Chapter 21 Project Admin & Execution

Question 1

OBS

Answer 1

Organization breakdown structure - an org chart for a project used to show who is responsible for certain teams. Shows all parties needed to complete the SoW

Question 2

WBS

Answer 2

work breakdown structure

Question 3

WBS must include

Answer 3

Planning and design activities
project approval and start
implementation of work elements
completing/closing out project

Question 4

PERT

Answer 4

network diagram chart to identify predecessor and successor relationships on projects

CPM uses a similar network diagram by identifying the chain of events that take the longest time to complete. End date of project is identified and determined by critical path

Both CPM & PERT use timelines to integrate logical activities and identify critical paths

PERT diagrams are used to calculate start and end date of each activity on the project

Question 5

Gantt Chart

Answer 5

shows duration of activity using bar chart

doesnt identify successor/predecessors

Question 6

PERT formula

Answer 6

(Optimistic + (4*most likely)+pessimistic)/6

Question 7

Codes purposes

Answer 7

ensure a minimal level of acceptable performance and address safety of persons and property in the installation or use of a system (not functionality)

Question 8

Closeout Plan roles

Answer 8

ICT designer develops a custom closeout plan for each project. Designer manages and approves plan. PM and contractors execute the plan.

Question 9

Closeout Plan duties

Answer 9

-Compile required documentation
-Deliver/transmit all closeout docs
-Track/document closeout doc submittals, including:
–Extra materials
–spare parts
–warranties
–O&M docs
–record drawings
–training records
–test results
-Review/reference project docs
-Communicate document anomalies to responsible parties (punch list)
-accept reviewed docs and stamp as approved
-Deliver any required training

Question 10

Design Development ICT tasks

Answer 10

-Peer review as an independent party
-Evaluate the ICT design doc for standards, code compliance, and/or specific client requests
-Identifying potential value engineering opportunities
-Identifying any conflicts that may become apparent

Question 11

If submittal is rejected or has comments, ICT designer may need to:

Answer 11

-Review Contract requirements and revise submittal for compliance
-Submit alternative product to meet contract requirements
-Request a variance for the contract requirements

Question 12

Contractor submittal items include:

Answer 12

COI
Surety Bonds
BoM
Lists of subs and products
Schedules of activities
Shop drawings
Product data
Samples
test reports
Technical and user manuals
Project Photos

Question 12

Three Elements of Design

Answer 12

Specifications
Drawings
Cost Estimates

Question 13

Four types of specifications

Answer 13

Performance - result focus, contractor selects equipment to deliever result
Proprietary - products are hard spec
Descriptive - focus is on exact properties and install methods
Reference - requirements are based on an established standard

Question 14

Party responsible for producing specifications for a project

Answer 14

ICT design professional

Question 15

Special Applications include:

Answer 15

• Manufacturing and industrial areas:
  – Hazardous environments.
  – Corrosive environments (e.g., chemicals).
  – Explosive and combustible material environments.
  – Electromagnetic systems, radio frequency systems, and EMC environments.
• Life safety areas:
  – Health care facilities.
  – Public safety access points.
• Government, military, and other secure facilities.
• Natural environments:
  – Seismically active.
  – Flood zones.

Question 16

SD

Answer 16

schematic design
Preliminary estimates/design criteria are provided to owner

Question 17

DD

Answer 17

Design development
design usually includes formal reviews at the 30-, 60-, and 90-percent completion.
A key element of design development: coordination with stakeholders and other disciplines to ensure that the design is constructible and that any conflicts are resolved early in the process.

Another key element to consider is
review of all ICT media, connectors, and equipment to ensure compatibility. These reviews include outline specifications, drawings, and estimates. At the completion of this phase, the design package should communicate the full intent of the project scope and all required telecommunications elements.

In many cases, where a client requires a procurement-based design, the ICT designer will be responsible for determining performance criteria and availability for client specified items
(e.g., premise, OSP, and wireless horizontal and backbone distribution elements).

Question 18

In the DD phase, An ICT designer may be tasked with:

Answer 18

• Peer reviewing as an independent party not associated with the design team.
• Evaluating the ICT design documentation for standards, code compliance, and/or specific
  client requirements.
• Identifying potential value engineering opportunities.
• Identifying any conflicts that may become apparent.

Question 19

CD

Answer 19

Construction docs
used to obtain pricing for required design.
CDs communicate the owner’s detailed
requirements, coordination, and quality requirements in a set of CD drawings and
specifications.

Question 20

RFP

Answer 20

dictates the scope of the project but
leaves many of the design and construction decisions in the hands of the responding firm

Question 21

RFQ

Answer 21

usually provides more
detail involved with selecting the material, equipment, and components required during implementation (e.g., make, model, performance specifications).

This type of bid has a minimal amount of information by the owner/client. The goal is to determine what solutions are available to build a project.

Question 22

DBB

Answer 22

design bid build
Owner is contracted with multiple firms

Question 23

DB

Answer 23

design build
Owner is contracted with DB team, who consist of design professionals, GC, and subs. DB minimizes time required for projects and eliminates risk from Owner. design professionals typically are contracted with GC

Question 24

CM at risk

Answer 24

CM is a low bidder who must complete project at or under budget with GMP

Question 25

IPD

Answer 25

integrated project delivery
creative process where CM, Owner, and contractors all work together as a team. 3 prongs:
Owner
Designers
Contractors

Question 26

Disaster Recovery benefits

Answer 26

The goal of a disaster recovery plan is to recover as quickly as possible in the event of a
disaster. The benefits can include, but are not limited to:
* Preparedness.
* Minimizing downtime for affected services.
* Exercising contingency plans so services like data backups are run as needed.
* Standardizing procedures during chaotic times.
* Minimizing irrational decisions during a disaster.
* Reducing legal liabilities.
* Minimizing economic loss.
* Easing stress in work environments.