Question 396General Subjects - 1st Asst/Chief

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Overhaul of a ship at a shipyard represents an example of a large-scale project executed under contract. What characteristics best describe the terms of the project deliverables?

AThe shipyard repairs contract is time-limited with specific start and end dates, is cost-defined, and is very general in terms of repairs contracted for.
BThe shipyard repairs contract is time-limited with specific start and end dates, is cost-defined, and is very specific in terms of repairs contracted for.
CThe shipyard repairs contract is time-limited with specific start and end dates, is of undetermined cost, and is very specific in terms of repairs contracted for.
DThe shipyard repairs contract is open-ended in terms of time, is cost-defined, and is very specific in terms of repairs contracted for.
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B. The characteristics that best describe the terms of the project deliverables for a ship overhaul at a shipyard are: - The shipyard repairs contract is time-limited with specific start and end dates - The contract is cost-defined, meaning the total cost of the project is agreed upon upfront - The contract is very specific in terms of the repairs that are to be performed This is because ship overhaul projects at shipyards are typically well-defined, contractual agreements with clear scope, timeline, and cost parameters. The shipyard and the vessel owner agree on the specific repairs and modifications to be made, and the contract has a fixed start and end date. The other answer choices are incorrect because they either lack specificity in the contracted repairs (A), have an undetermined cost (C), or have an open-ended timeline (D), which does not accurately reflect the characteristics of a typical ship overhaul project.

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