Chapter 21 Flashcards

1
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AHJ

A

Authority Having Jurisdiction
The building official, electrical
inspector, fire marshal, or other
individuals or entities
responsible for interpretation
and enforcement of local
building and electrical codes.
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As-Built

A

The documentation of
measurements, location, and
quantities of material work
performed. May be in the form
of marked up documents or
other work order forms.
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Bidders’ Conference

A

A meeting conducted by the
issuer of a request for quote or
request for proposal to review
and address any questions from
respondents (bidders) with
regard to the bid documents.
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BIM

A

Building Information Modeling
The process of generating and
managing buildina data during a
facility’s life cycle using three-
dimensional models of a building
and incorporating detailed product
information, quantities, and
properties into those models.
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BOM

A

Bill of Materials
A list of the quantity and specific
types of materials to be used on
a project. This list also should
consider miscellaneous
hardware (e.g., screws, bolts).
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6
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Change Order

A

Formal document that defines
the required changes in project
scope and identifies associated
changes to the time frame, the
dollar amounts, or both.
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7
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Code

A

A rule or set of rules intended to
ensure safety during the
installation and use of materials,
components, fixtures, systems,
premises, and related subjects.
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Commissioning

A

The start-up of a system that
includes testing and adjusting
the systems to ensure proper
functioning and adherence to
design criteria.
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9
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Design-Build
Construction

A

A delivery method whereby the
owner contracts with a single
entity known as the
DB team.
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OBS

A

Organization Breakdown
Structure
A hierarchal chart that visually
represents people and
organizations who are
stakeholders in a project
regardless of their company or
organizations. An OBS should
include contact information for
each team member.
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Project Management

A

A discipline that encompasses
planning, organizing, and
managing resources to achieve
successful completion of
specific project goals
and objectives.
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RFI

A

Request for Information
A type of document or process,
generated by either an owner,
owner’s agent, or contractor, to
obtain information or to clarify
the capabilities of various
products, services, processes or
requirements.
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RFP

A

Request for Proposal
An invitation for the design
professionals (e.g., architect,
engineer, consultant) or
contractors to submit a
proposal for services.
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RFQ

A

Request for Quotation
A type of procurement
document or process used to
solicit prices from prospective
providers of products or
services.
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15
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Risk

A

A vulnerability to or potential for
loss from a threat or event.
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Risk Management

A

The process of identifying risks
and developing the strategy and
tactics needed to eliminate,
mitigate, or manage them.
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17
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Schematic Design

A

A structural or procedural
diagram used in association
with telecommunications and
electrical systems.
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18
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SoW

A

Scope of Work
A contractual vehicle for
expressing the specific
agreement between contractor
and the owner of the project.
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19
Q

Shall

A

A term frequently used in codes
and standards publications that
indicates a mandatory
requirement.
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20
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Should

A

Frequently used in codes and
standards publications, the term
indicates the statement is
advised but not required.
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21
Q

WBS

A

Work Breakdown Structure
A breakdown of all of a project’s
main work elements into
smaller, more manageable,
activity groupings.
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22
Q

What is Six Sigma?

A

A project-driven method aimed
at sustainable business
performance improvement
TDMM.* Page 21-4

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23
Q

Name 8 traits of a good
Project Manager (PM).

A

1 .Conflict management skills
2.Organizational skills
3.Ability to assume authority
4.Ability to focus on key issues
5.Good communication skills
6.Flexibility
7.Personal accountability
8.Ability to coordinate with diverse groups
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24
Q

Name the 3 basic steps
for managing a
telecommunications
project.

A

1 .Build a project plan
2. Track and manage the project
3.CIose the project
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25
Q

What is the role of a PM?

A

To develop a team from among
the individuals involved in the
project, which requires both
leadership and planning
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26
Q

Which TPM knowledge
area includes project safety
and personnel issues?

A

Human resource management
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27
Q

Which TPM knowledge
area includes a list of
assumptions about the
project?

A

Scope management
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28
Q

Which TPM knowledge
area covers running
multiple small projects as
one large project?

A

Integration management
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29
Q

Which TPM knowledge
area includes the
project’s schedule?

A

Time management
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30
Q

Which TPM knowledge
area includes the
project’s budget?

A

Cost management
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31
Q

Which TPM knowledge
area includes client value
items such as punctuality?

A

Quality management
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32
Q

Which TPM knowledge
area would cover the use
of a “war room”?

A

Communications management
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33
Q

What should be completed
prior to submitting a
project proposal as part of
risk management?

