Linear Programming Quiz

What is the primary goal of linear programming?

• To minimize costs

• To create complex mathematical models

• To maximize or minimize a linear objective function

• To allocate resources randomly

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

• Random variables

• Decision variables

• Objective function

• Constraints

In the Beaver Creek example, what is the profit per unit for a bowl?

• $20

• $40

• $50

• $30

What does a feasible solution in linear programming imply?

• It violates at least one constraint

• It satisfies all constraints

• It is not possible to determine

• It is the optimal solution

What is the purpose of slack variables in linear programming?

• To increase the objective function value

• To convert inequalities into equalities

• To represent decision variables

• To define constraints

Which method is used to find the optimal solution in graphical linear programming?

• Simplex method

• Heuristic method

• Corner point method

• Random search method

In the Flair Furniture example, what is the maximum number of chairs that can be produced?

• 100

• 60

• 40

• 80

What does the term 'unbounded solution' refer to in linear programming?

• A solution that has no constraints

• A solution that cannot be determined

• A solution that is always feasible

• A solution that can increase indefinitely

Which of the following is a common application area for linear programming?

• All of the above

• Agriculture

• Transportation

• Medical

What is the role of parameters in a linear programming model?

• To set constraints

• To provide numerical coefficients and constants

• To define the objective function

• To represent decision variables