CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 2342
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS USED TO MONITOR THE SAFETY OF A PROJECT?
POTENTIAL RISK ID
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS REPRESENTS THE BID SELECTION CRITERIA USED TO EVALUATE PROJECT BIDS?
*. LOW BID, BEST-VALUE, AND QUALIFICATIONS-BASED
THERE ARE NOW _______ STANDARD DIVISIONS DIVIDED INTO _______ SUBGROUPS IN THE 2004 CSI MASTERFORMAT SYSTEM.
*49/5
WHAT IS AN EXAMPLE OF EFFECTIVE SPEAKING? DON'T ASSIGN SPECIFIC TIMING TO TASKS IGNORE NON-VERBAL CUES SPEAK WITH BROAD STATEMENTS ASK FOR SPECIFICS AND CLARIFICATIONS
*ASK FOR SPECIFICS AND CLARIFICATIONS
WHAT IS COMMITTED SPEAKING?
*SPEAKING WITH INTENTION AND USING SPECIFIC WORDS TO CONVEY YOUR EXACT MEANING
SELECT THE CORRECT CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER OF THESE MILESTONES.
*SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION, CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, FINAL COMPLETION FINAL COMPLETION, FINAL INSPECTION, PUNCH OUT COMMISSIONING, CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, OWNER MOVE-IN OWNER MOVE-IN, PUNCH OUT, FINAL INSPECTION
HOW IS VULNERABILITY-BASED TRUST RELATED TO ACCOUNTABILITY WITHIN THE TEAM?
*TEAM MEMBERS SHOULD CHECK IN WITH ONE ANOTHER TO SEE HOW THINGS ARE GOING
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID?
*THE PROJECT ESTIMATE
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP?
*WE LEAD PEOPLE AND MANAGE THINGS
WITH __________ THE OWNER MAY CHOOSE TO EVALUATE THE DESIGN AS PART OF THE QUALIFICATIONS - IT ISN'T COMPLETED YET AND DIFFERENT COMPETITORS MAY HAVE DIFFERENT DESIGNS.
. *BVS
With BIM, there are 4 basic stages of design (chapter 5). Which LOD is equivalent to design development? 350 100 200 300 500 400
100 xxxxxx
WHAT ARE BACK CHARGES? A FINE CHARGED TO THE CONTRACTOR BY THE SUBCONTRACTOR FOR A FAILURE TO PROVIDE A CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT A CHARGE ISSUED BY SOME CONTRACTORS TO SUBCONTRACTORS FOR FAILURE TO CLEAN THEIR WORKING SPACE AND REMOVE THEIR WASTE FROM THE SITE A CHARGE SENT BACK TO THE OWNER FROM THE CONTRACTOR WITH A PROMISE TO REMEDY THE COST OF THE FINE CHARGES ORIGINALLY INTENDED FOR SUBCONTRACTORS THAT THE CONTRACTOR ENDS UP HAVING TO PAY
A CHARGE ISSUED BY SOME CONTRACTORS TO SUBCONTRACTORS FOR FAILURE TO CLEAN THEIR WORKING SPACE AND REMOVE THEIR WASTE FROM THE SITE
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF A CRITICAL PATH SCHEDULE? A CRITICAL PATH SCHEDULE HAS NO END DATE ON THE PATH. A CRITICAL PATH SCHEDULE HAS ZERO DAYS OF FLOAT ON THE PATH. A CRITICAL PATH SCHEDULE CAN EASILY BE SHOWN ON A GANTT CHART. A CRITICAL PATH SCHEDULE IS THE SHORTEST PATH OF A SCHEDULE.
A CRITICAL PATH SCHEDULE HAS ZERO DAYS OF FLOAT ON THE PATH.
WHAT IS A LAYDOWN AREA? THE NEXT AREA PREPPED FOR PLACING CONCRETE A SPACE DESIGNED FOR MOCK-UP BUILDINGS A SPACE SET ASIDE FOR LABORERS WHO FEEL FAINT TO LIE DOWN A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA ON SITE USED FOR SORTING OUT LARGE ORDERS
A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA ON SITE USED FOR SORTING OUT LARGE ORDERS
THE NUMBER ONE REASON EMPOYEES STAY WITH THEIR COMPANIES FOR A LONG TIME IS WORKING FOR (ANSWER ALL THAT APPLY)
A PERSON WHO LISTENS TO THEIR IDEAS BUT DOES NOT COACH THEM A PERSON WHO ACKNOWLEDGES THEM AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS
SELECT THE BEST DEFINITION OF PUNCH LIST.
A PROCESS OF TESTING AND CHECKING ALL EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS WITHIN THE FACILITY AT THE END OF A PROJECT RECORD DRAWINGS COMPLETED BY THE CONTRACTOR AND TURNED OVER TO THE OWNER AT THE END OF THE PROJECT THAT IDENTIFY CHANGES TO ORIGINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS *MINOR ADJUSTMENTS, REPAIRS, AND WORK ITEMS THAT MUST BE COMPLETED THE POINT AT WHICH ALL PUNCH LIST WORK HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND THE OWNER CAN OCCUPY OR TAKE POSSESSION OF THE NEW FACILITY
WHAT IS ONE TYPE OF NETWORK DIAGRAM? ACTIVITY-ON-BACKWARD PASS ACTIVITY-ON-DATE ACTIVITY-ON-DOT ACTIVITY-ON-NODE
ACTIVITY-ON-NODE
TAXES, OVERHEAD, AND PROFIT IN AN ESTIMATE ARE COMMONLY DESCRIBED BY WHAT TERM? INDIRECT COST TAKEOFF OVERHEAD ADD-ONS
ADD=ONS
HE DESIGN TEAM (ARCHITECT, ENGINEER(S), ETC.) ARE PRIMARILY RESPONSIBLE FOR WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
ADVISING THE OWNER REGARDING THE CHARACTER AND IMAGE OF THE PROJECT ASSISTING THE OWNER IN SELECTION OF PRODUCTS THAT MEET THE PROGRAM AND THE BUDGET DEVELOPING GRAPHIC SOLUTIONS TO PROJECT PROBLEMS
A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY WILL BE ISSUED AFTER WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES?
AFTER THE CONTRACTORS GET THEIR FINAL PAYMENT AFTER THE OWNER MOVES INTO THE CONSTRUCTED BUILDING *AFTER THE CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION IS ISSUED AFTER PROJECT PUNCHOUT
BIM allows which of the following ... All the choices None of the choices Scheduling coordination Clash detection Site mobilization Electronic collaboration Future O & M of the project
ALL
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS DESCRIBE HOW THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM WILL GO ABOUT ACCOMPLISHING THEIR TASK? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) BY DEVELOPING A LIST OF QUESTIONS AND NEEDED CLARIFICATIONS BY VISITING THE PROJECT SITE BY THOROUGHLY REVIEWING THE PLANS AND SPECS BY ATTENDING THE PREBID MEETING
ALL
Which of the following are ways to increase the use of daylighting in a building? (select all that apply) Skylights Light shelves Window placement Reflective surfaces Sun-sensitive light fixtures
ALL
HOW CAN AN OWNER BENEFIT FROM ALTERNATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS? LESS WASTE IMPROVED SCHEDULE GREATER VALUE ALL OF THE ANSWER CHOICES
ALL OF THE ANSWER CHOICES
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT ON THE AGENDA IN A PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE? WORK HOURS ALL OF THE OTHER ANSWER CHOICES ARE INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION SCHEDULE ISSUES SITE SECURITY
ALL OF THE OTHER ANSWER CHOICES ARE INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA
WHEN A PARTICULAR MATERIAL OR PRODUCT IS NOT KNOWN AT THE TIME OF THE ESTIMATE, THE ESTIMATOR WILL USE WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING TO COMPLETE ITS ESTIMATE? AN ESTIMATED UNIT PRICE NONE OF THE OTHER ANSWER CHOICES, THE MISSING MATERIAL/PRODUCT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ESTIMATE. A UNIT PRICE FOR A SIMILAR MATERIAL/PRODUCT AN ALLOWANCE SHARED WITH THE OWNER, OR EVEN SUPPLIED BY THE OWNER
AN ALLOWANCE SHARED WITH THE OWNER, OR EVEN SUPPLIED BY THE OWNER
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE THREE LEVELS OF SKILL DEVELOPED IN THE MIDDLE AGES?
