CM 1011 Final exam review
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 risk mitigation plan happens before construction starts and does not vary thereafter.
False
Assigning durations to each activity precedes sequencing.
False
Availability of materials is not a contractor risk.
False
BIM will not allow collaboration among students from the different design-build disciplines.
False
D.R. Horton builds homes in all 48 continental states.
False
D.R. Horton does not have a mortgage department.
False
D.R. Horton self-performs most of its work.
False
D.R. Horton started building homes in Louisiana in 1990.
False
Detailed schedules do not break major work activities down into smaller tasks.
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
Elimination is not an example of engineering controls.
False
Gantt charts are also known as network diagrams.
False
OSHA was created in 1950.
False
One half of global greenhouse gas emissions can be attributed to buildings.
False
PPE stands for personal protection engineering
False
PPE stands for protecting people every time
False
Partnering is a concept involving only the owner and prime contractor.
False
Political is a pillar of sustainability, according to the Triple Bottom Line.
False
Productivity is the most predictable element of project planning and project control.
False
Safety should be value-based (and not rules based).
False
Safety should not be a part of a company's mission statement.
False
Safety training addresses the issue of why the need for robust safety plans
False
Sustainability is an unexpected mainstream design and construction deliverable.
False
The tracking tool for quality is the schedule.
False
The worker on the ladder toughing the light fixture was tied off properly.
False
Tracking project time is not as important as tracking project cost.
False
Universal Education is a goal of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
False
Very little that comes out of the construction site is recyclable.
False
According to the Brundtland definition of sustainable development, a sustainable society meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
True
Contract administration is all about managing the business details and relationships.
True
Contracting with the subcontractors is part of quality assurance.
True
Delivery tickets are one of the sources of information used to track job performance.
True
Employee parking is a staging issue that must be addressed when organizing the job site.
True
Employees should be involved in the development of a company safety manual.
True
Employers should give workers a way to report observed hazards.
True
Engineering controls are at the top of the hierarchy of hazard control.
True
Enhancing energy efficiency and use of renewable energy sources are the best strategies to achieve an NZE building.
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
Hazard mitigation is a primary component of a job hazard analysis.
True
Hazards may be created by a change of materials or equipment.
True
Identifying performance deviations is one of the seven steps in the project control cycle.
True
It is important to develop a standardized risk assessment approach that can be applied to each project.
True
Political, legal, and regulatory risks are the ones over which the contractor has the least control.
True
Pollutant levels indoor are often higher than pollutant levels outdoor.
True
The distributed repository approach is the path most contractors use to implement their BIM activities.
True
The first goal of quality management is to get things done right the first time.
True
The use of sustainable technologies and practices creates new employment opportunities.
True
There are actually wood building materials that may be certified.
True
There is no need for the construction industry to consider implementing the concept of sustainability of sustainable development.
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
Industrial is the largest energy consumer.
False
Everything CM's do is tied to the plans and specs.
True
D.R. Horton was founded in 1948.
False
Gray water is the same as drinking water.
False
Sequencing of activities is not the same as network logic.
False
Social obligations are not a reason for a robust safety program.
False
Subcontractors should not be pre-qualified.
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 using standard sizes of materials.
False
Sustainability has to do with a small part of an entire life cycle.
False
Sustainability is the fifth dimension of BIM.
False
The critical path never changes.
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 gas that was absent in the Mississippi oilfield explosion was nitrogen.
False
The initial building costs are the only numbers used in the life-cycle cost analysis.
False
The majority of homes built by D.R. Horton exceed $500,000.
False
The number one cause of jobsite accidents are electrical shocks.
False
The primary tool associated with project planning is the estimate.
False
The tracking tool for quality is the schedule
False
Waste is a relatively minor issue in construction.
False
Where to locate a crane on the job site is a relatively unimportant issue.
False
While BIM is a verb, VDC is a noun.
