BICSI RTPM STUDY FOR TELECOMMUNICATION
PROJECT MANAGER Questions and Answers Latest
Updates 2025 GRADED A+
1. Client Needs Assessment: Starts with a meeting with the client to evaluate
their needs
2. ICT Professional must understand:: Industry, Business, Technology and
Strategic plans
3. ICT Professional should understand:: Strengths/ Weaknesses
Vertical Market
Unique Requirements
4. Developing a Project Plan by Answering Questions: 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)
5. Lessons Learned Questions: What went right/ wrong
,What produced best results
What processes can be improved
Did we learn anything
6. Corrective Action Plan: Should be developed for the purpose of continuous
quality
7. Request for Proposal (RFP): Invitation for a contractor to submit proposal for
a service
8. What dictates scope but leaves the decisions to the firm?: RFP
9. It is advisable for the project manager to send the 90% draft of the RFP to
the:: Project Manager's Legal Team
10. Parts of the RFP: Cover Letter
Executive Summary
Background
Description of Solution
Concept Drawing
Projected Pricing
Business References
11. Code of Silence: An oath by a solicitor, or other employee, not to disclose any
information in regards to the RFP
12. Violating the Code of Silence:: will automatically disqualify the proposal and
the company could be further penalized in future RFP submittals
13. Design Team Members: Owner
Architect
Professional Engineer
Consultant
14. Owner: Defines requirements, provides approval @ each design phase
,15. Architect: Lead design professional, hired by the owner
16. Who usually hires professional engineers and consultants?: Architect
17. Professional Engineer: 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.
18. Consultant: A design professional, recognized by an industry or industry asso-
ciation, who
focuses on the design of a specific system or requirement that does not require a
PE designation.
19. Construction Team Members: Construction Manager
Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
General Contractor
Contractors/ Subcontractor
20. Construction Manager: Hired by Owner to assist in the management of a bid
21. Construction Managers can also be: General Contractors
22. CMAR: CM but acts as the consultant to the owner, or as GC during construction
Usually the low bidder
23. General Contractor: Hired by owner to complete work
24. Contractor/ Subcontractor: Hired by owner or general contractor to complete
a portion of work
25. Design Phases: Schematic Design
Design Development
Construction Document
26. Schematic Design: Prepared for the owner, includes sketches, graphics, logical
diagrams, general design criteria and cost estimates
27. Design Development: After schematic designs approved by owner, design
team begins design development
Includes outline, specs, drawing and cost estimates
PROJECT MANAGER Questions and Answers Latest
Updates 2025 GRADED A+
1. Client Needs Assessment: Starts with a meeting with the client to evaluate
their needs
2. ICT Professional must understand:: Industry, Business, Technology and
Strategic plans
3. ICT Professional should understand:: Strengths/ Weaknesses
Vertical Market
Unique Requirements
4. Developing a Project Plan by Answering Questions: 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)
5. Lessons Learned Questions: What went right/ wrong
,What produced best results
What processes can be improved
Did we learn anything
6. Corrective Action Plan: Should be developed for the purpose of continuous
quality
7. Request for Proposal (RFP): Invitation for a contractor to submit proposal for
a service
8. What dictates scope but leaves the decisions to the firm?: RFP
9. It is advisable for the project manager to send the 90% draft of the RFP to
the:: Project Manager's Legal Team
10. Parts of the RFP: Cover Letter
Executive Summary
Background
Description of Solution
Concept Drawing
Projected Pricing
Business References
11. Code of Silence: An oath by a solicitor, or other employee, not to disclose any
information in regards to the RFP
12. Violating the Code of Silence:: will automatically disqualify the proposal and
the company could be further penalized in future RFP submittals
13. Design Team Members: Owner
Architect
Professional Engineer
Consultant
14. Owner: Defines requirements, provides approval @ each design phase
,15. Architect: Lead design professional, hired by the owner
16. Who usually hires professional engineers and consultants?: Architect
17. Professional Engineer: 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.
18. Consultant: A design professional, recognized by an industry or industry asso-
ciation, who
focuses on the design of a specific system or requirement that does not require a
PE designation.
19. Construction Team Members: Construction Manager
Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
General Contractor
Contractors/ Subcontractor
20. Construction Manager: Hired by Owner to assist in the management of a bid
21. Construction Managers can also be: General Contractors
22. CMAR: CM but acts as the consultant to the owner, or as GC during construction
Usually the low bidder
23. General Contractor: Hired by owner to complete work
24. Contractor/ Subcontractor: Hired by owner or general contractor to complete
a portion of work
25. Design Phases: Schematic Design
Design Development
Construction Document
26. Schematic Design: Prepared for the owner, includes sketches, graphics, logical
diagrams, general design criteria and cost estimates
27. Design Development: After schematic designs approved by owner, design
team begins design development
Includes outline, specs, drawing and cost estimates
