SCE Construction Management 2

Question 1

What is the work breakdown structure (WBS) in construction management?

Accepted Answer

A hierarchical decomposition of the total project scope into manageable work packages

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A list of workers on the project

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The building's structural framework

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A construction safety checklist

Question 2

Quality control in construction involves:

Accepted Answer

Systematic inspection and testing to verify work meets specifications and standards

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Only final inspection at completion

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Only visual inspection

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Reducing quality to save money

Question 3

The Gantt chart is used in construction for:

Accepted Answer

Visually displaying the project schedule with activity bars against a time axis

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Calculating structural loads

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Designing building layouts

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Measuring concrete strength

Question 4

In Saudi construction contracts, a variation order is:

Accepted Answer

A formal instruction to change the scope, specification, or timing of contracted work

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An order to stop all work

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A payment certificate

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An inspection report

Question 5

What is the purpose of a project risk register in construction?

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To identify, assess, and plan responses to potential project risks

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To list completed tasks

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To track worker attendance

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To calculate profit margins

Question 6

Resource leveling in construction scheduling aims to:

Accepted Answer

Smooth out resource demand over time by adjusting non-critical activity timing

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Increase project cost

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Add more critical activities

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Reduce the number of workers permanently