APC DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS

UNIT-III
1.Explain in detail the procedure for sampling and analysis of Carbon monoxide (CO) using
Non-Dispersive Infrared spectroscopy.
2.State the Assumptions made in Gaussian Plume Model.
3.Explain in detail the procedure for sampling and analysis of Ammonia (NH3).
4.State the limitations of Gaussian Plume Model.
5.Explain in detail the procedure for sampling and analysis of PM2.5 using gravimetric
method
6.The traffic density along a straight national highway is 4000vehicles/hour and the average
speed is 50 kmph. The average vehicle emission rate of HC’s is 40 mg/sec. Find the
concentration at a point 300m downwind on overcast day if wind is blowing perpendicular to
the road at 5m/sec speed.
UNIT-IV
1.Enumerate and explain different types of Vehicular Emissions.
2.Describe briefly about Minamata bay disaster.
3.State and explain about different strategies for Automobile Emission Control.
4.Outline the significance of Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 in the
Environment protection.
5.Describe the various effects of noise pollution on human health and discuss how different
levels of noise exposure can affect individuals differently.
6.Write a short note on ozone depletion and ozone depleting substances.
UNIT-V
1.Define Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and explain its role in integrating business
processes and data across an organization.
2.Discuss the key components of Capability Maturity Model (CMM) and its five maturity
levels.
3.Describe the components of an MIS and explain how they interact to support organizational
functions.
4.Define Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and explain its significance in production
and inventory management.
5.Describe the DMAIC methodology in Six Sigma, including its purpose and key activities.
6.Explain the key components of a supply chain and discuss the role of each component in
ensuring the efficient flow of goods and services.

APC OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS

1. Which is the largest source for production of nitrous oxide? ( )

a) Chemical industry c) Fossil fuel combustion
b) Fertiliser industry d) Bacterial action
2. Which of the following are sources to fluorine air pollution? ( )
a) Coal combustion c) Phosphate fertiliser manufacturing
b) Steel industries d) All of the mentioned
3. Which of the following is a source for boron air pollution? ( )
a) Rockets and jets c) Soap industries
b) Automobiles d) Refrigerants
4. Which are the sources of arsenic pollution? ( )
a) Coal and petroleum c) Mine tailings
b) Detergents and pesticides d) All of the mentioned
5. Which of the following is one of the major exhaust emissions from CI engines compared to SI engines?
a) Oxides of nitrogen b) Particulates c) CO and CO2 d) Unburnt hydrocarbon ( ) 6.
Which of the following causes the photochemical smog? ( )
a) Excess O2 b) CO and CO2 c) Soot and particulate matter d) NOx and HC
7. What does the blue smoke in diesel engine indicate? ( )
a) Unburnt oil b) HC c) NOx d) CO
8. During which condition of the vehicle does NOx emission in SI engine will be lowest? ( )
a) Cruising b) Idling c) Accelerating d) Decelerating.
9. Why are lead compounds added in petrol? ( )
a) Reduce knocking c) Reduce exhaust temperature
b) Reduce HC emission d) Increase power output
10. Automobile can be classified based on which of the following parameter? ( )
a) Fuel Used b) Transmission c) Drive d) All of the mentioned
11. Which of the following cannot be reduced by thermal converters? ( )
a) CO b) HC c) Soot d) NOx.
12. Ignition advance is expressed in terms of _________ ( )
a) Crank angle c) Time in milli seconds
b) Millimetres of piston travel before TDC d) All of the mentioned.
