Mastering In-House Project Team Management

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What is the role of the project architect?

  • Design team leader
  • Project manager
  • Architect
  • All of the above (correct)

What does this chapter not cover?

  • Project management processes
  • Types of Design-Construction Program Delivery (correct)
  • Fundamental processes and select tools appropriate for architectural practice
  • All of the above

Which areas of project management are pivotal to project success?

  • Scope management, schedule management, and risk management (correct)
  • Scope management, schedule management, and project procurement management
  • Scope management, schedule management, and project stakeholder management
  • Scope management, schedule management, and project cost management

Which chapter discusses project stakeholder management?

<p>Chapter 5.2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which project management approach is based on predictive project management?

<p>Traditional approach (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may result in one of project management's biggest pitfalls?

<p>Rework (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization developed the project management body of knowledge?

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

What are the fundamental elements of managing projects?

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

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

<p>Increased expectations of clients (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key skills required for a project architect?

<p>Design, building technology, document production, and contract administration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a benefit that may be included in the architect's business case?

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

What is pivotal to managing project scope?

<p>Having a complete grasp of the requirements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the sources of requirements for an architectural project?

<p>The client, building users, authorities having jurisdiction, and any stakeholder with an interest in the project (A)</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>Identifying the manpower and skills required (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the project manager do before starting work on a project?

<p>Review the client-architect agreement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does project scope include?

<p>The activities of the services being delivered (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the client's business case link?

<p>The client's strategic need with a desired program or project outcome (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the term 'project' in the context of design and construction?

<p>A single endeavor undertaken by stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial for an architect in delivering professional services?

<p>Understanding the relationships between multiple individual projects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is clarity important in managing design projects?

<p>To avoid misunderstandings of scope and responsibility (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a firm's project management methodology from project management standards?

<p>It is a core competency that demonstrates a firm's unique approach (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which individual is generally responsible for managing and coordinating the work and communications for the entire project organization?

<p>The project architect (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of virtual teams?

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

What is the role of the project manager?

<p>Leading a diverse team (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When might a co-located team be warranted?

<p>When the project is complex (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT covered in this chapter?

<p>Applications and methodologies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must each firm do in order to develop core competencies and competitive advantage?

<p>Transform project management standards and processes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the architect be mindful of when choosing a project management solution?

<p>The value proposition offered to clients (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the fundamental elements of managing projects?

<p>Quality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Increased expectations of clients (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To provide architectural design expertise (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the systems that allow for the efficient and effective management of projects?

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

What is the key factor in achieving both architectural and financial objectives in a project?

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

What should the project manager review before starting work on a project?

<p>The client-architect agreement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in scope management using a traditional project planning model?

<p>Collecting project requirements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the client's business case?

<p>To link the client organization's strategic need with a desired program or project outcome (B)</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>Integrated project delivery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may result in one of project management's biggest pitfalls?

<p>Rework (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is clarity important in managing design projects?

<p>To enhance stakeholder satisfaction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the term 'project' in the context of design and construction?

<p>An endeavor from inception to operations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit that may be included in the architect's business case?

<p>Increased project scope (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in achieving both architectural and financial objectives in a project?

<p>Effective communication (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the term 'project' in the context of design and construction?

<p>A single endeavor undertaken by a variety of stakeholders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the sources of requirements for an architectural project?

<p>Client, building users, neighbours, and authorities having jurisdiction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial for an architect in delivering professional services?

<p>Understanding the relationships between individual projects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must each architecture firm develop in order to manage the work involved in delivering its design services?

<p>A methodology for managing the design project (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a firm's project management methodology demonstrate to clients?

<p>The firm's unique approach to meeting their needs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a responsibility of the project architect?

<p>Managing and coordinating the work and communications for the entire project organization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of virtual teams in design projects?

<p>Inefficient multi-tasking (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in achieving both architectural and financial objectives in a project?

<p>Effective communication and collaboration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Effective communication planning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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