CM 1011 FINAL
Gantt charts are also known as network diagrams.
FALSE
The first task in contract administration is to create a contact list for every single person associated with the project.
TRUE
The superintendent is the person responsible for organizing the job site and managing construction on a daily basis.
TRUE
The three stages of a precedence diagram schedule are planning, sequencing, and scheduling.
TRUE
When the work plan does not work, stop and re-plan.
TRUE
Availability of materials is not a contractor risk.
FALSE
BIM does not help a contractor coordinate subcontractors.
FALSE
BIM will not allow collaboration among students from the different design-build disciplines.
FALSE
Because every project is different, quality does not happen on purpose.
FALSE
Budget is not a factor to be considered when setting the quality standard.
FALSE
Change orders always come from the owner for a variety of reasons.
FALSE
Change work does not involve taking on more risk.
FALSE
Change work should be seen as an opportunity to increase profit.
FALSE
Comparing actual job costs to estimated costs is not risk management.
FALSE
Continuous improvement is not one of the six tenets of Lean.
FALSE
Documentation should be provided at the end of the project but not throughout the project.
FALSE
Each time number in a network diagram represents a calendar day, not a work day.
FALSE
Eco-friendly building materials may be obtained from anywhere in the world.
FALSE
Entry-level CM's are seldom, if ever, used to keep up with RFI's.
FALSE
A BIM model cannot perform clash detection before the project goes to the field.
FALSE
A LEAN program, once initiated, is good for many years without improvement.
FALSE
A change order adjustment amount does not include general overhead and profit.
FALSE
A claim can only be made after the project is complete.
FALSE
A poor quality design is not a contractor risk.
FALSE
A project debriefing is not meant to be a training mechanism.
FALSE
A project is considered totally complete even if paperwork has not been delivered to the owner.
FALSE
A project may go forward without paperwork.
FALSE
A public project has less governmental involvement than a private project.
FALSE
A risk mitigation plan happens before construction starts and does not vary thereafter.
FALSE
A short-interval schedule is not the same as a look-ahead schedule.
FALSE
A time extension is a contract adjustment used when a monetary adjustment is not owed.
FALSE
After quality, safety is the number-one priority when managing construction operations.
FALSE
All BIM does is add a 3D component to 2D plans and specs.
FALSE
All construction risks have to do with jobsite events.
FALSE
An execution plan works better without the involvement of the personnel working under it.
FALSE
An overcrowded worksite does not affect productivity.
FALSE
Archeological findings are not a risk of the contractor.
FALSE
Assigning durations to each activity precedes sequencing.
FALSE
Attic stock and extra materials belong to the contractor.
FALSE
Enhancing indoor environmental quality is not one of the six fundamental principles of sustainable building design.
FALSE
Gray water is the same as drinking water.
FALSE
Hiring the right people to do the job is part of quality control.
FALSE
If you are only a user of BIM, and not a designer, you do not need to know anything about BIM.
FALSE
Initial cost of the net-zero energy building is lower than the conventional building.
FALSE
It was an LSU building where the architect undersized the door openings in order to keep the artsy effect.
FALSE
John Manion works for Boh Brothers in their Broad work division.
FALSE
LCI member companies produced less than 10% of the total construction revenue in 2019.
FALSE
Meeting minutes are unnecessary if it is a meeting of the owner's construction representative and the superintendent.
FALSE
One of the least important contract administration functions is the contractor getting paid on time.
FALSE
Partnering is a concept involving only the owner and prime contractor.
FALSE
Platinum is the lowest level of LEED certification.
FALSE
Productivity is the most predictable element of project planning and project control.
FALSE
Scheduling and coordinating material deliveries is not one of the contractor's tasks.
FALSE
Sequencing of activities is not the same as network logic.
FALSE
Submittals are totally different that RFI's.
FALSE
Successful subcontractor coordination is not based on proper scheduling, preparation, and planning.
FALSE
Sustainability does not involve operational and maintenance practices.
