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This section includes 200 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Civil Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 101. |
_ 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 kgIf the coefficient of traction for wheeled tractor on firm earth is 0.5, the rimpull which this tractor can exert without slipping is$? |
| A. | 10000 kg |
| B. | 12500 kg |
| C. | 22500 kg |
| D. | 5000 kg |
| Answer» C. 22500 kg | |
| 102. |
_ If an activity has its optimistic, most likely and pessimistic times as 2, 3 and 7 respectively, then its expected time and variance are respectively$? |
| A. | 3.5 and 5/6 |
| B. | 5 and 25/36 |
| C. | 3.5 and 25/36 |
| D. | 4 and 5/6 |
| Answer» D. 4 and 5/6 | |
| 103. |
_ Whenever an activity has zero total float, then$? |
| A. | Free float of the activity must be zero but independent float need not be zero |
| B. | Independent float must be zero but free float need not be zero |
| C. | Free float and independent float both must be zero |
| D. | Free float and independent float both need not be zero |
| Answer» D. Free float and independent float both need not be zero | |
| 104. |
_ Assertion (A): Activity 57 is critical.Reason (R): Earliest finish time and latest finish time for events 57 are same$? |
| A. | A is correct but R is not correct |
| B. | R is correct but A is not correct |
| C. | Both A and R is correct |
| D. | Both A and R is incorrect |
| Answer» B. R is correct but A is not correct | |
| 105. |
__Which one of the following represents an event?__ |
| A. | Concrete cured |
| B. | Fixing of door |
| C. | Plastering of walls |
| D. | Selecting sites |
| Answer» B. Fixing of door | |
| 106. |
__The technique for establishing and maintaining priorities among the various jobs of a project, is known__ |
| A. | Event flow scheduling technique |
| B. | Critical ratio scheduling |
| C. | Slotting technique for scheduling |
| D. | Short interval scheduling |
| Answer» C. Slotting technique for scheduling | |
| 107. |
__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__ |
| A. | 2.3% and 84.1% |
| B. | 97.7% and 84.1% |
| C. | 97.7 % and 15.9% |
| D. | 15.9% and 97.7% |
| Answer» B. 97.7% and 84.1% | |
| 108. |
__Sinking fund is__ |
| A. | The fund for rebuilding a structure when its economic life is over |
| B. | Raised to meet maintenance costs |
| C. | The total sum to be paid to the municipal authorities by the tenants |
| D. | A part of the money kept in reserve for providing additional structures and structural modifications |
| Answer» B. Raised to meet maintenance costs | |
| 109. |
__Completion of an activity on CPM network diagram, is generally known__ |
| A. | Event |
| B. | Node |
| C. | Connector |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 110. |
_PERT analysis is based on$? |
| A. | Optimistic time |
| B. | Pessimistic time |
| C. | Most likely time |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 111. |
_The time corresponding to minimum total project cost is$? |
| A. | Crash time |
| B. | Normal time |
| C. | Optimistic time |
| D. | Between normal time and crash time |
| Answer» E. | |
| 112. |
_At a work site, statistical quality control of concrete means$? |
| A. | Measurement of risks to eliminate failures |
| B. | Applying the theory' of probability to sample testing or inspection |
| C. | Reduction in wastage of inspection costs |
| D. | Reduction in costs for the removal of defects |
| Answer» C. Reduction in wastage of inspection costs | |
| 113. |
_What estimate would you give for the variance in above problem ?$? |
| A. | 81 |
| B. | 54 |
| C. | 36 |
| D. | 9 |
| Answer» B. 54 | |
| 114. |
_Free float is mainly used to$? |
| A. | Identify the activities which can be delayed without affecting the total float of preceding activity |
| B. | Identify the activities, which can be delayed without affecting the total float of succeeding activity |
| C. | Establish priorities |
| D. | Identify the activities which can be delayed without affecting the total float of either the preceding or succeeding activities |
| Answer» C. Establish priorities | |
| 115. |
_An excavator costs Rs. 20,00,000 and has an estimated life of 8 years. It has no salvage value at the end of 8 years. The book value of the excavator at the end of 3 years using general double declining balance method is$? |
