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Project Management & Public Works Planning Flashcards

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  1. A municipal engineer is using Earned Value Management (EVM) on a road resurfacing project. The Schedule Performance Index (SPI) is 0.85. What does this indicate?

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

    An SPI of 0.85 means the project is earning only $0.85 of planned value for every $1.00 of scheduled work, indicating it is behind schedule.

  2. Which project delivery method transfers the most design and construction risk to the private sector?

    Answer: Public-Private Partnership (P3)

    P3 arrangements transfer the broadest range of risks—including design, construction, financing, and operations—to the private partner.

  3. A capital improvement plan (CIP) for a municipality typically covers what time horizon?

    Answer: 5 to 10 years

    Most municipal CIPs span 5 to 10 years to align infrastructure investment with budget forecasting and long-range planning cycles.

  4. During public works project planning, a Level of Service (LOS) standard is primarily used to:

    Answer: Establish performance benchmarks for infrastructure

    LOS standards define the minimum acceptable performance thresholds for infrastructure systems such as roads, water, and wastewater.

  5. What is the primary purpose of a constructability review during project design?

    Answer: To identify design elements that may cause construction difficulty or cost overruns

    Constructability reviews identify design features that are difficult or costly to build, allowing corrections before construction documents are finalized.

  6. A municipal stormwater infrastructure project is funded by a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan. Which federal requirement is most likely triggered?

    Answer: Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements

    SRF loans are federally capitalized, triggering Davis-Bacon Act requirements that mandate prevailing wage rates for construction workers.

  7. In a Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule, 'float' or 'slack' refers to:

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

    Float is the amount of time a non-critical activity can slip without affecting the overall project completion date.