False
Administrative activities include permitting, submittals, inspections, and testing.
True
Arbitration can be more expensive than litigation
True
D.R. Horton grew 40% in Louisiana in 2019.
True
Excellent (S), Very good (A), Good (B+), Fairly poor (B - ), and poor (C) is the rating categories for the LEED rating system.
True
Hard hats and steel-toed shoes are examples of PPE.
True
It is important for quality control personnel be familiar with the standards associated with a number of trades.
True
Job signage is a good way to advertise the construction company.
True
Jobsite tablets have made it a lot easier for field personnel to manage every aspect of project coordination in real time
True
Keeping accurate labor records is one of the most important functions of CM's in the field.
True
LEED is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.
True
LEED stands for Leadership on Energy and Environmental Design.
True
Michael Cascio is a graduate of the LSU CM department.
True
One of the reasons for subcontractor meetings is to discuss potential conflicts.
True
Quality control is only done during a construction project.
True
Quality, along with cost and time, are the three primary elements of construction management.
True
Risk abatement involves reducing the loss potential of a risk.
True
The big advantage to Gantt chart schedules is that they are very easy to understand.
True
The use of sustainable technologies and practices creates new employment opportunities
True
There are programs available that integrate estimating, accounting, and contract administration functions into a single program.
True
Total float is the amount of time an activity can be delayed before it impacts the project's completion as planned.
True
Platinum is the lowest level of LEED certification.
False
3D CAD is the same as BIM.
False
A BIM model cannot perform clash detection before the project does to the field.
False
A zero-punch list should not be a goal of the project.
False
After quality, safety is the number-one priority when managing construction operations.
False
All construction risks have to do with jobsite events.
False
An overcrowded worksite does not affect productivity.
False
Archeological findings are not a risk of the contractor.
False
Construction actually has little to no effects on the environment and thereby, does not affect global warming.
False
Cost overruns do not need to be addressed until the project is completed.
False
If you are only a user of BIM, and not a designer, you do not need to know anything about BIM.
False
It does not make sense to do much upfront planning of the BIM model.
False
Labor availability is not a contractor risk.
False
Local government is seldom, if ever, involved in construction projects.
False
Major subcontractors and vendors do not need to attend pre-construction meeting.
False
Predicting durations is an exact science.
False
Quality impacts aesthetics, appearance, and durability, but not performance.
False
Robert Horton was the founder of D.R. Horton.
False
The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) groups together work done by many subcontractors.
False
The bid amount is converted to a project budget.
False
The biggest disadvantage to Gantt charts is that they show the interrelationship among the activities.
False
50% of the D.R. Horton construction team are graduates of the LSU CM department.
True
A BIM file contains construction details, performance characteristics, and product specs.
True
A BIM model is a 3D representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a building.
True
A BIM model serves as a shared knowledge resource for the entire design and build team.
True
A clean site is a safe site.
True
A clear expression of employee concern should be a policy component of a safety manual.
True
A company's managerial commitment should include safety.
True
A comprehensive quality control plan is the best way to control quality during construction.
True
A good win-win example is using recycled concrete as a base material for new roadways or driveways.
True
A job hazard analysis focuses on jobs and tasks.
True
Adding contingencies may be a pre-bid method to offset a risk.
True
Additional time should always be asked for when processing a change order.
True
An OSHA visit may be caused by an employee complaint.
True
An activity is a task, function, or decision that has a time commitment, or duration, associated with it.
True
An objective of sustainability is to reduce consumption of nonrenewable resources, to minimize waste, and to create better environments.
True
BIM cannot be accommodating to facility management.
True
BIM helps with consideration of alternative approaches to design and construction.
True
Back charges may be used to encourage subcontractors to clean up after themselves.
True
Behaviors of an employee are one of the things that may be changed in a robust safety program.
True
Construction impact costs may include noise control.
True
Critical path method (CPM) is the most common type of schedule used in the commercial, civil, and industrial construction industry.
