Chapter 02: Project Planning Flashcards
What is the purpose of a project plan?
- Tools for managing a project.
- Understanding of the work that needs to be completed and the impact.
- List of objectives.
- List of specific tasks.
- Schedule to track time and resources.
- Staffing assignments and project responsibilities.
- Strategies to address potential roadblocks.
- Definitions of documentation, forms, and procedures used on the job.
- Method for getting commitment from the project team.
Prior to starting a project, what type of program should be developed from a lessons learned meeting?
Corrective Action Program
What is an RFP?
A Request for Proposal (RFP) is an invitation for contractors to submit a proposal for services.
Where would you be able to find the scope of the project, but not necessarily the design and construction decision?
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Why are the Code of Silence requirements a critical aspect of the RFP package?
The Code of Silence is an oath to maintain confidentiality about the RFP process. Violating the Code of Silence will automatically disqualify the proposal and may result in future penalties.
Which document, developed during the RFP process, communicates what is expected for the respondent?
Scope of Work (SoW)
True or False: Words such as “should” or “may” have no place in the SoW unless the action requested is purely optional.
True
If the SoW does not provide detailed background materials, the PM will initiate a request for information (RFI). What information will the PM be asking the ICT designer to provide?
- List the materials and state where they can be obtained or reviewed in a separate references section of the SoW.
- Provide documentation (e.g., drawings and specifications) of the materials and methodologies included in the RFPs as an attachment to the SoW.
Why are open-ended requirements, such as “satisfactory to” and “subject to approval,” NOT used in general SoW guidelines?
A contractor cannot predict what is satisfactory or approved but must assume the risk once the contract has been signed.
True or False: Always use these types of phrases when defining required deliverables:
* As necessary
* Carefully performed
* Securely mounted
* Where feasible
* But not limited to
False
What are the four design phases of a traditional design process?
- Planning
- Schematic Design
- Design Development
- Construction Documents
True or False: The design process for the data center is not focused on the people space and flow, but rather the network and computer equipment space and flow. This drives the process to start with the engineering effort prior to the architectural design effort.
True
Who are the four key individuals that make up the design team?
- Owner
- Architect
- Professional Engineer
- Design Consultant
Which member of the design team is hired by the owner to assist with the planning and design and will hire the engineers and consultants?
Architect
Which member of the design team is a licensed design professional, recognized by state or local authority, who focuses on the design of a specific system requirement?
Professional Engineer (PE). Many members of an engineering firm are ICT professionals who are supervised by a PE.
Which design phase includes the following tasks?
* Design coordination
* Detailed construction cost estimates
* Architectural design development
* Structural design development
* Mechanical design development
* Electrical design development
* Civil engineering development
Design Development
What are the three elements of a data center design?
- Specifications
- Drawings
- Cost Estimates
Name the specification that focuses on results. In this specification, contractors can choose the material and installation methods to provide results.
Performance
True or False: Existing conditions, such as asbestos or hazardous materials, should not be included in the cost estimates.
False
Name the task that occurs within the technology design that helps conduct information-gathering sessions to identify and document the technology and business needs.
Needs Assessment
True or False: The conceptual design for the data center’s IT and telecommunications infrastructure is developed during acquisition.
False. The detailed IT and telecommunications infrastructure design is developed during acquisition.
What is the name of the QA package that includes the punch list walkthrough?
Construction Administration (CA)
What is a DRP
A DRP is a Disaster Recovery Plan with processes and procedures for protecting and recovering a business in case of disaster.
Define asset.
an asset is anything tangible or intangible that has value.
