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1. What is Indent?
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A.classing stock so the few high-value items such as steel and cement get tight control while numerous low-value consumables get simple reorder rules
B.bags on a raised dry platform at least 300 mm clear of walls, stacked not over 10 high, issued first-in first-out and retested if older than 3 months
C.tensile, bend and rebend tests on samples from each lot to IS 1786, with Fe500D requiring 16 percent elongation and a strength ratio of at least 1.10
D.site requisition stating quantity, specification and required date raised from BOQ and consumption norms, approved before a purchase order is placed
2. Which term means: "site requisition stating quantity, specification and required date raised from BOQ and consumption norms, approved before a purchase order is placed"?
A.Indent — site requisition stating quantity, specification and required date raised from BOQ and consumption norms, approved before a purchase order is placed
B.Indent — each size stored separately on a hard drained platform with dividing walls to prevent mixing, segregation and contamination by soil
C.Indent — bags on a raised dry platform at least 300 mm clear of walls, stacked not over 10 high, issued first-in first-out and retested if older than 3 months
D.Indent — card at the stack showing receipts, issues and balance, reconciled with the store ledger and physically verified at month end
A.bars kept on racks or sleepers off the ground by diameter and grade, tagged with heat number and mill certificate, cleaned of loose rust before use
B.tensile, bend and rebend tests on samples from each lot to IS 1786, with Fe500D requiring 16 percent elongation and a strength ratio of at least 1.10
C.record made on delivery after checking quantity and quality against the purchase order and challan, updating stock and releasing vendor payment
D.bags on a raised dry platform at least 300 mm clear of walls, stacked not over 10 high, issued first-in first-out and retested if older than 3 months
5. Which term means: "record made on delivery after checking quantity and quality against the purchase order and challan, updating stock and releasing vendor payment"?
A.Goods receipt note — ordering bearings, lifts, prestressing strand and specialised items months ahead from the look-ahead schedule, using only makes on the client-approved list
B.Goods receipt note — site requisition stating quantity, specification and required date raised from BOQ and consumption norms, approved before a purchase order is placed
C.Goods receipt note — record made on delivery after checking quantity and quality against the purchase order and challan, updating stock and releasing vendor payment
D.Goods receipt note — tensile, bend and rebend tests on samples from each lot to IS 1786, with Fe500D requiring 16 percent elongation and a strength ratio of at least 1.10
A.tensile, bend and rebend tests on samples from each lot to IS 1786, with Fe500D requiring 16 percent elongation and a strength ratio of at least 1.10
B.record made on delivery after checking quantity and quality against the purchase order and challan, updating stock and releasing vendor payment
C.classing stock so the few high-value items such as steel and cement get tight control while numerous low-value consumables get simple reorder rules
D.bags on a raised dry platform at least 300 mm clear of walls, stacked not over 10 high, issued first-in first-out and retested if older than 3 months
8. Which term means: "bags on a raised dry platform at least 300 mm clear of walls, stacked not over 10 high, issued first-in first-out and retested if older than 3 months"?
A.Cement storage — tensile, bend and rebend tests on samples from each lot to IS 1786, with Fe500D requiring 16 percent elongation and a strength ratio of at least 1.10
B.Cement storage — card at the stack showing receipts, issues and balance, reconciled with the store ledger and physically verified at month end
C.Cement storage — ordering bearings, lifts, prestressing strand and specialised items months ahead from the look-ahead schedule, using only makes on the client-approved list
D.Cement storage — bags on a raised dry platform at least 300 mm clear of walls, stacked not over 10 high, issued first-in first-out and retested if older than 3 months
A.bags on a raised dry platform at least 300 mm clear of walls, stacked not over 10 high, issued first-in first-out and retested if older than 3 months
B.bars kept on racks or sleepers off the ground by diameter and grade, tagged with heat number and mill certificate, cleaned of loose rust before use
C.card at the stack showing receipts, issues and balance, reconciled with the store ledger and physically verified at month end
D.each size stored separately on a hard drained platform with dividing walls to prevent mixing, segregation and contamination by soil
11. Which term means: "bars kept on racks or sleepers off the ground by diameter and grade, tagged with heat number and mill certificate, cleaned of loose rust before use"?
A.Steel stacking — each size stored separately on a hard drained platform with dividing walls to prevent mixing, segregation and contamination by soil
B.Steel stacking — bars kept on racks or sleepers off the ground by diameter and grade, tagged with heat number and mill certificate, cleaned of loose rust before use
C.Steel stacking — bags on a raised dry platform at least 300 mm clear of walls, stacked not over 10 high, issued first-in first-out and retested if older than 3 months
D.Steel stacking — ordering bearings, lifts, prestressing strand and specialised items months ahead from the look-ahead schedule, using only makes on the client-approved list
A.tensile, bend and rebend tests on samples from each lot to IS 1786, with Fe500D requiring 16 percent elongation and a strength ratio of at least 1.10
B.record made on delivery after checking quantity and quality against the purchase order and challan, updating stock and releasing vendor payment
C.bars kept on racks or sleepers off the ground by diameter and grade, tagged with heat number and mill certificate, cleaned of loose rust before use
D.ordering bearings, lifts, prestressing strand and specialised items months ahead from the look-ahead schedule, using only makes on the client-approved list
14. Which term means: "tensile, bend and rebend tests on samples from each lot to IS 1786, with Fe500D requiring 16 percent elongation and a strength ratio of at least 1.10"?
