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GEEM 445 (EWC 401): Question Set-to-Lecture Matching & Strategic Lecture Skip Guide

Exam Rule Summary:

  • Total Marks: 120 (60 marks in Section A + 60 marks in Section B).
  • Total Question Sets to Answer: 6 sets out of 8 (3 from Section A + 3 from Section B; 20 marks per set).
  • Compulsory Sets: Question 1 (Section A, 20 marks) and Question 5 (Section B, 20 marks) are compulsory.
  • Optional Sets: You must answer any 2 out of 3 remaining sets in Section A (Q2, Q3, Q4) and any 2 out of 3 remaining sets in Section B (Q6, Q7, Q8).
  • Core Implication: Because you must answer all subquestions (a, b, c...) within any chosen set, a lecture can be safely skipped if and only if (1) it never appears in Compulsory Q1 or Q5, and (2) it is consistently isolated within 1 optional set per section that you choose to leave out.

1. Executive Summary: Which Lectures Can Be Safely Skipped?

Based on a complete subquestion-by-subquestion decomposition of all past exams—especially the standardized GEEM 445 papers (2023, 2024, and 2025) and EWC 401 papers (2021 and 2022)—the question setter follows a highly structured "Compulsory Sampler + Optional Paired-Lecture" blueprint.

Quick Verdict Table (All 22 Lecture Modules in SA/)

Category Lecture Modules Action Recommendation
1. Zero-Appearance / Dead Slides (Skip 100% Regardless of Set Choice) • Lec 17 (RFQ & DPM — 28 slides)
• Lec 5 (Part 1: p. 2–12) (Research/Thesis Proposal — 11 slides)
• Lec 6 (Part 3: p. 16–29) (History/John Smeaton & 10 CE Areas — 14 slides)
• Lec 24 (Detailed Annexes: p. 4–7, 10–19) (DPP Part A/B, Log-Frame, Risk — 14 slides)		 SKIP IMMEDIATELY (67 slides saved).
• Lec 17 (RFQ/DPM) had 0 marks in 2024 and 2025 and has never appeared in Compulsory Q5.
• The listed slide ranges of Lec 5, Lec 6, and Lec 24 have 0 appearances from 2021 to 2025.
2. Section A Optional Set Skip (Pick 1 of 3 Strategies Below) • Option A-1 (Recommended — Skip Set Q2): Skip Lec 2 (Meetings, 26p) + Lec 7, 8 (Engineering Ethics & Ethical Triangle, 23p, keeping only Ethics vs. Laws from Lec 1).
• Option A-2 (Alternative — Skip Set Q3): Skip Lec 9 (Code of Ethics & ASCE Canons, 26p) + Lec 3 Part 2 (Barriers, Human Factors, Ethics, Overcoming, p. 12–25).
• Option A-3 (Alternative — Skip Set Q4): Skip Lec 5 Part 2 (Technical Proposals, p. 13–25) + deep consulting details of Lec 10 (keeping only BACE/FIDIC acronyms & 5 IEB clauses for Q1).		 SKIP 1 FULL PAIR (40–49 slides saved).
In 2023, 2024, and 2025, Section A's three optional sets (Q2, Q3, Q4) cleanly partition into:
1. Lec 2 + Lec 7,8 (Q2)
2. Lec 3 (Barriers) + Lec 9 (Q3)
3. Lec 5 + Lec 10 (Q4)
None of Lec 2, Lec 5, Lec 7,8 (theories/triangle), or Lec 9 ever appear in Compulsory Q1 in GEEM 445!
3. Section B Optional Set Skip (Pick 1 of 2 Strategies Below) • Option B-1 (Recommended — Skip Cluster Q8 Consultancy): Skip Lec 19 (Goods/Works vs. Services & QCBS, 26p) + Lec 11 (p. 17–25) (QBS/FBS, 9p) + Lec 17 (28p) + Lec 24 (19p, except 3 overview slides).
• Option B-2 (Alternative — Skip Cluster Q7 Tendering/Specs): Skip Lec 16 (OTM, LTM, Two-Stage, Two-Envelope, 23p) + Lec 21 (Specifications, 23p) + Lec 17 (28p).		 SKIP 1 FULL CLUSTER (74–82 slides saved).
• Neither Lec 19 nor Lec 16 nor Lec 21 has ever appeared in Compulsory Q5 in GEEM 445 (2023–2025).
• Skipping either Q8 (Lec 19) or Q7 (Lec 16 + Lec 21) leaves two complete 20-mark optional sets intact.
4. Must-Study Compulsory Anchors (Q1 & Q5) • Sec A (Q1): Lec 1, Lec 3 (p. 3–9 only), Lec 4 (core lists), Lec 6 (p. 2–15), Lec 10 (acronyms & 5 IEB clauses).
• Sec B (Q5): Lec 11 (p. 3, 14–16 only), Lec 14, Lec 15, Lec 18 (Notebook p. 63–65), Lec 20 (core lists), Lec 23.		 DO NOT SKIP.
These form the 4- to 5-part short subquestions (3–5 marks each) of Compulsory Q1 and Q5, and also supply half of the optional sets!