| A. | Rs. 8,43,750 |
| B. | Rs. 8,75,000 |
| C. | Rs. 10,50,000 |
| D. | Rs. 11,56,250 |
| Answer» B. Rs. 8,75,000 | |
| 116. |
_In time-cost optimization of a project, crashing is done.$? |
| A. | On all the activities |
| B. | On all the activities lying on the critical path |
| C. | Only on activities lying on the original critical path and having flatter cost slopes |
| D. | On original critical activities and those that become critical at any stage of crashing in the order of ascending cost slope |
| Answer» E. | |
| 117. |
_An earth moving equipment costs Rs. 5,00,000 and has an estimated life of 10 years and a salvage value of Rs. 50,000. What uniform annual amount must be set aside at the end of each of the 10 years for replacement if the interest rate is 8% per annum and if the sinking fund factor at 8% per annum interest rate for 10 years is 0.069?$? |
| A. | Rs. 31050 |
| B. | Rs. 34500 |
| C. | Rs. 37950 |
| D. | Rs. 50000 |
| Answer» B. Rs. 34500 | |
| 118. |
_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$? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| B. | 3, 4 and 5 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 5 |
| Answer» B. 3, 4 and 5 | |
| 119. |
_A critical ratio scheduling$? |
| A. | Determines the status of each activity |
| B. | Adjusts automatically changes in activity progress |
| C. | Is a dynamic system |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 120. |
_The time with which direct cost does not reduce with the increase in time is known as$? |
| A. | Crash time |
| B. | Normal time |
| C. | Optimistic time |
| D. | Standard time |
| Answer» C. Optimistic time | |
| 121. |
_The probability of completion of any activity within its expected time is$? |
| A. | 50 % |
| B. | 84.1 % |
| C. | 99.9 % |
| D. | 100 % |
| Answer» B. 84.1 % | |
| 122. |
_The Overall in-charge of an organization at the site responsible for the execution of the works, is$? |
| A. | Executive Engineer |
| B. | Engineer |
| C. | Junior Engineer |
| D. | Assistant Engineer |
| Answer» C. Junior Engineer | |
| 123. |
_Crash project duration is obtained by summing the$? |
| A. | Normal durations for all the activities |
| B. | Crash durations for all activities |
| C. | Crash durations for all the activities along the critical path obtained by taking into account the normal duration for all the activities |
| D. | Crash durations for all the activities along the critical path obtained by taking into account the crash duration for all the activities |
| Answer» E. | |
| 124. |
_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$? |
| A. | Longest duration |
| B. | Highest cost slope |
| C. | Least cost slope |
| D. | Shortest duration |
| Answer» D. Shortest duration | |
| 125. |
_A machine is purchased for Rs. 10,000,00 and has an estimated life of 10 years. The salvage value at the end of 10 years is Rs. 1,50,000. The book value of the machine at the end of 5 years using general straight line method of evaluation of depreciation is$? |
| A. | Rs. 4,75,000 |
| B. | Rs. 5,75,000 |
| C. | Rs. 6,50,000 |
| D. | Rs. 8,50,000 |
| Answer» C. Rs. 6,50,000 | |
| 126. |
_Which of the following surfaces will give highest rolling resistance for a rubber tyred vehicle?$? |
| A. | Concrete |
| B. | Loose sand |
| C. | Asphalt |
| D. | Firm earth |
| Answer» C. Asphalt | |
| 127. |
_The critical activity has$? |
| A. | Maximum float |
| B. | Minimum float |
| C. | Zero float |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 128. |
_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.$? |
| A. | Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» B. Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A | |
| 129. |
_If the output of a drag-line for 90° angle of swing at optimum depth of cut is X, then the output for 120° angle of swing at 120 % of optimum depth of cut will be$? |
| A. | Equal to X |
| B. | More than X |
| C. | Less than X |
| D. | Any of the above |
| Answer» D. Any of the above | |
| 130. |
_A construction schedule is prepared after collecting$? |
| A. | Number of operations |
| B. | Output of labour |
| C. | Output of machinery |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 131. |
_The direct cost of a project with respect to normal time is$? |
| A. | Minimum |
| B. | Maximum |
| C. | Zero |
| D. | Infinite |
| Answer» B. Maximum | |