APPRENTICE, JOURNEYMAN, MASTER
WHEN DOES A COMPREHENSIVE QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN NEED TO BE IN PLACE? WHEN THE CONTRACT IS AWARDED BEFORE GROUND IS BROKEN ON THE PROJECT IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PROJECT BEGINS CONSTRUCTION NONE OF THE OTHER ANSWER CHOICES
BEFORE GROUND IS BROKEN ON THE PROJECT
COST MODELS SHOULD BE CREATED (ANSWER ALL THAT APPLY) BETWEEN DESIGN DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS BETWEEN THE FEASIBILTIY ESTIMATE AND CONCEPT DRAWINGS AFTER CONSTRUCTION COMMENCES PRIOR TO THE CONTRACT PRICE BEING ESTABLISHED BUT AFTER THE CONCEPT ESTIMATE IS CREATED
BETWEEN DESIGN DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS BETWEEN THE FEASIBILTIY ESTIMATE AND CONCEPT DRAWINGS
The method of implementing BIM is where all project information is loaded into one database to create a single-package BIM is called ______. 3D CAD Distributed repository Interoperability Central repository
CENTRAL REPOSITORY
What is the process for identifying unintended material or system interference in a construction project? Interoperability Clash detection Prefabrication Means and methods
CLASH DETECTION
WHAT ARE BENEFITS OF USING CONCEPTUAL ESTIMATING? (ANSWER ALL THAT APPLY) IT HELPS THE CONTRACTOR PROCESS CHANGE ORDERS AND SUBMITTALS IT HELPS CLIENTS AND ARCHITECTS TRACK THE IMPACTS OF DESIGN AS IT DEVELOPS IT ALLOWS THE SCHEDULE TO BE EXTENED IT GIVES THE OWNER COST CERTAINTY MUCH EARLIER IN THE DESIGN PROCESS
COST CERTAINTY MUCH EARLIER IN THE DESIGN PROCESS
Match the material with the appropriate category.
Carpeting with polymer fibers made from water bottles. Recycled material Salvaged wood beam refinished as a wall-mounted shelf Reclaimed/salvaged material Water-based Enamel Paint Low emitting material Lumber with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative/Texas stamp Certified Wood Material Bamboo floor tiles Rapidly Renewable material Limestone from Texas Stone Supply, LLC in Granbury, TX Locally/Regionally Sourced Material
AN ELECTRONIC PEN-SHAPED STYLUS OR MOUSE CURSER USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH SOFTWARE TO ASSIST THE TAKE-OFF TASK IS A _________. TAKE-OFF WIZARD ELECTRONIC COUNTER DIGITIZER PENDULUM
DIGITIZER
The method of implementing BIM such that the BIM model has access to a collection of separate databases maintained within their independent programs is called ________. Central repository Interoperability 3D CAD Distributed repository
DISTRIBUTED repository
Which of the following is an example of Social Performance? Job training Unemployment rates Health impacts Diverse labor force participation Recycling trends
Diverse Labor Force Participation
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS USED TO MONITOR THE COST OF A PROJECT?
ESTIMATE
The most significant difference between BIM and CAD is which of the following? BIM is designed by the construction industry for the construction industry. Each of the inserted objects in a BIM carries intelligent information about the object. BIM creates a three-dimensional model and a virtual environment. BIM is much more user-friendly for inputting information. None of these choices
Each of the inserted objects in a BIM carries intelligent information about the object.
IF YOU SPEND TIME AND EFFORT TO REQUEST AN INCREASE IN TIME FOR THE PROJECT DUE TO A DELAY AND YOU DO NOT GET IT, IT IS A TOTAL WASTE OF TIME.
F
IN A LUMP SUM CONTRACT, IF THE PROJECT FINISHES UNDER BUDGET, THE OWNER DOES NOT NEED TO RELEASE THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACT TO THE OWNER.
F
IN CONSTRUCTION, A PROGRAM IS A SET OF INSTRUCTIONS TELLING THE CONTRACTOR HOW TO BUILD THE BUILDING.
F
PRICE AND REPUTATION ARE THE TWO CRITERIA THAT WILL DETERMINE WHO WINS THE COMPETITION FOR A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
F
SECOND LEVEL 'PLAYERS' IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY EXERCISE GREAT INFLUENCE ON A PROJECT THROUGH DIRECT CONTRACTS WITH THE OWNER, DESIGNER AND CONTRACTOR.
F
SECURITY MEASURES AND ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE REQUIRED BY THE CONTRACT BUT IT IS UP TO THE OWNER TO DECIDE WHAT MEASURES ARE TO BE TAKEN. True False
F
SUBCONTRACTORS TYPICALLY CONTRACT DIRECTLY WITH THE OWNER FOR SPECIAL OR TRADE SPECIFIC WORK.
F
WHEN MAKING THE COMPARISONS BETWEEN THE VARIOUS ITEMS ACTUAL COSTS VERSUS THEIR ESTIMATED COSTS, IT IS IMPORTANT FOR EACH ITEM TO COME IN WITHIN BUDGET. True False
F
With BIM. What does 7D mean? Model Estmating Scheduling Sustainbility Facility Management
FACILITY MANAGEMENT
BIM and VDC are the same thing. True False
FALSE
The design intent and construction models are prepared by a contractor to communicate design information. True False
FALSE
The use of plants and trees can reduce the cost of landscaping. True False
False
THERE ARE FIVE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SECTORS, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS ONE OF THEM?
HEAVY CIVIL
ACCOUNTABILITY (ANSWER ALL THAT APPLY)
IS A KEY INGREDIENT IN BUILDING A TRUSTING ENVIRONMENT IS A CRUCIAL ELEMENT OF SUCCESSFUL TEAMING REQUIRES US TO BE AWARE OF DELIVERY TICKETS AND SCHEDULES IS A PEERLESS BOTTOM UP PROCESS TO APPLY AT PRESSURE POINTS
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE THE PRIMARY TYPES OF ENGINEERS THAT WOULD LEND THEIR EXPERTISE TO A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT?
MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL STRUCTURAL CIVIL
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE PART OF THE STEPS OF THE DESIGN PROCESS. (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
MOCK-UPS SCHEMATIC DESIGN CONTRACT DOCUMENTS DESIGN DEVELOPMENT SHOP DRAWINGS
Risk allocation is an example of _____. Risk mitigation
Risk Mitigation
WHICH ONE OF THE BELOW IS A DIRECT COST? INSURANCE JOB TRAILER BONDS SUBCONTRACTS
SUBCONTRACTS
WHAT IS A CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE? SUMMARY OF PROBABLE COSTS OF MATERIALS, LABOR, AND EQUIPMENT MACHINE USED IN THE FIELD NONE OF THE OTHER ANSWER CHOICES A TYPE OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY OF PROBABLE COSTS OF MATERIALS, LABOR, AND EQUIPMENT
A WELL-DEFINED PROJECT SCOPE IS A KEY ELEMENT IN THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
T
BACK CHARGES REFER TO THE MONEY THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR CHARGES FOR THE WORK PERFORMED DUE TO THE FAILURE OF A SUBCONTRACTOR. True False
T
COST CODES ARE USED TO TRACK THE WORK ITEMS CONTRIBUTING TO THE OVERALL PROJECT COSTS AND ALL JOB INFORMATION HAVING TO DO WITH COST WILL BE TRACKED USING THESE CODES.
T
SUBCONTRACTORS ARE INDEPENDENT OPERATORS WITH THEIR OWN SCHEDULES AND OTHER PROJECT BESIDES YOURS - A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER NEEDS TO BE AWARE OF THIS WHEN PREPARING OR ALTERING A SCHEDULE. True False
T
THE ACTUAL FORMS THAT THE CONTRACTOR WILL FILL OUT AND SUBMIT ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BIDDERS UPON REQUEST.
T
THE INVITATION TO BID WILL BE IN LETTER FORM AND WILL BE SENT TO CONTRACTORS WITH WHOM THE OWNER HAS ALREADY WORKED OR CONTRACTORS WHO HAVE A GOOD REPUTATION FOR THE PROJECT TYPE.
T
THE PROJECT CONTROL CYCLE BEGINS WITH ______ AND ENDS WITH _______. THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PROJECT PLAN; PROJECT DEBRIEFING, DOCUMENTATION, REPORTING, AND EVALUATION OF RESULTS DEVELOPMENT OF A PROJECT PLAN; ADJUSTMENTS REPORTING AND EVALUATION; MONITORING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF BENCHMARKS; EVALUATION OF CORRECTIVE OPTIONS
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PROJECT PLAN; PROJECT DEBRIEFING, DOCUMENTATION, REPORTING, AND EVALUATION OF RESULTS
THE TERM 'TAKEOFF' IS BEST DESCRIBED BY WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING? THE PROCESS OF ABANDONING THE JOB OF THE CONTRACTOR THE PROCESS OF ESTABLISHING THE COST THE PROCESS OF QUANTIFYING MATERIALS, LABOR, AND EQUIPMENT THE PROCESS OF ESTABLISHING THE OVERHEAD
THE PROCESS OF QUANTIFYING MATERIALS, LABOR, AND EQUIPMENT
IN ORDER FOR WORKERS TO DO THEIR JOBS CORRECTLY THE FIRST TIME, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING WILL THEY NEED? (ANSWER ALL THAT ARE CORRECT) THE PROPER SKILLS THE NECESSARY LEVEL OF EXPERTISE ADEQUATE SUPERVISION THE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO PERFORM THE TASK
THE PROPER SKILLS THE NECESSARY LEVEL OF EXPERTISE ADEQUATE SUPERVISION THE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO PERFORM THE TASK
VALUE ENGINEERING HAS WHAT AFFECT ON A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT?
