Project Management Skills

Which type of communication involves information being sent from a supervisor to an employee?

• Downward communication

• Horizontal communication

• Upward communication

• Verbal communication

What is the most important element in maintaining a safe, productive, and effective construction site?

• non verbal communication

• Verbal and written communication

• Resource management

• Material management

Which of the following is an example of written communication in the construction industry?

• Face-to-face conversation

• Phone call

• Work schedule

• Two-way radio communication

What is one purpose of a work schedule in construction?

• To estimate the cost of materials and labor

• To provide guidelines for safety training

• To identify the work accomplished on a jobsite

• To communicate with people and organizations associated with the construction industry

What is the main objective of estimates in construction projects?

• To provide information to the owner or client for decision making

• To estimate the number of square feet in a building or facility

• To report on inspections and procedures

• To record the number of workers and work equipment at the construction site

What is the purpose of work orders in construction?

• To report on inspections and procedures

• To provide guidelines for safety training

• To stop a certain type or all types of construction on a worksite

• To provide the contractor with specifics to proceed with the execution of the contract

What are permits in construction?

• Written authorizations approved by the government or other regulatory agencies

• Graphic and written documents outlining the construction design process

• Hand-held receivers utilizing the push-to-talk system

• Essential written documents in the construction industry defining how work proceeds throughout the process

What is the purpose of blueprints in construction?

• To provide guidelines for safety training

• To identify the work accomplished on a jobsite

• To estimate the cost of materials and labor

• To outline the construction design process

What is the main purpose of verbal communication in construction?

• To exchange ideas and solve problems

• To provide guidelines for safety training

• To estimate the cost of materials and labor

• To identify the work accomplished on a jobsite

What is the purpose of resource and material management in construction?

• To estimate the cost of materials and labor

• To identify the work accomplished on a jobsite

• To ensure the right quality and quantity of supplies are utilized

• To exchange ideas and solve problems