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| 101. |
Completion of an activity on CPM network diagram, is generally known |
| A. | Event |
| B. | Node |
| C. | Connector |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 102. |
Assertion A: For a given depth of cut, the output of a power shovel can be increased by decreasing the angle of swing. Reason R: If the angle of swing is decreased, the cycle time will be decreased. Select the correct answer. |
| A. | Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation ofA |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» A. Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A | |
| 103. |
The salient feature of functional organisation is |
| A. | Strict adherence to specifications |
| B. | Separation of planning and design part |
| C. | Each individual maintains functional efficiency |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 104. |
A tractor shovel has a purchase price of Rs. 4.7 lacs and could save the organization an amount of rupees one lac per year on operating costs. The salvage value after the amortization period is 10% of the purchase price. The capital recovery period will be |
| A. | 3.7 years |
| B. | 4.23 years |
| C. | 5 years |
| D. | 7.87 years |
| Answer» B. 4.23 years | |
| 105. |
The first method invented for planning projects, was |
| A. | Bar chart method |
| B. | Milestone chart |
| C. | Critical path method (CPM) |
| D. | Programme Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) |
| Answer» A. Bar chart method | |
| 106. |
Which one of the following is not an excavating and moving type of equipment? |
| A. | Bulldozer |
| B. | Clam shell |
| C. | Scraper |
| D. | Dump truck |
| Answer» D. Dump truck | |
| 107. |
The main disadvantage of line organisation, is |
| A. | Rigid structure |
| B. | Extraordinary delay in communications |
| C. | Top level executions over work |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 108. |
Batching refers to |
| A. | Controlling the total quantity at each batch |
| B. | Weighing accurately, the quantity of each material for a job beforemixing |
| C. | Controlling the quantity of each material into each batch |
| D. | Adjusting the water to be added in each batch according to the moisture content ofthe materials being mixed in the batch |
| Answer» C. Controlling the quantity of each material into each batch | |
| 109. |
While scheduling a project by C.P.M. |
| A. | A project is divided into various activities |
| B. | Required time for each activity is established |
| C. | Net work is drawn by connecting the activities and the events |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 110. |
Slack time refers to |
| A. | An activity |
| B. | An event |
| C. | Both event and activity |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. An event | |
| 111. |
Final technical authority of a project lies with |
| A. | Assistant Engineer |
| B. | Executive Engineer |
| C. | Superintending Engineer |
| D. | Chief Engineer |
| Answer» D. Chief Engineer | |
| 112. |
Whenever an activity has zero total float, then |
| A. | Free float of the activity must be zero but independent float need not be zero |
| B. | Independent float must be zero but free float need not be zero |
| C. | Free float and independent float both must be zero |
| D. | Free float and independent float both need not be zero |
| Answer» C. Free float and independent float both must be zero | |
| 113. |
Mile Stone charts were invented in the year of |
| A. | 1910 |
| B. | 1920 |
| C. | 1930 |
| D. | 1940 |
| Answer» D. 1940 | |
| 114. |
Which of the following is not a PERT event? |
| A. | Site investigation started |
| B. | Sessional work completed |
| C. | Bus starts from Jaipur |
| D. | Class is being attended |
| Answer» D. Class is being attended | |
| 115. |
A construction schedule is prepared after collecting |
| A. | Number of operations |
| B. | Output of labour |
| C. | Output of machinery |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 116. |
A tractor whose weight is 20 tonnes has a drawbar pull of 2500 kg, when operated on a level road having a rolling resistance of 30 kg per tonne. If this tractor is operated on a level road having a rolling resistance of 40 kg per tonne, then the drawbar pull of the tractor will |
| A. | Reduce by 200 kg |
| B. | Increase by 200 kg |
| C. | Increase by 250 kg |
| D. | Reduce by 250 kg |
| Answer» A. Reduce by 200 kg | |
| 117. |
Pick up the correct statement from the following: |
| A. | The difference of latest occurrence time and earliest expected time, is calledslack |