THE VALUE IS ENGINEERED BY THE RATIO OF THE PROJECT COST TO THE SQUARE FOOT OF THE FLOOR AREA ALL THE VALUABLE ITEMS ARE ENGINEERED OUT OF THE PROJECT *ALTERNATE MATERIALS OR MEANS AND METHODS ARE EMPLOYED THAT SAVES THE OWNER MONEY WITHOUT LOWERING THE VALUE OF THE PROJECT ALL THE PROBLEMS OF THE SITE WORK ARE IDENTIFIED AND FACTORED
THE ESTIMATING PROCESS IS BEST DESCRIBED BY WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING? THE PROCESS OF DETERMINING WHAT MATERIALS ARE USED IN A BUILDING PROJECT THE PROCESS OF DETERMINING THE PROJECT BID PRICE THE PROCESS USED TO GAUGE THE QUALITY OF THE WORKMANSHIP THE PROCESS THAT DETERMINES THE RATE OF RETURN ON A BUILDING PROJECT
THER PROCESS OF DETERMING THE PROJECT BID PRICE
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT CONSIDERED A DIRECT COST? MATERIALS TRASH AND DEBRIS REMOVAL THESE ARE ALL CONSIDERED DIRECT COSTS EQUIPMENT LABOR
TRASH AND DEBRIS REMOVAL
BIM has the capability to integrate project-related data such as time and cost within a 3d, 4d, and 5d model. True False
TRUE
WHEN DO YOU KNOW THE TRUE ACCURACY OF YOUR ESTIMATE? NONE OF THE OTHER ANSWER CHOICES WHEN THE PROJECT IS COMPLETE AND ALL ACTUAL COSTS ARE KNOWN AS SOON AS YOU COMPLETE THE ESTIMATE AS SOON AS THE ARCHITECT PRESENTS YOU WITH THE ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
WHEN THE PROJECT IS COMPLETE AND ALL ACTUAL COSTS ARE KNOWN
WHAT IS ONE BENEFIT OR A WEBCAM? OTHER COMPANIES CAN CRITIQUE OW WELL OR POORLY YOUR PROJECT IS GOING MANAGEMENT CAN STAY IN BED LONGER WORK CAN BE VIEWED IN REAL TIME IT CAN IDENTIFY BLEMISHES AND MISTAKES ON THE BUILDING THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO SEE CLOSE UP
WORK CAN BE VIEWED IN REAL TIME
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING FORMS IS USED TO SEEK INFORMATION ON CONTRACT DOCUMENTS? RFI CHANGE ORDER SCHEDULE OF VALUES ARBITRATION
XXXXXSCHEDULE OF VALUES
AN RFI (ANSWER ALL THAT APPLY) IS ALWAYS EASILY PROCESSED AND ANSWERED QUICKLY IS A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION OF A SECTION OF THE PLANS OR SPECIFICAITONS STANDS FOR REQUEST FOR INITIATION ASKS THE OWNER FOR CLARIFICATION FOR A FUTURE TEAM MEETING TIME AND PLACE
XXXXXXIS A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION OF A SECTION OF THE PLANS OR SPECIFICAITONS STANDS FOR REQUEST FOR INITIATION
The only risks that need to be identified for risk management purposes are those that deal with cost and delays to the schedule. True False
false
WHO BENEFITS MOST FROM FEASIBILITY STUDIES? ENGINEER ARCHITECT OWNER CONTRACTOR NONE OF THE OTHER ANSWER CHOICES
owner
THE __________ IS HELD TO ESTABLISH THE RULES BY WHICH THE PROJECT IS GOING TO BE GOVERNED AND TO CLARIFY THE LINES OF AUTHORITY AND COMMUNICATION. NONE OF THE OTHER ANSWER CHOICES THE SITE VISIT THE PRE-BID CONFERENCE THE PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE
preconstruction conference
THE TWO MAIN GOALS OF A SAFETY PLAN ARE _______ AND _______? MANAGE PERSONNEL / EQUIPMENT CONTROL COST / TIME PREVENT HAZARDS / MITIGATE HAZARDS REDUCE REWORK / CALLBACK NONE OF THE OTHER ANSWER CHOICES
prevent hazards/mitigate hazards
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS USED TO MONITOR THE SCOPE OF A PROJECT?
project program
WHAT DO YOU CALL QUALITY MANAGEMENT ADDRESSED AT THE PROCESS LEVEL THAT DEALS WITH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES? PROJECT LEVEL FUNCTION QUALITY CONTROL QUALITY ASSURANCE QUALITY ASSISTANCE FUNCTION ALL OF THE ANSWER CHOICES
quality assurance
Match up the following percentages of construction waste. - A. B. C. D. Renovation waste - A. B. C. D. Demolition - A. B. C. D. Construlction waste - A. B. C. D. Waste waste (hint: 0%) A. 40% B. 15% C. 0% (we had to have a 4th choice - this is a freebie) D. 45%
renovation 40% demolition 45% constuction waste 15% waste waste 0%
A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF MONEY OWED TO THE CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTORS WITHHELD FROM EACH PAYMENT IS LOST WAGES RETAINAGE LOST PROFIT WITHHELD PAYMENTS NONE OF THE OTHER ANSWER CHOICES
retainage
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS USED TO MONITOR THE TIME OF A PROJECT?
schedule
WHICH TOOL IS USED TO TRACK PROJECT TIME AND PROGRESS THROUGHOUT THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS? CLOCK BUDGET PROJECT SCOPE SCHEDULE
schedule
DATA, SAMPLES, DETAILS, COLORS, OR PRODUCT LITERATURE ISSUED TO THE ARCHITECT FOR APPROVAL ARE KNOWN AS (ANSWER ALL THAT APPLY) CONTRACT DOCUMENTS SUBMITTALS RFIs SHOP DRAWINGS
submittals
A METHOD OF SENDING THE MESSAGE TO EVERYONE THAT QUALITY IS IMPORTANT FOR THE COMPANY IS TO CREATE INCENTIVES AND REWARDS FOR QUALITY WORK THAT ARE A PART OF THE QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN.
true
IN MOST CASES, IT WILL BE THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE THAT THE WORKFORCE IS PREPARED AND MOTIVATED. True False
true
If a contractor finds a project to be too risky, it always has the option to not bid on it. True False
true
Some sustainable practices make common sense. True False
true
The contractor can assess risks before it even bids on the project by reviewing the contract requirements among other items
true
Which of the following is an example of Environmental Performance? Average commute times Tax revenues to municipalities Water usage Public transportation use
water usage XXXX
HOW DO YOU DETERMINE THE OVERALL PROJECT DURATION? COMPLETE A FORWARD PASS ON YOUR NETWORK LOGIC DIAGRAM ADD UP ALL THE DURATIONS ASSIGNED DURING THE SCHEDULING STAGE AND MULTIPLY BY 0.75 TO ACCOUNT FOR ACTIVITIES OCCURRING SIMULTANEOUSLY ADD UP ALL THE DURATIONS CREATED DURING THE SCHEDULING STAGE NONE OF THE OTHER ANSWER CHOICES ONLY USE THE LENGTH OF THE PROJECT ALLOWED IN THE CONTRACT
xxxNone of the other answers
THE NETWORK DIAGRAM OF CHOICE IN THE INDUSTRY IS THE AOA NETWORK DIAGRAM AON NETWORK DIAGRAM NONE OF THE OTHER A GANTT CHART WORK BREANSWER CHOICESKDOWN STRUCTURE (WBS)
xxxxxNONE OF THE OTHER A AON
AN ORGANIZATIONAL TOOL UTILIZED BY THE CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR TO CREATE THE BASIC BUILDING BLOCKS OF BOTH THE ESTIMATE AND SCHEDULE IS CALLED A UNIFORMAT STRUCTURE MASTERFORMAT STRUCTURE SCOPE DEFINITION WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE
xxxxxx masterformat structure
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A TYPE OF ESTIMATE MENTIONED IN THE BOOK? PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE DETAILED ESTIMATE FINAL ESTIMATE CONCEPTUAL ESTIMATE
xxxxxxCONCEPTUAL ESTIMATE
WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE DOCUMENT THAT ESTABLISHES THE TEMPLATE FOR MEASURING WORK PROGRESS AS IT RELATES TO REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT? SCHEDULE OF VALUES APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT PAY REQUEST CONTINUATION SHEET REQUEST FOR RETAINAGE
xxxxxxapplication for payment
HOW DOES LOW-BID MENTALITY CHALLENGE THE ABILITY FOR THE AEC INDUSTRY TO MAKE CULTURAL SHIFTS?
