CM Revision End Test Chapter 1.4 CPN and 1.5 Gantt Chart

What is the function of the Critical Path Network analysis?

• A.    To prevent major accidents from happening to the construction project.

• B.    To ensure that the employers pay the contractors in a regular manner.

• C.    To make sure that all the contractors are following proper guidelines.

• D.    To identify the critical activities from all the operations and activities in a project.

With regards to Critical Path Network analysis, in the following figure (figure 1), task B depends upon task A. What type of diagram is shown on figure 1?

• A.    Network diagram

• B.    Activity-on-Arrow diagram

• C.    Activity-on-Nodes diagram

• D.    Activity label arrow diagram

Which of the following is a reason why planning in advance of the construction project has been rapidly developing?

• A.    Fluctuating oil prices

• B.    Increasing global warming

• C.    Increase in work competition

• D.    Larger and more complex projects

What is the definition of the Method Statement?

• A.    The statement lists the financial breakdown of the activity.

• B.    The statement arranges ideas of how contracts are executed.

• C.    The statement clarifies the organisational chart of the project.

• D.    The document lists down the contractors and labourers of the activity.

In creating Bar/Gantt Charts, what do we mean by the term “Work Schedule”?

• A.    A time framework for the project plan.

• B.    A method to select a suitable contractor.

• C.    A document used to verify any payments.

• D.    A system used to monitor workers’ attendance.

In the Bar/Gantt Chart, what does the use of different colours represent?

• A.    To ensure that the contractors remain competent.

• B.    To identify the tasks of contractors and subcontractors.

• C.    To allow comparison between scheduled and built progress.

• D.    To prevent any construction accidents from occurring on site.

What is the most widely accepted method of presenting technically the work schedule activities sequence and time duration information?

• A.    Layout Diagram

• B.    Bar or Gantt Chart

• C.    Sales invoice document

• D.    Tender information billing

In terms of construction, why do we need to prepare the Method Statement?

• A.    To give a suitable level of production flow.

• B.    To gauge the bonus for the workers’ salary.

• C.    To list properly the work organisational chart.

• D. To select the most appropriate sub-contractors.