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Question 1 Past year Question

[Soalan 1]

a) Conclude these two types of project termination:

i. Termination-by-addition
ii. Termination-by-integration

[Rumuskan kedua-dua jenis penamatan projek:

i. Penamatan kerana penambahan
ii. Penamatan kerana integrasi]

Termination-by-addition: when a project becomes a new formal part of an organization.

In lieu of the project successfully completed it is then added as a new part of the
organisation. [2]

Termination-by-integration: When the output of the project becomes the standard part of
operating systems. Then the project is terminated. [2]

(10 Marks/ Markah)

b) Reporting the progress of a project to the management is essential to assist in

identifying the health of the project. Apart for the purpose of project control, describe
TWO (2) benefits of reports to the organisation.
[Laporan kemajuan projek kepada pihak pengurusan adalah penting untuk membantu dalam mengenal
pasti tahap kesiapan projek. Selain untuk tujuan kawalan projek, nyatakan DUA (2) manfaat laporan
kemajuan ini kepada organisasi.]

(10 Marks / Markah)

They provide the mutual understanding between stakeholders in a project regarding

the goals, progress, difficulties, successes and other on-going events of importance to
the project
They help communicate the need for coordination among those working on the tasks
and subtasks of the project
They established and maintain a communication network for global projects
 There are often changes to the goals and functioning of projects. Reports can
communicate this information in a timely and appropriate fashion, thus minimizing the
confusion often encountered during such changes.
They help maintain the visibility of the project, and the project team to top
management, functional managers, colleagues and clients
Status report helps keep the project team motivated.

(2 marks eachany 2.maximum 4 marks)

Question 2 past year

[Soalan 2]

Consider the following tasks in project.

[Pertimbangkan tugasan yang berikut bagi satu projek.]

Activity Predecessor Duration

(Aktiviti) (Pendahulu) (Tempoh)
A - 3
B A 6
C A 7
D A 5
E B, C 13
F C, D 8
G D, F 11
H G, E 6

a) Construct the basic AON network for this project.

[Bina rangkaian asas AON bagi projek tersebut.]
(6 Marks/ Markah)

b) Determine the critical path and critical time for the project. Show all your workings.
[Tentukan laluan kritikal dan masa kritikal bagi projek tersebut. Tunjukkan semua jalan kerja anda.]

(8 Marks/ Markah)

c) If activity F is delayed by 3 days, how is the project completion time affected? If

instead activity E is delayed by 7 days, how is the project completion time affected? If
activity G is finished 7 days early, propose how is the project completion time affected?
[Jika aktiviti F ditunda sebanyak 3 hari, apakah kesan ke atas tempoh penghabisan projek? Jika
sebaliknya aktiviti E ditunda sebanyak 7 hari, apakah kesan keatas tempoh penghabisan projek? Jika
aktiviti G ditamatkan awal sebanyak 7 hari, cadangkan kesan ke atas tempoh penghabisan projek?]

(6 Marks/ Markah)
Question 3 past year
[Soalan 3]

a) Propose FIVE (5) examples of situation or condition that require engineering economic
analysis to play its role. Conclude the must-have criteria for all solutions to engineering
problems.
[Cadangkan LIMA ( 5 ) contoh situasi atau keadaan yang memerlukan analisis ekonomi kejuruteraan
memainkan peranannya . Simpulkan kriteria yang perlu ada untuk semua penyelesaian kepada masalah
kejuruteraan.]
(5 Marks / Markah)
Choosing the best design for a high-efficiency gas furnace.

Selecting the most suitable robot for a welding operation on an automotive assembly
line.

Making a recommendation about whether jet airplanes for an overnight delivery

service should be purchased or leased.

Determining the optimal staffing plan for a computer help desk.

Determining the optimal processing parameters for the production of packaging films
with high puncture resistance

Any answers that are suitables

b) Upon graduation you have been hired by Consolidation Coal Co. The coal produced by
this company contains 3% sulfur-containing compounds. When coal-fired steam boilers
are used to raise steam, which is then used to turn turbines that are used to raise electricity,
the sulfur can cause SO2 emissions that can pollute the atmosphere. One way to keep the
environment clean is to remove the sulfur from the coal fuel before usage. Another
method would be to scrub the gases from the boiler plant using calcium oxide lining. CaO
would react with SO2 to form CaSO4. The exit gases would be devoid of sulfur dioxide.
Pyro-power has developed a fluidized bed combustor (FBC) that mixes the coal and CaO
and then the combustion process takes place. The SO2 and other SOx gases are captured in
situ in the FBC. From the seven fundamental principles of engineering economy, select
which of the most important principle that was probably applied during the selection of
the new technique for clean coal technology. In brief, justify how to apply this principle as
an engineer/manager.
[Selepas tamat pengajian anda telah diupah oleh Consolidation Coal Co. Arang batu yang dihasilkan oleh
syarikat ini mengandungi 3% sulfur yang mengandungi sebatian. Apabila dandang wap arang batu
digunakan untuk memelihara wap, yang kemudian digunakan untuk menghidupkan turbin yang digunakan
untuk meningkatkan bekalan elektrik, sulfur boleh menyebabkan pelepasan SO2 yang boleh mencemarkan
atmosfera. Salah satu cara untuk menjaga kebersihan alam sekitar adalah untuk membuang sulfur daripada
bahan api arang batu sebelum penggunaan. Kaedah lain adalah dengan menggosok gas dari kilang
dandang menggunakan lapisan kalsium oksida. CaO akan bertindak balas dengan SO2 untuk membentuk
CaSO4. Gas akan keluar tanpa sulfur dioksida. Pyro-kuasa telah membangunkan pembakar katil
terbendalir (FBC) yang menggabungkan arang batu dan CaO dan kemudian proses pembakaran berlaku.
The SO2 dan SOx lain gas ditangkap di situ didalam FBC. Dari tujuh prinsip asas ekonomi kejuruteraan,
pilih yang mana satu prinsip yang paling penting yang mungkin digunakan dalam pemilihan teknik baru
untuk teknologi arang batu bersih. Secara ringkas, wajarkan bagaimana untuk menggunakan prinsip ini
sebagai jurutera / pengurus.]
 (6Marks / Markah)

Answer:

Principle 1 - Develop the alternatives

The decision has to come from the alternates developed. Carefully define the problem. The
choice (decision) is among alternatives. The alternatives need to be identified and then
defined for subsequent analysis. The alternates can be developed using a brainstorming
session. The more creative and resourceful the team members are, the better the selection of
alternates available for a go/no-go decision would be. The problem can be reformulated and
restated to ease the flow of alternates. An open mind is recommended during the development
of alternates.

Creativity and innovation are essential to the process.

c) A company in the process industry produces a chemical compound that is sold to

manufacturers for use in the production of plastic products. The plant that produces the
compound employs aprroximately 300 people. Develop a list of SIX (6) different cost
elements that would be fixed and a similar list of SIX (6) cost element that would be
variable.
[Sebuah syarikat didalam industry pemprosesan menghasilkan suatu sebatian kimia yang dijual kepada
pengilang-pengilang untuk digunakan di dalam penghasilan produk-produk plastik. Kilang yang
menghasilkan sebatian tersebut mengambil kira-kira 300 orang pekerja. Bangunkan satu senarai yang
mempunyai ENAM (6) elemen kos tetap dan ENAM (6) elemen kos yang dikatakan berubah.]

(8 Marks / Markah)
Question 4 past year
[Soalan 4]

a)You have RM 20,000 to invest for 4 years based on the following options:

(a) An account earning 12% compounded annually

(b) An account earning 11% compounded semi annually

(c) An account earning 16% compounded quarterly

(d) An account earning 15% compounded monthly

Propose your option.

[Anda mempunyai RM 20,000 untuk melabur untuk 4 tahun berdasarkan pilihan-pilihan berikut :

(a ) Akaun pendapatan 12 % dikompaun setiap tahun

( b ) Akaun pendapatan 11 % dikompaun setiap setengah tahun

( c ) Akaun pendapatan 16 % terkompaun secara suku tahunan

( d ) Akaun pendapatan 15 % dikompaun setiap bulan

Cadangkan pilihan anda.]

(8 Marks / Markah)

Answer:
 (a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Choose option c
b) You are now approaching 55 years of age, a time for retirement. Suppose you are given the
following retirement benefit options to choose by your company:

Option A: A lump sum of RM 200,000 now

Option B: RM 25,000 every year end for 10 years

Option C: RM 50,000 now and RM20,000 at end of each year for 9 years

Option D: RM 60,000 for the first 3 years and RM 20,000 in fourth year

Given an interest rate of 5%, which option would you choose? JUSTIFY your answer by
calculation.
[Anda kini menghampiri 55 tahun, masa untuk bersara. Katakan anda diberi pilihan faedah persaraan berikut
yang dipilih oleh syarikat anda :

Pilihan A : sekali gus sebanyak RM 200,000 sekarang

Pilihan B : RM 25,000 setiap akhir tahun selama 10 tahun

Pilihan C : RM 50,000 sekarang dan RM20,000 pada akhir setiap tahun selama 9 tahun

Pilihan D: RM 60,000 untuk 3 tahun pertama dan RM 20,000 dalam tahun keempat

Diberikan kadar faedah sebanyak 5 %, opsyen yang manakah yang akan anda pilih ? Jelaskan jawapan anda
dengan pengiraan .]

