AIC Practice Test

Using the information provided in Figures 8a and 8b, how many cubic yards of concrete are needed for the walls (excluding foundation and slab)? A. 101 B. 120 C. 135 D. 155

A • Length of wall at centerline: 14.83 ft + 43.83 ft + 30.83 ft + 21.33 ft + 16.00 ft + 22.5 ft = 149.32 ft • Depth of wall: 207.3 ft - (190.5 ft + 1.17 ft) = 15.63 ft • Width of wall: 1.17 ft • Volume: (149.32 ft × 15.63 ft × 1.17 ft)/27 = 101 cy

Which of the following contract documents would be inappropriate to use if the scope addressed material costs, labor units, rental equipment and taxes? A. Purchase order B. Contract C. Scope of work D. Change order

A • Purchase orders do not include labor.

Using the information provided in Figure 9a what are the total earned work hours for the column forms? A. 19 B. 27 C. 465 D. 2,387

A (see figure S1a) • 112 × .171 = 19

Using the information provided in Figure 9a what is the projected gain/loss in work hours for the column forms? A. (174) B. 325 C. 1,897 D. 2,396

A (see figure S1a) • 428 - 602 = (174)

Which CSI division contains the bidding requirements for a project? A. 00 B. 01 C. 01-49 D. 02-49

A. 00

What is a listener's retention percentage of an oral conversation? A. 10% B. 50% C. 60% D. 90%

A. 10%

Which of the following grades is common on U.S. highways? A. 4% B. 15% C. 50% D. 96%

A. 4%

Which graphical measurement tool is a bar chart that displays a frequency distribution? A. Histogram B. Pareto chart C. Pie chart D. Fishbone chart

A. Histogram

Which of the following are the best steps when receiving materials? A. Inspect delivery, note damages, count items and compare to the bill of lading B. Inspect delivery, note damages, count items and compare to the accounting terms C. Review specifications, follow up on materials orders and call for delivery date D. Award contract, vendor prepare shop drawings, fabricate, review and deliver

A. Inspect delivery, note damages, count items and compare to the bill of lading

An HVAC technician is inspecting an outside condensing unit of an air source heat pump in the summer. The unit is energized and appears to be operating normally. One of the refrigerant lines is cool to the touch and insulated. Which of the following statements is most likely true about this refrigerant line and the phase of the refrigerant in it? A. It is a suction line and the refrigerant is a gas at a relatively low pressure B. It is a suction line and the refrigerant is a liquid at a relatively high pressure C. It is a liquid line and the refrigerant is a liquid at a relatively high pressure D. It is a condensate line and the refrigerant is a gas at a relatively high pressure

A. It is a suction line and the refrigerant is a gas at a relatively low pressure

Which of the following systems is designed to carry the total vertical load of a structure? A. Piling B. Cofferdam C. Timber shoring D. Cribbing and tiebacks

A. Piling

An owner has contracted with an engineering firm to address a sinkhole that has developed at the corner of an existing building. The engineer recommends pressure grouting the sinkhole at a minimum of three locations. The engineer estimates it will require between 100 and 250 cubic yards of grout. The engineer assists the owner develop the contractors' bid documents and the scope of work. Which type of contract would be most appropriate for this project? A. Unit price B. Turnkey C. Design-bid-build D. Lump sum

A. Unit price

A superintendent wants to check if a 25' high block wall is within tolerances. Which of the following tools and their use would be the most appropriate? A. Use a plumb bob to measure the vertical plane B. Use a building level to determine its length C. Use a total station to quantify the number of blocks D. Use a pinellas rod to measure against a horizontal plane

A. Use a plumb bob to measure the vertical plane

According to OSHA, what is the name of the violation where the firm or designated person is aware that a hazardous condition exists, knows that the condition violates a standard, and makes no effort to eliminate the safety hazard? A. Willful violation B. Serious violation C. De minimis violation D. Other-than-serious violation

A. Willful violation

Which types of activities are considered first when compressing the length of a project? A. Zero float and least cost to compress B. Zero float and highest cost to compress C. Highest floats and least cost to compress D. Highest floats and highest cost to compress

A. Zero float and least cost to compress

Assume that you are pouring a wall that is 151 ft 4 in. long, 14 ft high and, 1 ft 4 in. thick. The crew's daily placement rate is 375 cy per 8-hr day. How many hours will it take to complete the wall? A. 0.3 B. 2.2 C. 27.0 D. 58.8

