Which listed procedure should be followed to accomplish a change in work that must
be executed immediately?
a. The designer should immediately provide supplemental instructions to the contractor
b. The owner should immediately request a proposal, then promptly negotiate the
necessary change.
c. A change directive should be provided to the contractor by the construction manager
or owner.
d. The contractor should anticipate the need for the change, do the work, then request
appropriate payment.
e. None of the above
Answer:
Time sheets and equipment use reports are examples of ________.
a. Information sent from management to the field
b. Information sent from the field to the home office
c. Information gathered for future use
d. Both B and C
e. None of the above
Answer:
The developer of a 40-story high-rise office building desires the shortest possible
construction time. What contractual arrangement would be best?
a. Construction management
b. Design/ build
c. Design/ bid/ build
d. Either A or B
e. None of the above
Answer:
A(n) _____ is an order by the court prohibiting one party from taking certain actions
such as commencing work on a construction project.
a. punitive delay
b. stop work order
c. injunction
d. local statute
e. none of the above
Answer:
Which of the following best defines learning curve?
a. Repetition is inversely related to productivity.
b. Productivity increases as repetitions increase.
c. Worker productivity is a constant.
d. Productivity decreases as the size of a project increases.
e. None of the above
Answer:
Which of the following would have the most impact on reducing job-site accidents?
a. Increasing the frequency of toolbox meetings
b. Upgrading the quality and availability of personal devices
c. Increasing the number of safety training sessions
d. Improving new-worker orientation sessions
e. Creating or improving a comprehensive safety program
Answer:
What is the term for the empanelling of a team of professionals on a project early for
the purpose of providing assistance in the early stages of dispute? These professionals
often issue decisions, though not binding, may be accepted by the parties.
a. Alternative dispute resolution
b. Dispute resolution board
e. Mediation
d. Partnering
e. None of the above
Answer:
What is the correct i-j notation for the Cure 1 activity?
a. 3-2
b. 30-40
C. 30-2-40
d. 45-55
e. None of the above
Answer:
The choice of which delivery method is correct is a factor of perceived risk. Which of
the following is a source of project risk?
a. Financial concerns
b. Quality of the materials or workmanship
c. When the project will be completed
d. Quality of design
e. All of the above
Answer:
What is (are) the benefits of meeting with local contractors prior to developing a project
bid package?
a. Determine bidder interest
b. Learn about local trade jurisdictions
c. Learn about local building codes
d. Determine labor availability
e. All of the above
Answer:
Identify the stage of design in which the following project activity would normally
occur. Use each stage once only.
a. Conceptual planning
b. Contract documents
c. Design development
d. Schematic design
1 _____Evaluate and finalize mechanical and electrical systems
2 _____Procure final building permit
3 _____Analyze alternate schemes and conduct engineering analysis
4 ____Evaluate labor and trade contractor market
Answer:
The _________ section of a bid package identifies when and where to present the bid.
a. Bid form
b. Invitation to bid
c. Construction contract
d. Bid breakdown
Answer:
Land acquisition is normally the responsibility of the _________.
a. Owner
b. Architect
c. Project manager
d. All of the above
Answer:
Which of the following is not typically a support staff responsibility?
a. Accounting
b. Marketing
c. Field supervision
d. None of the above
Answer:
The ________ design phase is complete when the design is approximately 30 percent
complete.
a. Schematic
b. Conceptual
c. Design development
d. Engineering
e. None of the above
Answer:
The schedule is used as a primary performance model in the derivation of all control
curves.
a. Bar chart
b. CPM
c. Matrix
d. Horse blanket
e. All of the above
Answer:
Owner involvement is highest during which project phase?
a. Construction
b. Engineering and design
c. Concept and feasibility
d. Procurement
e. None of the above
Answer:
Which of the following legal forms of business organizations is perpetual?
a. Sole Proprietorship
b. Partnership
c. Corporation
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
Answer:
Career opportunities as a construction professional would not include ________.
a. Estimator
b. Scheduler
c. Field superintendent
d. Specification writer
e. Purchasing agent
Answer:
Which of the following situations requires a change order?
a. Change in owner’s scope of work
b. Significant change in subsurface conditions
c. Design error or omission
d. All of the above
Answer:
Value engineering is normally the responsibility of which team member?
