Construction Planning and Management

101. The critical activity has

1. Maximum float
2. Minimum float
3. Zero float
4. None of these

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102. The difference between the time avail-to do a job and the time required to do the job, is known as

1. Event
2. Float
3. Duration
4. Constraint

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103. The direct cost of a project with respect to normal time is

1. minimum
2. Maximum
3. Zero
4. Infinite

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104. The estimated time required to perform an activity, is known as

1. Event
2. Dummy
3. Duration
4. Float

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105. The final selection of a construction site, is done by

1. Departmental representative or user
2. Local civil authority representative
3. Representative of engineer authority
4. All the above

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106. The first method invented for planning projects, was

1. Bar chart method
2. Milestone chart
3. Critical path method (CPM)
4. Programme Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)

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107. The first stage of a construction, is

1. Preparation of estimate
2. Survey of the site
3. Initiation of proposal
4. Preparation of tender

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108. The grade resistance factor for an earth moving machine can be obtained by multiplying grade percentage by a factor approximately equal to

1. 2 kg/tonne
2. 6 kg/tonne
3. 9 kg/tonne
4. 20 kg/tonne

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109. The independent float affects only

1. Preceding activities
2. Succeeding activities
3. The particular activity involved
4. None of the above

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110. The main advantage of line organisation is:

1. Effective command and control
2. Rigid discipline in the organisation
3. Defined responsibilities at all levels
4. All the above

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