CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT
TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When managing construction projects, separate management of each project is necessary. (T / F)
True
A project can be defined as " an endeavor undertaken to produce a unique result, product, or
service within a infinite time frame. ( T / F) False
A temporary endeavor undertaken to produce a unique result, product, or service within a finite
time frame.
One essential tool for effective job site management is good organizational skills. ( T / F) True
The primary purpose of the ____________________________ is to achieve the goals of the
project. Management Team
Name 3 attributes of a construction project. Finite Duration
Located away from company
Substantial purchases may be required
In the Traditional-Delivery-System (TDS), what are the direct relationships between the three
principal parties? The Owner has a contract with both the Architect and Contractor.
Responsibility of the Owner under the TDS Pays for project, provides project coordination, and
provides the project site.
Responsibility of the Architect under the TDS Designs project, provides construction
documents, and provides construction administration.
Responsibility of the Contractor under the TDS Provides labor, material, skill, and
equipment to complete the project.
Construction Manager- System The construction manager serves as the primary agent of
the owner and coordinates the intense management of the project. Contracts between the Owner,
Architect and Owner, and Contractor are written directly.
Design- Build System The single source procurement by the owner where the firm contracts with
the owner to provide both architect services to design and contractor services to build the project.
3 Project Delivery Systems Design-Bid-Build
Construction Management
Design-Build
Design-Bid- Build The traditional system where the architect provides design, construction
documents, and construction administration. There are contracts between the Architect and
Owner; and Contractor and Owner.
When a subcontractor has a question about how a part of the building should be constructed, who
do they communicate with? Subcontractors communicate with the contractor who hired them.
What are the responsibilities of a Design-Build Firm? To provide both architect services to
design and contractor services to build the project.
What is the architect responsible for on a commercial project? Design project, provide
construction documents, and provide construction administration.
What are 3 other entities that has a role during the construction process? Building Inspector
Fire Marshall
Safety Inspector
Why is it important to respect the lines of communication, regardless of what Delivery System is
being used? Save times, reduces confusion, and allows issues to be handled at the appropriate
level.
TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When managing construction projects, separate management of each project is necessary. (T / F)
True
A project can be defined as " an endeavor undertaken to produce a unique result, product, or
service within a infinite time frame. ( T / F) False
A temporary endeavor undertaken to produce a unique result, product, or service within a finite
time frame.
One essential tool for effective job site management is good organizational skills. ( T / F) True
The primary purpose of the ____________________________ is to achieve the goals of the
project. Management Team
Name 3 attributes of a construction project. Finite Duration
Located away from company
Substantial purchases may be required
In the Traditional-Delivery-System (TDS), what are the direct relationships between the three
principal parties? The Owner has a contract with both the Architect and Contractor.
Responsibility of the Owner under the TDS Pays for project, provides project coordination, and
provides the project site.
Responsibility of the Architect under the TDS Designs project, provides construction
documents, and provides construction administration.
Responsibility of the Contractor under the TDS Provides labor, material, skill, and
equipment to complete the project.
Construction Manager- System The construction manager serves as the primary agent of
the owner and coordinates the intense management of the project. Contracts between the Owner,
Architect and Owner, and Contractor are written directly.
Design- Build System The single source procurement by the owner where the firm contracts with
the owner to provide both architect services to design and contractor services to build the project.
3 Project Delivery Systems Design-Bid-Build
Construction Management
Design-Build
Design-Bid- Build The traditional system where the architect provides design, construction
documents, and construction administration. There are contracts between the Architect and
Owner; and Contractor and Owner.
When a subcontractor has a question about how a part of the building should be constructed, who
do they communicate with? Subcontractors communicate with the contractor who hired them.
What are the responsibilities of a Design-Build Firm? To provide both architect services to
design and contractor services to build the project.
What is the architect responsible for on a commercial project? Design project, provide
construction documents, and provide construction administration.
What are 3 other entities that has a role during the construction process? Building Inspector
Fire Marshall
Safety Inspector
Why is it important to respect the lines of communication, regardless of what Delivery System is
being used? Save times, reduces confusion, and allows issues to be handled at the appropriate
level.
