COMPUTER APPLICATION -B Flashcards
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the use of software tools and digital
technologies to plan, design, coordinate,
monitor, and control construction
projects efficiently and effectively
COMPUTER APPLICATION
IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
a centralized digital platform that helps
project managers plan, execute, monitor,
and close construction projects by
organizing all project information in one
place
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
The 4 Phases of the Project
Management Life Cycle
PROJECT INITIATION
PROJECT PLANNING
PROJECT EXECUTION
PROJECT CLOSURE
During this step, you figure out an
objective for your project, determine
whether the project is feasible, and
identify the major deliverables for the
project.
PROJECT INITIATION
During this phase of the project management life cycle,
you break down the larger project into smaller tasks,
build your team, and prepare a schedule for the
completion of assignments.
PROJECT PLANNING
The ________________ turns your plan
into action. The project manager’s
job in this phase of the project
management life cycle is to keep
work on track, organize team
members, manage timelines, and
make sure the work is done
according to the original plan.
execution phase
You provide final deliverables, release project resources, and determine
the success of the project. Just because the major project work is over,
that doesn’t mean the project manager’s job is done-there are still
important things to do, including evaluating what did and did not work
with the project.
PROJECT CLOSURE
In computing, an ______refers to a unit
of work required to improve a system.
Issues can include:
Bugs
Requested features
Tasks
Missing documentation
Other enhancements or errors
issue
In many software companies,
issues are often investigated by
__________________ when
they verify a system for
correctness, and then assigned to
the developer(s) that are
responsible for resolving them.
Quality Assurance Analysts
This tool is essential for writing detailed
project documentation, updating daily
logs, drafting progress summaries, and
creating professional written content for
internal and external communication.
Word Processing
Used to design engaging slide decks,
visual aids, and infographics for
meetings, this software helps convey
project information clearly through
images, graphs, and structured visual
storytelling.
Business Graphics and Presentation
Perfect for handling data-driven tasks,
spreadsheets allow you to compute
formulas, organize figures, perform trend
analysis, and display results through
visually appealing tables and graphs.
Spreadsheets:
When handling vast amounts of project
data, database software provides
efficient tools for sorting, updating, and
accessing records to support data-heavy
decision-making processes.
Database:
Used for managing the financial side of a
project, accounting tools keep track of
expenses, generate financial summaries,
and help compare actual spending
against budgets.
Accounting:
This software organizes meetings, tracks
team responsibilities, sends reminders,
and keeps communication streamlined
by integrating schedules, tasks, and
messages in one platform.
Time and Information Management:
combines the functionalities of databases,
spreadsheets, graphics, and word
processing into a unified solution. It
supports a wide range of tasks essential
for effectively planning and carrying out
projects
INTEGRATED PROJECT-MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
designed to assist, a project manager in developing a plan,
assigning resources to tasks, tracking progress, managing
the budget, and analyzing workloads
Microsoft Project
Designed for advanced project scheduling and planning, it
helps manage task dependencies, timelines, and resources.
It’s ideal for large, multi-project environments requiring
detailed scheduling.
DELTEK
The _________ project management software, developed by Dekker, Ltd., is a
comprehensive tool designed to integrate various aspects of project
management, including scheduling, cost management, resource allocation,
and performance measurement. It is particularly known for its support of
Activity-Based Costing (ABC) and Earned Value Management (EVM), making
it suitable for complex projects that require detailed financial and
performance tracking.
Trakker
developed by Oracle, is designed for managing large-scale,
complex projects across various industries such as construction, engineering,
energy, and manufacturing. It provides advanced tools for scheduling,
resource allocation, and cost management, allowing project managers to
plan activities, assign resources efficiently, and track progress against
budgets and timelines.
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