BCM Construction Project Management

Question 1

Which scheduling technique uses activity durations, dependencies, and float to determine the longest project path?

Accepted Answer

Critical Path Method (CPM)

Answer

CPM identifies the critical path—the longest sequence of dependent activities—determining the minimum project duration.

Question 2

In construction project management, what does the acronym WBS stand for?

Accepted Answer

Work Breakdown Structure

Answer

A Work Breakdown Structure hierarchically decomposes a project into manageable work packages for planning and control.

Question 3

Earned Value Management (EVM) uses which formula to calculate Cost Performance Index (CPI)?

Accepted Answer

Earned Value ÷ Actual Cost

Answer

CPI = EV/AC; a value above 1.0 indicates the project is under budget relative to work completed.

Question 4

Which contract delivery method requires the owner to hire separate design and construction firms sequentially?

Accepted Answer

Design-Bid-Build

Answer

Design-Bid-Build is the traditional method where design is fully completed before contractors competitively bid the construction.

Question 5

Float (or slack) in a project schedule represents:

Accepted Answer

The amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the project finish

Answer

Float is the scheduling flexibility an activity has before it impacts the project's critical path or completion date.

BCM - Bachelor of Construction Management Practice Test