MTH601 Grand Quiz Set 3

1st section

1 The use of decision models.

A. Is possible when the variables value is known B. Reduces the scope of judgement & intuition known with certainty in decision-making

C. Require the use of computer software

D.

2 Every mathematical model.

A. Must be deterministic

B. Requires computer aid for its solution

C.

Represents data in numerical form

D. 3 A physical model is example of.

A. An iconic model

B. An analogue model C.

A verbal model

D. A mathematical model

4 The qualitative approach to decision analysis relies on.

A. Experience

B. Judgement

C. Intuition D.

5 Operations Research, which is a very powerful tool for

A. Research

B. C. Operations D.

6 Who coined the term Operations Research?

A. J.F. McCloskey B. F.N. Trefethen

C. P.F. Adams D.

7 Who defined Operations Research as scientific approach to problem solving for executive management ?

A.

B.

C.

H.M. Wagner (c is correct)

D.

8 Who defined Operations Research as an aid for the executive in marketing his decisions by providing him with the quantitative information based on the scientific method of analysis ?

A.

C. Kitte (a is correct )

B. H.M. Wagner C. D.

9 The term Operations Research was coined in the year

A. 1950 B.

1940 (b is correct)

C. 1978 D. 1960

10 This innovative science of Operations Research was discovered during _____________.

A. Civil War B. World War I C.

World War II (c is correct)

D. Industrial Revolution

11 Operations Research was known as an ability to win a war without really going in to a _____________.

A. Battle field B. Fighting C. War D.

Both A and B (d is correct)

12 Who defined Operations Research as scientific method of providing executive departments with a quantitative basis for decisions regarding the operations under their control?

A.

Morse and Kimball (1946) (A is correct)

B.