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What is the MOST important information that a construction project proposal should include regarding the proposer's organization and capabilities?
What is the MOST important information that a construction project proposal should include regarding the proposer's organization and capabilities?
- Details of the organization's financial control and project control processes
- The size and expertise of the staff, especially the qualifications of the proposed project design manager
- The type of managerial method the organization will use to execute the work
- All of the above (correct)
Which of the following is the LEAST common method for determining payments for professional design services?
Which of the following is the LEAST common method for determining payments for professional design services?
- Fixed lump-sum fee (correct)
- Percentage of construction cost
- Hourly or per diem charge
- Multiple of salary cost plus non-salary expense
What is the primary purpose of program development in a construction project?
What is the primary purpose of program development in a construction project?
- To identify alternative design concepts and floor plans
- To translate the project's objectives into the physical aspects of the completed facility (correct)
- To establish the project's quality assurance organization
- To define the construction schedule and resource availability
Which of the following is the LEAST important factor for the architect to consider when developing general concepts for a facility project?
Which of the following is the LEAST important factor for the architect to consider when developing general concepts for a facility project?
Which of the following is the LEAST important factor for a construction project proposal to address regarding the proposer's capabilities?
Which of the following is the LEAST important factor for a construction project proposal to address regarding the proposer's capabilities?
Which of the following payment methods for professional design services is MOST likely to incentivize the designer to minimize construction costs?
Which of the following payment methods for professional design services is MOST likely to incentivize the designer to minimize construction costs?
What is the primary focus of top-down budgeting in project management?
What is the primary focus of top-down budgeting in project management?
Which project planning technique emphasizes employee involvement and participative management?
Which project planning technique emphasizes employee involvement and participative management?
What is the key advantage of utilizing a project cost system during the design phase of a construction project?
What is the key advantage of utilizing a project cost system during the design phase of a construction project?
In project management, what role do lower-level managers play in top-down budgeting?
In project management, what role do lower-level managers play in top-down budgeting?
Which budgeting strategy involves estimating resource requirements and durations at each step of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?
Which budgeting strategy involves estimating resource requirements and durations at each step of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?
What is the characteristic of a working budget referred to as the engineer's or architect's estimate?
What is the characteristic of a working budget referred to as the engineer's or architect's estimate?
What are the two key things that should be accomplished early in the planning and feasibility study stage?
What are the two key things that should be accomplished early in the planning and feasibility study stage?
What is the term used to refer to the process in which design professionals are required to submit a proposed fee with their proposals?
What is the term used to refer to the process in which design professionals are required to submit a proposed fee with their proposals?
What type of selection process uses criteria other than price to select the consultant, with the fee decided after selection?
What type of selection process uses criteria other than price to select the consultant, with the fee decided after selection?
Which of the following elements would be included in the proposals under a QBS procedure?
Which of the following elements would be included in the proposals under a QBS procedure?
What is the purpose of establishing a relationship between the client/owner and the project delivery organization with clearly defined roles and responsibilities during the planning and feasibility study stage?
What is the purpose of establishing a relationship between the client/owner and the project delivery organization with clearly defined roles and responsibilities during the planning and feasibility study stage?
What is the purpose of the consultant selection process in a construction project?
What is the purpose of the consultant selection process in a construction project?
