CDT #1
a unit price contract is used when: a. extent of work cannot be fully determined or where actual quantities cannot be accurately calculated b. extent of work is known, but the owner desires a unit cost for portions of the work, c. it is anticipated that bidders will not examine soil bearing reports prior to submitting bid d. bidding quantities of equipment
A
What are the principal types (business arrangements) of the design-build project delivery method? A) Architect lead, Contractor lead, and Joint venture - single company B) Architect lead and Contractor lead C) Contractor lead, Joint Venture, and Construction Manager lead D) Architect lead, Owner lead, Contractor lead and Joint Venture
A) Architect lead, Contractor lead, and Joint venture - single company
The following are true concerning GreenFormat online product data resource except which one? A) CSI validates and certifies information contained inGreenFormat B) GreenFormat product information is organized by MasterFormat numbers. C) Information in GreenFormat supports specifying by proprietary, reference standard, performance, and descriptive methods. D) The product life cycle category provides information on product life cycle analysis, material extraction and transportation, manufacturing, and facility operations. E) Manufacturers provide a technical contact for follow-up questions from GreenFormat users.
A) CSI validates and certifies information contained inGreenFormat
Extensive delineation on the drawings and close coordination between the Drawings and Division 01 is required for all the following except: A) Contract closeout. (Procedural not work related) B) Use of the site. C) Phased construction. D) Multiple prime contracts.
A) Contract closeout. (Procedural not work related)
Graphic documents that show the quantitative extent and relationship of elements to one another are: A) Drawings B) Specifications C) Elevations D) Details
A) Drawings
Which of the following groups of Article Headings would occur in Part 2 of the Three-Part SectionFormat? A) Existing products, components and source quality control. B) Manufacturer, quality assurance and construction. C) Manufactured units, warranty and system description requirements. D) All of the above.
A) Existing products, components and source quality control.
The contract clauses that establish payment responsibilities are found in: A) General conditions B) Division 01 General Requirements C) Payment bond D) Addenda
A) General conditions
Thorough product selection requires which of the following? A) Obtain product information, identify the product's salient characteristics, and establish performance criteria B) Match existing material, establish performance criteria, product representatives contact information C) Establish performance criteria, product representatives contact information, obtain product information D) Obtain product information, identify the products salient characteristics, contractor approval
A) Obtain product information, identify the product's salient characteristics, and establish performance criteria
The negotiating process includes which of these steps:(Pick all that apply) A) Offer B) Exchange C) Compromise D) Restitution
A) Offer D) Restitution
Building are the source of nearly 40% of US energy use, and a primary source of environmental risks: A) True B) False C) Neither, buildings are the source of 60% of US energy use D) None of the above
A) True
The A/E may withhold certification for payment in whole or in part if in the A/E's opinion representations to Owner cannot be made concerning the progress of the work. A) True B) False
A) True
Value analysis, is also called: A) Value Enhanced Design B) Project Valuing C) Enhanced Engineering D) Value Engineering
A) Value Enhanced Design D) Value Engineering
Substitutions may do all the following, EXCEPT: A) limit competition. B) increase the specifier's work load. C) be conducive to permitting products of lower quality. D) increase maintenance replacement costs.
A) limit competition.
Addenda are used to: A) modify the procurement documents before award of the contract. B) modify the contract documents after award of the contract. C) modify drawings and specifications only. D) formalize verbal instruction given on the job.
A) modify the procurement documents before award of the contract.
In the General Conditions, the Owner may order additions or deletions in the Work: A) without invalidating the Contract B) by preparing a written change directive C) by preparing a Change Order D) all of the above
A) without invalidating the Contract
The A/E's approval of Shop Drawings is: A) For conformance with the information given and the design concept. B) To make certain the products actually supplied by the Contractor fit in the project. C) To make minor adjustments to the project as necessary. D) To protect the Owner from unscrupulous subcontractors.
A) For conformance with the information given and the design concept.
The three essential considerations in the evaluation of a product are: A)Requirements, Criteria, and Tests. B)Costs, Maintenance, and Installation. C)Life Cycle Cost, Installation Cost, and Maintenance Cost. D)Case studies, Failures, and Problems
A) Requirements, Criteria, and Tests.
