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Some of the benefits if materials are supplied by the
buyer are :-
Correct Answer The supplies of goods are guaranteed especially during
the periods of shortages. , The frequent requests for the price revisions are
avoided , The buyer is sure of the quality of materials.
Your Answer The buyer is sure of the quality of materials. , The
frequent requests for the price revisions are avoided , The unnecessary profit
on materials are added by the suppliers.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


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Question The buyers are asked to adopt the following method for
follow up :-
Correct Answer Telephone , Letters , E-mail, telegram
Your Answer Telephone , Letters , E-mail, telegram

True/False
Question Stores is the "Safe Custody" for keeping materials
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Prices of certain commodity may be fixed by the
government and thereby putting a restriction on both buyer and seller is :-
Correct Answer Government restrictions
Your Answer Government restrictions

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question A contract terminates under following condition :-
Correct Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by Release ,
Discharge by novation
Your Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by Release ,
Discharge by novation

Select The Blank


Question ________ is followed in public sector organizations to
identify the lowest potential bidder.
Correct Answer Tender system
Your Answer Tender system

True/False
Question The performance of an equipment can not be verified on
the spot if the equipment is not in operation.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True

Match The Following


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Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Speculative buying Bulk purchasing Non perishable items

Capital purchasing Plant and machineryPlant and machinery

Group purchasing Hardware materials Bulk purchasing

Service contract Typewriters Hardware materials

True/False
Question Metals should be stored at least 15-20 cm above the
ground.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Costs involved in materials management are
Correct Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax and levies ,
Ordering cost
Your Answer Basic cost of materials , Ordering cost , Overhead

Select The Blank


Question ________ of the department refers to the placement of
the department in the structure of the company.
Correct Answer Status
Your Answer Location

True/False
Question Value analysis is the cost reduction technique.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question For large engineering firms main store could be sub
divided into :-
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Correct Answer Finished part store , Raw material store , Semi finished
item store
Your Answer Raw material store , Semi finished item store , Finished
part store

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question In project procurement what work is covered in detailed
engineering stage?
Correct Answer Cross verification of technical specifications &
finalisation of commercial terms
Your Answer Cross verification of technical specifications &
finalisation of commercial terms

Select The Blank


Question Sub contracting decisions must be based on outcome of
________ analysis.
Correct Answer Cost benefit
Your Answer Cost benefit

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Disadvantages of forward buying are :-
Correct Answer Such a buying may not serve entirely the needs of the
production department , Price expectations if not realised may result in major
financial loss to the firm. , Large scale obsolescence may result if design
changes occur.
Your Answer Price expectations if not realised may result in major
financial loss to the firm. , Large scale obsolescence may result if design
changes occur.

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Who act as a link between company's financial
department and supplier's for timely payment?
Correct Answer Purchase division
Your Answer Purchase division

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question What is the meaning of stores layout?
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Correct Answer Physical arrangement of space for storage material
movement, office etc which should provide for most efficient receipt storage &
issue of material
Your Answer Physical arrangement of space for storage material
movement, office etc which should provide for most efficient receipt storage &
issue of material

True/False
Question If item is manufactured in small quantities, set-up cost is
high.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question ________is suitable for procurement from non-profit
making organization.
Correct Answer Cost plus zero fee
Your Answer Fixed price agreements with escalation.

Select The Blank


Question ________ reduce problems of material planning.
Correct Answer Reduction in lead time
Your Answer Reduction in lead time

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question JIT aims at :-
Correct Answer Reduction in non-value added activities
Your Answer Reduction in non-value added activities

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Complaints concerning should be made in such a way
that negative reactions are avoided such as :-
Correct Answer Delivery failures , Rejection , Shortages
Your Answer Delivery failures , Rejection , Shortages

Multiple Choice Single Answer


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Question Internal factor influencing materials planning:-
Correct Answer Procurement lead times
Your Answer Procurement lead times

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The cost incurred in movement of materials from
suppliers works to buyer's works is
Correct Answer Freight cost
Your Answer Freight cost

True/False
Question Supplier's delivery ratings should be communicated on
periodical basis.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question When the costs are balanced, total cost is ________.
Correct Answer Minimum
Your Answer Fixed

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The process of procurement of raw material, wip,
finished goods, jigs, fixtures and other tools and equipments which are
required for the operation and maintenance of a manufacturing plant is
known as
Correct Answer Purchasing
Your Answer Store keeping

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Mechanical tests are performed to :-
Correct Answer Ascertain the strength of materials
Your Answer Ascertain the strength of materials

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Set-up cost means :-
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Correct Answer Cost incurred to replenish the stock of item
manufactured at home plant
Your Answer Cost incurred to replenish the stock of item
manufactured at home plant

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The main responsibility of inventory control division is
:-
Correct Answer Fixing inventory levels
Your Answer Fixing inventory levels

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Special stores are created where :-
Correct Answer Material need to be held under the control of the bank ,
Material need to be held for perishable items , Material need to be held for
explosive & inflammable items
Your Answer Material need to be held under the control of the bank ,
Material need to be held for perishable items , Material need to be held for
explosive & inflammable items

Select The Blank


Question ________ is a fundamental form of economical value.
Correct Answer Esteem value
Your Answer Cost value

Select The Blank


Question Discrepancies arising out of theft are tends to
________.
Correct Answer Profit & Loss a/c
Your Answer Profit & Loss a/c

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question What is Earnest money?
Correct Answer Fixed amount collected along with Tender
Your Answer Fixed amount collected along with Tender

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Multiple Choice Single Answer compensate the supplier for justified cost increases on account of changes
Question: What is Earnest money? in
Correct Answer Fixed amount collected along with Tender
Your Answer Money received from Trading price of raw material, Government. levies, power etc. at the time of
dispatch is
True/False
Question: In contract one cannot buy from or sell goods to himself. ________.
Correct Answer True Correct Answer Fixed price agreements with escalation.
Your Answer False Your Answer Cost plus percentage of cost.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: Forward buying is best suited for :- Question: Purchasing and procurement cost reduction is possible
Correct Answer Items which have steady and regular consumption , through :-
Basic Correct Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting
Your Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting ,
materials such as coal, steel, coke etc. , Seasonal items Local
Your Answer Perishable items , Items which have steady and regular
purchasing
consumption , Basic materials such as coal, steel, coke etc. , Seasonal items
True/False
Multiple Choice Single Answer Question: Safety stock forms a fixed portion of inventories.
Question: Additional concession given by the seller in non fixed price Correct Answer True
items Your Answer True

are industry wise fixed and hence the seller is not in a position to give any Select The Blank
Question: ________store stocks material hypothecated with banks & to
concession is called as :- stock
Correct Answer Concealed discount
Your Answer Trade discount excisable goods.
Correct Answer Bonded
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Your Answer Inward
Question: Application for an import license must be signed from :-
Correct Answer Proprietor , Partner of firm , Person duly authorized by True/False
board Question: Turnover discount is usually related to the annual business
and is
of directors of company
Your Answer Proprietor , Partner of firm , Person permitted by custom paid in the form of credit note at the end of the year.
office Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
, Person duly authorized by board of directors of company
Select The Blank
True/False Question: ________ refers to the procurement of the requirements of all
Question: Small parcels, Samples, gifts which are received from other
departments of the firm by a central purchase organization.
countries provisions of import policy & customs not applied on them. Correct Answer Centralisation
Correct Answer False Your Answer Centralisation
Your Answer False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Match The Following Question: Goods receipt note also called as :-
Question: Correct Answer Your Answer Correct Answer Goods inward note , Receipt cum inspection advice ,
Material
Good evaluation system Identification of weak spots Customer satisfaction
inward note
Supply chain management Customer satisfaction Identification of weak Your Answer Receipt cum inspection advice , Material inward note ,
spots
Discrepancy note. , Goods inward note
Cost reduction Annual savings Annual savings
Select The Blank
Codification index Measurement of cost improvement Part of stores Question: Stock-out is nothing but ________.
function Correct Answer Stock get depleted before receipt
Your Answer Organisational failure

Select The Blank Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: A combination of fixed price with a clause to increase price Question: The registration of the firm may be cancelled and its name
to may be

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removed from the list for following reasons :- Question: Stock-out is due to :-
Correct Answer If the firm fails to execute contract satisfactorily. , If Correct Answer Unusual high demands , Delay in deliveries
the Your Answer Unusual high demands , Delay in deliveries , Attitude of
the
firm fails to furnish income tax clearance certificate as required under the
staff , Machine break-down
rules. , If the firm runs into loss for 2 consecutive years any time after the
Match The Following
first registration. Question: Correct Answer Your Answer
Your Answer If the firm is not declared insolvent , If the firm fails to
New design introduction Value analysis Tradable product
execute contract satisfactorily. , If the firm fails to furnish income tax
Exchange value Tradable product Production cost
clearance certificate as required under the rules. , If the firm runs into loss
Unnecessary cost Lack of standardization Lack of standardization
for 2 consecutive years any time after the first registration.
Value analysis Motivation to employees Value analysis
Select The Blank
Question: ________management can assist the procast of
standardization. True/False
Correct Answer Materials Question: Cost of capacity which may be rendered idle if the item
Your Answer Materials currently

Select The Blank being manufactured in purchased needs to be added to the cost to buy.
Question: ________is reimbursement of actual costs plus fixed fee. Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Cost plus fixed fee Your Answer True
Your Answer Fixed price agreements with escalation.
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Multiple Choice Single Answer Question: The sub system of numerical system involves following :-
Question: Climatic & environmental agent is :- Correct Answer Decimal code , Block code system , Sequential code
Correct Answer Temperature Your Answer Sequential code , Decimal code , Binary code , Block code
Your Answer Temperature system

