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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?

  • Project manager
  • Client representative
  • Architect's assistant
  • Design team leader (correct)

    • 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?

    <p>The software's compatibility with the firm's processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following areas of project management is discussed separately in Chapter 5.2?

    <p>Project stakeholder management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a predictive project management environment, change is seen as:

    <p>An anathema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which project delivery methods challenge the traditional approach to predictive project management?

    <p>Alternate financing and procurement (AFP) and integrated project delivery (IPD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a firm's project management methodology?

    <p>To engage various stakeholders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a typical activity in the design/construction/commissioning endeavor?

    <p>Operation of the facility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for managing the client's planning/design/construction program?

    <p>Architect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can lack of clarity in scope and responsibility lead to?

    <p>Reduced confidence in the architect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a firm's project management methodology?

    <p>A unique approach to meeting client needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization developed the project management body of knowledge?

    <p>Project Management Institute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the fundamental elements of managing projects?

    <p>Scope, schedule, cost, and quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the project architect in a design project?

    <p>Combining the strengths of a project manager and a designer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has led to the rise of consulting firms specializing in project management services delivery?

    <p>Increased expectations of project management services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key factor in achieving both architectural and financial objectives in a project?

    <p>The size of the project team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for the project manager to review the client-architect agreement before starting work?

    <p>To understand the scope and limitations of the consulting services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does scope management involve in a project?

    <p>Comparing the actual results with the plan and changing the plan as required</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the client's business case in a project document?

    <p>The problem at hand, analysis, constraints, and assumptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the project architect or project manager?

    <p>Retaining individual consultants for the client</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of virtual teams in the context of design projects?

    <p>Increased project costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of a co-located team in design projects?

    <p>Optimal management of project-oriented workflows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required of the project architect to enhance the performance of a virtual team?

    <p>Retreats and effective communication planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a benefit that may be associated with pursuing an architectural project?

    <p>Stronger footholds in existing markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the architect's business case aim to do?

    <p>Link the project with the client's strategic goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are potential sources of requirements for an architectural project?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do project requirements for an architectural project include?

    <p>The services to be provided</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant risk to an architectural project at an early stage?

    <p>Lack of clarity and understanding of the stated client requirement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What skills are required for requirements gathering in an architectural project?

    <p>Communication skills and group facilitation techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

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