Contract Documents consist of: A) the agreement between the Owner and Contractor, conditions of the contract, drawings, and specifications, addenda and modifications, and other documents listed in the agreement. B) the agreement between Owner and Contractor, conditions of the contract, drawings and specifications, project manual, and shop drawings. C) the agreement between the Owner and Contractor, conditions of the contract, drawings and specifications, instructions to bidders, bid form, addenda, modifications, and other documents listed in the agreement. D) the agreement between the Owner and Architect, conditions of the contract, drawings, and specifications, addenda and modifications, the agreements between the contractor and subcontractors, and other documents listed in the agreement.
A) the agreement between the Owner and Contractor, conditions of the contract, drawings, and specifications, addenda and modifications, and other documents listed in the agreement.
Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, Allowances include: A) the delivery costs for material delivered to the site B) the Contractor's cost for un loading and handling on the site C) the installation cost D) the Contractor's overhead and profit costs E) All of the above
A) the delivery costs for material delivered to the site
Product equivalency, effect on the other aspects of the project, and warranty are the major factors to be considered for: a. Alternates b. Shop drawing submittals c. Substitution requests d. Change order request
Alternates
The ________ will serve as the Initial Decision Maker, unless otherwise indicated in the Agreement : A) Owner B) Architect C) Construction Manager D) Contractor
Architect
Six major aspects to be considered in the evaluation of a product are: - product characteristics, manufacturer, installation, costs, maintenance, warranty - availability, product characteristics, costs, maintenance, manufacturer, installation - material cost, lifecycle cost, installation costs, litigation costs, contractor costs, maintenance cost - Case studies, failures, problems, legislation, errors, and omissions
B
What organizational system is used in the preliminary project description? - MasterFormat - UniFormat - SectionFormat - Construction trades
B
The method of computation of Contractor's overhead and profits for Change Order prices, where both additions and deletions are involved, is found in the: A) Agreement. B) Conditions of the Contract. C) Division 1. D) Instructions to Bidders.
B Conditions of the Contract
Which of the following is an example of a Level 3 Section? A) 03 20 00 - Concrete Reinforcement B) 09 91 10 - Exterior Paints C) 13 09 00 - Radiation Protection D) 03 22 00 - Welded Wire Fabric
B) 09 91 10 - Exterior Paints
A defined portion of the work that is priced separately, which may be added or deleted from the Project: A) Any of the above will work B) Alternate C) Allowance D) Owner Option E) Unit Price
B) Alternate
Division -01 Sections of the Project Manual relate to: A) Bidding requirements, the Agreement, General and Supplementary conditions, and specifications. B) Bidding requirements, the Agreement, General and Supplementary conditions, specifications and the drawings. C) The Agreement, General and Supplementary conditions, and specifications only. D) The Agreement, General conditions, specifications and drawings.
B) Bidding requirements, the Agreement, General and Supplementary conditions, specifications and the drawings.
An Addendum cannot be used to change the: A) Quality of the Work. B) Contract Sum. C) Quantity of the Work. D) Date and time for receipt of bids.
B) Contract Sum.
The Contract for Construction: A) Provides requirements unique to a specific project B) Defines the relationships and obligations between the Owner and Contractor C) Establishes how the Contract will be administer D) Protects the labor force in case the Contractor fails to meet his obligations.
B) Defines the relationships and obligations between the Owner and Contractor
The four methods of specifying are: A) Performance, Descriptive, Propriety and Alternate B) Descriptive, Performance, Propriety and Reference Standard C) Open, Closed, Performance and Descriptive D) Tentative, Standard, Descriptive and Performance
B) Descriptive, Performance, Propriety and Reference Standard
Equipment and system review and training should occur immediately after substantial completion. A) True B) False
B) False
GreenFormat is a web based searchable database where users can evaluate materials, products, and process, organized by UniFormat. A) True B) False
B) False
Preliminary Project Descriptions are legal and binding Construction Documents. A) True B) False
B) False
The EPA's definition of a green building covers all three primary aspects of the built environment, siting, design and construction. A) True B) False
B) False
When is the CSI/CSC UniFormat used? A) When a project is in the design development stage. B) In the early stages of a project. C) In the post construction phase of the project. D) To organize information by materials and methods. E) None of the above.
B) In the early stages of a project.