Select The Blank Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: ________clause should be inserted in the purchase order of Question: A contract terminates under following condition :-
items Correct Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by Release ,
Discharge by
critical to project to induce supplier for early completion of the orders.
Correct Answer Bonus novation
Your Answer Bonus Your Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by Release ,
Discharge by
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Mechanical tests are performed to :- Disability , Discharge by novation
Correct Answer Ascertain the strength of materials
Your Answer Ascertain the quality of materials Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Instantaneous replenishment means :-
Multiple Choice Single Answer Correct Answer Quantity manufactured as per Work-Order & delivered
Question: What is the identification & location of stock in store? to stores
Correct Answer Formulating & updating a system of stores and coding
to items in full
Your Answer Quantity manufactured is more than Work-Order
which should ensure efficient identification & location of goods.
Your Answer Formulating & updating a system of stores and coding to Multiple Choice Single Answer
items Question: Machinery spares does not include :-
Correct Answer Milling cutters
which should ensure efficient identification & location of goods. Your Answer Milling cutters

True/False Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question: Training of vendors in JIT concepts brings an end to the Question: Higher price is usually charged when the quantity required is
adversarial small.

relationships. Bigger quantities on the other hand give the buyer a leverage to negotiate
Correct Answer True for
Your Answer False
better price is :-
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Correct Answer Quantity requirements

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Your Answer Quantity requirements cost
Your Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax and levies ,
True/False Ordering
Question: Surplus items are listed out in descending order of their
value. cost , Overhead
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Discolourisation of soaps is due to :-
Select The Blank Correct Answer Exposure to light , Moisture
Question: ________ reduce problems of material planning. Your Answer Exposure to light , Moisture , Use of excess chemicals
Correct Answer Reduction in lead time while
Your Answer Reduction in lead time
manufacturing , Keeping in cold
True/False
Question: Ex-works means sale is made on rail/truck at the station of Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Stock taking is the responsibility of :-
dispatch. Correct Answer Stores
Correct Answer False Your Answer Stores
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Select The Blank Question: Material intimation note serves as :-
Question: Indian railways carry almost ________ goods & passenger Correct Answer Indentor , Purchase department
traffic. Your Answer Indentor , Purchase department , Stores staff , Entire
Correct Answer 0.75 factory
Your Answer 0.8
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Multiple Choice Single Answer Question: Which contract does not specify the quantity but the
Question: Issue of stock is :- contractor is
Correct Answer Process of reacting by stores
Your Answer Important function of stores bound to accept any order which may be placed on him during the contract
period?
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Correct Answer Rate contracts
Question: Typical examples of direct materials are :- Your Answer Running contracts
Correct Answer Cloth in the manufacture of garment , Wood in the
manufacture True/False
Question: Annual total cost remain constant though stock-turn over rate
of furniture , Fruits in a canning industry
Your Answer Cloth in the manufacture of garment , Wood in the changes.
manufacture of Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
furniture , Fruits in a canning industry , Coolants used in machines
Select The Blank
Select The Blank Question: JIT is ________
Question: Cost of Stock-taking in Annual method is ________. Correct Answer Continuous improvement
Correct Answer Relatively less Your Answer Technique
Your Answer Very High

Multiple Choice Single Answer LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTION: S AND ANSWERS


Question: The point of transfer of ownership rights from seller to buyer
is :-
Correct Answer Place of delivery
Your Answer Place of delivery Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: The method used for making purchases of proprietary
True/False items is :-
Question: The trade discount is not allowed as a percentage of Correct Answer Single tender
published Your Answer Limited tender

price.
Correct Answer False Multiple Choice Single Answer
Your Answer False Question: Cent per cent inspection is done for :-
Correct Answer Functionally critical parts
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Your Answer Seasonal items
Question: Costs involved in materials management are
Correct Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax and levies ,
Ordering Select The Blank
Question: Lower the cycle time, lower is ________

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Correct Answer Inventory
Your Answer Cost
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: In MRP system :-
Select The Blank Correct Answer Item demand is dependent
Question: ________ reduce problems of material planning. Your Answer There is no stock out
Correct Answer Reduction in lead time
Your Answer Increase in demand
True/False
Question: Single tender system is used when there is only one
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer supplier of
Question: Contents of redundancy report are :-
Correct Answer Item code , Stock on hand the item.
Your Answer Item code , Stock on hand , Number of Reviews Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question: The main responsibility of inventory control division is Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
:- Question: Advantages of fixed price agreements are :-
Correct Answer Fixing inventory levels Correct Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the
Your Answer Offering materials to Q.C. for verification of quality.
buyer who knows from the start, amount he has to pay for the
goods/services. ,
Select The Blank
Question: In order to make purchasing effective and to resolve the They protect buyer from possible financial risks from price escalations
allied Your Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the
buyer
problems, there is ________ under the directorate.
Correct Answer Planning and development wing who knows from the start, amount he has to pay for the goods/services. ,
Your Answer Planning and development wing They

protect buyer from possible financial risks from price escalations


True/False
Question: No restrictions are on rail transport.
Correct Answer True Select The Blank
Your Answer False Question: Function which do not contribute to functional value is
called as

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer ________.


Question: In F.O.R. contract seller is responsible for :- Correct Answer Auxiliary function
Correct Answer Arranging for movement of goods to the transporter's Your Answer Relative function

godown , Safe loading on into the vehicle , Keeping the material in


deliverable Select The Blank
Question: ________ is the arrangement of items into groups
state according to a
Your Answer Paying for the local transport , Arranging for
movement of goods pre determined pattern.
Correct Answer Classification
to the transporter's godown , Safe loading on into the vehicle Your Answer Classification

True/False Select The Blank


Question: Consignor & Consignee's name is must for every Question: Conformance to ________ is decided on the basis of
transport mode. tests and
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True trial runs.
Correct Answer Performance
Your Answer Materials specification
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Which of the following is not the external factor
influencing Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Salient features of the working of the price panel are as
materials planning? under
Correct Answer Corporate objective
Your Answer Corporate objective :-

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Correct Answer Usage value above which the panel is to approve of the Your Answer To improve capability of purchase department to
visualize
price is specified. , Vendor development department is required to give cost
problems which may be encountered in future. , To make optimum
break up to the secretary of the price panel , Members of the panel meet to utilization of

scrutinize and discuss the cost aspects. available resources , To provide the enterprise a competitive edge.
Your Answer Usage value above which the panel is to approve of the
price is
True/False
specified. , Vendor development department is required to give cost break Question: Lead time information is required for determination of
up to safety

the secretary of the price panel , Members of the panel meet to scrutinize stock.
and Correct Answer False
Your Answer True
discuss the cost aspects.

Select The Blank


Multiple Choice Single Answer Question: Systematic ________of stores is the key to its efficient
Question: A higher price is usually demanded for the critical
items since operation.
Correct Answer Layout
buyers have lesser options available compared to other items where many Your Answer Layout

alternative sources are available is :-


Correct Answer Quality requirements Multiple Choice Single Answer
Your Answer Quality requirements Question: Annual ICC is formulated as :-
Correct Answer 1/2 q x Cu x I
Your Answer [ q x Cu x i ] 1/2
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Good buyer -seller relations provide a good ground for
True/False
negotiation while strained relations make the supplier quote higher is :- Question: Projects are usually subjected to uncertainty & often
Correct Answer Buyer seller relationships delay takes
Your Answer Demand and supply condition
place in completion of projects which results in cost over runs.
Correct Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer Your Answer True
Question: Secondary function :-
Correct Answer Do not prevent the product from primary function
Your Answer Prevent the product from primary function Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Optimal purchase quantity comprises :-
Correct Answer Annual inventory carrying cost , Annual procurement
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer cost
Question: Material Gate-Pass includes :- Your Answer Annual inventory carrying cost , Annual procurement
Correct Answer Description of item , Quantity cost , Basic
Your Answer Description of item , Quantity , Name of the transporter
cost of an item

True/False
Question: Negotiation should end up with an unhappy supplier. Match The Following
Correct Answer False Question: Correct Answer Your Answer
Your Answer False
Rodents Fumigation of stores Chemical treatment

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer IS 1644 Personal hazard, fire safety of buildings Personal hazard, fire
Question: Objectives of material research are :-
Correct Answer To improve capability of purchase department to safety of buildings
visualize
Fungi & white ants Fungicides Fungicides
problems which may be encountered in future. , To make optimum
utilization of Daily closing stock Key movement register Chemical treatment

available resources , To provide the enterprise a competitive edge.

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Multiple Choice Multiple Answer smallest size to be made, then largest size to be made and then the total no.
Question: The responsibilities of purchase department includes :- of
Correct Answer Locating supplier , Image building , Pre delivery follow
sizes to be made.
up and shortage chasing Correct Answer True
Your Answer Locating supplier , Maintaining records of shortages , Your Answer True
Pre

delivery follow up and shortage chasing Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: Economic disposal of scrap means :-
Correct Answer Use within the organisation , Auction
Select The Blank Your Answer Auction , Disposal at normal price , Disposal at
Question: Wrapping materials are________ materials. profitable price
Correct Answer Packaging
Your Answer Packaging
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: The four main wings of DGS & D includes the
Multiple Choice Single Answer following :-
Question: Limit gauges are used to verify :- Correct Answer The supplies wing , The inspection wing , The disposal
Correct Answer Whether the product is within the specification
Your Answer Measuring instruments wing
Your Answer The supplies wing , The inspection wing , The control
wing
Select The Blank
Question: Probability theory ensures ________.
Correct Answer Degree of confidence in acceptance of quality Select The Blank
Your Answer Degree of confidence in acceptance of quality Question: Documents used in receiving materials are of ________
Correct Answer Four types
Your Answer Four types
Match The Following
Question: Correct Answer Your Answer
Select The Blank
Speculative buying Bulk purchasing Bulk purchasing Question: The buyer, while using ________ tactic, may present
the supplier
Capital purchasing Plant and machinery Non perishable items
with a budgeted price for the product which is much lower than the
Group purchasing Hardware materials Hardware materials supplier's

Service contract Typewriters Plant and machinery quoted price.


Correct Answer Bogies
Your Answer Bogies

True/False
Question: Issue of stock is the process of reacting by stores Multiple Choice Single Answer
management. Question: Capacity cost means :-
Correct Answer True Correct Answer Cost of idle capacity
Your Answer True Your Answer Cost of capacity hired

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: Internal lead time can be reduced :- Question: A contract is discharged if it is impossible to perform
Correct Answer By selectively delegating the powers , By developing under

local vendor following causes :-


Your Answer By selectively delegating the powers , By better paper- Correct Answer Death of promisee in a contract , Change in legislation ,
work , By
Change in circumstances under which the contract was entered into.
controlling wastage Your Answer Death of promisee in a contract , Change in legislation ,
Change

True/False in circumstances under which the contract was entered into.


