A structural steel column collapses and is found to have been undersized. Which project
participant would most likely be liable for this mistake?
a. Owner
b. Designer
c. Constructor
d. Structural steel worker
e. All of the above
Answer:
Which category of construction is the largest?
a. Residential
b. Building construction
c. Industrial
d. Heavy construction
Answer:
Which category of construction is typically financed by the public sector?
a. Residential
b. Building construction
c. Industrial
d. Heavy construction
Answer:
A cash flow analysis utilizes information from a (an)
a. Estimate
b. Construction schedule
c. Value engineering program
d. Both A and B
e. None of the above
Answer:
In a Design/Bid/Build arrangement, a (an) __________contract is most likely used
between a
general contractor and an owner.
a. PCM
b. Owner-build
c. Lumpsum
d. Turnkey
Answer:
Final as-built drawings are submitted to ___________.
a. Give the architect more work
b. Keep records for later maintenance
c. Prepare for later renovations or additions
d. Both B &C
Answer:
When compared to other delivery method options, which of the following is not
considered an advantage of Design/Bid/Build delivery?
a. It is historically accepted
b. Project cost is fixed
c. Design/construction time is shortest
d. Owner has least involvement
Answer:
What is a punch list?
a. A card that keeps track of hours worked
b. A stencil for punching holes in steel
c. Items that must be completed prior to contract completion
d. None of the above
Answer:
1. Dams, highways, and bridges would be classified as what type of project?
a. Residential
b. Building construction
c. Industrial
d. Heavy construction
Answer:
Which category of construction is characterized by many small companies and great
instability during economic recessions?
a. Residential
b. Building construction
c. Industrial
d. Heavy construction
Answer:
Which of the following characteristics should an owner investigate when choosing a
construction manager?
a. Financial health of the company
b. Makeup of the team assigned to the job
c. Experience with similar projects
d. Fee structure
e. All of the above
Answer:
Drawings and specifications are the output of what stage of a project?
a. Concept and feasibility
b. Procurement
c. Engineering and design
d. Startup and implementation
e. None of the above
Answer:
Traditionally, concept and feasibility studies are handled by the
a. Owner
b. Architect
c. Contractor
d. Subcontractor
Answer:
Site selection and financing would usually be the responsibility of the
a. Owner
b. Architect
c. Contractor
d. Subcontractor
Answer:
Which of the following would not be included in a typical site investigation?
a. Size of the site
b. Availability of local labor
c. Soils classification
d. Ledge outcropping
e. Existing structures
Answer:
Which of the following are the three parties to a construction management contract?
a. Owner, contractor, subcontractor
b. Owner, manager, designer
c. Owner, engineer, contractor
d. Owner, designer, contractor
Answer:
Banks, office towers, and schools would be classified as what type of project?
a. Residential
b. Building construction
c. Industrial
d. Heavy construction
Answer:
In what project phase are the bid packages advertised and the project contracted out so
construction can begin?
a. Concept and feasibility
b. Engineering and design
c. Procurement
d. Construction
e. Operation and utilization
Answer:
Design/build means that
a. One company is responsible for both design and construction
b. Construction begins before design is complete
c. The project is technically complex
d. Both A and B
Answer:
Owner involvement is highest during what project phase?
a. Construction
b. Engineering and design
c. Concept and feasibility
d. None of the above
Answer:
Which of the project types listed would most frequently use a construction management
arrangement?
a. Building construction
b. Heavy construction
c. Industrial
d. Residential
Answer:
The architect is most heavily involved during which of the following project phases?
a. Construction
b. Engineering and design
c. Concept and feasibility
d. Startup and implementation
Answer:
In a Design/Bid/Build contractual arrangement, the architect signs a contract with the
_________ .
a. Owner
b. Construction manager
c. General contractor
d. Subcontractor
e. None of the above
Answer:
A contractor will front-end load a project to _______.
a. Improve the owner’s cash flow
b. Increase owner retainage
c. Offset project mobilization costs
d. Allow for increased product discounts
e. All of the above
Answer:
What term(s) is (are) used to describe the extra time that might be included in an
construction activity?
a. Lag
b. Float
c. Slack
d. Lead
e. Both B and C
Answer:
In preparing an estimate, ______________costs account for vacation time, sick days,
and so on.
a. Base wage
b. Fringe benefits
c. Wage premiums
d. None of the above
Answer:
In a “pure” construction management delivery method, the selected subcontractor will
sign a contract with the ________
a. Owner
b. Construction manager
c. General contractor
d. Designer
e. None of the above
Answer:
Identify the person responsible for the following aspects of a project.
