CFM CFM - Certified Facility Manager Facility Project Management 2

Question 1

What is a critical path in facility project management?

Accepted Answer

The longest sequence of dependent tasks that determines the minimum project completion time

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The most expensive phase of a construction project

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The priority list of contractors for bidding

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The route used by construction vehicles to access the site

Question 2

During facility construction, a contractor requests a change order. What does this document formalize?

Accepted Answer

A modification to the original contract scope, schedule, or cost that must be agreed upon by both parties

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A request to change the contractor team members

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The contractor invoice for completed work

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A change in material delivery schedule only

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a punch list near the end of a construction project?

Accepted Answer

To document incomplete or defective work items that must be corrected before final acceptance and payment

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To list all subcontractors used during construction

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To track outstanding invoices from vendors

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To schedule post-occupancy maintenance activities

Question 4

A facility manager needs to select a contractor for a major renovation. Which procurement method offers the best cost transparency?

Accepted Answer

Competitive sealed bidding (hard bid)

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Design-Build

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Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)

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Negotiated cost-plus contract

Question 5

What does scope creep mean in the context of facility project management?

Accepted Answer

The uncontrolled expansion of project scope beyond original boundaries without corresponding budget or schedule adjustments

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Gradual deterioration of building materials over time

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The process of progressively detailing the project scope during planning

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Contractor requests for increased payment midway through a project

Question 6

What is the purpose of a lessons learned review at the end of a facility project?

Accepted Answer

To document what worked well and what should be improved, creating institutional knowledge for future projects

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To assign blame for project problems to specific team members

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To finalize all outstanding vendor payments

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To prepare the project for regulatory compliance review