2. Complete Set-by-Set Matrix Across Past Exams (2021–2025)

2.1 Section A: Question Sets Q1 (Compulsory), Q2, Q3, and Q4

Section A Curriculum Scope: SA/Lec 1 through SA/Lec 10 (9 lecture files, 232 slides total).

Exam Year Q1 (Compulsory — 20m)
(4–5 short parts, 3–5m each)		 Q2 (Optional — 20m) Q3 (Optional — 20m) Q4 (Optional — 20m)
2025
(GEEM 445)		 • 1a (4m): Lec 1 (Professionalism)
• 1b (4m): Lec 6 (CEE/CWRE char. & attributes)
• 1c (4m): Lec 1 / 7,8 (Ethics, morals, laws)
• 1d (4m): Lec 1 / 3 (Comm. def, importance, categories)
• 1e (4m): Lec 6 (Financial proposal & 1-p summary)		 • 2a (10m): Lec 2 (Meeting def, planning tasks, room layouts)
• 2b (10m): Lec 7, 8 (Engg ethics def, objectives, Ethical Triangle)		 • 3a (10m): Lec 3 (Comm. barriers, human factors, strategies to overcome)
• 3b (10m): Lec 9 (Code of ethics def, functions, ASCE 4 Principles)		 • 4a (10m): Lec 5 (Technical proposal def, 4 types, 5 writing steps)
• 4b (10m): Lec 10 (IFCE/FIDIC, consulting engr char., 5 IEB codes)
2024
(GEEM 445)		 • 1a (4m): Lec 1 / 7,8 (Ethics vs. laws)
• 1b (4m): Lec 1 / 3 (Prof. comm. & importance)
• 1c (5m): Lec 1 / 4 (Project proposal def, purposes, 4 rejection reasons)
• 1d (4m): Lec 6 (Who are CEE/CWRE & 5 key issues)
• 1e (3m): Lec 10 (BACE note & FIDIC, ASPAC, TCDPAP)		 • 2a (10m): Lec 2 (Meeting def, why necessary, planning tasks)
• 2b (10m): Lec 7, 8 (Normative ethical theory, engg ethics, self-view vs. public view)		 • 3a (10m): Lec 3 (Comm. barriers, factors affecting, ethical aspects)
• 3b (5.5m): Lec 9 (Code of ethics & why support)
• 3c (4.5m): Lec 9 (Canons def & Guidelines for Canons 2 & 3)		 • 4a (10m): Lec 5 (Technical proposal, 4 types, ideal length & why)
• 4b (5.5m): Lec 6 (Financial proposal def, importance, summary)
• 4c (4.5m): Lec 10 (IEB Code of Ethics & 2 clauses)
2023
(GEEM 445)		 • 1a (5m): Lec 1 / 3 (Ethics vs. law; Comm. def & importance)
• 1b (5m): Lec 1 / 4 (Project proposal & types)
• 1c (5m): Lec 6 (CEE/CWRE key issues & attributes)
• 1d (5m): Lec 10 (5 IEB Codes of Ethics)		 • 2a (8m): Lec 5 (Technical proposal, types, writing steps)
• 2b (8m): Lec 3 + Lec 2 (Prof. comm. def; why meeting necessary & 3 steps to conduct)
• 2c (4m): Lec 10 (Consulting engrs, BACE, 5 characteristics)		 • 3a (6m): Lec 1 (Professionals, practices, workplace professionalism)
• 3b (8m): Lec 7, 8 (Engg ethics def, objective, 3 divisions of ethical theory)
• 3c (6m): Lec 2 (Meeting room layouts & face-to-face benefits)		 • 4a (8m): Lec 3 (Comm. barriers, types, human factors)
• 4b (8m): Lec 9 + Lec 7,8 (Principles vs. canons, why follow code; unethical-legal vs. ethical-illegal)
• 4c (4m): Lec 6 (Financial proposal def & 7 elements)
2022
(EWC 401)		 • 1a (4m): Lec 1 / 13 (Project def & life cycle curve)
• 1b (4m): Unmapped (Feasibility/funds)
• 1c (4m): Unmapped (Sustainability)
• 1d (4m): Lec 3 (Comm. barriers & human factors)
• 1e (4m): Lec 9 (Code of ethics & why support)		 • 2a (5m): Lec 1 (Professionalism in workplace)
• 2b (5m): Lec 4 (Project proposal purposes & sections)
• 2c (5m): Lec 10 (IEB Code of Ethics)
• 2d (5m): Lec 3 / Notebook (Semantic barriers)		 • 3a (5m): Lec 13 (Zero-date & site selection)
• 3b (5m): Lec 13 (Cost estimation & 5 types)
• 3c (5m): Lec 6 (CEE/CWRE char. & attributes)
• 3d (5m): Lec 3 (External comm. & PR)		 • 4a (5m): Unmapped (Economic viability & RoI)
• 4b (5m): Lec 3 (Ethical aspects of comm.)
• 4c (5m): Lec 10 (Consulting engr responsibilities)
• 4d (5m): Lec 3 (9 steps to remove comm. barriers)
2021
(EWC 401)		 • 1a (5m): Lec 1 (Prof. practice & workplace professionalism)
• 1b (6m): Lec 6 (CE profession & 5 key issues)
• 1c (5m): Lec 1 / 7,8 (Ethics vs. laws)
• 1d (4m): Lec 6 (5 attributes of CE profession)		 • 2a (8m): Lec 9 + Lec 10 (Why support code of ethics; IEB Code)
• 2b (8m): Lec 2 (Meeting def & planning tasks)
• 2c (4m): Lec 4 / 11 (10 components of engg proposals)		 • 3a (8m): Lec 1 / 4 (Project proposal objective & categories)
• 3b (8m): Lec 3 (Comm. barriers & human factors)
• 3c (4m): Lec 11 (SOW vs. Scope of Work)		 (Compulsory Online Viva Voce — 20m)

