Operations Research Set 6
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This set of Operations Research Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Operations Research Set 6
Q1 | In LPP, degeneracy occurs in ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ stages
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four
Q2 | Every LPP is associated with another LPP is called ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
- Primal
- Dual
- Non‐linear programming
- None of the above
Q3 | As for maximization in assignment problem, the objective is to maximize the ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
- Profit
- optimization
- cost
- None of the above
Q4 | If there are more than one optimum solution for the decision variable the solution is ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
- Infeasible
- Unbounded
- Alternative
- None of the above
Q5 | Dual of the dual is ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
- Primal
- Dual
- Alternative
- None of the above
Q6 | Operations Research approach is
- Multi‐disciplinary
- Scientific
- Initiative
- All of the above
Q7 | For analyzing the problem , decision – makers should normally study
- Its qualitative aspects
- Its quantitative aspects
- Both A and B
- Neither A and B
Q8 | Decision variables are
- Controllable
- Uncontrollable
- Parameters
- None of the above
Q9 | The issue of decision models
- Is possible when the variable’s value is
- Reduces the scope of judgment and intuition known with certainty in decision making
- Requires the knowledge of computer software use
- None of the above
Q10 | ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ is one of the fundamental combinatorial optimization problems.
- Assignment problem
- Transportation problem
- Optimization Problem
- None of the above
Q11 | An optimization model
- Mathematically provides the best decision
- Provides decision within its limited context
- Helps in evaluating various alternatives constantly
- All of the above
Q12 | The quantitative approach to decision analysis is a
- Logical approach
- Rational approach
- Scientific approach
- All of the above
Q13 | Operations Research approach is typically based on the use of
- Physical model
- Mathematical model
- Iconic model
- Descriptive model
Q14 | In a manufacturing process, who takes the decisions as to what quantities and which process orprocesses are to be used so that the cost is minimum and profit is maximum?
- Supervisor
- Manufacturer
- Producer
- Production manager
Q15 | Linear programming has been successfully applied in ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
- Agricultural
- Industrial applications
- Both A and B
- Manufacturing
Q16 | The term linearity implies ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ among the relevant variables:
- Straight line
- Proportional relationships
- Linear lines
- Both A and B
Q17 | Process refers to the combination of ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ inputs to produce a particular output.
- one or more
- two or more
- one
- None of the above
Q18 | What has always been very important in the business and industrial world, particularly withregard to problems concerning productions of commodities?
- Linear Programming
- Production
- Decision – making
- None of the above
Q19 | What are the main questions before a production manager?
- Which commodity/ commodities to produce
- In what quantities
- By which process or processes
- All of the above
Q20 | Who pointed out that the businessman always studies his production function and his inputprices and substitutes one input for another till his costs become the minimum possible?
- Alan Marshall
- Alfred Marsh
- Alfred Marshall
- None of the above
Q21 | Who invented a method of formal calculations often termed as ?
- A.V. Kantorovich
- L.V. Kantorovich
- T.S. Kantorovich
- Alfred Marshall
Q22 | Who developed Linear Programming for the purpose of scheduling the complicatedprocurement activities of the United States Air Force?
- George B. Dantzig
- James B. Dantzig
- George B. Dante
- George V. Dantzig
Q23 | This method of formal calculations often termed as Linear Programming was developed later inwhich year?
- 1947
- 1988
- 1957
- 1944
Q24 | What is being considered as one of the most versatile management tools?
- Electronic Computers
- Linear Programming
- Computer Programming
- None of the above
Q25 | LP is a major innovation since ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ in the field of business decision – making, particularlyunder conditions of certainty.
- Industrial Revolution
- World War I
- World War II
- French Revolution