Project Management (ch1)

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Project Management Quiz

Test your knowledge on project management concepts and construction project characteristics with this engaging quiz. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone interested in enhancing their understanding of project management.

  • Assess key attributes of project management.
  • Explore the phases and types of projects.
  • Understand tendering processes and project constraints.
45 Questions11 MinutesCreated by PlanningPine2023
- Which of the following is not a characteristic of a project ? (Mid-term)
Having a specific goal
Having a defined beginning and end
Resources being consumed
Usually being performed only once
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a project ? (Exercise 1)
Having a specific goal
Having a defined beginning and end
Resources being consumed
Usually being performed only once
E) Never being found outside the construction field
The construction project must have a defined goal or objective. (Exercise 1)
True
False
The construction project must have a defined beginning and end. (Exercise 1)
True
False
- Project is a temporary work with repetitive product.
True
False
Resources, time and cost are types of projects constraints.
True
False
If the scope goals are most important, you may need to adjust time and/or cost goals
True
False
The amount of information that a project manager must consider increases as a project moves towards completion.(Exercise 1)
True
False
- Which of the following is not considered as a project ? (Mid-term)
Renovating an existing school building
Government agency providing building permits
Construction of a new school building
As project moves on in time, the ability to change the project become ……….. Difficult and ………… expensive. (Mid-term
More, Less
Less, Less
C) More, More
D) Less, More
Construction produces unique product, while manufacturing produces repetitive products.
True
False
- During ……….. Stage the owner hires key consultants including the designer and project manager, selects the project site, and establish a conceptual estimate, schedule, and program
Schematic Design
Design Development
Conceptual Planning
Contract Documents
The most important decision from project’s conceptual planning is…………… . (Quiz 1)
A) proceed the project or not
B) doing the project scheduling
C) identifying project stakeholders
D) identifying project participants
During ……………… phase, the project team investigates alternate design solutions, materials and systems. (Mid-term)(Quiz 1)
Schematic Design
Design Development
Conceptual Planning
Contract Documents
All of the following are technical information EXCEPT :
Specifications
Drawings
Budgets
Bill of Quantities
The advertising for contractors and review of contractors’ bids occurs during which project phase ? (Mid-term)(Quiz 1) (Exercise 1)
Procurement
Design
Construction
Conceptual planning
Which of the following methods is suitable to select a contractor for a project where National Security is highly important ?
A) Open tendering
B) Direct order
C) Selective tendering
D) Serial tendering
- ……… is not suitable for public projects because of the public accountability. But it is more suitable for a private project when it is not subject to such restraints.
Limited tendering
Open tendering
Direct order tendering
Negotiating tendering
- In the …………, the advantage to the owner is that he can select only those contractors, who have adequate experience, are financially sound, and have the resources and skills to do the work.
Limited tendering
Open tendering
Direct ordering tendering
Negotiating tendering
Usually, this type of tendering is for specialized work or when particular equipment is needed as an extension of existing works, or for further work following a previous contract.
Limited tendering
Open tendering
Direct order tendering
Negotiating tendering
In selective tendering, the owner advertises his proposed project, and permits as many contractors as are interested to apply for tender documents.
True
False
In open tendering, the owner advertises his project and invites selected list of contractors to apply to the bid.
True
False
Direct order tenders are obtained by the owner inviting a contractor of his choice to submit prices for a project
True
False
Direct order tendering used to achieve fairness and proper accountability.
True
False
Direct order tendering is competitive.
True
False
Design is completed before tendering in traditional procurement.
True
False
- During ………… phase, the bulk of the owner’s funds will be spent. (Mid-term)(Quiz 1)
Construction
Design Development
Conceptual Planning
Contract Documents
As-built drawings, warranties, and operation manuals are all provided to the owner during which project phase ?
Design
Conceptual planning
Construction
Project closeout
At which project stage the operation manuals should be delivered ?
Closing stage
Procurement stage
Execution stage
Feasibility study stage
During ……… phase, the actual activity costs and durations could be recorded and compared with that was planned.(Quiz 1
Construction
design
procurement
Closeout
- Classification of construction projects is based on :
The way the projects are funded
The technologies involved
The way the owner, designer, and builder interact
All of the above
- In capitalism countries, most of industries facilities are …………… funded.
Public
Private
PPP
BOT
This Category of projects is often funded by public pounds and is termed "infrastructure".
Residential
Commercial building
Heavy engineering
Industrial
Dams, bridges, and highways would be classified as commercial building projects
True
False
Site selection and financing would be the responsibility of which project member :
Owner
Designer
Construction project manager
Subcontractor
The main objective of the owner is to win the job, finish it in a reasonable time, with maximum profit and reasonable quality.(Exercise 1)
True
False
In the construction phase of the project, the owner needs to be heavily involved. (Exercise 1)
True
False
Which project participant is responsible for establishing the project objectives ?
) The Owner
The Engineer
The Contractor
All of the above
In most cases, the prime contractor divides the work among many specialty contractors called ……………… . (Quiz 1)
Sub-contractor
Consultant
lobbies
Stakeholders
€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦ is responsible for the overall coordination of the project. (Quiz 1)
Owner
) designer
Project manager
Governmental agencies
Stakeholders are individuals or organizations who are ………… . (Mid-term)
Involve in the project
Affect the project
Affected by the project
All of the above
€¦â€¦â€¦â€¦ is not an example of a stakeholder.
Client
Sponsors
Suppliers
None of them
Project stakeholders are individuals who are involved in and not affected by the project
True
False
Customers, suppliers, end users and government agencies can be classified as …………… of a project.(Quiz 1)
participants
Stakeholders
Consultants
Contractors
All of the following are types of client Except :
Occupies
Contractors
Governmental bodies
Development companies
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