4202

A wall assembly has an overall resistance of R-10. What is its U-factor? a. 5 b. 0.10 c. 15 d. 10

0.10

Which of the following is a typical value of the Modulus of Elasticity(E) of wood? A. 29,000,000 lb/in^2 C. 1,500,000 lb/in^2 B. 30,000 k/in^2 D. 10,000 k/in^2

1,500,000 lb/in^2

The top rail of a guardrail system must support _______ pounds. a. 100 b. 50 c. 150 d. 200

200

The minimum # of satellites needed for the determination of a 3D (dimensional) position when using GPS is? a. 8 b. 4 c. 3 d. 6

4

The maximum number of orthographic views of an object in a set of plans is ____. a. 8 b. 6 c. 2 d. 4

6

The U.S. Green Building Council reported that buildings account for _________% of the world's energy use. Select one: a. 80-90 b. 25-35 c. 30-40 d. 10-20

80-90

Which one of the following statements is FALSE? Select one: a. A guaranteed-maximum-price contract is one where the total payment to the contractor of costs and fees is capped, no matter how high the costs run. b. A cost-plus-fixed-fee contract is one where the contractor receives the same fee no matter how high or low the reimbursable costs. c. A cost-plus-percentage-fee contract is one where the contractor is reimbursed for his costs plus a fee that is a percentage of those costs. d. A contractor has no incentive to hold down costs on a lump sum contract.

A contractor has no incentive to hold down costs on a lump sum contract.

The major concern of a sustainable retrofit is ________________. a. Additional energy requirement b. Additional material requirement c. Additional cost premium d. All of the options

Additional cost premium

Construction surveying requires users have the ability to determine a piece of equipment operational condition (Ex Peg Test). Competencies in "Standards of Practice" such as equipment functionality afford constructors an understanding of the utilities the equipment offers. The process of bringing the principal lines of an instrument into their designed geometric relationships is best described by which of the following selections? a. Splitting the difference b. Multiple collection of instrument errors c. Systematic Error d. Adjustment of Instruments

Adjustment of Instruments

Which one of the following is a tool for managing risks? a. Risk Management b. Project control c. Insurance d. All of the above

All of the above

To enable meaningful decision making when selecting a sustainable material, the designer must ask: Select one: a. Is additional energy required to ship the material from a distant location? b. Is the material made from recycled or rapidly renewable material? c. All of these d. Does the manufacturer depend on the extraction of nonrenewable resources?

All of these

Which of the following can reduce the energy demand in the built environment? a. Daylighting b. Dual switching/labeling c. High-albedo surfaces d. All of these items

All of these items

The GMP will include, select all that apply c. Fees and Percentages to make a profit a. Labor and Materials b. Overhead and Profit d. All the above

All the above

The advantages of Time and Material contracts consist of, select all that apply a. Helps budget overall costs e. All the above d. Incurs a known profit to the Prime Contractor c. Reduces cost cutting methods by owner b. Reduce risk to Prime Contractor of fluctuating material and labor cost

All the above

The unit price contract details prices per unit such as? f. All the above a. Materials b. Labor c. Overhead d. Supplies e. Profit

All the above

The BIM FM Model is derived from the BIM _____ Model. A) Conceptual C) Simulation B) Good for Construction D) As-Built

As-Built

A horizontal simple beam with a span of 20 ft between support A and support B; no portion of that beam overhanging either support; having a uniformly distributed gravity load of 100 lbs/ft on the full length of the beam will have the maximum bending moment located _____________. a. 5 ft from support A b. At midspan c. at support B d. None of the above

At midspan

___________ overlays information from a model onto a scene in a mobile device's camera viewport. D) Simulation B) Virtual Reality A) Augmented Reality C) Holography

Augmented Reality

All of the following are steps that a construction company can follow in applying risk management to its business, except one. Which one? Select one: a. Recognize and identify the various risks b. Conduct a company-wide program of loss control or prevention c. Avoid all risky situations d. Monitor the results

