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

Answer

A formal cure notice combined with a root cause discussion gives the vendor the opportunity to correct performance before escalating to termination.

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

Answer

Commissioning is a quality-focused process that verifies all building systems function as designed before occupancy.

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

Answer

A RAM or RACI chart clearly identifies who is Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed for each project deliverable and decision.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Inadequate scope definition and uncontrolled changes during construction

Answer

Poor scope definition at project initiation leads to change orders during construction, which is the most common cause of budget overruns.

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

Answer

Undiscovered underground utilities are a known unknown — the risk of undocumented utilities is predictable and should be included in the risk register.

CHFM - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Practice Test

CHFM - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Practice Test

CHFM Healthcare Project Management 5