*ALL OF THE ANSWER CHOICES THERE'S NO ROOM FOR ANY REAL VALUE GENERATION IT HINDERS THE ABILITY TO OPTIMIZE THE CLIENT'S RETURN ON INVESTMENT IT LIMITS INNOVATIVE SOLUTION FINDING
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS BEST DESCRIBES A BID BOND INSTRUMENT?
*AN INSTRUMENT TO PROTECT THE OWNER FROM HAVING TO PAY EXTRA TO GET THE WORK DONE IF THE BIDDER WITH THE LOWEST BID DECIDES NOT TO DO THE PROJECT
WITH __________ THE CONTRACTORS ARE BASING THEIR BIDS ON THEIR OWN UNIQUE STRATEGIES FOR COMPLETING THE WORK.
*LOW-BID
According to the EPA, buildings in the US account for ... 37% total CO2 emissions 39% total CO2 emissions 39% total energy use 38% total electricity use 38% total energy use
39% total energy use
The construction project manager has a continuing job of _____? Accepting the responsibility for the outcome - whether good or bad Evaluating situations Making decisions Assessing risks All the choices
All of the choices
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SAFETY ON THE JOBSITE? (ANSWER ALL THAT ARE CORRECT) THE SUPERINTENDENT THE OWNER THE PROJECT MANAGER ALL ON THE JOB SITE
All on job site wrongZXXXX
Which of the following is not a fundamental principle of sustainable building design according to the National Institute of Building Sciences? Optimize recycling Protect and conserve water Enhance indoor environmental quality Optimize energy use
Enhance indoor environmental quality XXXXXX
A PROJECT TEAM USES CRASHING TO ACCELERATE ACTIVITIES TO OFFSET THE EFFECTS OF A DELAYED SCHEDULE AND DOES NOT ADD COSTS TO THE BUDGET True False
F
HISTORICALLY, THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY HAS BEEN LOOKED ON AS INCREDIBLY EFFICIENT, SAFE AND TIME SAVING.
F
Buildings are accredited and professionals are certified. True False
False
China is still 81% dependent on fossil fuels for heating homes, running vehicles, powering industry and manufacturing, and providing electricity. True False
False
Contractors need to be aware of sustainability concepts in order to improve their profits. True False
False
Political/legal/regulatory risks are so unpredictable and pretty much impossible for the contractor to anticipate so it is basically a waste of the contractor's time to try and predict them.
False
SINCE PERSONAL SAFETY OF INDIVIDUALS IS A GOAL OF THE SAFETY PLAN, THE SUPERINTENDENT HAS TO ENFORCE STRINGENT RULES REGARDING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PPE BUT DOES NOT HAVE TO FURNISH PPE TO EVERY WORKER ACCORDING TO WHAT IS NEEDED FOR THE JOB.
False
THE GOAL OF THE CONSTRUCTION TEAM IS TO CONSTRUCT THE PROJECT WITH NO COMPLAINTS, DEFECTS, OR FAILURES.
False
The LEED sustainability standards are the only recognized sustainability standards in the world. True False
False
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT NECESSARILY A CHARACTERISTIC NEEDED FOR AN ESTIMATOR? IS A PERFECTIONIST AT THE TASK LEVEL HAS GOOD VISUALIZATION SKILLS IS KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS IS ADEPT AT OPERATING CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
IS ADEPT AT OPERATING CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
WHAT IS A TYPICAL PERIOD OF TIME USED IN A SHORT-INTERVAL SCHEDULE? NONE OF THE OTHER ANSWER CHOICES THREE MONTHS ONE DAY ONE WEEK THREE WEEKS
None
Which of the following is not considered unpredictable? None of the choices Design and environmental risks Prebid and financing risks Building a prison close to a residential area Political/legal/regulatory/construction risks
None of the choices
WHICH IS NOT A FACTOR THAT NEGATIVELY IMPACTS CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTIVITY? CROWDED WORK SPACES ON SITE MEETINGS WITH THE OWNER POOR SUPERVISION OR LACK OF SUPERVISION CHANGES IN THE WORK PLAN
ON SITE MEETINGS WITH THE OWNER
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY STANDARDS IN THE UNITED STATES ARE DEFINED BY WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS? IMF OSHA AIA ASTM
OSHA
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A FUNCTION OF DIRECT LABOR COST IN A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT? PRODUCTIVITY CREW SIZE PROFIT THE OWNER MAKES WAGE RATE
PROFIT THE OWNER MAKES
WHAT ARE THREE POSITIONS THAT TYPICALLY MAKE UP MEMBERS OF THE ON-SITE MANAGEMENT TEAM?
PROJECT ENGINEER, FOREMAN, ESTIMATOR ESTIMATOR, PAYROLL, HUMAN RESOURCES *SUPERINTENDENT, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT, PROJECT ENGINEER ESTIMATOR, CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR, AND PAYROLL
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE USED TO CONTROL WHICH PRIMARY TRACKING ELEMENT IN A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT? SCOPE COST TIME PROJECT QUALITY
PROJECT QUALITY
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A COST CATEGORY IN THE CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE? LABOR EQUIPMENT PROPERTY MATERIAL
PROPERTY
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING DOES NOT HAVE A DIRECT IMPACT ON A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT? PROJECT LOCATION PROXIMITY TO RESTAURANTS ON WEEKENDS WEATHER CONDITIONS PROJECT OWNER
PROXIMITY TO RESTAURANTS ON WEEKENDS
A SHOP DRAWING IS TYPICALLY PRODUCED BY THE SUBCONTRACTOR OR VENDOR OWNER GENERAL CONTRACTOR'S CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR ARCHITECT
SUBCONTRACTOR OR VENDOR
ULTIMATELY, WHO WILL ESTABLISH THE LEVEL OF QUALITY FOR A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT? THE PRIME CONTRACTOR THE WORKFORCE THE OWNER THE DESIGN TEAM THE SPECIFICATIONS WRITER
XXXXXThe Prime contractor
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A PRIMARY FOCUS OF A CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION MEETING? REVIEW WORK PROGRESS UPDATED SCHEDULE CHANGES REVIEW THE OWNER'S PROPOSED BUDGET ADDRESS ANY DISCREPANCIES IN THE PLANS AND SPECS CLARIFY ANY PROCEDURAL QUESTIONS
REVIEW THE OWNER'S PROPOSED BUDGET
The Building Process Life Cycle involves 6 stages. Place these in the correct order.
Raw Material Manufacture Transport purchase Use and Maintain disposal
TBL does not incorporate which of the following sustainable concepts? Economic Performance Social Performance Recycle/Reuse Performance Environmental Performance
Recycle/Reuse Performance
WHAT DOES SWPPP STAND FOR? STORM, WATER, PIPES, AND PLUMBING PLAN STORM WARNING PREDICTION AND PREVENTION PLAN STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN STORM WATER POLLUTION PLUMBING PLAN
STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
Match the following with the appropriate risk mitigation strategy ... Risk Retention E Risk Avoidance B Risk Abatement D Risk Transfer A Risk Allocation C
A. When a contractor shifts the risk by hiring a specialty subcontractor who has expertise in the area in question. B. When the contractor decides not to get involved in the project at all. C. A contractor decides to enter into a joint venture with another contractor during the prebid stage of a project. D. The contractor decides to focus on reducing the loss potential of a given risk factor based on how often it may happen and how bad it would be. E. When the contractor believes it is impossible to pass the risk on to others or it is in the best position to control the situation
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING MAKES IT WORTH IT FOR A CONTRACTOR TO GO BEYOND THE MINIMUM QUALITY REQUIREMENTS? MORE REPEAT BUSINESS FEWER CALLBACKS LESS REWORK ALL OF THE ANSWER CHOICES
All of the answers
WHAT IS A REASON TO UPDATE AND COMMUNICATE THE SCHEDULE? THE SCHEDULE IS A DYNAMIC TOOL ALL OF THE ANSWER CHOICES IDENTIFYING WHEN SUBCONTRATORS NEED TO HAVE LABORERS ON SITE KEEPING OWNERS AND UPPER MANAGEMENT INFORMED
All of the answers
FOR THE CONTRACTOR, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING INDICATES A SUCCESSFUL PROJECT? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
COMPLEXITY *PROFIT SIZE AESTHETICS
A BIM indicating the WBS for the project and cost data for the project is a ______. Code Compliance Model Construction Model Clash Detection Model Design Intent Model
CONSTRUCTION MODEL
A BIM indicating where walls are located, the location and types of windows, and the overall configuration of the building is a ______. Code Compliance Model Construction Model Clash Detection Model Design Intent Model
CONSTRUCTION MODEL xxxxxxx
WHICH IS NOT ONE OF THE FOUR PREPARATION STEPS TAKEN TO START THE ESTIMATING PROCESS WHEN COMPETING FOR A PROJECT? ATTEND PRE BID MEETING DEVELOP A QUERY LIST REVIEW PLANS AND SPECS CONTRACT WITH SUBCONTRACTORS
CONTRACT WITH SUBCONTRACTORS
WHAT IS NOT A CHARACTERISTIC OF AN INTEGRATED PROJECT LEADER (IPL)?