Avoid all risky situations

A cubic yard of soil in its natural condition is referred as: a. Bank cubic yard b. Loose cubic yard c. Compacted cubic yard

Bank cubic yard

What costs should be included in the labor burden? a. Workers' Compensation Insurance b. Union Payments c. Employment Insurance d. Both a) and b

Both a) and b

___________ is a process that measures how a building's performance compares to the specified design. A) Record Modeling B) Building Maintenance Scheduling C) Building System Analysis D) Asset Management E) Space Management and Tracking

Building System Analysis

An employee who is able to recognize any hazards associated with the work area, is appointed by the employer, and is authorized to take action is a _____________. a. Qualified person b. Competent person c. Authorized person d. Trained person

Competent person

Select the best definition for Change Request a. Describes how any requested changes will be communicated to the general contractor, as well as any fees required for change orders and timelines for when changes can be requested and handled c. A request for better working conditions and pay b. A request for additional work

Describes how any requested changes will be communicated to the general contractor, as well as any fees required for change orders and timelines for when changes can be requested and handled

This project delivery method addresses design and construction costs simultaneously. Under this type of contract, the construction process actually begins before the final design is completed d. Unit Price a. Design Build c. Lump Sum b. Design Bid Build

Design Build

Contractor input into design is common on all of the following construction contracts, except one. Which one? Select one: a. Design-build b. Integrated project delivery c. Design-bid-build d. Construction manager at risk

Design-bid-build

One advantage of using design-build over design-bid-build to deliver a project is: Select one: a. Design-build allows for more involvement of the Owner during design b. Design-build allows for construction to begin before design is complete, which results in a shorter delivery schedule c. Design-build does not have contractor input during design since the contractor is hired once design is complete d. Design-build is the most common delivery method used and it is well known throughout the industry

Design-build allows for construction to begin before design is complete, which results in a shorter delivery schedule

Revit has an add-in program named __________ that allows users to specify structural load in each element. D) Dynamo E)Construction Administration B) Autodesk Revit C) Autodesk Insight A) Tekla Structures

Dynamo

Why are water closets typically wall-mounted for commercial applications? a. Installation is less expensive b. Smaller WC drainpipes can be used c. Easier for custodial crews to clean the bathroom floors d. None of the above e. Less water is consumed

Easier for custodial crews to clean the bathroom floors

Which of the following BIM software is used for BIM Visualization? B) Enscape D) ArchiBus C) Solibri A) Tekla Structure

Enscape

Gross profit is an element of the Balance Sheet a. True b. False

False

Modified Proctor energy is less than standard Proctor energy. a. False b. True

False

What is the unit of measure for illumination? a. Volt-Amps b. Lumens c. Kilowatt-hours d. Foot-candle

Foot-candle

A typical construction contract states that monthly payments will be made. The contractor must submit a payment application by the 5th day of the following month. The owner then has 30 days to review the pay app. This means that at the beginning of the project, the contractor may need large amounts of working capital to finance the project. However, the contractor can reduce the amount of cash required by using which of the following choices? a. Less use of subcontractors that are paid when paid b. Increase the retainage rate c. Less use of subcontractors that are paid when paid d. Front-end load the schedule of values

Front-end load the schedule of values

BIM combined with _____ technology has changed the way we create site plans by adding a level of detail, particularly in more vertical construction. A) GIS D) None of the options is correct C) Laser Scanning B) 3D Printing

GIS

Another name for a bar chart used in scheduling is a ___ chart, named after its inventor in the U.S. Select one: a. Gilmore b. Wilson c. Pug d. Gantt e. Gap

Gantt

_______________ overhead costs are costs that are incurred regardless of whether a project is being executed. These are costs that are associated with operating the construction company. Select one: a. Utility b. General c. Job d. Home office

General

For a design-bid-build project that utilized low bid procurement, which party is responsible for quality control on this project? Select one: a. Architect/engineer b. Subcontractors c. General contractor d. Owner

General contractor

_____________ improves parametric features, and allows diverse iterative design processes by integrating programming features. D) AutoCAD C) Grasshopper B) Rhinoceros A) Sketchup