A

Risk assessment
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34
Q

Which TPM knowledge
area covers the storage
costs of bulk purchases?

A

Procurement management
TDMM.* Page 21-8

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35
Q

Which TPM knowledge
area includes the
identification of all internal
and external parties holding
an interest in the project?

A

Stakeholder management
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36
Q

What is the purpose of a
lessons learned meeting?

A

To discuss what went well and
what could be improved
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37
Q

What does the scope of
work establish?

A

The requirements for the
performance of work to achieve
the project objectives
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38
Q

What do the words “should”
and “may” indicate when
they are included
in the SOW?

A

That the requested action is
purely optional
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39
Q

What does the word
“shall” indicate when it is
included in the SOW?

A

That the requested action
is mandatory
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40
Q

What are risks associated
with having a poorly
defined SOW?

A

Capable contractors may
decline to bid on the project, or
they may dispute their
responsibilities during the
construction phase.
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41
Q

What step can be taken to
manage a client’s expectations
for a project?

A

Develop detailed documents on
the front end of the project
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42
Q

Name 3 types of Sows.

A

1 .Performance
2.Design
3.Combination of both
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43
Q

What type of SOW tells the
contractor the objectives
and parameters to be
accomplished and the
end goal or desired
achievement?

A

Performance type
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44
Q

What type of SOW directs
the contractor to use
specific products
and materials?

A

Design type
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45
Q

Name the 4 steps that are
involved in preparing
the SOW.

A

1 .Perform basic planning
2.Outline the SOW
3.Organize the project team
4.Write and review
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46
Q

Name 4 benefits of
creating an outline
for the SOW.

A

1 -Allows full attention to be directed to the
technical content
2.Helps to guard against significant
admissions
3.Aids in achieving continuity throughout the
project
4.Helps eliminate redundant material and work
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47
Q

True or False
Progress reports are
considered deliverables.

A

False. Progress reports are not
considered deliverables because
they are not the final result
of a task.
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48
Q

Who is responsible for
holding a safety meeting at
the start of the project?

A

Safety coordinator
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49
Q

What is the recommended
method for identifying the
people and organizations
needed to complete the
project as detailed in
the SOW?

A

Organization breakdown
structure (OBS)
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50
Q

Name 4 elements that
must be included
in a WBS.

A

1 .Planning and design activities
2.Project approval and start
3.1mpIementation of work
elements
4.Completing the project
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51
Q

How many hours are
usually included in a
work package?

A

40
TDMM.* Page 21-18

52
Q

How are PERT
diagrams used?

A

To calculate the start and finish
date for each activity on
the project
TDMM.* Page 21-21

53
Q

What does a Gantt chart
use to show the duration
of an activity?

A

Bar chart from start
to finish date
TDMM.* Page 21-22

54
Q

How does a Gantt chart
differ from a PERT chart?

A

Unlike a PERT chart,
the Gantt chart does not show
predecessor or successor
relationships.
TDMM.* Page 21-22

55
Q

Name 5 methods for
developing an estimate.

A

1 .AnaIogous
2.Parametric
3.Engineering
4.Subcontractor bids
5.PERT
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56
Q

What is the basis of an
analogous estimate?

A

The time or cost it took to
perform similar work in the past
TDMM.* Page 21-23

57
Q

Name 3 parameters that
could be used as a basis
for PERT estimates.

A

1 .Dollar/foot
2.DolIar/drop time
3.Cost
TDMM.* Page 21-23

58
Q

Who develops the
engineering estimate?

A

The client
TDMM.* Page 21-23

59
Q

What type of price
is provided in a
subcontractor bid?

A

A price that will not be exceeded
TDMM.* Page 21-23

60
Q

Name the 3 estimates used
by the PERT program to
develop a weighted
average estimate.

A

1 .Optimistic estimate
2.Most likely estimate
3.Pessimistic estimate
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61
Q

What information is
provided in the
optimistic estimate?

A

The lowest projected cost
or fastest time
TDMM.* Page 21-23

62
Q

What is the PERT formula?

A

(Optimistic + (4 x Most Likely) + Pessimistic)/6
TDMM.* Page 21-23

63
Q

What is the relationship
between the pessimistic
and most likely estimates
and project risk?

A

The greater the difference
between the estimates, the
greater the risk.
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64
Q

When is an activity labeled
“high risk” based on PERT
estimates?

A

When the difference between
the most likely and pessimistic
estimates is greater than
10 percent
TDMM.* Page 21-24

65
Q

What does the SPI
represent?

