MMPC-009 · December 2022 · English
IGNOU MMPC-009 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
MANAGEMENT OF MACHINES AND MATERIALS
Structured previous year question paper for MMPC-009, December 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 7
Verified: 11 Sept 2026
MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (MP)
Term-End Examination
December, 2022
MMPC-009 : MANAGEMENT OF MACHINES AND
MATERIALS
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Answer any five questions. All questions carry
equal marks.
Q1."Product selection is a n ongoing process in any organization." Define product selection . Also, explain the product selection process.
Q2.Define the term s Capacity and Capacity Planning. Explain in brief the process of capacity planning.
Q3."A purchase requisition is the prim ary and authorization document describing the needed items." Explain, in view of the statement, the most common types of requisition forms.
Q4.Distinguish between mass and batch production. Under what conditions is batch production justified ?
Q5."Codification is a process of representing each item by a group of numbers and alphabets indicating the group, sub -group, the type and dimensions of the item ." Comment. Also, explain the objectives of codification.
Q6.What do you understand by the te rm facili ty location ? When does a location decision arise ? Explain.
Q7.Write short notes on any three of the following :
(a) Jobshop Production System
(b) Automation and Robotics
(c) Benefits of Value Engineering
(d) Wastivity and Productivity
(e) Vendor Evaluation and Rating