B • (151.33 ft × 14 ft × 1.33 ft) × (1 cy/27 cft) = 104.6 cy • 375 cy/8 hr = 46.9 cy/hr • 104.6 cy/46.9 hr/cy = 2.2 hr

Using the financial statements provided in Figures 3a and 3b, calculate the working capital for this company at the end of the year? A. $176,177 B. $733,154 C. $1,463,403 D. $1,633,389

B • 1,415,815 - 682,661 = $733,154

Using the psychrometric chart provided in Figure 2, what is the enthalpy of 2 lb. of air given a dry bulb temperature of 75º F and a relative humidity of 50%? A. 28 BTUs B. 56 BTUs C. 108 BTUs D. 128 BTUs

B • 28BTUs/lb from figure 2 • 28BTUs/lb x 2lb = 56BTUs

Given a rectangular cofferdam that is 60 ft wide × 100 ft long and 10 ft deep and enclosed with a 3-ft toe, how many total SFCA are required for the sheet piling? A. 3,200 B. 4,160 C. 6,000 D. 60,000

B • 60 + 100 + 60 + 100 = 320 lnft • 320 lnft × 13 ft = 4,160 SFCA

The plans call for the contractor to drive, pull, and salvage steel sheet piling 15 ft deep. The estimated quantity is 12,000 sq ft of contact area (SFCA). Given the crew makeup as shown in Figure 6, an 8-hr workday, and a crew daily output of 545 SFCA, what is the productivity rate expressed in work hours per unit (Whr/Unit)? A. 0.059 B. 0.110 C. 9.083 D. 17.031

B • 60 Whr/545 SFCA = 0.110

Using the bond premium schedule below, what is the bond premium for a $2,755,000 project? First $5,000 = $12.00/$1,000 Next $2M = $6,000 + $7.25/$1,000 Next $2.5M= $20,500 + $5.75/$1,000 A. $19,974 B. $45,373 C. $55,974 D. $66,341

B • First 5K = $5,000/1,000 × $12.00 = $60 • Next 2M = $6,000 + (2,000,000/1,000) × $7.25 = $20,500 • Next 2.5M = $20,500 + (2,755,000 - 2,005,000)/1,000 × $5.75 = $24,813 • $60 + 20,500 + 24,813 = $45,373

Using the average soil weights from the table in Figure 1, what is the swell percentage of a loam soil? A. 8.3% B. 23.8% C. 31.9% D. 81.0%

B • SW% = ((Bcy/Lcy) - 1) × 100 • (2,600/2,100) - 1 × 100 = 23.8%

Using the information provided in Figures 8a and 8b, how many bank cubic yards of soil must be excavated and removed? Assume the existing grade is 204 ft and that excavated soil is being used for backfilling. A. 40 B. 350 C. 1,070 D. 9,633,601

B • Shape 1 = 45 ft × 16 ft × 8.75 ft/27 = 233.33 cy • Shape 2 = 22.5 ft × 16 ft × 8.75 ft/27 = 116.66 cy • Total = 233.33 + 116.66 = 350 Bcy

Using Figure 9a what is the weekly unit work hours in work hours per unit for the column forms? A. 0.007 B. 0.195 C. 4.919 D. 5.118

B (see figure S1a) • 17/87 = 0.195

Using the information provided in Figure 9a what is the to date unit work hours in work hours per unit for the column forms? A. 0.011 B. 0.241 C. 3.821 D. 4.148

B (see figure S1a) • 27/112 = 0.241

Using Figure 9a what is the budgeted unit work hours in work hours per unit for the column forms? A. 0.045 B. 0.171 C. 0.241 D. 5.838

B (see figure S1a) • 428/2,499 = 0.171

Using the information provided in Figure 9b what is the budgeted unit cost in dollars per unit for the concrete footings? A. 0.047 B. 21.45 C. 137.25 D. 256.00

B (see figure S1b) • 5,490/256 = 21.45

Using the information provided in Figure 10, what is the free float between activities B and G? A. 0 B. 2 C. 4 D. 6

B (see figure S2) • ES next - EF • 10 - 8 = 2

Using the information provided in Figure 11, what is the benchmark elevation at IP #4? A. 864.62 B. 889.90 C. 896.27 D. 902.64

