MODULE EXERCISES CONSTRUCTION1 Ans Key

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MODULE EXERCISES – CONSTRUCTION 1
1. Consider the following statements regarding types of construction contracts 9. Which of the following statements is/are correct about WBS (Work
and mark the correct options. Breakdown Structure)?
a. in cost plus percentage of cost contract, customer is at most risk of a. in WBS, top down approach is adopted
absorbing excessive cost overruns. b. facilitates and improve the decision making for procurement of resources
b. in firm-fixed price contract, contractor is most likely to control cost. c. coordinates regarding milestone events across trade specializations to
c. in firm-fixed price with economic adjustments contract, the contractor is given improve the synergy between the trade.
relief for inflation.
d. fixed-price contract requires maximum follow up on work. a. a & b b. b & c c. a & c d. a,b,c
a. a,c,d b. a,b,c c. a & d d. b & c 10. Which of the following statements is/are correct about contract?
a. it is an agreement
2. Which of the following are essential conditions of contracts? b. this agreement must be enforceable by law
a. discrete subject matter c. liquidated damages is a clause which ensures the completion of the project
b. competent parties as per original schedule.
c. free consent
d. must not be declared void by the law in force. a. a & b b. b & c c. a only d. a,b,c
a. a,b,c b. b,c,d c. a,c,d d. b & c 11. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Tenders?
a. tender notice contains documents regarding cost of project, drawings of
3. In arriving at a resource-based schedule bar chart for a construction project, project, time of completion, etc.
the following stages far planning of the work are involved: b. security money is deposited by all the bidders
a. finalizing a network of activities.
b. determine the optimal activity durations, and considering the relevant a. a only b. b only c. a & b d. none
parameters.
c. computation at time. 12. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given
d. developing the resource-based bar-chart and the corresponding histograms below the list
and mass curves of resources. List-I (Bar Chart)
e. identification of the critical constraining resource. A. milestone
f. deciding the criteria of optimization. B. linked
C. gantt
The correct sequence of these stages in planning of the work will be. D. resource-based
a. a,f,b,c,e,d b. f,b,a,c,d,e c. a,b,c,f,e,d d. b,a,c,e,f,d List-II (Highlights : and is adapted for)

1. computation of resource histograms
4. Consider the following statements in the bar chart planning. 2. activity relationships
a. interdependence of the operations cannot be portrayed 3. updating and re-railing
b. progress of work can be measured 4. activity duration
c. space time of the activities can be determined 5. monitoring and interfaces
d. schedule cannot be updated
CODES:
Which of these statements are correct? A B C D
a. a,b,c b. a & d c. b,c,d d. a,b,d a. 3 2 4 1
b. 5 2 4 1
5. Which of the following statements is/are correct? c. 3 4 2 5
a. tender is an agreement enforceable by law d. 5 4 3 1
b. arbitration is the process of the settlement of a dispute by impartial referees
agreed upon by the parties concerned 13. Match List-I (indications of terms) with List-II (terms) and select the correct
answer using the codes given below the lists:
a. a & b b. a only c. b only d. none List-I
A. used for recording instructions given by the Executive Engineer at site
6. Which of the following statements is/are correct? B. used widely for civil engineering construction
a. line of balance technique is useful for planning the construction of a number C. one of the principles of organizations
of similar structures D. one of the functions of the management
b. critical path is the shortest path in the project network
c. gantt chart can’t identify critical activities List-II
1. coordination
a. a,b,c b. a & b c. b & c d. a & c 2. unity of command
3. line organization
7. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect? 4. site order book
a. a bar chart does not show the progress of work and hence it cannot be used
as a control device. CODES:
b. network diagram can be used even for highly complicated projects consisting A B C D
of a large number of activities. a. 4 3 2 1
b. 4 2 3 1
a. a & b b. a only c. b only d. none c. 1 4 1 3
d. 4 1 2 3
8. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
a. ladder networks can be interrupt into CPM (AOA Network)
b. interface nodes can, if so mandated, be connected to identified nodes of a 14. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
ladder network. a. prequalification of tenders is not required in case of bigger and complex
c. ladder networks enable uninterrupted utilization of equipment project
d. critical path through a ladder network can easily be deciphered. b. the project promoter is not liable to make any payment to the subcontractor
a. a only b. b & c c. c & d d. a,b,d a. a only b. b only c. a & b d. none

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MANILA: Room 206, JPD Building, CM Recto Avenue, Manila

CEBU: 4/F J. Martinez Bldg., Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City

MODULE EXERCISES – CONSTRUCTION 1

a. a,f,b,c,e,d b. f,b,a,c,d,e c. a,b,c,f,e,d d. b,a,c,e,f,d List-II (Highlights : and is adapted for)

a. a only b. b & c c. c & d d. a,b,d a. a only b. b only c. a & b d. none

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