A

The amount a project is ahead
or behind schedule
TDMM.* Page 21-24

66
Q

What does an SPI value
of 1 indicate?

A

The project is on schedule.
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67
Q

What does an SPI value
that is less than 1 indicate?

A

The project is behind schedule.
TDMM.* Page 21-24

68
Q

What does an SPI value
that is greater than
1 indicate?

A

The project is ahead
of schedule.
TDMM.* Page 21-24

69
Q

What does a CPI value of
less than 1 indicate?

A

The project is over budget.
TDMM.* Page 21-26

70
Q

What does a CPI value that
is greater than 1 indicate?

A

The project is under budget.
TDMM.* Page 21-26

71
Q

What is the focus of
conformance quality?

A

Physical quality
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72
Q

What principle does
conformance quality
follow?

A

Plan, do, check, and act
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73
Q

How are the results of
client satisfaction
surveys used?

A

They are used to improve
performance, provide feedback
to management, and, in some
cases, provide bonuses
to employees.
TDMM.* Page 21-26

74
Q

How is client value
quality measured?

A

On a relative basis as compared
with the competition
TDMM.* Page 21-26

75
Q

Who is responsible for
formally approving
change orders?

A

The client
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76
Q

What is the purpose
of a code?

A

*Ensure the practical
safeguarding of persons and
property from hazards
*Ensure the quality of
construction
TDMM: Page 21-30

77
Q

Who is responsible for
enforcing codes once they
are adopted or ratified by
the local government?

A

Authority Having Jurisdiction
(AHJ)
TDMM.* Page 21-30

78
Q

What is a standard?

A

An accepted collection of
requirements and
recommendations for the
defining, construction,
evaluation, application, or
comparison materials,
equipment, products,
and services
TDMM.* Page 21-31

79
Q

What is one purpose
of a standard?

A

To ensure a minimal level of
acceptable performance
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80
Q

Name the 5 key members
of a design team.

A

1 .Designated stakeholders
2.Owner/client
3.Architect
4.Engineer
5.Consultant
TDMM.* Page 21-34

81
Q

Name the 3 key members
of a construction team.

A

1 .Construction manager (CM)
2.General contractor (GC)
3.Contractor and subcontractors
TDMM.* Page 21-34

82
Q

Name 5 elements of
the design phase.

A

1 .Programming
2.Schematic design (SD)
3.Design development (DD)
4.Construction document (CD)
5.Bidding and negotiating
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83
Q

Name 5 types of
bid structures.

A

1.RFP and RFQ
2.Design-bid-build (DBB)
3.Design-build (DB)
4.Construction manager (CM) at risk
5.Integrated project delivery (IPD)
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84
Q

What is dictated
in the RFP?

A

The scope of the project
TDMM.* Page 21-36

85
Q

How does an RFQ
differ from an RFP?

A

An RFQ usually provides more
detail related to selecting the
material, equipment, and
components than an RFP does.
TDMM.* Page 21-36

86
Q

Name 2 types of bids
that are awarded.

A

1 .Low bid
2.Negotiated bid
TDMM.* Page 21-38

87
Q

Who is the prime
contractor?

A

A contractor who submits a bid
to the owner and who is
awarded a contract for payment
from the owner
TDMM.* Page 21-38

88
Q

What is a punch list?

A

A document that summarizes
corrections a contractor must
make prior to accepting
work as complete
TDMM.* Page 21-40

89
Q

What is the GC’s primary
role during construction?

A

To complete the work
TDMM.* Page 21-39

90
Q

Name 3 types of contracts.

A

1 .Stipulated sum
2.Cost plus fee
3.Unit price
TDMM.* Page 21-40

91
Q

When is a unit price
contract used?

A

When the actual SOW cannot be
determined at the time of the bid
TDMM: Page 21-40

92
Q

Which form tells the
contractor the date to
begin work?

A

Notice to proceed
TDMM.* Page 21-40

93
Q

What is the purpose of
meeting minutes?

A

To keep track of issues
raised in meetings and form the
agenda for subsequent
meetings
TDMM.* Page 21-40

94
Q

What is the purpose
of the RFI?

A

To obtain a formal response to
contract documents
TDMM.* Page 21-40

95
Q

What is the purpose
of a field order?

A

To facilitate minor changes to
the requirements that do not
require a change order
TDMM.* Page 21-40

96
Q

What form is used to solicit
a quotation from the
contractor for a proposed
change to the project
scope?

