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(1)
For a given activity, the optimistic time, pessimistic time and the most probable estimates are 5, 17 and 8 days respectively, The expected time is
[A]
8 days
[B]
9 days
[C]
10 days
[D]
15 days
(2)
A critical ratio scheduling
[A]
Determines the status of each activity
[B]
Adjusts automatically changes in activity progress
[C]
Is a dynamic system
[D]
None of these
(3)
For the network shown in the given figure, the expected time for the activity
[A]
1-2 is 4
[B]
2-3 is 7
[C]
3-4 is 8
[D]
All the above
(4)
At a work site, statistical quality control of concrete means
[A]
Measurement of risks to eliminate failures
[B]
Applying the theory' of probability to sample testing or inspection
[C]
Reduction in wastage of inspection costs
[D]
Reduction in costs for the removal of defects
Answer: Applying the theory' of probability to sample testing or inspection
(5)
Critical path method
[A]
Is an improvement upon bar chart method
[B]
Provides a realistic approach to daily problems
[C]
Avoids delays which are very common in bar charts
[D]
All the above
(6)
During the construction period, price variation clause in contracts caters to
[A]
Increase in rates of only important materials
[B]
Variation in cost in materials element, labour element and petrol-oil-lubricant element
[C]
Variation in total cost of the project on an ad hoc basis
[D]
Rate of inflation
Answer: Variation in cost in materials element, labour element and petrol-oil-lubricant element
(7)
The time by which a particular activity can be delayed without affecting the preceding and succeeding activities is known as
[A]
Total float
[B]
Free float
[C]
Interfering float
[D]
Independent float
Answer: Independent float
(8)
Updating may result in
[A]
Change of critical path
[B]
Decrease of project completion time
[C]
Increase of project completion time
[D]
All of the above
(9)
Which of the following earth moving machines has the shortest cycle time?
[A]
Drag line
[B]
Hoe
[C]
Clam shell
[D]
Dipper shovel
(10)
Which of the following surfaces will give highest rolling resistance for a rubber tyred vehicle?
[A]
Concrete
[B]
Loose sand
[C]
Asphalt
[D]
Firm earth
(11)
Grader is used mainly for
[A]
Trimming and finishing
[B]
Shaping and trimming
[C]
Finishing and shaping
[D]
Finishing, shaping and trimming
Answer: Finishing, shaping and trimming
(12)
Free float is mainly used to
[A]
Identify the activities which can be delayed without affecting the total float of preceding activity
[B]
Identify the activities, which can be delayed without affecting the total float of succeeding activity
[C]
Establish priorities
[D]
Identify the activities which can be delayed without affecting the total float of either the preceding or succeeding activities
Answer: Identify the activities, which can be delayed without affecting the total float of succeeding activity
(13)
In PERT analysis, the time estimates of activities and probability of their occurrence follow
[A]
Normal distribution curve
[B]
Poisson's distribution curve
[C]
Beta distribution curve
[D]
None of the above
Answer: Beta distribution curve
(14)
If the output of a dragline for 90° angle of swing at optimum depth of cut is X, then the output for 120° angle of swing at 120 % of optimum depth of cut will be
[A]
Equal to X
[B]
More than X
[C]
Less than X
[D]
Any of the above
(15)
For which of the following materials, the output of power shovels for a fixed shovel size will be maximum
[A]
Moist loam
[B]
Good common earth
[C]
Well blasted rock
[D]
Wet sticky clay
(16)
Preliminary project report for a road project must contain
[A]
The detailed estimated cost based on detailed design
[B]
The several alternatives of the project that have been considered
[C]
The soil survey, traffic survey, concept design and approximate cost
[D]
The contract documents for inviting tenders
Answer: The soil survey, traffic survey, concept design and approximate cost
(17)
Sensitivity analysis is a study of
[A]
Comparison of profit and loss
[B]
Comparison of assets and liabilities
[C]
Change in output due to change in input
[D]
Economics of cost and benefits of the project
Answer: Change in output due to change in input
(18)
In resources levelling
[A]
Total duration of project is reduced
[B]
Total duration of project is increased
[C]
Uniform demand of resources is achieved
[D]
Cost of project is controlled
Answer: Uniform demand of resources is achieved
(19)
Which of the following does not represent an activity?
[A]
Site located
[B]
Foundation is being dug
[C]
The office area is being cleaned
[D]
The invitations are being sent
(20)
In time-cost optimization of a project, crashing is done.
[A]
On all the activities
[B]
On all the activities lying on the critical path
[C]
Only on activities lying on the original critical path and having flatter cost slopes
[D]
On original critical activities and those that become critical at any stage of crashing in the order of ascending cost slope
Answer: On original critical activities and those that become critical at any stage of crashing in the order of ascending cost slope