DBIA DBIA - Design-Build Institute of America Quality Management and Project Controls Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is a 'critical path method' (CPM) schedule used for in design-build project controls?

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Identifying the longest sequence of dependent activities that determines the project completion date

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Listing all activities in alphabetical order for tracking purposes

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Calculating the maximum number of workers needed on any given day

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Ranking subcontractors by their historical schedule performance

Question 2

What does 'schedule float' (also called slack) represent in a project schedule?

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

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Extra budget reserved for schedule acceleration costs

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Time allocated for owner reviews between design milestones

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The gap between the contract completion date and the substantial completion date

Question 3

In design-build, 'integrated project controls' combines which key functions?

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Cost management, schedule management, and change management in a unified system

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Safety management, quality control, and environmental compliance reporting

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Design reviews, owner approvals, and regulatory permit tracking

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Procurement, logistics, and subcontractor payment applications

Question 4

What is a 'look-ahead schedule' in design-build construction management?

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A short-interval (typically 3–6 week) schedule used to plan and coordinate near-term field work

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A long-range forecast of project completion dates submitted to the owner annually

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A schedule of upcoming design deliverables due to the permitting agency

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A projection of subcontractor mobilization dates for the entire project

Question 5

What is the purpose of a 'Request for Information' (RFI) log in design-build project controls?

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Tracking questions and design clarifications to ensure timely responses and avoid construction delays

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Recording all subcontractor bids received during the procurement process

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Documenting owner change requests and their associated cost impacts

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Logging safety incidents and near-misses during construction activities

Question 6

In design-build quality control, a 'non-conformance report' (NCR) documents:

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Work that does not meet specified requirements and the corrective action required

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A subcontractor's failure to meet the project payment schedule

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A design element that deviates from the owner's aesthetic preferences

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Equipment that arrived on site ahead of the planned delivery date