SMSTS Project Planning and Management 4

Question 1

When establishing a site layout, the location of welfare facilities should be determined primarily by:

Accepted Answer

Proximity to the work area and welfare standards under Schedule 2 of CDM 2015

Answer

CDM 2015 Schedule 2 mandates welfare provision standards; facilities should be reasonably close to work to be practical and compliant.

Question 2

A works information package issued to a subcontractor should NOT include:

Accepted Answer

Commercially sensitive tender pricing from other bidders

Answer

Other bidders' confidential pricing information must not be shared with subcontractors, as this breaches commercial confidentiality.

Question 3

Which planning tool is best suited for identifying all tasks required to complete a project and their interdependencies?

Accepted Answer

Network diagram (CPM/PERT)

Answer

A network diagram (CPM or PERT) maps all activities and their logical relationships, enabling critical path and float analysis.

Question 4

A Principal Contractor must notify the HSE of a project using form F10 when the project will:

Accepted Answer

Last longer than 30 working days with more than 20 workers simultaneously, or exceed 500 person-days

Answer

CDM 2015 Regulation 6 requires F10 notification for projects lasting more than 30 working days with >20 workers simultaneously, or >500 person-days.

Question 5

In earned value management (EVM), a Cost Performance Index (CPI) of 0.85 indicates:

Accepted Answer

The project is spending £1.00 for every £0.85 of planned work delivered — over budget

Answer

A CPI below 1.0 means the project is over budget; CPI = 0.85 means only £0.85 of value is being earned for every £1.00 spent.

(SMSTS) Site Management Safety Training Scheme Practice Test