Question 1

Pair-wise comparisons are used to

Accepted Answer

A)  compare criteria in terms of the overall goal. 
B)  compare choices on each criterion. 
C)  both a and b are true. 
D)  neither a nor b is true. 
A)  compare criteria in terms of the overall goal. 
B)  compare choices on each criterion. 
C)  both a and b are true. 
D)  neither a nor b is true.

Question 2

The priority matrix shows the priority for each item on each criterion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Variables that indicate the distance a target is from the level achieved are called

Accepted Answer

A)  goal variables. 
B)  target variables. 
C)  deviation variables. 
D)  preemptive variables. 
A)  goal variables. 
B)  target variables. 
C)  deviation variables. 
D)  preemptive variables.

Question 4

Preemptive priorities in goal programming

Accepted Answer

A)  show the target values for the problem. 
B)  prevent sacrifice of a goal to satisfy a lower level one. 
C)  force the problem to be a standard linear program. 
D)  limit deviations to d - only. 
A)  show the target values for the problem. 
B)  prevent sacrifice of a goal to satisfy a lower level one. 
C)  force the problem to be a standard linear program. 
D)  limit deviations to d - only.

Question 5

One limitation of a scoring model is that it uses arbitrary weights that do not necessarily reflect the preferences of the individual decision maker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

There can only be one goal at each priority level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When using a linear programming approach to solving a goal programming problem, a linear program must be solved for each

Accepted Answer

A)  goal. 
B)  pair of deviation variables. 
C)  priority level. 
D)  pair-wise comparison. 
A)  goal. 
B)  pair of deviation variables. 
C)  priority level. 
D)  pair-wise comparison.

Question 8

A decision with more than one objective

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot have an optimal solution. 
B)  requires the decision maker to place the objectives in some order of importance. 
C)  depends on the probability of satisfying each objective. 
D)  should be decomposed into a separate model for each objective. 
A)  cannot have an optimal solution. 
B)  requires the decision maker to place the objectives in some order of importance. 
C)  depends on the probability of satisfying each objective. 
D)  should be decomposed into a separate model for each objective.

Question 9

The constraint 5x1 + 3x2 $\le$150 is modified to become a goal equation, and priority one is to avoid overutilization. Which of the following is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Min P1d1- ; 5x1 + 3x2 + d1 --d1+ = 150 
B)  Min P1d1+ ; 5x1 + 3x2 + d1 - -d1+ = 150 
C)  Min P1d1+ ; 5x1 + 3x2 + d1+ = 150 
D)  Min P1d1+ ; 5x1 + 3x2 -d1+ = 150 
A)  Min P1d1- ; 5x1 + 3x2 + d1 --d1+ = 150 
B)  Min P1d1+ ; 5x1 + 3x2 + d1 - -d1+ = 150 
C)  Min P1d1+ ; 5x1 + 3x2 + d1+ = 150 
D)  Min P1d1+ ; 5x1 + 3x2 -d1+ = 150

Question 10

As treasurer of the school PTA, you chair the committee to decide how the $20,000 raised by candy sales will be spent. Four kinds of projects have been proposed, and facts on each are shown below.
   Develop a goal programming model that would represent these goals and priorities.

Accepted Answer

@#IMG-DLM& Note: This formulation assume

Question 11

Calculating the priority of each criterion in terms of its contribution to the overall goal is known as developing the hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Objectives in multicriteria problems seldom conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An ATM is to be located in a campus union building so that it minimizes the distance from the food court, the gift shop, and the theater. They are located at coordinates (2,2), (0,6) and (8,0). Develop a goal programming model to use to locate the best place for the ATM.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An ATM is to be located in...

Question 14

Solve the following problem graphically:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Solve the following problem graphically:
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Question 15

John Harris is interested in purchasing a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle. He has narrowed his choice to one of three models: Sportster Classic, Heritage Softtail, and Electra Glide. After much consideration, John has determined his decision-making criteria, assigned a weight to each criterion, and rated how well each decision alternative satisfies each criterion.
   Using a scoring model, determine the recommended motorcycle model for John.

Accepted Answer

S₁ = 5(3)+3(5)+2(5)+3(8)+4(8)+3

Question 16

A problem involving only one priority level is not considered a goal programming problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The overall priorities for decision alternatives

Accepted Answer

A)  are the sum of the products of the criterion priority times the priority of the decision alternative with respect to that criterion. 
B)  sum to 1. 
C)  indicate what choice is preferred, but do not force that choice to be made. 
D)  each of the above is true. 
A)  are the sum of the products of the criterion priority times the priority of the decision alternative with respect to that criterion. 
B)  sum to 1. 
C)  indicate what choice is preferred, but do not force that choice to be made. 
D)  each of the above is true.

