Mastering In-House Project Team Management

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Which of the following is NOT covered in this chapter?

Types of Design-Construction Program Delivery (correct)

Fundamental processes for architectural practice

Managing a design project

Select tools appropriate for architectural practice

What is the role of the project architect?

Overseeing the construction phase of the project

Directing and administering an architectural project (correct)

Providing detailed information about project management processes

Developing core competencies and competitive advantage

What should the architect consider when choosing a project management solution?

The size of the firm

The cost of the solution

The accessibility of the solution

All of the above (correct)

Which organization developed the project management body of knowledge?

Project Management Institute (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the fundamental elements of managing projects?

Scope, schedule, cost, and quality (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Increased expectations from clients (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Combining the strengths of a project manager and a designer (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

A program of interrelated projects managed by different organizations (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

The architect (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can lack of clarity in scope and responsibility lead to in the context of design projects?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a firm's project management methodology?

A unique approach to meeting client needs (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Stronger footholds in existing markets (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is pivotal to managing project scope?

Having a complete grasp of the requirements (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are some sources of requirements for an architectural project?

Building users and neighbours (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following areas of project management is NOT addressed separately in other chapters?

Schedule management (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which project management approach is based on sequential workflows and limiting change?

Predictive project management (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the risk factors that may lead to rework in project management?

Decreased profitability (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of project management methodology combines traditional and innovative processes and tools?

Hybrid project management (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

The size of the project team (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Review the client-architect agreement (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does project scope management involve?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the client's business case for a project typically include?

The resources, financial and otherwise, that the organization is prepared to invest (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Managing and coordinating the work and communications for the entire project organization (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of virtual teams in design projects?

Increased project costs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages of co-located teams in design projects?

Optimal management of project-oriented workflows and increased performance through design integration (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the qualifications required for a project manager in architecture?

Experience in the practice of architecture and business acumen (B) Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is NOT covered in this chapter?

What is the role of the project architect?

What should the architect consider when choosing a project management solution?

Which organization developed the project management body of knowledge?

What are the fundamental elements of managing projects?

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

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

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

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

What can lack of clarity in scope and responsibility lead to in the context of design projects?

What is a firm's project management methodology?

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

What is pivotal to managing project scope?

What are some sources of requirements for an architectural project?

Which of the following areas of project management is NOT addressed separately in other chapters?

Which project management approach is based on sequential workflows and limiting change?

What is one of the risk factors that may lead to rework in project management?

What type of project management methodology combines traditional and innovative processes and tools?

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

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

What does project scope management involve?

What does the client's business case for a project typically include?

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

What is a disadvantage of virtual teams in design projects?

What are the advantages of co-located teams in design projects?

What are the qualifications required for a project manager in architecture?

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