Quantitative aptitude for Assignment 1

Question 1: A vector may also------- a vector. Marks 01

Option 1:

multiply

Option 2: addition
Option 3: subtract
Option 4: division

Question 2:
Marks: 1.00
Option 1:

______________ is based on counting numbers of equally likely events.

Probability

Option 2: Vector
Option 3: Integers
Option 4: Set theory
Question 3: Fill the blank with one word only:
The left-hand side of this equation is known as a -------and the symbols between the
two vertical lines are termed the elements of the ------- Marks: 1.00
Option 1:

Determinant

Option 2: Row operation

Option 3: Matrices
Option 4: Vectors
Question 4: ____ methods are extremely valuable if there are a large number of
different sets of equations, all of which have the same matrix of coefficients. Marks
: 02
Option 1:

Matrix

Option 2: Vector
Option 3: Determinants
Option 4: Row
Question 5: There would certainly be-------agreement on this probability than there
would be on the probabilities of drawing a red ball, or of a fair coin coming up
heads. Marks : 02
Option 1:

less

Option 2: more
Option 3: Greater
Option 4: smaller

Question 6: The manager is forced to make decisions when there is uncertainty as

to what will happen after the decisions are made. Marks : 01
Options:

True

False

Question 7: The left-hand side of this equation is known as a determinant. Marks:

1.00
Options:

True

False

Question 8: The -------model is selected from the many such models that have been
designed by mathematicians. So while the decision maker will always build a
conceptual model, it is typically selected from an available pool of such decision
making tools. Marks: 2.00
Option 1:

quantitative

Option 2: qualitative
Option 3: Decision
Option 4: conceptual
Marks: 2.00
Question 9: the conceptual model has been properly designed, the quantitative
model and its------- should almost flow out of it. The transition is natural,
smooth, and almost automatic.Marks 02.
Option 1:

Alogarithm

Option 2: Antilog
Option 3: Log
Option 4: Logarithm
Question 10: If an important variable is overlooked, obviously the decision will
be------- than optimal. Mark: 01
Option 1: more
Option 2:

less

Option 3: greater
Option 4: smaller
Marks: 1.00
Question 11: The value of a random variable is known until the event occurs

Options:

True

False

Marks: 1.00
Question 12: Matrix is an array of numbers arranged into certain number of rows and
columns, a determinant is a scalar associated with a-------matrix.

Option 1:

Square

Option 2: rectangular
Option 3: triangle
Option 4: circle
Marks: 2.00
Question 13: If the method of determinants gives____divided by ____ for each of the
unknowns, only row operations will provide the solution, which expresses the unknown in
terms of one another, there being no unique solution
Option 1:

zero

Option 2: One
Option 3: Two
Option 4: three
Marks: 2.00
Question 14: The function that associates the number ex to each real number x is called the
------- function.
Option 1:

exponential

Option 2: Polynomial
Option 3: Identity
Option 4: Constant
Marks: 2.00
Question 15: The probabilities of -------events can be added to obtain the probability that one
of a given collection of the events will occur.
Option 1:

mutually exclusive

Option 2: mutually inclusive

Option 3: exclusive
Option 4: inclusive
Marks: 2.00
Question 16: A triangular matrix can be:
Option 1:

Upper triangular

Option 2:

Lower triangular

Option 3: Diagonal triangular

Option 4: Vertical triangular
Marks: 1.00

Question 17: Solve this equation: Find value of x 8x + 14=34

Option 1:

25???

Option 2: 35
Option 3: 26
Option 4: 2.022
Marks: 2.00
Question 18: All-------methods can be applied using computer, but in practice computer
programs tend to prefer matrix methods because of the wider applications of matrices
Option 1:

Three

Option 2: Four
Option 3: one
Option 4: two
Marks: 1.00
Question 19: In equation Ax +B= 0, what A and B denotes
Option 1:

real number

Option 2: nominal number

Option 3: ordinal number
Option 4: cardinal number
Marks: 1.00
Question 20: If the customer, responsible for the order [4 2], If he asked for it to be tripled, it
would become [12 6]. is called a ------- to distinguish it from a vector
Option 1:

scalar

Option 2: Chain
Option 3: Metrices
Option 4: Multiplying
Question 21: _______________ is a function of items sold and their price.
Option 1:

sales revenue

Option 2: Sales expenditure

Option 3: Capital expenditure
Option 4: Capital revenue

Marks: 1.00

Question 22: The probability of the outcome of any trial is not stable and does not change
throughout the process

Options:

True

False

Marks: 2.00
Question 23: [4 1 2 7] is a 1 4 is an example of ____
Option 1:

Row

Option 2: Square
Option 3: Column
Option 4: Rectangular
Marks: 1.00
Question 24: the two vertical lines are termed the determinant.
Options:

