K C Ch-10

Question 1

Major building renovations or replacement of the HVAC system are examples of which type of project management?

Answer 1

base building construction

Question 2

What kind of aggregate project management would you use if you decide to replace current building thermostats with ones that are digital timed?

Answer 2

ongoing facilities operations project management

Question 3

organizing, directing, and coordinating tasks to fulfill the facilities strategy; it is also defined as “doing things right”

Answer 3

project management

Question 4

the use of corporate business plans, mission, and objectives to anticipate facilities’ needs; it is also defined as “doing the right things”

Answer 4

strategic planning

Question 5

a job with a beginning, a middle, and an end

Answer 5

project

Question 6

Most space delivery projects are driven by what needs

Answer 6

to accommodate growth, to downsize corporate staff, and to accommodate new technology

Question 7

Contingency plans for a project are part of what phase?

Answer 7

the strategy phase

Question 8

What does “on time, on budget, and on spec” refer to

Answer 8

it means that the needs originally identified have been successfully met within the time and money allotted

Question 9

In the project delivery cycle, what implementation steps are included

Answer 9

space selection, space design, and construction

Question 10

When should post-occupancy evaluations be performed

Answer 10

several months after the project is completed

Question 11

Who is roll?
an individual who leads and coordinates one or several projects
• a construction manager addresses the requirements of construction, not those of the occupants or the company

Answer 11

Project manager

Question 12

What are some reasons to outsource the project manager’s position

Answer 12

the expertise does not exist in-house, the project requires additional staff, and the project team must be disbanded at completion

Question 13

Knowing who the point of contact is and who must sign off on plans and completed work is key to what?

Answer 13

a reliable chain of command

Question 14

What considerations are necessary for good budget control on a project

Answer 14

a fixed budget, recognizing project costs when committed, actual expenditures against commitments, and a forecast of actual vs projected expenditures at completion

Question 15

What is the most accurate way to develop a preliminary budget

Answer 15

use a similar project in size and scope from the same company

Question 16

How can unexpected costs be covered during a project?

Answer 16

through the contingency fund that should have been allotted

Question 17

What are some causes for using a contingency fund

Answer 17

underestimating the preliminary budget, change orders caused by unknown
conditions, and improper specifications for items

Question 18

What usually drives project completion dates

Answer 18

occupant mission deadlines, lease expirations, and contract schedules

Question 19

What is meant by project schedules being planned in two directions?

Answer 19

by taking the project completion date and working backward toward the start date, and by working forward from the project start date to the completion date

Question 20

What causes most project breakdowns?

Answer 20

poor communication between the participants

Question 21

Why is it important to maintain organized project documentation?

Answer 21

time is saved in retrieving information, management credibility is preserved, and all decisions can be referenced

Question 22

What is the place called where groups of personnel can be temporarily moved during a multi-phased renovation?

Answer 22

swing space