Project Management: Designing for High-Performance Buildings
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What is the purpose of using checklists in the design process?

  • To speed up the design process
  • To catch omissions and errors (correct)
  • To reduce the need for experienced designers
  • To make the design process more flexible

Why are good checklists considered important in project management?

  • To discourage the use of experienced designers
  • To slow down the progress of the design effort
  • To prompt the right behavior at the right time (correct)
  • To limit the freedom of the design team

What is the consequence of a loose design process according to the text?

  • The design solution will be run‐of‐the‐mill (correct)
  • The design solution will be innovative and unique
  • The design team will adhere to a strict process
  • The design solution will be high performance

What is the significance of project markers in project management?

<p>They are used to track progress and inform stakeholders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when project progress billing requires submissions at 30%, 60% and 100% of design completion?

<p>It means specific submissions are required at these specific points in time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should proposals define clearly and specifically?

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

What should be included in the preliminary drawings as per the text?

<p>Detailed samples of completed spaces (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of timely documents mentioned in the text?

<p>Meeting minutes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does resource leveling examine and resolve?

<p>Over-allocations or conflicts of resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT recommended for submission as mentioned in the text?

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

What is essential for scheduling the work of designers according to the text?

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

What is a key part of completed drawings as per the text?

<p>Project-specific legend (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be treated with urgency according to the text?

<p>Approving shop drawings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT mentioned in the list of timely documents?

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

What does project management technique resource leveling examine and resolve?

<p>Over-allocations or conflicts of resources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of preparing a detailed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?

<p>To establish the relationship between tasks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the dependency of tasks determine in relation to the critical path?

<p>The sequence of activities in a project plan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an activity on the critical path is delayed for a day?

<p>The entire project will be delayed for a day (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the functions of Project Management Software mentioned in the text?

<p>Graphical reporting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what situation does an activity on the critical path not start until its predecessor activity is complete?

<p>When the project has interdependent tasks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is needed to receive a Certificate of Attendance according to the text?

<p>Completing the evaluation form (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of ASHRAE Professional Certification according to the text?

<p>To stand out from others in the profession (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be included if there are applicable New York, Florida, North Carolina, or AIA numbers?

<p>The course evaluation form (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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