CM 4221 FINAL QUESTIONS
AND COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
Your Exam Plug
, 1) establish the need
2) engineering and design
3) bidding and award
4) construction
5) project close-out
6) operation and maintenance - Answer: what are the 6 phases of a project lifecycle?
establish the need - Answer: the phase of a project lifecycle where a conceptual want (private)/need
(public) is decided and there is the development of potential/alternative solutions. Project feasibility is
also discussed. The owner/owner's rep, developers, financial advisors and consultants are involved.
engineering and design - Answer: the phase of a project lifecycle where you hire a primary design team,
develop the project layout, and manage planning and scoping. the owner/owner's rep, CM/consultants,
architect and engineers are involved.
environmental impact statement - Answer: included in the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969,
______ calls for an examination and consideration of impacts of the proposed action on sensitive
resources (floodplains, wetlands, endangered species, etc.)
planning - Answer: a management activity during the engineering and design phase where the project
goals and availability of funds are defined, project site/zoning are purchased, delivery and procurement
methods and contract agreements are determined.
scoping - Answer: a management activity during the engineering and design phase that is one of the
most important responsibilities of the owner. it is ultimately a controlling factor for budget and
scheduling and is where the owner determines what kind of project to build.
bid and award - Answer: the phase of the project lifecycle where procurement/bidding take place. a
decision to bid is made and then a selection of contractor and notice of award. the owner, CM, design
team, and interested constructors are involved.
construction - Answer: the phase of a project lifecycle where pre construction activities are finalized,
subcontractors are selected, and the constructor begins work and builds the project. the owner, CM,
constructor, subcontractors, suppliers, design team and consultants are involved.
AND COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
Your Exam Plug
, 1) establish the need
2) engineering and design
3) bidding and award
4) construction
5) project close-out
6) operation and maintenance - Answer: what are the 6 phases of a project lifecycle?
establish the need - Answer: the phase of a project lifecycle where a conceptual want (private)/need
(public) is decided and there is the development of potential/alternative solutions. Project feasibility is
also discussed. The owner/owner's rep, developers, financial advisors and consultants are involved.
engineering and design - Answer: the phase of a project lifecycle where you hire a primary design team,
develop the project layout, and manage planning and scoping. the owner/owner's rep, CM/consultants,
architect and engineers are involved.
environmental impact statement - Answer: included in the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969,
______ calls for an examination and consideration of impacts of the proposed action on sensitive
resources (floodplains, wetlands, endangered species, etc.)
planning - Answer: a management activity during the engineering and design phase where the project
goals and availability of funds are defined, project site/zoning are purchased, delivery and procurement
methods and contract agreements are determined.
scoping - Answer: a management activity during the engineering and design phase that is one of the
most important responsibilities of the owner. it is ultimately a controlling factor for budget and
scheduling and is where the owner determines what kind of project to build.
bid and award - Answer: the phase of the project lifecycle where procurement/bidding take place. a
decision to bid is made and then a selection of contractor and notice of award. the owner, CM, design
team, and interested constructors are involved.
construction - Answer: the phase of a project lifecycle where pre construction activities are finalized,
subcontractors are selected, and the constructor begins work and builds the project. the owner, CM,
constructor, subcontractors, suppliers, design team and consultants are involved.
