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?

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

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

<p>Increased expectations from clients (C)</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 (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 program of interrelated projects managed by different organizations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

What is a firm's project management methodology?

<p>A unique approach to meeting client needs (C)</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 (C)</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 some sources of requirements for an architectural project?

<p>Building users and neighbours (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Predictive project management (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Hybrid project management (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>The size of the project team (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does project scope management involve?

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

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

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

What is a disadvantage of virtual teams in design projects?

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

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

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

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

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

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