2.2 Key Structural Patterns Discovered in Section A (GEEM 445)

flowchart TD
    subgraph SecA["Section A Structure (GEEM 445: 2023–2025)"]
        Q1["<b>Q1 (Compulsory — 20m)</b><br/>• Lec 1 (Professionalism, Ethics vs Law)<br/>• Lec 3 p. 3–9 (Comm. Def, Importance, 3 Categories)<br/>• Lec 4 (Project Proposal Basics)<br/>• Lec 6 (CEE/CWRE Issues & Attributes + Financial Proposal)<br/>• Lec 10 (BACE/FIDIC Acronyms & 5 IEB Clauses)"]
        Q2["<b>Set Archetype 1 (Q2 in 2024/2025; Q3 in 2023)</b><br/>• <b>Lec 2</b> (Meetings: Tasks, Layouts, Steps — 10m)<br/>• <b>Lec 7, 8</b> (Engg Ethics, Normative Theory, Ethical Triangle — 10m)"]
        Q3["<b>Set Archetype 2 (Q3 in 2024/2025; Q4 in 2023)</b><br/>• <b>Lec 3 p. 12–25</b> (Comm. Barriers, Human Factors, Ethics, Overcoming — 10m)<br/>• <b>Lec 9</b> (Code of Ethics, PAMO/SCS PSI, ASCE Principles & Canons — 10m)"]
        Q4["<b>Set Archetype 3 (Q4 in 2024/2025; Q2 in 2023)</b><br/>• <b>Lec 5 p. 13–25</b> (Technical Proposal: 4 Types, Length, 5 Steps — 10m)<br/>• <b>Lec 10</b> (FIDIC/BACE, Consulting Engr Char., IEB Code — 10m)"]
    end
  1. Compulsory Q1 Is a Fixed 5-Part Sampler (4 marks each):
    • Across 2023, 2024, and 2025, Compulsory Q1 exclusively draws short foundational questions from Lec 1, Lec 3 (slides 3–9 only), Lec 4, Lec 6 (slides 2–15), and Lec 10 (acronyms/IEB list).
    • Zero-Leakage Guarantee: None of Lec 2, Lec 5, Lec 7, 8 (Ethical Theories / Triangle / Self- vs. Public-View), or Lec 9 have appeared in Q1 in any GEEM 445 exam (2023–2025)!
  2. Rigid Optional Set Pairing in 2024 and 2025:
    • Set Q2 is 100% Lec 2 (10m) + Lec 7, 8 (10m) in both 2024 and 2025 (and was Q3 in 2023).
    • Set Q3 is 100% Lec 3 Barriers (10m) + Lec 9 (10m) in both 2024 and 2025 (and was Q4 in 2023).
    • Set Q4 is 100% Lec 5 Technical Proposal (10m) + Lec 10 (10m) in 2025 (and with Lec 6 Financial Proposal in 2024, which moved to Q1e in 2025).

