Question 1

_____________involves the preparation of tenders based on a typical or notional bill of quantities or schedule of works.

Accepted Answer

Serial tendering involves the preparation of tenders based on a typical or notional bill of quantities or schedule of works, allowing for the pricing of future works based on these documents.

Question 2

_____________tendering is used when all the information necessary to calculate a realistic price is available when tendering commences.

Accepted Answer

Single-stage tendering is used when all the necessary information to calculate a realistic price is available at the start of the tendering process, allowing contractors to submit a complete bid based on a full understanding of the project's scope and requirements.

Question 3

An invitation to tender might not include?

Accepted Answer

Holiday packages are not typically included in an invitation to tender, as these documents focus on the specifics of the project, requirements, and submission guidelines rather than offering leisure or vacation benefits.

Question 4

Mutual mistake occurs when both parties of a contract are mistaken as to the terms.

Accepted Answer

Mutual mistake occurs when both parties of a contract are mistaken about the fundamental facts or assumptions on which the contract is based, not merely the terms.

Question 5

In Schedule contract the contractor undertakes the execution or construction of specific work with all its contingencies, to complete it in all respect within a specified time for a fixed amount.

Accepted Answer

In a Schedule contract, the contractor agrees to complete a specific project with all its potential challenges within a set timeframe for a predetermined fixed price, ensuring that the project is fully completed as per the contract's terms.

Question 6

A pumping set with a motor has been installed in a building at a cost of Rs.2500.00. Assuming the life of the pump as 15 years, work out the amount of annual instalment of sinking fund required to be deposited to accumulate the whole amount of 4% compound interest.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A pumping set with a motor has...

Question 7

In this method, it is assumed that the property will lose its value by a constant percentage of its value at the beginning of every year. This method is called?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In this method, it is assumed that...

Question 8

Obsolescence is the annual periodic payments for repayments of the capital amount invested by a party.

Accepted Answer

Obsolescence refers to the process of becoming outdated or no longer used, typically because something newer or more efficient has been developed, not to payments for capital repayment.

Question 9

Scrap value is the net annual letting value of a property, which is obtained after deducting the amount of yearly repairs from the gross income.

Accepted Answer

Scrap value refers to the estimated residual value of an asset at the end of its useful life, not to property income or letting values.

Question 10

Approximate cost of a hostel building for 100 students @Rs.10000/- per student works out as Rs. 10 lakhs.

Accepted Answer

The cost per student is Rs. 10,000, so for 100 students, the total cost is 100 x 10,000 = Rs. 10,00,000, which is equal to Rs. 10 lakhs.

Question 11

Cube rate estimate is less accurate as compared to the plinth area estimate as the height of the building is also compared.

Accepted Answer

The cube rate estimate is generally more accurate than the plinth area estimate because it considers the volume of the building, including height, which provides a more comprehensive assessment of the construction costs.

Question 12

For storeyed building plinth area estimate is not prepared for each storey separately.

Accepted Answer

In a storeyed building, the plinth area estimate is typically prepared for each storey separately to account for the different floor areas and construction costs associated with each level.

Question 13

In this method approx. total length of walls is found in running metre and this total length multiplied by the rate per running metre of wall gives a fairly accurate cost.

Accepted Answer

The approximate quantity method estimate involves calculating the total length of walls in running meters and then multiplying this length by the rate per running meter to estimate the cost, making it a suitable description for option C.

Question 14

What will be the co-efficient of passive earth pressure, at a depth of 8m in cohesion less soil sand with an angle of internal friction of 30° when the water rises to the ground level?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What will be the co-efficient of passive...

Question 15

Which model is used to compute the effort required to integrate reusable components or program code that is automatically generated by design or program translation tools?

Accepted Answer

The reuse model is specifically designed to estimate the effort required to integrate reusable components or automatically generated code, focusing on the reuse aspect of software development.

Question 16

What is the full form of ITA-2000?

Accepted Answer

The full form of ITA-2000 is Information Technology Act - 2000, which is a law passed by the Indian Parliament aimed at regulating the use of digital contracts, e-commerce, and cybercrimes.

Question 17

In reverse engineering process, what refers to the sophistication of the design information that can be extracted from the source code?

Accepted Answer

The abstraction level in reverse engineering refers to the sophistication of the design information that can be extracted from the source code, indicating how detailed or high-level the extracted design information is.

Question 18

In reverse engineering, what refers to the level of detail that is provided at an abstraction level?

Accepted Answer

Completeness refers to the level of detail provided at an abstraction level in reverse engineering, indicating how thoroughly the components or aspects of the system are represented or described.

Question 19

Reverse engineering is the process of deriving the system design and specification from its

Accepted Answer

Reverse engineering typically involves analyzing the source code to understand the system's design and specifications.

Question 20

Much of the information necessary to create a behavioral model can be obtained by observing the external manifestation of the existing

Accepted Answer

Behavioral models are primarily concerned with the observable interactions between a system and its environment, which are facilitated through interfaces. Observing the external manifestation of the existing interface allows for understanding how users or other systems interact with the subject of the model, thus providing crucial information for creating a behavioral model. Candidate keys and database structures are more related to the internal data organization rather than external behavior.

Quiz 7: Reverse Engineering and Cost Estimation in Construction Industry