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The document outlines examination questions for project engineering students at Tribhuvan University, covering various topics such as project characteristics, life cycles, risk management, project appraisal, and techniques for project formulation. Candidates are instructed to answer in their own words and assume suitable data where necessary. The questions also include practical applications like Earned Value Analysis (EVA) and project control cycles.

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The document outlines examination questions for project engineering students at Tribhuvan University, covering various topics such as project characteristics, life cycles, risk management, project appraisal, and techniques for project formulation. Candidates are instructed to answer in their own words and assume suitable data where necessary. The questions also include practical applications like Earned Value Analysis (EVA) and project control cycles.

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‘TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Examination Control Division 2076 Chaitra Sub jeck.- Ein} Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. Attempt All questions. The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks. Assume suitable data if necessary. Discuss citing project characteristics. How a project can be differentiated form other permanent systems? 5} Mention project life cycle and discuss various activities carried out in each phase of a project. {6] 3. Define bilateral, multilateral and joint venture project. Explain the major elements that influence the external environment of a project. (344) 4. Explain the necessity of an appraisal in a project. Explain in detail the techniques of project formulation. : [44] 5. What is dummy activity? Write down the use of critical path in a CPM network diagram. Find all the components of CPM from the following information. Use AOA method. [1+3+13] Baa xv SN. | Activity [ Duration (week) | Predecessor i A i = 2 B 3 = 3 c 2 AB 4 Dis cats B 3 Ree} 3 B. 6 F 1 Cpa 7 G 3 D 8 H 4 DE 9 T 5 TG 6. Define resource leveling and smoothing? Prepare a 4 level WBS of any engineering project of yours interest. (244) 7. As a project manager how will you control the project during implementation phase? Explain with an aid of project control cycle. [6] 8. A project has a planned budget of Rs. 30,00,000 and schedule of 24 months. During its implementation you have monitored the following data: Perform EVA and comment on the performance and also the draw S-curve to forecast the final completion budget and schedule. {8} Months 3 10 is, 20, ‘Work completed 20% 45% 60% 70%. Actual Expenditure (Rs) | 7,00,000 | 13,00,000 | 20,00,000 | 24,00,000 Or, How EVA is used in controlling cost of a project during project implementation. Explain EVA with 3 different examples requiring different approach in control. 9. Define project risk management. What is qualitative and quantitative risk analysis? What are the major steps thet you take in managing risks? (2+644] 10, What is capital budgeting? Explain its features. [243] Examination Control Division | programme | 2. 4. 5. ‘TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY a INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING ce x Tatas Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. Attempt All questions. The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks. Assume suitable data if necessary. a) What is project? Explain its dimensions and characteristics. [245] b) Explain different environments within which a project need to be conducted. (5 a) Why project appraisal is necessary for initiating a project? What are the major aspects that needed to be considered for carrying out the appraisal of a hydropower project? Discuss. [2+6) b) Explain in detail the procedure for developing the project proposal. (6) a) Why schedule is important in planning a project? Find all the components of CPM from the following information. Use AOA method. B+14] S.N | Activity | Duration (month) | Predecessor | Successor 1 A 1 jee ¢D 2s |taeB 3 - E BH| mac 2 A BG Ci Ea) 2 A H cia | 5 B LIK Gn anne 1 c 1 ieee 3 Cot ole Seleen 3 D LEK 9 I 5 ERGH L 10] 3 1 E,GH L cal K ao EG, M 2s 1 I, - 13, | M 2 K 5 b) Prepare a bar chart of an irrigation project mentioning at least 6 activities. Also show the milestones in a chart. 7 a) What is project control cycle? Explain it with elements of control,” [244] b) Perform EVA on the basis of following given information of “Earthquake Affected Monasteries Reconstruction Project” (EMRP) which was monitored after 6 months of its implementation, State controlling statements on the basis of your evaluation. [8] ‘Standard Monitored information Descriptions of project | (Budget/Plan) | Descriptions of project regarding progress information (Completed) 1. Number of monasteries 753 units 1. Reconstructed 179 units to be reconstructed monasteries 2, Reconstruction project aes a 30 months | 2. Average expended reconstruction cost per Rs. 7.8 millions 3. Average reconstruction | 2 9 3 illions unit cost per unit a) Define risk, its types and sources. As a project manager how would you rectify the possible risk on your project? Give your answer considering all possible steps falls under Risk Management, (0) b) What are the sources of project finance? A project has an initial investment of Rs. 3,00,000 which gives annual return of Rs. 50,000 for & years. The salvage value after 8 years will be Rs, 10,000. Make your investment decision based on ARR, Payback period, IRR and Profitability index (PI) method. +4] ee Examination Control Division [zomvane BCE, BEL, BAG pass Marks | 32 TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY B INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE, Full Marks, | 80 BGE. 2076 Ashwin Vt Subject: - Project Engineering (CE 701) _ Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. Attempt AHL questions. The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks, Assume suitable data if necessary. . a) Define project. Explain the how technology and capital can be transferred in a joint venture project with a suitable example? b) Differentiate between a goal and objective of the project. Explain goal setting criteria of a project with a suitable example, a) Write down three number of objectives and three number of limitations of any project proposal. Explain a good project proposal should give answer of which types of questions. b) Differentiate between project appraisal and project formulation. Explain in details about techniques of project formulation. a) Define Work break down Structure (WBS) with example specifying levels and code. b) Draw network diagram. Compute EST, EFT, LST, LFT, TF, FF, interfering float and independent float. Write down the significance of calculating total float in network analysis. Activity A_|B[ Cc [DJE[FIG] H[T Predecessor - {ATA [AIBICID[GEIEG Successor _|B,C,D/E[F,A(G|HIT [tT] - | - Duration@ayy| 5 [4] 2 [3{211 13 2 a) Define monitoring, evaluation and controlling. What are the major difficulties faced by a project manager in implementing the project control system in Nepal. ) 50 units of plantation have to be done in 3 weeks period, Per unit cost of plantation is estimated as Rs 2500 of which progress monitoring was done 1 week after the work was started, Only 20 units of plantation was found completed and the account record showed that the actual expenditure per unit was Rs 2500. Perform EVA and comment on the performance, ) Define project risk. Write down tools and techniques used for risk identification in a [2+4] [2+6) (343) +4] (8) [16] BH) (6) project. As being a engineering student, how do you carry out risk response planning. [2+4+4] b) Is preference shares are sources of project finance? Explain it, Explain about the determinants of capital structure decision made in any business firm. wee [2+4] assat 05 ‘TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING 2074 Chaitra Subject: - Project Engineering (CE702) Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable, Attempt All questions. The figures in the margin indicate, Full Marks. Assume suitable data if necessary. 2) Describe that the specified job/task is a project? Write the major activities carried out in the implementation phase of a project? b) Explain in detail the project operates in dynamic environment. a) Write various analysis to be carried out for project appraisal. b) Explain in details about the contents of writing a good project proposal. a) Draw CPM network diagram and compute EST, EFT, LST, LFT, TF, FF, IntF and IF from the information given below. Compute project duration and mark the critical path... Activity A([Bl¢ (De |F [Go [Hu Ir Duration(week) [3 [2 [0 [4 [7 [5 [8 Predecessor -_|- [A [A [BC [BC [DE [F IGH b) Explain total float and independent float, 2) Explain project control cycle and write the factors that should be considered during the quality control of a project. ) 50 units of plantation have to be done in 4 weeks period. Per unit cost of plantation is estimated as Rs. 200 of which progress monitoring was done 3 weeks after the work was started. Only 60% work was found completed and the account record showed that the actual expenditure for plantation per unit was Rs. 300. Perform EVA and ‘comment on works. a) Define risk and its types. How could you manage risk in a project effectively? Justify (4+4] [8] {8] [8] (12) 4) [4+4] (81 with risk management cycle. [24642] b) What are the sources of project finance? A firm has equity capital consisting of 5000 ordinary share@ Rs 100 per share and Rs. 3,00,000 preference share at 12% interest per year and Rs 2,00,000 loan at 10% interest per year. If firm's eaming before interest and tax is Rs 3,50,000 and tax rate applicable is 25% determine earning per share and book value. oH [6] 05 TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY 7 INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level _ BE Examination Control Division | programme | RP? L— : 2075 Ashwin Parte Avi Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. Attempt All questions. ‘The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks + Assiume suitable data if necessary. : SANN . 8) Explain the importance of project appraisal. Differentiate between technique and finance proposal of a project. 8] b) Discuss the techniques of project formulation. [8] 2. a) Explain project appraisal and its importance. [8] 'b) Describe the essence of writing a good proposal. (8] 3. a) Draw CPM network diagram and compute ES, EF, LS, TF, FF, IntF and IF from the information given below. Also compute project duration and mark the critical path. [12] Aalivity, AlB]C/D. E|[F]G{HI[T Duration@week) | 5 [4[0{6{|7 [8 | 6 [3] 2 Predecessor =p TATA [Bc [Bc | DE | F | GH b) Write the advantages of Bar chart. 14] 4, a) What would be the impact on project due to unmanaged risk in project? Write down risks in project in different phases of project life cycle. (81 ) Explain and justify that risk transfer and risk reduction are techniques of risk response planning in any project. (8) 5. a) Explain project control cycle and write the factors to be considered during quality control of a project. (3] b) Describe project finance. Capital structure of a firm consists of 500 ordinary share @ Rs 100/share and 300 preference share @ Rs 100/share at 15% interest per year. Firm has a loan of 30,000 @ 12% per year firms earning before interest and tax is 40,000, Determine earning per shiare and book value. Tax rate = 40% Is] a8 t a ‘TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING ¢ | BCE, BEL, © | BGE, [Link] a | Pass Marks | 32 any ject Engines ering (CE700)_ Candidates are requifed to give their answers in their own words as fer as practicable. ¢ Y Attempt All questions. Y The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks. ere ~ ¥ Assume suitable data if necessary. P? oid co i S oo oe 1. a) Define project. List out all characteristics of project 233) 1b) Define project environment. Explain external environment with exemple, 4] 2. a) Why do we prepare project proposal? Explain the process of writing project proposal. [1+5] 1) List out all techniques of project formulation. Briefly discuss the methods of feasibility analysis. [246] |, 3: a), Prepare a bar chart of any engineering project consisting of at least 6 activities. (5) Find all components of given CPM network, 11342 ‘Activity eee |eC [SDs] El eres |Get elen| ened |sns (eet Durations erate ela (ss ost) | |e) ee oe re | ee Preeossos = LAT B IBLAD [ADIC| C_{RHITFI/ BGI Successors (pElH RG ILIKE] LTT yoKET - [= 7 What is significance of critical path analysis? 4.) Most of the construction projects in Nepal have poor project implementation with ‘me and cost overrun Justify your answer highlighting the points on causes of project delay. 5] b) Define quality and Discuss on its control techniques. 133] 6) Suppose you are making brick for construction work. Suppose the following are your plan. Project Plan: ‘9 Shours to make a total of 1000 bricks © Budgeted cost per brick is $ 0.05 ‘o. Total budget is $ 50.00 for brick ingredients (or $ 10/hr) “> Progress report at end of 1“ hour { é - 150 bricks have been made ~ Total actual cost of ingredients used for 150 bricks is $ 9.00 Use eamed value to examine progress and also comment on performances. (C3) 5, Define Risk and Project Risk, Briefly explain the types of project risk. How could you manage the risk in a project effectively? Justify with risk management cycle, [24246] b) Define the term capital budgeting decision. A five years project has initial investment of Rs.1,00,000 with Rs.40,000 salvage value. The average gross income of five years is calculated as Rs.18000. Calculate ARR of project if tax applicable is 50%. Depreciation is straight line. List out features of sound capital structure. A firm has equity capital consisting of 3000 ordinary share @ Rs 100 per share, Rs.3,00,000 preference share at an interest of 12% per year and loan of Rs.9,00,000 borrowed at an interest rate of 10% per year. The firm wants to raise Rs.15,00,000 more to finance its investment and is gouge ig altematize metigds gf financing O# Tolisgpe 4,000 comm pies Rs. 100 each, 5,00,000 preference share @ 12% Tanda Bae 300, 109 Rs! interest and Gi) To issue 3000 common shares @ Rs.100; to issue 4,00,000 preference share at an interest rate of 12% and to borrow Rs.8,00,000 at 10% interest. If the firm’s earnings before interest and tax is Rs.5,00,000 and the tax rate applicable is 25%, determine earning per share to decide on the best alternatives. [143] [245] | | o ‘TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING pe fae ae BEL Examination Control Division | programme | 5, eB Pass Marks | 32 2074 Ashwin Year / Wil | Time | Shr. - Project Engineering (CE701) Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable, Attempt All questions. The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks, Assume suitable data if necessary. ASA8] a) Defin * “Describe Joint Venture Project and Possibility of Technology Transfer througl. D+4] b) What is Project Enviconment? How does political environment affect project in Nepal? (+4) 2. a) Describe the importance of project appraisal. Explain the difference between Economic Appraisal and Financial Appraisal. +4] b) Define Project Proposal. Differentiate between Technical Proposal and Financial proposal. How does client evaluate the proposal for awarding the contract of Construction and Consulting works? [14243] 3. a) Define Project plan. Explain the advantages of planning Engineering Projects. [143] b) Define Total Float, Free Float and independent float. Draw a CPM network and Find EST, EFT, LST, LET, TF, FF, IntF and IndF. Show critical path also. [16] Activity A Bic |D[E/F/G/MII[T Successor |B, C,D|E|F,H,1/G/H|I [1 [3 |y Duration-Days [2 314 5 [41312 [1 [213 ©) Define resource schedule. Differentiate between resource levelling and resource smoothening. (4] 4, a) Define Monitoring and Evaluating. Explain project control cycle with suitable example, (+5) b) Define quality. Differentiate between quality assurance and quality control. As a site engineer what steps would you follow to control quality? [14243] 5. a) Define project. risk. Differentiate between internal and external risks. What are the sources of internal risks in Nepal in the present context? Explain internal risks for the implementation of hydropower project in Nepal. [1424242] ) Define Risk Management. Describe the steps of risk management. [+4] 6. a) Define Project Finance. What are the features of sound and appropriate capital structure? A company has total Capital of Rs 1500000 which consists of Rs. 400000 shares, Rs. 200,000 preference share issued at 12% interest per year and Remaining Joan issued @ 8% interest. Calculate EPS if earnings before interest and tax in a year is Rs 300,000 and tax rate is 20%, [14242] 'b) Define Capital Budgeting and explain its importance. What are the methodologies of evaluating projects financially and Which method is most reliable? [14242] tHe Examination Control Division | p, SS88 1 _ mistiyavunvensmy | Zaam, INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level Full Marks | 80 2073 Shrawan ____ Subject: -Projeet Engineering (CE70 Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable Attempt All questions. The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks, Assume suitable data if necessary. 4) Discuss project phases and life cycle giving examples of activities carried out in different phases and stages of life cycle. oR Classify project and discuss its characteristics in detail including the importance of good project environment. Define project proposal. A well prepared project proposal should give answer of what types of question, explain it. Discuss elaborately about different aspect to be considered [10] in feasibility study of a road project. [24245] a) List down planning tools used in any project. Milestones chart is improved version of a bar chart, Justify it, with example. Explain WBS. | [24442] ») Draw a network diagram and find out EST, EFT, LST, LFT, TF, FF independent float, interfering float, project completion time of a building project having following details. What is the significance of critical path in thé network analysis? Immediate Predecessot [= T - [-TATA[B [CTC|D[ERG/H Activity A{B{Ci/DTETFTG/H/I[ 7 [Kk Duration (Weeks) lo} 2[olstslatela fist 7 [9 4, ) What is the difference between evaluation and controlling? Discuss about elements of Project control. ») For a particular project budgeted cost of work schedule was Rs, 9,50,000 and budgeted value of the work performed was Rs.8,00,000 at a point of reporting date ie at 20 weeks from starting date. But, the actual cost of work performed was Rs. 10,00,000 and the project completion time is 45 weeks. The project having estimated cost of Rs. 50,00,000. Based on above information, draw features of that project and comment on each parameter of eamed value analysis. 8) How risk can be identified and analyzed for a rural road project, Explain the procedure. | ») What are the methods that could be used in risk management after identifying major risk. Justify giving suitable example how risk transfer is taken as risk response planning Define the term project finance and what are the sources of financing in any project? Write down and explain about the determinants of capital structure decision to be undertaken for investment proposal. Write short notes on: (any two) : i) Cost-benefit analysis ii) Resource leveling iii) PMIS iv) Project software 013] 65] 7 (5] [5] [3+5] [5«2] o ‘TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING 2072 Chaitra / Part 1/1 __ Subject: - Project Engineering (CE701) Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. Attempt AU questions. ‘The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks. Assume suitable data if necessary. . a) Define project. Explain the characteristics of project with appropriate examples. (44) b) How project goal or objectives are set? Explain goal setting criteria. eae a) What are the objectives of project appraisal? Explain Financial and Technical Appraisal in detail. [24] 'b) Define project proposal. Discuss cost benefit analysis for a road project. RH] a) Define planning and scheduling. Prepare a Linked Bar-chart for a construction project with at least 10 activities. [244] b) Define Critical Activities and Float. Draw a CPM network [AOA or AON] and find EST, EFT, LST, LFT, TF, FF, IntF and IndF. [2+546] Activity Ale {¢(> JelF |@jH [i (i [kK Tr Predecessor__|- |- [A |AB |B |CGD [Dp |D [EH [EA [RGY [L Duration Days | 1 ae ce LS coe ae EJ 2 4 ©) What is WBS? Discuss importance of WBS. (4) a): Define Monitoring and Control. Explain why project controlling is difficult in Nepal. [3+3] b) What is EVA? A construction work had to be completed in 10 days with 50 labour days at Rs 1000 per day i.e with total cost of Rs 50,000. At the end of third day, only 25% work was completed with the use of 18 labour days at Rs 800 per day. Perform earned value analysis and comment on the performances. [45] OR i Define quality. Explain how quality can be controlled in construction of urban roads. (6 a) Define Project Risk. How risk can be analysed? Explain with example of hydropower project. (+4) b) How risk can be. managed? Explain how you manage three risks in hydropower project you identified above. i [5] Define Capital Budgeting decision. Explain its importance. Calculate Explain ARR of a project with initial cost of Rs. 100000 and salvage! value of Rs 20000 after 5 years. Stream of income in year 1 to year 5 are Rs. 15,000; 20,000; 25,000; and 20,000 Tax rate is 25%. Assume suitable method of depreciation. ' (142+2] Write short notes on: (any two) [2] i) Project life cycle ! Planning software MS project ) Elements of project control iv) Environmental analysis for project formulation oO ‘TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING 2071 Chaitra Subject: - Project Engineering ( Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable, Attempt All questions. The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks. Assume suitable data if necessary. Define Project. Elaborate Labor intensive, Capital Intensive, Joint Venture and Multilateral projects. Explain various elements of task environment. [2+4+4] a) What is project appraisal? Explain marketing, management and environmental appraisal. / [246] b) Define project proposal. Explain in brief about procedure for developing a project. proven, [6° a). Draw the network diagram of the given project having following activities. Obtain project duration, critical path, TF, FF and interfering float. Prepare the resource aggregation chart and allocate the mason using early start schedule, [845] ‘Activity [ Duration (days) | Mason (per day) 12 3 i 1 23 3 2 2-4 4 4 \ 25 2 2 | 3.10 3 2 4 46 2 3 47 4 3 s 59. 4 4 68 2 2 79 4 I i hy 89 3 2 9-1 3 Ae | 10-11 2 ie | 11-12 2 i b) Discuss on Work Breakdown Structure: BI a) Define Monitoring and Evaluation. Explain project eontrol cycle, [244] b)_ Why cost control is important? A contractor agreed to build 50 doghouses in 90 days at a price of $1000 per unit. 20 days later, the contractor has finished 10 doghouses ‘with an actual cost of $8500. What is the status of the project? Hy ©) What is PERT? Discuss with example. 