Practice Working on an Illustration - 9.1 | 15. Equipment Life and Replacement Analysis (Part-1) | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 1
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the first phase in the equipment life cycle?

💡 Hint: It begins with acquiring the machine.

Question 2 Easy

Define downtime in the context of equipment.

💡 Hint: Consider repairs or maintenance when answering.

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Question 1

What does economic useful life refer to?

The time period before a machine fails
The period of minimum costs or maximum profits
The age of the machine

💡 Hint: Think about both cost and profits in terms of timing.

Question 2

True or False: Downtime refers to the time when machinery is under maintenance.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider machinery's operational status.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Imagine you have two machines: Machine A with minimal repair costs for the next two years and Machine B with increasing costs. How do you decide when to replace?

💡 Hint: Review cost trends and project future expenses.

Challenge 2 Hard

A machine was purchased 5 years ago for $50,000. Its operational cost is rising by 10% annually. Calculate the future value of this machine after another 5 years considering inflation.

💡 Hint: Include the compounding effect in your calculations.

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