a. Owner
b. Architect
c. Project manager
d. All of the above
Answer:
What is the early finish time for Set Base Plates 2?
a. 1
b. 15
c. 16
d. 19
e. None of the above
Answer:
Projects in which of the following industry sectors would typically be designed by an
architect?
a. Residential
b. Commercial building
c. Industrial
d. Heavy engineering
e. A and B only
Answer:
Cost control can be approached as an application of Pareto’s law, which states that
percent of the project’s outcome is determined by percent of the included elements.
a. 50; 50
b. 80; 20
c. 25; 75
d. 50; 60
e. 100; 25
Answer:
The _________usually prepares fair cost estimates.
a. Construction manager
b. Owner
c. Architect
d. None of the above
Answer:
The use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) would be of prime importance in which
aspect of a safety program?
a. Employee orientation
b. Personal protection devices
c. Hazard communication
d. Toolbox meeting
e. All of the above
Answer:
The purpose(s) of front-end loading and weighting is (are) to
a. Offset project mobilization costs
b. Offset owner retainage
c. Improve contractor cash flow
d. All of the above
Answer:
The purpose of a toolbox meeting is to discuss _____.
a. Specific current hazards to workers
b. Details of any recent accident or near miss
c. Updated information regarding hazardous materials in use
d. Safety procedures in relation to upcoming new activities
e. All of the above
Answer:
Which of the following explains why construction projects are inherently dangerous?
a. Each job site has its own particular methods of operation, depending on the
superintendent and foreman.
b. Crew makeup is continually changing.
c. The location of unsafe conditions continually change.
d. Construction practices and procedures change from job to job.
e. All of the above
Answer:
A construction network schedule shows _____________.
a. The order in which construction tasks must be completed
b. Which construction tasks can be done together
c. Which construction tasks must follow other operations
d. All of the above
Answer:
Value engineering can best be described as ____________.
a. Reducing cost by reducing quality
b. Getting the best value for the least cost
c. Reducing scope to achieve budget
d. Reorganizing the project team to achieve the greatest efficiency
e. None of the above
Answer:
The advantage(s) of a Design/Bid/Build contractual arrangement is (are) _______ .
a. Reduced project time
b. Non-adversary relationships among participants
c. Known project cost before construction
d. All of the above
Answer:
Which of the below listed terms addresses the number of subordinates a manager
supervises?
a. Span of Control
b. Gangplank
c. Reciprocal relationship
b. Authority
e. Responsibility
Answer:
What is the early start day for the Form/Conc. 2 activity?
a. 7
b. 8
c. 9
d. 10
e. None of the above
Answer:
Communication between home and field office is both infrequent and unimportant.
Answer:
How materials are received, how debris is disposed of, and how everyday workers and
visitors circulate throughout the job site are major factors in a job’s safety program.
Answer:
An application for payment submitted by the contractor to the owner or designer
typically requires the stamp of a notary public.
Answer:
The Empire State Building, though a beautiful and monumental building took
significantly longer to build due to poor productivity and minimal innovative
technologies.
Answer:
Value engineering is a creative, organized approach whose objective is to minimize cost
and/or maximize performance of a facility or system.
Answer:
The construction industry does not emphasize research and development as much as do
high-technology industries.
Answer:
Cost control is a form of cost accounting.
Answer:
An addendum is a change issued to a bidder after contract award. The accepted
addendum may lead to a change in price, time, and/or work required to be
accomplished.
Answer:
A unit-price contract provides an owner with price competition while still allowing for
an increase or decrease in actual versus estimated quantities.
Answer:
As a project moves through the design phase, decisions and details considered become
more numerous, and of a smaller scale.
Answer:
One advantage of a Design/Bid/Build delivery method is known project costs
before construction begins.
Answer:
One advantage of the design/build approach is that usually a firm project cost is
established before construction begins.
Answer:
One major difference between equipment and material is that equipment does not
become
part of the project at the end of the job.
Answer:
When adjusting an estimate for time and location, the adjustment for location must be
made first.
Answer:
Cost indices reflect changes in cost over time.
Answer:
In the construction industry of the future, there will likely be a decreased requirement
for permits and regulations.
Answer:
A skilled and motivated worker is typically more productive, needs less supervision and
works safer.
Answer: