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Scheduling/Planning Final Exam Practice
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1Choose all that apply for Problem Identification
- AVisualization
- BFact Finding
- CGreen Light Thinking
- DBrainstorming
- ERed Light Thinking
- FReasoning
- GGain Consensus
- HDecision Matrixes
- IPlan Implementation
- JControl Stress
2Choose all that apply for Creative Thinking
- AVisualization
- BFact Finding
- CGreen Light Thinking
- DBrainstorming
- ERed Light Thinking
- FReasoning
- GGain Consensus
- HDecision Matrixes
- IPlan Implementation
- JControl Stress
3Choose all that apply for Logical Analysis
- AVisualization
- BFact Finding
- CGreen Light Thinking
- DBrainstorming
- ERed Light Thinking
- FReasoning
- GGain Consensus
- HDecision Matrixes
- IPlan Implementation
- JControl Stress
4Choose all that apply for Decision Making
- AVisualization
- BFact Finding
- CGreen Light Thinking
- DBrainstorming
- ERed Light Thinking
- FReasoning
- GGain Consensus
- HDecision Matrixes
- IPlan Implementation
- JControl Stress
5Choose all that apply for Coordination
- AVisualization
- BFact Finding
- CGreen Light Thinking
- DBrainstorming
- ERed Light Thinking
- FReasoning
- GGain Consensus
- HDecision Matrixes
- IPlan Implementation
- JControl Stress
6Planning asks...
- AWho
- BWhat
- CHow
- DWhere
- EWhen
7Scheduling asks...
- AWho
- BWhat
- CHow
- DWhere
- EWhen
8Stakeholders in Planning
- AOwner
- BArchitects
- CEngineers
- DConsultants
- EContractors
- FAHJ
- GInspectors
- HUtility Providers
9Stakeholders in Scheduling
- AOwner
- BArchitects
- CEngineers
- DConsultants
- EContractors
- FAHJ
- GInspectors
- HUtility Providers
10Notice to Proceed is ...
- Asignifying the completion of the project.
- Ba formal notification allowing the contractor to start work on the project.
- Ca document issued to initiate the construction contract.
- Dan amount of money a contractor pays the owner for delays past the end date of the contract.
11Substantial Completion is ...
- Asignifying the completion of the project.
- Ba formal notification allowing the contractor to start work on the project.
- Ca document issued to initiate the construction contract.
- Dan amount of money a contractor pays the owner for delays past the end date of the contract.
12Liquidated Damages is ...
- Asignifying the completion of the project.
- Ba formal notification allowing the contractor to start work on the project.
- Ca document issued to initiate the construction contract.
- Dan amount of money a contractor pays the owner for delays past the end date of the contract.
13What is Duration?
- ATotal cost of a construction project
- Bchronological order of construction tasks
- Ctime required to complete a specific construction activity
- Dlegal lifespan of a construction contract
14What is a relationship?
- AThe interpersonal connections between construction team members.
- BThe financial ties between the project owner and the contractor.
- CThe chronological order of activities and their dependencies in a construction project.
- DThe legal agreements governing the construction contract.
15Which relationship is not possible?
- AFinish to Start
- BStart to Finish
- CStart to Start
- DFinish to Finish
16The amount of time an activity/task can be delayed without becoming critical path is ...
- Afloat
- Bslack
- Clag
- DMilestone
17The time between the start of one activity and the start of its succeeding activity is ...
- Afloat
- Bslack
- Clag
- DMilestone
18A significant event or achievement that marks a key point in the project timeline.
- Afloat
- Bslack
- Clag
- DMilestone
19The adjustment made to account for variations in labor productivity on construction tasks.
- Aproductivity factor
- Blag
- Cfloat
- Dslack
20Interior trades are affected by weather days
- ATrue
- BFalse
21Which calendars will you have on a project?
- AHolidays only
- Bholidays and weather days
- Cweather days and weekends
- Dholidays and weekends
22The principles of LEAN construction are ...
- Adefine value
- Bmap the value chain
- Ccreate flow
- DPull work
- Epush work
- Fmeasure and perfect
23TIMWOOD+U means
- ATransportation
- BInventory
- CMotion
- DWaiting
- EOver-processing
- FOver-production
- GDefects
- HWaisted Human Potential (You, U)
- IOver-population
- JWaste
24why is phasing necessary?
- Asubdivides a large projects into smaller parts
- Bfunding
- Cdelivery of critical plans and specifications
- Deliminates forms of waste
25The segmentation of a construction project into distinct stages or sub-projects.
- Aphasing
- Bpre-fabrication
- CCritical Path
- DMilestones
- EWBS
26Most common examples of pre-fabrication
- Astructural steel
- Bpre-cast concrete
- Clumber framed homes
- Delectrical wiring
- Epainting
27Pros of Pre-Fabrication
- ABIM Coordination
- BControlled Fabrication Conditions
- CTakes up space
- DLEAN process and improved working conditions
- Eschedule enhancements
- Fhigher quality
- Gcoordinated fabrication
28Cons of Pre-Fabrication
- ABIM Coordination
- BControlled Fabrication Conditions
- CTakes up space
- DLEAN process and improved working conditions
- Eschedule enhancements
- Fhigher quality
- Gcoordinated fabrication
- Halthough takes up space, there are really not any true cons
29The longest continuous chain of tasks through the network schedule that establishes the minimum overall project duration.
