Model Question Paper with effect from 2022-23(CBCS Scheme)
USN
Fourth Semester B.E. Degree Examination
Construction Management and Entrepreneurship
TIME: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Note: 01. Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each MODULE.
02. Use of Normal Distribution Function table is permitted.
Module – 1 BTL M
Q.1 (a) Discuss the Characteristics of management. L1,CO1 8
(b)
The activity data of a project is given in the Table below:
Activity Preceding Activity Duration (Days) L3,CO1
X -- 5
Y X 2
C -- 6 8
D -- 4
E D 7
F Y, C, E 3
Draw the network diagram, identify the critical path and Project duration using CPM.
(c) Mention the types of project plans,. L1,CO1 4
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Q.2 (a) Four activities to be undertaken in series for the completion of a project are as follows:
Activity Optimistic time (days) Most likely time (days) Pessimistic time (days) L3,CO1
P 8 14 22
Q 7 21 32
R 8 19 28
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S 28 40 52
Estimate the time required at
(i) 95% probability to complete the project
(ii) 5 % probability to complete the project
(b) Discuss on Autocratic and Democratic Management Styles. L1,CO1 4
(c) Explain the Strategic and Operational Plans. L2,CO1 6
Module – 2
Q.3 (a) What are the factors affecting the labour Output? L1,CO2 8
(b) Estimate the hourly production in bulk volume (LCM) of a backhoe with bucket
capacity of 0.96 cubic meters that is employed on excavation of a foundation, which is L3,CO2
4m deep in hard digging soil. The excavated earth is to be loaded in waiting dump
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trucks, placed at a swing angle of 750. The expected performance efficiency is 83%.
Assume the ideal output of face shovel with given bucket capacity is 150 LCM. Assume
and list the suitable corrections to be applied.
(c) Give any four advantages of material management. L1,CO2 2
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Q.4 (a) Enumerate all the types and sub types of the different construction equipment. L1,CO2 10
(b) What is Inventory Control? What are the functions of inventory control. L2,CO2 5
(c) The purchase value of a crawler tractor is Rs. 30,00,000/-. Its assessed resale value after L3,CO2
using for 5 years is 10% of the delivered price. The equipment is planned to operate
2000 hours per year. Calculate its annual and hourly depreciation. 5
Module – 3
Q.5 (a) Differentiate between quality control and quality assurance. L1,CO 3 4
(b) Explain the safety procedures to be adopted during excavation. L2, CO3 8
(c) Discuss on the following (i) Gifts and bribes (ii) whistle blowing (iii) engineering ethics L1, CO3 8
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Q.6 (a) What are the safety procedures to be adopted during drilling and blasting. L2,CO3 6
(b) Explain the TQM process in construction. L1,CO3 8
(c) Briefly write about Morals and integrity in workplace. L1,CO3 6
Module – 4
Q.7 (a) Differentiate between micro and macro economics. L1,CO 8
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(b) An engineer has two bids for an excavator to be installed in a new building project. The L4,CO4
details of the bids for the excavator are as follows:
Engineer’s estimate
Bid Service life Annual Operating & Maintenance
Initial Cost (Rupees)
(years) Cost (Rupees)
Bid ‘A’ 10,50,000/- 15 60,000 12
Bid ‘B’ 11,00,000/- 15 70,500
Determine which bid should be accepted, based on the present worth method of
comparison assuming 18% interest rate, compounded annually.
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Q.8 (a) Define the following terms related to engineering economics: L1,CO4 8
(i) Present worth (ii) Future worth (iii)Annuities (iv) Salvage value
(b) The fixed costs for a company are Rs. 60,000/-. The estimated sales for the period are L3,CO4
valued at Rs. 2,00,000/-. The variable cost per unit for the single product is Rs. 5/-. If
each unit sells at Rs. 25/- and the number of units involved coincides with the expected
volume of output. Construct the break even chart and determine the following:
(i) The breakeven point 12
(ii) The profit earned at a turnover of Rs. 1, 25, 000/-.
(iii) Margin of safety
(iv) Angle of incidence
Module – 5
Q.9 (a) Write briefly about international entrepreneurship opportunities. L1,CO5 4
(b) Enumerate the barriers for entrepreneurship. L1,CO5 8
(c) Discuss in detail about the project report for starting a new venture. L2,CO5 8
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Q.10 (a) Mention the uses of direct foreign investment. L1,CO5 4
(b) Discuss the characteristics of entrepreneur. L2,CO5 8
(c) Explain Business planning process L1,CO5
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