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WorksheetsES11 Final Exam 2ECE-B
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the main goal of the controlling function in management?
Planning future objectives
Evaluating employee satisfaction
Monitoring and correcting performance
Organizing human resources
A construction firm identifies that its workers are not meeting curing time standards for concrete panels. What step in the controlling process is being implemented if it decides to retrain workers?
Setting standards
Measuring performance
Comparing results
Taking corrective action
Feedforward control is best described as:
Identifying problems after they occur
Adjusting operations during the process
Preventing issues before they happen
Analyzing outcomes after project completion
What control type is used when a hydroelectric plant uses SCADA systems to monitor operations in real-time?
Feedback control
Feedforward control
Concurrent control
Preventive control
Which strategy enhances control system effectiveness by involving personnel in feedback processes?
Regular audits
Technology automation
Balanced control measures
Employee engagement
A company implements predictive maintenance sensors for its MRT system. This illustrates:
Strategic control
Financial control
Operational control
HR control
What issue arises when employees are unclear about their quality benchmarks?
Resistance to change
Inadequate training
Unclear performance standards
Poor data reporting
A solar panel company isolates defective units after quality inspection. This is an example of:
Feedforward control
Feedback control
Concurrent control
Risk avoidance
A manager at a power plant notices low turbine output. What should be their first action?
Replace the turbine
File a report to executives
Compare current output to expected performance standards
Shut down the entire system
In batch production, what is a key characteristic?
Products are produced one at a time
Continuous output with no interruption
Groups of similar products made in cycles
Entirely customized outputs
What type of production involves high automation and low product variety?
Job production
Batch production
Mass production
Custom production
Which of the following is considered an 'input' in a production system?
Product warranty
Customer satisfaction
Skilled labor
Service delivery
An engineering manager must ensure on-time drone delivery for a government client. What function is most relevant?
Place strategy
Process optimization
Equipment maintenance
Customer service
What transformation process is used when an environmental engineering firm conducts flood risk assessments?
Manufacturing
Job production
Information-based service
Equipment-based service
A shipyard cuts steel, welds, and integrates systems in order. These steps are part of:
Feedback
Control system
Output
Process
Which of the following would most likely be a feedback mechanism in operations?
Project milestones
Automated quality checks
Material procurement
Employee attendance
What is the main role of engineers in marketing?
Creating sales flyers
Analyzing stock prices
Contributing technical expertise to product design
Determining executive salaries
Which of the Four P's focuses on delivering engineering solutions to market needs?
Price
Place
Product
Promotion
A solar firm partners with hardware stores for distribution. This demonstrates which P?
Product
Price
Promotion
Place
An engineering firm introduces a flood alert system. What marketing step comes first?
Advertising the product
Gathering customer requirements
Setting a price
Mass distribution
What tool helps engineers evaluate risks when entering a new market?
SWOT
PMBOK stakeholder analysis
Kaizen
ISO certification
Makita uses Facebook to promote tutorials. What strategy is this?
Traditional advertising
Retail partnership
Digital marketing
Door-to-door selling
Engineers help determine pricing through:
Risk mitigation
Cost estimation and value analysis
Employee incentives
Retail contracts
Which of the following is considered an internal source of funds?
Government grant
Venture capital
Retained earnings
Bank loan
Cost control is crucial in project management because it:
Ensures quick recruitment
Prevents delays in reporting
Minimizes budget overruns
Increases employee productivity
An engineering firm must choose between investing in new equipment or marketing. What tool helps with this?
Return on Investment (ROI)
Depreciation table
Cash flow forecast
Payback period only
What function ensures financial transparency and legal compliance?
Budget allocation
Project auditing
Financial reporting
Investment return
What is a key challenge in managing large-scale capital expenditures?
Supply chain scheduling
Balancing funding and cash flow
Hiring marketing staff
Conducting employee training
Which of the following is a sign of strong financial health?
High debt-to-equity ratio
Low liquidity
Consistent ROI
Delayed payments
What helps a company decide whether an infrastructure project is financially viable?
Cost of materials
Project location
Net Present Value (NPV)
Number of competitors
