RCDD Chapter 12

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Chapter 12 of the TDMM

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1.

Which of the following are considered traits of a good project manager.
- A.
  
  Attention to detail
- B.
  
  Sales skills
- C.
  
  Focused on self preservation
- D.
  
  Able to manage project risk
2.

What are the major areas of project management.
- A.
  
  Human resource management
- B.
  
  Scope management
- C.
  
  Integration management
- D.
  
  Time management
- E.
  
  All of the above
3.

What are the major areas of project management.
- A.
  
  Cost management
- B.
  
  Quality management
- C.
  
  Communications management
- D.
  
  Risk and procurement management
- E.
  
  All of the above
4.

The first step in the project should be what:
- A.
  
  Developing a safety plan
- B.
  
  Developing a scope of work (SoW)
- C.
  
  Developing an organizational breakdown
- D.
  
  Review of the lessons learned from previous projects
5.

Project management schedules can be developed using PERT, which was devised by whom:
- A.
  
  DuPont
- B.
  
  U.S. Navy
- C.
  
  IEEE
- D.
  
  EIA/TIA standard 802.3ah
6.

Project management schedules can be developed using a Gantt chart, which was developed by whom:
- A.
  
  Henry Gantt
- B.
  
  Charles Gantt
- C.
  
  U.S. Navy
- D.
  
  IEEE
7.

If there is greater than a 10 percent difference between the most likely and pessimistic estimates, the project is considered:
- A.
  
  Low risk
- B.
  
  Medium risk
- C.
  
  High risk
- D.
  
  Medium-high risk
8.

Which of the following is a design team member:
- A.
  
  Construction manager
- B.
  
  General contractor
- C.
  
  Architect
- D.
  
  Subcontractor
9.

The architect is hired by whom:
- A.
  
  General contractor
- B.
  
  Construction manager
- C.
  
  Owner
- D.
  
  Engineer
10.

Which member is a licensed design professional, recognized by the state:
- A.
  
  Architect
- B.
  
  Consultant
- C.
  
  Engineer
- D.
  
  General contractor
11.

Which of the following is a member of the construction team:
- A.
  
  General contractor
- B.
  
  Consultant
- C.
  
  Construction manager
- D.
  
  Engineer
12.

Which of the following is a firm or individual hired by the owner to complete the work required by the design documents:
- A.
  
  Construction manager
- B.
  
  General contractor
- C.
  
  Contractor
- D.
  
  Subcontractor
13.

Which team member is typically hired near the end of the design phase and participates in the final estimates and bid process.
- A.
  
  General contractor
- B.
  
  Consultant
- C.
  
  Construction manager
- D.
  
  Subcontractors
14.

Information transport system designs should include what three elements
- A.
  
  Specifications
- B.
  
  Requirements
- C.
  
  Drawings
- D.
  
  Cost estimates
- E.
  
  Scope of Work
15.

What is a list of numbers and titles compiled to organize the activities and requirements of a construction project.
- A.
  
  PageFormat
- B.
  
  SectionFormat
- C.
  
  MasterFormat
16.

Before the 2004 edition, the MasterFormat included how many divisions:
- A.
  
  8
- B.
  
  12
- C.
  
  16
- D.
  
  20
- E.
  
  24
17.

Before 2004 what division of the MasterFormat included telecommunications along with electrical:
- A.
  
  Division 12
- B.
  
  Divsion 14
- C.
  
  Divsion 15
- D.
  
  Division 16
18.

With the 2004 division of the MasterFormat, what division includes communications:
- A.
  
  Division 25
- B.
  
  Division 26
- C.
  
  Division 27
- D.
  
  Division 28
19.

Select the types of contracts below:
- A.
  
  Complete cost
- B.
  
  Stipulated sum
- C.
  
  Time and materials
- D.
  
  Cost plus fee
- E.
  
  Unit price
20.

Of the three types of contracts, which one is a contractor reimbursed for actual costs plus a fee.
- A.
  
  Stipulated sum
- B.
  
  Cost plus fee
- C.
  
  Unit price
21.

Of the three types of contracts which one is used when the actual SoW cannot be determined at the time of the bid
- A.
  
  Stipulated sum
- B.
  
  Cost plus fee
- C.
  
  Unit price
22.

Of the three types of contracts, which one has the contractor submitting a fixed price for the SoW required.
- A.
  
  Stipulated sum
- B.
  
  Cost plus fee
- C.
  
  Unit price
23.

What organization provides information that is a useful resource for contracts:
- A.
  
  National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA)
- B.
  
  Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA)
- C.
  
  American Institute of Architects (AIA)
- D.
  
  Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
24.

Which AIA grouping is used for "Change Orders":
- A.
  
  G700
- B.
  
  G701
- C.
  
  G702
- D.
  
  G704
25.

Which AIA grouping is used for "Application and Certificate for Payment"
- A.
  
  C141
- B.
  
  G702
- C.
  
  G704
- D.
  
  A101
26.

Who is the chief safety officer
- A.
  
  Owner
- B.
  
  General contractor
- C.
  
  Project Manager
- D.
  
  Safety inspector
27.

Which of the following should the safety plan address:
- A.
  
  Man hole safety
- B.
  
  Ladder safety
- C.
  
  Exercise safety
28.

The work breakdown structure (WBS) must cover the elements of the project's end products or deliverables.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
29.

The elements of a WBS relating to the execution steps or content are often individually influenced by the:
- A.
  
  Client
- B.
  
  Product
- C.
  
  Environment
- D.
  
  Market conditions at the time of any projects initiation and execution
30.

PERT diagrams are used to calculate the ___________ for each activity on the project.
- A.
  
  Cost
- B.
  
  Start and finish date
- C.
  
  Responsible party
- D.
  
  Overall effort
31.

Information transport systems designs should include what elements:
- A.
  
  Specifications
- B.
  
  Drawings
- C.
  
  Cost Estimates
- D.
  
  All of the above
32.

The main types of specifications that can be used to define the requirements are:
- A.
  
  Performance
- B.
  
  Proprietary
- C.
  
  Descriptive
- D.
  
  Reference
- E.
  
  All of the above
33.

CSI stands for:
- A.
  
  Cost Specification Institute
- B.
  
  Consultant Specification Institute
- C.
  
  Construction Specifications Institute
- D.
  
  Crime Scene Investigators
34.

What document standardizes how the text on each page in a specification is presented:
- A.
  
  PageFormat
- B.
  
  SectionFormat
- C.
  
  MasterFormat
35.

What document organizes the information in each section and then organizes each section into three parts.
- A.
  
  PageFormat
- B.
  
  SectionFormat
- C.
  
  MasterFormat
36.

In the MasterFormat what division contains Electronic Safety and Security
- A.
  
  Division 16
- B.
  
  Division 26
- C.
  
  Division 27
- D.
  
  Division 28
37.

In the MasterFormat what division contains Electrical
- A.
  
  Division 16
- B.
  
  Division 26
- C.
  
  Division 27
- D.
  
  Division 28
38.

In the MasterFormat what division contains Communications
- A.
  
  Division 16
- B.
  
  Division 26
- C.
  
  Division 27
- D.
  
  Division 28
39.

The GC's primary role during the construction phase is to:
- A.
  
  Inspect the work
- B.
  
  Pay the bills
- C.
  
  Complete the work
- D.
  
  Perform safety inspections
40.

Which of the following is a specific responsibility of the contractor
- A.
  
  Perform test
- B.
  
  Issuing the proper permits
- C.
  
  Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
- D.
  
  All of the above

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