Akshay Mehta

Semester 8th
Roll no- TEN1605004
Project Planning Control
Assignment UNIT-2

Q 1. One-line answer, true false or multiple choices based 6

questions (2 marks each)
1-i) The Deming's cycle is based on the following steps: , and
a) Plan, Schedule, Depart, Arrive
b) Plan, Investigate, Operate and Complete
c) Plan, Do, Check and Act
d) Plan, Analyze, Inspect and Scrutinize

1-ii)………………. is the key part in scheduling a project.

a) Development of work breakdown structure
b) Identification of activities
c) Estimation of activity duration
d) Identifying Activity Relationships
e) All the above
1-iii) developed and used bar charts to run steel
manufacturing.
a) Henry Ford
b) Karol Adameicki
c) Fredrick W Taylor
d) Edwards Deming

1-iv)………………….. was an American engineer who used bar

chart and put it to use in international context.
a) Fredrick W Taylor
b) Henry Gantt
c) Karol Adameicki
d) J. Robert Oppenheimer

1-v) The key disadvantage of a bar chart is that

a) Dependency
b) Duration
c) Progress
d) Finish cannot be represented.

1-vi) Choose the correct statement from the following:

(1) A WBS need not be hierarchical in nature
(2) A WBS is a framework for converting project objectives to
specific deliverables
(3) A WBS need not be comprehensive, there can be gaps in job
logic
(4) A WBS should have a level of detail required to plan,
communicate, monitor and control the project
a) All above are True
b) 1&2 are True; 3&4 are False
c) 2&3 are True; 1&4 are False
d) 2&4 are True; 1&3 are False

Q 2. Short definition, analysis or reasoning based 4 questions (3

marks each)
2-i) State the tools for time management.
Ans: They are:
i) Calendar or diary
ii) Bar/grant chart
iii) Critical path method (cpm)
iv) Program Evaluation Review technique (PERT)
v) Monte-Carlo Simulutions
vi) Linear Scheduling Method
vii) Theory Of Constraints
viii) Dependency Structure Matrix

2-ii) What does Gantt chart/bar chart shows?

Ans: Bar/gantt chart shows the activities displays against time
on the left and the list of activities and along the top suitable
time and each activities is represented by the horizontal bar.

2-iii) Define the continuous and non-continuous activities in bar

chart with neat sketches.
Ans: Bar chart may be discontinuous if any activity cannot be
preformed continuously, it can be split. It does not need to have
a continuous representation.

The activity which can be performed continuously is called

continuous activities.
The activity which cannot be performed continuously is called
non-continuous activities.

2-iv) Give brief history of Gantt chart.

Ans: The Gantt chart is discovered by Karol Adamiecki in 1890’s.
Karol Adamiecki is a Polish engineer.
It is improved by the scientist Henry Gantt in 1910, an American
engineer.
It was used for the planning of over dam and interstate HW in
USA.
Karol Adamiecki is a Polish engineer.
Q 3. Long definition, process, analysis, derivation or numerical
based 2 question (5 marks each)
3-i) Describe the management approach for execution of a
project with the help of diagram.
Ans: The approaches are:
1) Planning
2) Do
3) Check/Monitor
4) Act or Control
Planning: Developing a strategy for executing the project in
order to meet project object.
Do: Executing project with intent to meet project objectives.
Check: Gathering data on Actual Project progress and comparing
with plan to evaluate the actual performance of the plan.
Act: Decision making on intervention required during execution
of the project to keep the project on track in order to meet
objective.

3-ii) Explain the advantages and disadvantages of bar chart.

Ans:
Advgs:
1) It is simple to draw, easy to understand
2) It can be drawn quickly.
3) No trained or skilled manpower needed
4) Provides a visual representation of entire project.
 5) Shows exactly when each activities is supposed to start and
finish
6) It is ideal for project that are simple and sequential.

Disadvgs:
1) It don’t show interdependency and relation b/w various
activities of project
2) It may be too clumsy in case of big project if all activities
are major activities.
3) It cannot be used as the analytical tool.
4) It can be very complex to prepare for large project

Q 4. Outstanding knowledge, practical approach or skill based 2

questions (8 marks each)
4-i) What is the significance of a bar chart in the construction
project? Write down the steps for making a bar chart.
Ans:
Significance:
1) It is simple to draw, easy to understand
2) It can be drawn quickly.
3) No trained or skilled manpower needed
4) Provides a visual representation of entire project.
5) Shows exactly when each activities is supposed to start and
finish
6) It is ideal for project that are simple and sequential.
Steps:
1) Identify Activities
2) Identify expected time and sequence of task
3) Draw horizontal time axes
4) Writw down activities in column on left side
5) Represent activities for specific time duration with
rectangular bar.
6) Fill shade the bar when activity is completed.
7) Keep in track of the progress of the project.

4-ii) Prepare a bar chart representing the summary activities for

constructing a bridge.
Time (in Weeks)
Activitities 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
Prepase site
Piling
Columns/Pile
Beam/Deck
Barrier/Joints
Approach Slab
Roadways/stripping

Q 5. Advance field application, employability and innovative

research based 2 questions (10 marks)
5-i) Explain Work Break Down Structure (WBS).
Ans: The functional elements of a project and their
interrelationship are determine by a technique known as WBS. It
establish a hierarchical order in a system by breaking the project
into recognizable system, sub system and discrete activities.

Draw the WBS for

(i) Construction of compound wall

Excavation

Lean concrete in foundation

Masonary in Foundation

DPC

Superstructure
(ii) Concreting for the roof slab.

