ASCE Construction Engineering and Management Flashcards
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Which scheduling technique uses a network diagram to identify the longest path through a project?
Answer: Critical Path Method (CPM)
CPM identifies the critical path—the longest sequence of dependent tasks—to determine the minimum project duration.
In construction management, what does 'earned value' (EV) represent?
Answer: The budgeted cost of work performed
Earned Value is the budgeted cost of work actually performed, used to measure project performance against plan.
What is the primary purpose of a Request for Information (RFI) during construction?
Answer: To seek clarification on contract documents
An RFI is used by contractors to seek clarification or additional information about ambiguous or incomplete contract documents.
Which contract type places the greatest financial risk on the contractor?
Answer: Lump sum (fixed price)
Under a lump sum contract, the contractor bears all cost overrun risk since payment is fixed regardless of actual costs.
What does the Schedule Performance Index (SPI) indicate when it equals 0.85?
Answer: The project is behind schedule
An SPI less than 1.0 indicates the project is behind schedule, meaning less work has been completed than planned.
Which OSHA standard primarily governs safety in the construction industry?
Answer: 29 CFR Part 1926
29 CFR Part 1926 is OSHA's construction industry safety standard covering requirements for construction worksites.