B (see figure S3) • 877.26 + 19.01(total BS) - 6.37 (total FS) = 889.90

Using the information provided in Figure 10, what is the total number of days to complete this sequence of activities? A. 13 B. 14 C. 18 D. 31

B. 14

Which part of the OSHA Standards is designated for record keeping? A. 5(a)(1) B. 1904 C. 1910 D. 1926

B. 1904

Using only the information provided in Figure 4, which concrete beam is most likely to be under the lowest tensile stress? A. 1B4 B. 1B10 C. 1B3 D. 1B5

B. 1B10

Which of the following terms is the most favorable to the purchaser? A. Cash on demand B. 3/20 Net 60 C. 2/20 Net 60 D. 2/10 Net 20

B. 3/20 Net 60

OSHA mandates that fall protection must be in place for difference in elevations greater that how many vertical feet? A. Any distance B. 6 ft C. 10 ft D. 15 ft

B. 6 ft

What is the best time to distribute the meeting minutes to the participants? A. At the beginning of the meeting B. About one day after the meeting C. About one hour prior to the meeting D. About one day prior to the meeting

B. About one day after the meeting

Which of the following statements is true about the use of texting as a means of communicating in the construction industry? A. A means of easily and effectively documenting communication B. Appropriate for clarifying but not for formal direction C. Should be completely avoided in construction D. Acceptable for communication if specifically allowed in the contract

B. Appropriate for clarifying but not for formal direction

The Safety Standards utilize the abbreviation 29 CFR Part 1926. What does the acronym CFR stand for? A. Code of Federal Register B. Code of Federal Regulations C. Construction Federal Register D. Construction Federal Regulations

B. Code of Federal Regulations

A successful contractor operating as a sole proprietor is considering restructuring her company to reduce her personal risk. Which of the following would be the most appropriate action for her to take? A. Leave the company as a sole proprietorship and move the company assets into her personal accounts B. Create a LLC by filing with the state in which she lives C. Create a S corporation by filing with the IRS D. Create a C corporation by filing in a county other than the one she lives in

B. Create a LLC by filing with the state in which she lives

Which of the following is the best example of an open-ended question? A. Do you understand what work is supposed to be completed? B. Do you know which shovel to get me from the tool shed? C. What steps are you going to take to complete the activity? D. How do you feel about completing the activities assigned?

B. Do you know which shovel to get me from the tool shed?

A subcontractor identifies a significant discrepancy between the architectural and structural drawings. The subcontractor immediately meets with the general contractor at their construction trailer to discuss the discrepancy. The general contractor agrees that this could be a significant change depending on which of the drawings describes the designer's intent. Which of the following actions is the most appropriate in this situation? A. Draft a change order proposal and arrange a meeting with the design team and owner to resolve the conflict. B. Draft an RFI that describes the discrepancy in detail and submit it to the architect immediately. C. Send a short text alerting the design team of the issue and discuss the discrepancy in detail at the next meeting. D. Email the engineer of record to collect relevant background information and follow up with a formal RFI to the architect

B. Draft an RFI that describes the discrepancy in detail and submit it to the architect immediately.

Which fire protection system would be most appropriate for an unconditioned warehouse located in Chicago if the warehouse contains materials such as paper, wood and other type A combustibles? A. Wet pipe system B. Dry pipe system C. Deluge system D. Clean agent system

B. Dry pipe system

A contractor is preparing a site logistics plan and notices on the site plan that at the north boundary of the project the topographical lines are very close together. Which of the following would likely be an appropriate action to take? A. Bring in additional fine grade fill B. Evaluate alternatives to silt fencing C. Locate the construction trailer there D. Clear and grub that area at the start of the job

B. Evaluate alternatives to silt fencing

The contractor has tasked his project engineer with developing an agenda for a preconstruction meeting with the architect and owner. The project engineer has received numerous emails and RFIs from subcontractors and vendors requesting a wide range of information. Which document is most appropriate to distinguish between appropriate topics for the meeting and topics better addressed through other means? A. General conditions B. General requirements C. Technical specifications D. Supplementary conditions

B. General requirements

Which statement is true about the critical path? A. Is the shortest string of activities through the schedule B. Is the longest string of activities through the schedule C. Has zero total float but possibly some free float in the activities D. Includes all activities that are impossible to compress their duration any further

B. Is the longest string of activities through the schedule

What is the best source for developing the list of activities for the logic network and schedule? A. General requirements B. Technical specifications C. Financial reports and balance sheets D. Estimate and earned work hour report

B. Technical specifications

How is free float defined? A. The amount of slack in a node B. The amount of slack between activities C. The amount of slack within a series of activities D. The amount of slack accumulated throughout the logic network

B. The amount of slack between activities

The contractor submits a bid for $1,303,071 with the appropriate forms. They receive a notice of award letter indicating that their bid has been selected. The contractor decides not to accept the contract. Which of the following statements is a likely outcome? A. They will lose the amount of their bond premium. B. They will lose the amount of their bid bond face value. C. As long as the letter or contract has not been signed, they can withdraw without ramifications. D. They will lose the amount of their performance bond face value.

B. They will lose the amount of their bid bond face value.

A project engineer has been tasked with writing a purchase order for a large steel package. The owner is a local municipality and is tax exempt. The project engineer is employed by a small business enterprise (SBE) registered with the federal government. When writing the purchase order, which law should be reviewed to ensure the basic rules governing the sale are complied with? A. Davis Bacon Act B. Uniform Commercial Code C. National Labor Relations Act D. Uniform Transportation Code

B. Uniform Commercial Code

Which of the following situations would be most advantageous for using an inverted philadelphia rod? A. Verifying a highway grid layout B. Verifying the elevation of ceiling mounted ductwork C. Verifying a building footing layout D. Verifying the elevation of a piece of equipment

B. Verifying the elevation of ceiling mounted ductwork

Using the financial statements provided in Figures 3a and 3b, calculate the current ratio? A. 0.47 B. 1.00 C. 2.07 D. 4.36

C • $1,415,815/$682,611 = 2.07

Using the financial statements provided in Figures 3a and 3b, calculate the quick ratio (acid test)? A. 0.23 B. 0.48 C. 1.00 D. 2.07

C • ($260,631 + $423,731)/$682,661 = 1.00

The plans call for the contractor to drive, pull, and salvage steel sheet piling 15 ft deep. The estimated quantity is 12,000 sq ft of contact area (SFCA). Given the crew makeup as shown in Figure 6, an 8-hr workday, and a crew daily output of 545 SFCA, how many total work hours are expended per day? A. 28 B. 32 C. 60 D. 100

C • 1 × 8 + 4 × 8 + 2 × 8 + .5 × 8 = 60

Assume you have a simple beam 16 ft long supported on each end by R1 and R2. There is a concentrated load of 900 lb that is 4 ft from R2. Reaction R1 is pinned 12 ft from the load. Reaction R1 is 225 lb and R2 is 675 lb. What is the maximum bending moment in pounds per foot? A. 900 B. 1,800 C. 2,700 D. 3,600

C • 225 × 12 = 2,700

A contractor receives an invitation to bid a project located in Miami on June 1st and provides a bid to the owner on July 1st. The bid documents indicate that the start of the project is August 1st and has a duration of 365 calendar days. The contractor is awarded the contract on July 15th with the notice to proceed given on August 15th. During the construction of the job, there are five days lost due to rain. When is the contractor required to complete the project by? A. August 1st the following year B. August 6th the following year C. August 15th the following year D. August 20th the following year

C • 5 day rain delay can be expected in Miami, FL and is not justification for a change order.

A new hospital is in the preconstruction phase and the architect of record has drafted the project agreement. The agreement calls for the architect to be the initial decision maker for any contractor disputes that arise on the project including any claims that allege errors and omissions against them. The general contractor wants that provision stricken from the project agreement because they believe that the design team should not be ruling on their own potential errors or omissions. Which justification and action is the most appropriate? A. The clause is patently unethical and should be removed B. Designers are unable to make unbiased ruling on their own work so it should be removed. C. While not unethical, perceptions can be more important that reality and it should be removed. D. If the designer does not render an opinion then the error and omissions insurance is voided and as such should remain.

