Subject Code 21 CEB 07 T

Subject Name Computer Applications in Construction Engineering and Planning

Branch Civil Engineering
Year 3rd
Semester 5th
Programme BE Civil Engineering with Honours with Specialization

1 BIM means CO 1 C2
A Building Information Modelling B Building Installation Modelling
C Building Integration Modelling D Building Instrumentation Modelling

1 AR and VR stand for CO 1 C2

A Augmented Reality and Visual Reality B Authenticated Reality and Visual Reality
C Aggregated Reality and Virtual Reality D Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality

3 In Inventory Management, JIT refers to CO 3 C2

A Japanese Indigenous Technology B Japanese Industrial Technique
C Just in Time D Just In-case To

3 The time duration from the moment a new order for fresh supplies is placed and CO 3 C2
upto the moment, the supplies reach the factory / site is called as
A Holding Time B Waiting Time C Lead Time D Down Time

3 The name of the duration between the moment a new order is placed and the new CO 3 C2
stocks are received at factory / site is called as
A Waiting Time B Lead Time C Stock Out Time D Transportation Time

3 In real world , the Inventory Management always follows CO 3 C2

A Deterministic Model B Probabilistic Model C Static Model D Variable Model

3 EOQ model of Inventory Management is a model of CO 3 C2

A Deterministic Model B Probabalistic Model C Determinist / Probabalistic D None of these

4 Primavera is what type of Software? CO 1 C2

A Estimation Software B Scheduling Software C Detailing Software D Analysis Software

4 In CPM network, the Critical Path is the CO 4 C2

A Shortest Path B Longest Path C Mean Path D May be the shortest or longest path;

4 In a project network, the Activities WITHOUT Predecessors are the CO 4 C2

A Starting Activities B ENDING Activities C Intermediate Activities D May be any type

4 Which Scheduling Network is suitable for a new research project? CO 4 C2

A CPM B PERT C GERT D Gantt Chart

5 Monte Carlo simulation gets its name from which of the following? CO 5 C2
A Data collection B Model formulation C Random-number assignment D Analysis

5 Comparing situations / conditions Analytically / Virtually using computer models is CO 5 C2

A Stimulation B Simulation C Stagnation D Standardization

5 ERP in construction helps to CO 5 C2

A Integrate all functions B Communicate between all stakeholders
C Ensure seamless communication D All of the above

PART-B ( 8 Questions * 2 marks each

1 Name any 5 applications of Softwares and IT tools in Construction.
1 Define BIM and its software background and its applications in Construction.
1 What is meant by AR and VR and their applications in Construction Engineering and Management?
1 Define CAD, CADD, CAM and CAE and their contributions to Construction ?
1 How does database help in Estimation and other construction processes
1 What are the different domains within Construction where database softwares are helpful?
1 What are the advantages of computer aided cost estimation?
1 How is BIM used in construction ?
1 How online technology has transformed the Contracts Administration?
1 Explain IT, ICT, ITES and IoT and examples for their applications in Construction

2 Define and Differentiate between IFS and Optimal Solution.

2 What is Opportunity Cost?
2 What is LPP?
2 Define Transportation and Assignment Problems, their classifications and uses.
2 List out the steps in Hungarian Method for Assignment Problem.
2 What is Branch and Bound Techniques
2 What is DPP?
2 What is IPP?

3 List all the costs associated with Inventory Management.

3 List all the costs related to Inventory Management.
3 Draw the tree diagram depicting all the types of Inventory Models.
3 Explain Reorder Level and Lead Time w.r.t. Inventory Management.
3 When do you need Probabilistic Inventory Model? Differentiate it from Deterministic Model.
3 Mention the difficulties associated with Overstock and Low / No Stock.
3 Draw the tree diagram depicting all the types of Inventory Models.
3 Explain Reorder Level and Lead Time w.r.t. Inventory Management.
3 Name the different components / classifications of Inventory
3 What is meant by EOQ?
3 List out the various Probabilistic Inventory Models
3 Define shortage cost in inventory.
3 Define Lead Time
3 Write two characteristics considered in the models of Inventory Management
3 What are the issues arising due to excess inventory?
3 What are the drawbacks of deterministic inventory models ?

