Reg. No, www.universityquestions.in Question Paper Code : 63291 ME. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015. Elective Construction Engineering and Management CN 7007 — QUALITY CONTROL AND ASSURANCE IN CONSTRUCTION (Regulations 2013) ‘Time : Three hours WWW. Universityquestions.in Maximum : 100 marks oak ee 2 - 10. ll. Answer ALL questions. PART A—(10 x 2=20 marks) Define the term “Quality Management “in construction industry. What is “Zere defects” in quality construction? Define TQM. What is quality circle? Write the importance of quality assurance in construction practice. Name any three quality gurus. Define standards and their importance. Define the term Arbitration. What do you mean by optimum design. Define the term “Value Engineering” PART B—(5 x 16=80 marks) (@) @ List out the objectives of quality management, Gi) Discuss briefly, the responsibilities and authorities involved in quality management Or >) @ Discuss the need for mechanization in construction projects. ) Explain the terms Down time cost, Obsolescence cost and Replacement cost. www.universi juestions.13. 14. 15. (a) ) fa) ©) @) &) @) ©) www. iniversityquesti ns.in Explain ISO 9000 family structure and its benefits. How will you develop a quality system in your organization if you wish to be accredited with the same. Or @ Discuss the process of preparing quality system documents. (@ Write a brief note about quality related training methods. (Estimate the quality cost under various heads. (i) Discuss the importance of audit in the context of quality conformance. or Write a brief note on the following : (@) Third party certification and its importance (ii) Elements of job plan. What are the various types of checklists and inspection reports that have to be designed to ensure proper monitoring and control of quality assurance on the job? Or Discuss the contributions of Demang, Juran and Crossby in the field of quality management. ‘Disputes in construction contracts are inevitable’ — Diccuss the statement. Or Explain the factors, used for speed in construction in Indian Construction Industry. How do you overcome the problems of delay in construction? 2 63291