Project Planning & Scheduling Flashcards

What is the purpose of establishing an exclusion zone around a demolition site?

Answer: To prevent unauthorized persons from entering areas where they could be struck by falling debris or equipment

An exclusion zone protects workers and the public from struck-by hazards caused by falling materials, swinging equipment, and demolition debris.

When preparing a demolition project schedule, which resource is typically tracked on a resource-loaded schedule?

Answer: Labor hours, equipment, and major materials assigned to each task

A resource-loaded schedule assigns labor hours, equipment, and key materials to each task so supervisors can identify conflicts and over-allocations.

A project owner requests an accelerated demolition schedule. What should the CDS supervisor evaluate FIRST?

Answer: Whether the accelerated schedule can be achieved safely with available resources and regulatory compliance

Safety feasibility and regulatory compliance must be assessed before committing to an accelerated schedule to prevent unsafe shortcuts.

Which of the following is a key element of a demolition project's contingency plan?

Answer: Predefined responses to foreseeable risks such as utility strikes, structural collapse, or hazmat discovery

A contingency plan documents predefined responses to foreseeable risks, enabling rapid, organized action when unexpected events occur.

In a demolition contract, a 'milestone' typically represents:

Answer: A significant event or completion point used to track project progress

A milestone is a key project event—such as completing hazmat abatement or structural demolition—used to measure and communicate project progress.

Why is utility disconnection and capping a prerequisite step listed in most demolition project plans?

Answer: To eliminate risks of electrocution, gas explosions, flooding, and communication line damage during demolition

Disconnecting and capping utilities before demolition eliminates energized, pressurized, or flowing systems that could cause electrocution, fire, explosion, or flooding.

A CDS supervisor is planning a project near an occupied building. Which planning control is MOST important to address vibration risks?

Answer: Conducting a vibration analysis and setting equipment operational limits to protect adjacent structures and occupants

A vibration analysis establishes safe operational limits for equipment to prevent structural damage or injury to adjacent occupied buildings.