Part I: Construction

1. Putting together different elements, using detailed design and with a clear plan on how to do it.

a) Construction Industry
b) Construction
c) Environmental
d) Project Management

2. Construction usually involves large structures like houses, railways, and power plants. What does
the term "construction" come from?

a) Architect
b) Constructor
c) Constructivist
d) Construct

3. Which of the following is NOT a type of construction mentioned in the text?

a) Residential
b) Industrial
c) Educational
d) Heavy Civil

4. What type of construction deals with projects that improve the environment, such as sanitary
sewers and waste management?

a) Environmental
b) Residential
c) Industrial
d) Commercial

Part II: Project Management

5. What term describes a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service?

a) Ongoing Project
b) Temporary Project
c) Project Scope
d) Project

6. In project management, what does the term "temporary" mean?

a) Short in duration
b) Ongoing
c) Limited resources
d) Frequent changes
 7. It ensures that the various project elements are properly coordinated?

a) Project Risk Management

b) Project Integration
c) Project Procurement Management
d) Project Quality Management

8. It involves balancing competing demands among scope, time, cost, quality, and stakeholder
requirements?

a) Project Management
b) Project Cost Management
c) Project Quality Management
d) Project Integration

Part III: Project Management Elements

9. Which project management element ensures that the project includes only the work required to
complete it successfully?

a) Project Scope Management

b) Project Time Management
c) Project Cost Management
d) Project Quality Management

10. Which project management element involves acquiring goods and services from outside the
performing organization?

a) Project Human Resource Management

b) Project Risk Management
c) Project Procurement Management
d) Project Time Management
Exercise 1: Matching

Match each term on the left with its corresponding definition. Write the letter of the correct definition
next to each term.

Terms:
A. Construction F. Subcontractor
B. Contractor G. Project Integration
C. Heavy Civil H. Project Procurement Management
D. Project Management I. Stakeholder
E. Environmental J. Heavy Civil
Definitions:

1. Putting together different elements, using detailed design and with a clear plan on how to do it.

2. The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities.

3. Construction type that deals with projects impacting transportation.

4. Temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service.

5. Type of construction that focuses on improving the environment.

6. The process of coordinating various project elements to ensure they work together effectively.

7. An individual or group with an interest in the outcome of a project.

8. Construction type that deals with transportation and infrastructure projects.

9. A company or individual hired by the main contractor to perform specific tasks on a project.

10. The management of acquiring goods and services from outside the performing organization.

Exercise 2: True or False

Indicate whether the following statements are true or false.

1. ( ) Construction is always associated with small-scale projects like home renovations.

2. ( ) Heavy Civil construction deals with projects that impact transportation.

3. ( ) Project Management involves balancing scope, time, cost, quality, and stakeholder
requirements.

4. ( ) The construction industry primarily involves three parties: owner, contractor, and
subcontractor.
5. ( ) Environmental construction projects focus on projects that harm the environment.
6. ( ) Project Scope Management ensures that the project is completed within the approved
budget.
 7. ( ) Project Time Management involves activities such as activity sequencing, duration estimating,
and schedule control.
8. ( ) A construction project is considered a temporary endeavor with no definite beginning and
end.
9. ( ) Heavy Civil construction includes projects like building schools and government facilities.
10. ( ) Project Risk Management involves identifying and addressing potential project risks.
11. ( ) The primary objective of Project Quality Management is to minimize project costs.
12. ( ) Contractors are responsible for designing the construction plan and overseeing the entire
project.

Exercise 3: Identification

Identify the correct type of construction based on the provided descriptions.

1. This type of construction involves homes, apartments, and townhouses.

• Type: ______________________

2. It deals with projects that improve the environment, such as waste management.

• Type: ______________________

3. Construction associated with large structures like power plants.

• Type: ______________________

4. Which project management element ensures that the project includes only the work required to
complete it successfully?

• Element: ___________________

Exercise 4: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate terms.

1. In engineering terms, construction is usually associated with _______ structures like houses and
railways.

2. Project Management involves the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to
project activities in order to meet or exceed _________ needs and expectations.

3. Heavy Civil construction deals with projects that greatly impact ________.
4. In construction, _______________ involves putting together different elements, using detailed
design and a clear plan on how to do it.

5. Project Quality Management ensures that the project will satisfy the _______________ on
which it was undertaken.

6. _______________ are responsible for acquiring goods and services from outside the performing
organization.

7. Project Scope Management ensures that the project includes only the work required to
complete it _______________.