1000+ Construction Planning and Management Multiple Choice Question Answer [Solved]

1. The part of a derrick crane include (i) Mast (ii) Boom (iii) Bull wheel (iv) Jack Of these statements
A. (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct
B. (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct
C. (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct
D. (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
Answer : D

2. While filling the tender for any work, the contractor considers
A. Site survey
B. Availability of construction materials
C. Availability of labour
D. All the above
Answer : D

3. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. The difference of latest occurrence time and earliest expected time, is called slack
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

4. The basic action involved in sheep foot rolling is
A. Kneading
B. Pressing
C. Tamping
D. Vibration
Answer : A

5. 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 of project PERT is preferred for planning because of
A. 1, 2 and 4
B. 3, 4 and 5
C. 1, 3 and 4
D. 1, 2 and 5
Answer : A

6. The original cost of an equipment is Rs.10,000. Its salvage value at the end of its total useful life of five years is Rs. 1,000. Its book value at the end of two years of its useful life (as per straight line method of evaluation of depreciation) will be
A. Rs. 8,800
B. Rs. 7,600
C. Rs. 6,400
D. Rs. 5,000
Answer : C

7. Construction team means
A. An engineer
B. An architect
C. An owner
D. All the above
Answer : D

8. The critical activity has
A. Maximum float
B. Minimum float
C. Zero float
D. None of these
Answer : C

9. A CPM family includes
A. CPA (Critical Path Analysis)
B. CPP (Critical Path Plotted)
C. MCE (Minimum Cost Expenditure)
D. All the above
Answer : D

10. Pick up the PERT event from the following:
A. Digging of foundation started
B. Digging of foundation completed
C. Laying of concrete started
D. All the above
Answer : D

11. In the time-cost optimisation, using CPM method for network analysis, the crashing of the activities along the critical path is done starting with the activity having
A. Longest duration
B. Highest cost slope
C. Least cost slope
D. Shortest duration
Answer : C

12. Time and progress chart of a construction, is also known as
A. Bar chart
B. Gantt chart
C. Modified Mile stone chart
D. All the above
Answer : D

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. Optimistic time estimate refers to activities
B. Pessimistic time estimate refers to activities
C. Most likely time estimate refers to activities
D. All the above
Answer : D

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 : C

19. 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

20. PERT technique of network analysis is mainly useful for
A. Small projects
B. Large and complex projects
C. Research and development projects
D. Deterministic activities
Answer : C

21. If t_o, t_p and t_m are the optimistic, pessimistic and most likely time estimates of an activity respectively, the expected time t of the activity will be
A. t_o + 3t_m+ t_p/3
B. t_o + 4t_m+ t_p/4
C. t_o + 4t_m+ t_p/5
D. t_o + 4t_m+ t_p/6
Answer : D

22. 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 : B

23. 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

24. Works costing less than Rs. 20,000 are treated as
A. Any project
B. Major projects
C. Minor projects
D. All the above
Answer : C

25. The independent float affects only
A. Preceding activities
B. Succeeding activities
C. The particular activity involved
D. None of the above
Answer : C

26. The direct cost of a project with respect to normal time is
A. Minimum
B. Maximum
C. Zero
D. Infinite
Answer : A

27. 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

28. 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 : C

29. PERT analysis is based on
A. Optimistic time
B. Pessimistic time
C. Most likely time
D. All the above
Answer : D

30. Residential buildings are treated as
A. Light construction
B. Heavy construction
C. Industrial construction
D. Private construction
Answer : A

31. 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 : D

32. 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

33. For completion of a project, the critical path of the network represents
A. Minimum time
B. Maximum time
C. Maximum cost
D. Minimum cost
Answer : A

34. Various activities of a project, are shown on bar charts by
A. Vertical lines
B. Horizontal lines
C. Dots
D. Crosses
Answer : B

35. 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

36. 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

37. The technique for establishing and maintaining priorities among the various jobs of a project, is known
A. Event flow scheduling technique
B. Critical ratio scheduling
C. Slotting technique for scheduling
D. Short interval scheduling
Answer : B

38. Site order book is used for recording
A. Instructions by the executive engineers
B. Construction measurements
C. Issue of store equipments
D. Names of the casual labour
Answer : A

39. The three time estimates for the activities of the network shown in the given figure are shown above their arrows. The earliest expected time for the event 4, is

A. 19
B. 14
C. 24
D. None of these
Answer : A

40. Which of the following is a weakness of bar chart?
A. Interdependencies of activities
B. Project progress
C. Uncertainties
D. All of the above
Answer : D

41. 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

42. Which of the following excavators is most suitable for digging under water?
A. Drag line
B. Hoe
C. Clam shell
D. Dipper shovel
Answer : A

43. Mobilization advance up to 10% of the cost of work is given to a contractor
A. On commencement of work at site for payment of loan taken by him
B. For the purchase of construction materials
C. For the payment of advances to labour and other staff
D. For all activities required to start the work at site on finalization of the contract document
Answer : D

44. Modular co-ordination of construction means proper
A. Planning
B. Designing
C. Execution
D. All the above
Answer : D

45. 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

46. 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 made components
C. No, because of repetitive manufacture of a number of elements
D. No, because of savings in site labour
Answer : C

47. PERT is
A. An analytic in concept
B. Limited of event oriented diagrams
C. Used for research and development projects
D. All the above
Answer : D

48. Consider the following statements for a power shovel: (i) Output can be increased by reducing the angle of swing for a given depth of cut. (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 optimum depth, (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

49. 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 days later
C. Performed at slower rate in 15 days
D. All the above
Answer : D

50. Consider the following statements: In the bar chart planning
1. Interdependence of the operations cannot be portrayed.
2. Progress of work can be measured.
3. Spare time of the activities can be determined.
4. Schedule cannot be updated. Of these statements
A. 1, 2 and 3 are correct
B. 1 and 4 are correct
C. 2, 3 and 4 are correct
D. 1, 2 and 4 are correct
Answer : B