a. Owner
b. Architect
c. Construction manager
d. All involved
1 _____ Financing
2 _____ Value engineering
3 _____ Drawings and specifications
4 _____ Prequalification of specialty subcontractors
Answer:
MSDS are for
a. Employee training and orientation
b. Fall protection
c. Safety enforcement
d. Hazard communication
e. Fire protection
Answer:
Assuming no contract changes, during which of the following project stages is the
actual cost of construction most likely to be determined?
a. Feasibility analysis
b. Design
c. Procurement
d. Construction
e. None of the above
Answer:
Which of the following is true of a GMP contract?
a. GMP is the same as a lump sum bid
b. The contractor passes all costs to the owner up to a predetermined maximum
c. The owner assumes all project risk
d. The construction manager assumes all project risk
e. None of the above
Answer:
The CSI Masterformat 2004 includes _______divisions.
a. 50
b. 12
c. 8
d. 6
Answer:
Learning curve and work schedule studies would be used in estimating the _______ of
an estimate.
a. Money component
b. Productivity component
c. Both A and B
d. None of the above
Answer:
Government regulations that affect construction exist to _________
a. Maintain public safety and welfare
b. Provide fair and open competition among project participants
c. Minimize owners’ financial and physical risk
d. Mitigate unproductive conflicts between parties
e. All of the above
Answer:
In which of the following project approaches is owner oversight most difficult to apply?
a. Design/Bid/Build lump sum
b. Design/Bid/Build GMP
c. Design/Build
d. Construction project management
e. Owner oversight is a function of staffing, not of the chosen delivery method or
contract.
Answer:
Outreach activities that educate the public and, in particular, young people to better
understand our profession are important for what reason?
a. To meet government regulations
b. To improve job-site safety
c. To improve the image of the profession
d. To improve industry competitiveness
e. All of the above
Answer:
Match the project participant with the statement following that best represents their
profession, responsibility, or project attitude. Answers may be used more than once.
a. Owner
b. Designer
c. Construction manager
d. Trade contractor
1 ___ A professional registered by the state
2 ___Looked to for the smooth orchestration of the project
3 ___ Responsible for financing and land acquisition
4 ___ Wants clear, on-time direction with no changes
Answer:
Which of the listed methods of dispute resolution is nonbinding?
a. Litigation
b. Negotiation
c. Arbitration
d. Mediation
e. All of the above
Answer:
Match the terms listed with their description. Terms may be used only once.
a. Invitation to bid
b. Specifications and drawings
c. Owner-furnished items
d. Construction schedule
e. General conditions
1 ____ Might include water, sanitation, or storage areas
2 ____ States requirements and procedures for responsive bid
3 ____ Shows scheduled milestones and relationships among work packages
4 ____ Defines technical requirements of job, scope, and quality
5 ____ Defines conditions applicable to all contracts awarded
Answer:
_________ is the primary focus of an effective Total Quality Management program.
a. Efficient product work flow
b. Customer Satisfaction
c. Continuous Improvement
d. Organization Esprit de Corps
e. Both b & c
Answer:
Which of the following types of estimates would a contractor most likely use to bid a
project?
a. Square foot
b. Unit price
c. Systems
d. Conceptual
e. Aggregate
Answer:
Insurance companies utilize a construction company’s EMR to determine which of the
following insurance premiums?
a. Hazard
b. Property
c. Workers’ compensation
d. Fire
e. None of the above
Answer:
Identify in which listed project phase each following project activity would normally
occur. Use each phase once only.
a. Conceptual planning
b. Schematic design
c. Design development
d. Construction documents
e. Bidding and award
1 _____ Evaluate and finalize mechanical and electrical systems
2 _____ Review and recommend trade contracts with owner
3 _____ Describe owner’s objectives
4 _____ Analyze alternative schemes and conduct engineering analysis
5 _____Prequalify trade contractors
Answer:
Matching
Match the design/construction position with the appropriate job description.
a. Clerk of the works
b. Job captain
c. Superintendent
d. Construction project manager
e. Field engineer
1 ____This person organizes the drawings required to complete the job, manages the
personnel resources, communicates with engineers and other consultants, and details
schematic designs.
2 ____This person interacts with subcontractors and coordinates the flow of workers,
supplies, and equipment on the site to ensure that the schedule is met.
3 ____Assigned by the designer to interpret the plans and specifications, this person
may assist in problem solving, approve or reject material, and approve progress
payments.
4 ____This person tracks the flow of documents through a field office. This is usually
an
entry-level position.
