Question 1
1.
In a problem involving capital budgeting applications, the 0-1 variables designate the acceptance or rejection of the different projects.
AnswerTrue
False
Question 2
1.
In a 0-1 integer programming problem involving a capital budgeting application (where xj = 1, if project j is selected, xj = 0, otherwise) the constraint x1 – x2 ? 0 implies that if project 2 is selected, project 1 can not be selected.
AnswerTrue
False
Question 3
1.
The solution to the LP relaxation of a maximization integer linear program provides an upper bound for the value of the objective function.
AnswerTrue
False
Question 4
1.
If we are solving a 0-1 integer programming problem with three decision variables, the constraintx1 +x2 ? 1 is a mutually exclusive constraint.
AnswerTrue
False
Question 5
1.
If we are solving a 0-1 integer programming problem, the constraintx1 ?x2 is a conditional constraint.
AnswerTrue
False
Question 6
1.
A conditional constraint specifies the conditions under which variables are integers or real variables.
AnswerTrue
False
Question 7
1.
If the solution values of a linear program are rounded in order to obtain an integer solution, the solution is
Answer
always optimal and feasible | ||
sometimes optimal and feasible | ||
always optimal but not necessarily feasible | ||
never optimal and feasible |
Question 8
1.
If we are solving a 0-1 integer programming problem, the constraintx1 =x2 is a __________ constraint.
Answer
multiple choice | ||
mutually exclusive | ||
conditional | ||
corequisite |
Question 9
1.
You have been asked to select at least 3 out of 7 possible sites for oil exploration. Designate each site as S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, and S7. The restrictions are:
Restriction 1. Evaluating sites S1 andS3 will prevent you from exploring site S7.
Restriction 2. Evaluating sites S2or
S4 will prevent you from assessing site S5.
Restriction 3. Of all the sites, at least 3 should be assessed.
Assuming that Si is a binary variable, write the constraint(s) for the second restriction
Answer
S2 +S5 ? 1 | ||
S4 +S5 ? 1 | ||
S2 +S5 + S4 +S5 ? 2 | ||
S2 +S5 ? 1, S4 +S5 ? 1 |
Question 10
1.
The solution to the linear programming relaxation of a minimization problem will always be __________ the value of the integer programming minimization problem.
Answer
greater than or equal to | ||
less than or equal to | ||
equal to | ||
different than |
Question 11
1.
The Wiethoff Company has a contract to produce 10000 garden hoses for a customer. Wiethoff has 4 different machines that can produce this kind of hose. Because these machines are from different manufacturers and use differing technologies, their specifications are not the same.
Write the constraint that indicates they can purchase no more than 3 machines.
Answer
Y1 + Y2 + Y3+ Y4 ? 3 | ||
Y1 + Y2 + Y3+ Y4 = 3 | ||
Y1 + Y2 + Y3+ Y4 ?3 | ||
none of the above |
Question 12
1.
In a capital budgeting problem, if either project 1 or project 2 is selected, then project 5 cannot be selected. Which of the alternatives listed below correctly models this situation?
Answer
x1 + x2 + x5 ? 1 | ||
x1 + x2 + x5 ?1 | ||
x1 + x5 ? 1, x2 + x5 ? 1 | ||
x1 – x5 ? 1, x2 – x5 ? 1 |
Question 13
1.
The Wiethoff Company has a contract to produce 10000 garden hoses for a customer. Wiethoff has 4 different machines that can produce this kind of hose. Because these machines are from different manufacturers and use differing technologies, their specifications are not the same.
Write a constraint to ensure that if machine 4 is used, machine 1 will not be used.
Answer
Y1 + Y4 ? 0 | ||
Y1 + Y4 = 0 | ||
Y1 + Y4 ? 1 | ||
Y1 + Y4 ? 0 |
Question 14
1.
Max Z = 5×1 + 6×2
Subject to: 17×1 + 8×2 ? 136
3×1 + 4×2 ? 36
x1, x2 ? 0 and integer
What is the optimal solution?
Answer
x1 = 6, x2 = 4, Z = 54 | ||
x1 = 3, x2 = 6, Z = 51 | ||
x1 = 2, x2 = 6, Z = 46 | ||
x1 = 4, x2 = 6, Z = 56 |
Question 15
1.
In a 0-1 integer programming model, if the constraint x1-x2 = 0, it means when project 1 is selected, project 2 __________ be selected.
Answer
can also | ||
can sometimes | ||
can never | ||
must also |
Question 16
1.
Binary variables are
Answer
0 or 1 only | ||
any integer value | ||
any continuous value | ||
any negative integer value |
Question 17
1.
You have been asked to select at least 3 out of 7 possible sites for oil exploration. Designate each site as S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, and S7. The restrictions are:
Restriction 1. Evaluating sites S1 andS3 will prevent you from exploring site S7.
Restriction 2. Evaluating sites S2or
S4 will prevent you from assessing site S5.
Restriction 3. Of all the sites, at least 3 should be assessed.
Assuming that Si is a binary variable, the constraint for the first restriction is
Answer
S1 + S3 + S7 ? 1 | ||
S1 + S3 + S7 ?1 | ||
S1 + S3 + S7 = 2 | ||
S1 + S3 + S7 ? 2 |
Question 18
1.
If we are solving a 0-1 integer programming problem, the constraintx1 ?x2 is a __________ constraint.
Answer
multiple choice | ||
mutually exclusive | ||
conditional | ||
corequisite |
Question 19
1.
Consider the following integer linear programming problem
Max Z = 3x1 + 2x2
Subject to: 3x1 + 5x2? 30
4x1 + 2x2? 28
x1? 8
x1 , x2? 0 and integer
Find the optimal solution.What is the value of the objective function at the optimal solution.Note: The answer will be an integer.Please give your answer as an integer without any decimal point.For example, 25.0 (twenty-five) would be written 25
Answer
Question 20
1.
Consider the following integer linear programming problem
Max Z = 3x1 + 2x2
Subject to: 3x1 + 5x2? 30
5x1 + 2x2? 28
x1? 8
x1 ,x2? 0 and integer
Find the optimal solution.What is the value of the objective function at the optimal solution.Note: The answer will be an integer.Please give your answer as an integer without any decimal point.For example, 25.0 (twenty-five) would be written 25