CMA 490 - Chapter 2 Review

A ___ is a hierarchically structured system of tasks that represent the workflow of a construction project in increasing levels of detail.

• project detail

• construction contract

• work breakdown structure

• workflow process

Project ___ is a description of a project being built, the major tasks and their deliverables, and any milestones, deadlines, or exclusions.

• scope

• contract

• detail

• orientation

The advantage of the bottom-up approach to developing a schedule is that ___.

• it is short and concise

• it avoids scope gaps

• smaller activities can be left out

• individual tasks can be laid out quickly from start to finish

One advantage of the ___ approach is that it helps to divide complex projects into different areas of work that can then be broken down into detail.

• bottom-up

• top-down

• historical

• phased

At the highest level of a work breakdown structure is the ___.

• project itself

• activity

• project phase

• work package

A(n) ___ is the lowest level in a work breakdown structure and has a grouping of tasks below it.

• substructure

• activity

• construction phase

• work package

An activity is usually ___ days or less in duration and encompasses a single subcontractor, individual, or resource.

• 3

• 7

• 10

• 15

An indication that the work breakdown structure is at its lowest level is that there is only one ___.

• day of float

• resource that can be assigned to do the work

• activity left to complete

• physical element left to construct

"___" is a fundamental question that should be asked by a project manager when developing a WBS.

• How much will this project cost me?

• Are there any special requirements listed in the contract?

• Who is assuming the risk for this project?

• What is the scope of this project?

The inclusion of ___ is standard practice but must be entered into the software program to ensure that work is not scheduled during those times.

• holidays

• vacation time

• phasing

• flex time