SMSTS Project Planning and Management 4

Question 1

When establishing a site layout, the location of welfare facilities should be determined primarily by:

Accepted Answer

Proximity to the work area and welfare standards under Schedule 2 of CDM 2015

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The client's aesthetic preferences

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The cost of connecting utilities

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The preference of the principal designer

Question 2

A works information package issued to a subcontractor should NOT include:

Accepted Answer

Commercially sensitive tender pricing from other bidders

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Technical specifications

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Health and safety requirements

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Programme milestones relevant to their scope

Question 3

Which planning tool is best suited for identifying all tasks required to complete a project and their interdependencies?

Accepted Answer

Network diagram (CPM/PERT)

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S-curve

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Histogram

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Scatter graph

Question 4

A Principal Contractor must notify the HSE of a project using form F10 when the project will:

Accepted Answer

Last longer than 30 working days with more than 20 workers simultaneously, or exceed 500 person-days

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Involve any demolition work, regardless of duration

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Cost more than £500,000

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Require a scaffold over 4 metres high

Question 5

In earned value management (EVM), a Cost Performance Index (CPI) of 0.85 indicates:

Accepted Answer

The project is spending £1.00 for every £0.85 of planned work delivered — over budget

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The project is 85% complete

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The project will finish 15% early

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The project team's productivity is 85% of target

Question 6

When planning for the disposal of excavated material, the site manager must first consider:

Accepted Answer

Whether the material is classified as hazardous waste requiring a waste transfer note

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The availability of skip hire companies

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The colour coding on the skip

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Whether the client wants to keep the spoil

Question 7

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a Construction Phase Plan (CPP)?

Accepted Answer

It records how health and safety will be managed throughout the construction phase

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It acts as a marketing document for the project

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It sets the project budget and payment terms

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It is a record of all accidents occurring on site