| B. | The activities connecting the events having zero slack, lie on the critical path |
| C. | The critical path consumes the maximum time |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 118. |
In India, are prefabricated components costlier than those of traditional cast-in-situ items that the prefabricated components replace? |
| A. | Yes, because of heavier overheads and handling cost |
| B. | Yes, because of the very high order of quality control for the factory madecomponents |
| C. | No, because of repetitive manufacture of a number of elements |
| D. | No, because of savings in site labour |
| Answer» C. No, because of repetitive manufacture of a number of elements | |
| 119. |
Frequency distribution curves |
| A. | Having a single lump, are called uninodal curves |
| B. | If symmetrical, are called normal curves |
| C. | If not symmetrical, are called skew curves |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 120. |
The difference between the time avail-to do a job and the time required to do the job, is known as |
| A. | Event |
| B. | Float |
| C. | Duration |
| D. | Constraint |
| Answer» B. Float | |
| 121. |
The grade resistance factor for an earth moving machine can be obtained by multiplying grade percentage by a factor approximately equal to |
| A. | 2 kg/tonne |
| B. | 6 kg/tonne |
| C. | 9 kg/tonne |
| D. | 20 kg/tonne |
| Answer» C. 9 kg/tonne | |
| 122. |
A dummy activity |
| A. | Is artificially introduced |
| B. | Is represented by a dotted line |
| C. | Does not consume time |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 123. |
The reduction in project time normally results in |
| A. | Decreasing the direct cost and increasing indirect cost |
| B. | Increasing the direct cost and decreasing the indirect cost |
| C. | Increasing the direct cost and indirect cost both |
| D. | Decreasing the direct cost and indirect cost both |
| Answer» B. Increasing the direct cost and decreasing the indirect cost | |
| 124. |
Frederick W. Taylor introduced a system of working known as |
| A. | Line organisation |
| B. | Line and staff organisation |
| C. | Functional organisation |
| D. | Effective organisation |
| Answer» C. Functional organisation | |
| 125. |
The area under the Beta distribution curve is divided into two equal parts by |
| A. | Most likely time |
| B. | Optimistic time |
| C. | Pessimistic time |
| D. | Expected time |
| Answer» D. Expected time | |
| 126. |
CPM is |
| A. | Synthesising in concepts |
| B. | Is built of activities oriented programme |
| C. | Is based on time estimate |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 127. |
A four wheel truck or whose operating weight is 12000 kg is pulled along a road having a rising slope of 2% at a uniform speed. Assume grade resistance factor = 10 kg/tonne. The tension in the tow cable is 720 kg. The rolling resistance of the road will be |
| A. | 20 kg/tonne |
| B. | 30 kg/tonne |
| C. | 40 kg/tonne |
| D. | 50 kg/tonne |
| Answer» C. 40 kg/tonne | |
| 128. |
The Overall in-charge of an organisation at the site responsible for the execution of the works, is |
| A. | Executive Engineer |
| B. | Engineer |
| C. | Junior Engineer |
| D. | Assistant Engineer |
| Answer» B. Engineer | |
| 129. |
Consider the following features/factors: 1. Projects are of the non-repetitive type 2. Time required need not be known 3. Time required is known precisely 4. Events have been established for planning 5. Emphasis is given to activities ofproject PERT is preferred for planning becauseof |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| B. | 3, 4 and 5 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 5 |
| Answer» A. 1, 2 and 4 | |
| 130. |
The first stage of a construction, is |
| A. | Preparation of estimate |
| B. | Survey of the site |
| C. | Initiation of proposal |
| D. | Preparation of tender |
| Answer» C. Initiation of proposal | |
| 131. |
Crash project duration is obtained by summing the |
| A. | Normal durations for all the activities |
| B. | Crash durations for all activities |
| C. | Crash durations for all the activities along the critical path obtained by taking into account the normal duration for all the activities |
| D. | Crash durations for all the activities along the critical path obtained by taking into account the crash duration for all the activities. |
| Answer» D. Crash durations for all the activities along the critical path obtained by taking into account the crash duration for all the activities. | |
| 132. |
