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
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
For which of the following materials, the output of power shovels for a fixed shovel size will be maximum
For which of the following materials, the output of power shovels for a fixed shovel size will be maximum
In India, are prefabricated components costlier than those of traditional cast-in-situ items that the prefabricated components replace?
In India, are prefabricated components costlier than those of traditional cast-in-situ items that the prefabricated components replace?
Works costing less than Rs. 20,000 are treated as
Works costing less than Rs. 20,000 are treated as
If the total float and duration of an activity are 5 and 10 days respectively, the particular activity can be
If the total float and duration of an activity are 5 and 10 days respectively, the particular activity can be
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
Assertion (A): Activity 57 is critical.
Reason (R): Earliest finish time and latest finish time for events 57 are same
Assertion (A): Activity 57 is critical.
Reason (R): Earliest finish time and latest finish time for events 57 are same
A wheeled tractor hauling unit is working on firm earth. The total loaded weight distribution of this unit is:
Drive wheels: 25000 kg
Scraper wheels: 10000 kg
If the coefficient of traction for wheeled tractor on firm earth is 0.5, the rimpull which this tractor can exert without slipping is
A wheeled tractor hauling unit is working on firm earth. The total loaded weight distribution of this unit is:
Drive wheels: 25000 kg
Scraper wheels: 10000 kg
If the coefficient of traction for wheeled tractor on firm earth is 0.5, the rimpull which this tractor can exert without slipping is
The difference between the time avail-to do a job and the time required to do the job, is known as
The difference between the time avail-to do a job and the time required to do the job, is known as
Which of the following does not represent an activity?
Which of the following does not represent an activity?
A Milestone chart
A Milestone chart
Consider the following operations:
1. Drilling
2. Blasting
3. Mucking
4. Placing steel
5. Placing concrete
The correct sequence of these operations in tunnel construction is
Consider the following operations:
1. Drilling
2. Blasting
3. Mucking
4. Placing steel
5. Placing concrete
The correct sequence of these operations in tunnel construction is
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The time by which activity completion time can be delayed without affecting the start of succeeding activities, is known as
The time by which activity completion time can be delayed without affecting the start of succeeding activities, is known as
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
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
Select the incorrect statement.
Select the incorrect statement.
The area under the Beta distribution curve is divided into two equal parts by
The area under the Beta distribution curve is divided into two equal parts by
The artificial activity which indicates that an activity following it, cannot be started unless the preceding activity is complete, is known as
The artificial activity which indicates that an activity following it, cannot be started unless the preceding activity is complete, is known as
Construction team means
Construction team means
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
If D is the duration, ES and EF are the earliest start and finish, LS and LF are latest start and latest finish time, then the following relation holds good
If D is the duration, ES and EF are the earliest start and finish, LS and LF are latest start and latest finish time, then the following relation holds good
Which of the following earth moving machines has the shortest cycle time?
Which of the following earth moving machines has the shortest cycle time?
The part of a derrick crane include
(i) Mast
(ii) Boom
(iii) Bull wheel
(iv) Jack
which of these statements are correct?
The part of a derrick crane include
(i) Mast
(ii) Boom
(iii) Bull wheel
(iv) Jack
which of these statements are correct?
Rolling resistance of a wheel depends upon
(i) Vehicle load
(ii) Grade
(iii) Ground conditions
Rolling resistance of a wheel depends upon
(i) Vehicle load
(ii) Grade
(iii) Ground conditions
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
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
PERT technique of network analysis is mainly useful for
PERT technique of network analysis is mainly useful for
A father notes that when his teenage daughter uses the telephone, she takes not less than 6 minutes for a call and som? times as much as an hour. Fifteen minutes call are more frequent than calls of any other duration. If these phone calls were an activity in PERT project, then phone calls expected duration will be
A father notes that when his teenage daughter uses the telephone, she takes not less than 6 minutes for a call and som? times as much as an hour. Fifteen minutes call are more frequent than calls of any other duration. If these phone calls were an activity in PERT project, then phone calls expected duration will be
The independent float affects only
The independent float affects only
The rated loads of lifting cranes, as percentage of tipping load at specified radius, for crawler-mounted and pneumatic tyre-mounted machines would be respectively
The rated loads of lifting cranes, as percentage of tipping load at specified radius, for crawler-mounted and pneumatic tyre-mounted machines would be respectively
For excavating utility trenches with precise control of depth, the excavation equipment used is
For excavating utility trenches with precise control of depth, the excavation equipment used is
The process of incorporating changes and rescheduling or replanning is called
The process of incorporating changes and rescheduling or replanning is called
If the expected time for completion of a project is 10 days with a standard deviation of 2 days, the expected time of completion of the project with 99.9% probability is
If the expected time for completion of a project is 10 days with a standard deviation of 2 days, the expected time of completion of the project with 99.9% probability is
A contractor has two options;(l) : Invest his money in project A or (II) : Invest his money in project 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 contractor has two options;(l) : Invest his money in project A or (II) : Invest his money in project 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
Select the incorrect statement.