- Acritical path
- Bfloat
- Csubstantial completion
- Dmilestones
30... determines the early start and early finish of each activity.
- Aforward pass
- Bbackward pass
- Cboth
31critical path is found on the ...
- Aforward pass
- Bbackward pass
- Cboth
32... is the process of navigating through a network from end to start and calculating the late start and finish dates to determine the critical activities, critical path, and the amount of float each activity has.
- Aforward pass
- Bbackward pass
- Cboth
33project duration is found on the ...
- Aforward pass
- Bbackward pass
- Cboth
34the process of navigating through a network from start to end and calculating the early start and early finish dates for each activity and the total project duration, which is the finish date for the entire project.
- Aforward pass
- Bbackward pass
- Cboth
35... determines the late start and late finish of each activity.
- Aforward pass
- Bbackward pass
- Cboth
36Float = Late Finish - Early Finish
- Aforward pass
- Bbackward pass
37Float = Late Start - Early Start
- Abackward pass
- Bforward pass
38the sequencing and movement of materials, people, and resources on and around the construction site is ...
- ASite Logistics Plan
- BLEAN Construction
- CTIMWOOD+U
- DPlanning
39who benefits from a Site Logistics Plan?
- Ageneral contractors
- Bowners
- Ctrades/subs/vendors
- Dgeneral population
- Eeveryone!
40what is schematic design?
- AThe initial conceptualization and visualization of a project's spatial layout and design.
- BThe detailed drawings and specifications outlining the construction process.
- CThe final inspection phase before project completion.
- DThe analysis of construction costs and budget allocation.
41what is design development?
- AThe detailed refinement and enhancement of the initial project concepts and layouts.
- BThe evaluation of construction methods and materials for a project.
- CThe collaboration between architects and contractors during the construction phase.
- DThe finalization of construction drawings and specifications.
42what is basis of design?
- AThe criteria and specifications used as a foundation for the design and construction of a project.
- BThe analysis of the economic feasibility of a construction project.
- CThe documentation of the construction project's historical background.
- DThe fundamental principles of construction safety regulations.
43what is included when submitting for substantial completion?
- Apunch list
- Bcompletion list
- Cfinal pay application
- DOwner training
- Efinal inspections
- FCertificate of Occupancy (COO)
44what are construction documents?
- AThe comprehensive set of drawings, specifications, and other project-related information used for construction.
- BThe legal contracts and agreements between the project owner and contractors.
- CThe final as-built drawings provided to the client after project completion.
- DInvoices and financial statements related to the construction project.
45Texas is a right-to-work state
- ATrue
- BFalse
46Davis-Bacon act of 1931 sets the minimum wage scales for Federally Funded Projects
- ATrue
- BFalse
47Examples of Scheduling Tech
- Aphoto documentation
- Bprogress and production tracking
- C4D sequencing
- Ddigital pull planning
- Eresource management / workforce planning
- Fhoist and crane coordination
- Gsimulation with AI
48technology will continue to evolve and improve the industry
- ATrue
- BFalse
49technology is usually more expensive than human resources
- ATrue
- BFalse
50a point in the project when the work is deemed complete enough for the owner to occupy or use the facility for its intended purpose.
- Asubstantial completion
- Bfinal completion
- Ccompletion list
- DClose-out package
51 the stage when all work on the project, including the resolution of punch list items and any outstanding issues, is completed to the satisfaction of the owner and other relevant parties.
- Asubstantial completion
- Bfinal completion
- Ccompletion list
- DClose-out package
52when the final pay application is usually received.
- Asubstantial completion
- Bfinal completion
- Ccompletion list
- DClose-out package
53making sure everything in the building runs correctly.
- Acommissioning
- Btest and balancing
- Cbuilding automation system
- Dpipe cleaning and mechanical system start-up
54the superintendent usually obtains updates for the project.
- ATrue
- BFalse
55a scheduling technique where activities that would have been performed sequentially using the original schedule are performed in parallel.
- Afast-track
- Bstart-to-start
- Cfinish-to-finish
- Dbaseline
56__________ are included in hyper-track, but not included in fast-track.
- Asubcontractors and trades
- Bowner
- Carchitect/engineer
- Dgeneral contractor
57__________ is the only constant when assessing risk in scheduling
- Achange
- Bweather
- Cdelays
- Dholidays
58________ is the process of assigning resources, such as labor, materials, and equipment, to scheduled tasks to understand the overall requirements to complete the project.
- Aresource loading
- Bresource sheet
- Cresource leveling
- Dscheduling
59time is the only resource we manage in scheduling
- ATrue
- BFalse
60_____ is a technique in which tasks are adjusted based on resource constraints with the goal of balancing demand for resources with the available supply.
- Aresource loading
- Bresource sheet
- Cresource leveling
- Dscheduling
61resource leveling my be performed...
- Awhen key resources are only available in limited quantities
- Bto keep resource usage at a constant level
- Cto identify all available resources for the project and the maximum quantity available
- Dwhen time is the only resource managed.
62_____ identifies all available resources for the project and the maximum quantity available.
- Aresource loading
- Bresource sheet
- Cresource leveling
- Dscheduling
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