C • Mr. Ethics Blog dated November 2015 https://www.professionalconstructor.org/blogpost/1122991/Mr-Ethics?tag=&DGPCrSrt=&DGPCrPg=3

Given the information provided in Figure 7 for a rectangular cofferdam that is 60 ft wide × 100 ft long and 10 ft deep and enclosed with a 3-ft toe, approximately how many total board feet (BF) are needed for all of the cofferdam components, including waste? A. 16,164 B. 22,826 C. 25,565 D. 27,229

C • VLF = 320 lnft/(13 in./12 in.) = 296 PCS • 296 PCS × 13 ft long = 3,848 VLF • Piling = 3,848 VLF × (3 in. × 13 in.)/12 = 12,506 BF • Wales = 3 lines × 320 ft = 960 lnft • 960 lnft × (6 in. × 8 in./12 in.) = 3,840 BF • Braces = 3 lines × 12 PCS/line × 60 ft long = 2,160 lnft • 2,160 lnft × (6 in. × 6 in./12 in.) = 6,480 BF • Subtotal = 12,506 + 3,840 + 6,480 = 22,826 BF • Waste = 22,826 BF × 12% = 2,739 BF • Total board feet = 22,826 + 2,739 = 25,565

Using the information provided in Figure 9a what is the total projected work hours at completion for the column forms? A. 27 B. 104 C. 602 D. 2,472

C (see figure S1a) • 2,499 × .241 = 602

Using the information provided in Figure 9b what is the total projected cost at completion for the concrete footings? A. 81.41 B. 803.84 C. 5,150.72 D. 10,615.00

C (see figure S1b) • 256 × 20.12 = 5,150.72

Using the information provided in Figure 9b what is the to date unit cost in dollars per unit for the concrete footings? A. 0.32 B. 3.14 C. 20.13 D. 5,125.00

C (see figure S1b) • 805/40 = 20.13

Using the information provided in Figure 9c what is the current projection for the quantities of piles in vertical linear feet (VLF)? A. 680 B. 5,300 C. 5,980 D. 6,700

C (see figure S1c) • 6,700 - 720 = 5,980

Using the information provided in Figure 10, what is the total float for activity B? A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. 8

C (see figure S2) • 10 - 8 or 2 - 0 = 2

How many feet must the side rails of an extension ladder extend beyond the upper landing service? A. 1 ft B. 2 ft C. 3 ft D. 4 ft

C. 3 ft

The technical specifications reference ASHRAE as a publisher of numerous technical standards. What does the acronym ASHRAE stand for? A. American Steel Housing Rating Association of Engineers B. Associated Structural Hoists Rating Association of Engineers C. American Society for Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers D. Associated Society for Home Rating Air Equipment

C. American Society for Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers

Which duties change as a person moves up an organizational chart? A. Technical skills increase and negotiation skills decrease B. Administration skills decrease and technical skills increase C. Analysis skills increase and communication skills increase D. Communication skills decrease and administration skills decrease

C. Analysis skills increase and communication skills increase

Which party has the design liability for a prescriptive specification? A. Owner B. Contractor C. Architect/engineer D. Code official

C. Architect/engineer

A clause in the Subcontract Agreement states that "the Subcontractor binds themselves to the Contractor for the performance of the Subcontractor's work in the same manner as the Contractor is bound to the Owner for such performance under Contractor's contract with the owner." Which category would this contract clause fall under? A. Flow down B. Arbitration C. Condition precedent D. Promissory estoppel

C. Condition precedent

Which party typically obtains the general building permit? A. Owner B. Subcontractor C. Contractor D. Architect/engineer

C. Contractor

Select which party is typically responsible for designing temporary structural formwork? A. Owner B. Engineer of record C. Contractor/vendor D. Architect

C. Contractor/vendor

Which piece of equipment and attachment would be the most efficient method to excavate inside a cofferdam? A. Shovel with a 3-cy bucket B. Backhoe with a 3-cy bucket C. Crane with a clamshell attachment D. Crane with an auger attachment

C. Crane with a clamshell attachment

When and where must a project's OSHA Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (Form 300A) be posted? A. All year long and easily accessible to all employees at the job site B. All year long and in the project manager's office at the home office C. February 11-April 30 and accessible to all employees at the job site D. For three months and in the employees' break room at the home office

C. February 11-April 30 and accessible to all employees at the job site

How is total float defined? A. The amount of slack in a node B. The amount of slack within an activity C. How much a series of activities can be delayed without delaying a project D. The amount of slack accumulated throughout the logic network

