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  1. Which of the following is a weakness of bar chart?

  2. A.

     Interdependencies of activities

    B.

     Project progress

    C.

     Uncertainties

    D.

     All of the above


  3. For completion of a project, the critical path of the network represents

  4. A.

     Minimum time

    B.

     Maximum time

    C.

     Maximum cost

    D.

     Minimum cost


  5. 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

  6. A.

     Rs. 4,75,000

    B.

     Rs. 5,75,000

    C.

     Rs. 6,50,000

    D.

     Rs. 8,50,000


  7. Which of the following excavators is most suitable for digging under water?

  8. A.

     Drag line

    B.

     Hoe

    C.

     Clam shell

    D.

     Dipper shovel


  9. Rolling resistance of a wheel depends upon
    (i) Vehicle load
    (ii) Grade
    (iii) Ground conditions

  10. A.

     Only (i) is correct

    B.

     (i) and (ii) are correct

    C.

     (i) and (iii) are correct

    D.

     (ii) and (iii) are correct


  11. Residential buildings are treated as

  12. A.

     Light construction

    B.

     Heavy construction

    C.

     Industrial construction

    D.

     Private construction


  13. 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

  14. A.

     (i) and (iii) are correct

    B.

     (i) and (iv) are correct

    C.

     (ii) and (iii) are correct

    D.

     (ii) and (iv) are correct


  15. The critical activity has

  16. A.

     Maximum float

    B.

     Minimum float

    C.

     Zero float

    D.

     None of these


  17. The object of technical planning, is

  18. A.

     Preparation of specifications

    B.

     Preparation of estimates

    C.

     Initiating the procurement action of resources

    D.

     All the above


  19. Total float for any activity is defined as the difference between

  20. A.

     Its latest finish time and earliest start time for its successor activity

    B.

     Its latest start time and earliest start time

    C.

     Its latest start time and earliest finish time

    D.

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