CH 4 - Project Viability Flashcards
Resources for the project have run short. In spite of this, the facility manager has options available. Which of the following would likely not be an option?
a. add more resources
b. cancel the project
c. phase the project
d. reduce needs
b. cancel the project.
Ideally, goals and objectives for a facilities plan are specific, measurable, and realistic, as well as:
a. acceded to and timely funded.
b. achievable and timely.
c. accepted and tailored.
d. actualized and time phased.
b. achievable and timely.
In a facilities space planning project, after identifying a need and beginning the process of finding a solution, the focus of the process shifts from the need to te solution:
a. after the work group has been identified and surveyed.
b. after the PRP (project requirements program) has been completed.
c. just before equipment is purchased.
d. before the evaluation is conducted.
b. after the PRP (project requirements program) has been completed.
When project requirements are examined and cuts must be made, everyone usually agrees:
a. that all wants should be retained.
b. that real needs should be retained.
c. on what to eliminate.
d. on what is a real need versus what is simply a want.
b. that real needs should be retained.
To ensure user satisfaction at he end of a facilities planning project, the facility manager should clearly define the needs and project goals at the start of the project so that the end users will have:
a. all their desires met.
b. imposed solutions.
c. clear expectations.
d. applicable resources.
c. clear expectations.
Using standard procedure, Lucius has identified needs and objectives. He will next:
a. assess those needs and objectives.
b. identify resources that can support the project.
c. rank order the needs and objectives.
d. revisit the identification to check for mistakes and errors.
a. assess those needs and objectives.
A critical factor in operating funded projects is _____, since every dollar spent reduces corporate net income.
a. cost analysis
b. operating costs
c. budget analysis
d. cost control
d. cost control
Capital projects are funded with expenditures to create the final structure of the building and equipment that:
a. has temporary value.
b. includes only the initial cost.
c. has depreciation value.
d. is obtained by lease.
c. has depreciation value.
One tactic to help facility managers accommodate as much change as possible is:
a. produce a detailed SRP just before planning.
b. delay production documents for as long as possible.
c. delay production of a general space requirement for as long as possible.
d. produce general space requirements just before implementation.
d. produce general space requirements just before implementation.
Facilities customers often develop business plans and strategies without considering the implications they may have on the facilities that must support them. To avoid such problems a facility manager should do any or all of the following except:
a. ask that all facilities projects be placed under the operating budget.
b. ask to be included in the process of corporate strategic planning.
c. review business plans and strategies prepared by other departments.
d. use questionnaires or private interviews concerning space requirements.
a. use questionnaires or private interviews concerning space requirements.
When considering goals and objectives it is ideal to think about your project as:
a. a tool for corporate.
b. a standalone process.
c. a partially integrated system.
d. an unconnected cog.
a. a tool for corporate
What are the origins of project requirements?
a. building designs
b. goals and objectives
c. available spaces
d. corporate agenda
b. Goals and objectives
Leslie is a facility manager who is programming her project requirements. She approaches this task by budgeting her space. This means she will:
a. only work with space that her budget allows.
b. create a ratio of dollars to square feet.
c. seek customer approval for all expense decisions.
d. imagine space as currency.
d. imagine space as currency
Expectations are the link between the users goals and objectives, _______, and project viability.
a. the physical workplace
b. corporate intervention
c. emotion
d. finances
a. the physical workplace
Which of the following is true about internal churn projects?
a. they require a large workforce
b. they are rare
c. they often include major mechanical changes
d. they can be generated by growing space requirements
d. They can be generated by growing space requirements.
