CS/B.TECH (PE)/SEM-8/PE-801/2013
2013
PLANT LAYOUT & AUTOMATED MATERIAL
HANDLING
Time Allotted : 3 Hours Full Marks : 70
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words
as far as practicable.
GROUP – A
( Multiple Choice Type Questions )
1. Choose the correct alternatives for any ten of the following :
10x1 = 10
i) Haulage & hoisting ropes are frequently greased to
a) minimize wear b) prevent corrosion
c) both (a) and (b) d) none of these.
ii) Which hoist is generally preferred for repetitive or high
speed lifting ?
a) Magnetic lifting hoist b) Hand chain hoist
c) Electric hoist d) All of these.
iii) Jacks may be of
a) screw type
b) hydraulic type
c) rack-lever type
d) any of these.
iv) Vehicle manufacturing assembly line is an example of
a) product layout
b) process layout
c) fixed layout
d) cellular layout.
v) The dominant problem in a design of process layout is
a) balancing the line
b) providing efficient maintenance crew
c) reducing variety of goods
d) minimizing material handling effort.