A.Reinforcement acceptance testing — card at the stack showing receipts, issues and balance, reconciled with the store ledger and physically verified at month end
B.Reinforcement acceptance testing — record made on delivery after checking quantity and quality against the purchase order and challan, updating stock and releasing vendor payment
C.Reinforcement acceptance testing — ordering bearings, lifts, prestressing strand and specialised items months ahead from the look-ahead schedule, using only makes on the client-approved list
D.Reinforcement acceptance testing — tensile, bend and rebend tests on samples from each lot to IS 1786, with Fe500D requiring 16 percent elongation and a strength ratio of at least 1.10
A.ordering bearings, lifts, prestressing strand and specialised items months ahead from the look-ahead schedule, using only makes on the client-approved list
B.bars kept on racks or sleepers off the ground by diameter and grade, tagged with heat number and mill certificate, cleaned of loose rust before use
C.each size stored separately on a hard drained platform with dividing walls to prevent mixing, segregation and contamination by soil
D.classing stock so the few high-value items such as steel and cement get tight control while numerous low-value consumables get simple reorder rules
17. Which term means: "each size stored separately on a hard drained platform with dividing walls to prevent mixing, segregation and contamination by soil"?
A.Aggregate stacking — tensile, bend and rebend tests on samples from each lot to IS 1786, with Fe500D requiring 16 percent elongation and a strength ratio of at least 1.10
B.Aggregate stacking — ordering bearings, lifts, prestressing strand and specialised items months ahead from the look-ahead schedule, using only makes on the client-approved list
C.Aggregate stacking — bars kept on racks or sleepers off the ground by diameter and grade, tagged with heat number and mill certificate, cleaned of loose rust before use
D.Aggregate stacking — each size stored separately on a hard drained platform with dividing walls to prevent mixing, segregation and contamination by soil
A.classing stock so the few high-value items such as steel and cement get tight control while numerous low-value consumables get simple reorder rules
B.card at the stack showing receipts, issues and balance, reconciled with the store ledger and physically verified at month end
C.tensile, bend and rebend tests on samples from each lot to IS 1786, with Fe500D requiring 16 percent elongation and a strength ratio of at least 1.10
D.each size stored separately on a hard drained platform with dividing walls to prevent mixing, segregation and contamination by soil
20. Which term means: "classing stock so the few high-value items such as steel and cement get tight control while numerous low-value consumables get simple reorder rules"?
A.ABC analysis — record made on delivery after checking quantity and quality against the purchase order and challan, updating stock and releasing vendor payment
B.ABC analysis — tensile, bend and rebend tests on samples from each lot to IS 1786, with Fe500D requiring 16 percent elongation and a strength ratio of at least 1.10
C.ABC analysis — classing stock so the few high-value items such as steel and cement get tight control while numerous low-value consumables get simple reorder rules
D.ABC analysis — bags on a raised dry platform at least 300 mm clear of walls, stacked not over 10 high, issued first-in first-out and retested if older than 3 months
A.tensile, bend and rebend tests on samples from each lot to IS 1786, with Fe500D requiring 16 percent elongation and a strength ratio of at least 1.10
B.site requisition stating quantity, specification and required date raised from BOQ and consumption norms, approved before a purchase order is placed
C.card at the stack showing receipts, issues and balance, reconciled with the store ledger and physically verified at month end
D.each size stored separately on a hard drained platform with dividing walls to prevent mixing, segregation and contamination by soil
A.Bin card and stock ledger — classing stock so the few high-value items such as steel and cement get tight control while numerous low-value consumables get simple reorder rules
B.Bin card and stock ledger — ordering bearings, lifts, prestressing strand and specialised items months ahead from the look-ahead schedule, using only makes on the client-approved list
C.Bin card and stock ledger — card at the stack showing receipts, issues and balance, reconciled with the store ledger and physically verified at month end
D.Bin card and stock ledger — each size stored separately on a hard drained platform with dividing walls to prevent mixing, segregation and contamination by soil
A.ordering bearings, lifts, prestressing strand and specialised items months ahead from the look-ahead schedule, using only makes on the client-approved list
B.classing stock so the few high-value items such as steel and cement get tight control while numerous low-value consumables get simple reorder rules
C.record made on delivery after checking quantity and quality against the purchase order and challan, updating stock and releasing vendor payment
D.card at the stack showing receipts, issues and balance, reconciled with the store ledger and physically verified at month end
26. Which term means: "ordering bearings, lifts, prestressing strand and specialised items months ahead from the look-ahead schedule, using only makes on the client-approved list"?
A.Long-lead procurement — ordering bearings, lifts, prestressing strand and specialised items months ahead from the look-ahead schedule, using only makes on the client-approved list
B.Long-lead procurement — classing stock so the few high-value items such as steel and cement get tight control while numerous low-value consumables get simple reorder rules
C.Long-lead procurement — tensile, bend and rebend tests on samples from each lot to IS 1786, with Fe500D requiring 16 percent elongation and a strength ratio of at least 1.10
D.Long-lead procurement — each size stored separately on a hard drained platform with dividing walls to prevent mixing, segregation and contamination by soil
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