CITB Project Management and Planning 3

Question 1

In a construction project, what is the purpose of a 'method statement'?

Accepted Answer

To describe the sequence and means by which a specific task will be safely carried out

Answer

A method statement details how a specific construction activity will be executed safely and efficiently, step by step.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'fast tracking' as a schedule compression technique?

Accepted Answer

Performing activities in parallel that were originally planned sequentially

Answer

Fast tracking involves overlapping activities that were originally planned to occur in sequence, which can reduce duration but may increase risk.

Question 3

A project manager is preparing a S-curve for a construction project. What does the S-curve primarily show?

Accepted Answer

Cumulative planned versus actual cost or work over time

Answer

An S-curve plots cumulative cost or progress over time, allowing project managers to compare planned performance against actual performance.

Question 4

Under CITB guidelines, who holds ultimate responsibility for ensuring a construction project is delivered safely and within the law?

Accepted Answer

The client

Answer

Under CDM Regulations, the client holds ultimate responsibility for ensuring that suitable management arrangements are in place for the project.

Question 5

What is the key difference between a 'contingency reserve' and a 'management reserve' in project budgeting?

Accepted Answer

Contingency covers known risks; management reserve covers unknown risks

Answer

Contingency reserve addresses identified risks with known probability, while management reserve covers unforeseeable events outside the project scope baseline.

(CITB) Construction Industry Training Board Practice Test

(CITB) Construction Industry Training Board Practice Test

CITB Project Management and Planning 3