Construction Planning and Management 1000+ MCQ with answer for IBPS RRB

1. 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

2. The performance of a specific task in CPM, is known
A. Dummy
B. Event
C. Activity
D. Contract
Answer : C

3. Pick up the correct statement from the following with regards to C.P.M. network analysis of projects
A. The latest occurrence time of the node of which the activity arrow terminates minus the duration of the activity, is called latest start time
B. The latest occurrence time for the node at which the activity arrow terminates, is called latest finish time
C. Earliest occurrence time of the event from which the activity arrow' originates, is called earliest start time of the activity
D. All the above
Answer : D

4. 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

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

6. For the supply of materials for concrete, form work reinforcing and placing of concrete, removal of form work and curing of concrete, number of bar(s) required on bar chart, is
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer : A

7. Economic saving of time results by crashing
A. Cheapest critical activity
B. Cheapest noncritical activity
C. Costliest critical activity
D. Costliest noncritical activity
Answer : A

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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 : B

11. Output of a bulldozer is
(i) Increased if drawbar HP of the tractor is increased for a given hauling distance
(ii) Decreased if drawbar HP of the tractor is increased for a given hauling distance
(iii) Increased if the hauling distance is increased for a given drawbar HP of the tractor
(iv) Decreased if the hauling distance is increased for a given drawbar HP of the tractor
Of these statement
A. (i) and (iii) are correct
B. (i) and (iv) are correct
C. (ii) and (iii) are correct
D. (ii) and (iv) are correct
Answer : B

12. 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

13. 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

14. The time with which direct cost does not reduce with the increase in time is known as
A. Crash time
B. Normal time
C. Optimistic time
D. Standard time
Answer : B

15. 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

16. 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

17. A machine is purchased for Rs. 10,000,00 and has an estimated life of 10 years. The salvage value at the end of 10 years is Rs. 1,50,000. The book value of the machine at the end of 5 years using general straight line method of evaluation of depreciation is
A. Rs. 4,75,000
B. Rs. 5,75,000
C. Rs. 6,50,000
D. Rs. 8,50,000
Answer : B

18. A golden rule for the procurement of construction stones, suggests
A. 100% at the site
B. 67% at the site and 33% under procurement
C. 50% at the site and 50% under procurement
D. 33% at the site and 67% under procurement
Answer : B

19. 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 : C

20. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
A. An activity of a project is denoted by an arrow on the net work
B. The tail of the arrow indicates the start of the activity
C. The head of the arrow indicates the end of the activity
D. The arrows are drawn to scale from left to right
Answer : D

21. Optimistic time, most likely time and pessimistic times for the activities of a network in the given figure are written above their arrows. If the contractual obligation time for the project is 75, the latest occurrence time for the event 2, is

A. 20
B. 25
C. 35
D. 15
Answer : B

22. 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

23. For a given size of bucket, the ideal output of a dragline will be least in
A. Moist loam
B. Sand and gravel
C. Good common earth
D. Wet sticky clay
Answer : D

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. If the gross vehicle weight of a truck is 30 tonne and rolling resistance is 30 kg/tonne, then the tractive effort required to keep the truck moving at a uniform speed is
A. 30 kg
B. 300 kg
C. 900 kg
D. 1000 kg
Answer : C

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

27. A machine costs Rs. 20000 and its useful life is 8 years. The money is borrowed at 8% interest per annum. The capital recovery factor at 8% interest per annum for 8 years is 0.174. The annual equipment cost of the machine will be
A. Rs. 1740
B. Rs. 3480
C. Rs. 5220
D. Rs. 6960
Answer : B

28. 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 and structural modifications
Answer : A

29. Power stations are generally treated as
A. Light construction
B. Heavy construction
C. Industrial construction
D. Electrical construction
Answer : C

30. 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

31. 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

32. The estimated time required to perform an activity, is known as
A. Event
B. Dummy
C. Duration
D. Float
Answer : C

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

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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 : D

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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

40. 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 : C

41. 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

42. 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

43. The maximum rimpull in the first gear of a tractor while towing a load is 6300 kg. The tractor weighs 12.5 tonnes and is operating along a 2 percent upgrade and the rolling resistance is 45 kg/tonne. Pull available for towing the load is
A. 3425 kg
B. 5515 kg
C. 4350 kg
D. 2975 kg
Answer : B

44. 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

45. 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

46. 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

47. 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

48. 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 successor activity
Answer : A

49. 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

50. Henry Gantt developed Bar charts for planning and scheduling of projects in
A. 1880
B. 1900
C. 1920
D. 1940
Answer : B