FALSE
Sustainability has to do with a small part of an entire life cycle.
FALSE
Sustainability is an unexpected mainstream design and construction deliverable.
FALSE
Sustainability is the fifth dimension of BIM.
FALSE
Sustainable development goals only focus on environmental development.
FALSE
Team activities do not included communications guidelines.
FALSE
The Construction close-out does not include commissioning.
FALSE
The biggest disadvantage to Gantt charts is that they show the interrelationship among the activities.
FALSE
The company does not need to have a feedback loop for the work force.
FALSE
The contractor selects the contract form.
FALSE
The cost of rework is about the same as the first time the work was done.
FALSE
The financial strength of the owner is not a risk of the prime contractor.
FALSE
The first stage in the project control cycle is the documentation stage.
FALSE
The initial building costs are the only numbers used in the life-cycle cost analysis.
FALSE
Unfortunately, a more dangerous work environment is one of the results of Lean.
FALSE
Very little that comes out of the construction site is recyclable.
FALSE
Very seldom does a job site required temporary utilities.
FALSE
Waste is a relatively minor issue in construction.
FALSE
Which of the following is NOT part of the LEED credit category?
OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
A project control system utilizes the plans, specs, estimate, and schedule.
TRUE
Adding contingencies may be a pre-bid method to offset a risk.
TRUE
Administrative activities include permitting, submittals, inspections, and testing.
TRUE
Change order philosophy: "First do no harm."
TRUE
Clash detection allows for the effective identification, inspection, and reporting of unintended interferences of materials and systems.
TRUE
Collaboration of communication and activities is part of a Lean project delivery.
TRUE
Commissioning includes HVAC testing.
TRUE
Cost codes are used to compare actual job costs with the estimated job costs.
TRUE
Employee parking is a staging issue that must be addressed when organizing the job site.
TRUE
Energy consumption in the building sector is higher than the industrial sector.
TRUE
Establishing the work hours is the responsibility of the superintendent.
TRUE
Evaluation of a project includes determining what worked and what didn't work.
TRUE
It is important for quality control personnel be familiar with the standards associated with a number of trades.
TRUE
Keeping accurate labor records is one of the most important functions of CM's in the field.
TRUE
LEED stands for Leadership on Energy and Environmental Design.
TRUE
Labor costs are directly impacted by a construction company's safety record.
TRUE
Lean can be defined as "a culture of respect and continuous improvement aimed at creating more value for the customer while identifying and eliminating waste.
TRUE
Once a progress payment is received by the prime contractor it is obligated to promptly pay its subcontractors and vendors.
TRUE
Optimizing energy use is one of the six fundamental principles of sustainable building design.
TRUE
Our presenter on Change Work was John Manion.
TRUE
Planning and scheduling concern two interrelated elements of construction management: strategy and time.
TRUE
Political, legal, and regulatory risks are the ones over which the contractor has the least control.
TRUE
Project size may impact what type of schedule will be used.
TRUE
Quality control is only done during a construction project.
TRUE
Risk management involves identification, quantification, and mitigation of the risks.
TRUE
Site logistics (project staging) is crucial to the overall efficiency and coordination of the work.
TRUE
Some production activities do not actually require any physical effort.
TRUE
Steel beams are an example of a construction product that requires a shop drawing.
TRUE
Substantial completion is part of contract close-out.
TRUE
Summary schedules group activities under broader headings such as mobilization, site work, foundation, and rough framing.
TRUE
TQM stands for Total Quality Management.
TRUE
Taking corrective action is called crashing the schedule.
TRUE
Team activities include identification of who has what responsibilities.
TRUE
The Lemoine Company five close-out objectives include substantial completion.
TRUE
The big advantage to Gantt chart schedules is that they are very easy to understand.
TRUE
The correct tools and equipment are necessary for workers to get the job right the first time.
TRUE
The distributed repository approach is the path most contractors use to implement their BIM activities.
TRUE
The number one quality issue is installation of the wrong materials, not poor workmanship.
TRUE
The two key process tools used to track all inquiries, decisions, and approvals that occur during construction are the requests for information (RFI'S) and submittals.
TRUE
The ultimate goal of jobsite management is to keep the project on schedule, within budget, and of high quality.
TRUE
There are three close-out reports.
TRUE
Total float is the amount of time an activity can be delayed before it impacts the project's completion as planned.
TRUE
Triple Bottom Line performance involves economic, environmental, and social performances.
TRUE
Use of subcontractors is considered as more efficient and expert than self-performance by the contractor.
TRUE
One of the eight LEAN wastes hurrying.
FALSE
While BIM is a verb, VDC is a noun.
FALSE
Contract close-out includes final payment.
TRUE
Taking advantage of the sun can be used for passive solar heating.
TRUE
The goals of a construction team includes safety.
TRUE
A construction team does not need diversity.
FALSE
A zero-punch list should not be a goal of the project.
FALSE
AHJ does not include permits and inspections.
FALSE
Baton Rouge was on the map of LCI (Lean Construction Institute) Communities of Practice.
FALSE
Subcontractors should not be pre-qualified.
FALSE
Application for payments is made on an AIA G702 form.
TRUE
Environmental risks may delay a schedule.
TRUE
Identifying performance deviations is one of the seven steps in the project control cycle.
TRUE
Not bidding on a project may be a pre-bid method to offset a risk.
TRUE
Quality is one of The Lemoine Company's core ideologies.
TRUE
Site selection and building layout is the first area where sustainability can be applied.
TRUE
Testing of materials during construction is part of quality control.
TRUE
The Lean speakers were from Landis Construction Co. and Jack's Electric Service.
TRUE
Risk retention is a mitigation strategy.
TRUE
Environmental protections do not include storm water pollution.
FALSE
LEED is the only building rating system worldwide.
FALSE
Where to locate a crane on the job site is a relatively unimportant issue.
FALSE
BIM helps with consideration of alternative approaches to design and construction.
TRUE
Design discrepancies may cause a change order.
TRUE
Each activity in the budget is assigned a cost code.
TRUE
Earned value analysis may be used to determine the overall status of the project relative to both cost and schedule.
TRUE
RFI logs should be kept throughout the project.
TRUE
Local government is seldom, if ever, involved in construction projects.
FALSE
One of the eight LEAN wastes lack of motion.
FALSE
The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) groups together work done by many subcontractors.
FALSE
Delivery tickets are one of the sources of information used to track job performance.
TRUE
Indoor environmental quality of a building has to do with impacts on the inhabitant's comfort, health, and productivity.
TRUE
It is important to develop a standardized risk assessment approach that can be applied to each project.
TRUE
Job signage is a good way to advertise the construction company.
TRUE
Lean results in more completions under budget.
TRUE
One of the benefits of LEAN is a safer environment.
TRUE
One of the eight LEAN wastes is defects.
TRUE
One of the reasons for a pre-construction meeting is to clarify the lines of authority and communication
TRUE
ProCore is a comprehensive project management platform that enables the entire project team to access and participate in every type of construction application from a centralized hub.
TRUE
The Lemoine Company started construction activities in the mid-1970's.
TRUE
Create waste is one of the six tenets of Lean.
FALSE
Sustainability does not involve using standard sizes of materials.
FALSE
The critical path never changes.
FALSE
Which of the following is NOT part of the triple bottom line of sustainability?
PERFORMANCE
Which of the following is the highest rank of LEED certificates?
PLATINUM
"Standardize" is one of the 5 S's.
TRUE
A clean site is a safe site.
TRUE
A tailgate meeting to review safety procedures is risk management.
TRUE
AHJ stands for local Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
TRUE
According to our presenter "inspection is a necessary evil."
TRUE
An ITP Inspection Test Plan includes the agreement as to when it will be done.
TRUE
Arbitration can be more expensive than litigation.
TRUE
Hard hats and steel-toed shoes are examples of PPE.
TRUE
It was General Dwight D. Eisenhower who said "Plans are worthless, but planning is everything.
