1. Pick up the incorrect
statement from the following:
A. An activity of a project is
denoted by an arrow on the net work
B. The tail of the arrow
indicates the start of the activity
C. The head of the arrow
indicates the end of the activity
D. The arrows are drawn to scale
from left to right
E. Each activity consumes a given
time.
Correct Answer: The arrows are
drawn to scale from left to right
2. Modular co-ordination of
construction means proper
A. planning B. designing C.
execution D.
all the above.
Correct Answer: all the above.
3. The time which results in the
least, possible construction cost of an activity, is known
A. normal time B. slow time C.
crash time D.
standard time.
Correct Answer: slow time
4. Completion of an activity on
CPM network diagram, is generally known
A. Event B. Node C.
Connector D.
All the above.
Correct Answer: All the above.
5. Site order book is used for
recording
A. instructions by the executive
engineers B.
construction measurements
C. issue of store equipment D. names of the casual
labour.
Correct Answer: instructions by
the executive engineers
6. Critical path lies along the
activities having total float
A. positive B. negative C.
zero D.
same.
Correct Answer: zero
7. The object of technical
planning, is
A. preparation of specifications B.
preparation of estimates
C. initiating the procurement
action of resources
D. taking remedial action for
likely bottleneck in the execution E. all the above.
Correct Answer: all the above.
8. Construction team means
A. an engineer B. an architect C. an
owner D.
a contractor E.
all the above.
Correct Answer: all the above.
9. The main principle of an organization,
is
A. unity of command B. coregency
C. effective control at all
levels D. delegation of authority
E. all the above.
Correct Answer: all the above.
10. Henry Gantt developed Bar
charts for planning and scheduling of projects in
A. 1880 B. 1900 C.
1920 D.
1940 E. 1950
Correct Answer: 1900
1. An Executive Engineer may have
powers up to
A. Rs. 25,000 B. Rs. 50,000 C.
Rs. 100,000 D.
Rs. 200,000 E. Rs. 500,000
Correct Answer: Rs. 25,000
2. CPM is
A. synthesising in concepts B.
is built of activities oriented programme
C. is based on time estimate D.
is used for repetitive works
E. all the above.
Correct Answer: all the above
3. Pick up the PERT event from
the following:
A. Digging of foundation started B.
Digging of foundation completed
C. Laying of concrete started D.
Laying of concrete completed
E. All the above.
Correct Answer: All the above.
4. 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.
Sub overseer E. Assistant Engineer
Correct Answer: Engineer
5. A construction schedule is
prepared after collecting
A. number of operations items B.
output of labour
C. output of machinery D.
quantity of various
E. all the above.
Correct Answer: all the above.
6. 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. work is properly planned and distributed
E. all the above.
Correct Answer: all the above.
7. The artificial activity which
indicates that an activity following it, cannot be started unless the preceding
activity is complete, is known as
A. event B. free float C.
dummy D.
constant
Correct Answer: dummy
8. Which one of the following
represents an activity
A. excavation for foundation B.
curing of concrete
C. setting of question paper D.
preparation of breakfast
E. all the above.
Correct Answer: all the above.
9. The most popular type of organization used for Civil Engineering
Constructions, is
A. line organization B. line and staff organization
C. functional organization D.
effective organization.
Correct Answer: line organization
10. Bar charts are suitable for
A. minor works B. major works C.
large projects D.
all the Above.
Correct Answer: minor works
2. Mile Stone charts were invented in the year of
A. 1910 B. 1920 C.
1930 D.
1940 E.
1950
Correct Answer: 1940
3. The estimated time required to
perform an activity, is known as
A. event B. dummy C.
duration D.
float.
Correct Answer: duration
4. Time and progress chart of a
construction, is also known as
A. Bar chart B.
Gantt chart
C. Modified Mile stone chart D.
Critical path method chart
E. All the above.
Correct Answer: All the above.
5. The first method invented for
planning projects, was
A. Bar chart method B.
Milestone chart
C. Critical path method (CPM) D.
Programme Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
Correct Answer: Bar chart method
6. The difference between the
time avail-to do a job and the time required to do the job, is known as
A. event B. float C.
duration D.
constraint.
