CET-415 Construction Project
Management Final Exam
There are two skills sets that must be developed by project managers. Name them ANS:process skills
and people skills
What is RFP? ANS:Request for Proposal
Several certifications are available to project managers. Name two. ANS:1. PMP--Project Management
Professional
2.PgMP--Program Management Professional
Name three process functions for project managers. ANS:1. Planning projects
2. Scheduling Projects
3. Handling risk
In Scenario 2.1, what was Danny's problem? ANS:Danny doesn't have good people skills and has
difficulty communicating with others.
What is a mission statement? ANS:contains the name of the project, a brief description of the project,
and the purpose of the construction team
Name the four aspects of building an effective team. ANS:Assess, Plan, Execute, and Evaluate
Name the five strategies to resolve conflict. ANS:1. Clarify assignments
2. Clarify roles
3. Encourage to talk through their differences
4. Encourage to disagree without being disagreeable
5. Handle conflict promptly
When a problem arises within a team, there are three basic human responses to a problem. Name all
three ANS:1. escape
2. attack
3. resolution
In Scenario 9.2 what was Melinda's problem? ANS:She doesn't know how to handle diversity and resolve
conflict
, The two most common types of estimates are: ANS:Unit cost/assemblies and square foot
What is a screening or rough order of magnitude estimate? ANS:used to determine the feasibility of a
project
There are 2 basic commonly used models in preparing an estimate. For an assembly estimate, this model
is called: ANS:CSI 50-Division Masterformat
The estimating model used for square foot estimates is ANS:UNIFORMAT II-12 Division
What is the difference between the two estimating models? ANS:In CSI each item is included individually
and in UNIFORMAT, they are allocated to one of seven major group elements.
What is a takeoff? ANS:determining how much material of all types will be needed to complete the
project
In a unit price bid estimate, who prepares the take-off? ANS:estimator for contractor/subcontractor
What are indirect costs? ANS:known as overhead; consist of the labor, material, equipment, permits,
etc.
What does LEED stand for? ANS:Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Why is LEED important? ANS:It is important for green building construction. LEED products are better for
the environment and use less energy consumption
What is the definition of a team? ANS:a group of people working together to accomplish a common
purpose
There are two basic people skills that project managers need to possess. Name them ANS:Teambuilding
leadership
Communication
In describing a project team, what is "fit"? ANS:Finding team members that work together well and get
along great
Name 3 responsibilities of a project manager ANS:1. Serve as the team's connection with higher
management
2. Serve as the leader of the construction team
3. Serve as the official record keeper for the team
In constructing a team charter, there are 3 major components. Name them ANS:mission statement,
ground rules, and team goals
Management Final Exam
There are two skills sets that must be developed by project managers. Name them ANS:process skills
and people skills
What is RFP? ANS:Request for Proposal
Several certifications are available to project managers. Name two. ANS:1. PMP--Project Management
Professional
2.PgMP--Program Management Professional
Name three process functions for project managers. ANS:1. Planning projects
2. Scheduling Projects
3. Handling risk
In Scenario 2.1, what was Danny's problem? ANS:Danny doesn't have good people skills and has
difficulty communicating with others.
What is a mission statement? ANS:contains the name of the project, a brief description of the project,
and the purpose of the construction team
Name the four aspects of building an effective team. ANS:Assess, Plan, Execute, and Evaluate
Name the five strategies to resolve conflict. ANS:1. Clarify assignments
2. Clarify roles
3. Encourage to talk through their differences
4. Encourage to disagree without being disagreeable
5. Handle conflict promptly
When a problem arises within a team, there are three basic human responses to a problem. Name all
three ANS:1. escape
2. attack
3. resolution
In Scenario 9.2 what was Melinda's problem? ANS:She doesn't know how to handle diversity and resolve
conflict
, The two most common types of estimates are: ANS:Unit cost/assemblies and square foot
What is a screening or rough order of magnitude estimate? ANS:used to determine the feasibility of a
project
There are 2 basic commonly used models in preparing an estimate. For an assembly estimate, this model
is called: ANS:CSI 50-Division Masterformat
The estimating model used for square foot estimates is ANS:UNIFORMAT II-12 Division
What is the difference between the two estimating models? ANS:In CSI each item is included individually
and in UNIFORMAT, they are allocated to one of seven major group elements.
What is a takeoff? ANS:determining how much material of all types will be needed to complete the
project
In a unit price bid estimate, who prepares the take-off? ANS:estimator for contractor/subcontractor
What are indirect costs? ANS:known as overhead; consist of the labor, material, equipment, permits,
etc.
What does LEED stand for? ANS:Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Why is LEED important? ANS:It is important for green building construction. LEED products are better for
the environment and use less energy consumption
What is the definition of a team? ANS:a group of people working together to accomplish a common
purpose
There are two basic people skills that project managers need to possess. Name them ANS:Teambuilding
leadership
Communication
In describing a project team, what is "fit"? ANS:Finding team members that work together well and get
along great
Name 3 responsibilities of a project manager ANS:1. Serve as the team's connection with higher
management
2. Serve as the leader of the construction team
3. Serve as the official record keeper for the team
In constructing a team charter, there are 3 major components. Name them ANS:mission statement,
ground rules, and team goals
