Construction Planning and Management (Practice Test MCQs)

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1. The main objective of construction planning is:
(A) Increase labor force only
(B) Optimize resources, time, and cost
(C) Delay project completion
(D) Reduce project scope

2. CPM stands for:
(A) Construction Project Management
(B) Critical Path Method
(C) Cost Planning Method
(D) Construction Process Modeling

3. Which of the following focuses on both time and cost optimization?
(A) CPM
(B) PERT
(C) Time-Cost Trade-off Analysis
(D) Line of Balance

4. The most uncertain factor in PERT analysis is:
(A) Optimistic time
(B) Pessimistic time
(C) Most likely time
(D) Actual time

5. Which chart is commonly used for short-term scheduling?
(A) Bar chart (Gantt chart)
(B) CPM network
(C) PERT chart
(D) Flow process chart

6. Dummy activities are used in network diagrams to:
(A) Consume resources
(B) Represent real tasks
(C) Show logical relationships without consuming time/resources
(D) Increase project cost

7. The free float of an activity is:
(A) Total delay allowed without affecting the project
(B) Delay without affecting succeeding activity
(C) Delay affecting critical path
(D) Delay affecting all activities

8. In PERT, expected time is calculated using:
(A) (Optimistic + Pessimistic)/2
(B) (Optimistic + 4×Most Likely + Pessimistic)/6
(C) (Most Likely + Pessimistic)/2
(D) (Optimistic + Most Likely)/2

9. Slack in a project network is:
(A) Extra budget
(B) Time by which an activity can be delayed without affecting project completion
(C) Material buffer
(D) Labor surplus

10. The project milestone indicates:
(A) End of project only
(B) Intermediate significant events in project
(C) Material delivery date
(D) Only payment date

11. Which method is best for repetitive construction projects?
(A) CPM
(B) Line of Balance
(C) PERT
(D) ABC analysis

12. The S-curve in construction management represents:
(A) Safety performance
(B) Resource histogram
(C) Cumulative cost/progress over time
(D) Material delivery schedule

13. Which is NOT a component of construction planning?
(A) Resource allocation
(B) Time scheduling
(C) Site cleaning
(D) Cost estimation

14. Work breakdown structure (WBS) helps in:
(A) Increasing project duration
(B) Breaking down project into manageable tasks
(C) Reducing project scope
(D) Eliminating CPM

15. The primary difference between CPM and PERT is:
(A) CPM deals with deterministic time, PERT with probabilistic time
(B) PERT is only for small projects
(C) CPM uses only three-time estimates
(D) Both are identical

16. Resource leveling aims to:
(A) Minimize project duration
(B) Eliminate resource over-allocation
(C) Increase resource cost
(D) Delay project milestones

17. Fast tracking in project scheduling means:
(A) Increasing manpower
(B) Performing activities in parallel to reduce time
(C) Reducing project quality
(D) Delaying procurement

18. Crashing a project means:
(A) Reducing project duration by allocating more resources
(B) Stopping the project abruptly
(C) Cutting costs by delaying work
(D) Ignoring non-critical activities

19. Earned Value Management (EVM) measures:
(A) Only cost variance
(B) Project performance in terms of cost and schedule
(C) Safety performance
(D) Quality control

20. The term BOQ stands for:
(A) Budget of Quantities
(B) Bill of Quantities
(C) Bill of Quality
(D) Basis of Quantity

21. Which one is NOT a project constraint?
(A) Scope
(B) Time
(C) Cost
(D) Climate

22. A project is considered over budget if:
23. Which software is commonly used for project scheduling?
(A) AutoCAD
(B) Primavera P6
(C) Photoshop
(D) SPSS

24. The project life cycle does NOT include:
(A) Initiation
(B) Planning
(C) Execution
(D) Litigation

25. Which one is NOT a type of project procurement method?
(A) Lump sum contract
(B) Turnkey contract
(C) Negotiated contract
(D) Unauthorized contract