A

Proposal request
TDMM.* Page 21-40

97
Q

What is summarized
in a punch list?

A

Corrections that a contractor
must make prior to accepting
the work as complete
TDMM.* Page 21-40

98
Q

What is a submittal?

A

Any information that a
contractor must submit to the
design team for review
and approval
TDMM.* Page 21-41

99
Q

When do cutover and first-
use activities begin?

A

As soon as construction is
substantially completed
TDMM.* Page 21-42

100
Q

Name 3 elements included
in a telecommunications
design.

A

1 .Specifications
2.Drawings
3.Cost estimates
TDMM.* Page 21-43

101
Q

Name the 4 main types of
specifications that can
be used to define
requirements.

A

1 .Performance
2.Proprietary
3.Descriptive
4. Reference
TDMM.* Page 21-43

102
Q

What is the focus of a
performance specification?

A

Results
TDMM.* Page 21-43

103
Q

What type of specification
calls out brand names?

A

Proprietary
TDMM.* Page 21-43

104
Q

What is the focus of a
descriptive specification?

A

Exact properties and
installation methods
TDMM.* Page 21-43

105
Q

What type of specification
lists requirements based
on an established
standard?

A

Reference
TDMM.* Page 21-43

106
Q

What is the
MasterFormat@?

A

A list of numbers and titles
compiled to organize the
activities and requirements of a
construction project
TDMM: Page 21-44

107
Q

How are drawings
generally grouped?

A

By discipline
TDMM.* Page 21-46

108
Q

What is the purpose of
the U.S. National CAD
Standard?

A

To allow consistent and
streamlined communication
among owners and
design/construction teams
TDMM.* Page 21-48

109
Q

How are
telecommunications
elements organized in the
BIM process?

A

As families, which consist
of objects
TDMM.* Page 21-51

110
Q

Why does the use of BIM
reduce the number of
change orders issued
for a project?

A

Because the BIM is able to alert
users to conflicts during the
design phase of the project
TDMM.* Page 21-52

111
Q

Name the 4 data fields
used to create a U.S.
National CAD standard
layer format.

A

1 .Discipline designator
2.Major group
3. Two minor groups
4.Status
TDMM.* Page 21-52

112
Q

Which data fields are
mandatory portions of
the U.S. National CAD
standard layer name
format?

A

*Discipline designator
Major group
TDMM.
Page 21-53

113
Q

Name the 6 types
of NCS symbols.

A

1 . Reference
2.Line
3.Identity
4.Template
5.Material
6.Text
TDMM: Page 21-54

114
Q

Name 6 existing conditions
that must be considered in
the cost of a project.

A

1 .Soil conditions
2.Asbestos
3.Displacement and relocation
4.Hazardous materials
5.Environmental impact stories
6.Abandoned cable
TDMM.* Page 21-55

115
Q

What information is
included in a disaster
recovery plan?

A

Processes and procedures for
recovering and protecting a
business or IT infrastructure
in case of disaster or
major incident
TDMM.* Page 21-63

116
Q

True or False
All employees should have
access to the company’s
disaster recovery plan.

A

False. While every employee
should be trained on the steps
and procedures contained in the
plan, access to the plan itself
should be limited to department
managers and those with a
“need to know.”
TDMM.* Page 21-64

117
Q

What risks are associated
with unauthorized persons
gaining access to the
disaster recovery plan?

A

Risks include unwanted
identification of weaknesses in
the organization’s ICT
infrastructure, sabotage,
unauthorized network access,
or other activities that put the
ICT infrastructure at risk.
TDMM.* Page 21-64

118
Q

What is the first step in
developing a disaster
recovery plan?

A

Identifying the potential risks
TDMM.* Page 21-65

119
Q

Where are identified risks
documented?

A

In a risk registry
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120
Q

How should risks in the risk
registry be categorized?

A

By their effect on critical
systems or services
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121
Q

True or False
Every item on the risk
registry, including non-
critical items, should have a
plan documented.

A

True. Each item (critical and
non-critical) should have a
documented plan, even if only to
accept the risk as-is with future
plans for mitigation.
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122
Q

When are disaster recovery
plans typically reviewed?

A

Annually, bi-annually, or
after an incident occurs
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123
Q

What is the goal of a
disaster recovery plan?

A

To recover as quickly as
possible in the event
of a disaster
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124
Q

What is a tabletop
exercise?

A

A practice incident that
is performed with prior
communication to the
response team(s)
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