| 132. |
_Construction team means$? |
| A. | An engineer |
| B. | An architect |
| C. | An owner |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 133. |
Which one of the following surfaces will give highest coefficient of traction while using crawler track tractors?$? |
| A. | Ice |
| B. | Concrete |
| C. | Loose sand |
| D. | Earth |
| Answer» E. | |
| 134. |
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$? |
| A. | 3.7 years |
| B. | 4.23 years |
| C. | 5 years |
| D. | 7.87 years |
| Answer» C. 5 years | |
| 135. |
Which of the following does not represent an activity?$? |
| A. | Site located |
| B. | Foundation is being dug |
| C. | The office area is being cleaned |
| D. | The invitations are being sent |
| Answer» B. Foundation is being dug | |
| 136. |
The basic action involved in sheep foot rolling is$? |
| A. | Kneading |
| B. | Pressing |
| C. | Tamping |
| D. | Vibration |
| Answer» B. Pressing | |
| 137. |
Final technical authority of a project lies with$? |
| A. | Assistant Engineer |
| B. | Executive Engineer |
| C. | Superintending Engineer |
| D. | Chief Engineer |
| Answer» E. | |
| 138. |
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$? |
| A. | should invest in neither of the two projects |
| B. | could invest in either of the two projects |
| C. | should invest in project A |
| D. | should invest in project B |
| Answer» B. could invest in either of the two projects | |
| 139. |
The salient feature of functional organization is$? |
| A. | Strict adherence to specifications |
| B. | Separation of planning and design part |
| C. | Each individual maintains functional efficiency |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 140. |
The independent float affects only$? |
| A. | Preceding activities |
| B. | Succeeding activities |
| C. | The particular activity involved |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 141. |
In India, are prefabricated components costlier than those of traditional cast-in-situ items that the prefabricated components replace?$? |
| 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 |
| Answer» D. No, because of savings in site labour | |
| 142. |
In PERT analysis, the time estimates of activities and probability of their occurrence follow$? |
| A. | Normal distribution curve |
| B. | Poisson's distribution curve |
| C. | Beta distribution curve |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 143. |
Pick up the correct statement from the following:$? |
| A. | The difference of latest occurrence time and earliest expected time, is called slack |
| B. | The activities connecting the events having zero slack, lie on the critical path |
| C. | The critical path consumes the maximum time |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 144. |
Select the incorrect statement.$? |
| A. | Earliest start of an activity is the early event time of the node it leaves |
| B. | Latest finish of an activity is the late event time of the node it enters |
| C. | Latest start of an activity is its latest finish minus its duration |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 145. |
CPM is$? |
| A. | Synthesising in concepts |
| B. | Is built of activities oriented programme |
| C. | Is based on time estimate |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 146. |
For the execution of a project, a contractor is$? |
| A. | A person |
| B. | A firm |
| C. | An agency |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 147. |
A tractor whose weight is 20 tonnes has a drawbar pull of 2500 kg, when operated on a level road having a rolling resistance of 30 kg per tonne. If this tractor is operated on a level road having a rolling resistance of 40 kg per tonne, then the drawbar pull of the tractor will$? |
| A. | Reduce by 200 kg |
| B. | Increase by 200 kg |
| C. | Increase by 250 kg |
| D. | Reduce by 250 kg |
| Answer» B. Increase by 200 kg | |
| 148. |
Critical path lies along the activities having total float$? |
| A. | Positive |
| B. | Negative |
| C. | Zero |
| D. | Same |
| Answer» D. Same | |
| 149. |
A Milestone chart$? |
| 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 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 150. |
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. | 15 minutes |
| B. | 20.143 minutes |
| C. | 21 minutes |
| D. | 27 minutes |
| Answer» D. 27 minutes | |