1. Mention True /False for the statements given below:

Construction projects are gradually becoming multidisciplinary with multiple objectives.

Project manager has least authority in pure project organization.

When time is the essence of contract, the completion time can be extended.

on the activity indicates the duration by which total estimated duration of an activity can be reduced while crashing.

An activity with the highest cost slope is to be considered first for crashing.

Earnest money deposit is a type of security deposit by the contractor.

Direct costs are costs of all the project overheads.

2. Define 'project' and 'project management'. What are the different stages in a typical construction project?

3. What is planning and why is planning very important in construction management?

4. Define Scheduling. What are the uses and advantages of scheduling List out the classification of scheduling.

5. What is a network Explain the different types of network scheduling with examples.

6. What is a critical path and how is it identified Differentiate between CPM and PERT.

7. Discuss the importance of quality in construction projects. Explain the basic elements of quality with a flow diagram.

8. Write short notes on the following:

Types of organization

Storing and stacking of materials on site