Question: A company wishing to use preferred numbers must
decide first the
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: In instantaneous replenishment system :-
Correct Answer Item consumption demand rate is constant

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Your Answer Item consumption demand rate is constant
Codification index Measurement of cost improvement Part of stores
function
True/False
Question: Maintenance and repair coLIST OF ATTEMPTED
QUESTION: S AND ANSWERS Select The Blank
Question: A combination of fixed price with a clause to increase price
to

Multiple Choice Single Answer compensate the supplier for justified cost increases on account of changes
Question: What is Earnest money? in
Correct Answer Fixed amount collected along with Tender
Your Answer Money received from Trading price of raw material, Government. levies, power etc. at the time of
dispatch is
True/False
Question: In contract one cannot buy from or sell goods to himself. ________.
Correct Answer True Correct Answer Fixed price agreements with escalation.
Your Answer False Your Answer Cost plus percentage of cost.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: Forward buying is best suited for :- Question: Purchasing and procurement cost reduction is possible
Correct Answer Items which have steady and regular consumption , through :-
Basic Correct Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting
Your Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting ,
materials such as coal, steel, coke etc. , Seasonal items Local
Your Answer Perishable items , Items which have steady and regular
purchasing
consumption , Basic materials such as coal, steel, coke etc. , Seasonal items
True/False
Multiple Choice Single Answer Question: Safety stock forms a fixed portion of inventories.
Question: Additional concession given by the seller in non fixed price Correct Answer True
items Your Answer True

are industry wise fixed and hence the seller is not in a position to give any Select The Blank
Question: ________store stocks material hypothecated with banks & to
concession is called as :- stock
Correct Answer Concealed discount
Your Answer Trade discount excisable goods.
Correct Answer Bonded
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Your Answer Inward
Question: Application for an import license must be signed from :-
Correct Answer Proprietor , Partner of firm , Person duly authorized by True/False
board Question: Turnover discount is usually related to the annual business
and is
of directors of company
Your Answer Proprietor , Partner of firm , Person permitted by custom paid in the form of credit note at the end of the year.
office Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
, Person duly authorized by board of directors of company
Select The Blank
True/False Question: ________ refers to the procurement of the requirements of all
Question: Small parcels, Samples, gifts which are received from other
departments of the firm by a central purchase organization.
countries provisions of import policy & customs not applied on them. Correct Answer Centralisation
Correct Answer False Your Answer Centralisation
Your Answer False
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Match The Following Question: Goods receipt note also called as :-
Question: Correct Answer Your Answer Correct Answer Goods inward note , Receipt cum inspection advice ,
Material
Good evaluation system Identification of weak spots Customer satisfaction
inward note
Supply chain management Customer satisfaction Identification of weak Your Answer Receipt cum inspection advice , Material inward note ,
spots
Discrepancy note. , Goods inward note
Cost reduction Annual savings Annual savings

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Select The Blank True/False
Question: Stock-out is nothing but ________. Question: Training of vendors in JIT concepts brings an end to the
Correct Answer Stock get depleted before receipt adversarial
Your Answer Organisational failure
relationships.
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Correct Answer True
Question: The registration of the firm may be cancelled and its name Your Answer False
may be
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
removed from the list for following reasons :- Question: Stock-out is due to :-
Correct Answer If the firm fails to execute contract satisfactorily. , If Correct Answer Unusual high demands , Delay in deliveries
the Your Answer Unusual high demands , Delay in deliveries , Attitude of
the
firm fails to furnish income tax clearance certificate as required under the
staff , Machine break-down
rules. , If the firm runs into loss for 2 consecutive years any time after the
Match The Following
first registration. Question: Correct Answer Your Answer
Your Answer If the firm is not declared insolvent , If the firm fails to
New design introduction Value analysis Tradable product
execute contract satisfactorily. , If the firm fails to furnish income tax
Exchange value Tradable product Production cost
clearance certificate as required under the rules. , If the firm runs into loss
Unnecessary cost Lack of standardization Lack of standardization
for 2 consecutive years any time after the first registration.
Value analysis Motivation to employees Value analysis
Select The Blank
Question: ________management can assist the procast of
standardization. True/False
Correct Answer Materials Question: Cost of capacity which may be rendered idle if the item
Your Answer Materials currently

Select The Blank being manufactured in purchased needs to be added to the cost to buy.
Question: ________is reimbursement of actual costs plus fixed fee. Correct Answer True
Correct Answer Cost plus fixed fee Your Answer True
Your Answer Fixed price agreements with escalation.
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Multiple Choice Single Answer Question: The sub system of numerical system involves following :-
Question: Climatic & environmental agent is :- Correct Answer Decimal code , Block code system , Sequential code
Correct Answer Temperature Your Answer Sequential code , Decimal code , Binary code , Block code
Your Answer Temperature system

Select The Blank Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: ________clause should be inserted in the purchase order of Question: A contract terminates under following condition :-
items Correct Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by Release ,
Discharge by
critical to project to induce supplier for early completion of the orders.
Correct Answer Bonus novation
Your Answer Bonus Your Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by Release ,
Discharge by
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Mechanical tests are performed to :- Disability , Discharge by novation
Correct Answer Ascertain the strength of materials
Your Answer Ascertain the quality of materials Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Instantaneous replenishment means :-
Multiple Choice Single Answer Correct Answer Quantity manufactured as per Work-Order & delivered
Question: What is the identification & location of stock in store? to stores
Correct Answer Formulating & updating a system of stores and coding
to items in full
Your Answer Quantity manufactured is more than Work-Order
which should ensure efficient identification & location of goods.
Your Answer Formulating & updating a system of stores and coding to Multiple Choice Single Answer
items Question: Machinery spares does not include :-
Correct Answer Milling cutters
which should ensure efficient identification & location of goods. Your Answer Milling cutters

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Multiple Choice Single Answer price.
Question: Higher price is usually charged when the quantity required is Correct Answer False
small. Your Answer False

Bigger quantities on the other hand give the buyer a leverage to negotiate Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
for Question: Costs involved in materials management are
Correct Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax and levies ,
better price is :- Ordering
Correct Answer Quantity requirements
Your Answer Quantity requirements cost
Your Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax and levies ,
True/False Ordering
Question: Surplus items are listed out in descending order of their
value. cost , Overhead
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Discolourisation of soaps is due to :-
Select The Blank Correct Answer Exposure to light , Moisture
Question: ________ reduce problems of material planning. Your Answer Exposure to light , Moisture , Use of excess chemicals
Correct Answer Reduction in lead time while
Your Answer Reduction in lead time
manufacturing , Keeping in cold
True/False
Question: Ex-works means sale is made on rail/truck at the station of Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Stock taking is the responsibility of :-
dispatch. Correct Answer Stores
Correct Answer False Your Answer Stores
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Select The Blank Question: Material intimation note serves as :-
Question: Indian railways carry almost ________ goods & passenger Correct Answer Indentor , Purchase department
traffic. Your Answer Indentor , Purchase department , Stores staff , Entire
Correct Answer 0.75 factory
Your Answer 0.8
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Multiple Choice Single Answer Question: Which contract does not specify the quantity but the
Question: Issue of stock is :- contractor is
Correct Answer Process of reacting by stores
Your Answer Important function of stores bound to accept any order which may be placed on him during the contract
period?
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Correct Answer Rate contracts
Question: Typical examples of direct materials are :- Your Answer Running contracts
Correct Answer Cloth in the manufacture of garment , Wood in the
manufacture True/False
Question: Annual total cost remain constant though stock-turn over rate
of furniture , Fruits in a canning industry
Your Answer Cloth in the manufacture of garment , Wood in the changes.
manufacture of Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
furniture , Fruits in a canning industry , Coolants used in machines
Select The Blank
Select The Blank Question: JIT is ________
Question: Cost of Stock-taking in Annual method is ________. Correct Answer Continuous improvement
Correct Answer Relatively less Your Answer Technique
Your Answer Very High
sts in used equipments are relatively higher.
Multiple Choice Single Answer Correct Answer True
Question: The point of transfer of ownership rights from seller to buyer Your Answer True
is :-
Correct Answer Place of delivery Select The Blank
Your Answer Place of delivery Question: Conformance to ________ is checked against
component drawings.
True/False Correct Answer Dimensions
Question: The trade discount is not allowed as a percentage of Your Answer Dimensions
published

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Multiple Choice Single Answer Question: Black bituminous paint should be applied to rubber
Question: The inventories which refer to the maintenance, repair parts.
and Correct Answer False
Your Answer False
operation supplies which are consumed during process of manufacturing
but do not
Multiple Choice Single Answer
become part of the product is :- Question: Pending purchases indent report :-
Correct Answer MRO inventories Correct Answer Highlights indents yet to be converted in to
Your Answer MRO inventories
purchase-orders
Your Answer Highlights indents yet to be converted in to purchase-
True/False orders
Question: Import substitution in reality should be looked upon as
"Import
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
avoidance" Question: Correct issues must have :-
Correct Answer True Correct Answer Written requisitions , Authorized requisitions
Your Answer True Your Answer Written requisitions , Authorized requisitions , Name of

requisitor
True/False
Question: Deterioration & Obsolescence cost are similar.
Correct Answer False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Your Answer True Question: The following are the actions would help to improve
effectiveness

Select The Blank of materials planning :-


Question: Customs duty is charged on the imported goods as per Correct Answer Accurate forecasting , Computerization , Shorter
________.
Correct Answer Customs tariff rules materials plan period
Your Answer Customs tariff rules Your Answer Accurate forecasting , Computerization , Increase in
lead time

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: In a contract buyer has right to :- Select The Blank
Correct Answer Examine the goods , Reject the goods delivered in Question: Systematic, formal and continuous analysis of all
wrong factors affect

quantity , Reject non conforming goods ________ management function is known as Materials research.
Your Answer Examine the goods , Reject the goods delivered in Correct Answer Materials
wrong quantity Your Answer Materials

, Sue for interest of buyer


True/False
Question: OEM discount is given by the supplier with a view to
Select The Blank widen
Question: ________ of the department refers to the placement of
the customer's base.
Correct Answer True
department in the structure of the company. Your Answer False
Correct Answer Status
Your Answer Location
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: A buyer gives wrong idea to his supplier about his
True/False requirements
Question: Purchasing policies are implemented by framing
procedures and or show a fictitious figure to get some price discount is called as :-
Correct Answer Misrepresentation of facts
rules. Your Answer Misrepresentation of facts
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Purchasing and procurement cost reduction is possible
True/False through :-
Correct Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting

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Your Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting
DN Discrepancy note. Discrepancy note.

Select The Blank


Question: ________ department in almost all companies is the
biggest Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Traffic division is concerned with :-
spending department and the custodian of company's purse. Correct Answer Arrangement of eco. Transportation of incoming and
Correct Answer Purchasing
Your Answer Purchasing outgoing materials
Your Answer Arrangement of eco. Transportation of incoming and
outgoing
Select The Blank
Question: ________ find their use in identification of raw materials
materials,

lubricants, pipelines etc. Multiple Choice Single Answer


Correct Answer Colour codes Question: Issue of stock is :-
Your Answer Colour codes Correct Answer Process of reacting by stores
Your Answer Process of reacting by stores

Select The Blank


Question: ________ is a complex combination of men, machines, True/False
materials and Question: Cancellation of orders on flimsy ground is unethical.
Correct Answer True
tools. Your Answer True
Correct Answer Manufacturing
Your Answer Operation
Select The Blank
Question: Systematic ________of stores is the key to its efficient
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: What is the meaning of storekeeping? operation.
Correct Answer Physical storage of goods under custodianship in a Correct Answer Layout
Your Answer Layout
systematic manner
Your Answer Physical storage of goods under custodianship in a
systematic Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Foreign trade is controlled by Government for :-
manner Correct Answer Promoting export &controlling import
Your Answer Promoting export &controlling import

True/False
Question: Value analysis is the cost reduction technique. Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Correct Answer True Question: In review system-optional replenishment :-
Your Answer True Correct Answer Reorder level is fixed , Review period is fixed
Your Answer Review period is fixed , Reorder level is fixed

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question: Competitive price information must be treated as Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
confidential and Question: The receiving stores copy is used by it :-
Correct Answer To ensure that supplier effects supply of only items
should not be disclosed to the bidders with an intention of allowing them to
ordered on him. , To ensure that supplier does not supply more than the
rebid is :- quantity
Correct Answer Improprieties of bids
Your Answer Improprieties of bids stipulated in the purchase order. , To ensure that the supplier effect
deliveries

Match The Following through the mode of transport asked for by the buyer.
Question: Correct Answer Your Answer Your Answer To ensure that supplier does not supply more than the
quantity
JE Journal Entries Journal Entries
stipulated in the purchase order.
PO Purchase order Purchase order

GRN Goods receipt note Goods receipt note True/False

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Question: A company wishing to use preferred numbers must Question: ________ is the arrangement of items into groups
decide first the according to a

smallest size to be made, then largest size to be made and then the total no. pre determined pattern.
of Correct Answer Classification
Your Answer Classification
sizes to be made.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Main information in the bill of material is :-
Correct Answer Part no. , Material specification , Quantity per assembly
Multiple Choice Single Answer Your Answer Part no. , Material specification , Quantity per assembly
Question: Finished goods means :-
Correct Answer Goods which are ready to ship
Your Answer Goods which are ready to ship Match The Following
Question: Correct Answer Your Answer

True/False LC Labour cost as considered at the time of contract Labour cost as


Question: JIT purchasing is indirectly the activity of pushing
inventory on considered at the time of contract

the suppliers. MA Actual material cost as on date. Actual material cost as on


Correct Answer True date.
Your Answer True
MC Material cost as considered at the time of contract Material cost as

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer considered at the time of contract


Question: Quantity discounts are offered when :-
Correct Answer Buyer tempts to produce large quantity , Production is LA Actual labour cost as on date Actual labour cost as on date

higher & cost is less


Your Answer Buyer tempts to produce large quantity , Production is
higher & Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Heat is :-
cost is less Correct Answer An physical agent
Your Answer An physical agent

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: Advantages of fixed price agreements are :- Multiple Choice Single Answer
Correct Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the Question: A formal request to the purchase department, by the
indentor to
buyer who knows from the start, amount he has to pay for the
goods/services. , procure the items mentioned therein and within the indicated time schedule
is :-
They protect buyer from possible financial risks from price escalations Correct Answer Purchase indent
Your Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the Your Answer Purchase indent
buyer

who knows from the start, amount he has to pay for the goods/services. , True/False
They Question: Coal and coke gas used for power generation and
process heating
protect buyer from possible financial risks from price escalations
are direct materials.
Correct Answer False
Select The Blank Your Answer True
Question: Originating department of daily material receipt report
is
Select The Blank
________. Question: In a contract of sale by description the goods sold must
Correct Answer Receiving store be of
Your Answer Receiving store
________ quality.
Correct Answer Merchantable
Select The Blank Your Answer Merchantable

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True/False Your Answer True
Question: Annual total cost remain constant though stock-turn
over rate
True/False
changes. Question: Deterioration & Obsolescence cost are similar.
Correct Answer False Correct Answer False
Your Answer False Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Select The Blank


Question: Obsolescence cost is :- Question: Customs duty is charged on the imported goods as per
Correct Answer Due stock on hand , Part No. / Name ________.
Your Answer Due stock on hand , Cause of the event , Number of Correct Answer Customs tariff rules
turns Your Answer Customs tariff rules

True/False Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: Single tender system is used when there is only one Question: In a contract buyer has right to :-
supplier of Correct Answer Examine the goods , Reject the goods delivered in
wrong
the item.
Correct Answer True quantity , Reject non conforming goods
Your Answer True Your Answer Examine the goods , Reject the goods delivered in
wrong quantity

Select The Blank , Sue for interest of buyer


Question: In traditional purchasing, quality is confirmed
________.
Correct Answer On receipt Select The Blank
Your Answer On receipt Question: ________ of the department refers to the placement of
the

True/False department in the structure of the company.


Question: GRN is an important document between supplier, Correct Answer Status
stores, purchase, Your Answer Location

accounts depts.
Correct Answer True True/False
Your Answer True Question: Purchasing policies are implemented by framing
procedures and

Select The Blank rules.


Question: Conformance to ________ is checked against Correct Answer True
component drawings. Your Answer True
Correct Answer Dimensions
Your Answer Dimensions
True/False
Question: Black bituminous paint should be applied to rubber
Multiple Choice Single Answer parts.
Question: The inventories which refer to the maintenance, repair Correct Answer False
and Your Answer False

operation supplies which are consumed during process of manufacturing


but do not Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Pending purchases indent report :-
become part of the product is :- Correct Answer Highlights indents yet to be converted in to
Correct Answer MRO inventories
Your Answer MRO inventories purchase-orders
Your Answer Highlights indents yet to be converted in to purchase-
orders
True/False
Question: Import substitution in reality should be looked upon as
"Import Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Correct issues must have :-
avoidance" Correct Answer Written requisitions , Authorized requisitions
Correct Answer True

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Your Answer Written requisitions , Authorized requisitions , Name of Your Answer Colour codes

requisitor
Select The Blank
Question: ________ is a complex combination of men, machines,
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer materials and
Question: The following are the actions would help to improve
effectiveness tools.
Correct Answer Manufacturing
of materials planning :- Your Answer Operation
Correct Answer Accurate forecasting , Computerization , Shorter

materials plan period Multiple Choice Single Answer


Your Answer Accurate forecasting , Computerization , Increase in Question: What is the meaning of storekeeping?
lead time Correct Answer Physical storage of goods under custodianship in a

systematic manner
Select The Blank Your Answer Physical storage of goods under custodianship in a
Question: Systematic, formal and continuous analysis of all systematic
factors affect
manner
________ management function is known as Materials research.
Correct Answer Materials
Your Answer Materials True/False
Question: Value analysis is the cost reduction technique.
Correct Answer True
True/False Your Answer True
Question: OEM discount is given by the supplier with a view to
widen
Multiple Choice Single Answer
customer's base. Question: Competitive price information must be treated as
Correct Answer True confidential and
Your Answer False
should not be disclosed to the bidders with an intention of allowing them to

Multiple Choice Single Answer rebid is :-


Question: A buyer gives wrong idea to his supplier about his Correct Answer Improprieties of bids
requirements Your Answer Improprieties of bids

or show a fictitious figure to get some price discount is called as :-


Correct Answer Misrepresentation of facts Match The Following
Your Answer Misrepresentation of facts Question: Correct Answer Your Answer

JE Journal Entries Journal Entries


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Purchasing and procurement cost reduction is possible PO Purchase order Purchase order
through :-
Correct Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting GRN Goods receipt note Goods receipt note
Your Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting
DN Discrepancy note. Discrepancy note.

