Master Linear Programming: Optimize Solutions with Linear Functions

Question 1

What is the graphical method limited to?

Accepted Answer

Two-variable problems

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Three-variable problems

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Four-variable problems

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Problems with any number of variables

Question 2

What is the dual problem of a maximization linear programming problem?

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A minimization problem

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A maximization problem

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An equality problem

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An infeasible problem

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a solution technique for linear programming?

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Dynamic programming

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Graphical method

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Simplex method

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Interior point method

Question 4

What is the relationship between the objective function and the feasible region in linear programming?

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The objective function is maximized or minimized over the feasible region

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The objective function is minimized over the feasible region

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The objective function is maximized over the feasible region

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The feasible region is maximized over the objective function

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct standard form for a linear programming maximization problem?

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Maximize Z = c1x1 + c2x2

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Minimize Z = -c1x1 - c2x2

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Maximize Z = c1x1 - c2x2

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Minimize Z = -c1x1 + c2x2

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of the simplex method?

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To find the optimal solution to a linear programming problem

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To determine if a linear programming problem is feasible

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To convert a linear programming problem to a standard form

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To find all feasible solutions to a linear programming problem

Question 7

How are the optimal solution and the feasible region in a linear programming problem related?

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The optimal solution is always within the feasible region

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The feasible region is always larger than the optimal solution

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The optimal solution and the feasible region are always the same

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There is no relationship between the optimal solution and the feasible region

Question 8

What is the optimality condition for a linear programming problem?

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All non-basic variables have zero reduced costs

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All reduced costs are non-negative

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All shadow prices are negative

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All decision variables are at their bounds

Question 9

What is the key difference between a primal and a dual linear programming problem?

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The primal problem minimizes the objective function, while the dual problem maximizes it

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The dual problem has more variables than the primal problem

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The feasible region of the primal problem is always larger than the feasible region of the dual problem

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The primal problem and the dual problem have the same constraints

Question 10

Which property is NOT essential for a linear programming problem?

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Continuous decision variables

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Linear objective function

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Linear constraints

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Bounded feasible region

Question 11

In linear programming, the objective function is a mathematical expression that represents:

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The function that is to be optimized (maximized or minimized).

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The constraints that define the feasible region.

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The coefficients of the variables in the decision variables.

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The solution to the linear programming problem.

Question 12

Which of the following is a type of constraint commonly encountered in linear programming?

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Linear inequality

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Exponential equation

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Nonlinear inequality

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Quadratic equation

Question 13

The graphical method in linear programming is suitable for:

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Solving small-scale linear programming problems with two decision variables.

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Solving large-scale linear programming problems with many decision variables.

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Finding an optimal solution for a nonlinear programming problem.

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Determining the feasibility of a linear programming problem.

Question 14

The dual problem in linear programming is:

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A problem that is mathematically equivalent to the original problem.

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A problem that is the opposite of the original problem.

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A problem that is more difficult to solve than the original problem.

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A problem that is irrelevant to the original problem.

Question 15

In an optimal solution to a linear programming problem, which of the following must hold true?

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All constraints are met with equality.

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Some constraints may be met with inequality.

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At least one constraint is violated.

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The objective function is maximized or minimized.

Question 16

Slack variables in linear programming are introduced to:

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Convert inequality constraints into equations.

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Allow for negative values of decision variables.

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Ensure the feasibility of the linear programming problem.

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Determine the optimal solution.

Question 17

What is the primary purpose of introducing a slack variable in linear programming?

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To transform inequality constraints into equalities

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To minimize the objective function value

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To represent the maximum capacity of a resource

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To maximize the size of the feasible region

Question 18

Which method is typically employed to solve linear programming problems with a large number of variables and constraints?

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Interior point method

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Simplex method

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Graphical method

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Branch and bound

Question 19

What is the relationship between a linear programming problem and its dual problem?

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They have the same decision variables and constraints but different objective functions

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They have the same objective function and constraints

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They have the same objective function but different decision variables and constraints

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They have the same decision variables but different objective functions and constraints

Question 20

For which purpose is the graphical method commonly used in linear programming?

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Solving linear programming problems with two decision variables

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Finding the optimal solution to any linear programming problem

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Transforming a linear programming problem into a standard form

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Calculating the shadow prices of the constraints

Question 21

What does it mean when a linear programming problem is considered infeasible?

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There is no solution that satisfies all the constraints

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The objective function has an unbounded optimal value

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The constraints form an empty set

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The optimal solution is at a corner point of the feasible region

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT an assumption of linear programming?

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Existence of multiple optima

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Linearity of objective function and constraints

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Continuity of decision variables

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Bounded feasible region

Question 23

Select the method primarily used to solve linear programming problems:

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Simplex method

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Graphical method

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Dynamic programming

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Branch and bound

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT an application of linear programming?

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Data encryption

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Production scheduling

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Transportation routing

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Financial optimization

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a feasible region in linear programming?

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It is always bounded.

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It is a convex set.

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It may have multiple optimal solutions.

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It can have unbounded edges.

Question 26

What is the name of the graphical method used to solve linear programming problems?

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Corner point method

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Simplex method

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Duality method

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Transportation method

Question 27

What is the purpose of a slack variable in a linear programming problem?

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To convert an inequality constraint into an equality constraint.

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To represent the excess capacity of a resource.

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To indicate whether a constraint is binding.

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To minimize the objective function.

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT an assumption of linear programming?

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The variables can only take integer values.

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The objective function and constraints are linear.

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The feasible region is convex.

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There is a finite optimal solution.

Question 29

What is the difference between a maximization problem and a minimization problem in linear programming?

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The objective function is multiplied by -1 in a minimization problem.

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The constraints are different in a maximization and a minimization problem.

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The feasible region is different in a maximization and a minimization problem.

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The optimal solution is always different in a maximization and a minimization problem.

Question 30

Which statement does NOT describe a characteristic of a standard linear programming model?

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Discrete decision variables

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Linear objective function

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Linear constraints

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Non-negative decision variables

Question 31

What is the primary purpose of introducing slack variables in linear programming?

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To transform inequality constraints into equalities

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To provide additional flexibility in satisfying constraints

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To introduce penalties for violating constraints

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To speed up the solution process

Question 32

For linear programming problems with two decision variables, which method is typically used to find the optimal solution?

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Graphical method

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Simplex method

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Interior point method

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Branch and bound method

Question 33

What is the economic interpretation of a dual variable in a linear programming model?

Accepted Answer

Shadow price

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Marginal benefit

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Opportunity cost

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Reduced cost

Question 34

In the formulation of a linear programming model, what is the initial step typically taken?

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Defining decision variables

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Establishing the objective function

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Creating constraints

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Solving the model

Question 35

Consider the following linear programming problem:
Minimize z = 3x + 4y
Subject to:
x + y ≤ 4
x ≥ 2
y ≥ 1
x, y ≥ 0
What is the optimal solution to this problem?

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x = 2, y = 2

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x = 3, y = 1

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x = 1, y = 3

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x = 0, y = 4

Question 36

In the context of ethical decision-making using linear programming, which of the following is a primary consideration?

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Ensuring fair distribution of resources

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Minimizing time spent on calculations

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Providing clear documentation of the decision-making process

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Addressing concerns about outdated technology

Question 37

What is the primary distinction between linear programming and integer programming?

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Linear programming permits continuous decision variables, whereas integer programming mandates integer values.

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Integer programming is a more intricate method than linear programming.

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Linear programming is suitable for large-scale problems, while integer programming is appropriate for small-scale problems.

Question 38

Which is a limitation of linear programming compared to other optimization methods?

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Handling non-linear constraints

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Graphical representation

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Computational efficiency

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Wide range of applications

Question 39

Explain the concept of degeneracy in linear programming and its potential implications when solving linear programming problems.

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Degeneracy can lead to multiple optimal solutions.

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Degeneracy typically leads to unbounded solutions.

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Degeneracy implies that no solution exists for the linear programming problem.

Question 40

Which of the following is **not** an assumption of linear programming?

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The number of variables is infinite

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The objective function and constraints are linear

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The variables are non-negative

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The feasible region is convex

Question 41

The graphical method can only be used to solve linear programming problems with how many variables?

