--- Created: 2026/10/27 17:14 share_link: https://notesx.azraftaohid.me/ey5ibzmd share_updated: 2026-10-27T17:21:53+06:00 --- # 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`) ```mermaid flowchart TD subgraph SecA["Section A Structure (GEEM 445: 2023–2025)"] Q1["Q1 (Compulsory — 20m)
• Lec 1 (Professionalism, Ethics vs Law)
• Lec 3 p. 3–9 (Comm. Def, Importance, 3 Categories)
• Lec 4 (Project Proposal Basics)
• Lec 6 (CEE/CWRE Issues & Attributes + Financial Proposal)
• Lec 10 (BACE/FIDIC Acronyms & 5 IEB Clauses)"] Q2["Set Archetype 1 (Q2 in 2024/2025; Q3 in 2023)
• Lec 2 (Meetings: Tasks, Layouts, Steps — 10m)
• Lec 7, 8 (Engg Ethics, Normative Theory, Ethical Triangle — 10m)"] Q3["Set Archetype 2 (Q3 in 2024/2025; Q4 in 2023)
• Lec 3 p. 12–25 (Comm. Barriers, Human Factors, Ethics, Overcoming — 10m)
• Lec 9 (Code of Ethics, PAMO/SCS PSI, ASCE Principles & Canons — 10m)"] Q4["Set Archetype 3 (Q4 in 2024/2025; Q2 in 2023)
• Lec 5 p. 13–25 (Technical Proposal: 4 Types, Length, 5 Steps — 10m)
• Lec 10 (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`) ```mermaid flowchart TD subgraph SecB["Section B Structure (GEEM 445: 2023–2025)"] Q5["Q5 (Compulsory — 20m)
• Lec 11 p. 3, 14–16 (Prof. Engagement & SOW vs Scope — 100% of years)
• Lec 14 (Contract Def, Admeasurement, PPP — 2022, 2023, 2025)
• Lec 15 (PPA/PPR, Applicability, TOC, Definitions — 2021, 2024, 2025)
• Lec 23 (Pre-Application Steps, Employer View, CV — 2022, 2024, 2025)
• Lec 18 & 20 (Tender Security & STD/Contract Docs — 2022, 2024)"] Q6["Set Archetype 1 (Q6 in 2024 & 2025)
• 6a (10m): Lec 13 (Project Fundamental Criteria, 4 Project Types, 5 Cost Estimates)
• 6b (10m): Lec 14 (Cost-Reimbursable & PPP in 2025) OR Lec 22 (TEC in 2024)"] Q7["Set Archetype 2 (Q7 in 2024 & 2025)
• 7a (7–10m): Lec 16 (OTM, Two-Stage, One-Stage Two-Envelope)
• 7b (6–10m): Lec 21 (Technical Specifications: 7 Points & Preparation)
• (Optional 7c in 2024: Lec 14 Contracts/PPP)"] Q8["Set Archetype 3 (Q8 in 2023, 2024 & 2025; Q7 in 2023)
• 8a/8b (10m): Lec 19 (Goods/Works vs Services, Selection Methods & QCBS)
• Paired 10m: Lec 20 + Lec 22 (NOA, Contract Docs, TEC Stop/Low-Price in 2025 & 2023)
• (Or Lec 16 LTM + Lec 24 DPP in 2024)"] 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`) $\rightarrow$ **20/20**
• **Q3 (20m):** `3a` (`Lec 3`), `3b` (`Lec 9`) $\rightarrow$ **20/20**
• **Q4 (20m):** `4a` (`Lec 5`), `4b` (`Lec 10`) $\rightarrow$ **20/20** | **Skipped Q2**
(`Lec 2 + Lec 7,8`) | • **Q5 (20m):** `5a` (`Lec 11`), `5b` (`Lec 14`), `5c` (`Lec 15`), `5d` (`Lec 23`) $\rightarrow$ **20/20**
• **Q6 (20m):** `6a` (`Lec 13`), `6b` (`Lec 14`) $\rightarrow$ **20/20**
• **Q7 (20m):** `7a` (`Lec 16`), `7b` (`Lec 21`) $\rightarrow$ **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`) $\rightarrow$ **20/20**
• **Q3 (20m):** `3a` (`Lec 3`), `3b` (`Lec 9`), `3c` (`Lec 9`) $\rightarrow$ **20/20**
• **Q4 (20m):** `4a` (`Lec 5`), `4b` (`Lec 6`), `4c` (`Lec 10`) $\rightarrow$ **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`) $\rightarrow$ **20/20**
• **Q6 (20m):** `6a` (`Lec 13`), `6b` (`Lec 22`) $\rightarrow$ **20/20**
• **Q7 (20m):** `7a` (`Lec 16`), `7b` (`Lec 21`), `7c` (`Lec 14`) $\rightarrow$ **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`) $\rightarrow$ **20/20**
• **Q4 (20m):** `4a` (`Lec 3`), `4b` (`Lec 9/7,8`), `4c` (`Lec 6`) $\rightarrow$ **20/20**
• **Q2 (20m):** `2a` (`Lec 5`), `2b` (`Lec 2/3`), `2c` (`Lec 10`) $\rightarrow$ **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) $\rightarrow$ **20/20**
• **Q7 (20m):** `7a` (`Lec 22`), `7b` (`Lec 20`), `7c` (`Lec 19` under Plan 2) $\rightarrow$ **20/20**
• **Q8 (20m):** `8a` (`Lec 23`), `8b` (`Lec 18/19`), `8c` (`Lec 21`) $\rightarrow$ **20/20** | **Skipped Q6**
(`Lec 15 + Lec 16 + Lec 17 RFQ`) | **`120 / 120`**
*(under Plan 2)* |