Select The Blank


Question: ________ department in almost all companies is the
biggest Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Traffic division is concerned with :-
spending department and the custodian of company's purse. Correct Answer Arrangement of eco. Transportation of incoming and
Correct Answer Purchasing
Your Answer Purchasing outgoing materials
Your Answer Arrangement of eco. Transportation of incoming and
outgoing
Select The Blank
Question: ________ find their use in identification of raw materials
materials,

lubricants, pipelines etc. Multiple Choice Single Answer


Correct Answer Colour codes Question: Issue of stock is :-

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Correct Answer Process of reacting by stores Question: JIT purchasing is indirectly the activity of pushing
Your Answer Process of reacting by stores inventory on

the suppliers.
True/False Correct Answer True
Question: Cancellation of orders on flimsy ground is unethical. Your Answer True
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Quantity discounts are offered when :-
Select The Blank Correct Answer Buyer tempts to produce large quantity , Production is
Question: Systematic ________of stores is the key to its efficient
higher & cost is less
operation. Your Answer Buyer tempts to produce large quantity , Production is
Correct Answer Layout higher &
Your Answer Layout
cost is less

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question: Foreign trade is controlled by Government for :- Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Correct Answer Promoting export &controlling import Question: Advantages of fixed price agreements are :-
Your Answer Promoting export &controlling import Correct Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the

buyer who knows from the start, amount he has to pay for the
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer goods/services. ,
Question: In review system-optional replenishment :-
Correct Answer Reorder level is fixed , Review period is fixed They protect buyer from possible financial risks from price escalations
Your Answer Review period is fixed , Reorder level is fixed Your Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the
buyer

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer who knows from the start, amount he has to pay for the goods/services. ,
Question: The receiving stores copy is used by it :- They
Correct Answer To ensure that supplier effects supply of only items
protect buyer from possible financial risks from price escalations
ordered on him. , To ensure that supplier does not supply more than the
quantity
Select The Blank
stipulated in the purchase order. , To ensure that the supplier effect Question: Originating department of daily material receipt report
deliveries is

through the mode of transport asked for by the buyer. ________.


Your Answer To ensure that supplier does not supply more than the Correct Answer Receiving store
quantity Your Answer Receiving store

stipulated in the purchase order.


Select The Blank
Question: ________ is the arrangement of items into groups
True/False according to a
Question: A company wishing to use preferred numbers must
decide first the pre determined pattern.
Correct Answer Classification
smallest size to be made, then largest size to be made and then the total no. Your Answer Classification
of

sizes to be made. Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Correct Answer True Question: Main information in the bill of material is :-
Your Answer False Correct Answer Part no. , Material specification , Quantity per assembly
Your Answer Part no. , Material specification , Quantity per assembly

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question: Finished goods means :- Match The Following
Correct Answer Goods which are ready to ship Question: Correct Answer Your Answer
Your Answer Goods which are ready to ship
LC Labour cost as considered at the time of contract Labour cost as

True/False considered at the time of contract

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the item.
MA Actual material cost as on date. Actual material cost as on Correct Answer True
date. Your Answer True

MC Material cost as considered at the time of contract Material cost as


Select The Blank
considered at the time of contract Question: In traditional purchasing, quality is confirmed
________.
LA Actual labour cost as on date Actual labour cost as on date Correct Answer On receipt
Your Answer On receipt

Multiple Choice Single Answer LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTION: S AND ANSWERS


Question: Heat is :-
Correct Answer An physical agent
Your Answer An physical agent
True/False
Question: Bulky items impervious to weather is kept at very safe
Multiple Choice Single Answer place
Question: A formal request to the purchase department, by the
indentor to inside store.
Correct Answer False
procure the items mentioned therein and within the indicated time schedule Your Answer False
is :-
Correct Answer Purchase indent
Your Answer Purchase indent Select The Blank
Question: Petroleum product imports are channealised
through________.
True/False Correct Answer Indian oil corporation
Question: Coal and coke gas used for power generation and Your Answer Indian oil corporation
process heating

are direct materials. Multiple Choice Single Answer


Correct Answer False Question: Procurement by more than one firm by pooling their
Your Answer True requirements

is :-
Select The Blank Correct Answer Cooperative buying
Question: In a contract of sale by description the goods sold must Your Answer Cooperative buying
be of

________ quality. Multiple Choice Single Answer


Correct Answer Merchantable Question: For the inspection of special Cutting tools which
Your Answer Merchantable department is

responsible?
True/False Correct Answer Planning department & inspection department
Question: Annual total cost remain constant though stock-turn Your Answer Maintenance department
over rate

changes. Match The Following


Correct Answer False Question: Correct Answer Your Answer
Your Answer False
Vendor rating Right source Right source

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer Replenishment method Right time Right time
Question: Obsolescence cost is :-
Correct Answer Due stock on hand , Part No. / Name Competitive bidding Right price Right price
Your Answer Due stock on hand , Cause of the event , Number of
turns EOQ Right quantity Right quantity

True/False
Question: Single tender system is used when there is only one Multiple Choice Single Answer
supplier of

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Question: The cost incurred in providing adequate insurance :-
cover to the Correct Answer The supplies of goods are guaranteed especially during

materials in transit and in storage is the periods of shortages. , The frequent requests for the price revisions are
Correct Answer Insurance cost
Your Answer Insurance cost avoided , The buyer is sure of the quality of materials.
Your Answer The buyer is sure of the quality of materials. , The
frequent
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Import transactions are subject to following additional requests for the price revisions are avoided , The unnecessary profit on
laws
materials are added by the suppliers.
compared to procurement from sources within the country as :-
Correct Answer Import trade control act ®ulation , Custom act , Central
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
excise Rules 2002 Question: The buyers are asked to adopt the following method for
Your Answer Import trade control act ®ulation , Custom act , Trade follow up
policy act
:-
2000 Correct Answer Telephone , Letters , E-mail, telegram
Your Answer Telephone , Letters , E-mail, telegram

True/False
Question: Projects are usually subjected to uncertainty & often True/False
delay takes Question: Stores is the "Safe Custody" for keeping materials
Correct Answer True
place in completion of projects which results in cost over runs. Your Answer True
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: Prices of certain commodity may be fixed by the
True/False government and
Question: Contract whose object is not lawful are not void.
Correct Answer False thereby putting a restriction on both buyer and seller is :-
Your Answer False Correct Answer Government restrictions
Your Answer Government restrictions

True/False
Question: Shortage chasing is intended to remind the supplier of Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
the due Question: A contract terminates under following condition :-
Correct Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by Release ,
date and obtain advance information of expected delays.
Correct Answer False Discharge by novation
Your Answer False Your Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by Release ,
Discharge by

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer novation


Question: Optimal purchase quantity comprises :-
Correct Answer Annual inventory carrying cost , Annual procurement
cost Select The Blank
Your Answer Annual inventory carrying cost , Annual procurement Question: ________ is followed in public sector organizations to
cost , Set-up identify

cost the lowest potential bidder.


Correct Answer Tender system
Your Answer Tender system
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Steel almirahs are used for storage of :-
Correct Answer Expensive items , Scarce items True/False
Your Answer Expensive items , Scarce items , High risk materials Question: The performance of an equipment can not be verified
on the spot

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer if the equipment is not in operation.


Question: Some of the benefits if materials are supplied by the Correct Answer False
buyer are Your Answer True

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Your Answer Cross verification of technical specifications &
Match The Following finalisation of
Question: Correct Answer Your Answer
commercial terms
Speculative buying Bulk purchasing Non perishable items

Capital purchasing Plant and machinery Plant and machinery Select The Blank
Question: Sub contracting decisions must be based on outcome of
Group purchasing Hardware materials Bulk purchasing ________

Service contract Typewriters Hardware materials analysis.


Correct Answer Cost benefit
Your Answer Cost benefit

True/False
Question: Metals should be stored at least 15-20 cm above the Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
ground. Question: Disadvantages of forward buying are :-
Correct Answer True Correct Answer Such a buying may not serve entirely the needs of the
Your Answer True
production department , Price expectations if not realised may result in
major
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Costs involved in materials management are financial loss to the firm. , Large scale obsolescence may result if design
Correct Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax and levies ,
changes occur.
Ordering cost Your Answer Price expectations if not realised may result in major
Your Answer Basic cost of materials , Ordering cost , Overhead financial

loss to the firm. , Large scale obsolescence may result if design changes
Select The Blank occur.
Question: ________ of the department refers to the placement of
the
Multiple Choice Single Answer
department in the structure of the company. Question: Who act as a link between company's financial
Correct Answer Status department and
Your Answer Location
supplier's for timely payment?
Correct Answer Purchase division
True/False Your Answer Purchase division
Question: Value analysis is the cost reduction technique.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: What is the meaning of stores layout?
Correct Answer Physical arrangement of space for storage material
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: For large engineering firms main store could be sub movement, office etc which should provide for most efficient receipt
divided into storage &

:- issue of material
Correct Answer Finished part store , Raw material store , Semi finished Your Answer Physical arrangement of space for storage material
movement,
item store
Your Answer Raw material store , Semi finished item store , Finished office etc which should provide for most efficient receipt storage & issue of
part
material
store

True/False
Multiple Choice Single Answer Question: If item is manufactured in small quantities, set-up cost
Question: In project procurement what work is covered in is high.
detailed Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
engineering stage?
Correct Answer Cross verification of technical specifications &
Select The Blank
finalisation of commercial terms

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MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 3Rd semester (Operations)
Question: ________is suitable for procurement from non-profit Correct Answer Purchasing
making Your Answer Store keeping

organization.
Correct Answer Cost plus zero fee Multiple Choice Single Answer
Your Answer Fixed price agreements with escalation. Question: Mechanical tests are performed to :-
Correct Answer Ascertain the strength of materials
Your Answer Ascertain the strength of materials
Select The Blank
Question: ________ reduce problems of material planning.
Correct Answer Reduction in lead time Multiple Choice Single Answer
Your Answer Reduction in lead time Question: Set-up cost means :-
Correct Answer Cost incurred to replenish the stock of item
manufactured
Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: JIT aims at :- at home plant
Correct Answer Reduction in non-value added activities Your Answer Cost incurred to replenish the stock of item
Your Answer Reduction in non-value added activities manufactured at home

plant
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question: Complaints concerning should be made in such a way
that negative Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question: The main responsibility of inventory control division is
reactions are avoided such as :- :-
Correct Answer Delivery failures , Rejection , Shortages Correct Answer Fixing inventory levels
Your Answer Delivery failures , Rejection , Shortages Your Answer Fixing inventory levels

Multiple Choice Single Answer Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question: Internal factor influencing materials planning:- Question: Special stores are created where :-
Correct Answer Procurement lead times Correct Answer Material need to be held under the control of the bank ,
Your Answer Procurement lead times
Material need to be held for perishable items , Material need to be held for

Multiple Choice Single Answer explosive & inflammable items


Question: The cost incurred in movement of materials from Your Answer Material need to be held under the control of the bank ,
suppliers works Material

to buyer's works is need to be held for perishable items , Material need to be held for explosive
Correct Answer Freight cost &
Your Answer Freight cost
inflammable items

True/False
Question: Supplier's delivery ratings should be communicated on Select The Blank
periodical Question: ________ is a fundamental form of economical value.
Correct Answer Esteem value
basis. Your Answer Cost value
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True
Select The Blank
Question: Discrepancies arising out of theft are tends to
Select The Blank ________.
Question: When the costs are balanced, total cost is ________. Correct Answer Profit & Loss a/c
Correct Answer Minimum Your Answer Profit & Loss a/c
Your Answer Fixed

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Multiple Choice Single Answer Question: What is Earnest money?
Question: The process of procurement of raw material, wip, Correct Answer Fixed amount collected along with Tender
finished goods, Your Answer Fixed amount collected along with Tender

jigs, fixtures and other tools and equipments which are required for the

operation and maintenance of a manufacturing plant is known as

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LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The method used for making purchases of proprietary items is :-

Correct Answer Single tender

Your Answer Limited tender

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Cent per cent inspection is done for :-

Correct Answer Functionally critical parts

Your Answer Seasonal items

Select The Blank


Question Lower the cycle time, lower is ________

Correct Answer Inventory

Your Answer Cost

Select The Blank


Question ________ reduce problems of material planning.