Addenda are written or graphic instruments used to clarify, revise, add to, or delete information in the: A) Solicitation or Procurement Form B) Original procurement documents or previous addenda C) Contract documents or original procurement documents D) Previous addenda or specifications
B) Original procurement documents or previous addenda
Equipment and system review and training should occur: A) Immediately after substantial completion. B) Prior to substantial completion C) After system commissioning D) During the submittal review period
B) Prior to substantial completion
It is important for the long-term success of the facility's operations and maintenance that project closeout activities include all of the following except which one? A) Start-up and load testing B) Receipt of final punch list C) Demonstration for new operators D) Operational training if necessary E) Commissioning
B) Receipt of final punch list
Which of the following is a procurement stage activity? A) Bid securities are provided by the Owner. B) The Owner enters into negotiation with the Contractor. C) Purchase orders are given to the consultants. D) The Architect certifies an application for payment
B) The Owner enters into negotiation with the Contractor.
When two spellings are acceptable for the same word, the preferred choice is: A) The shorter spelling. B) The spelling that has been in existence longer. C) Any spelling that is clear. D) The spelling that is given as preferred in the dictionary.
B) The spelling that has been in existence longer.
Why would the cost of the project at close out be different than the total bid price when using unit prices and be acceptable? A) The bid form was incomplete. B) There was a difference between the field measured quantities and the anticipated quantities. C) The cash allowance was too small to cover the extent of the work. D) The unit price was too small to cover the extent of the work.
B) There was a difference between the field measured quantities and the anticipated quantities.
EJCDC N-122 is a not a document which A) is also called A521 by the AIA. B) is used to coordinate between construction documents. C) suggests the uniform location of subject matter in the construction documents. D) all of the above
B) is used to coordinate between construction documents.
During the project conception stage, the A/e may be retained to - develop outline specifications - describe the character of the mechanical system - prepare renderings - assist in financial feasibility studies
C
MasterFormat provides a standard system for: A) Numbering and titling Section paragraphs. B) Assigning Work to Subcontractors or trades. C) Titling and arranging Project Manuals. D) Establishing construction sequence.
C
Which of the following is NOT a contract modification? A) Change Orders B) Construction Change Directives/Work Change Directive. C) Addenda. D) Architect's Supplemental Instruction/Field Order.
C) Addenda.
Contract Documents include: A) Written portions of the Contract only. B) Graphic portions of the Contract only. C) Both written and graphic portions of the Contract. D) Bid Forms, Drawings, and Specifications.
C) Both written and graphic portions of the Contract.
The best way to proceed with bidding and contract award even though certain design decisions have not been made is through the use of: A) Unit prices. B) Quantity allowances. C) Cash allowances. D) Alternates. E) All of the above.
C) Cash allowances.
Submittal requirements for Facility Services Divisions 21 through 28 are specified in: A) The first section in each respective division B) Supplementary Conditions C) Division 01 Section Submittal Procedures D) Section 01 12 00 Summary of Multiple Contracts
C) Division 01 Section Submittal Procedures
Which of the following is considered as part of the specifications? A) General Conditions B) Supplementary Conditions C) Division 02-19 Facility Construction D) All of the above
C) Division 02-19 Facility Construction
The division of the Work among multiple prime Contracts is described in: A) Instructions to Bidders. B) Supplementary Conditions. C) Division 1. D) Special Conditions.
C) Division 1.
The dollar amounts of cash allowances are: A) In the instructions to bidders B) In the supplementary conditions C) In Division 01 D) In the specification sections of Division 02 through 49 that specify the product installation
C) In Division 01
Under the Three-Part SectionFormat, schedules for painting, finish hardware, equipment, and lighting fixtures, belong in: A) Part 1. B) Part 2. C) Part 3. D) Part 1 & Part 3.
C) Part 3.
Applications of MasterFormat include: A) Specifications, Section Format, Page Format B) Section Format, data filing, cost classification C) Project manuals, relating drawing notations to specifications and cost classification D) Uniformat, Section Format and Page Format
C) Project manuals, relating drawing notations to specifications and cost classification
Drawings produced during this design stage include, sketches, renderings, and conceptual diagrams: A) Design Development B) Construction Document C) Schematic Design D) Conceptual Design
C) Schematic Design
Objectives of a good maintenance program include all of the following except which one? A) Minimize interruptions that affect the facility's function and use B) Minimize failures of equipment and facility structures that affect productivity C) Select the best repair and replacement methods and materials D) Implement effective energy conservation practices
C) Select the best repair and replacement methods and materials
The difference between open and closed proprietary specifications concerns: Correct answer: C)You chose: D) A) allowances. B) submittals. C) substitutions. D) alternates.