Select the incorrect statement.
Whenever an activity has zero total float, then
Whenever an activity has zero total float, then
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 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
Which one of the following is not an excavating and moving type of equipment?
Which one of the following is not an excavating and moving type of equipment?
In resources levelling
In resources levelling
If the output of a drag-line 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
If the output of a drag-line 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
Sinking fund is
Sinking fund 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
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
The reduction in project time normally results in
The reduction in project time normally results in
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
Wheeled tractors are replacing crawler tractors because
1. Wheeled tractors travel faster.
2. Crawler tractors are more expensive.
3. Track parts of a crawler wear out quickly.
4. Crawler tractors have stick control.
of following statements
Wheeled tractors are replacing crawler tractors because
1. Wheeled tractors travel faster.
2. Crawler tractors are more expensive.
3. Track parts of a crawler wear out quickly.
4. Crawler tractors have stick control.
of following statements
At a work site, statistical quality control of concrete means
At a work site, statistical quality control of concrete means
The time with which direct cost does not reduce with the increase in time is known as
The time with which direct cost does not reduce with the increase in time is known as
A golden rule for the procurement of construction stones, suggests
A golden rule for the procurement of construction stones, suggests
Which one of the following surfaces will give highest coefficient of traction while using crawler track tractors?
Which one of the following surfaces will give highest coefficient of traction while using crawler track tractors?
Final technical authority of a project lies with
Final technical authority of a project lies with
For the execution of a project, a contractor is
For the execution of a project, a contractor is
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
If an activity has its optimistic, most likely and pessimistic times as 2, 3 and 7 respectively, then its expected time and variance are respectively
If an activity has its optimistic, most likely and pessimistic times as 2, 3 and 7 respectively, then its expected time and variance are respectively
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
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
Completion of an activity on CPM network diagram, is generally known
Completion of an activity on CPM network diagram, is generally known
The most suitable type of equipment for compaction of cohesive soils is
The most suitable type of equipment for compaction of cohesive soils is
Critical path
Critical path
Free float for any activity is defined as the difference between
Free float for any activity is defined as the difference between
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.
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.
Select the correct statement.
Select the correct statement.
PERT analysis is based on
PERT analysis is based on
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.
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.
Which of the following surfaces will give highest rolling resistance for a rubber tyred vehicle?
Which of the following surfaces will give highest rolling resistance for a rubber tyred vehicle?
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 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
The technique for establishing and maintaining priorities among the various jobs of a project, is known
The technique for establishing and maintaining priorities among the various jobs of a project, is known
The main principle of an organization, is
The main principle of an organization, is
In time-cost optimization of a project, crashing is done.
In time-cost optimization of a project, crashing is done.
Power stations are generally treated as
Power stations are generally treated as
Pick up the correct statement from the following with regards to C.P.M. network analysis of projects
Pick up the correct statement from the following with regards to C.P.M. network analysis of projects
Military organization is known as
Military organization is known as
The probability of completion of any activity within its expected time is
The probability of completion of any activity within its expected time is
The salient feature of functional organization is
The salient feature of functional organization is
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.
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.
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
Pick up the PERT event from the following:
Pick up the PERT event from the following:
Interfering float is the difference between
Interfering float is the difference between
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 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
Frederick W. Taylor introduced a system of working known as
Frederick W. Taylor introduced a system of working known as
The constraints in case of resource smoothening operation would be
The constraints in case of resource smoothening operation would be
For completion of a project, the critical path of the network represents
For completion of a project, the critical path of the network represents
Earliest finish of an activity is always
Earliest finish of an activity is always
Bar charts are suitable for
Bar charts are suitable for
Latest start of an activity is always
Latest start of an activity is always
In the given figure, the network of a project represents
In the given figure, the network of a project represents
Time and progress chart of a construction, is also known as
Time and progress chart of a construction, is also known as
Slack time refers to
Slack time refers to
During the construction period, price variation clause in contracts caters to
During the construction period, price variation clause in contracts caters to
The time by which a particular activity can be delayed without affecting the preceding and succeeding activities is known as
The time by which a particular activity can be delayed without affecting the preceding and succeeding activities is known as
Mobilization advance up to 10% of the cost of work is given to a contractor
Mobilization advance up to 10% of the cost of work is given to a contractor
The Overall in-charge of an organization at the site responsible for the execution of the works, is
The Overall in-charge of an organization at the site responsible for the execution of the works, is
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
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
Free float is mainly used to
Free float is mainly used to
Economic saving of time results by crashing
Economic saving of time results by crashing
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
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
Frequency distribution curves
Frequency distribution curves
Critical path method
Critical path method
A construction schedule is prepared after collecting
A construction schedule is prepared after collecting
Which of the following is not a PERT event?
