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SOP - Project Management Flashcards

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BIM 4D is for:

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Scheduling

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BIM 5D is for:

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Cost

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BIM 6D is for:

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Sustainability

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BIM is the most powerful when the ______ is leveraged.

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“I” (Information)

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During the design phase, the goal is to complete a set of documents defining a project that can be bid and built in the current local marketplace within the owner’s established _________.

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  • budget
  • scope quality
  • schedule
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Basic sections required of a complete set of contract documents

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  • Technical specifications
  • Project drawings
  • BIM model
  • Agreements
  • Bid/proposal forms
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During the design phase there should be periodic ____________ reviews by the CM

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constructibility

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It is critical to know the _______ if you are going to build the best project for the lowest price for the client.

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local market

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CMAA considers both project and program management to be a part of construction management.

The principal differences between project management and program management are in the size, complexity, and scope of the projects; the level of management and decision making; and the concurrency and magnitude of activity

Program management offers a variety of services including:

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  • Assisting the owner in securing financing
  • Leading public relations and legislative initiatives
  • Operating and maintaining the completed facility
  • Facilitating or purchasing a variety of products or services
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What is the CMAA definition of project management?

  • Project management is the use of integrated systems and procedures by the project team to successfully accomplish the design and construction.
  • Project management is the leadership principles involved in controlling schedule and budget.
  • Project management is defined as completing a project to the satisfaction of the owner.
  • Project management is defined as controlling the budget and scope after the project has been awarded to the contractor.
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Project management is the use of integrated systems and procedures by the project team to successfully accomplish the design and construction.

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List the four primary project management goals.

  • Cost, time, quality, and scope
  • Safety, environmental, and sustainability
  • Cost, time, and scope
  • Contract administration, safety, leadership, and scope
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Cost, time, quality, and scope

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List the three additional goals for project management.

  • Safety, environmental, and social
  • Cost, time, and safety
  • Safety, contract administration, and quality
  • Safety, environmental, and sustainability
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Safety, environmental, and sustainability

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A change in scope will affect which of the following?

  • Time only
  • Cost and time
  • Quality and safety
  • Cost, time, and quality
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Cost, time, and quality

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What is the most important trait of a successful project manager?

  • A good contract administrator
  • A strong safety background
  • A strong communicator
  • A forgiving attitude
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A strong communicator

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What is the most important function of the project manager?

  • Project planning and management
  • Cost and scope management
  • Contract administration
  • Provide leadership for the project team
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Provide leadership for the project team

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What should a project manager promote in their relationship with the owner?

  • A practice of no surprises
  • Only tell the owner what he needs to know
  • Limited communication because the project manager is the leader of the team
  • Constantly remind the owner that he is the expert that is why he was hired as a CM Agent
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A practice of no surprises

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17
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What should be a key recommendation of the construction procurement plan?

  • A quality management proposal
  • A project safety plan proposal
  • A schedule control plan
  • A project delivery method strategy
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A project delivery method strategy

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Who should review the contract documents prior to the procurement process? (check all that apply)

  • PM/CM
  • Legal counsel and risk manager/insurance provider
  • Owner
  • Contractor
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  • PM/CM
  • Legal counsel and risk manager/insurance provider
  • Owner
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What standards of care are project managers held to?

  • Expected to be perfect
  • Prudent peers in a similar situation
  • Professional engineers
  • Contractors acting in a CM at-risk delivery method
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Prudent peers in a similar situation

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20
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A 4D BIM model will include all 3D information and the following additional attribute:

  • Parametric modeling
  • Cost data
  • Scheduling data
  • Clash detection
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Scheduling data

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An example of 5D modeling links which of the following items?

  • 3D model, risk, safety
  • 3D model, time, cost
  • 3D model, cost, safety
  • 3D model, time, safety
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3D model, time, cost

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To fulfill their roles and responsibilities in regard to BIM, the CM should:

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  • Stay current on the BIM process
  • Educate the owner and project team on the benefits, features, limitations of BIM
  • Maintain its leadership role in the project delivery process with appropriate application of BIM
  • Have clear communication with the stakeholders during the implementation of BIM
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What is the most important thing the CM can do related to BIM to deliver the most value to their clients?

  • Use as many BIM applications on the project as possible
  • Keep abreast of new developments and best practices related to BIM
  • Let the designer deal with everything related to BIM – they’re the expert
  • Do a constructibility review
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Keep abreast of new developments and best practices related to BIM

24
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The project management plan should be started during which phase of a project?

  • Pre-design phase
  • Design phase
  • Procurement phase
  • Construction phase
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Pre-design phase

25
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What is the key reason for establishing a management reporting system?