C) substitutions.
When the General Conditions state that the Contractor shall correct any work to be found defective within one year after the date of Substantial Completion; A) the specific warranties on the project are nullified after that date. B) the Contractor is responsible for no other work to be done after that date. C) the Contractor may still have to perform corrections when evidence is presented to overcome the presumption that they are the responsibility of the Owner. D) the architect is responsible for corrections that he did not catch during the final punch list.
C) the Contractor may still have to perform corrections when evidence is presented to overcome the presumption that they are the responsibility of the Owner.
When an outside participant is employed by the Owner to oversee and administer the project, this position is known as: A) Project Manager. B) Owner's Representative. C) Construction Manager. D) Project Consultant.
C) Construction Manager.
The responsibility of inspecting work already performed for proper condition to receive subsequent work lies with the: A) Owner B) A/E C) Contractor D) Subcontractor
C) Contractor
Principles of the CSI Three-Part SectionFormat apply to which of the following? A) General and Supplementary Conditions. B) Contract Forms. C) Division 01 - General Requirements. D) Instructions to Bidders.
C) Division 01 - General Requirements.
All of the following could be Articles in PART 1 - GENERAL of a specification except which one? A) References B) Action Submittals C) Source Quality Control D) Measurement and Payment
C) Source Quality Control
Procurement Documents include all of the following except: - procurement requirements - contract modifications - project manual - drawings - addenda
Contract modifications
Which of the following are best designated in the specifications? 1. Specific requirements. 2. Location. 3. Quality of materials. 4. Dimension and size. 5. Shape and form. A) 1,2,3,4,5 B) 2,4,5 C) 2,3,4,5 D) 1,3
D) 1,3
The Contractor shall not contract with nor be required to contract with any Sub-contractor against when reasonable objection has been made by: A) Owner. B) A/E. C) Contractor. D) All of the Above.
D) All of the Above.
CSI's "Green Format" is: A) CSI's policy on paper reduction and the use of electronic specifications B) A web based format incorporating a searchable data base of "green" product information C) Eliminates manufacture's "green wash" marketing techniques. D) B & C above E) A & B above F) All of the above
D) B & C above
Which of the following is not an example of zoning regulations? A) Height limitations B) Parking requirement C) Facility function D) Construction type
D) Construction type
Which of the following statements is correct? A) Specifications take precedence over Drawings B) Requirements of one of the Contract Documents may be superseded by others C) Architect/Engineer may require the Contractor to perform at a higher level than the Contract Documents require D) Contract Documents are complementary
D) Contract Documents are complementary
Which two specification methods are both prescriptive, i.e., the products and processes are specified, but not the results: A) Descriptive and Performance. B) Performance and Reference. C) Proprietary and Reference. D) Descriptive and Proprietary.
D) Descriptive and Proprietary.
Section titles have 5-digit numbers assigned within MasterFormat 2004 for the following Levels: A) Level 1. B) Levels 2 and 3. C) Levels 2, 3, and 4. D) None of the above.
D) None of the above.
The document named "Available Information" is part of the: A) Instructions to Bidders B) Contract Documents C) Specifications D) Procurement Requirements E) All of the above
D) Procurement Requirements
All of the following are usually included in Supplementary Conditions EXCEPT: A) Insurance requirements B) Liquidated damages C) Tax exempt status of owner D) Submittal requirements
D) Submittal requirements
An Alternate becomes a part of the Contract Documents: A) When the bids are opened. B) When the Owner makes his decision to accept. C) On Architect/Engineer's recommendation. D) When stipulated in the Owner-Contractor Agreement.
D) When stipulated in the Owner-Contractor Agreement.