Which of the following is not a PERT event?
The direct cost of a project with respect to normal time is
The direct cost of a project with respect to normal time is
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
Railway projects are treated as
Railway projects are treated as
The main disadvantage of line organization, is
The main disadvantage of line organization, is
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
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
Site order book is used for recording
Site order book is used for recording
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
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 dummy activity
A dummy activity
For a given size of bucket, the ideal output of a dragline will be least in
For a given size of bucket, the ideal output of a dragline will be least in
Select the incorrect statement.
Select the incorrect statement.
The first method invented for planning projects, was
The first method invented for planning projects, was
What estimate would you give for the variance in above problem ?
What estimate would you give for the variance in above problem ?
Batching refers to
Batching refers to
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
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
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
The first stage of a construction, is
The first stage of a construction, is
Sensitivity analysis is a study of
Sensitivity analysis is a study of
Grader is used mainly for
Grader is used mainly for
The object of technical planning, is
The object of technical planning, is
In PERT analysis, the time estimates of activities and probability of their occurrence follow
In PERT analysis, the time estimates of activities and probability of their occurrence follow
Consider the following statements:
In the critical path method of construction planning, Free Float can be.
1. Greater than Total Float.
2. Greater than Independent Float
3. Equal to Total Float.
4. Less than Independent Float
Consider the following statements:
In the critical path method of construction planning, Free Float can be.
1. Greater than Total Float.
2. Greater than Independent Float
3. Equal to Total Float.
4. Less than Independent Float
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
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
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An excavator costs Rs. 20,00,000 and has an estimated life of 8 years. It has no salvage value at the end of 8 years. The book value of the excavator at the end of 3 years using general double declining balance method is
An excavator costs Rs. 20,00,000 and has an estimated life of 8 years. It has no salvage value at the end of 8 years. The book value of the excavator at the end of 3 years using general double declining balance method is
Critical path lies along the activities having total float
Critical path lies along the activities having total float
Which one of the following represents an event?
Which one of the following represents an event?
Which one of the following represents an activity?
Which one of the following represents an activity?
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
Residential buildings are treated as
Residential buildings are treated as
Updating may result in
Updating may result in
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
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
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
While filling the tender for any work, the contractor considers
While filling the tender for any work, the contractor considers
If the optimistic time, most likely time and pessimistic time for activity A are 4, 6 and 8 respectively and for activity B are 5, 5.5 and 9 respectively, then
If the optimistic time, most likely time and pessimistic time for activity A are 4, 6 and 8 respectively and for activity B are 5, 5.5 and 9 respectively, then
The time which results in the least possible construction cost of an activity, is known as
The time which results in the least possible construction cost of an activity, is known as
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
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 CPM family includes
A CPM family includes
If the expected time of completion of a project is 60 weeks with a standard deviation of 5 weeks, the probability of completing the project in 50 weeks and 65 weeks respectively will be
If the expected time of completion of a project is 60 weeks with a standard deviation of 5 weeks, the probability of completing the project in 50 weeks and 65 weeks respectively will be
The time corresponding to minimum total project cost is
The time corresponding to minimum total project cost is
A critical ratio scheduling
A critical ratio scheduling
For the network shown in the given figure, the expected time for the activity
For the network shown in the given figure, the expected time for the activity
The grade resistance factor for an earth moving machine can be obtained by multiplying grade percentage by a factor approximately equal to
The grade resistance factor for an earth moving machine can be obtained by multiplying grade percentage by a factor approximately equal to
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 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
Which of the following excavators is most suitable for digging under water?
Which of the following excavators is most suitable for digging under water?
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
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
The basic action involved in sheep foot rolling is
The basic action involved in sheep foot rolling is
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 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
Preliminary project report for a road project must contain
Preliminary project report for a road project must contain
Total float for any activity is defined as the difference between
Total float for any activity is defined as the difference between
The normal time required for the completion of project in the above problem is
The normal time required for the completion of project in the above problem is
The critical activity has
The critical activity has
Mile Stone charts were invented in the year of
Mile Stone charts were invented in the year of
The most popular type of organization used for Civil Engineering Constructions, is
The most popular type of organization used for Civil Engineering Constructions, is
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?
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?
Various activities of a project, are shown on bar charts by
Various activities of a project, are shown on bar charts by
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
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
While scheduling a project by C.P.M.
While scheduling a project by C.P.M.
Crash project duration is obtained by summing the
Crash project duration is obtained by summing the
Which of the following is a weakness of bar chart?
Which of the following is a weakness of bar chart?
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