Placement of formwork

Bar bending

Placing the reinforcement

Pouring concrete

Curing
 5-ii) The cost expenditure for performing the six activities, start
date, duration is given in Table. Use the following data and draw
a bar chart and find the respective percentage of cumulative
cost.
Activity Start date Duration (days) Cost/day(Rs)
A 2 2 4550
B 3 3 3175
C 4 2 6995
D 5 3 1556
E 5 4 789
F 9 1 9000

Activity 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A 4550
B 3175
C 6995
D 1556
E 789
F 9000
Total _ 4550 7725 10170 12515 2345 2345 789 9000
cost
Cumm. _ 4550 12275 22445 34960 37305 39650 40439 49439
cost
% of _ 9.2 24.82 45.59 70.71 75.45 80.19 81.79 100
Cumm.
Cost
 Assignment UNIT-1

Q 1. One-line answer, true false or multiple choices based 6

questions (2 marks each)
1-i) the key characteristic of a project is:
a) It converts inputs to output
b) It produces a product
c) It is unique
d) It requires resources
1-ii) the key characteristic of a process is its:
a) Robustness
b) Uniqueness
c) Repetitiveness
d) Commonness
1-iii) in the business of Construction Project Management all
objectives finally relate to:
a) Time
b) Quality
c) Cost
d) Safety
1-iv) Safety is not given priority in many parts of the world
because:
a) Little enforcement from Govt. agencies
b) No penalty for lack of safety practices
c) Perceived higher cost of safety
d) All of the above
1-v) The ISO standard for project management is:
a) ISO 9001:2008
b) ISO 14001:2004
c) ISO 21500:2012
d) ISO 18001:2007
1-vi) The key stakeholder who has maximum influence on the
project is:
a) Contractor
b) Consultant
c) Owner
d) Designer
Q 2. Short definition, analysis or reasoning based 4 questions (3
marks each)
2-i) What is Project Management?
Ans- Porject management is the application of knowledge, skills,
techniques to execuate projects effectively and efficiently.
 Or
It is the way a person organizes and manages resource that are
necccesary to complete the projects.

2-ii) What do you understand by process management?

Ans- It is refers to aligning process with an strategic goals,
designing, implementing process. It has various task like
creation, scheduling, termination of process etc.
2-iii) State the difference between art and science for project
management.
Ans- The difference between Art and science is the ART includes
political acumen, business acumen, people acumen and
leadership whereas science consists of techniques, methodology
process and tools
2-iv) what are the different standards for scientific management
Ans- ISO 9001:2008-Used for quality system management.
ISO 1400:2004- Used for Environment management.
BIS 15883-Used for construction project management.
OHSAS 18001: 2007- Used for Health and safety.
Q 3. Long definition, process, analysis, derivation or numerical
based 2 question (5 marks each)
3-i) what are objectives a construction manager should keep in
mind while executing a project?
Ans-
i] Completing the project within estimated budget and in
specified time.
ii] Evolving a repetition for high quality workmanship.
iii] Satisfactory working condition for all personal and worker.
iv] Motivating people for give their best.
V] creating an organisation that works as a team.

3-ii) Explain the responsibilities of a scheduling/ Planning

Engineer.
Ans-
1. Initial job planning
2. Schedule of time
3. Schedule of material
4. Coordination of sub-contractor
5. Monitoring of job progress
6. Analysis of job progress
7. Problem solving
Q 4. Outstanding knowledge, practical approach or skill based 2
questions (8 marks each)
4-i) Explain the scheduling levels. How frequently scheduling
levels should be changed?
Ans- scheduling in project management is the listing of activities,
desirables and milestones start and finish date, duration and
resources assigned to each activity
Schedule levels are of 4 types-
1. Project master schedule- it is handle by owner
2. Schedule management summary- it despites the overall
project broken down into its major components.
3. Project coordination schedule
4. Execution schedule- this is detailed working level schedule.
4-ii) Explain the national growth of construction industry.
Ans- Construction is an important sector that contributes greatly
in the economic growth of a nation.
• Govt. contracts with construction industry to develop
infrastructure related to health, transport as well as
education sector.
• Construction industry means the branch of manufacturing
and trade based on the building, maintaining and repairing
structures. This include drilling and solid minerals.
• Both GDP and construction output lead each other by one
year.
Q 5. Advance field application, employability and innovative
research based 2 questions (10 marks)
5-i) Describe the each stage of a construction project.
Ans-
1. Briefing
2. Designing
3. Tendering
4. Construction
5. Commissioning
1.Briefing- the purpose of stage to unable the client or owner
to specifc project function and approximate cost so that
architect, engineers and other members of construction
team.
2.Designing –to complete the projecr summary and
determine the method of construction
• Finalize the project summary

• Carryout the technical investigation

• Prepare scheme and detailed design

• Prepare working drawing and specification

• Prepare final cost estimate

• Prepare construction programme schedule

 3. Tendering- the contractor is awarded at the best
available terms mutually agreed between the owner’s team
and contractor.
4. Construction- execution of construction work as further
design as with in the agreed limits of cost, time and quality.
5. Commissioning- to ensure that the construction works
has been completed as specified in contract document.

5-ii) Explain the role of different stakeholder involve in a

construction project.
Ans-
1. Owner
2. Engineer, architect
3. Management
4. Contractor

1. Owner-
o Individual
o Group of individual
o Private
o Public undertaking
o Authority over project

2. Engineer, architect-
o Structural
o Mechanical
o Electrical engineer
o Architects
 o Quantity surveyor
o Safety maintenance planner
3. Contractor-
Contractor is one which is awarded with contract of the
project at the best available terms.