  • Provides the basis for the Project Procedures Manual
  • Keep various team members informed on the project status
  • Provides the basis for the construction management plan
  • Assist the CM in handling paperwork
A

Keep various team members informed on the project status

26
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Program management is the application of construction management to _________________________.

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large, complex or multiple capital improvement projects

27
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What is the definition of program management?

  • Program management is the application of project management to large, complex or multiple capital improvement projects.
  • Program management is the application of construction management to large, complex or multiple capital improvement projects.
  • Program management is the use of integrated systems, resources, and procedures by the project team to successfully accomplish the planning, design, and construction of the intended project to the satisfaction of the owner.
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Program management is the application of construction management to large, complex or multiple capital improvement projects.

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What type of services are not normally associated with a program management function?
* Assisting the owner in securing financing
* Leading public relations and legislative initiatives
* Operating and maintaining the completed facility
* Awarding a single facility contract

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Awarding a single facility contract

29
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During which TWO phases does the program manager provide the most value?

  • Pre-design
  • Design
  • Procurement
  • Construction
  • Post-construction
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Pre-design
Post-construction

30
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What are some post-construction activities performed by the program manager?

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  • Verify completion through individual CMs of each project.
  • Overseeing the turnover of individual projects and track remaining project interfaces still under construction
  • Confirm that grant or funding provisions are satisfied
  • Provide O&M and start-up support
  • Potentially operating the completed facility
31
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In the _______________, the Project Manager is responsible for assembling as-built drawings and documents.

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post-construction phase

32
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The key features of management information systems (MIS) generally provides which of the following?

A. General correspondence and drawing schedules
B. Contractor cost information
C. Contractor and sub-contractor agreements

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General correspondence and drawing schedules

33
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The CM should establish a ____________ that will inform the team about the overall project status and forecast compared to the project management plan (PMP).

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project management information system (PMIS)

34
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A PMIS is a huge project tool to help the project manager manage and lead the project successfully. The PMIS is used by all ______________.

A

Stakeholders

35
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The project management plan (PMP) defines project requirements, communication protocols, identifies strategy and is the basis for evaluating the project team’s ________.

Project Management Plan (PMP): A document prepared by the CM, and approved by the owner, which defines the owner’s goals and expectations including scope, budget, schedule, and quality and the strategies to be used to fulfill the requirements of the project

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performance

36
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T/F
A successful Project Manager provides information on a need to know basis.

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False

37
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Project Procedures Manual (PPM): A written, project-specific plan that outlines the project’s scope, organization, and the specific approach (systems, methods, and procedures)) to be undertaken to accomplish the various management tasks for the project.

A
38
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Project management does NOT include:

A. Supervision of workers
B. Creating a computer information system
C. On-site safety concerns
D. Equipment and material selection

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Supervision of workers
(because the Contractor is)

39
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The Project Manager assists the owner in assessing and evaluating contractor _________.

A

qualifications

40
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T/F
The agreed to Project Operating Plans are contractually binding on the contractor.

A

False

41
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The ultimate goal in managing a project team is one of partnering and _____________.

A

collaboration

42
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The success of a Project Manager depends on his ability to control the project’s: time, cost, quality and scope.

A

time, cost, quality and scope.

43
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T/F
The Project Manager has no responsibility for issues of occupancy.

A

False
(Facilitating owner occupancy is a closeout activity)

44
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T/F
The Project Manager has no responsibilities for making a final decision of a claim.

A

False
(The PM takes the lead on resolving change orders)

45
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The Project Manager must focus on the control of all of these, EXCEPT:

A. Time
B. Scope
C. Design
D. Quality

A

Quality

46
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In the construction phase, the Project Manager is responsible for the coordination of _____________ activities.

A

coordination of on-site activities

47
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Cost, time, quality and scope are ___________.

A

interrelated

48
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The key focus of the Project Manager is the resolution of problems that effect the ________________.

A

scope of work

49
Q

Which of these is a function of project management?

A. Design review and supervision
B. Approval of design
C. Project planning and plan management
D. Financial procurement

A

Project planning and plan management

50
Q

In which phase would it be the best time to hire a Project Manager?

A. Pre-design
B. Design
C. Construction
D. Occupancy

A

Pre-design

51
Q

T/F
The Project Manager has the final decision in the selection of designers and contractors.

A

False
(The Owner does)

52
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Project management is the use of integrated ________________.

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systems, resources, and procedures

53
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What is the most important personal key trait of the Project Manager?

A. High level control of each team
B. Proactive leadership
C. Ability to micro-manage each key process
D. A focus on the home office procedures

A

Proactive leadership

54
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Standards of care are derived from which of the following?

A
  • State and case law
  • Professional organization
  • Project contract
  • Reasonable expectations from similar projects
55
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The Project Manager must focus on the control of:

A
  • Time
  • Scope
  • Design

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