13. MRP is different from JIT in terms of ( )
a) Inventory c) Human orientation
b) Quality d) All of the above
14. Balanced scorecard can act as a powerful ( )
a) Development framework c) Service framework
b) Operations framework d) Organizing framework
15. Balanced Scorecard measures with benchmark for performance in ( )
a) Financial areas c) Development areas
b) Nonfinancial areas d) Structural areas
16. Consensus gaining while strategy management in balanced scorecard is made at the stage of ( )
a) Feedback and learning c) Business planning
b) Translating the vision d) Learning
17. Benchmarking is ( )
a) Quality management technology c) Marketing strategy
b) Production technology d) None of the above
18. Just-in-Time was successfully implemented by ( )
a) Toyota c) Suzuki
b) Honda d) Volkswagen
19. In Just-In-Time system ( )
a) There is no delay c) Both (A) and (B)
b) Conveyance times are balanced d) There is unequal production at different places
20. The objective of relationship marketing is ( )
a) Customer satisfaction c) Customer retention
b) Customer dissatisfaction d) Customer delight
21. What does the Gaussian plume model primarily describe? ( )
A) The dispersion of air pollutants in a uniform, steady-state atmosphere
B) The dynamics of ocean currents
C) The behavior of seismic waves during an earthquake
D) The propagation of light through different mediums
22. Which of the following factors does the Gaussian plume model take into account? ( )
A) Wind speed and direction C) Emission rate and stack height
B) Temperature and humidity D) All of the above
23. Which of the following industries commonly utilizes the Gaussian plume model for regulatory compliance
and environmental impact assessments? ( )
A) Agriculture C) Telecommunications
B) Manufacturing D) Entertainment
24. What is the significance of the "Pasquill stability class" in the Gaussian plume model? ( )
A) It represents the temperature gradient in the atmosphere
B) It categorizes atmospheric stability conditions based on observed meteorological parameters
C) It determines the wind speed at different altitudes
D) It indicates the type of pollutants being emitted
25. How do "idle reduction technologies" in automobiles help reduce pollution? ( )
A) By decreasing fuel efficiency
B) By reducing emissions produced when the vehicle is stationary but running
C) By increasing the frequency of engine idling
D) By reducing emissions only during high-speed driving
26. Which component of automobile exhaust contributes to the formation of acid rain? ( )
A) Carbon monoxide (CO) C) Hydrocarbons (HC)
B) Nitrogen oxides (NOx) D) Particulate matter (PM)
27. Which of the following is NOT a major air pollutant emitted by automobiles? ( )
A) Carbon Dioxide (CO2) B) Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) C) Ozone (O3) D) Lead (Pb)
28. Incomplete combustion in gasoline engines primarily leads to the emission of: ( )
A) Carbon Monoxide (CO) C) Particulate Matter (PM)
B) Sulfur Oxides (SOx) D) Hydrocarbons (HC)
29. What role do diesel engines play in automobile pollution compared to gasoline engines? ( )
A) Diesel engines emit fewer nitrogen oxides (NOx) but more particulate matter (PM)
B) Diesel engines emit more nitrogen oxides (NOx) but less particulate matter (PM)
C) Diesel engines emit fewer hydrocarbons (HC) but more carbon monoxide (CO)
D) Diesel engines emit fewer pollutants overall compared to gasoline engines
30. What is the threshold for pain in terms of sound intensity? ( )
A) 50 dB B) 85 dB C) 120 dB D) 200 dB
31. Which of the following is NOT a potential source of indoor noise pollution? ( )
A) Television B) Dishwasher C) Air conditioner D) Rainfall
32. What role does urban planning play in mitigating noise pollution? ( )
A) Urban planning has no impact on noise pollution
B) Proper zoning can help separate noisy areas from residential or quiet zones
C) Urban planning increases noise pollution levels
D) Urban planning focuses solely on aesthetic considerations
33. The initial stage of the supply chain process is the _____________. ( )
A) Sourcing Stage B) Organizing Stage C) Planning stage D) Directing Stage
34. In supply chain management, after planning, the next step involves ______________. ( )
A) Developing C) Sourcing
B) Building a strong relationship with suppliers D) All of the above
35. In Supply Chain Management, ATP stands for _________. ( )
A) Acquire Track & Perform C) Active Transport Protocol
B) Available To Promise D) Access To Point
36. Which of the following is NOT a component of an MIS? ( )
A) Hardware B) Software C) People D) Marketing
37. How does an MIS differ from an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system? ( )
A) MIS focuses on strategic decision-making, while ERP focuses on operational processes
B) ERP integrates all aspects of an organization's operations, while MIS focuses on specific managerial
