The Construction Phase – Quiz
1. Why is tracking and recording project costs important?
a) To enhance the visual appeal of project reports
b) To ensure the project does not exceed allocated funds
c) To increase the complexity of project management
d) To comply with health and safety regulations
Answer: b) To ensure the project does not exceed allocated funds
2. What are direct costs in a construction project?
a) Costs that are incurred by the project manager’s salary
b) Costs that are not directly linked to a specific task within the project
c) Costs that can be directly attributed to the project, such as labour and materials
d) Costs associated with marketing the project
Answer: c) Costs that can be directly attributed to the project, such as labour and materials
3. Which tool is NOT typically used for tracking and recording project costs?
a) Spreadsheets
b) Construction management software
c) ERP systems
d) Social media platforms
Answer: d) Social media platforms
4. What is the first step in the change management process?
a) Implementation
b) Approval
c) Identification
d) Review
Answer: c) Identification
5. What does a change order typically include?
a) A detailed project schedule
b) Reasons for the change, cost implications, and approval signatures
c) A list of project team members
d) A summary of completed tasks
Answer: b) Reasons for the change, cost implications, and approval signatures
6. What does the Schedule Performance Index (SPI) measure?
a) The overall quality of the construction materials
b) The efficiency of resource allocation
c) The schedule efficiency by comparing earned value (EV) to planned value (PV)
d) The frequency of project meetings
Answer: c) The schedule efficiency by comparing earned value (EV) to planned value (PV)
7. Which of the following is a practical step for monitoring and reporting project progress?
a) Implementing a change order system
b) Developing a detailed budget
c) Conducting regular site inspections
d) Establishing a cost coding system
Answer: c) Conducting regular site inspections
8. Why is maintaining a change log important?
a) To keep track of all proposed and approved changes, including descriptions, dates, and cost implications
b) To replace the need for progress reports
c) To increase the overall project duration
d) To manage the procurement process
Answer: a) To keep track of all proposed and approved changes, including descriptions, dates, and cost implications
9. What should a comprehensive progress report include?
a) A detailed description of the change order process
b) Visual tools like Gantt charts and dashboards
c) A list of all project team members’ contact details
d) Narrative descriptions, progress photographs, and data analysis
Answer: d) Narrative descriptions, progress photographs, and data analysis
10. Effective communication in project progress monitoring involves:
a) Holding regular progress meetings and providing updates to stakeholders
b) Limiting the number of stakeholders involved
c) Using social media to communicate project updates
d) Avoiding face-to-face meetings
Answer: a) Holding regular progress meetings and providing updates to stakeholders
This quiz covers key concepts from the module and ensures that the trainee quantity surveyors understand the fundamentals of tracking and recording project costs, cost control techniques, managing variations and change, and monitoring and reporting project progress