Description : A minimisation problem can be connected into maximisation problem by changing the signs of coefficients in the ........................... a. Constraints b. Objectives c. Both a and b d. None of these
Last Answer : b. Objectives
Description : Constraints in an LPP are treated as active, if they: a. Do not consume all the available resources at optimality b. Represent optimal solution c. Both a and b d. None of these
Last Answer : b. Represent optimal solution
Description : Non-negativity constraints are written as ...................... a. Equality b. Non-equality c. Greater than or equal to d. Less than or equal to
Last Answer : c. Greater than or equal to
Description : Straight lines shown in a linear programming graph indicates ........................... a. Objective function b. Constraints c. Points d. All of the above
Last Answer : b. Constraints
Description : A LPP model doesnot contain: a. Decision b. Constraints c. Feasible solution d. Spread Sheet
Last Answer : d. Spread Sheet
Description : While solving a LPP graphically, the area bounded by constraints is called ................. a. Feasible region b. Infeasible region c. Unbounded region d. None of these
Last Answer : a. Feasible region
Description : In simplex method, we add .......................... in the case of constraints with sign “=” a. Surplus variable b. Artificial variable c. Slack variable d. None of these
Last Answer : b. Artificial variable
Description : In an LPP, if the solution of a variable can be made infinitely large without violating the constraints, then the solution is .............................. a. Infeasible b. Alternative c. Unbounded d. Unique
Last Answer : c. Unbounded
Description : All the parameters in the linear programming model are assumed to be ..................... a. Variables b. Constraints c. Functions d. None of these
Description : The dummy source/destination in a transportation problem is added to ........................ a. Satisfy rim constraints b. Prevent solution from becoming degenerate c. Ensure total cost does not exceed a limit d. None of the above
Last Answer : a. Satisfy rim constraints
Description : All the constraints are expressed as equations and the right hand side of each constraint and all variables are non-negative is called_______ a. Canonical variable b. Canonical form c. Canonical solution d. Both a & b
Last Answer : b. Canonical form
Description : The graphical method if LPP uses: a. Linear equations b. Constraint equations c. Objective function d. All of the above
Last Answer : d. All of the above
Description : 53. While plotting constraints on a graph paper, terminal points on both the axes are connected by straight line because a. The resources are limited in supply b. The objective function as a linear function c. The constraints are linear equations or inequalities d. All of the above
Last Answer : c. The constraints are linear equations or inequalities
Description : The variables which cannot be manipulated by the decision maker are called.................... a. Controllable variables b. Uncontrollable variables c. Both a and b d. None of these
Last Answer : b. Uncontrollable variables
Description : The variables which can be manipulated by the decision maker are called.................... a. Controllable variables b. Uncontrollable variables c. Both a and b d. None of these
Last Answer : a. Controllable variables
Description : ................................is that element of the simplex table which lis both in the key row and key column. a. Key element b. Pivot element c. Both a and b d. None of these
Last Answer : c. Both a and b
Description : Excess of service facilities over and above the number of customers results: a. Idleness of service capacity b. Queues c. Both a and b d. None of these
Last Answer : a. Idleness of service capacity
Description : MODI Method to test the optimality of a feasible solution to TP is also called............... a. Stepping Stone Method b. u. v. Method c. both a and b d. none of these
Last Answer : b. u. v. Method
Description : In queuing theory, ...................... refers to those waiting in a queue or receiving service. a. Service provider b. Customer c. Both a and b d. None of these
Last Answer : b. Customer
Description : A matrix which shows the gains and losses resulting from moves and counter moves is called.................................. a. Cost matrix b. Pay off matrix c. Both a and b d. None of these
Last Answer : b. Pay off matrix
Description : .......................... is the duration by which an activity can be delayed without delaying the project. a. Slack b. Total float c. Both a and b d. None of these
Last Answer : b. Total float
Description : A Transportation Problem is said to be unbalanced when total supply is not equal to ............ a. Total cost b. Total demand c. Both a and b d. None of these
Last Answer : b. Total demand
Description : Initial feasible solution to a transportation Problem can be found out by ......................... a. VAM b. MODI Method c. Both a and b d. None of these
Last Answer : a. VAM
Description : Which of the following is true with regard to a Linear Programming Model? a. No guarantee to get integer valued solution b. The relationship among decision variables is liner c. Both a and b d. None of the these
