Question 1

The consistency index is

Accepted Answer

A) the average value of the consistency vector. 
B) CR/CI. 
C) RI/CR. 
D) (λ - n )/ ( n - 1 ). 
E) None of the above 
A) the average value of the consistency vector. 
B) CR/CI. 
C) RI/CR. 
D) (λ - n )/ ( n - 1 ). 
E) None of the above D

Question 2

Shown below is a consistency vector from an Analytic Hierarchy Process analysis. 2.6895
2.5555
2.7985
2.6105
Compute λ.

Accepted Answer

A) Not enough information is given to compute λ 
B) 2.7985 
C) 2.6000 
D) 10.6540 
E) 2.6635 
A) Not enough information is given to compute λ 
B) 2.7985 
C) 2.6000 
D) 10.6540 
E) 2.6635 E

Question 3

Describe a multifactor evaluation process.

Accepted Answer

All important factors are given relative weights of importance.Each alternative is evaluated in terms of the weights.

Question 4

From an Analytic Hierarchy Process analysis,λ is computed to be 4.840,n = 3,RI = 0.58.Compute the consistency ratio.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.92 
B) 1.5862 
C) 1.092 
D) 8.3448 
E) None of the above 
A) 0.92 
B) 1.5862 
C) 1.092 
D) 8.3448 
E) None of the above

Question 5

In multifactor decision making,individuals quantitatively and objectively consider the various factors in making their decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Table M1-2  
-Table M1-2 displays the result of the pairwise comparisons of the various schools in which Jason has an interest.The completed table is:

Accepted Answer

A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
E) None of the above 
A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
E) None of the above

Question 7

From an Analytic Hierarchy Process analysis,λ is computed to be 4.840,n = 3,RI = 0.58.Compute the consistency index.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.92 
B) 1.5862 
C) 1.092 
D) 8.3448 
E) None of the above 
A) 0.92 
B) 1.5862 
C) 1.092 
D) 8.3448 
E) None of the above

Question 8

A pairwise comparison rating of 9 means that the two alternatives are

Accepted Answer

A) equally preferred. 
B) moderately preferred. 
C) strongly preferred. 
D) very strongly preferred. 
E) extremely preferred. 
A) equally preferred. 
B) moderately preferred. 
C) strongly preferred. 
D) very strongly preferred. 
E) extremely preferred.

Question 9

AHP gives the factor weights and factor evaluations from which the final decision can be made.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

CI = (λ - n )/ ( n - 1 )

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The Analytic Hierarchy Process is preferred to a multifactor evaluation process when

Accepted Answer

A) there is high confidence in determining factor weights without pairwise comparisons. 
B) there is low confidence in determining factor weights without pairwise comparisons. 
C) one desires a lesser level of computational analysis. 
D) None of the above 
A) there is high confidence in determining factor weights without pairwise comparisons. 
B) there is low confidence in determining factor weights without pairwise comparisons. 
C) one desires a lesser level of computational analysis. 
D) None of the above

Question 12

Given three alternatives and their total weighted evaluation,which action should be selected?

Accepted Answer

A) Alternative A 
B) Alternative B 
C) Alternative C 
D) Alternative A or Alternative C 
E) None of the above 
A) Alternative A 
B) Alternative B 
C) Alternative C 
D) Alternative A or Alternative C 
E) None of the above

Question 13

Shown below is an incomplete pairwise comparison matrix for three alternatives.What comparison factor should A3 receive when compared to A2?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 1/3 
C) 7 
D) 1/7 
E) None of the above 
A) 3 
B) 1/3 
C) 7 
D) 1/7 
E) None of the above

Question 14

Given the following initial pairwise comparison matrix,determine the consistency ratio.
Factor A B C
Item A 1 6 9
Item B 0.1667 1 3
Item C 0.1111 0.3333 1

Accepted Answer

Weighted Sum Vector Consistenc

Question 15

From an Analytic Hierarchy Process analysis,λ is computed to be 4.123,n = 4,RI = 0.9.Compute the consistency ratio.

