Operations Research MCQs (Chapterwise Multiple Choice Questions)

Goal Programming is used to:

handle a single goal with multiple goals.

handle multiple goals with single goals.

handle only multiple goals.

handle only single goals.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: handle a single goal with multiple goals.

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Which state of the system in the Queuing theory lays down that the operating characteristics are dependent on time?

Transient state

Steady state

Explosive test

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Transient state

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From the above table, determine which alternative is the best to choose if a person is adopting the Laplace criterion.

Stock pile X and associated cost $80000

Do not stock pile Y and associated cost $70000

Stock pile X and associated cost $40000

Do not stock pile Y and associated cost 0

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Stock pile X and associated cost $40000

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Develop a network diagram based on the information given in the table.

A

B

C

D

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: A

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In the above table, 6 jobs are given along with their operation time in minutes. Find out the average processing time.

20 minutes

22 minutes

24 minutes

26 minutes

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: 20 minutes

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Which among the following is not an element of Linear Programming?

Graphical method

Simplex method

Queuing theory

Differential calculus

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Queuing theory

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Which among the following is not an application of Dynamic Programming?

Scheduling production

Scheduling equipment

Determination of equipment

Determination of a short range technique for replacing depreciating assets

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Scheduling production

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In the above table, the mortality rates for a certain type of health products have been given. Calculate the probability of failure at the end of the 3rd month.

0.15

0.25

0.35

0.45

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: 0.25

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From the above given table, calculate the saddle point.

20

50

80

40

60

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: 50

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Find the value of the above game using the principle of dominance.

-5

8

7

3

No saddle point

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: 7

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