1. In the project management process, which phase typically includes project initiation, project planning, and project definition?
A. Execution phase
B. Control phase
C. Planning phase
D. Initiation phase
2. What type of contract is most suitable for situations where a project needs to be initiated quickly?
A. Cost plus contract
B. Unit price contract
C. Fixed price contract
D. Cost plus fixed fee contract
3. In engineering ethics, what is the most fundamental professional obligation that a professional engineer should adhere to?
A. Maximizing profits
B. Protecting the safety, health, and welfare of the public
C. Compliance with government regulations
D. Meeting client demands
4. In civil engineering, which test is used to determine the particle size distribution of soil?
A. Compaction test
B. Plasticity index test
C. Gradation analysis test
D. Compression test
5. In engineering design, what is meant by “safety factor”?
A. Level of protection for the system
B. Ratio of design load to material strength
C. Maximum load on a structure
D. Design life
6. In project management, which tool is used to display the dependency relationships and schedule of tasks?
A. Gantt chart
B. Control chart
C. Pareto chart
D. Scatter plot
7. What is “quality assurance”?
A. Ensuring products meet requirements through inspection and testing
B. Rectifying product defects
C. Ensuring products are within budget
D. Ensuring timely delivery of products
8. In engineering ethics, what does “conflict of interest” refer to?
A. Engineer’s interests in their work
B. Interests between the engineer and the client
C. Interests between the engineer and the public
D. Conflict between the engineer’s interests and other interests
9. In engineering project management, which tool is used to assess project risks and priorities?
A. SWOT analysis
B. PERT chart
C. Sensitivity analysis
D. Control chart
10. What is “engineering change management”?
A. Ensuring timely completion of engineering projects
B. Managing the costs of engineering projects
C. Controlling the scope of engineering projects
D. Managing and documenting changes to engineering projects