Exam 3: Developing Project Proposals

Contractors measure the success of their proposal efforts by the number of times their proposals are selected by customers and/or by the total dollar value of their proposals that are selected.

(True/False)

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Question 81

You learn more by telling than by listening.

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Question 82

Management reserves are the estimated costs to cover unexpected situations.

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Question 83

Sleeping on a contradictory issue and providing a thoughtful answer the next day

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Question 84

By participating in pre-RFP meetings, a contractor may gain budget intelligence and be able to submit a project proposal with a more appropriate level of effort expected.

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Question 85

Quantitative and qualitative benefits to the customer should be stated to help convince the customer of the value of the proposed result.

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Question 86

The contract must clearly spell out

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Question 87

It is good practice to have the person who will be responsible for the major work tasks estimate the associated costs.

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Question 88

The amount of profit on a project is adjusted depending upon the amount of competition for a project.

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Question 89

Your company has been supplying a local company with warehouse management. A proposed project requires warehouse management in 15 national locations. This is an example of how the contractor could

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Question 90

Materials that would be used for a construction project are

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Question 91

Contracts for projects that are done for a foreign customer or are conducted in part in a foreign country do not require the contractor to make certain accommodations.

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Question 92

As soon as a contractor finds out it is the winner, it can start working on the project.

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Question 93

The contractor must notify the customer immediately of any actual or anticipated cost savings or schedule delays.

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Question 94

Key partners and subcontractors can help win a project for a contractor by complementing the contractor's expertise.

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Question 95

Describe at least three criteria that a customer could use to evaluate a contractor's proposal.

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Question 96

Always put the client first.

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Question 97

It is ok to use foul language, slang, and jargon with clients. Especially when they are using them.

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Question 98

A contractor should make a no-bid decision for a project that would not be consistent the contractor's business mission.

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Question 99

A customer uses a request for proposal to solicit bids and then award a noncompetitive contract.

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Contractors measure the success of their proposal efforts by the number of times their proposals are selected by customers and/or by the total dollar value of their proposals that are selected.

You learn more by telling than by listening.

Management reserves are the estimated costs to cover unexpected situations.

Sleeping on a contradictory issue and providing a thoughtful answer the next day

By participating in pre-RFP meetings, a contractor may gain budget intelligence and be able to submit a project proposal with a more appropriate level of effort expected.

Quantitative and qualitative benefits to the customer should be stated to help convince the customer of the value of the proposed result.

The contract must clearly spell out

It is good practice to have the person who will be responsible for the major work tasks estimate the associated costs.

The amount of profit on a project is adjusted depending upon the amount of competition for a project.

Your company has been supplying a local company with warehouse management. A proposed project requires warehouse management in 15 national locations. This is an example of how the contractor could

Materials that would be used for a construction project are

Contracts for projects that are done for a foreign customer or are conducted in part in a foreign country do not require the contractor to make certain accommodations.

As soon as a contractor finds out it is the winner, it can start working on the project.

The contractor must notify the customer immediately of any actual or anticipated cost savings or schedule delays.

Key partners and subcontractors can help win a project for a contractor by complementing the contractor's expertise.

Describe at least three criteria that a customer could use to evaluate a contractor's proposal.

Always put the client first.

It is ok to use foul language, slang, and jargon with clients. Especially when they are using them.

A contractor should make a no-bid decision for a project that would not be consistent the contractor's business mission.

A customer uses a request for proposal to solicit bids and then award a noncompetitive contract.

Project Management Concepts

Identifying and Selecting Projects

Defining Scope, Quality, Responsibility, and Activity Sequence

Developing the Schedule

Resource Utilization

Determining Costs, Budget, and Earned Value

Managing Risk

Closing the Project

The Project Manager

The Project Team

Project Communication and Documentation

Project Management Organizational Structures

Project Management Information Systems

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