THEORY EXAMINATION (SEM–VIII) 2016-17 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT

Section A 
 

Section A contains short questions that test basic concepts of construction management, planning, and project control. Students need to give brief definitions and short explanations of management terms, scheduling concepts, and construction equipment.

Example Questions from Section A:

Define organization.

What is project cycle?

Define work study.

What is Fulkerson’s rule for node numbering?

What is scheduled completion time?

Define expected mean time.

What is security money?

Define liquidated damage.

What are trenching machines?

What is grade resistance?

Section B 
 

Section B contains medium-length questions that require explanation of planning methods, project management techniques, economic analysis, and construction equipment usage. Students must describe procedures and perform calculations related to project scheduling.

Example Questions from Section B:

Explain importance of planning in management.

Describe principles of scientific management.

Find critical path and project duration using CPM.

Explain role of beta distribution in PERT analysis.

Discuss engineering economic evaluation methods.

What are items included in tender documents?

Discuss hauling methods of construction materials.

Explain selection of power shovel size.

Discuss tender notice preparation.
 

Section C
 

Section C contains long and advanced questions that require detailed analysis, numerical calculations, and application of construction management techniques. Students must solve project evaluation problems and discuss equipment usage.

Example Questions from Section C:

Compare alternative plant construction plans using economic analysis.

Explain arbitration and its advantages.

Discuss equipment used in concrete production and placement.

When is ready-mix concrete economical?

Explain project cost comparison methods.