MMPC-009 · June 2022 · English
IGNOU MMPC-009 June 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
MANAGEMENT OF MACHINES AND MATERIALS
Structured previous year question paper for MMPC-009, June 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9
Verified: 11 Sept 2026
MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (MP)
Term-End Examination
June, 2022
MMPC-009 : MANAGEMENT OF MACHINES AND
MATERIALS
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note :
(i) Answer any five questions.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
Q1.“A clear line of demarcation between the products and services is much less apparent.” Explain the difference s between services and goods production.
Q2.What do you understand by mass production ?
Q3.Explain the advantages and disadvantages of mass production. [ 2 ]
Q4.What are the various forecasting methods to forecast long-term and medium-term demand ?
Q5.Explain the concept of waste management. “Waste management is complementary to resource management.” Comment.
Q6.“Value engineering is a powerful approach for improvement in the performance of the products, system s or procedures and reduction in cost s without jeopardi zing their function.” Explain the concept of value engineering. Also, state the difference between value engineering and cost reduction.
Q7.What do you understand by Flow Processing ?
Q8.Explain the advantages and disadvantages of continuous form of processing.
Q9.Write short notes on any three of the following :
(a) Product Design
(b) Critical Path Method
(c) Work Design
(d) Benefits of Standardization
(e) Materials Handling System