Pick up the correct statement from the following: |
| A. | Forward pass is used for calculating earliest expected time |
| B. | Backward pass is used for calculating the latest occurrence time |
| C. | Maximum value of earliest expected time is used if there is more than one value ofany event |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 133. |
Sinking fund is |
| A. | The fund for rebuilding a structure when its economic life is over |
| B. | Raised to meet maintenance costs |
| C. | The total sum to be paid to the municipal authorities by the tenants |
| D. | A part of the money kept in reserve for providing additional structures andstructural modifications |
| Answer» A. The fund for rebuilding a structure when its economic life is over | |
| 134. |
If a is the optimistic time, b is the pessimistic time and m is most likely time of an activity, the expected time of the activity, is |
| A. | (a + m + b)/6 |
| B. | (a + 2m + b)/6 |
| C. | (a + 4m + b)/6 |
| D. | (a + 5m + b)/6 |
| Answer» C. (a + 4m + b)/6 | |
| 135. |
Consider the following statements for a power shovel: (i) Output can be increased by reducing the angle of swing for a given depth ofcut. (ii) For a given angle of swing, output will be maximum at optimum depth of cut. (iii) Output can be increased by keeping the depth of cut less than optimumdepth, (iv) Output can be increased by increasing the size of shovel. Of these statements |
| A. | (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct |
| B. | (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct |
| C. | (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct |
| D. | (i) and (iv) are correct |
| Answer» B. (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct | |
| 136. |
If to, tp and tm are the optimistic, pessimistic and most likely time estimates of an activity respectively, the expected time t of the activity will be |
| A. | to + 3tm+ tp/3 |
| B. | to + 4tm+ tp/4 |
| C. | to + 4tm+ tp/5 |
| D. | to + 4tm+ tp/6 |
| Answer» D. to + 4tm+ tp/6 | |
| 137. |
The most suitable type of equipment for compaction of cohesive soils is |
| A. | Smooth-wheeled rollers |
| B. | Vibratory rollers |
| C. | Sheep foot rollers |
| D. | Tampers |
| Answer» C. Sheep foot rollers | |
| 138. |
If the total float and duration of an activity are 5 and 10 days respectively, the particular activity can be |
| A. | Started 5 days later |
| B. | Completed 5 dayslater |
| C. | Performed at slower rate in 15days |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 139. |
Rolling resistance of a wheel depends upon (i) Vehicle load (ii) Grade (iii) Ground conditions Of these statements |
| A. | Only (i) is correct |
| B. | (i) and (ii) are correct |
| C. | (i) and (iii) are correct |
| D. | (ii) and (iii) are correct |
| Answer» C. (i) and (iii) are correct | |
| 140. |
A Milestone chart |
| A. | Shows the interdependencies of variousjobs |
| B. | Depicts the delay of jobs, if any |
| C. | Points outgoing ahead of schedule of jobs, if any |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 141. |
Earliest finish of an activity is always |
| A. | Greater than earliest event time of the following node |
| B. | Less than earliest event time of the following node |
| C. | Less than or equal to earliest event time of the following node |
| D. | Greater than or equal to earliest event time of the following node |
| Answer» C. Less than or equal to earliest event time of the following node | |
| 142. |
Critical path lies along the activities having total float |
| A. | Positive |
| B. | Negative |
| C. | Zero |
| D. | Same |
| Answer» C. Zero | |
| 143. |
If the scheduled completion time of a project is more than the earliest expected time for completion of the project, then the probability of completion of the project within the scheduled completion time will be |
| A. | 50 % |
| B. | Less than 50 % |
| C. | More than 50 % |
| D. | 100 % |
| Answer» C. More than 50 % | |
| 144. |
The critical activity has |
| A. | Maximum float |
| B. | Minimum float |
| C. | Zero float |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Zero float | |
| 145. |
For excavating utility trenches with precise control of depth, the excavation equipment used is |
| A. | Hoe |
| B. | Shovel |
| C. | Dragline |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Hoe | |
| 146. |
PERT analysis is based on |
| A. | Optimistic time |
| B. | Pessimistic time |
| C. | Most likely time |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 147. |
The most popular type of organisation used for Civil Engineering Constructions, is |
| A. | Line organisation |
| B. | Line and staff organisation |
| C. | Functional organisation |
| D. | Effective organisation |
| Answer» A. Line organisation | |
| 148. |
The probability of completion of any activity within its expected time is |
| A. | 50 % |
| B. | 84.1 % |
| C. | 99.9 % |
| D. | 100 % |
| Answer» A. 50 % | |
| 149. |
The performance of a specific task in CPM, is known |
| A. | Dummy |
| B. | Event |
| C. | Activity |
| D. | Contract |
| Answer» C. Activity | |
| 150. |
Pre-tender stage requires |
| A. | Acquisition of land |
| B. | Selection of site |
| C. | Fmalisation of alignment of work |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 151. |
An event is indicated on the network by a number enclosed in |
| A. | A circle |
| B. | A square |
| C. | A triangle |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 152. |
Select the incorrect statement. |
| A. | A critical path always begins at the very first event. |
| B. | A critical path always terminates at the last event. |
| C. | Critical activities control the project duration. |
| D. | Critical activity is the one for which free float is zero. |
| Answer» D. Critical activity is the one for which free float is zero. | |
| 153. |
If t is the duration of an activity, t1 is the latest finish possible moment of its preceding activity and t2 is the earliest start possible moment, the independent float of the activity is |
| A. | (t1 - t2) - t |
| B. | t - (t1 - t2) |
| C. | (t1 + t2) - t |
| D. | t + (t1 - t2) |
| Answer» A. (t1 - t2) - t | |
| 154. |
Free float for any activity is defined as the difference between |
| A. | Its earliest finish time and earliest start time for its successor activity |
| B. | Its latest start time and earliest start time |
| C. | Its latest finish time and earliest start time for its successor activity |
| D. | Its earliest finish time and latest start time for its successoractivity |
| Answer» A. Its earliest finish time and earliest start time for its successor activity | |
| 155. |
In CPM analysis, |
| A. | Emphasis is given to activities |
| B. | Uncertainties are not allowed |
| C. | Activities are represented by arrows |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 156. |
The estimated time required to perform an activity, is known as |
| A. | Event |
| B. | Dummy |
| C. | Duration |
| D. | Float |
| Answer» C. Duration | |
| 157. |
Critical Path Net Work helps an engineer |
| A. | To concentrate his attention on critical activities |
| B. | To divert the resources from non-critical advanced activities to critical activities |
| C. | To be cautious for avoiding any delay in the critical activities to avoid delay of the whole project |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 158. |
B. If he decides to invest in A, for every rupee invested, he is assured of doubling his money in ten years. If he decides to invest in B, he is assured of making his money 1.5 times in 5 years. If the contractor values his money at 10% interest rate, he |
| A. | Should invest in neither of the two projects |
| B. | Could invest in either of the two projects |
| C. | Should invest in project A |
| D. | Should invest in project B |
| Answer» A. Should invest in neither of the two projects | |
| 159. |
Henry Gantt developed Bar charts for planning and scheduling of projects in |
| A. | 1880 |
| B. | 1900 |
| C. | 1920 |
| D. | 1940 |
| Answer» B. 1900 | |
| 160. |
If TL is the latest allowable event occurrence time, total activity slack(s), is equal to |
| A. | LST-EST |
| B. | LFT-EFT |
| C. | TL-EFT |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 161. |
Modular co-ordination of construction means proper |
| A. | Planning |
| B. | Designing |
| C. | Execution |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 162. |
Pick up the correct statement from the following: |
| A. | CPM analysis is activity oriented |
| B. | PERT analysis is event oriented |
| C. | In CPM, the time is related to cost |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 163. |
The final selection of a construction site, is done by |
| A. | Departmental representative or user |
| B. | Local civil authority representative |
| C. | Representative of engineer authority |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 164. |
The main advantage of line organisation is: |
| A. | Effective command and control |
| B. | Rigid discipline in the organisation |
| C. | Defined responsibilities at all levels |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
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