MTH601-MidTerm-solved MCQ Mega File 2

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1. _______________ employs a different modeling and solution logic than linear

programming
(a). Transportation Model
(b). Inventory Control Model
(c). Dynamic Programming
(d). None of the above
2. To identify and maintain the proper precedence relationship between activities those
are not connected by event, we introduce
(a). Parallel Activity
(b). Dummy Activity
(c). Sequential Activity
3. EST and EFT of activities are calculated in

(a). Forward pass
(b). Backward pass
4. Critical path is obtained by connecting the jobs having

(a). Activities having same EST and LST
(b). Activities having same EFT and LFT
(c). Activities having zero slack
(d). All of the above
5. The Variance Vt of expected time is calculated as
6. In LP problems Additivity means that

(a). The effect of two different programs of production is the same as that of a joint
program
(b). The doubling (or tripling) the product will exactly double (or triple) the profit and
the required
resource
(c). Both (a)& (b)
7. Two of the first steps of OR process encompass the actual use of OR techniques. These
steps are
(a). Model Construction and Model Solution
(b). Observation and Implementation
(c). Definition of the problem and Model Solution
(d). Model Solution and Implementation of results
8. Let FS = Free Slack, TS = Total Slack, INDS = Independent Slack, then which relation
is true
(a). TS ≤ FS
(b). INDS ≤ FS
(c). FS ≤ TS
(d). Both (b) & (c)
9. Best possible time estimate that a given activity would take under normal conditions
which often exist, is called
(a). Most Likely time estimate
(b). Pessimistic time estimate
(c). Smallest time estimate
10. Standard Deviation S.D is

(a). One sixth of the difference between pessimistic time estimates and optimistic
time estimates
(b). One sixth of the difference between pessimistic time estimates and most likely time
estimates
(c). One sixth of the difference between optimistic time estimates and most likely time
estimates (d). One sixth of the difference between most likely time estimates and
optimistic time estimates
The amount of an activity can be delayed without affecting the early start time of any
other job, is called
Question No: 1 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one
EST and EFT of activities are calculated in
► Forward pass
► Backward pass
► Path does not effected

_________________ may be less than most likely time estimate
► Pessimistic time estimate
► Smallest time estimate
► Optimistic Time estimate
The dummy activities consume
► No time, no resources
► No time but some resources
► Some resources in minimum time
► None of these
If an activity consumes no time and no resources then this activity is called __________.
► dummy activity
► sequential activity
► critical activity
► cyclic activity

Cost period  -------  ( No of ordered items)
► Holding cost
► Set up cost
► Stock out cost
► Item cost
The following network is an example of
► Redundancy
► Cycling
► Looping
► Merging
The following network is an example of
► Redundancy
► Dangling
► Cycling
► Dummy
Which one is best describe Micro Economic Planning?
► Distribution of fertilizer
► Improving the layout of a workshop in a company
► Investment planning of the country
► PERT
If t0 = 6, tm = 12 and tp = 18, then Vt= _________
► 12
►2
►4
► 144
Which inventory model also known as a saw tooth model?

► Purchasing Model with no shortages
► Purchasing Model with shortages
► Manufacturing Model with no shortages
► Manufacturing Model with shortages
For backward pass computations
► Earliest start time  Latest start time
► Earliest start time  Latest start time
► Earliest start time  Latest start time = 0
► Earliest start time  Latest start time
For an activity if optimistic time, most likely time estimate and pessimistic time
estimate are 3, 6 and 15 respectively then expected time is
►4
►3
►7
► 20
In a quadratic programming problem unlike linear programming problem

► Only objective function is quadratic
► Both objective function and constraints are quadratic
► Only constraints are quadratic
► At least one of objective function or constraint must be quadratic
Solution region of the constraint x  0 is
► Half plane to the right of straight line x  0
► Half plane to the right of y-axis
► Half plane to the region where abscissas are non-negative
► All are equivalent
A dummy activity is a simulated activity of sorts, one that is of ________duration and is

created for the sole purpose of demonstrating a specific relationship and path of action on
the arrow diagramming method.
► Zero
► Minimum
► Maximum
► Average

Activity definition refers to the process of parsing a project into a number of individual
tasks which must be completed ___________ the deliverables can be considered
completed. Activity definitions rely on a number of specific input processes.
► before
► both before and after
► after
A forward pass is used to determine and calculate the ________________ dates, through
utilization of a previously specified start date.
► early start and early finish
► late start and early finish
► early start and late finish
► late start and late finish
Is this Network legal?

