Project Definition

Question 1

Why is establishing the business objective important in private sector projects?

Answer 1

It provides focus for scope definition, guides design, and motivates the project team.

Question 2

List three examples of deliverables from detailed scope.

Answer 2

Design drawings, specifications, construction inspection, record drawings, bidding assistance, reimbursable expenses.

Question 3

What are the three phases of project definition?

Answer 3

Feasibility, Conceptualization and Alternative Analysis, Detailed Scope.

Question 4

What does detailed scope provide?

Answer 4

Adequately defined deliverables that form the basis for detailed design and execution.

Question 5

Who defines project needs and objectives?

Answer 5

The Owner.

Question 6

Whose duty is it to ensure conceptual alternatives meet the owner’s expectations?

Answer 6

The Project Manager.

Question 7

What does the PEP include?

Answer 7

Contracting strategy, procurement strategy, staffing, schedule, budget, risk management, quality, communication, safety.

Question 8

When is the PEP developed?

Answer 8

During the detailed scope phase.

Question 9

What risks can inadequate project definition cause?

Answer 9

Scope growth, cost overruns, and schedule delays.

Question 10

What must be included when an acceptable alternative is selected?

Answer 10

Project scope statement, cost estimate, schedule, and risk assessment.

Question 11

In private sector projects, what activities precede feasibility?

Answer 11

Business and asset strategic planning including market analysis, demand studies, ROI expectations, and asset strategy.

Question 12

What is the purpose of feasibility?

Answer 12

To test whether the project can realistically be delivered given site, permitting, engineering, cost, and schedule constraints.

Question 13

What risk arises if the project manager is assigned late?

Answer 13

Misalignment of objectives and increased execution risks.

Question 14

What must the owner’s study conclude with?

Answer 14

Defined objectives and needs, minimum quality/performance, approved budget, and required completion date.

Question 15

What is the order of progression from business objective to strategy?

Answer 15

Business Objective/Owner’s Study → Project Charter → Project Strategy.

Question 16

Who drafts the technical scope of work?

Answer 16

The Designer/Engineer.

Question 17

What does it mean when a project is sanctioned?

Answer 17

It is formally authorized to proceed with approved scope, budget, and schedule, and resources committed.

Question 18

List three standard protocols when writing a scope of work (SOW).

Answer 18

State objectives, define deliverables, outline tasks/activities, specify roles, include schedule and milestones.

Question 19

What is the Project Execution Plan (PEP)?

Answer 19

A comprehensive document that defines how the project will be executed, monitored, and controlled.