Chapter 1

Question 1

The owner is not held responsible for obtaining funding for a project.
True or False

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Which of the following takes stock of what presently exists, determines what is required going forward and then analyses gaps of those elements which must be accomplished?
Gap analysis
needs assessment
program evaluation
cost benefit analysis

Answer 2

Needs assessment

Question 3

Physical feasibility is an analysis of the profile of the property including any possible restrictions with respect to codes and the buildings characteristics.

True or False

Answer 3

True

Question 4

As program developer, Jim knows that one of the most critical tasks he faces is to put together a multidisciplinary project team whose member have complimentary skill sets, ample experience, passion and enthusiasm for their task, and _______

Answer 4

A strong work ethic.

Question 5

Miranda relies on both the _____ and the program of requirements to identify the space requirements for a construction project.

Answer 5

Needs assessment.

Question 6

As an experience developer, Seth is well-versed in_____, which control the use, height, and mass of a building for a given area.

Answer 6

Zoning codes

Question 7

Karen is interviewing to be the contractor for a _____ project, which can take many forms. She aims to determine if this project will focus on the rehabilitation, modernization or remodeling of the buildings.

Answer 7

Renovation

Question 8

When designing a project, much time is s[pent developing graphic illustrations of each component of the building These illustrations, known as _______, are included in construction contract documents.

Answer 8

working drawings

Question 9

Predevelopment studies dedicated to analyzing the suitability of a site’s soil and other aspects of the site itself are focused on:

Answer 9

Physical feasibility

Question 10

martin is the owner of a new shoe repair store being built in a local strip mall. Which of the following is most important contribution to the construction project?

Obtaining sufficient funding

Obtaining municipal approvals

Supplying the project concept and requirements

Acquiring the land

Answer 10

Obtaining Sufficient funding

Question 11

Through the green approach to program development, _____helps(s) facilitate consensus and an efficient approval process.

Answer 11

Stakeholder participation