TRUE
Key performance indicators formulate plans for improvement.
TRUE
LEAN thinking demands a mindset of continuous improvement.
TRUE
Managing the many changes on a project is one of the contract administration functions
TRUE
Quality and safety are ultimately achieved at the labor force level.
TRUE
Quality assurance is done prior to a project being started.
TRUE
Quality attitude must emanate from the highest levels of leadership and management.
TRUE
The fourth dimension of BIM is scheduling.
TRUE
The goal of sustainability is to reduce the impacts construction has on buildings being built, and the environment, quality of life, and human health.
TRUE
The schedule of values represents the owner's budget
TRUE
With BIM the various stages of design are classified as level of development (LOD).
TRUE
LEAN concepts came from the General Motors management principles.
FALSE
Labor availability is not a contractor risk.
FALSE
Major subcontractors and vendors do not need to attend a pre-construction meeting.
FALSE
Most budget problems originate from inaccurate labor estimates.
TRUE
Part of being a construction manager is anticipating risks.
TRUE
Part of network logic is answering the question: Which activities can be started once this activity is completed?
TRUE
Productivity has to do with how much work can be accomplished in a certain time frame.
TRUE
Programmable thermostats are an example of how energy consumption can be optimized.
TRUE
Quality, along with cost and time, are the three primary elements of construction management.
TRUE
Respect for people is one of the six tenets of Lean.
TRUE
Retention of good workers is important in building a good work force.
TRUE
Risk abatement involves reducing the loss potential of a risk.
TRUE
The Lemoine Company has a program called LEAP, which stands for Lemoine Engineering Advancement Program.
TRUE
The acronym DOWNTIME represents the eight wastes of LEAN.
TRUE
There are actually wood building materials that may be certified.
TRUE
There are programs available that integrate estimating, accounting, and contract administration functions into a single program.
TRUE
Additional time should always be asked for when processing a change order.
TRUE
BIM cannot be accommodating to facility management.
FALSE
BIM cannot help with site planning and utilization.
FALSE
Fossil fuels are considered a renewable source of energy.
FALSE
A BIM model serves as a shared knowledge resource for the entire design and build team.
TRUE
Most schedule glitches have to do with productivity.
TRUE
Lean Project Delivery results in minimizing waste and rework.
TRUE
The first goal of quality management is to get things done right the first time.
TRUE
Wetlands is a risk of a contractor.
TRUE
Unforeseen conditions may cause a change order.
TRUE
3D CAD is the same as BIM.
FALSE
Which of the following is not the social benefit of sustainability?
REDUCE GLOBAL WARMING
Surplus materials belong to the owner.
TRUE
Which of the following may impact human health, comfort, and productivity in an indoor environment?
ALL OF THE ABOVE
A preparatory inspection is unnecessary to avoid miscues and rework.
FALSE
Contract time is not a consideration when working on a change order.
FALSE
Contractor close-out reports are not meant to be given to the estimating department.
FALSE
Cost overruns do not need to be addressed until the project is completed.
FALSE
Equipment rentals is not a consideration when working on a change order.
FALSE
It does not make sense to do much upfront planning of the BIM model.
FALSE
It is the obligation of the owner to provide job site security.
FALSE
Keeping score is unnecessary in comparing performance against goals.
FALSE
One of the detriments of LEAN is decreased productivity.
FALSE
PPE stands for protecting people every time.
FALSE
Predicting durations is an exact science.
FALSE
Purchase orders and material invoices do not need to be monitored during the contract.
FALSE
Quality failures affect only cost and time.
FALSE
Quality impacts aesthetics, appearance, and durability, but not performance.
FALSE
Regulatory compliance will never cause a change order.
FALSE
Retainage is an amount retained by the owner from progress payments as a penalty for mistakes made by the contractor.
FALSE
Safety is not one of The Lemoine Company's core ideologies.
FALSE
Safety training does not require buy-in from the trainees.
