What is the primary purpose of an early estimate in project planning?

• To select contractors

• To define project affordability

• To finalize the project design

• To determine project location

What is a disadvantage of using the Unit Rates method?

• It is time-consuming

• It requires detailed measurements

• It does not consider the shape and size of the building

• It is too complex

What does the Floor Area method calculate?

• Cost per square meter

• Cost per cubic meter

• Total project time

• Total project volume

Which method is known as the Preliminary Estimate?

• Floor Area Estimate

• Approximate Estimate

• Detailed Estimate

• Bill of Quantities

What is a key advantage of the Volume method?

• It is the fastest method

• It requires no drawings

• It considers the height of the building

• It is the simplest method

What is the main purpose of a Bill of Quantities (BoQ)?

• To provide a rough estimate

• To determine project risks

• To list project-specific measured quantities

• To finalize the project design

Which of the following is a disadvantage of preparing a Bill of Quantities?

• It provides transparency

• It helps in planning

• It reduces construction costs

• It can be time-consuming

What does the Floor Enclosure method consider?

• The total volume of the building

• The number of floors in the building

• The size of the building floor and height of windows

• Only the height of the building

What is a disadvantage of the Approximate Estimate?

• It requires detailed measurements

• It is highly accurate

• It is time-consuming

• It may not be highly accurate due to limited data

Which estimation method is suitable for high buildings?

• Floor Area

• Floor Enclosure

• Volume

• Unit Rates