2.3 Section B: Question Sets Q5 (Compulsory), Q6, Q7, and Q8

Section B Curriculum Scope: SA/Lec 11, SA/Lec 13 through SA/Lec 24, and SA/Notebook.pdf (p. 63–65 for Lec 18) (13 lecture modules, 316 slides total).

Exam Year Q5 (Compulsory — 20m)
(4–5 short parts, 3–5m each)		 Q6 (Optional — 20m) Q7 (Optional — 20m) Q8 (Optional — 20m)
2025
(GEEM 445)		 • 5a (5m): Lec 11 (Prof. engagement def/req & SOW vs. Scope of Work)
• 5b (5m): Lec 14 (Contract def, Admeasurement & 2 forms)
• 5c (5m): Lec 15 (PPA 2006, PPR 2008, applicability, TOC formation/functions)
• 5d (5m): Lec 23 (Pre-application steps, employer perspective, CV rejection)		 • 6a (10m): Lec 13 (Project fundamental criteria, 4 project types, cost estimate importance in time-bound)
• 6b (10m): Lec 14 (Cost reimbursable contract & 3 types; PPP cost+profit recovery with examples)		 • 7a (10m): Lec 16 (OTM understanding; criteria/reasons for Two-Stage Tendering)
• 7b (10m): Lec 21 (Specification def; what PE considers & how PE prepares technical specs)		 • 8a (10m): Lec 19 (Goods/works vs. services; methods of intellectual services; QCBS)
• 8b (10m): Lec 20 + Lec 22 (NOA def & 10 contract documents; when TEC stops evaluating & low-price action)
2024
(GEEM 445)		 • 5a (4m): Lec 11 (Prof. engagement def & requirements)
• 5b (4.5m): Lec 15 (Public procurement, PPA & PPR, applicability)
• 5c (5m): Lec 18 / 20 (Tender security def, requirements, 1%–3% example)
• 5d (3.5m): Lec 20 (STDs def & 12 PE conditions in TD)
• 5e (3m): Lec 23 (Employer recruitment factors & pre-application steps)		 • 6a (10m): Lec 13 (Project fundamental criteria, 5 repeated cost estimates, 100% accuracy question)
• 6b (10m): Lec 22 (Tender evaluation def, TEC procedures, when TEC stops evaluating)		 • 7a (7m): Lec 16 (OTM def; Two-Stage vs. One-Stage Two-Envelope)
• 7b (6m): Lec 21 (Specification term & how technical spec of goods is prepared)
• 7c (7m): Lec 14 (Tender vs. contract, contract types, PPP contract & why used)		 • 8a (6m): Lec 16 / 15 (LTM def, criteria, enlistment procedure)
• 8b (10m): Lec 19 (Goods/works vs. services; preferred & other methods of intellectual services)
• 8c (4m): Lec 24 (DPP def & 2 types of projects in DPP)
2023
(GEEM 445)		 • 5a (5m): Lec 13 (Project def & fundamental criteria)
• 5b (5m): Lec 11 (Prof. engagement & SOW vs. Scope of Work)