DEMONSTRATING A HIGH DEGREE OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE *ALWAYS TAKING OVER THE ROLE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT ON THE TEAM HAS PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITY FOR LEADING THE DESIGN-BUILD TEAM UNDERSTANDING THE VARIOUS DESIGN PRACTICES AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS
Noncompliance to standards and codes is what type of risk? Design Financial Environmental Construction
DESIGN
THE OWNER ON A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IS ACCOUNTABLE FOR WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING
DEVELOPING THE PROGRAM TO OUTLINE THE NEEDS OF THE END USER PROVIDING FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT
THE FORWARD PASS IS USED TO DETERMINE THE NONE OF THE OTHER ANSWER CHOICES EARLY FINISH LATE START LATE AND EARLY FLOAT LATE FINISH
EARLY FINISH
With BIM, what does 5D mean? Model Facility Management Estimating Scheduling Sustainability
ESTIMATING
Which of the following is an example of Economic Performance? Home ownership Employment opportunities Health impacts Fossil fuel consumption
Employment Opportunities
WHAT ARE THE TWO TYPES OF SCHEDULES INTRODUCED IN THIS CHAPTER? NETWORK DIAGRAMS AND CONTINUOUS ACTIVITY SCHEDULES GANTT CHARTS AND NETWORK DIAGRAMS LINEAR SCHEDULE AND BAR CHARTS BAR CHARTS AND FAST-TRACKED SCHEDULES
GANTT CHARTS AND NETWORK DIAGRAMS
THE JOB OVERHEAD SECTION OF AN ESTIMATE IS MADE UP OF WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING? SUBCONTRACTS DIRECT COST GENERAL CONDITIONS LABOR COST
GENERAL CONDITIONS
IN A TIGHT ECONOMY, THE COMPETITION FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS WILL BE __________ AND CONTRACTORS WILL BE WILLING TO TAKE JOBS AT __________. LOWER / LOWER PROFITS HIGHER / LOWER PROFITS LOWER / HIGHER PROFITS HIGHER / HIGHER PROFITS
HIGHER/LOWER
QUESTION 1 WHAT MIGHT BE THE CONSEQUENCES OF AN INACCURATE ESTIMATE? (ANSWER ALL THAT APPLY) THERE ARE NO CONSEQUENCES BECAUSE THE ESTIMATE IS NOT LEGALLY BINDING IF YOU OVERESTIMATE YOU MAY NOT WIN THE JOB IF YOU UNDERESTIMATE YOU WILL LOSE MONEY ON JOB IF YOU OVERESTIMATE YOU MIGHT STILL WIN THE JOB
IF YOU OVERESTIMATE YOU MAY NOT WIN THE JOB IF YOU UNDERESTIMATE YOU WILL LOSE MONEY ON JOB IF YOU OVERESTIMATE YOU MIGHT STILL WIN THE JOB
HOW CAN VALUE BE ADDED TO A PROJECT? (ANSWER ALL THAT APPLY) INCREASING BENEFITS AND INCREASING COST ELIMINATING THE CROSS REFERENCE BETWEEN VALUE AND COST IMPROVING BENEFITS AND REDUCING COST MAINTAINING BENEFITS AND REDUCING COST
IMPROVING BENEFITS AND REDUCING Cost
Which of the following is the correct process for managing project risks? Identification, quantification, and mitigation Identification, mitigation, and qualification Qualification and quantification Identification and mitigation
Identification, quantification, and mitigation
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS THE AREA ON A SITE DESIGNATED FOR THE STORAGE OF LARGE ORDERS OF MATERIAL OR EQUIPMENT FOR EASY IDENTIFICATION? FACILITIES AREA BRY STACK LAYDOWN AREA WAREHOUSE AREA
LAYDOWN AREA
LOD is an acronym that stands for what? None of these choices Level of Data Loading of Data Level of Development
LEVEL OF DEVELOPMENT
LDs ARE: LIKE DESIGN: WHERE THE CONTRACTOR CLAIMS THAT WHAT HAS BEEN INSTALLED IS SIMILAR ENOUGH TO THE DESGIN THAT NO REPLACEMENT IS NECESSARY LOST OR DAMAGED: MATERIAL THAT WAS DELIVERED ON SITE, YET HAS EITHER BEEN DAMAGED BY WORKERS OR WEATHER OR HAS BEEN LOST OR STOLEN LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: A PENALTY ASSESSED TO THE CONTRACTOR FOR EACH DAY THE PROJECT EXTENDS BEYOND THE NECESSARY COMPLETION DATE LATE DECLINE: IF AN ARCHITECT RESPONDS TO AN RFI TOO SLOWLY, THE CONTRACTOR MAY PROCEED AS THEY LIKE WITHOUT REPERCUSSIONS
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: A PENALTY ASSESSED TO THE CONTRACTOR FOR EACH DAY THE PROJECT EXTENDS BEYOND THE NECESSARY COMPLETION DATE
FOR DESIGN-BID-BUILD PROJECTS, CONTRACTORS WILL TYPICALLY CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING (ANSWER ALL THAT APPLY) CONCEPTUL ESTIMATES AND BUDGETS BIM COORDINATION FOR CONFLICTS LOGISTICS AND PHASING OF THE PROJECT DESIGN ANALYSIS AND REVIEW SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT
LONG-TERM COST PROJECTIONS FOR BUILDING USE
WHAT IS A LIFE-CYCLE COST? NONE OF THE OTHER ANSWER CHOICES COST TO OPERATE A BUILDING FOR ONE YEAR SHORT-TERM COST PROJECTIONS LONG-TERM COST PROJECTIONS FOR BUILDING USE COST BASED ON FEASIBILITY STUDIES
Long-term cost projections for the building use
WHAT OUTSIDE AGENCY MIGHT A CONTRACTOR NEVER HAVE TO DEAL WITH IN THE COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION? INDEPENDENT TESTING AGENCIES MARKETING AGENCIES UTILITY COMPANIES FIRE MARSHALS
MARKETING AGENCIES
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A CHARACTERISTIC OF MEETING MINUTES? THESE WILL BECOME PART OF THE FORMAL PROJECT RECORDS ALL DECISIONS MUST BE DOCUMENTED MINUTES MUST BE DISTRIBUTED WITHIN 3 DAYS OF THE MEETING COMMENTS OR NOTED DISCREPANCIES WILL BE ENTERTAINED WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME FRAME CORRECTIONS OR CLARIFICATIONS WILL BE RECORDED AND DISTRIBUTED
MINUTES MUST BE DISTRIBUTED WITHIN 3 DAYS OF THE MEETING
THE PRECEDENCE DIAGRAM AND ACTIVITY-ON-ARROW ARE EXAMPLES OF __________. WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE NONE OF THE OTHER ANSWER CHOICES NETWORK DIAGRAMS GANTT CHARTS BAR SCHEDULES
NETWORK DIAGRAMS
THE MINITRIAL MEDIATOR'S DECISION IS _______________ AND AN ARBITRATOR'S DECSION IS _______________. NONE OF THE OTHER ANSWER CHOICES BINDING, BINDING NONBINDING, BINDING BINDING, NONBINDING NONBINDING, NONBINDING
NONBINDING, BINDING
What does the acronym "BIM" mean? Building In Motion Building Information Modality None of these choices Building Intent Model Building Information Machine
NONE OF THESE CHOICES
Which of the fundamental principles of sustainable building design is addressed by carefully siting your building to take advantage of prevailing winds for natural ventilation? Optimize site potential Optimize energy use Optimized building space and material use Enhance indoor environmental quality Optimize operational and maintenance practices Protect and conserve water
Optimize site potential
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A PRIMARY OBJECTIVE FOR THE QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN? PREVENTING THINGS FROM GOING WRONG DOING THINGS RIGHT THE FIRST TIME PROCESSING DOCUMENTATION IN A TIMELY MANNER CONTINUALLY IMPROVING THE PROCESS
PROCESSING DOCUMENTATION IN A TIMELY MANNER
WHAT DO YOU CALL QUALITY MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTED ON THE JOB SITE THAT DEALS WITH CONFORMANCE TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS? PROJECT LEVEL QUALITY ASSURANCE QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTION QUALITY CONTROL NONE OF THE OTHER ANSWER CHOICES
QUALITY CONTROL
WHAT IS THE PRIMARY TOOL FOR PROJECT PLANNING? COST ESTIMATE CONTRACT SCHEDULE PLANS AND SPECS
SCHEDULE
OF THE SIX DIALS OF PROJECT VALUE, WHICH ARE CONSIDERED TO BE WITHIN THE TRADITIONAL CONTROL OF THE DESIGN TEAM?
SCOPE AND FUNCTION
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT CONSIDERED A SOURCE OF FEEDBACK FROM THE FIELD USED FOR PROJECT CONTROL? SUBCONTRACTOR BILLING STATEMENTS DELIVERY TICKETS DAILY FIELD REPORTS JOB LOGS SHOP DRAWINGS AND SUBMITTALS
SHOP DRAWINGS AND SUBMITTALS
ON WHAT KIND OF PLAN WOULD A PORTABLE TOILETS, DUMPSTERS, AND ON-SITE PARKING AREAS BE SHOWN? SITE LOGISTICS PLAN SITE LOCAL PLAN NECESSITIES PLAN JOB ORGANIZATION PLAN
SITE LOGISTICS PLAN
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS USED TO MONITOR THE QUALITY OF A PROJECT?
SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A FACTOR WHEN DETERMINING WHAT TYPE OF SCHEDULE TO USE? REQUIREMENTS IN THE PLANS AND SPECS PROJECT SIZE STEEL OR CONCRETE STRUCTURE SIZE OF COMPANY
STEEL OR CONCRETE STRUCTURE
With BIM, what does 6D mean? Facility Management Scheduling Estimating Model Sustainability
SUSTAINABLITY
A COMPREHENSIVE QUALITY PLAN WILL UTILIZE SEVERAL ADMINISTRATIVE AND PHYSICAL CHECKS TO MONITOR THE QUALITY OF THE PROJECT FROM START TO FINISH.
T
ALTHOUGH THIRD LEVEL 'PLAYERS' DO NOT HAVE DIRECT LINKS TO THE PRIMARY PLAYERS, THEY STILL EXERCISE A GREAT DEAL OF INFLUENCE ON A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
T
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE JOB SUPERINTENDENT AND THE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE ONSITE TEAM TO KEEP PROJECT DIARIES? IN A STRESSFUL CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENT, IT HELPS THE TEAM SORT OUT THEIR THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS AFTER THE JOB IS OVER OTHERS CAN READ THEM AND LEARN FROM THEIR MISTAKES THE OWNER REQUIRES THAT ALL MEMBERS OF THE TEAM SUBMIT A DIARY AT THE END OF THE PROJECT
THEY HELP TO KEEP STRAIGHT ALL OF THE COMMUNICATIONS, CONVERSATIONS, AND ACTIVITIES
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO ACCURATELY REPORT HOURS AND COST CODES ON TIME CARDS? IF CODES ARE RECORDED WRONG ON ONE TIME CARD THEN NOBODY GETS PAID THEY PROVIDE FUNDAMENTAL INFORMATION NEEDED TO TRACK AND MONITOR PRODUCTIVITY AND LABOR EXPENDITURES MANAGEMENT DOES NOT TRUST LABORERS AND REQUIRES ACCURATE TIME CARDS TO VERIFY THEIR ACTUAL PRODUCTIVITY THEY PROVIDE LABORERS WITH A PERSONAL RECORD OF THEIR EARNINGS SO THEY CAN DISPUTE MANAGMENT OVER COMPENSATION
THEY PROVIDE FUNDAMENTAL INFORMATION NEEDED TO TRACK AND MONITOR PRODUCTIVITY AND LABOR EXPENDITURES
Which of the following has the highest average water use? Dishwashers Showers Toilets Leaks
Toilets
A BASIC CHARACTERISTIC OF A SUCCESSFUL CONSTRUCTION MANAGER IS THE ABILITY TO ANTICIPATE AND WARD OFF POTENTIAL PROJECT DISRUPTIONS.
True
ACTUAL COSTS, AS COMPARED TO ESTIMATED COSTS, ARE WHAT ESTABLISHES THE PRODUCTIVIITY RATES AND ESTIMATING DATABASE OF A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. True False
True
It is a good practice to involve subcontractors and major suppliers in the risk evaluation process. True False
True
MEETING OR EXCEEDING THE REQUIREMENTS AS SET BY THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS DESIGNED BY ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS DEFINES QUALITY IN A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
True
NETWORK LOGIC HELPS DETERMINE THE SEQUENCE OF ACTIVITIES IN A PROJECT AND IDENTIFY ACTIVITIES THAT CAN AND CANNOT OCCUR SIMULTANEOUSLY. True False
True
The WCED definition of sustainability is "meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." True False
True
WHICH OF THESE IS NOT USED TO BUILD A COST MODEL? (ANSWER ALL THAT APPLY) NONE OF THE OTHER ANSWER CHOICES USING HISTORICAL DATA FROM PREVIOUS PROJECTS USING CURRENT DATA FROM THE PROJECT USING A MODEL COST DATABASE ESTIMATING BASED ON SIMILAR PROJECTS
USING CURRENT DATA FROM THE PROJECT
Which of the following are sustainability practices? (select 2-the answers are not in the book) Automatic fire sprinklers Using salvaged concrete as fill under new concrete Recycling construction waste Disposing concrete wash-out water into the storm sewer
Using salvaged concrete as fill under new concrete Recycling construction waste
What does one call using the BIM to manage the project, determine clashes between trades, and perform project analyses? All these choices Building Information Modeling Virtual Design and Construction 3D CAD
VIRTUAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE DISRUPTIONS THAT ARE PRETTY COMMON AND CANNOT BE ANTICIPATED ON A CONSTRUCITON PROJECT? (ANSWER ALL THAT ARE CORRECT) CHANGE ORDERS NONE OF THE OTHER ANSWER CHOICES DEFECTIVE MATERIALS WEATHER CONDITIONS INCORRECT SEQUENCING OF WORK
WEATHER CONDITIONS
GANTT CHARTS ARE USED TO DESCRIBE THE WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE SHOW RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN ACTIVITIES SHOW FLOAT SHOW OVERALL LENGTH OF THE PROJECT AND EACH ACTIVITY
XXXXSHOW RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN ACTIVITIES
LONG LEAD ITEMS THAT FALL INTO PROCUREMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING? STEEL LIGHTING ALL OF THE ANSWER CHOICES MILLWORK
XXXXSteel
WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE CONSTRUCTABILITY REVIEW? OWNER CONTRACTOR ARCHITECT ENGINEER NONE OF THE OTHER ANSWER CHOICES
\ nONE OF THE OTHER ANSWER CHOICES
WHO SHOULD IDEALLY BE AT THE PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE? CONTRACTOR'S PROJECT MANAGER, FIELD STAFF, MAJOR SUBCONTRACTORS PUBLIC UTILITY PERSONNEL, FIRE MARSHALS, AND OTHER OUTSIDE PARTIES ALL OF THE ANSWER CHOICES OWNER (OR REPRESENTATIVE), ARCHITECT, ENGINEERS
all
N CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, WHO APPROVES THE SUBMITTALS THAT DESCRIBE THE PRODUCTS AND EQUIPMENT TO BE USED DURING CONSTRUCTION? CONTRACTOR SUBCONTRACTOR ARCHITECT SUPPLIER
architect
ASIDE FROM AESTHETICS, APPEARANCE, AND DURABILITY, WHAT ELSE IS IMPACTED BY QUALITY? COST SAFETY PERFORMANCE RELIABILITY
performance
Place the following LEED certifications in the correct order from lowest points to highest points.
certification silver gold platinum
Match the following LEED points with their corresponding certification levels.
certified 40=49 silver 50-59 Gold 60-79 Platinum 80+
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ARE TRUE REGARDING PROJECT ACTIVITIES EXCEPT A TASK OR FUNCTION THAT HAS A TIME COMMITMENT COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING A BID BUILDING BLOCKS OF ALL SCHEDULES PRODUCTION, PROCUREMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE
completeing and submitting a bid
In a joint venture, two or more construction companies enter into an agreement for a one-time, single-project commitment where one of the parties assumes the bulk of the risks. True False
false
WHAT ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION METHOD DOES THIS DESCRIBE?• LAWYERS ARE USED BY BOTH SIDES• THE DECISION IS NON-BINDING• CASES ARE PRESENTED TO EXECUTIVES OF THE DISPUTING PARTIES MEDIATION LITIGATION MINITRIAL ARBITRATION
mimitrial
WHAT IS THE NAME FOR A PHYSICAL MODEL OR SMALL SAMPLE OF CONSTRUCTION TO ALLOW THE ARCHITECT AND OWNER TO REVIEW THE APPEARANCE AND FUNCTION OF MATERIALS, COLORS, TEXTURES, ETC.? SHOP DRAWING MODEL MOCK-UP PRODUCT SUBMITTAL
mockup
SHOULD AN ESTIMATE BE PREPARED BEFORE VISITING THE SITE? NO ONLY IF YOU HAVE TO APPROVAL FROM THE ARCHITECT ONLY IF YOU HAVE APPROVAL FROM THE OWNER YES
no
WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE DOCUMENT THAT FORMALLY AND OFFICIALLY AUTHORIZES A PAYMENT TO THE OWNER? SCHEDULE OF VALUES APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT REQUEST FOR RETAINAGE PAY REQUEST CONTINUATION SHEET NONE OF THE OTHER CHOICES
none
Which of the following is a level of LEED accreditation for a building? Silver Gold None of these choices Platinum Certified
none
THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR IS OBLIGATED TO PAY SUBCONTRACTORS ON TIME EVEN IF THE OWNER DELAYS PAYMENT ONCE THE PROJECT IS SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE WITHIN 90 DAYS OF INVOICE ONCE THE GC GETS PAID BY THE OWNER
on time even if the owner delays payment
WHICH THREE PRIMARY ELEMENTS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH TRACKING THE PERFORMANCE OF A PROJECT? PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE USED TO CONTROL WHICH PRIMARY TRACKING ELEMENT IN A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT? SCOPE COST TIME PROJECT QUALITY SCOPE, CONTRACTS, AND TIME TIME, SAFETY, AND COST EARLY START, EARLY FINISH, AND FLOAT
quality cost time
WHO IS NOT A KEY MEMBER OF THE PROJECT TEAM?
OWNER GENERAL CONTRACTOR *BUILDING INSPECTOR PRINCIPLE DESIGN FIRM
___________________ KEEP TRACK OF AND MANAGES THE COMPLETION OF ALL LOOSE ENDS, MINOR REPAIRS, AND ADJUSTMENTS AT THE END OF THE JOB.
OWNERS FIELD ENGINEERS PUNCH LIST
THE __________ FOLLOWS THE FIRST STEPS OUTLINED WITH THE BEST-VALUE APPROACH BUT PRICE IS NOT A FACTOR.
QBS
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS REPRESENTS THE PRIMARY PLAYERS IN A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT?
THE OWNER, CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS, AND DESIGN PROFESSIONALS
CHOOSE THE BEST DEFINITION OF DUE DILIGENCE AS IT PERTAINS TO CONSTRUCTION.
THE PROCESS OF IDENTIFYING ANY PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT EARLY TO BE FACTORED INTO DECISIONS
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE TYPICAL TO CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
TRANSIENT PRACTISIONERS NATURE MADE MATERIALS ASSORTED TRADES HAND PERFORMED LABOR
THE MAJORITY OF PROJECTS A CONSTRUCTION COMPANY WILL WORK ON WILL COME FROM WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING?
*COMPETING WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS
BUILDING A TRUSTING ENVIROMENT ALLOWS PEOPLE TO (ANSWER ALL THAT APPLY)
*FEEL FREE TO MAKE SUGGESTIONS *GVIE IT THEIR BEST AND BE ALLOWED TO FAIL
BUILDING TRUST (ANSWER ALL THAT APPLY)
*IS CRITICAL TO ACHIEVING HIGH GOALS *IS THE FOUNDATION OF ANY SUCCESSFUL TEAMING RELATIONSHIP *HELPS MAINTAIN HEALTHY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
SELECT BEST DEFINITION OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION.
A PROCESS OF TESTING AND CHECKING ALL EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS WITHIN THE FACILITY AT THE END OF A PROJECT RECORD DRAWINGS COMPLETED BY THE CONTRACTOR AND TURNED OVER TO THE OWNER AT THE END OF THE PROJECT THAT IDENTIFY CHANGES TO ORIGINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS *THE POINT AT WHICH ALL PUNCH LIST WORK HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND THE OWNER CAN OCCUPY OR TAKE POSSESSION OF THE NEW FACILITY MINOR ADJUSTMENTS, REPAIRS, AND WORK ITEMS THAT MUST BE COMPLETED
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS PART OF THE OFFICE MANAGEMENT TEAM? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
AllACCOUNTING *ESTIMATING *CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION *JOB COSTING
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE THE PRIMARY SECTIONS IN A PROJECT MANUAL? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
A. SUPPLEMENTAL CONDITIONS B. BIDDING DOCUMENTS C. GENERAL CONDITIONS E. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MANY CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS AND THE AUTHOR SAY THAT (ANSWER ALL THAT APPLY)
ALL OF THE ANSWER CHOICES SUCCESS REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO LEAD AND DIRECT DIFFERENT INDIVIDUAL AND REALTIONSHIPS CONSTRUCTION IS A PEOPLE BUSINESS EVERY PROJECT CREATES A PERMINENT TEAM OUT OF A TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION
THE BEST WAY TO TO CREATE RESISTANT COLLABORATORS IS TO (ANSWER ALL THAT APPLY)
ALLOW PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO FIGURE THINGS OUT AND SOLVE A PROBLEM TRULY VALUE EACH PERSON'S CONTRIBUTION *NONE OF THE ANSWER CHOICES LET PEOPLE HAVE A SAY IN THE PROCESS AND PLANNING
WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES? ANTICIPATORY PLANNING, ANALYTICAL, AND EVALUATION ACTIVITIES THAT TAKE PLACE PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES THAT TAKE PLACE BEFORE THE DESIGN PHASE PROBLEM-SOLVING ISSUES THAT ARISE DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE OWNER DURING THE BIDDING PROCESS NONE OF THE OTHER ANSWER CHOICES
ANTICIPATORY PLANNING, ANALYTICAL, AND EVALUATION ACTIVITIES THAT TAKE PLACE PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION
OF THE FOLLOWING, WHICH ARE THE PROJECT MANAGER'S FUNDAMENTAL MANAGEMENT TASKS? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
DEVELOPMENT OF THE OVERALL PROJECT SCHEDULE ASSEMBLING THE BEST POSSIBLE TEAM (maybe not)ESTABLISHING A QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN SETTING UP THE COST CONTROL SYSTEM
A LARGE NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (ANSWER ALL THAT APPLY)
CAN WORK ABROAD AS WELL AS LOCALLY CAN WORK WITH MANY DIFFERENT PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS WILL HAVE MORE OPPORTUNITY TO LIMIT
MOBILIZATION OCCURS IN WHICH STAGE OF A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT?
CONSTRUCTION
IDENTIFY THE TWO MAIN PARTS OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
DRAWINGS AND THE PROJECT MANUAL
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS TYPICALLY INCLUDED IN THE ARCHITECTURAL PROGRAM? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL NEEDS /ASTHETICS AND IMAGE THE BUILDING'S PRIMARY FUNCTION
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT JOB DESCRIPTION?
ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTOR
WHO AMONG THE CONTRACTOR'S STAFF HAS BEEN THE MOST INVOLVED, OR EVEN BEEN THE ONLY INDIVIDUAL INVOLVED WITH THE PROJECT UP TO THE BEGINING OF THE PRE-CONSTRUCTION STAGE?
ESTIMATOR
THE DUTIES OF THE ARCHITECT IN ADMINISTERING THE CONTRACT WILL BE LOCATED IN THE GENERAL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT ALONG WITH RESPONSIBILITIES FOR VISITING THE SITE AND INSPECTIONS.
F
THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION BETTER DEFINED THE ROLES OF VARIOUS PROFESSIONS INVOLVED IN CONSTRUCTION WHEREIN CONTRACTORS TOOK ON GREATER RESPONSIBILITY FOR TECHNICAL COORDINATIO
F
THE MAIN DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CONSTRUCTION AND MANUFACTURING IS THAT CONSTRUCTION TAKES PLACE IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.
F
THE OPEN BID PROCESS IS REQUIRED IN BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE BIDS TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AND FAIRNESS.
F
THROUGH THEIR USE OF STONE AND STONEMASONS, THE GREEKS PIONEERED THE DEVELOPMENT OF ARCHES AND DOMES.
F
WHEN AN OWNER CONTRACTS WITH AN ARCHITECT TO DESIGN A PROJECT AND THEN PLACES THE CONTRACT OUT FOR CONTRACTORS TO BID ON, THIS IS THE DESIGN-BUILD DELIVERY SYSTEM.
F
WITH DESIGN/BID/BUILD, VALUE ENGINEERING ALWAYS TAKES PLACE DURING THE PRE-CONSTRUCTION STAGE.
F
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT PART OF THE PROCEDURES DURING THE PROJECT CLOSEOUT?
FINAL INSPECTION *CORRECTION PERIOD PROJECT PUNCHOUT COMMISSIONING FINAL DOCUMENTATION
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FUNCTION?
FUNDING THE PROJECT
F A CONSTRUCTION MANAGER IS HIRED TO MANAGE A PROJECT, WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE MOST LIKELY TO HIRE THAT CONSTRUCTION MANAGER? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
GENERAL CONTRACTORS ENGINEERS ARCHITECTS OWNERS
SECOND LEVEL 'PLAYERS' IN CONSTRUCTION INCLUDE WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING
LABOR UNIONS BUILDING CODE OFFICIALS BONDING COMPANIES
A DESIGN REVIEW IN A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT INVOLVES REVIEWS OF WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION COMPONENTS?
MATERIAL APPLICATION INSTALLATION TECHNIQUES FIELD EXECUTION BUILDING SYSTEMS
THE GOAL(S) OF CONSTRUCTABILITY IS(ARE) (ANSWER ALL THAT APPLY) NONE OF THE OTHER ANSWER CHOICES LEVERAGE EFFICIENCIES AND DEVALUED ENHANCEMENTS DISCOVERED MERGE CONTRACTOR'S, ARCHITECT'S, AND ENGINEER'S EXPERTISE TO BENEFIT ONQUESTION 6 IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT DIFFERENT DISCIPLINE PERSPECTIVES BE INLCUDED DURING THE DESIGN PHASE TO HELP MAKE THE BEST OVERALL DESGIN DECISIONS TO SUPPOR THE OWNER'S GOALS OF (ANSWER ALL THAT APPLY) NONE OF THE OTHER ANSWER CHOICES DESIGNING THE DURABILITY SETTING THE BUDGET DEFINNG THE QUALITY SETTING THE SCHEDULEE ANOTHER OPTIMIZE DESIGN OPTIMIZE CONSTRUCTION
MERGE CONTRACTOR'S, ARCHITECT'S, AND ENGINEER'S EXPERTISE TO BENEFIT ONQUESTION 6 IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT DIFFERENT DISCIPLINE PERSPECTIVES BE INLCUDED DURING THE DESIGN PHASE TO HELP MAKE THE BEST OVERALL DESGIN DECISIONS TO SUPPOR THE OWNER'S GOALS OF (ANSWER ALL THAT APPLY) NONE OF THE OTHER ANSWER CHOICES DESIGNING THE DURABILITY SETTING THE BUDGET DEFINNG THE QUALITY SETTING THE SCHEDULEE ANOTHER OPTIMIZE DESIGN OPTIMIZE CONSTRUCTION
RECOGNITION (ANSWER ALL THAT APPLY)
NOTICES PEOPLE'S EXISTENCE IS THE SAME THING AS ACKNOWLEDGMENT IS LINKED WITH APPRECIATION IN THAT THEY ADDRESS A PERSON FOR WHAT HE OR SHE HAS DONE OR ACCOMPLISHED VALUES PEOPLE FOR WHO THEY ARE
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPRISED OF WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING:
PREFABRICATED UNITS (MANUFACTURE HOMES AND MODULAR HOMES INDIVIDUAL HOMES CONDOMINIUMS AND TOWNHOUSES APARTMENTS
THE DESIGN PROCESS HAS FIVE DISTINCT STAGES, WHAT ARE THEY?
PROGRAMMING AND FEASIBILITY, SCHEMATIC DESIGN, DESIGN DEVELOPMENT, CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, AND AS-BUILTS
OF THE FOLLOWING COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, WHICH ARE USEFUL IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT?
PROJECT CONTROLS PROGRAMS FOR ESTIMATING AND SCHEDULING COST ACCOUNTING BUILDING DESIGN AND INFORMATION TRANSFER
SELECT THE FOLLOWING THAT ARE USUALLY INCLUDED IN THE FINAL DOCUMENTATION TO THE OWNER.
PUNCH LISTS AND OPERATIONS MANUALS CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, COMMISSIONING PAPERS, MSDS SHEETS *WARRANTIES, OPERATION MANUALS, INSPECTION AND TESTING REPORTS, AND AS-BUILT DRAWINGS CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCIES, LOCATION OF OFFICE TRAILER, AND TEMPORARY UTILITIES
NAME TWO PROCUREMENT INSTRUMENTS USED TO BUY OUT A JOB.
SUBCONTRACTS AND BONDS PUNCH-OUT AND COMMISSIONING FINAL DOCUMENTATION AND INSPECTION *SUBCONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS
CONSTRUCTABILITY REVIEWS COVER (ANSWER ALL THAT APPLY) SUSTAINABILITY AND DURABILITY PERMITS, CODES, AND SAFETY DESIGN AND INEQUALITY STANDARDS INACCESSIBILITY AND ADA COMPLIANCE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY
SUSTAINABILITY AND DURABILITY PERMITS, CODES, AND SAFETYENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY
WITH A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP, _____.
THERE IS AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN A PUBLIC AGENCY AND A PRIVATE SECTOR ENTITY TO DO THE PROJECT. THE PRIVATE PARTY ASSUMES MOST OF THE FINANCIAL, TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONAL RISK FOR THE DESIGN, FINANCING, BUILDING AND OPERATION OF A PROJECT THAT WILL BENEFIT THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE SKILLS AND ASSETS OF EACH PARTY ARE SHARED TO PRODUCE THE PROJECT. A AND B ONLY *ALL OF THE ABOVE
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE CONSIDERED THIRD LEVEL 'PLAYERS'?
TRADE ASSOCIATIONS LOCAL, STATE, AND FED GOV
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT RISK REQUIRES THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER TO MAKE DESIGN INPUTS AS WELL AS CONSTRUCT THE PROJECT AS A GENERAL CONTRACTOR.
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IN CONSTRUCTION, A FINITE TIME FRAME, ASSOCIATED WITH A COMPLETION DATE IS ONE OF THE PRIME CHARACTERISTICS OF A PROJECT.
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IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION, A CONTRACTOR WILL PROBABLY BE COLLABORATING WITH ECOLOGISTS, CHEMISTS, BIOLOGISTS AND OTHER SCIENTISTS.
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MAINTAINING A RELATIONSHIP WITH UPPER MANAGEMENT IS ONE OF THE ATTRIBUTES OF LEADERSHIP ABILITIES.
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PLANNING IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ACTIVITY DURING THE PRE-CONSTRUCTION STAGE.
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THE PRIME CONTRACTOR ON A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IS THE CONTRACTOR THAT HAS A CONTRACT DIRECTLY WITH THE OWNER.
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THE SHEETS IN THE SET WILL BE DIVIDED INTO THE VARIOUS DISCIPLINES LIKE CIVIL, ARCHITECTURAL, STRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL, ETC. - TYPICALLY, THESE DRAWINGS WILL BE ARRANGED ACCORDING TO THE WORK REPRESENTED ON THE SHEETS - USUALLY IN THE ORDER THAT THE WORK WILL BE PERFORMED.
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THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DEAL DIRECTLY WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT AND THE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO DESCRIBE AND CLARIFY THE FOLLOWING: MATERIAL QUALITY, WORKMANSHIP STANDARDS, METHODS OF ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION, AND QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCEDURES.
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THERE ARE PRIMARILY THREE TYPES OF ARCHITECTS: DESIGNERS, PROJECT ARCHITECTS AND SPECIFICATION WRITERS.
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DRAW FIRST AND TALK SECOND MEANS (ANSWER ALL THAT APPLY) ELIMINATING ANY REDESIGN WORK HAVING TWO OPPORTUNITIES TO CATCH THINGS THAT MIGHT CAUSE PROBLEMS HAVING PRE-DESIGN CONSTRUCTABILITY CONVERSATIONS THE PROJECT WAS PROBABLY DETHE
The poject was design-bid-build
THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE IS THE BEST TIME TO (ANSWER ALL THAT APPLY) NONE OF THE OTHER ANSWER CHOICES DEFINE, ANALYZE, AND MANAGE THE SCOPE OF THE PROJECT BUILD THE PROJECT PER PLANS AND SPECS SET THE BUDGET FOR THE PROJECT SET THE SCHEDULE FOR THE PROJECT MITIGATE IMPACTS OF ANTICIPATED SURPSRISES
build the project per plans and specs
