Preview Questions Planning Engineer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How is risk transfer used as a strategy in construction project risk management?

Which action should you take?

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By outsourcing the risk to a third party through contracts or insurance

By ignoring the risk and hoping it doesn't occur

By reducing the risk probability through mitigation strategies

By accepting the risk and allocating resources to handle it

Question 2: What is the main advantage of using Gantt charts for project scheduling?

Which action should you take?

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It identifies potential resource shortages

It calculates the critical path of the project

It visually represents the timeline and progress of tasks

It automatically updates task completion based on real-time data

Question 3: Which technique is best for scheduling repetitive construction tasks like road paving?

Which action should you take?

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Line of Balance

Critical Path Method (CPM)

Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)

Monte Carlo Simulation

Question 4: What is the role of float management in a project schedule, and how do you best manage it?

Which action should you take?

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Float is irrelevant in project scheduling

Float ensures tasks are completed as quickly as possible

Float helps manage delays and allocate resources effectively

Float prevents project delays from affecting milestones

Question 5: What is the significance of identifying a critical path in project scheduling?

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Determines the most expensive tasks

Highlights non-essential tasks

Allocates resources efficiently

Identifies the shortest project duration

Question 6: What's the primary advantage of using cloud-based project management tools for communication and coordination?

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They save costs on communication

They allow real-time updates and access to all project data

They replace the need for in-person meetings

They prevent miscommunication due to email overload