Question 1

The principles of project management include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Costs
B) Scheduling
C) Event management
D) SMARTER objectives

Accepted Answer

Choice C (event management) is not one of the four principles of project management. The four principles are costs, scheduling, quality management, and developing SMARTER objectives.

Question 2

What type of chart listed below is typically designed through the use of project management software?
A) Ant Charts
B) Gantt Charts
C) Plant Charts
D) Map Charts

Accepted Answer

Choice B (Gantt Chart) is the only correct answer. A Gantt chart is a horizontal bar chart that graphically displays the time relationship of the steps of the project, where each step of the project is represented by a line on the chart indicating the time period to be undertaken. When a Gantt Chart is completed, the sport facility manager can see the minimum total time for each task, the proper sequence of tasks, which tasks are completed at the same time, and which are connected.

Question 3

The first step in any preliminary planning is:
A) Conducting a Program Analysis and Feasibility Study
B) Commissioning a Planning Committee
C) Select an Architect
D) Developing the Master Plan

Accepted Answer

Choice A (program analysis) because the first step to any preliminary planning is to conduct a review on the need for the facility in terms of the programs that are either already established or are planned to be established, which is normally articulated through the feasibility study. The planning committee (Choice B), architect (Choice C), and master plan (Choice D) cannot be developed or commissioned without this initial information from the program analysis and feasibility study.

Question 4

When conducting a feasibility study, which of the following impacts is considered?
A) Economic Impact
B) Societal Impact
C) Sport Impact
D) All of the Above

Accepted Answer

As defined in the chapter, economic impact (how the facility will directly stimulate the total amount of expenditures in the area), societal impact (how the facility will directly affect the social fabric and well-being of the community), and sport impact (how the facility will have a direct effect on the future development of sport in the locale) are all integral parts of a feasibility study for a sport facility.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT the responsibility of an architect?
A) Drawing Drafts
B) Building Scale Models
C) Acting as the Main Builder/Renovator for the Facility
D) Aiding is Securing Zoning and Building Permits

Accepted Answer

Choice C is the correct answer because a contractor is the main builder/renovator for a sport facility. The architect, in addition to drawing drafts and building scaled models, serves as a resource when updating site studies, securing zoning and planning approval, obtaining building permits, surveying land, groundbreaking, and any other pre-construction situations that may arise.

Question 6

The ________________ is used to review the major components of the project, market the project to gain financial and general support for the project, and serve as a framework document for the design and construction of the sport facility.
A) Master Plan
B) Program Statement
C) Feasibility Study
D) Timetable

Accepted Answer

The question is the main purpose of a program statement, hence choice B is correct. The other three choices are incorrect because the master plan (choice A) a strategy for taking a vision for a sport facility and plot a path for making it a reality; a feasibility study (choice C) is an examination of the likelihood that an idea or concept can be transformed into a business entity; and a timetable (choice D) is the listing of specific benchmarks, deadlines, and schedules related to effective and efficient management and operation.

Question 7

Which of the following statements about timelines is TRUE?
A) Contractors are responsible for the creation and management of timetables
B) Timetables are living documents that are always consulted, evaluated, and modified.
C) Items in a timetable are never "fast tracked", regardless of need, environmental situations, or delay.
D) A timetable for design does not affect the design and implementation of management and operations functions.

Accepted Answer

Choice B is correct because as defined in the chapter, a timetable is a living document - consulted, evaluated, and modified frequently. The other three statements are incorrect because architects are responsible for the creation and management of timetables, not contractors (Choice A); the owners, planning committee, or the architect may "fast track" certain parts of the project based on needs, environmental situations, or delays (making Choice C incorrect); and the timetable is designed not only to keep the progress of the construction within acceptable parameters, it provides a framework for the design and implementation of documents related to the management and operations of the sport facility - including the hiring and training of staff, publicity of the facility, and planning for the grand opening (hence making Choice D incorrect).

Question 8

Considerations for site selection include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Attractiveness of location
B) Natural and environmental conditions
C) Community support
D) None of the Above (i.e., all are considerations)

Accepted Answer

As defined in the chapter, attractiveness of location, natural and environmental conditions (weather, soil, grading, wetlands, forestry, rocks/minerals), and community support are all considerations when selection a site. In addition, available acreage/hectare, and ease of access are also considered.

Question 9

Which of the following is TRUE about the creation of detailed shop drawings for a facility?
A) The architect must work closely with the contractor during this phase to ensure that all essential parts of the facility are included.
B) Shop drawings address all aspect of the facility including appearance, performance aspects, and governing principles.
C) Shop drawings include any modifications, additions, or deletions that have been made based on the recommendations of the architect and/or contractor.
D) All of the Above

Accepted Answer

As defined in the chapter, all of the choices listed are integral parts of creating shop drawings.

Question 10

Throughout the construction process, and especially when construction is nearing completion, the focus turns to the management and operation of the sport facility. Included in this process is all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Preparing the facility management infrastructure.
B) Attracting events to be staged in the facility.
C) Conduct a groundbreaking ceremony.
D) Preparing an event management infrastructure.

Accepted Answer

Choice C is the correct answer because the groundbreaking ceremony is part of the construction process (often happens in the early stages of construction), and is not part of the management and operation of the sport facility. The other choices are integral to the management and operation of the facility, including preparing the facility management infrastructure, attracting events to be staged in the facility, and then preparing an event management infrastructure.

Question 11

Define what would be involved in conducting a feasibility study for a new football facility in a suburban town of your choice.

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Question 12

Develop a program statement for a new golf course.

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Question 13

You have been charged with developing a cost estimate for a renovation to a 50-year old local recreation facility that includes four multipurpose courts, a fitness center, and a swimming pool/aquatic center. What would you include in this estimate?

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Question 14

Create a groundbreaking task timeline for a new multipurpose recreation facility in your hometown by creating a Gantt Chart with Microsoft Project or another project management software.

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Quiz 5: Project Management: Planning, Design, and Construction

The principles of project management include all of the following EXCEPT:

What type of chart listed below is typically designed through the use of project management software?

The first step in any preliminary planning is:

When conducting a feasibility study, which of the following impacts is considered?

Which of the following is NOT the responsibility of an architect?

The ________________ is used to review the major components of the project, market the project to gain financial and general support for the project, and serve as a framework document for the design and construction of the sport facility.

Which of the following statements about timelines is TRUE?

Considerations for site selection include all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following is TRUE about the creation of detailed shop drawings for a facility?

Throughout the construction process, and especially when construction is nearing completion, the focus turns to the management and operation of the sport facility. Included in this process is all of the following EXCEPT:

Define what would be involved in conducting a feasibility study for a new football facility in a suburban town of your choice.

Develop a program statement for a new golf course.

You have been charged with developing a cost estimate for a renovation to a 50-year old local recreation facility that includes four multipurpose courts, a fitness center, and a swimming pool/aquatic center. What would you include in this estimate?

Create a groundbreaking task timeline for a new multipurpose recreation facility in your hometown by creating a Gantt Chart with Microsoft Project or another project management software.