Correct Answer: float
7. If to, tp and tm are the optimistic, pessimistic and
most likely time estimates of an activity respectively, the expected time t of
the activity will be
Options
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Correct Answer:
8. A critical ratio scheduling
A. establishes the relative
priorities among various activities on a common basis
B. determines the status of each
activity
C. adjusts automatically changes
in activity progress
D. is a dynamic system
E. none of these.
Correct Answer: none of these.
9. 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.
Correct Answer: none of these.
10. Pick up the incorrect
statement from the following:
A. The activity is the time
consuming part of a project
B. The beginning and end of a
job, are called events
C. The activity which consumes
maximum time, is called a node
D. Logically and sequentially
connected activities and events form a network
E. None of these.
Correct Answer: The activity
which consumes maximum time, is called a node
1. If the total float and
duration of an activity are 5 and 10 days respectively, the particular activity
can be
A. started 5 days later B.
completed 5 days later
C. performed at slower rate in 15
days D.
all the above.
Correct Answer: all the above.
2. Frederick W. Taylor introduced
a system of working known as
A. line organization B.
line and staff organization
C. functional organization D.
effective organization
Correct Answer: functional organization
4. 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.
Correct Answer: Critical ratio
scheduling
5. Pick up the correct statement
from the following:
A. CPM analysis is activity
oriented
B. PERT analysis is event
oriented
C. CPM does not make any
allowance for the uncertainties in the duration of time
D. In CPM, the time is related to
cost
E. All the above.
Correct Answer: All the above.
6. If TL is the latest allowable
event occurrence time, total activity slack(s), is equal to
A. LST-EST B. LFT-EFT C.
TL-EFT D.
all the above.
Correct Answer: all the above.
7. Works costing less than Rs.
20,000 are treated as
A. projects
B. major projects C. minor projects D. all the above.
Correct Answer: minor projects
8. Various activities of a
project, are shown on bar charts by
A. vertical lines B. horizontal lines C.
dots D.
crosses.
Correct Answer: horizontal lines
9. The time by which activity
completion time can be delayed without affecting the start of succeeding
activities, is known as
A. duration B. total flat C.
free float D.
interfering float.
Correct Answer: free float
10. Final technical authority of
a project lies with
A. Assistant Engineer B.
Executive Engineer C.
Superintending Engineer D. Chief Engineer.
Correct Answer: Chief Engineer.
1. Military organization is known
as
A. line organization B.
line and staff organization
C. functional organization D.
none of these.
Correct Answer: line organization
2. Critical Path Net Work helps
an engineer
A. to concentrate his attention
on critical activities
B. to divert the resources from
non-critical advanced activities to critical activities
C. to be cautious for avoiding
any delay in the critical activities to avoid delay of the whole project
D. all the above.
Correct Answer: all the above.
4. A CPM family includes
A. CPA (Critical Path Analysis) B.
CPP (Critical Path Plotted)
C. MCE (Minimum Cost Expenditure) D.
CPS (Critical Path Scheduling)
E. All the above.
Correct Answer: All the above.
5. Pick up the correct statement
from the following:
A. The float may be positive,
zero or negative
B. If the float is positive and
the activity is delayed by a period equal to its total float, the completion of
project is not delayed
C. If the float of an activity is
negative, delay in its performance is bound to delay the completion of project
D. If the float of an activity is
zero, the activity is critical and any delay in its performance will delay the
whole project
E. All the above.
Correct Answer: All the above.
6. The performance of a specific
task in CPM, is known
A. Dummy B. Event C.
Activity D.
Contract.
Correct Answer: Activity
7. A dummy activity
A. is artificially introduced B.
is represented by a dotted line
C. does not consume time D.
all the above.
Correct Answer: all the above.
8. If D is the duration, ES and
EF are the earliest start and finish, LS and LF are latest start and latest
finish time, then the following relation holds good
A. EF = ES + D B. LS = LF – D C. LF
= LS + D D.
D = EF - ES
E. all the above.
Correct Answer: all the above.
9. Critical path method
A. is an improvement upon bar
chart method
B. provides a realistic approach
to daily problems
C. avoids delays which are very
common in bar charts
D. was invented by Morgan R.
Walker of Dupot and James E. Kalley or Remington U.S.A. in 1957
E. All the above.
Correct Answer: All the above.
10. In CPM analysis,
A. emphasis is given to
activities
B. uncertainties are not allowed
C. activities are represented by
arrows
D. beginning and end of an
activity, are denoted by nodes
E. all the above.
Correct Answer: all the above.
1. PERT analysis is based on
A. optimistic time B. pessimistic time C. most
likely time D.
all the above.
Correct Answer: all the above.
2. For the supply of materials
for concrete, form work reinforcing and placing of concrete, removal of form
work and curing of concrete, number of bar(s) required on bar chart, is
A. 1 B. 2 C.
3 D.
4
Correct Answer: 1
3. While filling the tender for
any work, the contractor considers
A. site survey B.
availability of construction materials
C. availability of labour D.
study of specifications
E. all the above.
Correct Answer: all the above.
4. Pick up the correct statement
from the following:
A. The difference of latest
occurence 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.
Correct Answer: All the above.
5. The main advantage of line organization, is :
A. effective command and control B.
defined responsibilities at all levels
C. rigid discipline in the organization D. ability of quick
decision at all levels
E. all the above.
Correct Answer: all the above.
6. Pick up the correct statement
from the following:
A. Forward pass is used for
calculating earliest expected time
B. Backward pass is used for
calculating the latest occurence time
C. Maximum value of earliest
expected time is used if there are more than one value of any event
D. Minimum value of latest
occurrence time is used if there are more than one value of any event
E. All the above.
Correct Answer: All the above.
7. The main disadvantage of line organization, is
Options
A. rigid structure B.
extraordinary delay in communications
C. top level executions over work D.
all the above.
Correct Answer: all the above.
8. Pick up the incorrect
statement from the following:
A. The various functions under
each activity, are shown by one bar on Bar Charts
B. Bar chart establishes the
interdependency of one event on another
C. Only approximate percentage of
the completed work is reported
D. None of these
Correct Answer: Bar chart
establishes the interdependency of one event on another
9. For completion of a project,
the critical path of the network represents
A. minimum time B. maximum time C.
maximum cost D.
minimum cost.
Correct Answer: minimum time
10. Pre-tender stage requires
A. acquisition of land B.
selection of site
C. formalisation of alignment of
work D.
formalisation of designs and preparation of estimate
E. all the above.
Correct Answer: all the above.
1. Frequency distribution curves
A. having a single lump, are
called uninodal curves B. if symmetrical, are called normal curves
C. if not symmetrical, are called
skew curves D.
all the above.
Correct Answer: all the above.
2. The first stage of a
construction, is
A. preparation of estimate B.
survey of the site
C. initiation of proposal D.
preparation of tender
Correct Answer: initiation of
proposal
3. Pick up the correct statement
from the following:
A. Programme Evaluation and
Review Technique, is event oriented
B. Programme Evaluation and
Review Technique is not event oriented
C. Critical Path Method is event
oriented
D. Critical Path method is event
oriented.
Correct Answer: Programme
Evaluation and Review Technique, is event oriented
4. Pick up the correct statement
from the following:
A. Optimistic time estimate
refers to activities B. Pessimistic time estimate refers to activities
C. Most likely time estimate
refers to activities D. Expected time estimate refers to activities
E. All the above.
Correct Answer: All the above.
5. Pick up the correct statement
from the following with regards to C.P.M. network analysis of projects
A. Earliest occurrence time of
the event from which the activity arrow' originates, is called earliest start
time of the activity
B. Earliest occurrence time of
the event from which the activity arrow originates plus the duration of the
activity, is called earliest finish time of the activity
C. The latest occurrence time of
the node of which the activity arrow terminates minus the duration of the
activity, is called latest start time
D. The latest occurrence time for
the node at which the activity arrow terminates, is called latest finish time
E. All the above.
Correct Answer: All the above.
6. Pick up the correct statement
from the following:
A. The duration between the
earliest start time of the preceding event and latest finish time of the
succeeding event, is called 'float'
B. The duration of time by which
an activity can be delayed without affecting the succeeding activity, is called
free float
C. The float which affects
neither the processor nor the successor activities, is called independent float
D. The difference between total
float and free float, is called interfering float
E. All the above.
Correct Answer: All the above.