Correct Answer Reduction in lead time

Your Answer Increase in demand

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Contents of redundancy report are :-

Correct Answer Item code , Stock on hand

Your Answer Item code , Stock on hand , Number of Reviews

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The main responsibility of inventory control division is :-

Correct Answer Fixing inventory levels

Your Answer Offering materials to Q.C. for verification of quality.

Select The Blank


Question In order to make purchasing effective and to resolve the allied problems, there is ________
under the directorate.
Correct Answer Planning and development wing

Your Answer Planning and development wing

True/False

3rd Sem Operations – Material Management 1


Question No restrictions are on rail transport.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question In F.O.R. contract seller is responsible for :-

Correct Answer Arranging for movement of goods to the transporter's godown , Safe loading on into the vehicle
, Keeping the material in deliverable state
Your Answer Paying for the local transport , Arranging for movement of goods to the transporter's godown ,
Safe loading on into the vehicle

True/False
Question Consignor & Consignee's name is must for every transport mode.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Which of the following is not the external factor influencing materials planning?

Correct Answer Corporate objective

Your Answer Corporate objective

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question In MRP system :-

Correct Answer Item demand is dependent

Your Answer There is no stock out

True/False
Question Single tender system is used when there is only one supplier of the item.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Advantages of fixed price agreements are :-

Correct Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the buyer who knows from the start,
amount he has to pay for the goods/services. , They protect buyer from possible financial risks
from price escalations
Your Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the buyer who knows from the start,
amount he has to pay for the goods/services. , They protect buyer from possible financial risks
from price escalations

Select The Blank

3rd Sem Operations – Material Management 2


Question Function which do not contribute to functional value is called as ________.

Correct Answer Auxiliary function

Your Answer Relative function

Select The Blank


Question ________ is the arrangement of items into groups according to a pre determined pattern.

Correct Answer Classification

Your Answer Classification

Select The Blank


Question Conformance to ________ is decided on the basis of tests and trial runs.

Correct Answer Performance

Your Answer Materials specification

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Salient features of the working of the price panel are as under :-

Correct Answer Usage value above which the panel is to approve of the price is specified. , Vendor
development department is required to give cost break up to the secretary of the price panel ,
Members of the panel meet to scrutinize and discuss the cost aspects.
Your Answer Usage value above which the panel is to approve of the price is specified. , Vendor
development department is required to give cost break up to the secretary of the price panel ,
Members of the panel meet to scrutinize and discuss the cost aspects.

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question A higher price is usually demanded for the critical items since buyers have lesser options
available compared to other items where many alternative sources are available is :-
Correct Answer Quality requirements

Your Answer Quality requirements

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Good buyer -seller relations provide a good ground for negotiation while strained relations
make the supplier quote higher is :-
Correct Answer Buyer seller relationships

Your Answer Demand and supply condition

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Secondary function :-

Correct Answer Do not prevent the product from primary function

Your Answer Prevent the product from primary function

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

3rd Sem Operations – Material Management 3


Question Material Gate-Pass includes :-

Correct Answer Description of item , Quantity

Your Answer Description of item , Quantity , Name of the transporter

True/False
Question Negotiation should end up with an unhappy supplier.

Correct Answer False

Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Objectives of material research are :-

Correct Answer To improve capability of purchase department to visualize problems which may be encountered
in future. , To make optimum utilization of available resources , To provide the enterprise a
competitive edge.
Your Answer To improve capability of purchase department to visualize problems which may be encountered
in future. , To make optimum utilization of available resources , To provide the enterprise a
competitive edge.

True/False
Question Lead time information is required for determination of safety stock.

Correct Answer False

Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question Systematic ________of stores is the key to its efficient operation.

Correct Answer Layout

Your Answer Layout

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Annual ICC is formulated as :-

Correct Answer 1/2 q x Cu x I

Your Answer [ q x Cu x i ] 1/2

True/False
Question Projects are usually subjected to uncertainty & often delay takes place in completion of projects
which results in cost over runs.
Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer

3rd Sem Operations – Material Management 4


Question Optimal purchase quantity comprises :-

Correct Answer Annual inventory carrying cost , Annual procurement cost

Your Answer Annual inventory carrying cost , Annual procurement cost , Basic cost of an item

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Rodents Fumigation of stores Chemical treatment

IS 1644 Personal hazard, fire safety of Personal hazard, fire safety of


buildings buildings
Fungi & white ants Fungicides Fungicides

Daily closing stock Key movement register Chemical treatment

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question The responsibilities of purchase department includes :-

Correct Answer Locating supplier , Image building , Pre delivery follow up and shortage chasing

Your Answer Locating supplier , Maintaining records of shortages , Pre delivery follow up and shortage
chasing

Select The Blank


Question Wrapping materials are________ materials.

Correct Answer Packaging

Your Answer Packaging

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Limit gauges are used to verify :-

Correct Answer Whether the product is within the specification

Your Answer Measuring instruments

Select The Blank


Question Probability theory ensures ________.

Correct Answer Degree of confidence in acceptance of quality

Your Answer Degree of confidence in acceptance of quality

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Speculative buying Bulk purchasing Bulk purchasing

3rd Sem Operations – Material Management 5


Capital purchasing Plant and machinery Non perishable items

Group purchasing Hardware materials Hardware materials

Service contract Typewriters Plant and machinery

True/False
Question Issue of stock is the process of reacting by stores management.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Internal lead time can be reduced :-

Correct Answer By selectively delegating the powers , By developing local vendor

Your Answer By selectively delegating the powers , By better paper-work , By controlling wastage

True/False
Question A company wishing to use preferred numbers must decide first the smallest size to be made,
then largest size to be made and then the total no. of sizes to be made.
Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Economic disposal of scrap means :-

Correct Answer Use within the organisation , Auction

Your Answer Auction , Disposal at normal price , Disposal at profitable price

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question The four main wings of DGS & D includes the following :-

Correct Answer The supplies wing , The inspection wing , The disposal wing

Your Answer The supplies wing , The inspection wing , The control wing

Select The Blank


Question Documents used in receiving materials are of ________

Correct Answer Four types

Your Answer Four types

Select The Blank


Question The buyer, while using ________ tactic, may present the supplier with a budgeted price for the
product which is much lower than the supplier's quoted price.

3rd Sem Operations – Material Management 6


Correct Answer Bogies

Your Answer Bogies

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Capacity cost means :-

Correct Answer Cost of idle capacity

Your Answer Cost of capacity hired

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question A contract is discharged if it is impossible to perform under following causes :-

Correct Answer Death of promisee in a contract , Change in legislation , Change in circumstances under which
the contract was entered into.
Your Answer Death of promisee in a contract , Change in legislation , Change in circumstances under which
the contract was entered into.

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question In instantaneous replenishment system :-

Correct Answer Item consumption demand rate is constant

Your Answer Item consumption demand rate is constant

True/False
Question Maintenance and repair costs in used equipments are relatively higher.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

True/False
Question GRN is an important document between supplier, stores, purchase, accounts depts.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

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LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question What is Earnest money?
Correct Answer Fixed amount collected along with Tender
Your Answer Money received from Trading

True/False
Question In contract one cannot buy from or sell goods to himself.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False
3rd Sem Operations – Material Management 7
Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Forward buying is best suited for :-
Correct Answer Items which have steady and regular consumption , Basic materials such as coal, steel,
coke etc. , Seasonal items
Your Answer Perishable items , Items which have steady and regular consumption , Basic materials
such as coal, steel, coke etc. , Seasonal items

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Additional concession given by the seller in non fixed price items are industry wise fixed and
hence the seller is not in a position to give any concession is called as :-
Correct Answer Concealed discount
Your Answer Trade discount

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Application for an import license must be signed from :-
Correct Answer Proprietor , Partner of firm , Person duly authorized by board of directors of company
Your Answer Proprietor , Partner of firm , Person permitted by custom office , Person duly authorized by
board of directors of company

True/False
Question Small parcels, Samples, gifts which are received from other countries provisions of import
policy & customs not applied on them.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Good evaluation system Identification of weak spots Customer satisfaction

Supply chain management Customer satisfaction Identification of weak spots

Cost reduction Annual savings Annual savings

Codification index Measurement of cost improvement Part of stores function

Select The Blank


Question A combination of fixed price with a clause to increase price to compensate the supplier for
justified cost increases on account of changes in price of raw material, Government. levies, power etc. at
the time of dispatch is ________.
Correct Answer Fixed price agreements with escalation.
Your Answer Cost plus percentage of cost.