Accepted Answer

A) 4.5811 
B) 1.0308 
C) 0.0456 
D) 0.0410 
E) None of the above 
A) 4.5811 
B) 1.0308 
C) 0.0456 
D) 0.0410 
E) None of the above

Question 16

A decision-making technique in which individuals subjectively and intuitively consider the various factors in making their selection is known as

Accepted Answer

A) multifactor decision making. 
B) the multifactor evaluation process. 
C) the analytic hierarchy process. 
D) pairwise comparison analysis. 
E) consistency ratio analysis. 
A) multifactor decision making. 
B) the multifactor evaluation process. 
C) the analytic hierarchy process. 
D) pairwise comparison analysis. 
E) consistency ratio analysis.

Question 17

Interpret the consistency ratio.

Accepted Answer

CR < 0.10 indicates

Question 18

Determine the weighted sum vector for the indicated factor evaluation and its original pairwise comparison matrix.

Accepted Answer

A) 0.4467 0.6057
2.2669 
B) 1.9333 0.4944
0.3829 
C) 0.3779 0.0917
0.0912 
D) 2.5069 4.2082
0.7393 
E) None of the above 
A) 0.4467 0.6057
2.2669 
B) 1.9333 0.4944
0.3829 
C) 0.3779 0.0917
0.0912 
D) 2.5069 4.2082
0.7393 
E) None of the above

Question 19

Table M1-1
Jason Rule has developed the following table to represent his research into the decision as to which college he would like to attend after graduation:  
-Based on his weights and ratings of colleges,which college should he attend?

Accepted Answer

A) MSU 
B) UM 
C) UNH 
D) PC 
E) None of the above 
A) MSU 
B) UM 
C) UNH 
D) PC 
E) None of the above

Question 20

Higher values of the CR indicate

Accepted Answer

A) the greater the level of consistency of the pairwise comparisons. 
B) an indication of low consistency of the pairwise comparisons. 
C) a moderate consistency of the pairwise comparisons. 
D) None of the above 
A) the greater the level of consistency of the pairwise comparisons. 
B) an indication of low consistency of the pairwise comparisons. 
C) a moderate consistency of the pairwise comparisons. 
D) None of the above

Exam 16: Analytic Hierarchy Process

The consistency index is

Shown below is a consistency vector from an Analytic Hierarchy Process analysis. 2.6895 2.5555 2.7985 2.6105 Compute λ.

Describe a multifactor evaluation process.

From an Analytic Hierarchy Process analysis,λ is computed to be 4.840,n = 3,RI = 0.58.Compute the consistency ratio.

In multifactor decision making,individuals quantitatively and objectively consider the various factors in making their decisions.

Table M1-2 -Table M1-2 displays the result of the pairwise comparisons of the various schools in which Jason has an interest.The completed table is:

From an Analytic Hierarchy Process analysis,λ is computed to be 4.840,n = 3,RI = 0.58.Compute the consistency index.

A pairwise comparison rating of 9 means that the two alternatives are

AHP gives the factor weights and factor evaluations from which the final decision can be made.

CI = (λ - n )/ ( n - 1 )

The Analytic Hierarchy Process is preferred to a multifactor evaluation process when

Given three alternatives and their total weighted evaluation,which action should be selected?

Shown below is an incomplete pairwise comparison matrix for three alternatives.What comparison factor should A3 receive when compared to A2?

Given the following initial pairwise comparison matrix,determine the consistency ratio. Factor A B C Item A 1 6 9 Item B 0.1667 1 3 Item C 0.1111 0.3333 1

From an Analytic Hierarchy Process analysis,λ is computed to be 4.123,n = 4,RI = 0.9.Compute the consistency ratio.

A decision-making technique in which individuals subjectively and intuitively consider the various factors in making their selection is known as

Interpret the consistency ratio.

Determine the weighted sum vector for the indicated factor evaluation and its original pairwise comparison matrix.

Table M1-1 Jason Rule has developed the following table to represent his research into the decision as to which college he would like to attend after graduation: -Based on his weights and ratings of colleges,which college should he attend?

Higher values of the CR indicate

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