CM Final
Gray water is the same as drinking water.
False
The first goal of quality management is to get things done right the first time.
T
TQM stands for Total Quality Management
Testing materials during construction is part of quality control.
Change work does not involve taking on more risk.
False
Initial cost of the net-zero energy building is lower than the conventional building
False
It does not make sense to do much upfront planning of the BIM model
False
A job hazard analysis focuses on jobs and tasks
True
Part of network logic is answering the question: Which activities can be started once this activity is completed?
True
Project size may impact what type of schedule will be used.
True
Create waste is one of the six tenets of Lean.
F
Quality failure affect only cost and time
F
A BIM model cannot perform clash detection before the project goes to the field
False
A preparatory inspection is unnecessary to avoid miscues and rework
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
An overcrowded worksite does not affect productivity
False
Archeological findings are not a risk of the contractor
False
BIM cannot be accommodating to facility management.
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
Contract time is not a consideration when working on a change order.
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
Eco-friendly building materials may be obtained from anywhere in the world.
False
Four workers died in the Mississippi oilfield explosion.
False
Hazard without exposure equals risk.
False
LEED is the only building rating system worldwide.
False
Safety should not be a part of a company's mission statement.
False
Safety should only be value-based (and not rules based).
False
Social obligations are not a reason for a robust safety program
False
Submittals are totally different that RFI's.
False
Sustainability does not involve operational and maintenance
False
Sustainability does not involve using standard sizes of materials
False
The financial strength of the owner is not a risk of the prime contractor
False
The first video shown was entitled "You Can't Do That"
False
The gas that was absent in the Mississippi oilfield explosion was nitrogen
False
The number one cause of job site accidents are electrical shocks
False
The tracking tool for quality is the schedule
False
Tracking project time is not as important as tracking project cost.
False
Very seldom does a job site required temporary utilities.
False
sustainable development goals only focus on environmental development
False
Elimination is not an example of engineering controls.
Fasle
PPE stands for personal protection engineering.
Fasle
The worker on the ladder toughing the light fixture was tied off properly
Fasle
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
Which of the following is not the social benefit of sustainability
Reduce global warming
A LEAN program generates value.
T
Hard Hats and steel-toed shoes are examples of PPE
T
It is important for quality control personnel be familiar with the standards associated with a number
T
It was General Dwight D. Eisenhower who said "Plans are worthless, but planning is everything.
T
One of the reasons for a pre-construction meeting is to clarify the lines of authority and communication
T
Quality and safety are ultimately achieved at the labor force level.
T
Respect for people is one of the six tenets of Lean.
T
The Lean speakers were from Landis Construction Co. and Jack's Electric Service.
T
The Lemoine Company started construction activities in the mid-1970's.
T
The schedule of values represents the owner's budget
T
There are three close-out reports.
T
A BIM design begins with intelligent objects such as walls, roof, and windows
True
A BIM model is a 3D representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a building
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
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 inspection is a check used when tracking quality.
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
D.R. Horton has been the #1 homebuilder since 2002
True
D.R. Horton has hired over 400 interns since 2014.
True
D.R. Horton is publicly traded.
True
Employers should give workers a way to report observed hazards
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
Exposure is what makes a hazard a risk
True
Falls are the number one cause of accidents on a construction site.
True
Home office overhead a consideration when working on a change order.
True
Indoor environmental quality of a building has to do with impacts on the inhabitants comfort, health, and productivity
True
Legal obligations are one reason for a robust safety program
True
Michael Cascio is a graduate of the LSU CM department.
True
One of the reasons for a toolbox meeting is to emphasize safe work habits
True
Planning and scheduling concern two interrelated elements of construction management: strategy and time.
True
Programmable thermostats are an example of how energy consumption can be optimized.
True
Quality control is only done during a construction project
True
Quality must emanate from the highest levels of leadership and management
True
RFI logs should be kept throughout the project.
True
Summary schedules group activities under broader headings such as mobilization, site work, foundation, and rough framing.
True
Taking advantage of the sun can be used for passive solar heating
True
Taking corrective action is called crashing the schedule
True
The big advantage to Gantt chart is that they are very easy to understand
True
The superintendent is the person responsible for organizing the job site and managing construction on a daily basis.
True
The three stages of 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
There are programs available that integrate estimating, accounting, and contract administration functions into a single program.
True
Unsafe behaviors cause more safety problems than unsafe conditions
True
Weather is probably the most common and most obvious reason for work slowdown.
True
With BIM the various stages of design are classified as level of development (LOD).
True
With BIM you get a chance to build the project in a virtual environment before you build it for real.
True
it is important to develop a standardized risk assessment approach that can be applied to each project
True
liquidated damages is an agreed upon amount per day for the project finishing late.
True
A project may go forward without paperwork
false
Gantt charts are also known as network diagrams
false
John Manion works for Boh Brothers in their Broad work division.
false
Total float is the amount of time an activity can be delayed before it impacts the project's completion as planned.
True
Managing the many changes on a project is one of the contract administration functions
true
the first rule on construction management is "read the contract."
true
A LEAN program, once initiated, is good for many years without improvement.
