ARE 5.0: PjM_2_Project Work Planning

Question 1

At what phase of a project is a work plan developed?

Answer 1

This is developed at the very beginning of the project.

Question 2

Name the type of scheduling tool used to develop a

project schedule.

Answer 2

A Gantt, or bar, chart is used to develop this.

Question 3

What leadership tools should a project manager

employ if a team member becomes angry?

Answer 3

This person should remain calm when a team member becomes angry and be prepared to listen.

Question 4

Name three items typically kept in a project notebook.

Answer 4

Contracts, project communications, and approved project program are kept in this document. Other items include budget, schedule, and eventually the closeout documents.

Question 5

Once a consultant is hired, what should the project manager communicate to the consultant?

Answer 5

Code requirements for the project are included in this communication and final project schedule.

Question 6

What are the four basic types of communication in a

design office?

Answer 6

Work assignments, instructions, reward and punishment, and social interaction are the types of communication used in this setting.

Question 7

What is another name for a fee projection?

Answer 7

This document is also called a work plan, since it includes fee breakdown information.

Question 8

What is another name for a fee projection?

Answer 8

This document is also called a work plan, since it includes fee breakdown information.

Question 9

Name seven elements included in a good work plan.

Answer 9

This plan includes these elements.

• scope of services
• breakdown of services into phases
• dependencies
• milestones
• staff needed to complete the work
• allocation of time and fees
• consultant scope of work

Question 10

How should a client be involved in project discussion?

Answer 10

This person’s contributions should be directed to areas where their ideas will be most valued.

Question 11

Which is more accurate, a top-down or a bottom-up approach to fee estimating?

Answer 11

The bottom-up approach to fee estimating is more accurate than this approach.

Question 12

What does a steep project perfection curve indicate?

Answer 12

This is an indication that the project team has a high degree of experience and skill.

Question 13

What should be done after every project, meeting, action,

and decision?

Answer 13

After any of these events has occurred, it should be documented in writing and sent to all
involved parties.