7. The three time estimates for the activities of the
network shown in the given figure are shown above their arrows. The earliest
expected time for the event 4, is
A. 19 B. 14 C. 24 D. None of these.
Correct Answer: 19
8. Pick up the correct statement
from the following:
Options
A. Earliest expected time is
denoted by TE
B. Latest occurrence time is
denoted by TL
C. Contractual obligation time is
denoted by TS
D. Latest occurrence time is
taken as contractual obligation time
E. All the above.
Correct Answer: All the above.
9. PERT is
A. an analytic in concept
B. limited of event oriented
diagrams
C. used for research and
development projects
D. based on three time estimates
for activities linking up two events
E. all the above.
Correct Answer: all the above.
10. A golden rule for the
procurement of construction stones, suggests
A. 100% at the site B.
67% at the site and 33% under procurement
C. 50% at the site and 50% under
procurement D.
33% at the site and 67% under procurement
E. none of these.
Correct Answer: 67% at the site
and 33% under procurement
1. Which one of the following
represents an event?
A. concrete cured B. fixing of door C.
plastering of walls D. selecting sites E. all the above.
Correct Answer: concrete cured
2. For the execution of a
project, a contractor is
A. a person B. a firm C.
an agency D.
all the above.
Correct Answer: all the above.
3. The final selection of a
construction site, is done by
A. departmental representative or
user B.
local civil authority representative
C. representative of engineer
authority D.
representative of administration
E. all the above.
Correct Answer: all the above.
4. Pick up the incorrect
statement from the following:
A. The difference between the
earliest start time and latest finish time of any activity, is the maximum time
available for the activity
B. The difference between the
maximum time available for the job and actual time it consumes, is called total
float
C. The difference between the
latest start time and earliest start time of an activity, is called total float
D. The difference between the
earliest finish time of an activity and the earliest start time of its
successor activity, is called free float of the activity
E. None of these.
Correct Answer: None of these.
5. For the network shown in the
given figure, the expected time for the activity
A. 1-2 is 4 B. 2-3 is 7 C.
3-4 is 8 D.
all the above.
Correct Answer: all the above.
HINT:
Expected time = (Pessimistic
value + 4*most likely value + Optimistic value)/6.
1-2 is 4.
2-3 is 7.
3-4 is 8.
6. Optimistic time, most likely
time and pessimistic times for the activities of a network in the given figure
are written above their arrows. If the contractual obligation time for the project
is 75, the latest occurrence time for the event 2, is
A. 20 B. 25 C. 35 D. 15
Correct Answer: 25
7. Residential buildings are
treated as
A. light construction B. heavy construction C. industrial construction D. private construction.
Correct Answer: light
construction
8. Railway projects are treated
as
A. light construction B. heavy construction C. industrial construction D. none of these.
Correct Answer: heavy
construction
9. An event is indicated on the
network by a number enclosed in
A. a circle B. a square C. a triangle D. an ellipse E. all the above.
Correct Answer: all the above.
10. The critical activity has
A. maximum float
B. minimum float C. zero float D.
none of these.
Correct Answer: zero float
1. If t is the duration of an
activity, t1 is the latest finish possible moment of its preceding activity and
t2 is the earliest start possible moment, the independent float of the activity
is
Options
A. (t1 - t2) – t B. t - (t1 - t2) C. (t1 + t2) – t D. t + (t1 - t2)
Correct Answer: (t1 - t2) - t
A. a project is divided into
various activities
B. required time for each
activity is established
C. sequence of various activities
is made according to their importance
D. network is drawn by connecting
the activities and the events
E. All the above.
Correct Answer: All the above.
3. Power stations are generally
treated as
A. light construction B.
heavy construction
C. industrial construction D.
electrical construction.
Correct Answer: industrial
construction
1 . A type of contract named turnkey
contract is offered:
A) for planning B) for Designing C) for Construction D) All of the above
ANSWER: D) All of the above
2. What are Milestones in project
planning?
A) Activity versus time B) Only activities C) vertical bar charts D) beginning of various activities
ANSWER: D) beginning of various
activities
3 . The report prepared at the
end of finishing a construction job is called?
A) audit report B) finalization report C) approval report D)
completion report
ANSWER: D) Completion report
4 . Mediation shall include the
individuals directly involved in the disputes except:
A) employer B)
contractor C) attorneys D) mediator
ANSWER: C) attorneys
5 . Contractors prequalification
is required for project cost above:
A) 20 lakhs B) 60 lakhs C) 1 crore D)
2 crore
ANSWER: D) 2 crore
6 . Minimum number of critical
path in a network should be:
A) Zero B) one C)
two D) three
ANSWER: B) one
7 . What are purpose of
monitoring:
A)To make our program effective B) To collect and analyze
information
C) For the best utilization of
resources D) all of the above
ANSWER: D) all of the above
8 . Which among these options is
the correct statement?
