BICSI RTPM UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT ANSWERs
terests of each stakeholder - ANSWER -Project Manager
Procurement Management - ANSWER -Procurement of resources outside of the
team, (materials & subcontractors)
Client Needs Assessment - ANSWER -Starts with a meeting with the client to
evaluate their needs
ICT Professional must understand: - ANSWER -Industry, Business, Technology
and Strategic plans
ICT Professional should understand: - ANSWER -Strengths/ Weaknesses
Vertical Market
Unique Requirements
Developing a Project Plan by ANSWERing Questions - ANSWER -Lessons
Learned from previous projects
What needs done (SOW)
How will accidents be prevented (Safety Plan)
Who will affect or be affected (Stakeholder MGMT)
Who should participate in project plan (OBS)
Who performs each task (WBS)
When is each task performed (PERT, CPM, Gantt)
What is the Project Budget (EVM)
How will the quality be checked (Quality Plan)
How will risks be assessed (Risk plan)
How will communication be tracked (Comm MGMT)
Lessons Learned Questions - ANSWER -What went right/ wrong
What produced best results
,What processes can be improved
Did we learn anything
Corrective Action Plan - ANSWER -Should be developed for the purpose of
continuous quality
Request for Proposal (RFP) - ANSWER -Invitation for a contractor to submit
proposal for a service
What dictates scope but leaves the decisions to the firm? - ANSWER -RFP
It is advisable for the project manager to send the 90% draft of the RFP to the: -
ANSWER -Project Manager's Legal Team
Parts of the RFP - ANSWER -Cover Letter
Executive Summary
Background
Description of Solution
Concept Drawing
Projected Pricing
Business References
Code of Silence - ANSWER -An oath by a solicitor, or other employee, not to
disclose any information in regards to the RFP
Violating the Code of Silence: - ANSWER -will automatically disqualify the
proposal and the company could be further penalized in future RFP submittals
Design Team Members - ANSWER -Owner
Architect
Professional Engineer
Consultant
Owner - ANSWER -Defines requirements, provides approval @ each design
phase
,Architect - ANSWER -Lead design professional, hired by the owner
Who usually hires professional engineers and consultants? - ANSWER -Architect
Professional Engineer - ANSWER -A licensed design professional, recognized by
a state
or local authority, who focuses on the design of a specific system or requirement
(e.g., civil, structural, mechanical, electrical). Many members of an engineering
firm are
ICT professionals who are supervised by a PE.
Consultant - ANSWER -A design professional, recognized by an industry or
industry association, who focuses on the design of a specific system or
requirement that does not require a PE designation.
Construction Team Members - ANSWER -Construction Manager
Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
General Contractor
Contractors/ Subcontractor
Construction Manager - ANSWER -Hired by Owner to assist in the management
of a bid
Construction Managers can also be - ANSWER -General Contractors
CMAR - ANSWER -CM but acts as the consultant to the owner, or as GC during
construction
Usually the low bidder
General Contractor - ANSWER -Hired by owner to complete work
Contractor/ Subcontractor - ANSWER -Hired by owner or general contractor to
complete a portion of work
Design Phases - ANSWER -Schematic Design
Design Development
, Construction Document
Schematic Design - ANSWER -Prepared for the owner, includes sketches,
graphics, logical diagrams, general design criteria and cost estimates
Design Development - ANSWER -After schematic designs approved by owner,
design team begins design development
Includes outline, specs, drawing and cost estimates
Formal reviews begin at what percentage of design development - ANSWER -50
and 80
Construction Documents - ANSWER -After owner approves DD, design team
prepares ___________ __________, which are used to obtain pricing of required
work
Owner Bidding Role - ANSWER -Supplies bidding and contracting requirements,
sends invites to prospective bidders
Design Team Bidding Role - ANSWER -Produce any Addenda based on the
QBD
Construction Manager Bidding Role - ANSWER -May lead or participate in bid
process
General Contractor Bidding Roles - ANSWER -Prepare and submit their bids to
the owner
Contractor, Subcontractor Bidding Roles - ANSWER -Prepare and submit their
bids to the General Contractor
Types of Bid Structures - ANSWER -RFP
RFQ