FALSE
Sales is not a phase of a construction project according to our presenter.
FALSE
Subcontracting work is not a risk mitigation strategy.
FALSE
Subcontractors and suppliers should not be involved is a risk evaluation.
FALSE
Submittal of shop drawings is part of quality assurance.
FALSE
The primary tool associated with project planning is the estimate.
FALSE
The three types of activities that must be planned and included in a schedule are: pre-construction, construction operations, and post-construction.
FALSE
There are 10 tenets of LEAN.
FALSE
Tracking project time is not as important as tracking project cost.
FALSE
Which stage of the building life cycle is responsible for higher energy consumption?
OPERATION
"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail."
TRUE
"It is the will to prepare to win that separates success from failure."
TRUE
"Quality is meeting the acceptance criteria 100% of the time."
TRUE
A BIM design begins with intelligent objects such as walls, roof, and windows
TRUE
A BIM file contains construction details, performance characteristics, and product specs.
TRUE
A LEAN program generates value.
TRUE
A comprehensive quality control plan is the best way to control quality during construction.
TRUE
A network diagram is nothing more than a work plan.
TRUE
A team should measure its performance against its goals.
TRUE
An inspection is a check used when tracking quality.
TRUE
An objective of sustainability is to reduce consumption of nonrenewable resources, to minimize waste, and to create better environments.
TRUE
As-built drawings are part of contract close-out.
TRUE
Construction impact costs may include noise control
TRUE
Contract administration is all about managing the business details and relationships.
TRUE
Contracting with the subcontractors is part of quality assurance.
TRUE
Critical path method (CPM) is the most common type of schedule used in the commercial, civil, and industrial construction industry.
TRUE
JSA stands for job safety analysis.
TRUE
Jobsite overhead is a consideration when working on a change order.
TRUE
Jobsite tablets have made it a lot easier for field personnel to manage every aspect of project coordination in real time
TRUE
John Manion's company does industrial, commercial, and institutional construction work.
TRUE
John Manion's company has a project in the Super Dome at this time.
TRUE
Key performance indicators determine the level of compliance.
TRUE
Liquidated damages is an agreed upon amount per day for the project finishing late.
TRUE
One definition of "sustainable' is meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
TRUE
One of the reasons for a toolbox meeting is to emphasize safe work habits.
TRUE
One of the reasons for subcontractor meetings is to discuss potential conflicts.
TRUE
Pre task safety analysis is sometimes called a toolbox meeting.
TRUE
Quality is defined as meeting or exceeding the requirements established in the design documents.
TRUE
Risk evaluation is subjective.
TRUE
Scheduling addresses "How long?"
TRUE
The first rule on construction management is "read the contract."
TRUE
The need for a clear and accurate paper trail in construction is paramount.
TRUE
The tracking tool for cost is the estimate.
TRUE
Weather is probably the most common and most obvious reason for work slowdown.
TRUE
The Lemoine Company has a term called "LIFE" which stands for "Living an Injury Free Environment."
FALSE
The Lemoine Company works in various construction industries, including single family residential.
FALSE
The bid amount is converted to a project budget.
FALSE
An activity is a task, function, or decision that has a time commitment, or duration, associated with it.
TRUE
Back charges may be used to encourage subcontractors to clean up after themselves.
TRUE
With BIM you get a chance to build the project in a virtual environment before you build it for real.
TRUE
A BIM model is a 3D representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a building.
TRUE
A good win-win example is using recycled concrete as a base material for new roadways or driveways.
TRUE
Commissioning does not include testing of life safety systems.
FALSE
Detailed schedules do not break major work activities down into smaller tasks.
FALSE
The number one cause of jobsite accidents are electrical shocks.
FALSE
The owner (client) should not be a member of the team.
FALSE
Everything CM's do is tied to the plans and specs.
TRUE
Home office overhead a consideration when working on a change order.
TRUE
The pre-construction meeting should include discussion about schedule issues.
TRUE
The purpose of The Lemoine Company is to achieve excellence.
TRUE