functions
C) MIS is a type of ERP system
D) There is no difference between MIS and ERP systems
38. Which of the following is an example of an internal source of data for an MIS? ( )
A) Market research reports C) Customer feedback
B) Competitor analysis D) Sales transactions
39. At which maturity level of the CMM is an organization characterized by ad hoc processes with no formal
structure? ( )
A) Level 1: Initial C) Level 3: Defined
B) Level 2: Managed D) Level 4: Quantitatively Managed
40. What is the highest maturity level achievable in the original CMM model? ( )
A) Level 3: Defined C) Level 5: Optimizing
B) Level 4: Quantitatively Managed D) Level 6: Beyond Optimization
41. Which of the following factors does the Gaussian plume model take into account? ( )
A) Wind speed and direction C) Emission rate and stack height
B) Temperature and humidity D) All of the above
42. How does the Gaussian plume model assume pollutants disperse? ( )
A) In a straight line from the source C) According to a normal distribution pattern
B) In a random, chaotic manner D) Following a linear decay pattern
43. How does stack height affect the dispersion of pollutants in the Gaussian plume model? ( )
A) Higher stack heights result in faster dispersion C) Stack height has no significant effect on dispersion
B) Lower stack heights result in faster dispersion D) Stack height only affects the horizontal dispersion
44. What is the primary advantage of using the Gaussian plume model for air quality assessment? ( )
A) It is simple and computationally efficient
B) It accurately models turbulent flows in the atmosphere
C) It accounts for all possible meteorological variables
D) It can be applied to any type of air pollutant
45. Which international agreement aims to address climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions? A)
Kyoto Protocol B) Paris Agreement C) Montreal Protocol D) Rio Declaration ( )
46. What is the primary source of marine plastic pollution? ( )
A) Industrial waste B) Agricultural runoff C) Land-based plastic waste D) Oil spills
47. What is the leading cause of ocean acidification? ( )
A) Industrial pollution C) Deforestation
B) Overfishing D) Increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels
48. What is the primary cause of global warming? ( )
A) Depletion of the ozone layer C) Human activities emitting greenhouse gases
B) Natural variations in solar radiation D) Increased volcanic activity
49. How does prolonged exposure to high levels of noise pollution affect human health? ( )
A) It improves cognitive function
B) It has no significant impact on health
C) It can lead to hearing loss and other auditory problems
D) It enhances cardiovascular fitness
50. What role does vehicle maintenance play in reducing automobile pollution? ( )
A) Regular maintenance can improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions
B) Vehicle maintenance has no impact on pollution levels
C) Regular maintenance increases pollutant emissions
D) Vehicle maintenance only affects noise pollution levels
51. Which component of automobile exhaust contributes to the formation of acid rain? ( )
A) Carbon monoxide (CO) B) Nitrogen oxides (NOx) C) Hydrocarbons (HC) D) Particulate matter
52. What is the main consequence of deforestation on a global scale? ( )
A) Decreased biodiversity C) Enhanced carbon sequestration
B) Increased rainfall D) Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
53. Which of the following functions is commonly outsourced in BPO? ( )
A) Research and Development C) Executive Leadership
B) Human Resources Management D) Product Development
54. Which of the following countries is a popular destination for BPO services due to its skilled workforce and
lower labor costs? ( )
A) United States B) Japan C) India D) Germany
55. Which industry sectors commonly utilize BPO services? ( )
A) Healthcare B) Education C) Agriculture D) Construction
56. Which of the following industries commonly adopts ERP systems for managing their operations? ( )
A) Agriculture B) Healthcare C) Tourism D) Entertainment
57. Which phase of the ERP implementation process involves evaluating different ERP vendors and selecting
the most suitable solution? ( )
A) Planning B) Analysis C) Design D) Selection
58. How can ERP systems benefit an organization? ( )
A) By increasing data redundancy and inconsistency
B) By decreasing overall productivity
C) By providing real-time visibility into business operations
D) By isolating departments and preventing collaboration
59. What is the primary goal of JIT manufacturing? ( )
A) To minimize customer satisfaction
B) To maximize inventory levels
C) To eliminate waste and improve efficiency
D) To increase production lead times
60. Which of the following is a key principle of JIT production? ( )
A) Batch processing C) Quick setup and changeover times
B) High inventory levels D) Frequent overproduction