Description : Every Linear Programming Problem is related to another Linear Programming Problem, called .......................... a. Primal b. Dual c. Non-linear Programming d. None of these
Last Answer : b. Dual
Description : When at least one of the basic variables is zero, then the basic feasible solution to a Linear Programming Problem is said to be .............................. a. Infeasible b. Unbounded c. Degenerate d. Non-degenerate
Last Answer : c. Degenerate
Description : If the feasible region of a linear programming problem is empty, the solution is .................... a. Unbounded b. Infeasible c. Infeasible d. Alternative
Last Answer : b. Infeasible
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 : Which of the following method is used to solve mixed strategy problems: a. Probability method b. Graphic method c. Linear Programming method d. All of the above
Last Answer : d. All of the above
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 : 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 : Which of the followings is an assumption of Linear Programming Technique? a. Divisibility b. Additivity c. Proportionality d. All of the above
Description : Linear Programming Technique helps to find an optimal use of: a. Machine b. Money c. Manpower d. All of the above
Description : A constraint in a Linear Programming Model restricts: a. Value of objective function b. Value of decision variable c. Use of available resources d. All of the above
Description : Linear Programming technique is a: a. Constrained optimisation technique b. Technique for economic allocation of resources c. Mathematical technique d. All of the above
Description : ............................... is concerned with determination of the most economic replacement policy. a. Probabilistic programming b. Linear programming c. Search theory d. Replacement theory
Last Answer : d. Replacement theory
Description : .................... is considered as the pioneer of Linear Programming Technique. a. churchman b. D W Miller c. James Lundy d. George B Dantzig
Last Answer : d. George B Dantzig
Description : All the parameters in the linear programming model are assumed to be ..................... a. Variables b. Constraints c. Functions d. None of these
Description : ........................may be defined as a method of determining an optimal program of interdependent activities in view of available resources. a. Goal programming b. Linear programming c. Decision making d. None of these
Last Answer : b. Linear programming
Description : Graphic method can be applied to solve a liner programming problem when there are only ........................... variables a. A one b. Two c. Three d. More than three
Last Answer : b. Two
Description : ...................... is a method of analysing the current movement of the some variable in an effort to predict the future movement of the same variable. a. Goal programming b. Queuing theory c. Markov Analysis d. Replacement theory
Last Answer : c. Markov Analysis
Description : The graphical method if LPP uses: a. Linear equations b. Constraint equations c. Objective function d. All of the above
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 : 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 : 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 : In Transportation Problem, LCM stands for ............................. a. Lowest Common Multiplier b. Least Cost Method c. Lowest Cell Method d. None of these
Last Answer : b. Least Cost Method
Description : In Transportation Problem, NWCM stands for ............................. a. North West Cost Method b. Net Worth Corner Method c. North West Corner Method d. None of these
Last Answer : c. North West Corner Method
Description : Initial feasible solution to a transportation problem arrived through which of the following method is very near to the optimal solution: a. NWCM b. LCM c. VAM d. None of these
Last Answer : c. VAM
Description : For a minimisation Transportation Problem, the objective is to minimise: a. Profit b. Cost c. Solution d. None of these
Last Answer : b. Cost
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 : ........................... method is used to solve an assignment problem. a. American method b. Hungarian method c. German method d. British method
Last Answer : b. Hungarian method
Description : Operations Research does not give perfect solution to a problem, but it helps to improve the ......................... of the solution. a. Quality b. Clarity c. Look d. None of these
Last Answer : a. Quality
Description : In a maximisation assignment problem, the objective is to maximise ............................. a. Profit b. Cost c. Optimisation d. None of these
Last Answer : a. Profit
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 : The assignment problem is: a. Requires that only one activity be assigned to each resource b. Is a special case of transportation problem c. Can be used to maximise resource d. All the above
Last Answer : d. All the above
Description : An assignment problem can be solved by ......................... a. Simplex method b. Transportation method c. Both a and b d. None of these
Last Answer : c. Both a and b
Description : The method used for solving an assignment problem is: a. Reduced matrix method b. MODI method c. Hungarian method d. None of these
Last Answer : c. Hungarian method
Description : The solution to a transportation problem with ‘m’ rows and ‘n’ columns is feasible if the number of positive allocations are: a. m + n b. m x n c. m +n – 1 d. m +n + 1
Last Answer : c. m +n – 1
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 : Operations Research cannot give perfect .................. to the problem. a. Answers b. Solutions c. Both a and b d. Decisions
Description : Who defined Operations Research as scientific approach to problem solving for executive management. a. E L Arnoff b. H M Wagner c. Churchman d. None of these
Last Answer : b. H M Wagner
Description : A game is said to be fair if the value of the game is......................... a. One b. Two c. Three d. Zero
Last Answer : d. Zero
Description : At which of the following stage(s), the degeneracy do not occur in transportation problem? (m, n represents number of sources and destinations respectively) (a) While the values of dual variables ui and vj cannot be computed. (b) While ... and (d) (3) (a) and (d) (4) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
Last Answer : (3) (a) and (d)
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 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : ................................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
Description : Shadow price is also called ...................... a. Dual price b. Unit price c. Total cost d. None of these
Last Answer : a. Dual price