True

False

Marks: 1.00
Question 25: Solve this equation: Find value of x 8x + 14=34
Option 1: 25
Option 2: 35
Option 3: 26
Option 4: 2.022
Marks: 2.00
Question 26: A matrix is a ------- array of numbers arranged into rows and columns, where the
numbers acquire meaning from their position in the array.
Option 1: Square
Option 2:

rectangular

Option 3: triangle
Option 4: Circle
Marks: 1.00
Question 27: Determinants can be extended to ____ systems of equations where the practical
merits of the method are much more apparent.
Option 1:

Larger

Option 2: Biger
Option 3: Smaller

Option 4: Greater
Marks: 1.00
Question 28: In 2x + 4 = 8, which one is dependent, independent, numeric coefficient.
Option 1: X- independent 2, 4 - numeric coefficient
Option 2:

X- dependent 2, 4 - numeric coefficient

Option 3: X- independent 2, 4 -dependent

Option 4: X- dependent 2, 4 independent
Marks: 2.00
Question 29: Variable means :
Option 1: the terms used for mathematical quantities that canassume any values
within a given set. The set of values of thevariable is known as the domain of the
variable,
Option 2: quantitative relationships between differentvariables mathematically
Option 3:
complex

the models can be applied in making decisionswhen the business situations are

Option 4: the function does not specify the exact relationshipbetween X and Y,
Marks: 1.00
Question 30: A continuous probability distribution is one in which the value of the random
variable can be any number within some given range of values

Options:

True

False

Marks: 1.00
Question 31: The outcome of any trial is dependent of the outcome of any previous trial. In
other words, the past history of the process would not change the probability assigned to the
next trial.

Options:

True

False

Marks: 1.00
Question 32: matrix having only one row is called a -------matrix
Option 1:

Row

Option 2: Square
Option 3: rectangular
Option 4: Column

Marks: 1.00
Question 33: the probability of a head on one toss of a coin is ____
Option 1:

0.5

Option 2: 0.6
Option 3: 1
Option 4: 1.5
Marks: 1.00
Question 34: Fill the blanks with one word only: The setting-up of the determinants is a
____procedure and their evaluation is also ____, the original objective has been achieved
Option 1: Routine
Option 2: Time
Option 3: Schedule
Marks: 1.00
Question 35: Determinants can be extended to ____ systems of equations where the practical
merits of the method are much more apparent.
Option 1:

Larger

Option 2: Biger
Option 3: Smaller
Option 4: Greater
Marks: 2.00
Question 36: A square matrix with each of its diagonal elements equal to unity and all nondiagonal elements equal to zero, is called an ____ matrix
Option 1:

identity

Option 2: Null
Option 3: Triangular
Option 4: Scalar

Marks: 2.00
Question 37: All-------methods can be applied using computer, but in practice computer
programs tend to prefer matrix methods because of the wider applications of matrices
Option 1:

Three

Option 2: Four

Option 3: one
Option 4: two
Marks: 1.00
Question 38:
equations.?
Option 1:

How many ways are there for solving any pair of simultaneous linear

Option 2: 2
Option 3: 4
Option 4: 5
Marks: 1.00
Question 39: a + a = 3a is an example of ____________
Option 1:

Heuristic variables

Option 2: Stochastic variables

Option 3: Deterministic variables
Option 4: All of the above
Marks: 1.00
Question 40: The -------probability distribution is the base on which several other probability
distributions are based upon .
Option 1: binomial
Option 2: Density
Option 3: mass
Option 4: continuous
Marks: 1.00
Question 41: A vector may also------- a vector.
Option 1:

multiply

Option 2: addition
Option 3: subtract
Option 4: division
Marks: 1.00
Question 42: The definition of probability is called the classical or a priories definition of
probability.

Options:

True

False

Marks: 1.00
Question 43: the probability of a head on one toss of a coin is ____
Option 1:

0.5

Option 2: 0.6
Option 3: 1
Option 4: 1.5
Marks: 2.00
Question 44: The-------_ management decision making environment represents a specialized,
narrowly defined area within a companys total decision or operational field. Supervisory
personnel of all types are operating in this environment. The decision tasks are normally well
defined and repetitive.
Option 1: lower
Option 2: Top
Option 3: middle
Option 4: Shop floor
Marks: 1.00
Question 45: A matrix having only one column is called a-------matrix
Option 1:

Column

Option 2: Row
Option 3: Square
Option 4: rectangular
Marks: 1.00
Question 46: A probability function is a rule that assigns probabilities to each element of a set
of events that may occur.
Options:

True

False

Marks: 1.00
Question 47:
matrix

A matrix consisting of m rows and ncolumns, where m ? n, is called a ____

Option 1: Rectangular, m is not equal to n

Option 2: Trangular

Option 3: Square ,m=n

Option 4: Row
Marks: 1.00
Question 48: The outcomes must be defined insuch a way that exactly one will occur; that is,
it must beimpossible for none of them or for more than one of them to occur are termed
as-------events.
Option 1: simple
Option 2: Mutiple
Option 3: Division
Option 4: diificult
Marks: 1.00
Question 49: matrix having only one row is called a -------matrix
Option 1:

Row

Option 2: Square
Option 3: rectangular
Option 4: Column
Marks: 1.00
Question 50: The value of a random variable is the general outcome of a random experiment .

