PMI Construction Professional

What is the PRIMARY difference between construction project management and general project management?

• AConstruction projects do not require stakeholder management
• BConstruction projects involve physical deliverables, safety requirements, regulatory comp…
• CGeneral project management is more complex than construction
• DConstruction projects never use agile methodologies

What is the Critical Path Method (CPM) in construction scheduling?

• AThe path workers take to enter the construction site
• BA scheduling technique that identifies the longest sequence of dependent activities deter…
• CThe most expensive activities in the project
• DA method for critical safety inspections

What is a 'change order' in construction project management?

• AChanging the order of construction phases
• BA formal document authorizing a modification to the original contract scope, cost, or sch…
• COrdering construction materials in a different sequence
• DA request to change the project manager

What is 'Building Information Modeling' (BIM)?

• AA financial modeling technique for building investments
• BA digital process for creating and managing intelligent 3D models that contain physical a…
• CA method for modeling employee behavior on construction sites
• DA mathematical model for predicting building failures

What is the PRIMARY purpose of a construction safety plan?

• ATo satisfy insurance requirements only
• BTo identify, assess, and mitigate safety hazards to protect workers, the public, and the…
• CTo minimize safety equipment costs
• DTo document safety incidents after they occur

What is a 'cost estimate' in construction and what are its progressive levels of accuracy?

• AA single fixed price calculated at the start of the project
• BProgressive estimates ranging from conceptual/order of magnitude (-50%/+100%) to definiti…
• CThe total amount in the project budget
• DAn estimate of how long the project will take

What is a 'risk register' in construction risk management?

• AA cash register for construction site purchases
• BA documented list of identified risks with their probability, impact, response strategies…
• CA registration form for construction workers
• DA registry of insurance policies

What is 'quality assurance' versus 'quality control' in construction?

• AThey are the same thing
• BQuality assurance is the proactive process of preventing defects through standards and pr…
• CQuality assurance is done by the owner and quality control by the contractor
• DQuality assurance is for materials and quality control is for labor

What is a 'Work Breakdown Structure' (WBS) in construction project management?

• AA list of workers who have broken equipment
• BA hierarchical decomposition of the total project scope into manageable work packages tha…
• CA breakdown of the construction site into work zones
• DA structure that has broken down and needs repair

What is 'clash detection' in BIM and why is it important?

• ADetecting conflicts between construction workers
• BAutomated identification of physical conflicts between building systems (structural, MEP,…
• CDetecting clashes in project schedules
• DIdentifying conflicting contract clauses

What is an 'OSHA recordable incident' on a construction site?

• AAny incident that is recorded on video
• BA work-related injury or illness that requires medical treatment beyond first aid, result…
• CAn incident recorded in the project diary
• DAny safety meeting that is recorded for minutes

What is 'earned value management' (EVM) in construction cost control?

• AThe value of materials earned through bulk purchasing
• BAn integrated performance measurement system that combines scope, schedule, and cost data…
• CThe amount of money earned from construction projects
• DThe value of work done by earned workers

What is a 'lump sum' (fixed price) contract in construction?

• AA contract where the owner pays in one lump payment
• BA contract where the contractor agrees to complete the defined scope of work for a fixed…
• CA contract that lumps together multiple projects
• DA contract for purchasing materials in bulk quantities

What is 'float' (slack) in construction scheduling?

• AA float used in concrete testing
• BThe amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the project completion dat…
• CA construction technique for floating foundations
• DThe floating rate in a construction loan

What is a 'punch list' in construction quality management?

• AA list of employees who have been disciplined
• BA list of deficiencies and incomplete items that must be addressed before final project a…
• CA list of items purchased with a hole punch
• DA boxing training routine for construction workers

What is the 'design-build' project delivery method?

• AThe owner designs the project and then builds it themselves
• BA single entity is responsible for both design and construction under one contract, provi…
• CDesigning buildings while they are being built simultaneously
• DA method where designers build scale models before construction

What is 'weather risk' in construction and how should it be managed?

• AThe risk of weather damaging office equipment
• BThe risk that adverse weather conditions will delay schedule, increase costs, or create s…
• CThe risk of weather forecasts being inaccurate
• DThe risk of climate change affecting future projects

What is 'BIM Level of Development' (LOD) and why is it important?

• AThe level of difficulty in learning BIM software
• BA specification that defines the minimum content and reliability of BIM elements at diffe…
• CThe level of detail in construction drawings
• DThe development level of BIM software versions

What are the 'Fatal Four' hazards in construction safety?

• AFire, flood, earthquake, and tornado
• BFalls, struck-by objects, electrocution, and caught-in/between
• CFour types of fatal construction defects
• DFour major construction companies with safety violations

What is a 'cost-plus' contract in construction?

• AA contract where costs are always exceeded
• BA contract where the owner pays the contractor for actual costs incurred plus an agreed-u…
• CA contract with additional hidden costs
• DA contract that costs more than a fixed price contract

What is 'schedule compression' in construction and what techniques are available?

• APhysically compressing the schedule document to fit on one page
• BShortening the project duration through techniques like crashing (adding resources) or fa…
• CCompressing work hours into fewer days
• DReducing the number of scheduled meetings

What is a 'submittal' in construction quality management?