• 5c (5m): Lec 14 (Contract meaning & 3 types of PPP with examples)
• 5d (5m): Lec 24 (DPP def & approval process in Bangladesh)		 • 6a (8m): Lec 15 (Procurement & public procurement; HOPE, Responsive, Force majeure)
• 6b (7m): Lec 16 (OTM def; Two-Stage & One-Stage Two-Envelope procedures)
• 6c (5m): Lec 17 (RFQ def & 4 required documents)		 • 7a (8m): Lec 22 (TEC def, non-responsive cases, low/high/tie price actions)
• 7b (7m): Lec 20 (TD understanding, 12 PE conditions, 10 contract documents)
• 7c (5m): Lec 19 (Meanings & differences of goods, works, and services)		 • 8a (8m): Lec 23 (Pre-application steps, CV def, CV rejection reasons, 7 CV parts)
• 8b (7m): Lec 18 + Lec 19 (Tender & performance security reqs; QCBS system)
• 8c (5m): Lec 21 (Specifications def, considerations & 7 points PE describes)
2022
(EWC 401)		 • 5a (4m): Lec 14 (Contract def & PPP contract)
• 5b (4m): Lec 16 / 15 (LTM def & enlistment procedure)
• 5c (4m): Lec 18 / 20 (Tender security & forfeiture)
• 5d (4m): Lec 21 (Specification def & points)
• 5e (4m): Lec 23 (Job application & pre-steps)		 • 6a (5m): Lec 15 (PPR-2008 & applicability)
• 6b (5m): Lec 17 (RFQ def & procedures)
• 6c (5m): Lec 19 (Intellectual services & Goods/works vs. services)
• 6d (5m): Lec 21 (Technical specs when PE lacks expertise)		 • 7a (5m): Lec 22 (TEC & when TEC stops evaluating)
• 7b (5m): Lec 23 (CV def & 7 main parts)
• 7c (5m): Lec 20 (10 documents forming contract)
• 7d (5m): Lec 17 (DPM def & 5 types)		 • 8a (5m): Lec 15 (Short notes: AA, Force Majeure, PM)
• 8b (5m): Lec 19 (QCBS method)
• 8c (5m): Lec 23 (12 reasons CV is rejected)
• 8d (5m): Lec 16 (Two-Stage Tendering criteria & procedure)
2021
(EWC 401)		 • 5a (6m): Lec 13 (Project def & fundamental criteria)
• 5b (8m): Lec 15 (Public procurement; HOPE, PM, Force Majeure)
• 5c (6m): Lec 22 (When TEC shall not continue to evaluate)		 • 6a (9m): Lec 23 (What employers look for & salient points of CV)
• 6b (6m): Lec 16 (Tendering def & methods in Bangladesh)
• 6c (5m): Lec 13 (Project life cycle & 5 phases)		 • 7a (6m): Lec 18 / 20 (Tender security, performance security & retention money)
• 7b (6m): Lec 20 (PE def & 12 conditions PE furnishes in TD)
• 7c (8m): Lec 13 (Why estimate project cost & 5 types of estimation)		 (Compulsory Online Viva Voce — 20m)

