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Construction Project Management & Planning Flashcards

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  1. In Earned Value Management (EVM), what does the Schedule Performance Index (SPI) measure?

    Answer: The ratio of earned value to planned value

    SPI = EV/PV; it measures schedule efficiency by comparing the value of work completed against the value of work that was planned to be completed.

  2. What is the primary purpose of a preconstruction conference before work begins on a project?

    Answer: To align all stakeholders on project procedures, schedules, and communication protocols

    The preconstruction conference establishes mutual understanding of project requirements, administrative procedures, quality expectations, and lines of communication before mobilization.

  3. Which document formally authorizes the project manager to apply organizational resources to project activities?

    Answer: Project Charter

    The Project Charter is the document issued by the project sponsor or initiating entity that formally authorizes the project and grants the project manager authority to use resources.

  4. A contractor submits a claim for additional compensation due to unusually severe weather causing delays. Under a standard AIA contract, this type of claim is typically classified as:

    Answer: An excusable, non-compensable delay entitling only a time extension

    Unusually severe weather is typically classified as an excusable, non-compensable delay under standard contracts, granting a time extension but no additional payment.

  5. Resource leveling is applied to a project schedule primarily to:

    Answer: Eliminate peaks and valleys in resource demand, even if it extends the schedule

    Resource leveling smooths resource usage by shifting non-critical activities within their float, often extending the project duration to avoid resource demand spikes.

  6. During the planning phase, a project manager uses a Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM). The most common format used is a RACI chart. What does the 'C' in RACI stand for?

    Answer: Consulted

    In a RACI chart, 'C' stands for Consulted — those who provide input and feedback before a decision or deliverable is finalized, in a two-way communication role.

  7. A general contractor's project schedule shows activities A→B→C→D on the critical path. Activity B is delayed by 3 days due to a design change. The Project Manager should FIRST:

    Answer: Analyze the impact on the critical path and identify recovery options

    The first step is to analyze how the delay propagates through the schedule and identify options for recovery through fast-tracking or crashing before initiating formal claims.