CVS Team Management 2

Question 1

During a value study, two team members repeatedly clash over discipline priorities. What is the facilitator's BEST first response?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge both perspectives and refocus the discussion on the study's function-based objectives

Answer

A Certified Value Specialist manages conflict by acknowledging viewpoints and redirecting the team toward shared function-based study objectives.

Question 2

Which team composition is MOST appropriate for a value engineering workshop on a hospital construction project?

Accepted Answer

A multidisciplinary team including design, construction, operations, and user representatives

Answer

Value studies rely on multidisciplinary teams that combine design, construction, operations, and end-user perspectives to evaluate functions broadly.

Question 3

In Tuckman's model of team development, a value study team that is openly debating roles and challenging the facilitator's process is MOST likely in which stage?

Accepted Answer

Storming

Answer

The storming stage is characterized by conflict over roles, authority, and process before the team settles into productive norms.

Question 4

A team member with deep technical expertise dominates every discussion during the creativity phase. What should the value study leader do?

Accepted Answer

Use structured techniques like round-robin idea collection to balance participation

Answer

Structured facilitation techniques such as round-robin ensure balanced participation without discouraging the expert's contributions.

Question 5

What is the PRIMARY reason a value study team should include a representative of the project owner or user?

Accepted Answer

To validate needs, priorities, and acceptance criteria for proposed alternatives

Answer

Owner and user representatives clarify actual needs and improve the acceptance likelihood of value alternatives.

CVS - Certified Value Specialist Practice Test

CVS - Certified Value Specialist Practice Test

CVS Team Management 2