Mini Quiz: Project Management

I’ve created these questions based on the Ballast Review Manual, which you can find for on Amazon, or search for a used version in the ARE Facebook Group. The Ballast Review Manual comes very highly recommended for multiple ARE exams, and you can check out the Young Architect website for a 15% off discount from PPI2Pass.

Question 01

Within the Critical Path Method (CPM), which items are denoted by a solid arrow?

• Dummies
• Tasks
• The Critical Path
• Dependencies

Question 02

Which elements form part of the project work plan? (Select all that apply)

• Allocation of time and fees
• Staff Required
• Instruments of service
• Milestones
• Contingencies
• Consultant work and fees

Question 03

Architects should consider the follow issues when assembling a project team, except for: (Select one)

• Billing Rates
• Project Size and Complexity
• Personalities
• Contractor Experience

Question 04

What is the typical fee percentage for Design Development?

• 15%
• 20%
• 30%
• 40%

Question 01

Within the Critical Path Method (CPM), which items are denoted by a solid arrow?

• Tasks

Dummies are represented by dashed arrows, as opposed to the heavy dashed arrows which show the Critical Path. Dummies are another name for Dependencies.

Ballast, page 4-6

Question 02

Which elements form part of the project work plan? (Select all that apply)

• Allocation of time and fees
• Staff Required
• Milestones
• Consultant work and fees

Though the project can be broken down into phases and individual tasks, the instruments of service themselves are not an element of the project work plan.

Although time and fees allocated to the project can both include contingencies, contingencies themselves are not an element of the project work plan.

Ballast, page 4-8

Question 03

Architects should consider the follow issues when assembling a project team, except for: (Select one)

• Contractor Experience

Architects do not make the selection for contractors, though contractors can be a part of the overall project team.

Ballast, page 4-4

Question 04

What is the typical fee percentage for Design Development?

• 20%

On a typical design-bid-build project, the fee percentages are as follows:

Schematic Design: 15%

Design Development: 20%

Construction Documentation: 40%

Bidding: 5%

Contract Administration: 20%

Ballast, page 4-9

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If you’re studying for Project Management, feel free to check out my other Mini Quiz on the A201, and if you’re studying for Construction & Evaluation, check out my Mini Quiz on C401.

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