Construction Project Management Exam Preparation

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Test Yourself In Construction Management

Construction Management: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What is the primary responsibility of a Construction Manager (CM)?
A) To design the project
B) To represent the owner’s interests and oversee project delivery
C) To finance the project
D) To manage subcontractors only

2. Which three main parties (excluding the CM) are involved in a capital construction project?
A) Owner, Architect/Engineer, General Contractor
B) Owner, Construction Manager, Subcontractors
C) Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager
D) Contractor, Subcontractor, Supplier

3. What are the three main categories of requirements for successful construction management?
A) Cost, Scope, and Schedule
B) Budget, Risk, and Communication
C) Design, Procurement, and Construction
D) Quality, Safety, and Risk

4. Which of the following is NOT a typical duty of a Construction Manager?
A) Monitoring the latest construction technologies
B) Booking hotel rooms for performers
C) Coordinating communication among project stakeholders
D) Managing risk and project schedule

5. The study by McGraw-Hill Construction found that using professional CMs results in:
A) Higher project costs
B) Increased delays
C) Money savings and higher quality results
D) Less coordination among parties

6. What is the main tool or method CMs use for complex project scheduling?
A) Budget spreadsheets
B) Critical Path Method (CPM)
C) Manual calendar tracking
D) Word processing documents

7. In construction management, “scope” refers to:
A) The project budget only
B) The owner’s program and architect’s design intent
C) The project schedule and timeline
D) The list of contractors

8. Why is clear designation of roles among team members important in construction management?
A) To avoid delays and extra costs
B) To allow everyone to make decisions on the fly
C) To keep the project secret
D) To prevent subcontractors from working

9. Which statement best describes the role of a Construction Manager in managing risks?
A) Ignoring potential risks to speed up construction
B) Managing risk by building contingency plans and Plan Bs
C) Delegating risk management to the contractor only
D) Focusing solely on cost without risk assessment

10. Which of the following best describes the overall goal of construction management?
A) Deliver the project late but within budget
B) Deliver the project on time, at or under budget, and meeting quality and scope standards
C) Focus only on the construction phase
D) Avoid communication between stakeholders