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CORRECT ANSWERs
terests of each stakeholder - ANSWER -Project Manager
Procurement Management - ANSWER -Procurement of resources outside of the
team, (materials & subcontractors)
Client Needs Assessment - ANSWER -Starts with a meeting with the client to
evaluate their needs
ICT Professional must understand: - ANSWER -Industry, Business, Technology
and Strategic plans
ICT Professional should understand: - ANSWER -Strengths/ Weaknesses
Vertical Market
Unique Requirements
Developing a Project Plan by ANSWERing Questions - ANSWER -Lessons
Learned from previous projects
What needs done (SOW)
How will accidents be prevented (Safety Plan)
Who will affect or be affected (Stakeholder MGMT)
Who should participate in project plan (OBS)
Who performs each task (WBS)
When is each task performed (PERT, CPM, Gantt)
What is the Project Budget (EVM)
How will the quality be checked (Quality Plan)
How will risks be assessed (Risk plan)
How will communication be tracked (Comm MGMT)
Lessons Learned Questions - ANSWER -What went right/ wrong
What produced best results
,What processes can be improved
Did we learn anything
Corrective Action Plan - ANSWER -Should be developed for the purpose of
continuous quality
Request for Proposal (RFP) - ANSWER -Invitation for a contractor to submit
proposal for a service
What dictates scope but leaves the decisions to the firm? - ANSWER -RFP
It is advisable for the project manager to send the 90% draft of the RFP to the: -
ANSWER -Project Manager's Legal Team
Parts of the RFP - ANSWER -Cover Letter
Executive Summary
Background
Description of Solution
Concept Drawing
Projected Pricing
Business References
Code of Silence - ANSWER -An oath by a solicitor, or other employee, not to
disclose any information in regards to the RFP
Violating the Code of Silence: - ANSWER -will automatically disqualify the
proposal and the company could be further penalized in future RFP submittals
Design Team Members - ANSWER -Owner
Architect
Professional Engineer
Consultant
Owner - ANSWER -Defines requirements, provides approval @ each design
phase
,Architect - ANSWER -Lead design professional, hired by the owner
Who usually hires professional engineers and consultants? - ANSWER -Architect
Professional Engineer - ANSWER -A licensed design professional, recognized by
a state
or local authority, who focuses on the design of a specific system or requirement
(e.g., civil, structural, mechanical, electrical). Many members of an engineering
firm are
ICT professionals who are supervised by a PE.
Consultant - ANSWER -A design professional, recognized by an industry or
industry association, who focuses on the design of a specific system or
requirement that does not require a PE designation.
Construction Team Members - ANSWER -Construction Manager
Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
General Contractor
Contractors/ Subcontractor
Construction Manager - ANSWER -Hired by Owner to assist in the management
of a bid
Construction Managers can also be - ANSWER -General Contractors
CMAR - ANSWER -CM but acts as the consultant to the owner, or as GC during
construction
Usually the low bidder
General Contractor - ANSWER -Hired by owner to complete work
Contractor/ Subcontractor - ANSWER -Hired by owner or general contractor to
complete a portion of work
Design Phases - ANSWER -Schematic Design
Design Development
, Construction Document
Schematic Design - ANSWER -Prepared for the owner, includes sketches,
graphics, logical diagrams, general design criteria and cost estimates
Design Development - ANSWER -After schematic designs approved by owner,
design team begins design development
Includes outline, specs, drawing and cost estimates
Formal reviews begin at what percentage of design development - ANSWER -50
and 80
Construction Documents - ANSWER -After owner approves DD, design team
prepares ___________ __________, which are used to obtain pricing of required
work
Owner Bidding Role - ANSWER -Supplies bidding and contracting requirements,
sends invites to prospective bidders
Design Team Bidding Role - ANSWER -Produce any Addenda based on the
QBD
Construction Manager Bidding Role - ANSWER -May lead or participate in bid
process
General Contractor Bidding Roles - ANSWER -Prepare and submit their bids to
the owner
Contractor, Subcontractor Bidding Roles - ANSWER -Prepare and submit their
bids to the General Contractor
Types of Bid Structures - ANSWER -RFP
RFQ
DBB
DB
