Free float for any activity is defined as the difference between

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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

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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

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An earth moving equipment costs Rs. 5,00,000 and has an estimated life of 10 years and a salvage value of Rs. 50,000. What uniform annual amount must be set aside at the end of each of the 10 years for replacement if the interest rate is 8% per annum and if the sinking fund factor at 8% per annum interest rate for 10 years is 0.069?

A. Rs. 31050

B. Rs. 34500

C. Rs. 37950

D. Rs. 50000

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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

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The probability of completion of any activity within its expected time is

A. 50 %

B. 84.1 %

C. 99.9 %

D. 100 %

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Select the incorrect statement.

A. Earliest start of an activity is the early event time of the node it leaves.

B. Latest finish of an activity is the late event time of the node it enters.

C. Latest start of an activity is its latest finish minus its duration.

D. None of the above

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A dummy activity

A. Is artificially introduced

B. Is represented by a dotted line

C. Does not consume time

D. All the above

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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 of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

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The direct cost of a project with respect to normal time is

A. Minimum

B. Maximum

C. Zero

D. Infinite

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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 %

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If the excavation of earth is done manually then it costs Rs. 10 per cum. A machine can excavate at a fixed cost of Rs. 4000 plus a variable cost of Rs. 2 per cum. The quantity of earth for which the cost of excavation by machine will be equal to the cost of manual excavation is

A. 500 cum

B. 1000 cum

C. 1500 cum

D. 2000 cum

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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

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Works costing less than Rs. 20,000 are treated as

A. Any project

B. Major projects

C. Minor projects

D. All the above

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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

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The time which results in the leasi, possible construction cost of an activity, is known as

A. Normal time

B. Slow time

C. Crash time

D. Standard time

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A Milestone chart

A. Shows the interdependencies of various jobs

B. Depicts the delay of jobs, if any

C. Points outgoing ahead of schedule of jobs, if any

D. None of these

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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

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Consider the following activities in a building construction:
1. Concreting of roof slabs
2. Brick-jelly lime concrete terracing
3. Erection of form work for slab
4. Construction of parapet wall in terrace
The correct sequence of these activities is

A. 1, 3, 2, 4

B. 3, 1, 4, 2

C. 3, 1, 2, 4

D. 1, 3, 4, 2

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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

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. Earliest expected time is denoted by T_E

B. Latest occurrence time is denoted by T_L

C. Contractual obligation time is denoted by T_s

D. All the above

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For the execution of a project, a contractor is

A. A person

B. A firm

C. An agency

D. All the above

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The estimated time required to perform an activity, is known as

A. Event

B. Dummy

C. Duration

D. Float

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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

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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

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Which of the following is a weakness of bar chart?

A. Interdependencies of activities

B. Project progress

C. Uncertainties

D. All of the above

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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Railway projects are treated as

A. Light construction

B. Heavy construction

C. Industrial construction

D. None of these

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A. Its earliest finish time and earliest start time for its successor activity

Free float for any activity is defined as the difference between

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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

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

The probability of completion of any activity within its expected time is

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A dummy activity

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.

The direct cost of a project with respect to normal time is

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If the excavation of earth is done manually then it costs Rs. 10 per cum. A machine can excavate at a fixed cost of Rs. 4000 plus a variable cost of Rs. 2 per cum. The quantity of earth for which the cost of excavation by machine will be equal to the cost of manual excavation is

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

Works costing less than Rs. 20,000 are treated as

Whenever an activity has zero total float, then

The time which results in the leasi, possible construction cost of an activity, is known as

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Frequency distribution curves

Consider the following activities in a building construction:
1. Concreting of roof slabs
2. Brick-jelly lime concrete terracing
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The estimated time required to perform an activity, is known as

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

In India, are prefabricated components costlier than those of traditional cast-in-situ items that the prefabricated components replace?

Which of the following is a weakness of bar chart?

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 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

The first method invented for planning projects, was

Which of the following surfaces will give highest rolling resistance for a rubber tyred vehicle?

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

Railway projects are treated as

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Free float for any activity is defined as the difference between

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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

Consider the following statements: In the bar chart planning1. 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

The probability of completion of any activity within its expected time is

Select the incorrect statement.

A dummy activity

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.

The direct cost of a project with respect to normal time is

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

If the excavation of earth is done manually then it costs Rs. 10 per cum. A machine can excavate at a fixed cost of Rs. 4000 plus a variable cost of Rs. 2 per cum. The quantity of earth for which the cost of excavation by machine will be equal to the cost of manual excavation is

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

Works costing less than Rs. 20,000 are treated as

Whenever an activity has zero total float, then

The time which results in the leasi, possible construction cost of an activity, is known as

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Consider the following activities in a building construction:1. Concreting of roof slabs2. Brick-jelly lime concrete terracing3. Erection of form work for slab4. Construction of parapet wall in terrace The correct sequence of these activities is

Pick up the correct statement from the following:

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For the execution of a project, a contractor is

The estimated time required to perform an activity, is known as

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

In India, are prefabricated components costlier than those of traditional cast-in-situ items that the prefabricated components replace?

Which of the following is a weakness of bar chart?

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 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

The first method invented for planning projects, was

Which of the following surfaces will give highest rolling resistance for a rubber tyred vehicle?

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

Railway projects are treated as

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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

Consider the following activities in a building construction:
1. Concreting of roof slabs
2. Brick-jelly lime concrete terracing
3. Erection of form work for slab
4. Construction of parapet wall in terrace
The correct sequence of these activities is