DR.K.V.
SUBBA REDDY INSTITUTE OFTECHNOLOGY
(AUTONOMOUS)
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
UNIT-I MAN AND MACHINE
PART-A SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
Blooms Course
S. No QUESTION
Taxonomy Outcome
1 What is meant by Construction Management? L2 CO1
2 Mention any two objectives of Construction Management. L6 CO1
3 Define morale. L6 CO1
4 What are project forms in construction management? L5 CO1
5 List two styles of leadership. L6 CO1
6 What is delegation in construction projects? L5 CO1
7 State two benefits of using project forms. L6 CO1
8 What is the purpose of public relations in construction? L2 CO1
9 Mention any two functions of a project manager. L6 CO1
10 Define accountability in construction management. L6 CO1
PART-B LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS
Blooms Course
S. No QUESTION
Taxonomy Outcome
Explain the objectives and functions of Construction
1 L5 CO1
Management in detail
Describe the various phases of project forms used in construction
2 L5 CO1
management with examples.
3 Discuss the duties and responsibilities of a construction manager. L5 CO1
Write in detail about leadership styles and the role of a leader in
4 L1 CO1
a construction team.
Explain the importance of ethics in the construction industry and
5 L5 CO1
list the ethical principles.
What is morale? Distinguish between high and low morale with
6 L3 CO1
causes and effects.
Illustrate the concept of delegation and accountability in
7 L4 CO1
construction management.
Explain the team-building process and its stages in construction
8 L5 CO1
projects.
Elaborate on the organizational structure of a construction
9 L2 CO1
company and the manager's role in it.
Jollireddy Omprakash M-Tech, (Ph.D). Assistant Professor, Department of CIVIL Engineering, 9494509018.Page1
DR.K.V. SUBBA REDDY INSTITUTE OFTECHNOLOGY
(AUTONOMOUS)
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
UNIT-II MAN AND MACHINE
PART-A SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
Blooms Course
S. No QUESTION
Taxonomy Outcome
1 What is manpower planning? L2 CO2
2 Mention two objectives of training. L1 CO2
3 Define recruitment. L1 CO2
4 What is motivation? L2 CO2
5 List two types of welfare measures. L1 CO2
6 Name any two safety measures used at construction sites. L2 CO2
7 What is the use of a motor grader? L2 CO2
8 Define hauling equipment’s. L1 CO2
9 List any two factors influencing equipment purchase decisions. L1 CO2
PART-B LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS
Blooms Course
S. No QUESTION
Taxonomy Outcome
Explain in detail the process and importance of manpower
1 L2 CO2
planning in construction projects.
Discuss various types of training provided to workers and their
2 L2 CO2
significance in construction management.
Describe the recruitment process and explain internal and external
3 L2 CO2
sources of recruitment.
What are the key factors affecting motivation? Explain
4 L2 CO2
motivational techniques used in the construction industry.
Describe various welfare measures adopted for employees in civil
5 L2 CO2
engineering projects.
Explain the safety laws applicable in India for construction sites
6 L2 CO2
with suitable acts and codes.
List and explain the various types of civil engineering machinery
7 L1 CO2
used in construction with their functions.
What are the components of earth movers and hauling costs in
8 L3 CO2
India? Provide examples.
Compare and contrast the factors affecting the decision to
9 L4 CO2
purchase, rent, or lease construction equipment.
Explain cost-benefit estimation with a detailed example comparing
10 L4 CO2
purchase, rent, and lease options.
Jollireddy Omprakash M-Tech, (Ph.D). Assistant Professor, Department of CIVIL Engineering, 9494509018.Page2
DR.K.V. SUBBA REDDY INSTITUTE OFTECHNOLOGY
(AUTONOMOUS)
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
UNIT-III PLANNING, SCHEDULING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
PART-A SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
Blooms Course
S. No QUESTION
Taxonomy Outcome
1 Define project planning. L1 CO3
2 List the three phases of project management. L1 CO3
3 What is pre-tender planning? L1 CO3
4 Write any two objectives of project monitoring. L2 CO3
5 Mention two types of project specifications. L1 CO3
6 What is meant by a dummy activity in CPM? L2 CO3
7 Define optimistic time in PERT L1 CO3
8 What is the purpose of a bar chart? L4 CO3
9 Define latest allowable event time (TL). L1 CO3
10 Define earliest event time (TE). L1 CO3
PART-B LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS
Blooms Course
S. No QUESTION
Taxonomy Outcome
1 Explain the different stages of project planning with examples. L2 CO3
Describe the preparation of a construction schedule and explain
2 L2 CO3
its advantages.
Discuss the types and components of project specifications in
3 L2 CO3
detail.
Explain project monitoring and evaluation. What are the tools
4 L2 CO3
and techniques used?
With neat sketches, explain the preparation and uses of a bar
5 L3 CO3
chart (Gantt chart).
Explain the steps involved in Critical Path Method (CPM).
6 L2 CO3
Discuss its advantages and disadvantages.
7 Explain Fulkerson’s rule of event numbering with an example. L1 CO3
Describe PERT analysis. Explain the three-time estimates used in
8 L2 CO3
PERT and the method of calculating expected time.