True
D.R. Horton has a land development department.
True
D.R. Horton has been the #1 homebuilder since 2002.
True
D.R. Horton rotates its interns through multiple of its departments.
True
D.R. Horton's motto is "America's Builder."
True
Elimination of a risk may cause disengagement.
True
Environmental risks may delay a schedule.
True
Environmental, Economic, Social are three main benefits that result from sustainable design and construction.
True
In sustainable decision-making, the factors impacting the entire life of the project should be considered.
True
Indirect costs of injuries can be more than direct costs.
True
Liquidated damages is an agreed upon amount per day for the project finishing late.
True
Managing the many changes on a project is one of the contract administration functions.
True
Most budget problems originate from inaccurate labor estimates.
True
Most schedule glitches have to do with productivity.
True
NZE building is a theoretical concept, and there is no application in the real world.
True
One of the many reasons for a pre-construction meeting is to clarify the lines of authority and communication.
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
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
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 and safety are ultimately achieved at the labor force level.
True
Quality assurance is done prior to a project being started.
True
Risk evaluation is subjective.
True
Risk retention is a mitigation strategy.
True
Safety culture should be a part of the organizational value system of a company.
True
Site logistics (project staging) is crucial to the overall efficiency and coordination of the work.
True
Site selection and building layout is the first area where sustainability can be applied.
True
Some production activities do not actually require any physical effort.
True
Summary schedules group activities under broader headings such as mobilization, site work, foundation, and rough framing.
True
Surplus materials belong to the owner
True
TQM stands for Total Quality Management.
True
Taking advantage of the sun can be used for passive solar heating.
True
Taking corrective action is called crashing the schedule.
True
Testing of materials during construction is part of quality control.
True
The Challenger Space Shuttle was one of the examples shown.
True
The LEED rating system was developed by U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
True
The actual term of "sustainable development" expressed in the World Conservation Strategy meeting in 1980 for the first time.
True
The benefits of safety are one of the learning objectives of the first presentation.
True
The first task in contract administration is to create a contact list for every single person associated with the project.
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 major cornerstone for the ecological movement was the publication of Silent Spring by Rachel Carson in the early 1960s.
True
The need for a clear and accurate paper trail in construction is paramount.
True
The ultimate goal of jobsite management is to keep the project on schedule, within budget, and of high quality.
True
Wetlands is a risk of a contractor.
True
With BIM you get a chance to build the project in a virtual environment before you build it for real.
True
Workers should be trained on the proper use of PPE.
True
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
Enhancing indoor environmental quality is not one of the six fundamental principles of sustainable building design.
False
Entry-level CM's are seldom, if ever, used to keep up with RFI's.
False
Fiscal considerations should not enter into the reason for a safety program.
False
Hiring the right people to do the job is part of quality control.
False
One of the least important contract administration functions is the contractor getting paid on time.
False
The benefits of sustainable design and construction offer the potential to change the way in which we, as humans, face the challenges of the next decade.
True
The pre-construction meeting should include discussion about schedule issues.
True
The schedule of values represents the owner's budget.
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
The two key process tools used to track all inquires, decisions, and approvals that occur during construction are the requests for information (RFI's) and submittals.
True
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
Retainage is an amount retained by the owner from progress payments as a penalty for mistakes made by the contractor.
False
A BIM design begins with intelligent objects such as walls, roof, and windows
True
A project control system utilizes the plans, specs, estimate, and schedule.
True
A safety officer at a company must have authority to take corrective actions if a hazard is identified.
True
A stop sign is an example of an administrative control.
True
A tailgate meeting to review safety procedures is risk management.
True
Clash detection allows for the effective identification, inspection, and reporting of unintended interferences of materials and systems.
True
Not bidding on a project may be a pre-bid method to offset a risk.
True
Once a progress payment is received by the prime contractor it is obligated to promptly pay its subcontractors and vendors.
True