41 Define Risk. Explain various sources of project risks. Describe important steps of risk ‘management. [24545] a) What is capital structure planning? Discuss with examples. [5] b) What is capital budgeting decision? Explain its importance. Discuss Net present value used in capital budgeting decision. 5] OR What are the sources of financing large projects? ae oy | | a ‘TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY Examination Control Division [Programme | BCE, BEL, [Link], A858] INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING = [La 2072 Kartik [Wear /Part_/1V/T_ ‘Subject: - Project Engineering (CE70/) Candidates ae required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable Attempt All questions. ‘AU questions carry equal marks. “Assume suitable data if necessary. . a) Explain Work Breakdown Structure as a tool of project planning and state the importance of project planning, b) Draw the CPM network diagram (or Precedence diagram) from the following activity relationships: Compute total minimum project time of completion, critical activities and ES, EF, LS, LF, TF, FF, Int and IndF. ‘Activity A [B|c[D[E [FG Tay ‘Duration 3 5[ 5 [6] 2 3) 4 [216 Predecessor | - | A) A |A|BC|C]DEF|D [GH Successor | BCD |[ETEF|G| G [Gl T Ci - ‘Also mark the critical path in the network diagram. a) Define project and explain it's characteristics in brief What are the major differences between project management and traditional management? Explain about the extemal environment of the project, b): Define project formulation and project appraisal. Write the procedure for developing a project proposal. What are the drawbacks of -cost-benefit “analysis of project, formulation? a) Why project planning is necessary to. operate any’ project in’ dynamic énvironment? Linked bar chart is one of planning tool in project scheduling justify this statement with suitable example. Is there limitations of this chart? * 'b) Find out the expected time of each contractor to complete a given project having following details. Also, find out which contractor you prefer for operation and why? Contractor [to [tt | tp A 5 [7113 B 6 [ii | 12 Cc 3,517 a) Discuss "monitoring, evaluation and control" is a must to succeed in a project. Explain project management information system and justify "the right information at the right time reduces the risk of wrong decision". b) Explain the term ‘project finance’ and describe features of sound capital structures. Write down and explain with example what are the factors to be considered to take capital structure decision. a) Define risk management planning. Explain in details about internal and external risks in project. Justify giving suitable example how risk reduction is taken as risk response planning. b) A project has total capacity of $1,000,000 which consists of 4,000 shares @ $100; $300,000 preference shares @ 18% interest; and remaining loan @15% interest, Earning before income and tax in a year is $200,000. Compute the Earning per Share (EPS) and Book Value of Share, if Tax Rate is 20%. o ‘Ruse INSTITUTE Examination Controi Biv 2070 Chaitra Fing (CE701) VY Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words es far as practicable, ¥ Attempt Ail questions. Y The figures in the margin indicate Fuld Marks VY Assume suitable data if necessary: 1. Differentiate between labour intensive and capital intensive projects with example? Explain project Goal seting gritjeal with an aid of suitable example. 345] NF 2, Define project formulation and project appraisal. Describe procedure for developing a project proposal. [242-8] 3. a) Explain Bar chart with its advantages and limitations, (8) b) Define the term planning and explain the features of good project planning? Find all the components of CPM trom the following information: [4412] (CSN | Activity [Duration | Predecessor | Successor 1 A i 3 = D 2 BO) 6 = EGI Ca c 2 = F L4 D i = A 1 ic} > Sele ae ees B H r6 Panis aS Cc T 7 |G 7 B.D zi i 8 Hee oe ee = ED jj 4 BE ei 4, a) Justify the statement “quality costs more, but lack of quality costs even more” giving ‘examples of total quality cost included to achieve good quality. (6) b) A construction company is planned to fix 100 units of precast window in 20 days with a budget of 25 fakhs. The progress status was reviewed on 10 days from date of start of fixing and only 40 units were fixed with the expenses of 9 lakhs. Find out all the parameters of eamed value analysis and comment on its performance. [6] | 5. Define risk and risk management, Explain about internai risk of any construction project that is facing by a Nepalese construction company. Explain with suitable example risk transfer. (2+842] 6. a) Define Capital Stricture. XYZ company has total capital of Rs.10,00,000 which consists of 40% share and 60% loan issued @ 12% interest. It requires Rs.20,00,000 