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Two

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Three

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Four

Question 42

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of the simplex method?

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It can be computationally inefficient for large-scale problems

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It is straightforward to implement

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It always finds the optimal solution if one exists

Question 43

What is the primary purpose of introducing slack variables in the simplex method?

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To convert inequality constraints into equations

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To reduce the number of iterations required

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To ensure that the problem has a feasible solution

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To increase the number of variables in the problem

Question 44

Which of the following is a type of sensitivity analysis used in linear programming?

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Ranging analysis

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Dynamic analysis

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Stochastic analysis

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Probabilistic analysis

Question 45

What is the relationship between a linear programming problem and its dual problem?

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They are two different linear programming problems with the same optimal solution

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They are the same linear programming problem

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The dual problem is a non-linear programming problem

Question 46

Which of the following is an example of an application of linear programming in industrial engineering?

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Production planning

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Marketing research

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Financial planning

Question 47

What is the economic interpretation of the dual variables in linear programming?

Accepted Answer

Shadow prices

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Reduced costs

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Lagrangian multipliers

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Sensitivity coefficients

Question 48

Which of the following is a special type of linear programming problem where all variables are constrained to be integers?

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Integer programming

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Stochastic programming

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Non-linear programming

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Dynamic programming

Question 49

What is the main purpose of conducting a feasibility study in linear programming?

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To determine if the problem has at least one feasible solution

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To find the optimal solution to the problem

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To determine the sensitivity of the solution to changes in the problem parameters

Question 50

A company produces two products, A and B. Each unit of product A requires 2 hours of labor and 1 unit of raw material, while each unit of product B requires 1 hour of labor and 2 units of raw material. The company has 40 hours of labor and 30 units of raw material available. If the profit per unit of product A is $5 and the profit per unit of product B is $6, what is the objective function of the linear programming model to maximize profit?

Accepted Answer

Maximize Z = 5A + 6B

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Minimize Z = 2A + B

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Minimize Z = 5A + 6B

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Maximize Z = 2A + B

Question 51

Considering the company producing products A and B, which of the following constraints is NOT part of the linear programming model, given the resource limitations?

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A + B <= 10

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A >= 0, B >= 0

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2A + B <= 40

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A + 2B <= 30

Question 52

In linear programming, a feasible solution is defined as:

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A solution that satisfies all the constraints of the problem.

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A solution that maximizes the objective function.

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A solution that minimizes the objective function.

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An optimal solution that gives the best possible value for the objective function.

Question 53

The graphical method for solving linear programming problems is most suitable for problems with:

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Two decision variables.

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Any number of decision variables.

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Problems with only equality constraints.

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Non-linear constraints.

Question 54

The simplex method is an algorithm used to solve:

Accepted Answer

Linear programming problems with multiple decision variables.

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Problems with a limited number of constraints.

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Problems with only equality constraints.

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Non-linear programming problems.

Question 55

A slack variable is added to a constraint in a linear programming model to:

Accepted Answer

Convert an inequality constraint into an equality constraint.

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Represent unused resources.

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Minimize the objective function.

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Maximize the objective function.

Question 56

In the simplex method, the pivot column is selected based on:

Accepted Answer

The most negative coefficient in the objective function row (assuming a maximization problem).

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The most positive coefficient in the objective function row.

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The smallest value in the right-hand side column.

Question 57

A company manufactures two types of furniture, chairs and tables. Each chair requires 2 hours of labor and 1 unit of wood, while each table requires 4 hours of labor and 2 units of wood. The company has 40 hours of labor and 15 units of wood available. If the company wants to maximize its profit, what is the maximum number of chairs it can produce?

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10

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5

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20

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15

Question 58

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a linear programming model?

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Non-linear objective function.

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Decision variables are continuous.

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Linear constraints.

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Objective function is to be maximized or minimized.

Question 59

A company is trying to determine the optimal production quantities for its two products to maximize profit, given limitations on resources such as labor and raw materials. This problem can be formulated as:

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A linear programming model.

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A non-linear programming model.

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A dynamic programming model.

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A network optimization model.