Part 3

Question 1

101. Defined as the creative problem solving process of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling an organization’s resources to achieve its mission and objectives.
     A. Management
     B. Planning
     C. Organizing
     D. Supervision

Answer 1

A. Management

Question 2

102. Refers to the activity combining “technical knowledge with the ability to organize and coordinate worker power, materials, machinery, and money.”
     A. Engineering Management
     B. Engineering Materials
     C. Engineering Organization
     D. Engineering Club

Answer 2

A. Engineering Management

Question 3

103. The following are considered as functions of an engineer except
     A. Testing
     B. Construction
     C. Sales
     D. Physical Education

Answer 3

D. Physical Education

Question 4

104. A function of an engineer where the engineer is engaged in the process of learning about nature and codifying this knowledge into usable theories.
     A. Research
     B. Design and Development
     C. Testing
     D. Manufacturing

Answer 4

A. Research

Question 5

105. A function of an engineer where the engineer undertakes the activity of turning a product concept to a finished physical term.
     A. Research
     B. Manufacturing
     C. Testing
     D. Design and Development

Answer 5

D. Design and Development

Question 6

106. A function of an engineer where the engineer works in a unit where new products or parts are tested for workability.
     A. Research
     B. Design and Development
     C. Testing
     D. Manufacturing

Answer 6

C. Testing

Question 7

107. A function of an engineer where the engineer is directly in charge of production personnel or assumes responsibility for the product.
     A. Research
     B. Design and Development
     C. Testing
     D. Manufacturing

Answer 7

D. Manufacturing

Question 8

108. A function of an engineer where the engineer is either directly in charge of the construction personnel or may have responsibility for the quality of the construction process.
     A. Construction
     B. Sales
     C. Consulting
     D. Government

Answer 8

A. Construction

Question 9

109. A function of an engineer where the engineer assists the company’s customers to meet their needs, especially those that require technical expertise.
     A. Construction
     B. Government
     C. Consulting
     D. Sales

Answer 9

D. Sales

Question 10

110. A function of an engineer where the engineer works as consultant of any individual or organization requiring his services.
     A. Construction
     B. Sales
     C. Consulting
     D. Government

Answer 10

C. Consulting

Question 11

111. A function of an engineer where the engineer may find employment in the government performing any of the various tasks in regulating, monitoring, and controlling the activities of various institutions, public or private.
     A. Construction
     B. Sales
     C. Government
     D. Consulting

Answer 11

C. Government

Question 12

112. A function of an engineer where the engineer gets employment in a school and is assigned as a teacher of engineering courses.
     A. Teaching
     B. Government
     C. Management
     D. Consulting

Answer 12

A. Teaching

Question 13

113. A function of an engineer where the engineer is assigned to manage groups of people performing specific tasks.
     A. Teaching
     B. Government
     C. Management
     D. Consulting

Answer 13

C. Management

Question 14

114. Defined as the process of identifying and choosing alternative courses of action in a manner appropriate to the demands of the situation.
     A. Decision Making
     B. Engineering Management
     C. Initiative
     D. Problem solving

Answer 14

A. Decision Making

Question 15

115. The first step in Decision making process is to
     A. Analyze environment
     B. Diagnose problem
     C. Make a choice
     D. Articulate problem or opportunity

Answer 15

B. Diagnose problem

Question 16

116. The last step in decision making process is to
     A. Analyze environment
     B. Make a choice
     C. Diagnose problem
     D. Evaluate and adapt decision results

Answer 16

D. Evaluate and adapt decision results

Question 17

117. Refers to evaluation of alternatives using intuition and subjective judgment.
     A. Quantitative evaluation
     B. Qualitative evaluation
     C. Relative evaluation
     D. Subjective evaluation

Answer 17

B. Qualitative evaluation

Question 18

118. Refers to evaluation of alternatives using any technique in a group classified as rational and analytical.
     A. Quantitative evaluation
     B. Qualitative evaluation
     C. Relative evaluation
     D. Subjective evaluation

Answer 18

A. Quantitative evaluation

Question 19

119. Refers to the management function that involves anticipating future trends and determining the best strategies and tactics to achieve organizational objectives.
     A. Management
     B. Planning
     C. Organizing
     D. Supervision

Answer 19

B. Planning

Question 20

120. Refers to the process of determining the major goals of the organization and the policies and strategies for obtaining and using resources to achieve those goals.
     A. Operational Planning
     B. Intermediate Planning
     C. Strategic planning
     D. Secondary Planning

Answer 20

C. Strategic planning

Question 21

121. The top management of any firm is involved in this type of planning.
     A. Operational Planning
     B. Intermediate Planning
     C. Strategic planning
     D. Secondary Planning

Answer 21

C. Strategic Planning

Question 22

122. Refers to the process of determining the contributions that subunits can make with allocated resources.
     A. Operational Planning
     B. Intermediate Planning
     C. Strategic planning
     D. Secondary Planning

Answer 22

B. Intermediate Planning

Question 23

123. This type of planning is undertaken by middle management.
     A. Operational Planning
     B. Intermediate Planning
     C. Strategic planning
     D. Secondary Planning

Answer 23

B. Intermediate Planning

Question 24

124. Refers to the process of determining how specific tasks can best be accomplished on time with available resources.
     A. Operational Planning
     B. Intermediate Planning
     C. Strategic planning
     D. Secondary Planning

