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?

They are used to track progress and inform stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

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

It means specific submissions are required at these specific points in time Signup and view all the answers

What should proposals define clearly and specifically?

Deliverables Signup and view all the answers

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

Detailed samples of completed spaces Signup and view all the answers

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

Meeting minutes Signup and view all the answers

What does resource leveling examine and resolve?

Over-allocations or conflicts of resources Signup and view all the answers

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

Mechanical drawings Signup and view all the answers

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

Proper checklists Signup and view all the answers

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

Project-specific legend Signup and view all the answers

What should be treated with urgency according to the text?

Approving shop drawings Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT mentioned in the list of timely documents?

Budget analysis reports Signup and view all the answers

What does project management technique resource leveling examine and resolve?

Over-allocations or conflicts of resources Signup and view all the answers

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

To establish the relationship between tasks Signup and view all the answers

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

The sequence of activities in a project plan Signup and view all the answers

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

The entire project will be delayed for a day Signup and view all the answers

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

Graphical reporting Signup and view all the answers

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

When the project has interdependent tasks Signup and view all the answers

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

Completing the evaluation form Signup and view all the answers

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

To stand out from others in the profession Signup and view all the answers

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

The course evaluation form Signup and view all the answers