26. Time-cost optimization is also called:
(A) CPM
(B) PERT
(C) Crashing
(D) Quality control

27. Float in CPM network is generally measured in:
(A) Money
(B) Days or hours
(C) Manpower units
(D) Material quantity

28. Which document outlines project scope, objectives, and key stakeholders?
(A) WBS
(B) Project charter
(C) BOQ
(D) Risk register

29. The term “mobilization advance” in contracts refers to:
(A) Retention money
(B) Advance payment for starting the work
(C) Penalty for delay
(D) Contractor’s profit

30. The main purpose of site layout planning is:
(A) Improve traffic flow
(B) Ensure efficient material, labor, and equipment movement
(C) Reduce contract cost
(D) Increase labor strength

31. The risk register contains:
(A) Only positive risks
(B) Identified risks, impact, and mitigation strategies
(C) Project schedule
(D) BOQ details

32. Which technique is used to analyze cause-and-effect relationships in quality management?
(A) Gantt chart
(B) Fishbone diagram (Ishikawa)
(C) CPM
(D) S-curve

33. A punch list is prepared:
(A) Before project starts
(B) After final inspection for minor defects and pending items
(C) At contract award
(D) At mobilization

34. Retention money is:
(A) Bonus for early completion
(B) Part of payment withheld to ensure contractor’s performance
(C) Penalty fee
(D) Consultant fee

35. The “critical path” in a network is the path:
(A) With maximum cost
(B) With minimum float
(C) With zero float and determines project duration
(D) With no dummy activities

36. In project management, a baseline refers to:
(A) Final project cost
(B) Original approved schedule, scope, and budget
(C) Starting date
(D) Contractor’s profit margin

37. Which one is NOT a resource in construction?
(A) Labor
(B) Materials
(C) Weather
(D) Equipment

38. A procurement schedule is used to:
(A) Hire labor
(B) Track material and equipment delivery timelines
(C) Allocate site supervisors
(D) Record safety incidents

39. Contingency reserve is kept for:
(A) Scope reduction
(B) Known risks with uncertain impact
(C) Contractor’s profit
(D) Tax payments

40. Which is NOT part of construction project closing?
(A) Final payment
(B) Project documentation
(C) Risk identification
(D) Demobilization

41. Quality assurance (QA) focuses on:
(A) Inspection after construction
(B) Prevention of defects
(C) Repairing defective work
(D) Delay analysis

42. Which contract type has the highest financial risk for the contractor?
(A) Cost-plus contract
(B) Lump sum contract
(C) Unit price contract
(D) Time and materials contract

43. In earned value analysis, Schedule Performance Index (SPI) is calculated as:
(A) EV ÷ AC
(B) EV ÷ PV
(C) PV ÷ AC
(D) AC ÷ EV

44. If Cost Performance Index (CPI) = 1.2, it indicates:
(A) Over budget
(B) Under budget (cost-efficient)
(C) Ahead of schedule
(D) Project delay

45. What is the main purpose of risk management in construction?
(A) Increase profit only
(B) Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks
(C) Reduce scope
(D) Cancel the project

46. The term “float consumption” means:
(A) Reducing available float time due to delays
(B) Increasing project budget
(C) Adding manpower
(D) Accelerating project delivery

47. Safety management in construction is governed by:
(A) ISO 14001
(B) ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety)
(C) ISO 9001
(D) ISO 31000

48. The purpose of a kick-off meeting is:
(A) Close the project
(B) Align project stakeholders at the start of the project
(C) Approve final payment
(D) Conduct inspection

49. Value engineering is aimed at:
(A) Increasing project cost
(B) Improving function with minimum cost
(C) Reducing safety measures
(D) Increasing schedule delays

50. Which is the last step in project management?
(A) Planning
(B) Execution
(C) Monitoring
(D) Closing

Construction Planning and Management (Practice Test MCQs)

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