Last Answer : d. None of the these
Description : The O R technique which helps in minimising total waiting and service cost is: a. Game theory b. Queuing theory c. Both a and b d. Decision theory
Last Answer : b. Queuing theory
Description : Operations Research is a ................................ a. Science b. Art c. Both a and b d. None of these
Description : Operations Research uses models to help the management in determining its .................... scientifically. a. Policies b. Actions c. Both a and b d. None of these
Description : Operations Research makes a ...................... attack on complex problems to arrive at optimal solution. a. Scientific b. Systematic c. Both a and b d. None of these
Description : The Hungarian method for solving an assignment problem can also be used to solve: a. A transportation problem b. A travelling salesman problem c. A linear programming problem d. Both a and b
Last Answer : b. A travelling salesman problem
Description : An assignment problem can be solved by ......................... a. Simplex method b. Transportation method c. Both a and b d. None of these
Description : ........................ models assume that the values of the variables do not change with time during a particular period. a. Dynamic b. Static c. Both a and b d. None of these
Last Answer : b. Static
Description : ......................are representations of reality. a. Phases b. Models c. Both a and b d. None of these
Last Answer : b. Models
Description : The word .................. may be defined as some actions that we apply to some problems or hypothesis. a. Research b. Operations c. Both a and b d. None of these
Last Answer : b. Operations
Description : ......................... models involve more risks and uncertainties. a. Probabilistic b. Deterministic c. Both a and b d. None of these
Last Answer : a. Probabilistic
Description : In .................. models, everything is defined and the results are certain. a. Probabilistic b. Deterministic c. Both a and b d. None of these
Last Answer : b. Deterministic
Description : Operations Research cannot give perfect .................. to the problem. a. Answers b. Solutions c. Both a and b d. Decisions
Description : In constraint satisfaction problem, constraints can be stated as . (A) Arithmatic equations and inequalities that bind the values of variables (B) Arithmatic equations and inequalities ... impose restrictions over variables (D) Arithmatic equations that discard constraints over the given variables
Last Answer : (A) Arithmatic equations and inequalities that bind the values of variables
Description : If a simplex table shows the values 2, -3, 0 against “θ”, which should be taken as the replacement ratio. a. 2 b. -3 c. 0 d. None of these
Last Answer : c. 0
Description : Controllable variables are also called.................................. a. Slack variables b. Surplus variables c. Artificial variable d. Decision variables
Last Answer : d. Decision variables
Description : The outlet where the services are being provided to the customers is called................. a. Waiting line b. Service facility c. Idle facility d. Traffic intensity
Last Answer : b. Service facility
Description : .................... is the popular method for solving an assignment problem. a. Hungarian Method b. Enumeration Method c. Simplex Method d. None of the above
Last Answer : a. Hungarian Method
Description : Hungarian method was developed by ........................ a. T C Koopman b. F L Hitchcock c. D Konig d. George B Dantzig
Last Answer : c. D Konig
Description : Which of the following methods is used to solve an assignment problem: a. Enumeration Method b. Hungarian Method c. Simplex Method d. All of the above
Description : VAM is also called........................ a. Matrix Minima Method b. Penalty Method c. MODI Method d. None of these
Last Answer : b. Penalty Method
Description : Transportation model was first introduced by ........................ in the year 1941. a. T C Koopman b. George B Dantzig c. Von-neumann d. F L Hitchcock
Last Answer : d. F L Hitchcock
Description : Shadow price is also called ...................... a. Dual price b. Unit price c. Total cost d. None of these
Last Answer : a. Dual price
Description : Which of the following is a characteristic of a dual problem: a. Dual of a dual is primal b. If dual has a finite optimal solution, then the primal also has finite optimal solution c. If dual has no feasible solution, then the primal also has no feasible solution d. All of the above
Description : Game theory became popular when the book “Theory of Games and Economic Behaviour” was published in 1944 by .............................. a. Von Neumann b. Mc Closky c. Von-Neumann and Mc Closky d. Von-neumann and Morgenstern
Last Answer : d. Von-neumann and Morgenstern
Description : Traffic intensity is computed by using the formula: a. λ/μ b. μ/λ c. 1- λ/μ d. 1- μ/λ
Last Answer : a. λ/μ
Description : Traffic intensity in Queuing Theory is also called........................... a. Service factor b. Arrival factor c. Utilisation factor d. None of these
Last Answer : c. Utilisation factor