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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

Answer: 9 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

Answer: None of these
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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

Answer: 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

Answer: 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

Answer: 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

Answer: 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

Answer: Loose sand
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

Answer: Less than X
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

Answer: Moist loam
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

Answer: Site located
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

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