CCM Quality, Safety & Risk Management 5

Question 1

A project team uses Monte Carlo simulation to analyze schedule risk. The output shows the P80 completion date is October 15. What does P80 mean?

Accepted Answer

There is an 80% probability the project will finish by October 15

Answer

P80 (the 80th percentile) means that in 80% of the simulation iterations, the project completes on or before October 15.

Question 2

Which construction safety program element requires employers to identify, evaluate, and control workplace hazards before work begins?

Accepted Answer

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Answer

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment is a proactive safety element that finds and controls hazards before they cause incidents.

Question 3

In construction quality management, what distinguishes 'quality assurance' from 'quality control'?

Accepted Answer

QA is process-oriented and preventive; QC is product-oriented and detective

Answer

Quality Assurance (QA) focuses on evaluating processes to prevent defects, while Quality Control (QC) focuses on inspecting products and outputs to detect defects.

Question 4

A confined space on a construction project requires a permit before entry. Under OSHA, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a permit-required confined space?

Accepted Answer

Is frequently entered by workers during normal daily operations

Answer

Frequent entry does not affect permit-required status; OSHA defines permit-required confined spaces by hazardous atmosphere, entrapment potential, or other recognized serious safety hazards.

Question 5

When preparing a risk management plan for a large public construction project, which document typically serves as the primary input for identifying project-specific risks?

Accepted Answer

The project scope statement and WBS

Answer

The scope statement and Work Breakdown Structure define what the project entails, making them the primary basis for systematically identifying risks tied to specific deliverables and activities.

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CCM Quality, Safety & Risk Management 5