(10 Marks / Markah)

 = 25000(7.7217)

= RM 193,042.50

= RM 192,156.00

CHOOSE option A

c)Justify how long will it take a sum of RM 5,000 to double at 7% per annum?
[Wajarkan berapa lama ia akan mengambil masa sebanyak RM 5000 untuk dua kali ganda pada 7 % setahun ?]

(2 Marks / Markah)
Answer:

n = 10 .2 years
 Question 4 past year
[Soalan 4]

1. A watch company has tracked the average inspection cost on an in-house movement
production line for 8 years. Cost averages were at 100 Euro per completely assembled
unit for the first 4 years but have increased consistently by 50 Euro per unit for the last
4 years. The interest rate is 16% per year.

a) Construct the cash flow diagram

b) Calculate the gradient present worth, PG
c) Calculate the total present worth, PT
d) Calculate the gradient annual series, AG
e) Evaluate the total annual worth, AT

[Sebuah syarikat jam tangan telah mengesan purata kos pemeriksaan di garis pengeluaran
pergerakan dalam rumah selama 8 tahun. Purata kos ialah pada 100 Euro per unit dipasang
sepenuhnya untuk 4 tahun pertama tetapi telah meningkat secara konsisten sebanyak 50 Euro per
unit untuk 4 tahun yang lalu. Kadar faedah adalah 16 % setahun.

a) Bina gambarajah aliran tunai

b ) Kirakan cerun nilai kini, PG
c ) Kira jumlah nilai kini , PT
d ) Kira siri tahunan cerun , AG
e) Nilaikan keseluruhan jumlah tahunan , AT]
(10 Marks / Markah)
2. A piling contractor plans to lease the micro-piling rights to a geotechnical
specialist company. The contract calls for the geotechnical specialist
company to pay RM 20,000.00 per year for 20 years, beginning 3 years
from now, plus RM 10,000.00, 6 years from now and RM 15,000.00, 16
years from now. The interest rate is 16% per year.

a) Construct the cash flow diagram

b) Calculate the total present worth, PT, in year 0
c) Calculate the future worth, F, in year 22
d) Evaluate the annual series, A, over 22 years
e) Evaluate the annual series, A1-10, over the first 10 years
f) Evaluate the annual series, A11-22, over the last 12 years
Seorang kontraktor cerucuk merancang untuk memajak hak mikro cerucuk kepada syarikat pakar geoteknikal .
kontrak itu menyatakan bahawa syarikat pakar geoteknikal untuk membayar RM 20,000.00 setahun selama 20
tahun , bermula 3 tahun dari sekarang , ditambah RM 10,000.00 , 6 tahun dari sekarang dan RM 15,000.00 , 16
tahun dari sekarang. Kadar faedah adalah 16 % setahun.
a) Bina gambarajah aliran tunai

b ) Kira jumlah nilai kini , PT , pada tahun 0

c ) Kirakan nilai masa hadapan , F , pada tahun 22

d ) Nilaikan siri tahunan, A, lebih daripada 22 tahun

e) Nilaikan siri tahunan, A1-10 , dalam tempoh 10 tahun pertama

f ) Nilaikan siri tahunan, A11-22 , dalam tempoh 12 tahun yang lalu

(10 Marks / Markah)

Answers

Po=? PG =?

1. A=?

a) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Year

0 1 2 3 4 5

A=$100 $150 $200

G = $50 $250 $300

b) PG = 50(P/G, 16%,5) = 50(5.5858) = 279.29

P0 = PG(P0/PG,16%,3) = 279.29(0.6407) = 178.94

PA = A(P/A,16%,8) = 100(4.3436) = 434.36

PT = P0 + PA = 178.94 + 434.36 = 613.30

c) AG = PT( AG/ PT,16%,8) = 613.30(0.23022) = 141.19

d) AT = AG + A = 141.19 +100= 241.19

 $10,000 $15,000

2. $20,000

a)

01 2 3 4 513 20 n

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Year

PT=? PA=? F=?

b) P A = 20000(P/A, 16%,20) = 20000(5.9288) = 118,576.00

PO1 = P A(PO1/ P A, 16%,2) = 118,576.00(0.7432) =

88,125.68

PO2 = P(P/F, 16%,6) = 10,000(0.4104) = 4104.00

P O3 = P(P/F,16%,16) = 15,000(0.0930) = 1395.00

PT = PO1 + PO2 + P O3 = 88,125.68 + 4104.00 + 1395.00 = 93,624.98

c) F = P T (F/P T,16%, 22) = 93,624.98 (26.1864) = 2,451,693.32

d) A = PT(A, PT,16%,22) = 93,624.98 (0.16635) = 15,574.52

e) A1-10 = PT(A1-10/ PT, 16%,10) = 93,624.98(0.20690) = 19,371.01

f) A11-22= F(A11-22/ F, 16%,12) = 2,451,693.32(0.03241) =

79,459.38