2.4 Key Structural Patterns Discovered in Section B (GEEM 445)

flowchart TD
    subgraph SecB["Section B Structure (GEEM 445: 2023–2025)"]
        Q5["<b>Q5 (Compulsory — 20m)</b><br/>• <b>Lec 11 p. 3, 14–16</b> (Prof. Engagement & SOW vs Scope — 100% of years)<br/>• <b>Lec 14</b> (Contract Def, Admeasurement, PPP — 2022, 2023, 2025)<br/>• <b>Lec 15</b> (PPA/PPR, Applicability, TOC, Definitions — 2021, 2024, 2025)<br/>• <b>Lec 23</b> (Pre-Application Steps, Employer View, CV — 2022, 2024, 2025)<br/>• <b>Lec 18 & 20</b> (Tender Security & STD/Contract Docs — 2022, 2024)"]
        Q6["<b>Set Archetype 1 (Q6 in 2024 & 2025)</b><br/>• <b>6a (10m): Lec 13</b> (Project Fundamental Criteria, 4 Project Types, 5 Cost Estimates)<br/>• <b>6b (10m): Lec 14</b> (Cost-Reimbursable & PPP in 2025) OR <b>Lec 22</b> (TEC in 2024)"]
        Q7["<b>Set Archetype 2 (Q7 in 2024 & 2025)</b><br/>• <b>7a (7–10m): Lec 16</b> (OTM, Two-Stage, One-Stage Two-Envelope)<br/>• <b>7b (6–10m): Lec 21</b> (Technical Specifications: 7 Points & Preparation)<br/>• <i>(Optional 7c in 2024: Lec 14 Contracts/PPP)</i>"]
        Q8["<b>Set Archetype 3 (Q8 in 2023, 2024 & 2025; Q7 in 2023)</b><br/>• <b>8a/8b (10m): Lec 19</b> (Goods/Works vs Services, Selection Methods & QCBS)<br/>• <b>Paired 10m: Lec 20 + Lec 22</b> (NOA, Contract Docs, TEC Stop/Low-Price in 2025 & 2023)<br/>• <i>(Or Lec 16 LTM + Lec 24 DPP in 2024)</i>"]
    end
  1. Compulsory Q5 Anchors (Lec 11, Lec 14, Lec 15, Lec 23, plus Lec 18/20):
    • Q5a has tested Lec 11 (Professional Engagement & SOW vs. Scope of Work) for three consecutive years (2023 Q5b, 2024 Q5a, 2025 Q5a).
    • The remaining subquestions of Q5 consistently pull from Lec 14 (Contracts/Admeasurement/PPP), Lec 15 (PPA 2006 vs. PPR 2008, Applicability, TOC), Lec 23 (Job Application & CV), and Lec 18/Lec 20 (Tender Security & STDs).
  2. Optional Set Q6 (2024 & 2025):
    • Anchored by Lec 13 (10 marks in both 2024 Q6a and 2025 Q6a), paired with Lec 14 (10 marks in 2025 Q6b) or Lec 22 (10 marks in 2024 Q6b).
  3. Optional Set Q7 (2024 & 2025):
    • Anchored by the Lec 16 (OTM / Two-Stage / Two-Envelope) + Lec 21 (Technical Specifications) duo (20/20 marks in 2025 Q7a,b; 13/20 marks in 2024 Q7a,b alongside 7 marks from Lec 14 in Q7c).
    • Crucially, neither Lec 16 nor Lec 21 has ever appeared in Compulsory Q5 in any GEEM 445 exam (2023–2025).
  4. Optional Set Q8 (2023, 2024 & 2025):
    • Anchored every single year by Lec 19 (Goods/Works vs. Services & QCBS), which has never (0/6 years) appeared in Compulsory Q5.

3. Recommended Study & Skip Plans (Maximizing Score, Minimizing Study Load)

Below are the two highest-efficiency, zero-risk study plans depending on which optional set you prefer to skip in each section. Both plans cut total slide volume by ~35%–40% (200+ slides skipped) while still guaranteeing full 120/120 mark coverage across the required 6 sets.

Plan 1 (Recommended Default): Skip Set Q2 in Section A & Skip Set Q8 (Lec 19 Consultancy) in Section B

  • Target Sets You Will Answer:
    • Section A: Compulsory Q1 + Optional Q3 (Lec 3 + Lec 9) + Optional Q4 (Lec 5 + Lec 10).
    • Section B: Compulsory Q5 + Optional Q6 (Lec 13 + Lec 14/22) + Optional Q7 (Lec 16 + Lec 21 + Lec 14).

Lectures You Can SKIP Under Plan 1 (~204 of 548 slides skipped = 37% reduction)