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Purchasing and procurement cost reduction is possible through :-
Correct Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting
Your Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting , Local purchasing

True/False
Question Safety stock forms a fixed portion of inventories.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question ________store stocks material hypothecated with banks & to stock excisable goods.
Correct Answer Bonded

3rd Sem Operations – Material Management 8


Your Answer Inward

True/False
Question Turnover discount is usually related to the annual business and is paid in the form of credit
note at the end of the year.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question ________ refers to the procurement of the requirements of all departments of the firm by a
central purchase organization.
Correct Answer Centralisation
Your Answer Centralisation

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Goods receipt note also called as :-
Correct Answer Goods inward note , Receipt cum inspection advice , Material inward note
Your Answer Receipt cum inspection advice , Material inward note , Discrepancy note. , Goods inward
note

Select The Blank


Question Stock-out is nothing but ________.
Correct Answer Stock get depleted before receipt
Your Answer Organisational failure

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question The registration of the firm may be cancelled and its name may be removed from the list for
following reasons :-
Correct Answer If the firm fails to execute contract satisfactorily. , If the firm fails to furnish income tax
clearance certificate as required under the rules. , If the firm runs into loss for 2 consecutive years any
time after the first registration.
Your Answer If the firm is not declared insolvent , If the firm fails to execute contract satisfactorily. , If
the firm fails to furnish income tax clearance certificate as required under the rules. , If the firm runs into
loss for 2 consecutive years any time after the first registration.

Select The Blank


Question ________management can assist the procast of standardization.
Correct Answer Materials
Your Answer Materials

Select The Blank


Question ________is reimbursement of actual costs plus fixed fee.
Correct Answer Cost plus fixed fee
Your Answer Fixed price agreements with escalation.

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Climatic & environmental agent is :-
Correct Answer Temperature
Your Answer Temperature

Select The Blank


Question ________clause should be inserted in the purchase order of items critical to project to induce
supplier for early completion of the orders.
Correct Answer Bonus
Your Answer Bonus

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Mechanical tests are performed to :-

3rd Sem Operations – Material Management 9


Correct Answer Ascertain the strength of materials
Your Answer Ascertain the quality of materials

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question What is the identification & location of stock in store?
Correct Answer Formulating & updating a system of stores and coding to items which should ensure
efficient identification & location of goods.
Your Answer Formulating & updating a system of stores and coding to items which should ensure
efficient identification & location of goods.

True/False
Question Training of vendors in JIT concepts brings an end to the adversarial relationships.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Stock-out is due to :-
Correct Answer Unusual high demands , Delay in deliveries
Your Answer Unusual high demands , Delay in deliveries , Attitude of the staff , Machine break-down

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer

New design introduction Value analysis Tradable product

Exchange value Tradable product Production cost

Unnecessary cost Lack of standardization Lack of standardization

Value analysis Motivation to employees Value analysis

True/False
Question Cost of capacity which may be rendered idle if the item currently being manufactured in
purchased needs to be added to the cost to buy.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question The sub system of numerical system involves following : -
Correct Answer Decimal code , Block code system , Sequential code
Your Answer Sequential code , Decimal code , Binary code , Block code system

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question A contract terminates under following condition :-
Correct Answer Discharge by performance , Discharge by Release , Discharge by novation
Your Answer Discharge by performance , Discha rge by Release , Discharge by Disability , Discharge by
novation

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Instantaneous replenishment means :-
Correct Answer Quantity manufactured as per Work -Order & delivered to stores in full
Your Answer Quantity manufactured is more than Work-Order

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Machinery spares does not include :-
Correct Answer Milling cutters
Your Answer Milling cutters

3rd Sem Operations – Material Management 10


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Higher price is usually charged when the quantity required is small. Bigger quantities on the
other hand give the buyer a leverage to negotiate for better price is :-
Correct Answer Quantity requirements
Your Answer Quantity requirements

True/False
Question Surplus items are listed out in descending order of their value.
Correct Answer True
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question ________ reduce problems of material planning.
Correct Answer Reduction in lead time
Your Answer Reduction in lead time

True/False
Question Ex-works means sale is made on rail/truck at the station of dispatch.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question Indian railways carry almost ________ goods & passenger traffic.
Correct Answer 0.75
Your Answer 0.8

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Issue of stock is :-
Correct Answer Process of reacting by stores
Your Answer Important function of stores

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Typical examples of direct materials are :-
Correct Answer Cloth in the manufacture of garment , Wood in the manufacture of furniture , Fruits in a
canning industry
Your Answer Cloth in the manufacture of garment , Wood in the manufacture of furniture , Fruits in a
canning industry , Coolants used in machines

Select The Blank


Question Cost of Stock-taking in Annual method is ________.
Correct Answer Relatively less
Your Answer Very High

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The point of transfer of ownership rights from seller to buyer is :-
Correct Answer Place of delivery
Your Answer Place of delivery

True/False
Question The trade discount is not allowed as a percentage of published price.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Costs involved in materials management are
Correct Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax and levies , Ordering cost
Your Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax and levies , Ordering cost , Overhead

3rd Sem Operations – Material Management 11


Multiple Choice Multiple Answer
Question Discolourisation of soaps is due to :-
Correct Answer Exposure to light , Moisture
Your Answer Exposure to light , Moisture , Use of excess chemicals while manufacturing , Keeping in
cold

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Stock taking is the responsibility of :-
Correct Answer Stores
Your Answer Stores

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Material intimation note serves as :-
Correct Answer Indentor , Purchase department
Your Answer Indentor , Purchase department , Stores staff , Entire factory

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Which contract does not specify the quantity but the contractor is bound to accept any order
which may be placed on him during the contract period?
Correct Answer Rate contracts
Your Answer Running contracts

True/False
Question Annual total cost remain constant though stock-turn over rate changes.
Correct Answer False
Your Answer False

Select The Blank


Question JIT is ________
Correct Answer Continuous improvement
Your Answer Technique

rd
3 Copy

3rd Sem Operations – Material Management 12


LIST OF ATTEMPTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Select The Blank


Question Application of computers in materials mgt. is classified in to
________.
Correct Answer 3 groups

Your Answer 2 groups

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question EOQ changes :-

Correct Answer When prices are different , When inventory carrying cost is
different
Your Answer When inventory carrying cost is different , When set-up cost is
changed , When manpower cost is changed

True/False
Question An item with usage value can have neither exchange value nor
esteem value.
Correct Answer False

Your Answer True

True/False
Question Purchase cost is the price paid the supplier

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Make-or-buy decision is influences the :-

Correct Answer Quality requirement of product

Your Answer Number of employees

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question What information is included in identification of material?

Correct Answer Part description , Source of supply , Customer to which it is sold

Your Answer Part number of item , Part description , Source of supply

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Vendor rating provides the basis for :-

Correct Answer Eliminating vendors who repeatedly fail to meet the required
standards , Comparing one vendor against the other and thereby
decide the share of business for each vendor. , Holding
discussions with the representative of the supplier and
identifying the areas where buyer wants supplier to improve.
Your Answer Eliminating vendors who repeatedly fail to meet the required
standards , Holding discussions with the representative of the
supplier and identifying the areas where buyer wants supplier to
improve.

Select The Blank


Question Customs duty is paid through ________.

Correct Answer Bill of entry

Your Answer Bill of entry

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question For longer distance ( more than 500 Kms )

Correct Answer Rail transport is desirable

Your Answer Speed cargo is desirable

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Following are distinguishing features of Air consignment :-

Correct Answer No system of prior entry , 3 free days are allowed from flight date

Your Answer No system of prior entry , 3 free days are allowed from flight date

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Cent per cent inspection is done for :-

Correct Answer Functionally critical parts

Your Answer High value items

Select The Blank


Question Finished parts are called as ________.

Correct Answer Bought-out parts

Your Answer Bought-out parts

Select The Blank


Question Malpractices are ________.

Correct Answer Manipulations by stores staff

Your Answer Manipulations by stores staff

Select The Blank


Question ________ is an addition of unnecessary cost to product

Correct Answer Poor design

Your Answer Poor design

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The cost incurred in providing adequate insurance cover to the
materials in transit and in storage is
Correct Answer Insurance cost

Your Answer Insurance cost

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Quantity discounts reduces :-

Correct Answer Procurement cost

Your Answer Stock outs

True/False
Question Reorder qty. in reorder level system equal "max. level less sum
of stock on hand & stock on order.
Correct Answer False

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answ er


Question The cost incurred in movement of materials from suppliers works
to buyer's works is
Correct Answer Freight cost

Your Answer Freight cost

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Costs involved in materials management are

Correct Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax and levies , Ordering
cost
Your Answer Basic cost of materials , Government tax and levies , Ordering
cost
True/False
Question Manual inspection is economical when volume of output is small.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Instantaneous replenishment means :-

Correct Answer Quantity manufactured as per Work-Order & delivered to stores


in full
Your Answer Quantity manufactured as per Work-Order & delivered to stores
in full

Select The Blank


Question Tendering in the absence of negotiations is also called
________.
Correct Answer Firm bidding

Your Answer Firm bidding

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Code should be symmetrical :-

Correct Answer Layout of codes

Your Answer Self decoding

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Labour management Investigating into suppliers Investigating into suppliers


relations capabilities capabilities
Technical discussions Techno commercial Techno commercial
between the discussion and trial order discussion and trial order
representatives of a buyer
and supplier
Follow up with the supplier Sample validation Sample validation
until sample submission
Type of supplier Preliminary selection of Need for source selection
the suppliers and source development

True/False
Question The doctrine states that it is seller's duty to point out the defects
in his own goods
Correct Answer False

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question What are the areas of control to improve profit

Correct Answer Increase units sold , Increase production , Reducing capital

Your Answer Increase units sold , Increase production , Decrease unit price

True/False
Question Stores is the "Safe Custody" for keeping materials

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question MRP-1 concept based on :-

Correct Answer Independent demand , Dependent demand

Your Answer Independent demand , Uniform demand , Seasonal demand

True/False
Question Periodic review of stock detect obsolete & non-moving items.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

True/False
Question A buyer has a little or no control over the lead time.

