CITB Project Management and Planning 2

Question 1

In construction project scheduling, what does the term 'float' (or slack) refer to?

Accepted Answer

The amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the project completion

Answer

Float is the amount of time a non-critical activity can be delayed without affecting the overall project end date.

Question 2

A construction project manager receives a change order request from the client. What should be the FIRST step?

Accepted Answer

Assess the impact on cost, schedule, and scope before approving

Answer

Before approving any change order, the project manager must evaluate its impact on cost, timeline, and scope to maintain project control.

Question 3

Which scheduling technique links tasks so that a successor cannot start until its predecessor is complete?

Accepted Answer

Finish-to-Start dependency

Answer

A Finish-to-Start dependency means the successor activity cannot begin until the predecessor activity has finished.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a construction project brief?

Accepted Answer

To define the client's requirements, objectives, and constraints for the project

Answer

The project brief captures what the client wants to achieve, serving as the foundation for all subsequent design and planning decisions.

Question 5

When using the Earned Value Management (EVM) method, what does a Cost Performance Index (CPI) of less than 1.0 indicate?

Accepted Answer

The project is over budget for the work completed

Answer

A CPI below 1.0 means more money has been spent than the budgeted value of work actually accomplished, indicating cost overrun.

(CITB) Construction Industry Training Board Practice Test