Parallel documents of EJCDC and AIA as instruments of change after execution of the Contract are: A) Work Directive (EJCDC) and Construction Change Authorization (AIA) B) Field Order (EJCDC) and Supplementary Instruction (AIA) C) Field Order (EJCDC) and Change Order (AIA) D) Work Directive Change (EJCDC) and Construction Change Directive (AIA)
D) Work Directive Change (EJCDC) and Construction Change Directive (AIA)
An example of a MasterFormat® Level 3 specification section is: A) 05 00 00 Metals B) 05 20 00 Metal Joists C) 05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing D) 05 21 19 Open Web Steel Joist Framing
D) 05 21 19 Open Web Steel Joist Framing
The Contractor team participants do NOT include the: A) subcontractor. B) Construction Manager. C) Contractor. D) Owner. E) accountant
D) Owner.
What functional considerations must the A/E use to design the project elements and their relationships in a manner that ensures proper function of the project in accordance with the Owner's program and related AHJ requirements? A) Adjacency of project elements, contextual compatibility of materials, aesthetic effects of project elements B) Contractor's ability to procure the materials, owners programmatic requirements C) Quantities and arrangements of elements, juxtaposition of light and shadow D) The size of project elements, performance capacity of project elements, arrangement of project elements
D) The size of project elements, performance capacity of project elements, arrangement of project elements
In Competitive Bidding for public buildings A) The Owner is required to select the lowest price for the project. B) The Owner may select someone other than the lowest bidder on publicly funded projects. C) the Owner negotiates the prices with the Contractors. D) bidding is open to any bidder demonstrating the financial ability to perform the work.
D) bidding is open to any bidder demonstrating the financial ability to perform the work.
The method for how change orders will be calculated should be described in the: Division 01 - general requirements instruction to bidders general and supplementary conditions the agreement
Division 01
Which of the following is not a management expertise that contractors bring to the project delivery process? a. Knowledge of factors that influence cost, time, and quality b. ability to manage cash flow and project accounting c. ability to manage multiple subcontractors and suppliers d. expertise with managing a construction budget in a risk-based setting e. identifying codes and regulations applicable to the design
E
A Cost-Plus Fee may include: A) Cost of materials plus an additional fee for overhead and profit B) A GMP C) Shared savings D) Incentives for early completion E) A & B only. F) All of the above
F) All of the above
Quality Control activities occur before or while accomplishing the Work or service: A) True B) False
False
The EPA's definition of a green building covers all three primary aspects of the built environment, siting, design and construction. True False
False
The parties to the Contract for Construction are: A) Contractor and Subcontractors B) Owner C) Architect D) Contractor E) Owner, Contractor and A/E F) Suppliers or Manufacturers G) Owner and Contractor
G Owner and Contractor
Which of the following required a change order? - extension of bid date - modifications of the work - revision of bidding documents affecting construction cost - revision of bidding documents affecting completion time
Modification of the work
Division-01 sections of the Project Manual expand and cross reference the conditions of the Contract in all cases. A) True B) False
True
Administrative provisions of the construction contract are: - Fully specified in the conditions of the contract - the contractors responsibility and should not be specified - Written in division 01 to expand on provisions in the conditions of the contract - written in a manner to avoid owner responsibilities
Written in division 01 to expand on provisions in the conditions of the contract
A written or graphic instrument issued prior to the opening of bids which clarifies, revises, adds to, or deletes from the original procurement documents: - a construction change directive - an addendum - a change order - the instruction to bidders
an addendum
A Builder's risk policy is: - a variety of policies providing broad protection - broad form of business insurance excluding automobiles - legal liability of one party is assumed by another - covers loss or damage to a building under construction - coverage for both bodily injury or property damage
covers loss or damage to a building under construction
One of the benefits of working as a team is not: - increased productivity - reducted project costs - earlier project completion - fewer meetings
fewer meetings
procedures for substitution requests during the bidding phase should be contained in the: - Instruction to bidders, cross referenced to General conditions - Division 1, cross referenced to Divisions 2-49 - General conditions and divisions 2-49 - instrucions to bidders, cross referenced to division 1
instrucions to bidders, cross referenced to division 1
Subcontractors are not - the principle providers of labor - original source of most materials - providers of service - providers of technical information
original source of most materials
Which of the following is not a stage of the Facility Life Cycle? - Design - Facility management - project permitting - project conception - procurement - project delivery - construction - construction documents
project permitting
the preprinted General Conditions are modified by: - additional general conditions - supplementary conditions - supplementary general conditions - special conditions
supplementary conditions