C. How much a series of activities can be delayed without delaying a project

What are the leadership skills needed to conduct a productive meeting? A. Planning, probing questions, responding critically, and decision making B. Planning, timing, coordinating, probing, responding critically, and following up C. Listening attentively, responding constructively, soliciting all ideas, and matching decision making to the situation D. Coordinating, listening selectively, responding critically, soliciting supportive ideas, and adjusting decision making to the situation

C. Listening attentively, responding constructively, soliciting all ideas, and matching decision making to the situation

A junior architect has been tasked with providing an additional product submittal requirement to the bid documents before they are released to the contractors. Where would the most appropriate place for the requirement be located? A. Revised invitation to bidders B. General conditions in the contract agreement C. Part 3 of the applicable section of the specifications D. Supplemental conditions in the project manual

C. Part 3 of the applicable section of the specifications

The pipefitting subcontractor is required to lay pipe in a trench that is 10 ft deep and 3 ft wide with vertical walls and no sloping or other protection. The trench was dug by the excavator. The general contractor supervised the work but had no employees in the trench. The concrete subcontractor told the general contractor and excavator that the trench needed to be sloped or shored before their employees could work in the trench. During the OSHA inspection, OSHA observed the general contractor at the trench supervising the pipefitter in the trench. Which contractor(s) would receive a citation for an unsafe trench? A. Pipefitting only B. Pipefitting and excavator C. Pipefitting, excavator, and general contractor D. Pipefitting, excavator, general contractor, and concrete subcontractor

C. Pipefitting, excavator, and general contractor

Review the following task descriptions and indicate which would be the most appropriate to report progress on a field superintendent's daily log. A. Poured concrete for the columns. B. Installed rebar and poured concrete. C. Poured 75 cy concrete, placed rebar, and stripped forms for columns D1-D4. D. Poured 75 cy concrete, placed rebar, and stripped forms for the building.

C. Poured 75 cy concrete, placed rebar, and stripped forms for columns D1-D4.

A contractor submits a bid for a large commercial project relying on a bid from a steel subcontractor. The contractor is awarded the project; however, when attempting to award the subcontract, the steel subcontractor retracts their bid. The next lowest steel bid was 10% higher. Which of the following is the most appropriate legal argument for the contractor to make if seeking restitution? A. Consideration intact B. Legal purpose established C. Promissory estoppel D. Equitable adjustment

C. Promissory estoppel

What is the name of the term for shifting the activities within their available free floats to produce a uniform workforce and reduce the maximum resource usage requirements? A. Crashing B. Crew utilization C. Resource leveling D. Time-scaled networking

C. Resource leveling

During a construction project, a contractor used an area of the site for parking. The site was originally vegetated with grass and small bushes before it was cleared for parking. After it rained, this area was often muddy causing trucks and equipment to get stuck. Gravel was put down on two separate occasions to mitigate this problem. The parking area is now scheduled to be built on. Which would be the most appropriate piece of equipment to compact the soil? A. Backhoe B. Sheepsfoot C. Smooth wheel roller D. Wheel tractor scraper

C. Smooth wheel roller

Which of the following items would not typically be included with the instruction to bidders (ITB) bid document? A. Insurance requirements B. Description of the project C. Subcontractors the prime contractor proposes to use D. Date and time the bids are due to the designer

C. Subcontractors the prime contractor proposes to use

Which of the following communication methods is the most effective way to know that the communication has been understood? A. The sender should ask closed-ended questions and tell the receiver twice. B. The sender should ask open-ended questions and make them speak. C. The sender should ask how they feel and their attitude toward the activity. D. The sender should tell them what to do and get them back to work quickly.

C. The sender should ask how they feel and their attitude toward the activity.

Which statement most accurately describes how a 3-phase, 120/208V load would be wired? A. One hot, one neutral and one ground conductor B. Two hot and one neutral conductor C. Three hot and one neutral conductor D. Three hot conductors

C. Three hot and one neutral conductor

Which of the following statements about the following organizations and their justifications of its use is most appropriate when designers develop project specifications? A. Organize building materials by International Building Code chapters to facilitate inspections by the authority having jurisdiction. B. Only use materials tested by Underwriters Laboratories to ensure the highest quality and lowest flame spread rating. C. Use the Construction Specification Institute's organizational system for categorizing construction materials into divisions and sections as it is widely used by the industry. D. Use products endorsed by the American Society for Testing Materials to prevent the likelihood of structural failure.