F
A change order adjustment amount does not include general overhead and profit.
F
A claim can only be made after the project is complete.
F
A zero-punch list should not be a goal of the project.
F
AHJ does not include permits and inspections.
F
Attic stock and extra materials belong to the contractor.
F
Baton Rouge was on the map of LCI (Lean Construction Institute) Communities of Practice.
F
Because every project is different, quality does not happen on purpose.
F
Commissioning does not include testing of life safety systems.
F
Continuous improvement is not one of the six tenets of Lean.
F
Contractor close-out reports are not meant to be given to the estimating department.
F
Entry-level CM's are seldom, if ever, used to keep up with RFI's.
F
Hiring the right people to do the job is part of quality control.
F
LCI member companies produced less than 10% of the total construction revenue in 2019.
F
LEAN concepts came from the General Motors management principles.
F
Major subcontractors and vendors do not need to attend a pre-construction meeting.
F
One of the detriments of LEAN is decreased productivity.
F
One of the eight LEAN wastes hurrying.
F
One of the eight LEAN wastes lack of motion.
F
PPE stands for protecting people every time.
F
Quality impacts aesthetics, appearance, and durability, but not performance.
F
Safety is not one of The Lemoine Company's core ideologies.
F
Submittal of shop drawings is part of quality assurance.
F
The Construction close-out does not include commissioning.
F
The Lemoine Company has a term called "LIFE" which stands for "Living an Injury Free Environment."
F
The Lemoine Company works in various construction industries, including single family residential.
F
There are 10 tenets of LEAN.
F
Unfortunately, a more dangerous work environment is one of the results of Lean.
F
The bid amount is converted to a project budget
False
Which stage of the building life cycle is responsible for higher energy consumption?
Operation
Which of the following is not part of the LEED credit category
Outdoor environmental quality
"Standardize" is one of the 5 S's.
T
AHJ stands for local Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
T
Application for payments is made on an AIA G702 form.
T
As-built drawings are part of contract close-out.
T
Budget is not a factor to be considered when setting the quality standard
T
Collaboration of communication and activities is part of a Lean project delivery.
T
Commissioning includes HVAC testing.
T
Contract close-out includes final payment.
T
Contracting with the subcontractors is part of quality assurance.
T
Contractor close-out has to do with reporting back to the company about how the job went.
T
LEAN thinking demands a mindset of continuous improvement.
T
Labor costs are directly impacted by a construction company's safety record.
T
Lean Project Delivery results in minimizing waste and rework.
T
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.
T
Lean results in more completions under budget.
T
Managing the many changes on a project is one of the contract administration functions.
T
One of the benefits of LEAN is a safer environment.
T
One of the eight LEAN wastes is defects.
T
One of the reasons for a toolbox meeting is to emphasize safe work habits.
T
Quality assurance is done prior to a project being started.
T
Quality is defined as meeting or exceeding the requirements established in the design documents
T
Quality is one of The Lemoine Company's core ideologies.
T
Quality, along with cost and time, are the three primary elements of construction management.
T
Steel beams are an example of a construction product that requires a shop drawing.
T
Substantial completion is part of contract close-out.
T
The Lemoine Company five close-out objectives include substantial completion.
T
The Lemoine Company has a program called LEAP, which stands for Lemoine Engineering Advancement Program.
T
The acronym DOWNTIME represents the eight wastes of LEAN.
T
The correct tools and equipment are necessary for workers to get the job right the first time
T
The pre-construction meeting should include discussion about schedule issues.
T
The purpose of The Lemoine Company is to achieve excellence.
T
D.R. Horton rotates its interns through multiple of its departments.
True
D.R. Horton's motto is "America's Builder."
True
Keeping accurate labor records is one of the most important functions of CM's in the field
True
Risk evaluation is subjective
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
one definition of "sustainable' is meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
True
the ultimate goal of job site management is to keep the project on schedule, within budget, and of high quality
True
Which of the following may impact human health, comfort, and productivity in an indoor environment?
All of the choices; Material and finishes, Household cleaning products, Radon
It was an LSU building where the architect undersized the door openings in order to keep the artsy effect.
False
Sustainability is the fifth dimension of the BIM
False
The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) groups together work done by many subcontractors
False
A tailgate meeting to review safety procedures is a risk management
True
John Manion's company does industrial, commercial, and institutional construction work.
True
One of the least important contract administration functions is the contractor getting paid on time.
false
The financial strength of a subcontractor is not a risk of the prime contractor
false
equipment rentals is not a consideration when working on a change order
false
regulatory compliance will never cause a change order
false
the contractor selects the contract form
false
A change of process should trigger a training
true
An OSHA visit may be caused by an employee complaint.
true
An objective of sustainability is to reduce consumption of nonrenewable resources, to minimize waste, and to create better environments.
true
Arbitration can be more expensive than litigation.
true
Contract administration is all about managing the business details and relationships
true
One of the results of a robust safety program is that workers believe they have a right to a safe workplace
true
Surplus materials belong to the owner
true