Answer 24

A. Operational Planning

Question 25

125. This type of planning is a responsibility of lower management. A. Operational Planning B. Intermediate Planning C. Strategic planning D. Secondary Planning

Answer 25

A. Operationap Planning

Question 26

126. This is the written document or blueprint for implementing and controlling an organization’s marketing activities related to particular marketing strategy. A. Marketing Plan B. Financial Plan C. Production Plan D. Short-range plans

Answer 26

A. Marketing Plan

Question 27

127. This is a written document that states the quantity of output a company must produce in broad terms and by product family. A. Marketing Plan B. Financial Plan C. Production Plan D. Short-range plans

Answer 27

C. Production Plan

Question 28

128. It is a document that summarizes the current financial situation of the firm, analyzes financial needs, and recommends a direction for financial activities. A. Marketing Plan B. Financial Plan C. Production Plan D. Short-range plans

Answer 28

B. Financial Plan

Question 29

129. It is a document that indicates the human resource needs of a company detailed in terms of quantity and quality and based on the requirements of the company’s strategic plan. A. Marketing Plan B. Financial Plan C. Production Plan D. Human Resource Management Plan

Answer 29

D. Human Resource Management Plan

Question 30

130. These are plans intended to cover a period of less than one year. First-line supervisors are mostly concerned with these planes. A. Short-range plans B. Long-range plans C. Standing Plans D. Single-Use Plans

Answer 30

A. Short-range plans

Question 31

131. These are plans covering a time span of more than one year. These are mostly undertaken by middle and top management. A. Short-range plans B. Long-range plans C. Standing Plans D. Single-Use Plans

Answer 31

B. Long-range plans

Question 32

133. These are broad guidelines to aid managers at every level in making decisions about recurring situations or function. A. Policies B. Procedures C. Guidelines D. Rules

Answer 32

A. Policies

Question 32

132. Plans that are used again and again and they focus on managerial situations that recur repeatedly. A. Short-range plans B. Long-range plans C. Standing Plans D. Single-Use Plans

Answer 32

C. Standing plans

Question 33

134. These are plans that describe the exact series of actions to be taken in a given situation. A. Policies B. Procedures C. Guidelines D. Rules

Answer 33

B. Procedures

Question 34

135. These are statements that either require or forbid a certain action. A. Policies B. Procedures C. Guidelines D. Rules

Answer 34

D. Rules

Question 35

136. Specifically developed to implement courses of action that are relatively unique and are unlikely to be repeated. A. Short-range plans B. Long-range plans C. Standing Plans D. Single-Use Plans

Answer 35

D. Single-use plans

Question 36

137. A plan which sets forth the projected expenditure for a certain activity and explains where the required funds will come from. A. Project B. Budget C. Program D. Financial Statement

Answer 36

B. Budget

Question 37

138. A plan designed to coordinate a large set of activities. A. Project B. Budget C. Program D. Financial Statement

Answer 37

C. Program

Question 38

139. A plan that is usually more limited in scope than a program and is sometimes prepared to support a program. A. Project B. Budget C. Program D. Financial Statement

Answer 38

A. Project

Question 39

140. A management function which refers to the structuring of resources and activities to accomplish objectives in an efficient and effective manner. A. Organizing B. Planning C. Supervising D. Structure

Answer 39

A. Organizing

Question 40

141. The arrangement or relationship of positions within an organization. A. Organizing B. Planning C. Supervising D. Structure

Answer 40

D. Structure

Question 41

142. This is a form of departmentalization in which everyone engaged in one functional activity, such as engineering or marketing, is grouped into one unit. A. Functional Organization B. Product or Market Organization C. Matrix Organization D. Divisible Organization

Answer 41

A. Functional organization

Question 42

143. This type of organization is very effective in similar firms especially “single business firms where key activities revolve around well-defined skills and areas of specialization”. A. Functional Organization B. Product or Market Organization C. Matrix Organization D. Divisible Organization

Answer 42

A. Functional Organization

Question 43

144. This refers to the organization of a company by a division that brings together all those involved with a certain type of product or customer. A. Functional Organization B. Product or Market Organization C. Matrix Organization D. Divisible Organization

Answer 43

B. Project or Market Organization

Question 44

145. This is appropriate for a large corporation with many product lines in several related industries. A. Functional Organization B. Product or Market Organization C. Matrix Organization D. Divisible Organization

Answer 44

B. Product or Market Organization

Question 45

146. An organizational structure in which each employee reports both a functional or division manager and to a project or group manager. A. Functional Organization B. Product or Market Organization C. Matrix Organization D. Divisible Organization

Answer 45

C. Matrix Organization

Question 46

147. Refers to a manager’s right to tell subordinates what to do and then see that they do it. A. Line authority B. Staff authority C. Functional authority D. Head authority

Answer 46

A. Line authority

Question 47

148. A staff specialist’s right to give advice to a superior. A. Line authority B. Staff authority C. Functional authority D. Head authority

Answer 47

B. Staff authority

Question 48

149. A specialist’s right to oversee lower level personnel involved in that specialty, regardless of where the personnel are in the organization. A. Line authority B. Staff authority C. Functional authority D. Head authority

Answer 48

C. Functional authority

Question 49

150. A committee created for a short-term purpose and have a limited life. A. Ad hoc committee B. Standing committee C. Sinking committee D. Midget committee

Answer 49

A. Ad hoc committee