more to invest in a project and is considering for following three options. [+61 i) Rs.8,00,000 share and Rs.12,00,000 loan @14% interest ii) Rs.S,00,000 share; Rs.7,00,000 preference share @15% interest and Rs.8,00,000 Joan @14% interest and iii) Rs.10,00,009 share and Rs.10,00,000 preference share @ 15% interest. intere: and fax ina year is Rs.5,00,000 and tax b) Define Capit ‘ion, Explain ARR or rei appropriate m that Govemment should take to attract private sector in Hydropower projects a Examination Control Division | programme | 8CE BEL 01 TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING 2071 Shawan, (rae Part_|IV/1 ~ Project Engineering (CE70/) __ Subjee Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. Attempt All questions. The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks, Assume suitable data if necessary. a) Define project. Explain any four characteristics of engineering projects. [ira] b) What is Project Environment? Explain Task Environment in detail. +4] a) Elaborate the statement “Technical Appraisal is most important in project”. (6) b) Define Technical and Financial proposal. Explain the contents of Technical proposal. [2+4] a) Draw a network diagram and find EST, EFT, LST, LFT, TF, FF independent float and interfering float of building project having following details. What is the significance of critical path in the network diagram, (12+2} [Predecessor - | - TTBTETC TAF [CE [DG Activity A] BTC TDITE TF TG [HT 5 Duration (in weeks) | 6 [10111] 9 [3] 8 ]iz[ 8 [7 1 4 b) What are the steps in project planning process? Write down work breakdown structure (WBS) for a building project and why itis necessary in construction project? [5+5): a) Define project Monitoring and Evatuation: Explain project control cycle. (24) b) Define Quality. List various factors affecting quality of projects in Nepal. Differentiate between Quality Assurance and Quality Control. [24242] a) What is Risk? Explain various types of risks in project. [+s} b) List different types of risks for the implementation of hydropower projects in Nepal and recommend appropriate risk response plan for those risks. (6) Explain capital structure planning and features of sound capital structure. A project cost Rs.50,000 and has a scrap value of Rs.10,000. it stream of income before depreciation and taxes during first year through five years is Rs.10,000; Rs.12,000; Rs.14,000; Rs.16,000 and Rs 20,000. Assume 30% tax rate depreciation on straight line basis. Calculate ARR of the project. [46] a ‘TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Full Marks | Pass Marks iubject: - Project Engineering (CE70)) : Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable, Aitempt All questions. The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks, Assume suitable data if necessary. v a v v Differentiate between Bilateral, Multilateral and Joint Venture project with example? Discuss the external environment in which a project is operated. [446] 2. Define concept of project appraisal. Explain about contents of technical and financial Proposal. Also explain input analysis of project formulation, (2+743] 3. a) Construct the CPM network for a project with following activities: (16 Activities [A]B[C TDTE[F[G]AH] 1s Predecessor | - | - | AB|B]A|C/EF|DF|GH|I Days Aaa) ee [ee eo el ete eo es 8 [9 Find: i) Critical path ii) Project completion time tii) EST, EFT, LST, LFT, Total float, Free float (F;), independent float ([4F) and Interferring float (If) b) Define the terms resource histogram, resource levelling limited resourcé allocation and work break structure, [2424242] 4. a) Write the concept of Monitoring, Evaluation and Controlling and also explain project control cycle, B+4] b) Why cost control is important in project? 15 houses were to be completed in three months with per unit cost of Rs 25,00,000/-. In one month 4 houses were completed with total expenditure of Rs 96,00,000/- use eam value analysis to find the status of the project. Bea] 5. Define isk’, Explain various sources of project risk. Elaborate risk response planning. [145-4] 6. Define the term project financing. Explain features of capital structure planning. A project has total capital of Rs 5,00,[Link] consists of 2000 shares @ Rs 100, 1,50,000 preference share 18% interest and remaining loan @ 14% interest. Earning before interest and tax in a year js Rs 1,00,000. Calculate EPS and book value of share if tax rate is 25% [2+444] tie 0 ‘TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING _ Examination Control Division | Programme a 2069 Chaitra [Yea Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. Attempt Au questions. The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks, “Assume suitable data if necessary. Define a project. Explain the characteristies of project and project life cycle indetil, (2+4+4] Define project appraisal. Write procedure for developing « project proposal. Discuss on techniques of project formulation. [24446] 2), Why scheduling:is important in planning phase of project? Find all the components of CPM fiom the following information: BH3) SN | Activity | Duration Gays) | Suocessor 1 A 2 DE 2 B 3 DEHI 3 C 3 HL 4 D 4 xe 3 E 2 G 6 EF 4 I 7 G A, I 8 H 3 7 9 i 2 5 10 1 3 : +) Prepare a work breakdown structure and draw simple bar chart of a project which includes at least twelve activities. BS) a) What are the factors that cause difficulties in project? 14) +) You have a project that is scheduled to be completed in 10 days at a budgeted cost of Re.1,00,000/- , After the completion of 6 days, you do an analysis and you determined the job is 70% of work is complete and the expenditure js Rs.65.000/ Based on this, ilata is your work performance is on track? Perform EVA and comment on your own performance. 6] ¢) Define quality. What are the techniques of quality control in @ project? [+4] OR Explain the relationship between cost, schedule and quality in a project Why we need analysis of project risk? Explain about sources of risk in a project. What do you mean by qualitative and quantitative risk analysis? [2444] What is capital budgeting decision? Why it is important? A hydropower project costs Ro 30 crore, Life is expected to be 40 years and salvage. value is Rs.10 crore. Annual Beem is Rs.6 crore and annual © and M cost is 3% of initial cost, Is it worthwhile to invest if MARR is 10? Use PW and BCR methods to evaluate. [24246] ee al i Subject: - Project Engineerin; ‘TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY (Exam. “Regular /Back SNSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level [BE Full Marks | 6 écamination Control Division | oa, BCE, BEL. fe tas éxamination Con! S100 | programme | BEX,BCT, | Pass Marks") 22° > [~~ BME 2068 Bafshakh ‘Year /Part_[IV/1 Pe 1 f ws Y Candidates are required to give their enswers in their own words sagas ¥ Attempt any Five questions. V. The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks, \ Assume suitable data if necessary. 1, 8) Define a project end clessify it?, Name the characteristics of a project and describe ‘what you mean by temporary teamlorganization ina project. 3] _..b)_Name project life and explain how you set goals in a project by giving exemple of one goal and verifying te same with the criteria of goal setting. [8] 2, For aproject, following durations are given: ug) SN [Activity | Durations [Precedence | Successor re ae 3a" aa B pal nin i é = ¥F 3 Cc 7 = Gl - 4[—D 8 = =I 5 = 9A} oe 6 F a B mi : ~ 7 g 3 r¢ LJ. sale 3 D LS 2. i 4 ERGH = : io | _F 5 ELF, GH = ‘Find EST, EFT, LST, LFT, TH, FF. Show crtichl path and find duration. 3.8) Define PERT and discuss its uses, Project AandB have to, tm and ty as 5, 8, 12 and 6, 8, 11 fespectively. Find Mean and Standard Deviation, Which project is better and more certain? \ [8] 'b) What are Gantt chart and discuss abot resource allocation and smoothing. | 4, 8) Differentiate Monitoring and Controlling. ‘py explaining Project Control Cycle. Explain the concept of Bamed Value. ‘Analysis used for controlling cost. [8] +b) Define Work Breakdown Structure? Write its importance and use. _ 8 5.” a) Explain the importances of ‘Budgeting. Name different types of budgets and explain : _ Capital Budgeting decision and Budgeting prasess, = [8] b) Describe Socio Economic survey ang also social and ordinary cost benefit analysis. {8] 6, Write short notes on: (any bo) c. (8+8] 2) Environmental problems and type of impacts 1b) Project Management Information System (PMIS) ~ ) Linear Programming * 4) Goalsetting in aproject “4 + k ss 7, Write short notes on! : #. : 2) WBS and its uses b) Feedback Control System a c) Manpower Levelling vd) Cashflowability and Capital Structure : we! 2 a ‘TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY - INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Regular /Back BE [Full Maris [80 Examination Control Division | Programme Bow BEL BEX. | pass Marka | 32 2068 Chaitra ‘Year /Part [IV/i Time ‘Subject. ~ Project Engi Candidates are required to give their answers in ¥ Attempt any Five questions, ¥ The figures in the margin indicate Full Marks, Y Assume suitable data if necessary, if <2 Pefine ‘project’. Elaborate the statement ‘A. project has definite tinie limit’, Explain also la SMART ciitetia of goal seting with suitable example, (24343 Opes the use of Gantt Chart. Using Gantt chart; estimate the project completion

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