• AA submission for a construction award
• BA document, sample, or product data submitted by the contractor to the architect/engineer…
• CA legal submission to the court
• DA job application for construction positions

What is 'constructability review' and when should it be performed?

• AA review of the construction company's credentials
• BAn evaluation of the design from a construction perspective to identify potential constru…
• CA review conducted after construction is complete
• DA review of construction equipment maintenance records

What is a 'risk response strategy' of 'transfer' in construction?

• ATransferring workers between projects
• BShifting the financial impact of a risk to a third party through insurance, performance b…
• CTransferring the risk register to another project manager
• DPhysically moving the source of risk to another location

What is the 'cost variance' (CV) formula in construction EVM and what does a negative value indicate?

• ACV = AC - PV; negative means behind schedule
• BCV = EV - AC; a negative value indicates the project is over budget — actual costs exceed…
• CCV = PV - EV; negative means under budget
• DCV = EV + AC; negative is not possible

What is 'fast-tracking' in construction scheduling?

• AUsing fast-setting concrete to speed up construction
• BPerforming activities in parallel that would normally be performed sequentially, acceptin…
• CUsing express shipping for construction materials
• DBuilding a fast track for construction vehicles

What is a 'performance bond' in construction contracting?

• AA bonus paid to high-performing contractors
• BA surety bond guaranteeing the contractor will complete the project according to contract…
• CA bond between team members for performance
• DA government savings bond invested by the contractor

What is a 'safety toolbox talk' on a construction site?

• AA meeting about organizing tools in toolboxes
• BA brief, focused safety discussion held regularly (usually daily) at the job site to addr…
• CA talk about purchasing new tools for the job site
• DA safety meeting about toolbox storage

What is '4D BIM' in construction project management?

• ABIM displayed in 4K resolution
• BThe integration of 3D BIM models with the project schedule (time dimension) to visualize…
• CA four-dimensional approach to project management
• DBIM models viewed through 4D glasses

What is 'value engineering' in construction?

• AEngineering the most valuable building possible
• BA systematic method to improve the value of a project by analyzing functions and finding…
• CCalculating the value of engineering services
• DEngineering work done only by the most valuable engineers

A construction project has a Schedule Performance Index (SPI) of 0.85. What does this indicate?

• AThe project is 85% complete
• BThe project is behind schedule — only earning 85 cents of planned progress for every doll…
• CThe project is ahead of schedule by 15%
• DThe project has used 85% of its budget

What is a 'request for information' (RFI) in construction?

• AA request for information about job openings
• BA formal written request from the contractor to the designer seeking clarification or add…
• CAn information request from the government about the project
• DA request for pricing information from material suppliers

What is 'site logistics planning' in construction?

• APlanning the logistics of site visits for tourists
• BPlanning the layout and management of temporary facilities, material storage, equipment p…
• CPlanning the logistics for the project closeout party
• DPlanning delivery logistics for the finished building

What is a 'retainage' (retention) in construction contracts?

• ARetaining employees on the project
• BA percentage (typically 5-10%) of each progress payment withheld by the owner until proje…
• CThe retention period for construction documents
• DRetaining leftover construction materials

What are 'leading indicators' versus 'lagging indicators' in construction safety?

• AIndicators at the front and back of the construction site
• BLeading indicators measure proactive safety activities (inspections, training) to prevent…
• CIndicators used by the lead contractor versus subcontractors
• DIndicators that lead to safety certifications versus those that lag behind

What is the purpose of a 'baseline schedule' in construction?

• AThe schedule for building the project baseline (foundation)
• BThe approved original schedule that serves as the reference point for measuring schedule…
• CA schedule created at the base of the construction site
• DThe minimum acceptable schedule for the project

What is 'lean construction' and what are its core principles?

• AUsing fewer construction workers to reduce costs
• BAn approach focused on maximizing value and minimizing waste in construction through cont…
• CBuilding structures that lean to one side
• DUsing only lightweight construction materials

What is 'quantity takeoff' in construction cost estimation?

• ARemoving quantities from the project
• BThe process of measuring and listing all materials, labor, and equipment quantities neede…
• CTaking off from the construction site
• DReducing the quantity of materials to lower costs

What is a 'differing site conditions' clause in construction contracts?

• AA clause about different opinions on site conditions
• BA contract clause that provides relief to the contractor when subsurface or physical cond…
• CA clause about working conditions for different shifts
• DA clause about weather conditions at different seasons

What is a 'Monte Carlo simulation' used for in construction risk management?

• ASimulating a casino for project entertainment
• BA probabilistic technique that runs thousands of scenarios to model the range of possible…
• CA simulation of construction in the city of Monte Carlo
• DA simulation of random construction defects

What is '5D BIM' in construction?

• AA five-dimensional virtual reality experience
• BBIM that integrates 3D geometry with schedule (4D) and cost (5D) data to enable real-time…
• CFive different BIM models for the same project
• DBIM with five layers of detail

What is 'personal protective equipment' (PPE) hierarchy in construction safety?

• ARanking PPE by cost from most to least expensive
• BThe hierarchy of controls places PPE as the last line of defense after elimination, subst…
• COrganizing PPE storage from top to bottom shelves
• DA ranking of PPE brands by quality