Question 18

The Lofton Company has developed the following linear programming problem
   but finds it is infeasible. In revision, Lofton drops the original objective and establishes the three goals
   Give the goal programming model and solve it graphically.

Accepted Answer

@#IMG-DLM& @#IMG-DLM& The small triangle designate

Question 19

A consistency ratio greater than 0.10 indicates inconsistency in the pair-wise comparisons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Pair-wise comparisons are used to

The priority matrix shows the priority for each item on each criterion.

Variables that indicate the distance a target is from the level achieved are called

Preemptive priorities in goal programming

One limitation of a scoring model is that it uses arbitrary weights that do not necessarily reflect the preferences of the individual decision maker.

There can only be one goal at each priority level.

When using a linear programming approach to solving a goal programming problem, a linear program must be solved for each

A decision with more than one objective

The constraint 5x₁ + 3x₂ $\le$ 150 is modified to become a goal equation, and priority one is to avoid overutilization. Which of the following is appropriate?

As treasurer of the school PTA, you chair the committee to decide how the $20,000 raised by candy sales will be spent. Four kinds of projects have been proposed, and facts on each are shown below. Develop a goal programming model that would represent these goals and priorities.

Calculating the priority of each criterion in terms of its contribution to the overall goal is known as developing the hierarchy.

Objectives in multicriteria problems seldom conflict.

An ATM is to be located in a campus union building so that it minimizes the distance from the food court, the gift shop, and the theater. They are located at coordinates (2,2), (0,6) and (8,0). Develop a goal programming model to use to locate the best place for the ATM.

Solve the following problem graphically:

A problem involving only one priority level is not considered a goal programming problem.

The overall priorities for decision alternatives

The Lofton Company has developed the following linear programming problem but finds it is infeasible. In revision, Lofton drops the original objective and establishes the three goals Give the goal programming model and solve it graphically.

A consistency ratio greater than 0.10 indicates inconsistency in the pair-wise comparisons.

Introduction

An Introduction to Linear Programming

Linear Programming: Sensitivity Analysis and Interpretation of Solution

Linear Programming Applications in Marketing, Finance, and Operations Management

Advanced Linear Programming Applications

Distribution and Network Models

Integer Linear Programming

Nonlinear Optimization Models

Project Scheduling: Pertcpm

Inventory Models

Waiting Line Models

Simulation

Decision Analysis

Forecasting

Markov Processes

Filters

Exam 14: Multicriteria Decisions

Pair-wise comparisons are used to

The priority matrix shows the priority for each item on each criterion.

Variables that indicate the distance a target is from the level achieved are called

Preemptive priorities in goal programming

One limitation of a scoring model is that it uses arbitrary weights that do not necessarily reflect the preferences of the individual decision maker.

There can only be one goal at each priority level.

When using a linear programming approach to solving a goal programming problem, a linear program must be solved for each

A decision with more than one objective

The constraint 5x1 + 3x2 ≤\le≤ 150 is modified to become a goal equation, and priority one is to avoid overutilization. Which of the following is appropriate?

As treasurer of the school PTA, you chair the committee to decide how the $20,000 raised by candy sales will be spent. Four kinds of projects have been proposed, and facts on each are shown below. Develop a goal programming model that would represent these goals and priorities.

Calculating the priority of each criterion in terms of its contribution to the overall goal is known as developing the hierarchy.

Objectives in multicriteria problems seldom conflict.

An ATM is to be located in a campus union building so that it minimizes the distance from the food court, the gift shop, and the theater. They are located at coordinates (2,2), (0,6) and (8,0). Develop a goal programming model to use to locate the best place for the ATM.

Solve the following problem graphically:

A problem involving only one priority level is not considered a goal programming problem.

The overall priorities for decision alternatives

The Lofton Company has developed the following linear programming problem but finds it is infeasible. In revision, Lofton drops the original objective and establishes the three goals Give the goal programming model and solve it graphically.

A consistency ratio greater than 0.10 indicates inconsistency in the pair-wise comparisons.

Introduction

An Introduction to Linear Programming

Linear Programming: Sensitivity Analysis and Interpretation of Solution

Linear Programming Applications in Marketing, Finance, and Operations Management

Advanced Linear Programming Applications

Distribution and Network Models

Integer Linear Programming

Nonlinear Optimization Models

Project Scheduling: Pertcpm

Inventory Models

Waiting Line Models

Simulation

Decision Analysis

Forecasting

Markov Processes

Filters

The constraint 5x₁ + 3x₂ $\le$ 150 is modified to become a goal equation, and priority one is to avoid overutilization. Which of the following is appropriate?