A project consists of 8 activities A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H with
their times of completion as follows:
Activities Duration(weeks)
A 2
B 4
C 2
D 4
9 L5 CO3
E 6
F 4
G 5
H 4
The precedence relationships are as follows:
A and B can be performed in parallel.
C and D cannot start until A is complete.
Jollireddy Omprakash M-Tech, (Ph.D). Assistant Professor, Department of CIVIL Engineering, 9494509018.Page3
DR.K.V. SUBBA REDDY INSTITUTE OFTECHNOLOGY
(AUTONOMOUS)
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
E cannot start until half the work of activity C is complete.
F can start only after activity D is complete
G succeeds C
H is the last activity, which should succeed E
(a) Draw the bar chart
(b) What is the total time of completion of the project?
(c) If there is increase of 2 weeks in time of completion of
activity A what will be the corresponding increase in the total
time of the completion of the project?
The Network for a certain project is shown in figure. Determine
the expected time for each of the path. which path is critical?
10 L5 CO3
UNIT-IV CONTRACTS
PART-A SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
Blooms Course
S. No QUESTION
Taxonomy Outcome
1 Define a contract in construction management. L1 CO4
2 List any two essentials of a valid contract. L4 CO4
3 What is a Lump Sum Contract? L1 CO4
Mention one advantage and one disadvantage of a Unit Price
4 L1 CO4
Contract.
5 What does EPC stand for in contracts? L1 CO4
6 State any two key features of a Contract for Labor. L1 CO4
7 What is meant by Defects Liability Period (DLP)? L1 CO4
8 Define arbitration in the context of construction projects. L1 CO4
9 Give two examples of project planning software. L5 CO4
Write any two benefits of using software in construction
10 L6 CO4
management.
PART-B LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS
Blooms Course
S. No QUESTION
Taxonomy Outcome
Explain the different types of contracts used in construction
1 L5 CO4
projects with examples.
2 Discuss the formation of a valid contract with essential elements. L6 CO4
Explain the General and Special Conditions of Contract (GCC &
3 L5 CO4
SCC) with examples.
Jollireddy Omprakash M-Tech, (Ph.D). Assistant Professor, Department of CIVIL Engineering, 9494509018.Page4
DR.K.V. SUBBA REDDY INSTITUTE OFTECHNOLOGY
(AUTONOMOUS)
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
Describe the features of the following:
(a) Contract for Labor
4 (b) Contract for Material L4 CO4
(c) Contract for Design
(d) Contract for Construction
Explain the procedure and importance of drafting contract
5 documents based on IBRD/MORTH Standard Bidding L5 CO4
Documents.
Discuss the common problems in construction contracts and
6 L6 CO4
methods to address them.
Explain the arbitration process in construction projects along
7 with its advantages and disadvantages and legal requirements in L5 CO4
construction contracts.
Describe the role of computer applications in construction
8 L4 CO4
management for project planning, scheduling, and control.
UNIT-V
PART-A SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
Blooms Course
S. No QUESTION
Taxonomy Outcome
1 Define Safety Management in construction. L1 CO5
2 List any four objectives of Safety Management. L1 CO5
What is the role of Quality Management System (QMS) in L1 CO5
3
safety?
4 State two benefits of applying QMS in safety programs. L2 CO5
Mention any two applications of ISO 9000 in construction L1 CO5
5
safety.
6 Write two assumptions of Heinrich’s Domino Theory. L2 CO5
7 Give two examples of indirect costs of construction accidents. L2 CO5
8 List any two problem areas in construction safety. L1 CO5
9 Mention two methods of fall protection in construction. L1 CO5
10 What are incentives in construction safety? Give one example. L1 CO5
PART-B LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS
Blooms Course
S. No QUESTION
Taxonomy Outcome
Explain the implementation of a Quality Management System
1 L5 CO5
(QMS) in safety programs.
Describe the importance and benefits of the ISO 9000 series in
2 L5 CO5
construction safety and quality.
Discuss in detail the major accident theories applicable to
3 L4 CO5
construction safety with examples.
Explain the direct, indirect, and intangible costs of construction
4 L2 CO5
accidents with suitable illustrations.
Describe the common problem areas in construction safety and
5 L5 CO5
suggest preventive measures.
Jollireddy Omprakash M-Tech, (Ph.D). Assistant Professor, Department of CIVIL Engineering, 9494509018.Page5
DR.K.V. SUBBA REDDY INSTITUTE OFTECHNOLOGY
(AUTONOMOUS)
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
Elaborate on fall protection methods, OSHA standards, and key
6 L6 CO5
principles to prevent falls at worksites.
Discuss various incentive schemes used to improve safety
7 L4 CO5
behavior among construction workers.
Explain the Zero Accident concept and its application in
8 different stages of a construction project. L5 CO5
Illustrate the process of planning for safety in construction and
9 discuss its benefits. L2 CO5
Jollireddy Omprakash M-Tech, (Ph.D). Assistant Professor, Department of CIVIL Engineering, 9494509018.Page6