Task 1 Apply Value Management in Sustainable Project Delivery CSPP Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   Which technique is commonly used to generate a wide range of alternatives in value management?

   • ACost-benefit analysis
   • BGantt charting
   • CBrainstorming
   • DRisk assessment
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2. 12expert · hard

   A project manager is implementing a value management change that involves switching to a more sustainable supplier. The new supplier has a higher unit cost but a lower carbon footprint. The project sponsor is resistant because of the cost increase. The project manager has already presented the life-cycle cost analysis, but the sponsor remains unconvinced. What should the project manager do next?

   • AAbandon the change to maintain a good relationship with the sponsor.
   • BEscalate the issue to the executive committee without further discussion.
   • CEngage the sponsor in a discussion to understand their concerns, and explore alternative suppliers or phased implementation to mitigate the cost impact.
   • DImplement the change anyway, as it aligns with the company's sustainability policy.
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4. 13application · medium

   A university is planning to reduce its campus energy consumption. The value management team is generating alternatives. Which of the following is the best approach to ensure a comprehensive set of alternatives?

   • AReview alternatives from other universities and select the most popular one.
   • BInvite only the facilities management team to brainstorm, as they know the buildings best.
   • CUse a structured brainstorming session with representatives from facilities, students, faculty, and sustainability experts.
   • DFocus on renewable energy sources only, as they are the most impactful.
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5. 14application · medium

   A municipal infrastructure project is in its early planning phase. The project manager must decide how to apply value management. The city council has mandated a participatory process, and a key stakeholder group has expressed strong concerns about the project's impact on a local wetland. The project has a tight budget and a fixed timeline. Which value management approach is most appropriate for this context?

   • ADefer value management until after the environmental impact assessment is complete, then apply a standard cost-benefit analysis.
   • BConduct a full, formal value engineering study with a multidisciplinary team, focusing on cost reduction while meeting functional requirements.
   • CUse a facilitated workshop that includes the concerned stakeholder group, integrates sustainability criteria, and focuses on identifying value drivers before generating alternatives.
   • DApply a rapid value management review using only internal staff to minimize cost and time, excluding external stakeholders.
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6. 15application · medium

   A value management team has refined an alternative for a new office building to include a green roof. The green roof is expected to reduce stormwater runoff and provide insulation. However, the building owner is concerned about the maintenance cost of the green roof. What should the team do to refine the alternative further?

   • AReplace the green roof with a traditional roof and add solar panels instead.
   • BRemove the green roof from the design to avoid maintenance costs.
   • CKeep the green roof as is, since the benefits outweigh the maintenance costs.
   • DExplore low-maintenance green roof options, such as drought-resistant plants and automated irrigation, and present the life-cycle cost to the owner.
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