CPM, PERT & Project Management MCQ for GATE Civil Engineering
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Difficulty Levels
L1 · Foundation · 280 Qs
L2 · Understanding · 54 Qs
L3 · Application · 112 Qs
L4 · Analysis · 61 Qs
L5 · GATE Ready · 2 Qs
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Q1 · Level 1 · CM-PMG-1137
In the context of CPM and PERT, 'tij' represents the time for activity completion in CPM, while 'tijE' denotes the equivalent in PERT. The subscript 'E' denotes:
Q2 · Level 1 · CM-PMG-1116
What is the primary mechanical action performed by a sheepsfoot roller?
Q3 · Level 1 · CM-PMG-1121
Within the PERT framework, what does the 'most likely time' estimate signify?
Q4 · Level 2 · CM-PMG-1168
During resource leveling in project management, what are the primary restrictions that must be adhered to?
Q5 · Level 2 · CM-PMG-1153
In the context of PERT analysis, what is the likelihood of an activity concluding precisely at its calculated expected time?
Q6 · Level 2 · CM-PMG-1250
When developing a comprehensive (detailed) estimate for a construction project, what is the primary consideration?
Q7 · Level 3 · CM-PMG-1167
Given a project's expected completion time of 60 weeks with a standard deviation of 5 weeks, what is the likelihood of finishing the project within 50 weeks and within 65 weeks, respectively?
Q8 · Level 3 · CM-PMG-1300
Determine the expression for calculating the volume of a prismoid using the prismoidal formula.
Q9 · Level 3 · CM-PMG-1029
If a project's expected completion time is 10 days with a standard deviation of 2 days, what is the project completion time with a 99.9% probability?
Q10 · Level 3 · CM-PMG-1131
A tractor shovel has an initial cost of Rs. 4.7 lakhs and is projected to save Rs. 1 lakh annually in operational expenses. Its salvage value at the end of its useful life is 10% of its purchase price. Calculate the capital recovery period.
Q11 · Level 3 · CM-PMG-1033
A guiding principle for procuring construction services often advocates for the majority of work to be:
Q12 · Level 4 · CM-PMG-1273
Which of the following statements concerning project management measurement is accurate?
Q13 · Level 4 · CM-PMG-1283
What is the typical daily output of earthwork excavation in ordinary soil per worker?
Q14 · Level 4 · CM-PMG-1008
For a specific task, the time estimates are: most optimistic at 5 days, most pessimistic at 17 days, and most probable at 8 days. Calculate the expected time.
Q15 · Level 4 · CM-PMG-1020
In the realm of project management, who bears the ultimate accountability for any accidents that occur at a construction site?
Q16 · Level 5 · CM-PMG-0008
A PERT network has two possible critical paths:
Path 1: Expected duration = 40 days, Variance = 25 days²
Path 2: Expected duration = 38 days, Variance = 49 days²
The project deadline is 45 days. Which path is more likely to cause a delay, and what is the probability of completing the project within the deadline considering both paths?
Q17 · Level 5 · CM-PMG-0003
A PERT-CPM hybrid project has the following data for activity X:
- Optimistic = 6, Most likely = 9, Pessimistic = 18 days
- ES = 10, LS = 16
- Activity X feeds into activity Y (ES_Y = 19) and activity Z (ES_Z = 22).
Calculate: (a) PERT expected time, (b) Total float, (c) Free float, (d) If the project deadline requires TF ≤ 3 days for all activities, should activity X be expedited, and by how much?