Construction Operations Fundamentals

Question 1

Define a Manday

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MDs = (qty of work/crew size)(man hrs req’d per unit size/8man hrs per day)

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Question 2

Discuss project scope

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Answer 2

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Question 3

Discuss the following:
A. Direct Labor
B. Indirect Labor
C. Readiness and Training

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Answer 3

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Question 4

Discuss the following:
A. Use of Multipliers
B. Manday Equivalent Equation (MC)
C. Manday Equivalent
D. Availability Factor

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Question 5

Discuss the following as they relate to project management and scheduling:
A. Critical Path Method
B. Logic Network
C. Precedence Diagram

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Answer 5

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Question 6

Explain the steps associated with conducting the following:
A. Forward Pass
B. Backward Pass
C. Calculating Total Float
D. Calculating Free Float

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Answer 6

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Question 7

Discuss the following scheduling reports:
A. Level I
B. Level II
C. Level III

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Answer 7

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Question 8

Discuss the Construction Project SITREP

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Answer 8

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Question 9

Discuss the importance of generating and maintaining complete and accurate Construction Activity Summary Sheets (CASS)

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Answer 9

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Question 10

Describe the components of a Construction Activity (CA) block.

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Answer 10

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Question 11

Discuss Field Adjustment Requests (FAR) and Design Change Directives (DCD). Who would submit and approve?

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Answer 11

Project Supervisors research and request a change. The customer or Headquarters approves and a DCD is added to the project

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Question 12

Discuss Requests for Information (RFIs).

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Answer 12

Formal request for info concerning project plan specs. Should get a response back in 7 days, but is not an authority to change. That is where the FAR comes in.

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Question 13

Describe the purpose of the Naval Construction Battalion Quality Control Division.

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Answer 13

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Question 14

State the purpose of the Project Safety Plan.

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Answer 14

Hazards and corrective actions will be listed on the back of CAS Sheet. Summary of those along with training & equipment required.

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Question 15

Describe 3-phases of control in the execution of the project quality control plan.

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Answer 15

Hazards and corrective actions will be listed on the back of CAS Sheet. Summary of those along with training & equipment required.

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Question 16

Explain the role and responsibilities of the following project positions:
A. Project Manager
B. Project Supervisor
C. Crew Leader
D. Crew

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Question 17

Discuss Definable Features of Work (DFOWs)

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Question 18

Discuss Submittals.

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Answer 18

Project Supervisor submits to Project Manager and QC Manager. Includes manufacturer info, drawings and samples for materials.

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