A) Bar chart are the improvement over milestone chart B) Milestone chart are improvement over bar chart
C) Bar chart and milestone chart
are same thing D)
All of the above
ANSWER: B) Milestone chart are
improvement over bar chart
9 . What is the most important
aspect of supervision in construction work:
A) To control the cost B) To control the quality of project C) To control the rise in price D) none of the above
ANSWER: B) To control the quality
of project
10 . Which one of the following
is correct about planning and scheduling technique
A) CPM deals with probabilistic
network B)
CPM has triple time estimate
C) PERT is deterministic approach D) none of the
above
ANSWER: D) None of the above
11 . Which one is the basis of
project:
A) Planning B) Scheduling C) Monitoring and Supervising D)
All of the above
ANSWER: D) All of the above
12 . In construction procedure,
Procurement is a procedure of:
A) selling the item B) storing the item C) buying the item D) none of the above
ANSWER: C) buying the item
13 . In how many ways we can
classify contractors
A) One way B) Two way C)
Three way D) Four way
ANSWER: D) Four way
Explanation: We can
classify contractor in four ways in A, B, C and D class contractors depending
upon work limit.
14 . When there is omission or
removal of any part of the projects the time for completion (Duration) of
project:
A)Remains constant B)
Is less than allotted duration
C) Is more than allotted duration D)
all of the above
ANSWER: A) Remains constant
15 . When is Security deposit refunded
to the contractor
A) When DLP is over B)
when there is completion of project
C) When required progress is
achieved D)
is never refunded
ANSWER: A) When DLP is over
Explanation:
DLP stands for Defect liability period(A Defect Liability Period is a priorly set period of time after a
construction project has been completed during which a contractor has the
obligation to return to the site to rectify and correct defect. Generally, a
DLP lasts for 12 months.)
16 . What is the best way to
control the conflict among the stakeholders if possible
A) confrontation between
involving parties B)
compromise
C) controlling D)
forceful act
ANSWER: B) compromise
17 . In the construction industry
arbitration method is used for:
A) When tender is to open B) When tender is to be awarded
C) When there is call for
invitation of tender D) None
ANSWER: D) None
18 . For consulting service as
per PPR, the maximum weight for a technical proposal is?
A) ninety percentage B) eighty percentage C) seventy percentage D) sixty percentage
ANSWER: A) ninety percentage
Explanation: Average value is
80% however, the maximum value is 90%
19 . The overhead and profit is
claimed by contractor
A) which is included in materials
only B)which
is considered separate item
C) which is included with labours
only D)which
is included in rate analysis
ANSWER: D) which is included in
rate analysis
Explanation: When rate
analysis is done, the overhead and profit are within rate analysis
20 . “Bill of Quantities” are
prepared by …..in construction procedure
A) Quantity Surveyors B) Quality surveyors C) Compass surveyor D)
Suppliers
ANSWER: A) Quantity Surveyors
21 . The amount, in the forms of
guarantee or cash, submitted by the contractor with BID as a guarantee of the
commitment of the work:
A) earnest money B) advanced payment guarantee C) performance bond D)
bid bond
ANSWER: A) earnest money
22 . The contract in which the
contractor is paid for the actual work performed and an agreed percentage or a
fixed sum or a fluctuating fee for the work is termed as:
A) unit rate contract B) lump sum contract C) cost plus contract D) material and work contract
ANSWER: C) cost plus contract
23 . Which of the following mode
of selection is related to procurement of goods?
