BICSI RTPM Exam Guide Questions with Answers 2025 Update

design and implementation/installation - Answer-Telecommunications project management (TPM) typically consists of two distinct processes: Design PM Tasks - Answer-Review expression of interest for client Perform a user needs analysis Perform site surveys and meet with client Generate preliminary design submittals Respond to/incorporate client comments Prepare final bid documents/RFP and engineer's cost estimate Issue final RFP package to client Client makes RFP available to potential bidders Implementation of TPM Project Flowchart - Answer-Review client RFP Perform Site Survey Organize and Submit Bid Questions Organize and Submit Final Proposal Client Awards Contract NTP Contractor Mobilizes Project Implementation Project - Answer-Temporary endevour that has a definite beginning and end, whose end result is the delivery of a product or service. Projects are governed by limits (constraints). Project Constraints - Answer-Time, Cost, Quality, Resources, Risks, Safety, Technology, Stakeholders, Environment Project Stakeholders - Answer-Sponsor Portfolio Manager Client Sellers Business Partner Operations Manager Functional Manager Project Manager Program Manager Project Team Members - Answer-Manufacturer Engineer Government / Regulatory Supplier Vendor Admin/ Clerical Supervisor Other Trades Consultant Coworker Customer ICT Professional's Role is Affected By: - Answer-Current & future technology Availability of resources Complex equipment Advanced tools Constant refinement of standards International, National, Regional and Local Codes Intricate and evolvoing designs Phases of a Project - Answer-Design Bidding Construction Post-Construction PM Tools - Answer-Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT) Gantt - Schedule of activity, bar chart Critical Path Management Earned Value Management TPM Steps - Answer-Developing a Plan Implementing the Plan Managing/ Tracking the Plan Closeout the Project TPM Knowledge Areas - Answer-Integration Scope Time Cost Quality Human Resources Communications Risks Procurement Stakeholders Human Resource Management - Answer-Personnel issues, engaging the right people to do the job, (trained, equipped, motivated) Project Safety Scope Management - Answer-Development of a scope statement, approved by client and compay Scope statement defines type/ amount/ limits of the work to be performed Scope is the fence around the project Integration Management - Answer-Breaks up multiple small projects to one big project One big project broken down to multiple small projects Integration of subteams into project organization with integrated plan Time Management - Answer-Time estimate and schedules Integration of time schedules from various subteams and calculation of the critical path of events on the project Cost Management - Answer-Cost estimate and project budget Quality Management - Answer-Detailed review of the design documentation throughout the project If ICT completes build, include test results and workmanship Client value Items Communications Management - Answer-Scheduled meetings and the use of electronic media War room - to post schedule and project results on a whiteboard Risk Management - Answer-Injury Professional damage Scheduling conflicts Errors & omissions Cost risks When should the risk management plan be completed? - Answer-Before a company submits a proposal