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Which of the following is NOT covered in this chapter?
Which of the following is NOT covered in this chapter?
- Types of design-construction program delivery (correct)
- Key aspects of design project management
- Fundamental processes and select tools appropriate for architectural practice
- Applications and methodologies
What is the role of the project architect?
What is the role of the project architect?
- Project manager
- Client representative
- Architect's assistant
- Design team leader (correct)
What is the importance of effective management in a design project?
What is the importance of effective management in a design project?
- It increases the client's satisfaction
- It ensures compliance with building codes
- It guarantees a successful project outcome (correct)
- It reduces project costs
What should the architect consider when choosing a project management solution?
What should the architect consider when choosing a project management solution?
Which of the following areas of project management is discussed separately in Chapter 5.2?
Which of the following areas of project management is discussed separately in Chapter 5.2?
In a predictive project management environment, change is seen as:
In a predictive project management environment, change is seen as:
Which project delivery methods challenge the traditional approach to predictive project management?
Which project delivery methods challenge the traditional approach to predictive project management?
What is the purpose of a firm's project management methodology?
What is the purpose of a firm's project management methodology?
Which of the following is NOT a typical activity in the design/construction/commissioning endeavor?
Which of the following is NOT a typical activity in the design/construction/commissioning endeavor?
Who is responsible for managing the client's planning/design/construction program?
Who is responsible for managing the client's planning/design/construction program?
What can lack of clarity in scope and responsibility lead to?
What can lack of clarity in scope and responsibility lead to?
What is a firm's project management methodology?
What is a firm's project management methodology?
Which organization developed the project management body of knowledge?
Which organization developed the project management body of knowledge?
What are the fundamental elements of managing projects?
What are the fundamental elements of managing projects?
What is the role of the project architect in a design project?
What is the role of the project architect in a design project?
What has led to the rise of consulting firms specializing in project management services delivery?
What has led to the rise of consulting firms specializing in project management services delivery?
Which of the following is a key factor in achieving both architectural and financial objectives in a project?
Which of the following is a key factor in achieving both architectural and financial objectives in a project?
Why is it important for the project manager to review the client-architect agreement before starting work?
Why is it important for the project manager to review the client-architect agreement before starting work?
What does scope management involve in a project?
What does scope management involve in a project?
What does the client's business case in a project document?
What does the client's business case in a project document?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the project architect or project manager?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the project architect or project manager?
What is a disadvantage of virtual teams in the context of design projects?
What is a disadvantage of virtual teams in the context of design projects?
What is the advantage of a co-located team in design projects?
What is the advantage of a co-located team in design projects?
What is required of the project architect to enhance the performance of a virtual team?
What is required of the project architect to enhance the performance of a virtual team?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit that may be associated with pursuing an architectural project?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit that may be associated with pursuing an architectural project?
What does the architect's business case aim to do?
What does the architect's business case aim to do?
Who are potential sources of requirements for an architectural project?
Who are potential sources of requirements for an architectural project?
What do project requirements for an architectural project include?
What do project requirements for an architectural project include?
What is a significant risk to an architectural project at an early stage?
What is a significant risk to an architectural project at an early stage?
What skills are required for requirements gathering in an architectural project?
What skills are required for requirements gathering in an architectural project?