Correct Answer False

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Material requisition means :-

Correct Answer Material request note signed by authorized person

Your Answer Request for material as required

True/False
Question Malpractices are the manipulations by stores personnel with
active help of outsiders.
Correct Answer True

Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Set-up time can be reduced by :-

Correct Answer SMED technique

Your Answer SMED technique

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Application for an import license must be signed from :-

Correct Answer Proprietor , Partner of firm , Person duly authorized by board of


directors of company
Your Answer Proprietor , Person permitted by custom office , Person duly
authorized by board of directors of company

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question A contract for the supply of a specified quantity of stores by the
contractor, at a price and within delivery period covered by the
contract is :-
Correct Answer Fixed quantity contracts

Your Answer Fixed quantity contracts

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question For large engineering firms main store could be sub divided
into :-
Correct Answer Raw material store , Semi finished item store , Finished part
store
Your Answer Raw material store , Semi finished item store , Finished part
store

Select The Blank


Question When the costs are balanced, total cost is ________.

Correct Answer Minimum

Your Answer Fixed

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The process of procurement of raw material, wip, finished goods,
jigs, fixtures and other tools and equipments which are required
for the operation and maintenance of a manufacturing plant is
known as
Correct Answer Purchasing

Your Answer Purchasing

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer

Store-sales Provide up-to-date Provide up-to-date


information of finished information of finished
good stock good stock
Store-purchase Information @surplus Ensure spare stock for non
obsolete, slow moving stoppage of production
items
Store-production Issue right material at time Issue right material at time
at right place at right place
Store -quality Inform for checking as Inform for checking as
material is in warded material is in warded

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question The registration of the firm may be cancelled and its name may
be removed from the list for following reasons :-
Correct Answer If the firm fails to execute contract satisfactorily. , If the firm fails
to furnish income tax clearance certificate as required under the
rules. , If the firm runs into loss for 2 consecutive years any time
after the first registration.
Your Answer If the firm fails to execute contract satisfactorily. , If the firm fails
to furnish income tax clearance certificate as required under the
rules.

True/False
Question The pilot lot is checked and tested as per detailed testing and
inspection criteria.
Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The need to re-classify and shuffle the categories should be kept
at zero is :-
Correct Answer Consistency

Your Answer Layout of codes

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Supplier selection for importing goods can be done by :-

Correct Answer Agent of present foreign company working within country ,


Global tenders are floated for costly equipment , For scarce
items, buyer may request the trade commissioner abrade to help
for supplier location
Your Answer Agent of present foreign company working within country ,
Global tenders are floated for costly equipment , Supplier can be
searched by import clearing Agencies

True/False
Question A firm engaged in custom-built-product, is usually plagued with
obsolete material.
Correct Answer True

Your Answer False

Select The Blank


Question A combination of fixed price with a clause to increase price to
compensate the supplier for justified cost increases on account
of changes in price of raw material, Government. levies, power
etc. at the time of dispatch is ________.
Correct Answer Fixed price agreements with escalation.

Your Answer Fixed price with predetermination

Select The Blank


Question ________Licence to permit import of capital goods.

Correct Answer EPCG licence

Your Answer None of the above

Select The Blank


Question Stock-out is nothing but ________.

Correct Answer Stock get depleted before receipt

Your Answer Nil stock


Select The Blank
Question Conformance to ________ is checked against component drawings.

Correct Answer Dimensions

Your Answer Dimensions

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question The inventories which refer to the maintenance, repair and operation supplies which
are consumed during process of manufacturing but do not become part of the
product is :-
Correct Answer MRO inventories

Your An swer MRO inventories

True/False
Question Import substitution in reality should be looked upon as "Import avoidance"

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

True/False
Question Deterioration & Obsolescence cost are similar.

Correct Answer False

Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question Customs duty is charged on the imported goods as per ________.

Correct Answer Customs tariff rules

Your Answer Customs tariff rules

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question In a contract buyer has right to :-

Correct Answer Examine the goods , Reject the goods delivered in wrong quantity , Reject non
conforming goods
Your Answer Examine the goods , Reject the goods delivered in wrong quantity , Sue for interest
of buyer

Select The Blank


Question ________ of the department refers to the placement of the department in the
structure of the company.
Correct Answer Status

Your Answer Location

True/False
Question Purchasing policies are implemented by framing procedures and rules.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

True/False
Question Black bituminous paint should be applied to rubber parts.

Correct Answer False

Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Pending purchases indent report :-

Correct Answer Highlights indents yet to be converted in to purchase-orders

Your Answer Highlights indents yet to be converted in to purchase-orders

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Correct issues must have :-

Correct Answer Written requisitions , Authorized requisitions

Your Answer Written requisitions , Authorized requisitions , Name of requisitor

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question The following are the actions would help to improve effectiveness of materials
planning :-
Correct Answer Accurate forecasting , Computerization , Shorter materials plan period

Your Answer Accurate forecasting , Computerization , Increase in lead time

Select The Blank


Question Systematic, formal and continuous analysis of all factors affect ________
management function is known as Materials research.
Correct Answer Materials

Your Answer Materials

True/False
Question OEM discount is given by the supplier with a view to widen customer's base.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question A buyer gives wrong idea to his supplier about his requirements or show a fictitious
figure to get some price discount is called as :-
Correct Answer Misrepresentation of facts

Your Answer Misrepresentation of facts

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Purchasing and procurement cost reduction is possible through :-

Correct Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting

Your Answer Blanket orders , Green purchasing , System contracting

Select The Blank


Question ________ department in almost all companies is the biggest spending department
and the custodian of company's purse.
Correct Answer Purchasing

Your Answer Purchasing

Select The Blank


Question ________ find their use in identification of raw materials, lubricants, pipelines etc.

Correct Answer Colour codes

Your Answer Colour codes

Select The Blank


Question ________ is a complex combination of men, machines, materials and tools.

Correct Answer Manufacturing

Your Answer Operation

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question What is the meaning of storekeeping?

Correct Answer Physical storage of goods under custodianship in a systematic manner

Your Answer Physical storage of goods under custodianship in a systematic manner

True/False
Question Value analysis is the cost reduction technique.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True


Multiple Choice Single Answer
Question Competitive price information must be treated as confidential and should not be
disclosed to the bidders with an intention of allowing them to rebid is :-
Correct Answer Improprieties of bids

Your Answer Improprieties of bids

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer

JE Journal Entries Journal Entries

PO Purchase order Purchase order

GRN Goods receipt note Goods receipt note

DN Discrepancy note. Discrepancy note.

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Traffic division is concerned with :-

Correct Answer Arrangement of eco. Transportation of incoming and outgoing materials

Your Answer Arrangement of eco. Transportation of incoming and outgoing materials

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Issue of stock is :-

Correct Answer Process of reacting by stores

Your Answer Process of reacting by stores

True/False
Question Cancellation of orders on flimsy ground is unethical.

Correct Answer True

Your An swer True

Select The Blank


Question Systematic ________of stores is the key to its efficient operation.

Correct Answer Layout

Your Answer Layout

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Foreign trade is controlled by Government for :-

Correct Answer Promoting export &controlling import

Your Answer Promoting export &controlling import

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question In review system-optional replenishment :-

Correct Answer Reorder level is fixed , Review period is fixed

Your Answer Review period is fixed , Reorder level is fixed

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question The receiving stores copy is used by it :-

Correct Answer To ensure that supplier effects supply of only items ordered on him. , To ensure that
supplier does not supply more than the quantity stipulated in the purchase order. ,
To ensure that the supplier effect deliveries through the mode of transport asked for
by the buyer.
Your Answer To ensure that supplier does not supply more than the quantity stipulated in the
purchase order.

True/False
Question A company wishing to use preferred numbers must decide first the smallest size to
be made, then largest size to be made and then the total no. of sizes to be made.
Correct Answer True

Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Finished goods means :-

Correct Answer Goods which are ready to ship

Your Answer Goods which are ready to ship

True/False
Question JIT purchasing is indirectly the activity of pushing inventory on the suppliers.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Quantity discounts are offered when :-

Correct Answer Buyer tempts to produce large quantity , Production is higher & cost is less
Your Answer Buyer tempts to produce large quantity , Production is higher & cost is less

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Advantages of fixed price agreements are :-

Correct Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the buyer who knows from the
start, amount he has to pay for the goods/services. , They protect buyer from
possible financial risks from price escalations
Your Answer They are easy to administer , They give certainty to the buyer who knows from the
start, amount he has to pay for the goods/services. , They protect buyer from
possible financial risks from price escalations

Select The Blank


Question Originating department of daily material receipt report is ________.

Correct Answer Receiving store

Your Answer Receiving store

Select The Blank


Question ________ is the arrangement of items into groups according to a pre determined
pattern.
Correct Answer Classification

Your Answer Classification

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Main information in the bill of material is :-

Correct Answer Part no. , Material specification , Quantity per assembly

Your Answer Part no. , Material specification , Quantity per assembly

Match The Following


Question Correct Answer Your Answer

LC Labour cost as considered at the Labour cost as considered at the


time of contract time of contract
MA Actual material cost as on date. Actual material cost as on date.

MC Material cost as considered at Material cost as considered at the


the time of contract time of contract
LA Actual labour cost as on date Actual labour cost as on date

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question Heat is :-
Correct Answer An physical agent

Your Answer An physical agent

Multiple Choice Single Answer


Question A formal request to the purchase department, by the indentor to procure the items
mentioned therein and within the indicated time schedule is :-
Correct Answer Purchase indent

Your Answer Purchase indent

True/False
Question Coal and coke gas used for power generation and process heating are direct
materials.
Correct Answer False

Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question In a contract of sale by description the goods sold must be of ________ quality.

Correct Answer Merchantable

Your Answer Merchantable

True/False
Question Annual total cost remain constant though stock-turn over rate changes.

Correct Answer False

Your Answer False

Multiple Choice Multiple Answer


Question Obsolescence cost is :-

Correct Answer Due stock on hand , Part No. / Name

Your Answer Due stock on hand , Cause of the event , Number of turns

True/False
Question Single tender system is used when there is only one supplier of the item.

Correct Answer True

Your Answer True

Select The Blank


Question In traditional purchasing, quality is confirmed ________.

Correct Answer On receipt

Your Answer On receipt

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