Quality Planning in Construction

What is the main objective of quality planning in construction projects?

• To reduce the project workforce

• To avoid scope creep

• To ensure the project meets the defined quality standards

• To prioritize aesthetics over safety

• To eliminate cost estimation processes

According to PMBOK, which of the following is NOT a process in Project Quality Management?

• Plan Quality Management

• Manage Quality

• Control Quality

• Validate Scope

• All of the above are PMBOK processes

Which phase of the project lifecycle is quality planning primarily associated with?

• Execution

• Initiation

• Planning

• Monitoring

• Closing

Which is a major input to the quality planning process?

• Inspection report

• Project performance baseline

• Site diary

• Corrective action plan

• Certificate of occupancy

What is the key output of the quality planning process?

• Construction schedule

• Stakeholder register

• Quality Management Plan

• Procurement Plan

• Audit report

Which technique compares current project standards with previous projects to improve quality?

• Cost-benefit analysis

• Benchmarking

• Cause-and-effect diagram

• Statistical sampling

• Pareto analysis

Which tool is used to visualize the relationship between a problem and its causes?

• Control chart

• Flowchart

• Pareto chart

• Cause-and-effect diagram

• Histogram

What does a control chart primarily help to identify?

• Communication breakdowns

• Cost overruns

• Variability in processes

• Project staffing issues

• Budget allocations

The 'Design of Experiments' technique is best described as:

• An evaluation checklist

• A comparison of project costs

• A structured method of testing variables

• A method to avoid audits

• A contractor evaluation form

Cost of Quality (CoQ) includes all of the following EXCEPT:

• Prevention costs

• Appraisal costs

• Internal failure costs

• External failure costs

• Project overhead