(A) QCBS (B) QBS (C)
CBS (D)
None of the above
ANSWER: (A) QCBS
24 . Project maintenance is
(A) Started after the projects
ends (B) optional process (C) an ongoing process (D) compulsory
ANSWER: (A) Started after the
projects ends
25 . The terms ‘total float’ and
‘free finish time’ are useful terminology for assessing the progress of
construction work, the difference of these two terms is:
A) duration B) null float
C) interfering float D) critical activity duration
ANSWER: C) interfering float
26 . Among the documents forming
a contract document, the priority of BOQs, specifications and drawings while
making interpretations in case if any ambiguities or discrepancies among them
shall generally be:
A) the specifications, the
drawings and the priced of BOQ
B) the priced BOQ, the
specifications and the drawings
C) the drawings, the
specification and the priced BOQ
D) the specification, the priced
BOQ and the drawings
ANSWER: A) the specifications,
the drawings and the priced of BOQ
27 . A tender notice need:
A) not include general
description of works
B) include the name of authority
to accept or reject the tender
C) not require security deposit
D) not include cost estimation
ANSWER: B) include the name of
authority to accept or reject the tender
28 . The amount required to be
deposited by a contractor while submitting a tender is known as:
A) fixed deposit B) caution
deposit C) security deposit D) earnest money deposit
ANSWER: D) earnest money deposit
29 . A written offer submitted by
contractors to execute certain work at certain rates within a fixed time is
called:
A) measurement book B) muster roll C) contract D) tender
ANSWER: D) tender
Explanation: However, Bid
is the best answer than tender as “Bid” is increasingly being used by the
Offerer (the supply side) and the term “tender” used on the procurement side
(the buyer)
30 . Acquisition of land for any
construction should be performed:
A) before tender B) after tender C) at the time of tender D) at any time
ANSWER: A) before tender
31 . The chart which gives an
estimate about the amount of materials handling between vaious work situations
is known as:
A) operation chart B) flow chart C) process chart D) travel chart
ANSWER: D) travel chart
32 . An agreement between two
parties or more to do or not to do any work is known as:
A) work to proceed B) contract C) specification D)
tender
ANSWER: B) contract
33 . Accoarding to PPR-064 the
contractor can be black listed up to:
a) 2 yrs b) 3yrs c) 5 yrs d) 7 yrs
ANSWER: b) 3yrs (1 to 3 years)
34 . The performance security for
the foreign contractor is …..% of contract amount
a. 2.5 b. 5 c. 10 d. 8
ANSWER: c. 10
35 . While bid evaluation ,if
unit rate and total amount are contradicted ,then which of following will
prevail
a. Unit rate b.
total amount
c. Unit price is adopted and
total amount is corrected d.
both a and b
ANSWER: c. Unit price is adopted
and total amount is corrected
36 . The Department head can
extend the time up to.. % of initial contract duration
a. 10 b. 25 c. 50 d. 100
ANSWER: b. 25
37 . Direct Purchase for
consulting services is limited to the amount NRs…………..
a. 1.5 lakh b. 3 lakh c. 5 lakh d. 10 lakh
ANSWER: c. 5 lakh
38 . The authority of variation
order up to 25 % of contract cost lies on
a. Concerned secretary b. concerned department chief n c. concerned minister d. cabinet
ANSWER: a. Concerned secretary
39 . The tender does not contain
a. item rate b. work
item c. notice d. estimated cost
ANSWER: a. item rate
40 . Contractor is liable to
maintain the defects up to
a. Defect liability period b.
contract period c. forever d.
none
ANSWER: a. Defect liability
period
41 . EOI(Expression of Interest)
is compulsory for procurement of consulting services if work amount exceeds
a. 10 lakh b. 20 lakh c. both d.
none
ANSWER: b. 20 lakh
42 . The dispute resolution
method in any contract is
a. Amicable settlement b. Dispute adjudication board
c. Arbitration d. all
ANSWER: d. all
43 . The bid evaluation committee consists of
………………numbers of persons.
a.1 b.2
c.3 d.5
ANSWER: c.3
44 . Which of the document is
prepared and submitted by contractor?
a. bid document b. quality control plan c. quality assurance plan d. specification
ANSWER: c. quality assurance plan
45 . The money of the contractor
retained by the department during payments is called:
A) tender money B) retention money C) earnest money D) security money
ANSWER: B) retention money
46. In QCBS method of
procurement, evaluation of consulting firm to award the contract, the weightage
will be
a) 80% technical and 20%
financial b)
50% each technical and financial
c) 10% technical and 90%
financial d)
20% technical and 80% financial
ANSWER: a) 80% technical and 20%
financial
47 . The term EPC stands
for……………………………
a. Engineering Procurement
Construction b.