5 ____This person configures the project team, schedules the job, and sets up the cost
control system. This person must have a solid understanding of project administration,
good verbal and written communication skills, knowledge of labor union issues, and
technical construction knowledge.
Answer:
In which of the design phases listed would cost savings ideas be most easily
implemented and have the greatest potential for project cost savings?
a. Conceptual
b. Detailed design
c. Procurement
d. All phases have equal potential
Answer:
“Esprit de corps”‘ is a term associated with
a. Order and Discipline
b. Morale
c. Goals and Accountability
d. Mentoring
e. Communication
Answer:
The conduct of safe on-site construction operations is important to owners and
designers for which of the following reasons?
a. Construction accidents tarnish the image of all involved, even those only indirectly
involved.
b. Owners and designers, often frequent visitors to the job site, are legally required to
stop any unsafe operations they are aware of.
c. Owners are also regulated by OSHA.
d. Owners and designers who wear the proper safety gear on ajob send a positive safety
message to the workers.
e. All of the above
Answer:
Which conclusion is correct based on the following figure?
a. Get good professional advice early in a project.
b. As time passes, implementing a change becomes increasingly expensive.
c. The best value engineering opportunities occur early in a project.
d. All of the above
Answer:
Construction management is superior to Design/Bid/Build approaches at addressing
which of the following concerns?
a. Increased government regulations
b. Larger projects
c. Increased organizational size
d. Increased organizational complexity
e. All of the above
Answer:
The term fast track means __________.
a. Design/ build
b. Construction starts before the design is complete
c. Cost plus fixed fee
d. None of the above
Answer:
Historically, a “master builder” was hired to build a project. Today, the same approach
would be most like which delivery method?
a. Design/Bid/Build with a lump sum bid
b. Design/Bid/Build with a GMP
c. Construction project management
d. Design/Build
e. Unit-price contract
Answer:
Which of the following would be considered an external factor that might affect a
project’s success?
a. Weather
b. Economic disturbance
c. Labor dispute
d. All of the above
Answer:
All parties to a contract must have the capacity to contract. That means that they must
a. be of legal age.
b. be of sound mind.
c. have the financial wherewithal.
d. have signed a tender offer.
e. a and b only.
Answer:
What is the late finish time for activity 35-45?
a. 10
b. 13
c. 15
d. 17
e. None of the above
Answer:
In which of the following are the four stages of design in the correct order?
a. Schematic design; programming; design development; contract documents
b. Programming; schematic design; design development; contract documents
c. Design development; schematic design; contract documents; programming
d. Schematic design; design development; contract documents; programming
e. Programming; design development; schematic design; contract documents
Answer:
The process of identifying and evaluating contractors for a bid list is called ______.
a. Prequalification
b. Forecasting
c. Fast tracking
d. None of the above
Answer:
The ______ has the final say in decisions regarding local codes,
a. Building inspector
b. Construction manager
c. Project architect
d. Owner
Answer:
When assessing the risks applicable to a project, one must also look to the owner
organization and the manner in which decision making occurs.
Answer:
On-site mobilization is the process during which the site is made ready for construction
to begin.
Answer:
One of the current trends in risk management is towards centralized control of all
project insurance.
Answer:
In general slander is an untrue written statement causing damage to another, while libel
is an untrue oral statement.
Answer:
Fast tracking is one of the major advantages in a traditional arrangement.
Answer:
A contract may be written or oral, but is only formed when there is an offer to do
something that is accepted by another party and is supported by consideration.
Answer:
Project scheduling techniques, such as CPM, are unique to the construction industry.
Answer:
The construction manager is responsible for submitting as-built drawings to the owner
at the start of the project.
Answer:
Selection of the designer must precede selection of the construction manager.
Answer:
The Masterformat specification format, as compared to the Uniformat, better reflects
the manner in which a project is built
Answer:
With the cost of money increasing 10 percent per year, a dollar spent on construction
today is worth more than a dollar earned two years in the future.
Answer:
As companies shift towards an increased level of centralized control more and more
decisions will be moved to the field.
Answer:
A network schedule is continuous.
Answer:
A detailed estimate is made with almost no information on the project and is the
summation of the cost of the individual elements of construction, using unit costs.
Answer:
Match the letter in the project control chart shown in the figure with the corresponding
item in the following.
1 ____ Home office: Estimating, scheduling, and engineering
2 ____ External factors
3 ____ Historical information: Data base for future projects
4____ Upper management: Final decisions and revisions before implementation
5____Field operations: The work site
Answer:
In a guaranteed maximum price contract, costs above the guarantee are absorbed by the
owner.
Answer: