Economics for Engineers (3140911) MCQs

MCQs of Economic Decisions Making & Engineering Costs & Estimation

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11.
Which of the following is least effected by economies of scale?
(a) Fixed cost
(b) Variable cost
(c) Marginal cost
(d) Average total cost
Answer:

Option (a)

12.
The benefit that is not used because of using resources in one activity instead of using the same resource in another activity is better called as _____.
(a) Sunk cost
(b) Opportunity cost
(c) Book cost
(d) Nonrecurring Cost
Answer:

Option (b)

13.
Which of the following cost are difficult to plan for from a budgeting perspective.
(a) Variable cost
(b) Marginal cost
(c) Recurring cost
(d) Non-recurring cost
Answer:

Option (d)

14.
From the following all are examples of fixed cost except _______ .
(a) Fuel expenses for staff bus
(b) Rent of the premises
(c) Insurance premium for machinery
(d) Interest on borrowed capital
Answer:

Option (a)

15.
Which of the following better describes variable cost ?
(a) Rent of the premises
(b) Fuel expenses for staff bus
(c) Insurance premium for machinery
(d) Interest on borrowed capital
Answer:

Option (b)

16.
Electricity is sold for Rs 12 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for the first 10,000 units each month and Rs. 9 per kWh for all remaining units. If a company uses 14,000 kWh/month, what is its average cost?
(a) Rs. 9.78
(b) Rs. 10.24
(c) Rs. 11.14
(d) Rs. 11.73
Answer:

Option (c)

17.
A company produces a single, high-volume product. One year its production volume was 780,000 units, its fixed costs were Rs 32 lac and its variable costs were Rs, 16 per unit. What was the company's total cost for the year?
(a) 3200000
(b) 3200016
(c) 12480000
(d) 15680000
Answer:

Option (d)

18.
A company produces a single, high-volume product. One year its production volume was 780,000 units, its fixed costs were Rs 32 lac and its variable costs were Rs, 16 per unit. What was the company's average fixed cost for the year?
(a) 3.10
(b) 4.10
(c) 12.23
(d) 14.23
Answer:

Option (b)

19.
A possible objective for NASA might be to support private-sector tourism in space by 2030. Which of the following issues is best suited for solution by engineering economic analysis?
(a) Estimating the cost of sending a person on a space trip.
(b) Choosing the ethical values of possible tourists.
(c) Determining the proper international partners for space tourism.
(d) All of the above
Answer:

Option (a)

20.
A transport company want to a new truck, and three competing truck models have been identified. The costs of the three alternatives vary, as well as their benefits (e.g., maximum payload). What economic criterion should be used in selecting a truck for purchase?
(a) Choose the truck with the lowest cost.
(b) Choose the truck with the highest benefits.
(c) Choose the truck with the highest (cost - benefits).
(d) Choose the truck with the highest (benefits - cost).
Answer:

Option (d)

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