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  1. A construction project manager notices that the Schedule Performance Index (SPI) is 0.85. What does this indicate?

    Answer: The project is progressing at 85% of the planned rate and is behind schedule

    An SPI of 0.85 means the project is earning only 85 cents of planned value for every dollar of planned work, indicating the project is behind schedule.

  2. Which contract type places the greatest financial risk on the contractor?

    Answer: Lump sum (fixed price) contract

    Under a lump sum contract, the contractor agrees to complete the work for a fixed price, absorbing any cost overruns and bearing the greatest financial risk.

  3. In construction planning, what is the purpose of a 'look-ahead schedule' (typically 3–6 weeks)?

    Answer: To identify and resolve constraints for upcoming work before they cause delays

    A look-ahead schedule focuses on near-term activities to proactively identify and remove constraints—such as material deliveries or subcontractor availability—before they impact work.

  4. What does the 'scope creep' term describe in construction project management?

    Answer: Uncontrolled expansion of project scope without corresponding adjustments to time, cost, or resources

    Scope creep refers to the uncontrolled addition of features or requirements without proper change control, leading to cost and schedule overruns.

  5. Under the NEC4 contract suite, which document defines the Scope of the works to be performed by the contractor?

    Answer: The Works Information (NEC3 term) / Scope (NEC4 term)

    In NEC4, the Scope document (previously called Works Information in NEC3) defines what the contractor is required to construct and how the works are to be managed.

  6. Which of the following is the BEST description of 'crashing' as a project schedule compression technique?

    Answer: Adding resources to critical path activities to shorten their duration, usually at increased cost

    Crashing involves adding resources (such as overtime or additional crews) to critical path tasks to reduce their duration, typically resulting in higher costs.

  7. A principal contractor on a notifiable project must display which document prominently on site throughout the construction phase?

    Answer: The F10 project notification (or equivalent HSE notification)

    For notifiable projects under CDM 2015, the F10 notification sent to the HSE must be displayed on site so that it is visible to workers and inspectors.