Engineering Process Contract
c. Engineering Public Contact d.
none
ANSWER: a. Engineering
Procurement Construction
48 . The PQ criteria are approved
by……………………
a. Project Manager b. Superintending Engineer c. Senior Division Engineer d. Department
Head
ANSWER: d. Department Head
49 . In the LIB type of contract
management ,the acronym stands for
a. Local institutional bidding b.
Limited International bidding
c. Legitimate International
bidding d.
Limited institutional bidding
ANSWER: b. Limited International
bidding
50 . Which of following is not a
bid document?
a. condition of contract b. specification c. performance security form d.
letter of acceptance
ANSWER: d. letter of acceptance
51 . Which is not the part of
contract document
a. Letter of Intent b. Letter of acceptance c. Bill of quantities d. special condition of contract
ANSWER: a. Letter of Intent
52 . The meaning of term
“INCOTERM “ used in contract is
a. International commercial term b.
International trade terms
c. International procurement term d.
None
ANSWER: a. International
commercial term
53 . The contractor shall submit
an application to the Employer for extension of time, stating the causes for
delay, days before the expiry of contract completion date.
a. 5 b. 7 c. 21 d.
28
ANSWER: c. 21
54 . Technology is the
a. Study of various techniques b.
Study of machines and their operation.
c. Study of industrial relations. d.
Study of behaviors of man and machine
ANSWER: b. Study of machines and
their operation.
55 . Mobilization advance up to
20% of total cost of work is given to a contractor
a. On commencement of work at
site for payment of loan taken by him.
b. For the purchase of
construction materials.
c. For payment of advance to
staffs and labours.
d. For all activities required to
start the work at site on finalization of the contract document
ANSWER: d. For all activities
required to start the work at site on finalization of the contract document
56 . Physical contingencies according
to PPR -064(Public Procurement Rule) is
a) 3-5% b) 8% c) 5% d)
10%
ANSWER: d) 10%
57 . Price variation contingencies
according to PPR -064 is
a)3-5% b) 8% d)5% d)
10%
ANSWER: d) 10%
58 . A quality assurance plan is
prepared and submitted by
a) contractor b)
consultant c)
employer d) none
ANSWER: a) contractor
59 . The variation is exceeding
15 % of the estimated cost is approved by
A. Project manager B. Departmental head C. Committee D) None
ANSWER: C. Committee
60 . According to recent
amendment in PPR-073 procument of works between below 20M is done by:
a) Single Stage Single Envelope b)
Single Stage Two Envelope
c) Two stage Two Envelope d)
Two stage
ANSWER: a) Single Stage Single
Envelope
61 . According to recent
amendment in PPR-073 procument of works between 20M & 1B is done by:
a) Single Stage Single Envelope b)
Single Stage Two Envelope
c) Two stage Two Envelope d)
Two stage
ANSWER: b) Single Stage Two
Envelope
62 . Which of the following
estimate is not used at initial stage of project life cycle ?
a) preliminary b) budget c) order of
magnitude d) detailed
ANSWER: d) detailed
63 . Which of the following is
consider as current asset of bidders:
a) credit line b) overdraft c) both of above d) none of above
ANSWER: c) both of above
64 . Which of the following is
consider as current asset of bidders:
a) credit line b) pending litigation c) both of above d) none of above
ANSWER: a) credit line
65 . Quality control is done by
a)engineer b)contractor c)supervisor d)owner
ANSWER: a)engineer
*HINT: Quality Assurance Plan
is Prepared and Submitted by Contractor and Assured by Engineer
66 . Which of the following is
not a part of bidding document?