Options:

True

False

Marks: 1.00
Question 51: The quickest way to obtain a complete solution for all the unknowns is usually
by ------- operations
Option 1: row
Option 2: Coloumn
Option 3: Vertical row
Option 4: Downward row
Marks: 1.00
Question 52: The numerator is the same determinant with the coefficients of x replaced by
the column of values from the--------hand sides of the equation.
Option 1: Right
Option 2: Left
Option 3: Vertical

Option 4: Upward
Marks: 1.00
Question 53: _______________ of a row vector by a column vector, which always results in a
scalar, is called the scalar multiplication of vectors.
Option 1: multiplication
Option 2: Addition
Option 3: Division
Option 4: Subtraction
Marks: 1.00
Question 54: If the customer, responsible for the order [4 2], If he asked for it to be tripled, it
would become [12 6]. is called a ------- to distinguish it from a vector
Option 1:

scalar

Option 2: Chain
Option 3: Metrices
Option 4: Multiplying
Marks: 2.00
Question 55: _________________ refers to both policy executions As well As policy development
Option 1: Planning
Option 2: staffing
Option 3: controlling
Option 4: directing
Marks: 2.00
Question 56: Probabilities are always greater than or equal to zero and are less than or equal
to one. The smaller the probability, the less likely the chance of the event happening

Options:

True

False

Marks: 1.00
Question 57: matrix algebra deals with a system of quadratic equations only

Options:

True

Marks: 1.00

False

Question 58: Three different systematic techniques have been presented for the solution of
sets of simultaneous -------equations.
Option 1: Linear
Option 2: Fractional
Option 3: Quadretic
Option 4: Formulation
Marks: 1.00
Question 59: An identity is often represented by a triple hyphen in place of the double hyphen
for an ordinary equation.
Options:

True

False

Marks: 2.00
Question 60: (2)(1) is a 31 is an example of ____(4)
Option 1: Column
Option 2: Row
Option 3: Rectangular
Option 4: Square
Marks: 1.00
Question 61: a+a = 2a is an example of _____________
Option 1:

Deterministic variables

Option 2: Stochastic variables

Option 3: Heuristic variables
Option 4: All of the above

Marks: 1.00
Question 62: In equation Ax +B= 0, what A and B denotes
Option 1:

real number

Option 2: nominal number

Option 3: ordinal number
Option 4: cardinal number
Marks: 2.00

Question 63: Variable means :

Option 1: the terms used for mathematical quantities that can assume any values
within a given set. The set of values of the variable is known as the domain of the
variable,
Option 2: quantitative relationships between different variables mathematically
Option 3:
complex

the models can be applied in making decisions when the business situations are

Option 4: the function does not specify the exact relationship between X and Y,

Marks: 1.00
Question 64: Matrix algebra also has the advantage of presenting a system of several
equations in a compact form.

Options:

True

False

Marks: 1.00
Question 65:
function

A discrete probability distribution is sometimes called a probability -------

Option 1: mass
Option 2: Density
Option 3: continuous
Option 4: Random
Marks: 2.00
Question 66: _____________ management decisions are primarily company-wide in nature. As
mentioned before, these decisions steer the organization through its life cycle
Option 1: Middle
Option 2: Lower
Option 3: Top
Option 4: Executive
Marks: 2.00
Question 67: _______________ in short the orderly and efficient arrangement of the input
factors is to be decided at this point
Option 1: Scale of production
Option 2: pricing of the product,

Option 3: productmix
Option 4: All of the above
Marks: 1.00
Question 68: For -------_decision-makingpurposes, the subjective interpretation is frequently
required, since reliable objective evidence may not be available.
Option 1:

managerial

Option 2: managers
Option 3: supervisors
Option 4: directors
Marks: 2.00
Question 69: The inverse of this matrix can be found and then each set of equations is solved
simply by multiplying this inverse matrix by the appropriate vector.

Options:

True

False

Marks: 2.00
Question 70: the conceptual model has been properly designed, thequantitative model and
its------- should almost flow out of it. The transition is natural, smooth, and almost
automatic
Option 1: Alogarithm
Option 2: Antilog
Option 3: Log
Option 4: Logarithm
Marks: 1.00
Question 71: the probability that the random variable will be any specific value is known in
advance.

Options:

True

False

Marks: 2.00
Question 72: The -------model is selected from the many such models that have been
designed by mathematicians. So while the decision maker will always build a conceptual
model, it is typically selected from an available pool of such decision making tools.
Option 1:

quantitative

Option 2: qualitative
Option 3: Decision
Option 4: conceptual
Marks: 1.00
Question 73: If the economic model is extended to include single commodities, it will have
several equations in several variables

Options:

True

False

Marks: 1.00
Question 74: The idea of probability is normally associated and not remembered in connection
with games or gambling

Options:

True

False

Marks: 1.00
Question 75: The quickest way to obtain a complete solution for all the unknowns is usually
by ------- operations
Option 1: row
Option 2: Coloumn
Option 3: Vertical row
Option 4: Downward row