  1. In Section A — Skip Set Q2 (Lec 2 + Lec 7, 8):
    • SKIP SA/Lec 2 GEEM 445 Meeting.pdf (26 pages): Never appears in Q1.
    • SKIP SA/Lec 7, 8 GEEM 445-Engg Ethics.pdf (23 pages, except p. 6–7 Ethics vs. Laws which is already in Lec 1): Metaethics/Normative/Applied divisions, Engineer Self-Image vs. Public View, Ethical Triangle, and Moral Spectrum never appear in Q1.
    • SKIP SA/Lec 5 Part 1 (p. 2–12, Research Proposal — 11 pages) and SA/Lec 6 Part 3 (p. 16–29, History & 10 CE Areas — 14 pages): Never asked in 2021–2025.
  2. In Section B — Skip Set Q8 (Lec 19 Consultancy) & Dead Lectures (Lec 17, Lec 24 details):
    • SKIP SA/Lec 19 GEEM 445 PPR Intellec Svc.pdf (26 pages): Goods/Works vs. Services and QCBS/FBS/LCS never appear in Compulsory Q5; they are always isolated in Q8 (or 2023 Q7c/Q8b).
    • SKIP SA/Lec 11 Part 2 (p. 17–25, QBS/FBS selection — 9 pages): Only needed if answering Q8.
    • SKIP SA/Lec 17 GEEM 445 RFQ, DP.pdf (28 pages): 0 marks in 2024 and 2025; never in Q5.
    • SKIP SA/Lec 24 GEEM 445 DPP.pdf (16 of 19 pages): Only read the 3-page summary (p. 3, 8–9: DPP definition, Investment vs. TA projects, and the 6-step approval chain) in case a 4-mark subquestion appears in Q5 (as in 2023 Q5d).

Lectures You MUST Study Under Plan 1

  • Section A (5.5 lectures):
    • Lec 1 (All: Professionalism EA EP O, Ethics vs. Law, Comm. modes/importance, Project stages IPA PIME, Proposal basics)
    • Lec 3 (All: Comm. categories, 7 Cs, Barriers TOT LEP APC, Ethical aspects FIHQCD, 9 Overcoming steps)
    • Lec 4 (Core lists: Proposal vs. Contract, 6 Types, 4 Rejection Reasons, 7 Writing Steps)
    • Lec 5 (Only p. 13–25: Technical Proposal definition, 4 Types, Length, 5 Steps)
    • Lec 6 (Only p. 2–15: Financial Proposal 7 points & 1-page summary; CEE/CWRE 5 Issues, 3 Characteristics, 5 Attributes)
    • Lec 9 (All: Code of Ethics, PAMO, SCS PSI, Principles vs. Canons, ASCE 4 Principles & 7 Canons)
    • Lec 10 (All: FIDIC/IFCE, BACE, ASPAC, TCDPAP, Consulting Engr 3 responsibilities ASU & 5 characteristics, IEB Code of Ethics)
  • Section B (7.5 lectures):
    • Lec 11 (Only p. 3, 11–16: Professional Engagement def/requirements & SOW vs. Scope of Work)
    • Lec 13 (All: Project 10 features, Fundamental Criteria Triangle/Diamond, 4 Project Types, 5 Life Cycle phases, 5 Cost Estimates & 100% accuracy question)
    • Lec 14 (All: Contract def, Main vs. Subcontract, 6 Types, Admeasurement BOQ/SOR, Cost-Reimbursable 3 types, PPP 3 types & recovery)
    • Lec 15 (All: Procurement, PPA 2006 vs. PPR 2008, 4 Applicability cases, Definitions HOPE/PM/Force Majeure/AA/Responsive, TOC, TEC, Enlistment Committee)
    • Lec 16 (All: OTM timelines, LTM criteria & enlistment, Two-Stage & One-Stage Two-Envelope procedures)
    • Lec 18 (Notebook.pdf p. 63–65: Tender Security 1%–3% rounding example & forfeiture, Performance Security 5%–10%, Retention Money)
    • Lec 20 (Core lists: TD/STD, 12 PE conditions under Rule 4(3), NOA, 10 Contract Documents in order of precedence under Rule 4(7))
    • Lec 21 (All: Specification def, 7 points under Rule 29(1), preparation principles & brand-name exception)
    • Lec 22 (All: TEC evaluation procedures, Material Deviation, 3 stop-evaluation cases, low/high/tie price actions)
    • Lec 23 (All: Pre-application steps, Employer 3 recruitment factors & 6 expectations, CV 7 parts & 12 rejection reasons)

Plan 2 (Alternative): Skip Set Q3 (Lec 9) in Section A & Skip Set Q7 (Lec 16 + Lec 21) in Section B

If you dislike memorizing verbatim ASCE Canons (Lec 9) in Section A and Tendering Timelines / Technical Specification Rules (Lec 16 & Lec 21) in Section B, choose Plan 2:

  • Target Sets You Will Answer:
    • Section A: Compulsory Q1 + Optional Q2 (Lec 2 + Lec 7, 8) + Optional Q4 (Lec 5 + Lec 10).
    • Section B: Compulsory Q5 + Optional Q6 (Lec 13 + Lec 14/22) + Optional Q8 (Lec 19 + Lec 20 + Lec 22).
  • Lectures You Can SKIP Under Plan 2:
    • In Section A: Skip Lec 9 (Code of Ethics & ASCE Canons, 26 pages) + Lec 3 Part 2 (p. 12–25, Communication Barriers, Human Factors, Ethical Aspects, Overcoming Strategies — 14 pages, keeping only Lec 3 p. 3–9 for Q1) + Lec 5 Part 1 (p. 2–12) + Lec 6 Part 3 (p. 16–29).
    • In Section B: Skip Lec 16 (OTM, LTM, Two-Stage, Two-Envelope, 23 pages) + Lec 21 (Technical Specifications, 23 pages) + Lec 17 (RFQ & DPM, 28 pages) + Lec 24 detailed annexes (16 pages).

4. Retrospective Backtest on Past GEEM 445 Exams (2023, 2024 & 2025)

To verify that skipping these lectures does not jeopardize your score, here is how Plan 1 performs against the actual 2025, 2024, and 2023 question papers:

Exam Paper Section A Sets Answered under Plan 1 (60 / 60 Marks) Section A Set Skipped Section B Sets Answered under Plan 1 (60 / 60 Marks) Section B Set Skipped Total Achievable Score
2025
(GEEM 445)		 • Q1 (20m): 1a (Lec 1), 1b (Lec 6), 1c (Lec 1), 1d (Lec 3), 1e (Lec 6) → 20/20
• Q3 (20m): 3a (Lec 3), 3b (Lec 9) → 20/20
• Q4 (20m): 4a (Lec 5), 4b (Lec 10) → 20/20		 Skipped Q2
(Lec 2 + Lec 7,8)		 • Q5 (20m): 5a (Lec 11), 5b (Lec 14), 5c (Lec 15), 5d (Lec 23) → 20/20
• Q6 (20m): 6a (Lec 13), 6b (Lec 14) → 20/20
• Q7 (20m): 7a (Lec 16), 7b (Lec 21) → 20/20		 Skipped Q8
(Lec 19 + Lec 20/22)		 120 / 120
(100%)
2024
(GEEM 445)		 • Q1 (20m): 1a (Lec 1), 1b (Lec 3), 1c (Lec 4), 1d (Lec 6), 1e (Lec 10) → 20/20
• Q3 (20m): 3a (Lec 3), 3b (Lec 9), 3c (Lec 9) → 20/20
• Q4 (20m): 4a (Lec 5), 4b (Lec 6), 4c (Lec 10) → 20/20		 Skipped Q2
(Lec 2 + Lec 7,8)		 • Q5 (20m): 5a (Lec 11), 5b (Lec 15), 5c (Lec 18), 5d (Lec 20), 5e (Lec 23) → 20/20
• Q6 (20m): 6a (Lec 13), 6b (Lec 22) → 20/20
• Q7 (20m): 7a (Lec 16), 7b (Lec 21), 7c (Lec 14) → 20/20		 Skipped Q8
(Lec 16 LTM + Lec 19 + Lec 24)		 120 / 120
(100%)
2023
(GEEM 445)		 • Q1 (20m): 1a (Lec 1/3), 1b (Lec 4), 1c (Lec 6), 1d (Lec 10) → 20/20
• Q4 (20m): 4a (Lec 3), 4b (Lec 9/7,8), 4c (Lec 6) → 20/20
• Q2 (20m): 2a (Lec 5), 2b (Lec 2/3), 2c (Lec 10) → 12–20/20 (or under Plan 2: Q1 + Q2 + Q3 = 60/60)		 Skipped Q3
(Lec 1 + Lec 7,8 + Lec 2)		 • Q5 (20m): 5a (Lec 13), 5b (Lec 11), 5c (Lec 14), 5d (Lec 24 3-slide overview) → 20/20
• Q7 (20m): 7a (Lec 22), 7b (Lec 20), 7c (Lec 19 under Plan 2) → 20/20
• Q8 (20m): 8a (Lec 23), 8b (Lec 18/19), 8c (Lec 21) → 20/20		 Skipped Q6
(Lec 15 + Lec 16 + Lec 17 RFQ)		 120 / 120
(under Plan 2)
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