4 Define Float and all its 4 types

4 Define and Differentiate between CPM and PERT
4 Define and Differentiate between Construction Planning and Construction Scheduling.
4 How does the Resource Availability and Technical Feasibility affect and aid Scheeduling?
4 Compare MS Project and Primavera w.r.t. Construction Scheduling.
4 What are the pros and cons of Bar Chart?
4 Differentiate between Planning and Scheduling in Construction Management.
4 What do you mean by Resource Based Scheduling?
4 List the challenges Construction Manager faces in scheduling Construction Project
4 Define Float and all its 4 types
4 Compare MS Project and Primavera w.r.t. Construction Scheduling.
4 Mention the limitations of Bar Chart and CPM and PERT
4 List some scheduling techniques beyond CPM and PERT
4 Differentiate between Resource Smoothening and Resource Leveling
4 What are the 6 Ms of Construction Management?
5 What is meant by simulation?
5 What are the advantages of ERP System?
5 List out some of the latest Enterprise softwares used.
5 What are the services provided by Enterprise Softwares?
5 Define Sequencing with an example.
5 What is ERP, MRP and MIS. Explain their role in Construction Management
5 What is Simulation? List its applications and limits.
5 How does a database serve as a foundation for ERP? Name some softwares.
5 What is the role of Randomness in Simulation?
5 What is the purpose of using Random Numbers in Simulation?
5 What are Pseudo – Random Numbers? Are they not random in nature?
5 Define Sequencing with an example.
5 What are the limitations of Gantt Chart in solving larger problems in Sequencing?
5 What is ERP, MRP and MIS. Explain their role in Construction Management
5 What is Monte Carlo Simulation?
5 State the two models of Simulation.

PART-C Questions 4 to 14 marks

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1
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3 Compare Deterministic and Probabalistic Inventory Models

How does stock vary with time in a typical inventory system? Draw a diagram and explain the parameters
3
involved

Draw the Bar Chart for the activities for formwork set up, bar bending, concrete pouring, curing and
4
formwork removal. List atleast 10 different activities
What are the 4 different types of Time Durations calculated for each activity in PERT? Describe them
4
briefly
5 How would simulation be useful in the appraisal of projects ? Discuss
5 Describe Simulation, its models and applications in Construction
5 Describe ERP in detail
1 Name any 5 applications of Softwares and IT tools in Construction.
1 Define BIM and its software background and its applications in Construction.
1 What is meant by AR and VR and their applications in Construction Engineering and Management?
1 Define CAD, CADD, CAM and CAE and their contributions to Construction ?

2 Define and Differentiate between IFS and Optimal Solution.

2 What is Opportunity Cost?
2 What is LPP?
2 Define Transportation and Assignment Problems, their classifications and uses.
2 List out the steps in Hungarian Method for Assignment Problem.

3 List all the costs related to Inventory Management.

3 Draw the tree diagram depicting all the types of Inventory Models.
3 Explain Reorder Level and Lead Time w.r.t. Inventory Management.
3 When do you need Probabilistic Inventory Model? Differentiate it from Deterministic Model.
3 Mention the difficulties associated with Overstock and Low / No Stock.
3 List out the various Probabalistic Inventory Models
3 Write two characteristics considered in the models of Inventory Management
3 What are the drawbacks of deterministic inventory models ?
3 List down all the Inventory Management Models available
3 Define shortage cost in inventory.
3 Name the Japanese Inventory Management Model claimed to be the best in the world. Mention
its salient features

4 Define Float and all its 4 types

4 Define and Differentiate between CPM and PERT
4 Define and Differentiate between Construction Planning and Construction Scheduling.
4 How does the Resource Availability and Technical Feasibility affect and aid Scheeduling?
4 Compare MS Project and Primavera w.r.t. Construction Scheduling.
4 What are the pros and cons of Bar Chart?

5 Define Sequencing with an example.

5 What is ERP, MRP and MIS. Explain their role in Construction Management
5 What is Simulation? List its applications and limits.
5 How does a database serve as a foundation for ERP? Name some softwares.
5 What is the role of Randomness in Simulation?