Chapter 03: Project Implementation

Question 1

True or False: The general contractors and subcontractors are responsible for preparing and submitting their own bids.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Which procurement document is used to solicit prices from prospective providers or products of service?

Answer 2

Request for Quotation (RFQ)

Question 3

DBB is a delivery method where the owner contracts with separate design and construction firms for a project. What are the three phases of this method?

Answer 3

Design, Bid, Build

Question 4

What is the difference between DB and DBB delivery methods

Answer 4

A DB is a single method where the owner contracts a single entity with the design professionals working directly with the contractor. In the DBB method, the design professionals work directly for the owner.

Question 5

Name the delivery method where a CM contracts to deliver a project with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP).

Answer 5

Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)

Question 6

This approach combines all aspects of the design and construction process into one team effort, including design professionals, CMs, and contractors.

Answer 6

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)

Question 7

What two methods are used to award bids?

Answer 7

1. Low Bid
2. Negotiated Bid

Question 8

True or False: Once an NTP has been used, the PM will begin the processes to organize and track the project.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

True or False: The key members of the construction team are typically the CM, CMAR, GC, contractors, and subcontractors.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What type of contracts are utilized when the SoW cannot be determined at the time of the bid?

Answer 10

Unit Price

Question 11

Which project document summarizes corrections that a contractor must make prior to work being accepted as complete?

Answer 11

Punch list

Question 12

Name the document that is responsible for tracking issues raised in meetings and forms the agenda for subsequent meetings.

Answer 12

Meeting Minutes

Question 13

True or False: The proposal request tells the contractor the date to begin work.

Answer 13

False. The proposal request is used to solicit a quotation from the contractor for a proposed change to the scope of the project. The notice to proceed (NTP) tells the contractor the date to begin work.

Question 14

Drawings indicate that cables shall be fished through existing office walls. However, the ICT installer finds the walls are constructed with multiple fire barriers, prohibiting a top to bottom pathway. What document should be requested from the owner’s representative?

Answer 14

Request for Information (RFI). RFIs are used to request clarification, supplemental information, or approval of material substitutions.

Question 15

What are submittals?

Answer 15

A form of communication between the contractor and the owner defining specifics of how the job will be undertaken.

Question 16

True or False: Shop drawings are scaled drawings provided by specialty contractors that reflect specific details of the products to be used and their method of installation within a new or renovated space.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

What types of submittals are used for documenting the specific equipment or products provided on the job?

Answer 17

Manufacturer Product Data Sheets

Question 18

True or False: If a change occurs to the original SoW, there is no need for a change control process. Operations will continue as normal, and all parties will be notified of the change.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

What is the difference between a design PM and an installation PM?

Answer 19

A design PM ensures that coordination occurs between the design disciplines. An installation PM ensures coordination with vendors and contractors.

Question 20

True or False: Safety is a critical element in project management. Safety-related injuries can result in major delays and added costs.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

For a construction project, who is responsible for reviewing all safety plans and applying those plans to the project?

Answer 21

Safety Coordinator

Question 22

List at least three areas that should be addressed by the saftey plan.

Answer 22

• First aid training
• First aid kits
• Emergency numbers
• Nearest medical facilities
• Motor vehicle safety
• Work area protection
• Ladder safety
• Working with optical fiber
• PPE
• Hazardous materials
• Confined spaces
• Hazard safety analysis

Question 23

During the __________ meeting, the PM will meet the entire ICT system installation team to review the SoW and assign responsibilities to all involved.

Answer 23

Initial construction

Question 24

List three things the GM or PM is responsible for during a progress meeting.

Answer 24

• Preparation of meeting agendas
• Preparation of meeting minutes
• Preparation of action lists
• Review of all open RFIs
• Review of all unapproved submittals and shop drawings
• Change order review
• Weekly construction updates and review of current issues
• Schedule review and complete date projects

Question 25

What is a PO?

Answer 25

A purchase order, which is used to order materials.

Question 26

What are the PM and contractor's shared responsibilities when materials are received at a work site

Answer 26

The PM and the contractor are responsible for identifying the responsibility and distribution of the material.

Question 27

Name the three basic locations for storing material.

Answer 27

1. Worksite 2. Company-controlled location 3. Distributor from whom materials where purchased

Question 28

True or False: If materials, are delivered to a work site, that are visibly damaged upon arrival, the materials should be refused, and the delivery service instructed to return them to the manufacturer.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

What are some risks associated with storing materials at the work site?

Answer 29

* Secure space may not be available inside the building * Exterior space may not be secure * Unauthorized personnel may have access * Space may become wet * Construction activities may damage materials * Other trades may have to perform tasks in the secured space

Question 30

What are some risks associated with storing materials at the Company-controlled location?

Answer 30

* Unauthorized personnel may have access * Materials used on incorrect projects

Question 31

What are some risks associated with storing materials at the distribution location?

Answer 31

* Hours of operation and availability * Delivery delays * Materials sold to other customers * The distributor could have financial difficulties paying their vendors (manufacturers) leading to delivery delays

Question 32

True or False: The cabling installation schedules should be updated weekly.

Answer 32

False. The cabling installation schedules should be updated daily, indicating the progress of the day's work and if the project is on time, ahead of schedule, or delayed.

Question 33

What is the process of ensuring systems are designed, installed, functionally tested, and capable of being operated and maintained according to the owner's design intent and operational needs?

Answer 33

Commissioning

Question 34

What phase of commissioning includes these objectives: * Establishment of operation and maintenance procedures * Personnel training * Establishment of move, add, and change procedures * Document storage and modification to documents defined * Implementation of change control procedures and policies

Answer 34

Post-Acceptance Phase

Question 35

What are the four types of new building commissiong?

Answer 35

1. Continuous 2. Milestone 3. Acceptance Phase 4. Network operability

Question 36

Which type of new building commissioning requires the team to validate the IT systems before the handover and uses documented, observed performance to establish baseline criteria?

Answer 36

Network Operability Commissioning

Question 37

What is retro-commissioning?

Answer 37

The application of a commissioning process to a building that has not undergone commissioning. It is initiated at some point after the operation have already been commenced.

Question 38

Which testing process is the basis of commissioning that ensures all systems and equipment are operating efficiently and in accordance with the design intent?

Answer 38

Functional Performance Testing

Question 39

True or False: Testing documentation shall not include full details of all commissioning testing as well as factory testing reports provided by the manufacturer with the equipment.

Answer 39

False

Question 40

Why would a "defeat the system" test be required prior to acceptance?

Answer 40

To verify system hardware and software integrity prior to acceptance of the system.

Question 41

Prior to scheduling a final acceptance test, the commissioning technician should power up and operate each of the systems during what period?

Answer 41

Burn-in period

Question 42

What type of testing should be performed after the completion of a successful and complete system burn-in period?

Answer 42

Acceptance testing

Question 43

When does the close-out phase of the project typically begin and end?

Answer 43

It typically begins at the end of testing and commissioning phase, and ends with the final acceptance of the project.

Question 44

When does the owner accept responsibility for the operation of the new building?

Answer 44

Post-construction

Question 45

List considerations and tasks for post construction/post installation:

Answer 45

* Compile and turn over a project completion package to the client including: * As-built drawings * Equipment instruction manuals * Equipment warranties * Commissioning reports * Test Results * Schedule and moderate in-house lessons learned project debriefing