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Question 1

Scenario (same as Question 16):

What type of power does the CFO have at Fin Inc?

Apositional power

Bexpert power

Cpersonal power

Dnegative power

Answer : C

The CFO is well-liked and uses personal influence (charisma) rather than authority based solely on position.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a Project Audit?

Answer Options:

ATo ensure the budget is managed effectively

BTo assess project requirements

CTo present findings to senior leadership

DTo review financial and performance status after completion

Answer : D

A Project Audit (p.141) occurs post-completion to assess:

Financial health

Performance evaluation

Lessons learned

It is not a planning tool (Option B), nor is it for active budget management (A) or solely for senior leadership (C). [P.141]

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a benefit or function of a professional body?

Professional bodies are established organizations that promote industry standards, ethical conduct, and professional development.

Answer Options:

AGovernance and ethical standards

BEnsuring prices remain low

CRaising productivity

DCreating international networks

Answer : B

Professional bodies do NOT control pricing in the industry, as this would be market interference. Governance, productivity improvements, and networking are valid functions. [P.31]

Question 4

When is the best time to define acceptance criteria for a project?

Answer Options:

AUpon completion

BDuring each milestone

CWhen writing the Project Initiation Document

DAs part of the Project Audit

Answer : C

Acceptance Criteria should be set before the project starts in the Project Initiation Document (PID) (p.137).

Option A is too late, as the project is already completed.

Option B is iterative, but criteria should be predefined.

Option D is for evaluation, not definition. [P.137]

Question 5

Joey is preparing an NEC contract for the construction of a new school.

He includes a lump-sum price of 5 million.

The contractor receives payment upon completion of specific milestones.

Q: In which section of the contract should this be detailed?

Answer Options:

AOption A

BZ Clause

CW1 Option

DX Clause

Answer : A

In NEC contracts, pricing mechanisms are detailed in Options A-F (p.36). W clauses handle dispute resolution, X clauses cover secondary options, and Z clauses are additional conditions. [P.36]

Question 6

Which of the following is an advantage to the contractor in an EPC contract arrangement?

EPC contracts provide several benefits to contractors, such as clear project scope, reduced risks, and better project management.

Answer Options:

AThe scope is clearly defined by the client

BThere is an early completion bonus

CThere are no subcontractors to manage

DThe client assumes all risks for the construction

Answer : A

The correct answer is 1 (p.13). The scope is clearly defined by the client, making it easier for the contractor to plan and execute the project efficiently. Option 2 is incorrect because not all EPC contracts offer an early completion bonus. Option 3 is incorrect because EPC contracts can include subcontractors. Option 4 is incorrect because risks are shared between the client and contractor. [P.13]

Question 7

Which of the following characteristics form part of the Iron Triangle?

Ascope

Bcost

Ctime

Dcontractor

Eplace

Answer : A, B, C

The Iron Triangle consists of scope, cost, and time.

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