CONSTRUCTION PRE-PLANNING QUIZ

What distinguishes project construction management from more traditional management activities?

• It involves ongoing, repetitive tasks with no clear objectives.

• It focuses on completing specified tasks within a limited timeframe.

• It is a simple, routine operation that does not require unique skills.

• It operates with an unlimited time frame and flexible objectives.

What is the primary challenge a project manager faces when working with people who possess specialized knowledge and skills?

• The project manager must have authority over all tasks and resources.

• The project manager should only focus on tasks within their area of expertise.

• The project manager is expected to guide and evaluate the work without having specialized knowledge in those areas.

• The project manager has full control over all aspects of the project.

What makes planning and coordinating large construction projects particularly challenging?

• The simplicity of the tasks involved.

• The small number of activities that need to be planned and monitored.

• The need to carefully plan and monitor hundreds or thousands of activities to stay on schedule and within budget.

• The project activities do not need to be closely coordinated for large projects.

What is the key to a project manager's success

• Ensuring all project activities are completed independently without team coordination.

• Managing tasks without considering the people involved.

• Focusing solely on controlling resources and budgets.

• Successfully managing people to achieve project objectives.

What is one advantage of studying management techniques?

• It helps to develop managerial skills without the risks of trial and error.

• It allows a manager to develop a specific, unchanging style of management.

• It prevents the need for formal training in management.

• It focuses only on theoretical knowledge without practical application.

What are the two main functions of inventories for most companies?

• To minimize the supply of materials and reduce operational flexibility.

• To serve as long-term insurance and limit the need for inventory management.

• To increase operational costs and complicate supply chain management.

• To act as safety stock and allow operation with disconnected processes in the construction and disbursement cycle.

What are some of the key responsibilities of the foreman and supervisors regarding safety in the workplace?

• They should focus only on productivity and ignore safety concerns.

• They are only responsible for overseeing the construction of the workplace but not the safety measures.

• They are responsible for ensuring the work environment is safe and that workers follow safe working habits.

• They should primarily focus on material handling without considering the layout of tools or equipment.

What is the purpose of using a traveling requisition for regularly ordered items?

• To eliminate clerical work and the need for a separate purchase history record by repeating orders without re-entering data.

• To eliminate the need for specifying the type, quantity, and delivery date of the materials.

• To reduce the number of items ordered and simplify inventory management.

• To ensure that each order is processed with new data each time.

What is the recommended solution to counteract the negative effects of factors like corrosion, dirt, and moisture on equipment?

• Considering the need for maintenance and allowing natural wear and tear.

• Replacing equipment entirely whenever it shows signs of wear.

• Proper periodic maintenance to prevent damage and extend equipment life.

• Relying on cleaning the equipment and any other preventive measures.

What is a characteristic of a static budget?

• It allows for flexible allocation of funds based on changing income.

• It depends on the ability to predict income accurately and allocates a fixed sum for expenditures.

• It requires predictions about income or expenses.

• It is used for short-term projects and for operations over a specified period.