Grasshopper

Which of the following is an advantage of using fuses over circuit breakers? Select one: a. air conditioning b. More compact c. High interruption capacity d. Can serve as a disconnect e. Easily resettable

High interruption capacity

Which of the following is a standard for BIM level 3 B) IBM D) BSO A) IFC C) ICD

IFC

Which of the following processes has the Risk Register as the primary output? a. Identify Risks b. Monitor and control Risks c. Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis d. Plan Risk Management

Identify Risks

Which of the following is an example of an environmental benefit of sustainable design and construction? a. Improving the image of a building b. Improving air and water quality c. Improving occupant's health and comfort d. Reducing civil infrastructure costs

Improving air and water quality

A device converting one standardized instrumentation signal into another standardized instrumentation signal, and/or performing some sort of processing on that signal. a. Instrumentation b. Final Control Element (FCE) c. Automatic mode d. Transducer

Instrumentation

From the following list of geometric relationships which apply to a calibrated transit (angle turning instrument) a. Line of sight perpendicular to Horizontal Axis b. Leveling screws flat to the horizontal cross hair c. Vertical Axis perpendicular to Leveling Screws d. Vertical crosshair parallel to the axis of the plate level

Line of sight perpendicular to Horizontal Axis

After a $15,000,000 bid on a new pump house, you are publicly regarded as the apparent second low bidder. The following day one of the subcontractors for a $4,500,000 portion of the project calls and asks how he compared with his competitors. He is the low bidder with you. What would be the best to tell the subcontractor? Select one: a. Maintain your silence in respect for the other subcontractors who provided quotes b. Divulge all and hope to put your competitor at a negotiating disadvantage c. Tell him that it is none of his business and hang up on him for bothering you d. Provide the subcontractor a ball park idea where they stood, but don't be specific

Maintain your silence in respect for the other subcontractors who provided quotes

Typical steps associated with the risk management process are identify risk, analyze the identified risks, ___________, allocate risks contractually, and monitor and control risks throughout the design and construction of a project. Select one: a. Mitigate and plan to address risks b. Price and Avoid c. Determine risks to address using the nominal group technique d. Discuss and determine the cost of risks

Mitigate and plan to address risks

_________ involves the contractor working with the owner (or through the owner's architect-engineer) to arrive at a manually acceptable price for the construction of the project. It often involves negotiations back and forth on materials used, sizes, finishes and other items which affect the price of the project. a. Cooperative bidding b. Competitive bidding c. Negotiated bidding d. None of the above

Negotiated bidding

A CSHO is a __________. a. safety training b. safety certificate c. OSHA inspector d. OSHA regulation

OSHA inspector

Interference which need to be considered when using GPS for construction layout and surveying a. Multitask error b. Orbiting Errors c. Poor rocket control d. All of the above

Orbiting Errors

The term "at-Risk" in Construction Manager at-Risk delivery method refers to which type of risk that the constructor takes on during construction of the project? Select one: a. Design risk b. Weather risk c. Safety risk d. Performance risk

Performance risk

Steel that has undergone permanent deformation, due to a load, has reached or exceeded the _________ of the stress and strain diagram. B. Plastic Range A. Elastic Range D. Strain Hardening Range C. Failure Range

Plastic Range

The survey term benchmark when used in differential leveling is best described by which of the following selections? Select one: a. Point marked by a 60d slotted nail b. Permanent solid point whose elevation must be determined c. Point which is used as a temporary point in the leveling process d. Point used in the differential leveling process with a known elevation

Point used in the differential leveling process with a known elevation

Total Station measures 3 basic variables which are used to calculate other information. The greatest source of error in using a total station is the? a. Set up of tripod b. Prism Pole c. Prism d. Instrument Operator

Prism Pole

Risk = ______ x _______. a. Behavior x Severity b. Probability x Exposure c. Probability x Behavior d. Probability x Severity

Probability x Severity

The five key elements of a construction contract, select all that apply a. Project Scope g. Printed on 8 x 14 Legal Paper c. Project Duration, start and finish h. State permission to hire Sub-Contractors d. Dispute Resolution f. Formatted Correctly e. Protection against lie Law b. Cost and Payment Terms

Project Scope Cost and Payment Terms Project Duration, start and finish Dispute Resolution Protection against lie Law

What is the difference between quality assurance and quality control? Select one: a. Quality assurance relates to good management practices, while quality control relates to inspections and sampling process b. Quality assurance is the documentation or necessary information to verify that all steps in the procedure have been completed satisfactorily, while quality control is good management practices c. Quality assurance relates to inspections and sampling process, while quality control is the documentation or necessary information to verify that all steps in the procedure have been completed satisfactorily d. Quality assurance relates to inspections and sampling process, while quality control relates to good management practices

Quality assurance relates to good management practices, while quality control relates to inspections and sampling process

The GPS method which utilizes a communication media (internet or radio) connected base receiver which communicates corrections to rover units for collecting or laying out point positions immediately on site is called? (GPS method) a. Rapid Acknowledgement of Position b. Long time Static c. Real Topographic Kinetics d. Real Time Kinematic

Real Topographic Kinetics

___ is a sum withheld from progress payments to the contractor in accordance with the terms of the contract. Select one: a. Liquidated damages b. Request for payment c. Cash allowance d. Retainage (retention)

Retainage (retention)

Planimetric features found on a site plan would best be described by which selection from the following list? a. Trees b. Sidewalks c. Rivers d. Hurricanes

Sidewalks

A superplasticizer will greatly increase the _________ of Portland cement concrete. D. Final strength B. Cure rate A. Slump C. Early set

Slump

When interpreting plans, the _____ takes precedence over what is actually shown in the drawings. a. Specifications b. Codes c. Amounts d. Estimate

Specifications

___________ estimates are prepared by multiplying the square footage of a building by a cost per square foot and then adjusting the price to compensate for differences in the building heights, length of the building perimeter, and other building components. Square-foot estimates require less information to prepare and are less accurate. a. Space b. Square-foot c. Detailed d. Running

Square-foot

Every employer's responsibility to provide a workplace free of recognized hazards in known as_____. a. CFR's b. A good start to safety c. Part 1926 d. The General Duty Clause

The General Duty Clause

An advantage of using multi-prime contracting to deliver a project is: Select one: a. The total cost of the project is known before any construction work begins b. The Owner only has one contract to manage c. The Owner has less control over the design process d. The ability to fast-track or phase a project based on work packages

The ability to fast-track or phase a project based on work packages

The late activity start is determined by Select one: a. The early activity start time and total float. b. The early activity start time and total float, and the late activity finish time and duration. c. The late activity finish time only. d. The early activity start and free float. e. The late activity finish time and duration.

The early activity start time and total float, and the late activity finish time and duration.

The purpose of keeping injury records is: a. To assign NAICS codes to new industries b. To create more work for the company's statistician c. To allow OSHA to identify high risk industries d. To give OSHA information with which to fine employers

To allow OSHA to identify high risk industries

A cost-plus contract is looked upon as a favorable contract by Contractors b. False a. True

True

An Arrow diagrams use nodes to represent events. a) True b) False

True

Design-build is a type of delivery method that combines the constructor and designer into one entity a. False b. True

True

Improvements in the building envelope can reduce the HVAC system size. a. True b. False

True

Net-zero energy buildings combine energy efficiency and renewable energy generation to consume only as much energy as can be produced onsite through renewable resources over a specified time period. a. False b. True

True

T&M Contracts can lead to many disputes on pricing b. False a. True

True

The Prime Contractor can terminate its contract when the owner is in breach of contract or acting in bad faith a. True b. False

True

The advantages of Cost Plus is the Prime Contractor will incur a profit a. True b. False

True

The drawback of Design Build is that the price may be higher for the owner a. True d. All the above c. Zero Quality defects b. False

True

The reinforcing used in concrete may be reinforcing bars, welded wire mesh (WWM), or a combination of the two): True False

True

Which energy efficient zone control system would you select for the zones located around the perimeter of an office building? a. CV Dual Duct b. CV Terminal Reheat c. VAV Reheat d. None of these e. VAV Dual Duct

VAV Dual Duct

Why are variable air volume (VAV) air handlers typically superior to constant volume (CV) equipment? Select one: a. VAV air handlers run at a high level constantly, which results in better heating and cooling for changing conditions b. VAV air handlers function better due to the fan system working continuously c. VAV air handlers allow for variable speeds to meet changes in heating and cooling requirements, resulting in using less energy than CV systems d. VAV air handlers adjust fan speed for changing conditions, which results in using more energy than CV systems

VAV air handlers allow for variable speeds to meet changes in heating and cooling requirements, resulting in using less energy than CV systems

Of the followings, which one is NOT a common cause for rework: Select one: a. Fabrication change b. Design error c. Weather change d. Construction error

Weather change

A key element of a comprehensive safety and health plan is ____. Select one: a. OSHA posters in prominent locations b. First aid training once a year c. Worksite analysis for hazard recognition d. Tool box meetings every Monday

Worksite analysis for hazard recognition

The _________ are used to make calculations, notes and generally to develop the cost of each item. The workup sheets are condensed versions of the summary sheets. a. Summary sheets b. Workup sheets c. Bid bond d. Specifications

Workup sheets

A critical activity always has ___________. Select one: a. Zero total float but not necessarily zero free float. b. None of the items listed. c. Zero total float and zero free float. d. Zero free float and not necessarily zero total float.

Zero total float and zero free float.

A ground fault circuit interrupter should be installed in a ____. a. bathroom b. bedroom c. closet d. overhead light

bathroom

Scope of Work is a description of what, select all that apply b. The bolts and gaskets that will be installed c. the list of construction obligations, as well as work activities that all contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers are obligated to do a. What work is to be installed and constructed in the design documents before approval

c. the list of construction obligations, as well as work activities that all contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers are obligated to do

A beam or supporting member which projects beyond one of its end supports is said to be ___. Select one: a. protruded b. temporary c. cantilevered d. wedged

cantilevered

A written order to a contractor authorizing changes in the work to the signed original contract documents (not the bid document) is called a/an___. Select one: a. punch list b. AIA 201 c. addendum d. change order

change order

The primary index of strength for concrete is f 'c, which is the capacity of _________. C. bending stress D. shear stress B. compressive stress A. tensile stress

compressive stress

Brick masonry sometimes has a chalky residue called ___ which is a result of soluble salts in the mortar left when moisture evaporates. Select one: a. dihydrate b. mineral deposits c. efflorescence d. epoxy e. silica oxidation

efflorescence

A circuit breaker is an electromechanical device that performs the same protective function as the ________ and also acts as a _________. Select one: a. transformer, conductor b. sensor, control device c. ram, sensor d. fuse, switch

fuse, switch

A 2-force member angled 30° from horizontal will have an x component of force ________________ the y component of force. A. greater than D. None of these C. equal to B. less than

greater than

A deeper beam will typically have: A. higher Efficiency D. None of the above B. increased deflection C. more clearance for Mechanical and Electrical

higher Efficiency

The American Institute of Steel Construction publishes, D. publishes the National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction C. develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems, and services. A. reference materials for design loads in the USA. B. information for the design of steel structures in the USA.

information for the design of steel structures in the USA.

Wood has lower design values when the load being considered has a(n) _________________ duration. B. shorter C. constant D. instantaneous A. longer

longer

A ___ is the term used for finishing or starting a new phase of a project. Select one: a. milestone b. node c. dummy d. hammock activity

milestone

The actual friction loss for the pipe sizes selected for water supply is expressed as: a. psi per 100 meters of pipe b. psi per 100' of pipe c. E) psi per 1" of pipe d. psi per 1 yard of pipe e. psi per 1 meter of pipe

psi per 100' of pipe

On multi-employer worksites, ______ must assume responsibility for coordinating project safety. Select one: a. OSHA inspectors b. the general contractor c. subcontractor d. the owner

the general contractor