6
E
2 C
A
5
B
3
7
► Yes.
► No.
Total cost per period = Item cost + Order cost + Holding cost + _____________.
► Shortage cost
► Optimum Shortage (S*)
► Economic Oreder Quantity. (Q*)
► Maximum Inventory. (I max.)
K  Z  (  )
Where K is called service factor.
►  2
► 2

► 2
3
► 3
2
MTH601 - Operations Research - Q. No. 5 M -10
Select the best choice (Only one) from the given four choices against each question.
1. _______________ employs a different modeling and solution logic than linear

programming
(a). Transportation Model
(b). Inventory Control Model
(c). Dynamic Programming
2. To identify and maintain the proper precedence relationship between activities

those are not connected by
event, we introduce
(a). Parallel Activity
(b). Dummy Activity
(c). Sequential Activity

3. EST and EFT of activities are calculated in
(a). Forward pass
(b). Backward pass
4. Critical path is obtained by connecting the jobs having
(a). Activities having same EST and LST
(b). Activities having same EFT and LFT
(c). Activities having zero slack
(d). All of the above
5. The Variance Vt of expected time is calculated as
 Vt = (tm – t0 / 6 )^2
 Vt = (t0 – tp / 6 )^2
 Vt = (tp – tm / 6 )^2
 None of the Above
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6. In LP problems Additivity means that
(a). The effect of two different programs of production is the same as that of a
joint program
(b). The doubling (or tripling) the product will exactly double (or triple) the profit
and the required resource
(c). Both (a)& (b)
7. Two of the first steps of OR process encompass the actual use of OR techniques.
These steps are
(a). Model Construction and Model Solution
(b). Observation and Implementation
(c). Definition of the problem and Model Solution
(d). Model Solution and Implementation of results
8. Let FS = Free Slack, TS = Total Slack, INDS = Independent Slack, then which
relation is true
(a). TS ≤ FS
(b). INDS ≤ FS
(c). FS ≤ TS
(d). Both (b) & (c)
9. Best possible time estimate that a given activity would take under normal
conditions which often exist, is called
(a). Most Likely time estimate
(b). Pessimistic time estimate
(c). Smallest time estimate
10. Standard Deviation S.D is
(a). One sixth of the difference between pessimistic time estimates and
optimistic time estimates
(b). One sixth of the difference between pessimistic time estimates and most likely
time estimates
(c). One sixth of the difference between optimistic time estimates and most likely
time estimates
(d). One sixth of the difference between most likely time estimates and optimistic
time estimates

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1. _______________ employs a different modeling and solution logic than linear

3. EST and EFT of activities are calculated in

4. Critical path is obtained by connecting the jobs having

5. The Variance Vt of expected time is calculated as

6. In LP problems Additivity means that

10. Standard Deviation S.D is

Question No: 1 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

EST and EFT of activities are calculated in

► Path does not effected

Question No: 2 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

► Pessimistic time estimate

► Smallest time estimate

► Optimistic Time estimate

Question No: 3 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

The dummy activities consume

► No time but some resources

► Some resources in minimum time

Question No: 4 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Question No: 5 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

► Stock out cost

Question No: 6 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

The following network is an example of

Question No: 7 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

The following network is an example of

Question No: 8 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Which one is best describe Micro Economic Planning?

► Improving the layout of a workshop in a company

► Investment planning of the country

Question No: 9 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

If t0 = 6, tm = 12 and tp = 18, then Vt= _________

Question No: 10 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Which inventory model also known as a saw tooth model?

► Purchasing Model with shortages

► Manufacturing Model with no shortages

► Manufacturing Model with shortages

Question No: 11 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

For backward pass computations

► Earliest start time  Latest start time

► Earliest start time  Latest start time

► Earliest start time  Latest start time = 0

► Earliest start time  Latest start time

Question No: 12 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Question No: 13 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

In a quadratic programming problem unlike linear programming problem

► Both objective function and constraints are quadratic

► Only constraints are quadratic

► At least one of objective function or constraint must be quadratic

Question No: 14 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

Solution region of the constraint x  0 is

► Half plane to the right of straight line x  0

► Half plane to the right of y-axis

► Half plane to the region where abscissas are non-negative

► All are equivalent

Question No: 15 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

A dummy activity is a simulated activity of sorts, one that is of ________duration and is

Question No: 16 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one

► both before and after

Question No: 17 ( Marks: 1 ) - Please choose one