Engineering Economy MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Engineering Economy, a fundamental topic in the field of Civil Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Engineering Economy MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

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Q21.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a.

The ratios which show profitability in relation to sales and those which show profitability in relation to investment, are called profitability ratios.

b.

The ratio of gross profit and net sales, is called profitability in relation to sales ratio.

c.

The ratio of net profit after taxes to total assests is known as profitability in relation to investment ratio

d.

All of these

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of these
Q22.
The financial analysis helps to judge:

a.

The operational efficiency of the firm

b.

The financial position of the firm.

c.

Both (a) and (b)

d.

Neither (a) nor (b)

Discuss
Answer: (c).Both (a) and (b)
Q23.
The interest calculated on the basis of 365 days a year, is known as :

a.

interest

b.

ordinary simple interest

c.

exact simple interest

d.

None of these

Discuss
Answer: (c).exact simple interest
Q24.
In a cash-flow diagram :

a.

Time 0 is considered to be the present

b.

Time 1 is considered to be the end of time period 1

c.

A vertical arrow pointing up indicates a positive cash flow

d.

All of these

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of these
Q25.
Which one of the following questions is relevant to the construction estimates :

a.

Did the estimators precisely evaluate site conditions ?

b.

Did the estimators use short cut methods which may be un realistic in their situation ?

c.

How much money will the contractor's risk, loosing if he Were to submit bid on the raw estimate of cost.

d.

All of these

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of these
Q26.
The ratio obtained by dividing 'quick assests' by current liabilities is called

a.

Turnover ratio

b.

Acid test ratio

c.

Solvency ratio

d.

None of these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).Acid test ratio
Q27.
Which one of the following definitions, is correct ?

a.

The ratio of total debt to share holder's equity is called 'debt ratio'.

b.

The ratio debt-to-total assests is called Debt-to-total assest ratio.

c.

The ratio of earnings before interest and taxes for a particular reporting period to the amount of interest charges for the period, is called interest coverage ratio.

d.

All of these

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of these
Q28.
Pick up the element of the cost from the following:

a.

direct material

b.

direct labour

c.

Over head

d.

All of these

Discuss
Answer: (d).All of these
Q29.
The estimator for definitive estimates must be able :

a.

and an all-around construction expert.

b.

to read the plans and specifications to determine accurate quantities of permanent materials and installed Equipment.

c.

to express the job material requirements in dimensions suitable for costing and construction supplies.

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (c).to express the job material requirements in dimensions suitable for costing and construction supplies.
Q30.
The estimate based on a detailed quantity survey and furnishes the most accurate and reliable estimate possible is known as

a.

Conceptual estimate

b.

Definitive estimate

c.

Probabilistic estimate

d.

None of these

Discuss
Answer: (b).Definitive estimate
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