CHFM Healthcare Project Management 5

Question 1

A healthcare project manager notices that a key vendor is consistently delivering materials late. Which proactive step should be taken FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Issue a formal cure notice and meet with the vendor to understand root causes

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Terminate the vendor contract immediately

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Accept the delays and extend the project schedule

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Hire a second vendor without notifying the first

Question 2

In healthcare project management, 'commissioning' refers to:

Accepted Answer

A systematic process of verifying that systems are installed, tested, and operating per design intent

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Hiring a new project manager mid-project

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Obtaining a construction permit from the local authority

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Finalizing the project budget at closeout

Question 3

Which project management document would the facility manager consult to understand who is responsible for reviewing and approving construction submittals?

Accepted Answer

Responsibility assignment matrix (RAM) or RACI chart

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Risk management plan

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Project scope statement

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Procurement strategy document

Question 4

Which factor most commonly causes healthcare construction projects to exceed their budget?

Accepted Answer

Inadequate scope definition and uncontrolled changes during construction

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Excessive project manager salaries

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Overly conservative risk contingency reserves

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Excessive permit fees

Question 5

During a hospital tower addition project, an underground utility is discovered that was not shown on existing drawings. This is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

Known unknown risk that should have been anticipated

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Known known risk

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Unknown unknown (unk-unk) risk

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Schedule variance event

Question 6

What is the purpose of a Substantial Completion certificate in a healthcare construction project?

Accepted Answer

It marks the point when the facility can be used for its intended purpose, shifting maintenance responsibility

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It authorizes the contractor to begin demolition

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It certifies that all punch list items are complete

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It releases the contractor from all liability

Question 7

A hospital project manager is managing multiple concurrent renovation projects. Which tool BEST helps prioritize resources when schedule conflicts arise?

Accepted Answer

Resource histogram and resource leveling analysis

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Precedence diagramming method (PDM)

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Work breakdown structure

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Stakeholder register