a) Invitation to bidders b) Instruction to bidders c) BOQ d) None of the above
ANSWER: a) Invitation to bidders
67 . Technical audit of a project
is carried out at a stage
a)preparation stage b)procurement
stage
c)implementation and post
implementation stage d)all
ANSWER: c)implementation and post
implementation stage
68 . Bill of quantity(BOQ) doesnt
include
a)description of work to be
carried out b)quality
of work to be carried out
c)rate quotted by bidder d)engineer
estimated amount
ANSWER: d)engineer estimated
amount
69 . The work to be carried out
under the Contract shall be generally described in the
a) Bid Documents b)
Bill of Quantities furnished in the Bid Documents
c) both of above d)
none of above
ANSWER: c) both of above
70 . When the drawings and Specifications
describe a portion of the work in only general terms, and not in complete
detail, it shall be understood that
a) only the sound practice is to
prevail
b) materials and workmanship of
the best quality are to be employed
c) instructions of the Engineer
are to be fully complied
d) all of the above
ANSWER: d) all of the above
71 . According to specification
all Work performed shall be in ……….. with the lines, grades, slopes,
cross-sections super elevation data, and dimensions as shown in the Drawings
a) accordance b)
conformity c)
suitable d)
none
ANSWER: b) conformity
72 . For completion of project
critical path is longest and time taken by it
a)minimum time b)maximum time c)standard time d)crash
time
ANSWER: a)minimum time
73 . As per standard
specification, the work shall carried be done under supervision of
a. engineer b. inspector of work c. supervisor d. manager
ANSWER: a. engineer
74 . While working on site, a
contractor is supposed to follow the instruction of
a. director general of concerned
department b.
secretary of concerned ministry
c. division chief of concerned
division d.
Engineer as designated
ANSWER: d. Engineer as designated
75 . The term ‘IPC ‘ widely used
in construction industry stands for
a. Interim Payment Contract b.
Interim Payment Certificate
c. Interim Procurement Concession d.
Intra Payment Certificate
ANSWER: b. Interim Payment
Certificate
76 . The construction of Chatara
bridge is not completed on time as per contract due to the devastating Gorkha
earthquake occurred on 12th Baishak 2072, the condition in contractual
language is referred as...
a. Force majeure b. contract breach c. disaster d. both a and b
ANSWER: a. Force majeure
77 . The PQ criteria are approved
by……………………
a. Project Manager b.
Superintending Engineer
c. Senior Division Engineer d.
Department Head
ANSWER: d. Department Head
78 . Construction steps of
Suspended Bridges are in order:
i) Cable hoisting and sag setting ii) Bridge layout
preparation
iii) Local material collection iv)
Walkway fitting
A. i,ii,iii,iv B. ii,iii,i,iv C.
ii,iii,iv,i D.
ii,iv,i,iii
ANSWER: B. ii,iii,i,iv
79 . Works can be executed using
force account method if price doesn’t exceed
a. 3 lakh b. 5 lakhs c.
1 lakh d.
1.5 lakh
ANSWER: c.1 lakh
80 . The Project Manager can
extend the time up to……………..months
a. 6 b. 12 c.
3 d.
none
ANSWER: a. 6
81 . If the probability factor is
zero, the chances of completing the project in scheduled time are
a)0% b)50% c)75% d)100%
ANSWER: b)50%
82 . DIn rate analysis norms of
Nepal, the provision for contractors overhead cost is
a. 5 % b. 10 % c.
15% d.
2. 5 %
ANSWER: a. 5%
Explanation: overhead 5%;
contractor profit 10%; overhead and profit 15%
83 . An event is,
A) A defined job B) A defined time Interval
C) The terminal of an activity D) A definite position of an
activity
ANSWER: C) The terminal of an activity
84 . Slack time in PERT analysis:
a) can never be greater than zero b)
is always zero for critical activities
c) can never be less than zero d)
Is minimum for critical activities
ANSWER: d) Is minimum for
critical activities
85 . According to public procurement
act 2063, the amount of prize given to the contractor for quick completion of
work than the EOT is
a. 0.05% per day b.
10% of Contract Amount
c. 0.05% per day not exceeding
10% d.
No provision of prize for quick completion of works
ANSWER: c. 0.05% per day not
exceeding 10%
86 . The conception of idea for
any construction work is the responsibility of:
a. Owner b. Engineer c.
Contractor d.
All
ANSWER: a. Owner
87 . PPMO may black list the contractor
up to ...….. years:
a)1 b)3 c)5 d)10
ANSWER: b)3
88 . If lowest Evaluated Bid
price,is unbalanced or frontloaded in relation to the Employer’s estimate,then
performance security deposited may upto:
a)2.5% b)5% c)8% d)10%
ANSWER: c)8%
89 . The activity which consumes
maximum time is called
a) event. b) critical c)
node d)
none of the above
ANSWER: d) none of the above
90 . Design alteration is
generally done
a. before the project work starts b.
during the running of work
c. After the work is complete d.
none of the above
ANSWER: b. during the running of
work