Sensitivity analysis is a study of__________________?

Related Mcqs:

1. 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________________?

   A. longest duration
   B. highest cost slope
   C. least cost slope
   D. shortest duration

2. 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

3. PERT technique of network analysis is mainly useful for__________________?

   A. small projects
   B. large and complex projects
   C. research and development projects
   D. deterministic activities

4. Latest start of an activity is always________________?

   A. greater than or equal to latest event time of preceding node
   B. less than or equal to latest event time of preceding node
   C. equal to latest event time of preceding node
   D. less than latest event time of preceding node

5. Critical path_____________?

   A. is always longest
   B. is always shortest
   C. may be longest
   D. may be shortest

6. 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/-

7. 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

   A. 1,2 and 4
   B. 3,4 and 5
   C. 1,3 and 4
   D. 1,2 and 5

8. The rated loads of lifting cranes, as percentage of tipping load at specified radius, for crawler-mounted, and pneumatic tyremounted machines would be respectively_________________?

   A. 80 and 90
   B. 90 and 80
   C. 85 and 75
   D. 75 and 83

9. At a work site, statistical quality control of concrete means________________?

   A. measurement of risks to eliminate failures
   B. applying the theory’ of probability to sample testing or inspection
   C. reduction in wastage of inspection costs
   D. reduction in costs for the removal of defects

10. What estimate would you give for the variance in above problem ?

    A. 81
    B. 54
    C. 36
    D. 9