C. Use the Construction Specification Institute's organizational system for categorizing construction materials into divisions and sections as it is widely used by the industry.

If an employee wanted to increase the amount of taxes withheld from their paycheck, which would be the most appropriate form to ask for from the HR department? A. I-9 B. W-2 C. W-4 D. 1099

C. W-4

The job site has a primary vertical control point with a reference benchmark of 100 ft. An instrument is set up with an HI of 5.42 ft above the BM. A grade stake is set at an elevation of 96 ft. What is the height reading on the rod at the grade stake? A. 1.42 ft B. 4.00 ft C. 5.42 ft D. 9.42 ft

D • 5.42 + 4.00 = 9.42 ft or • 105.42 - 96.00 = 9.42 ft

Using the information provided in Figure 9b what is the week labor unit cost in dollars per unit for the concrete footings? A. 0.70 B. 1.43 C. 3.14 D. 14.60

D (see figure S1b) • 365/25 = 14.6

What is the maximum horizontal travel distance to retrieve a fire extinguisher for a project under construction? A. 10 ft B. 25 ft C. 75 ft D. 100 ft

D. 100 ft

What is the elevation of the top guardrail from the floor to protect against falls on a leading edge? A. 21 in +/- 1 inch B. 25 in +/- 2 inches C. 35 in +/- 3 inches D. 42 in +/- 3 inches

D. 42 in +/- 3 inches

Using the information provided in Figure 10, what are the critical activities for this logic network? A. B, G B. A, C, F C. A, D, E, G D. A, C, F, G

D. A, C, F, G

When is the best time to distribute the working agenda to the participants of a meeting? A. As a follow-up to the meeting B. At the beginning of the meeting C. About one day after the meeting D. About one day prior to the meeting

D. About one day prior to the meeting

A contract is entered into in which the owner holds a contract with the architect and each trade contractor. In addition, the owner holds a contract with a management service company to perform the trade coordination, cost control, and scheduling services. What is this project delivery method called? A. Partnering B. Joint venture C. Design-build D. Construction management

D. Construction management

The owner wants to fast-track a construction project. Which project delivery system best supports this process? A. Partnering B. Design-bid-build C. CM agency D. Design-build

D. Design-build

What issue would a surveyor most likely need to account for when using a steel 300' measuring tape? A. Tape stretching when pulling lengths B. Calibrating the length markers on tape C. Inconsistencies in markers between foot intervals D. Expansion of the tape in warm weather

D. Expansion of the tape in warm weather

According to OSHA, which document must the supervisor complete immediately after an accident by describing the accident in detail? A. Insurance forms B. OSHA's Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (Form 300A) C. OSHA's Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (Form 300) D. OSHA's Injury and Illness Incident Report (Form 301)

D. OSHA's Injury and Illness Incident Report (Form 301)

How is the term fast tracking defined in construction? A. Planning and scheduling the design B. Overlapping execution of the construction activities C. Finalizing the design and procurement before construction begins D. Overlapping execution of the design, procurement, and construction

D. Overlapping execution of the design, procurement, and construction

Which of the following statements made by the indicated parties below would least likely be made at an owner/architect/contractor progress meeting? A. Contractor: "There are 14 unanswered RFIs on the log." B. Superintendent: "A third party inspector will assist the supervision of the roofing installation." C. Owner: "It is very likely, that change order proposal #23 will be accepted." D. Project manager: "The bond rate for ABC subcontractor is 1.45%"

D. Project manager: "The bond rate for ABC subcontractor is 1.45%"

Which of the following is the most efficient temporary form system to support freshly placed concrete poured continually in a vertical direction? A. Tilt-up form system B. Flying form system C. Lift slab form system D. Slip form system

D. Slip form system

Using the information provided in Figure 5, which of the following is a claim that can be made? A. Contractor is to purchase a unit manufactured by McQuay B. The unit must have a minimum SEER of 7.5 C. The unit has a cooling capacity under 1 ton D. The roofing structure will not carry the dead weight of the unit

D. The roofing structure will not carry the dead weight of the unit

A superintendent needs to layout the perimeter strip footings, batter boards and utility lines for a new structure adjacent to an existing building. Which single piece of equipment would be most useful to complete this task? A. Compound prism level B. Dumpy level C. Detroit theodolite D. Total station

D. Total station

What would be the most appropriate means for the contractor to communicate to the project owner an unforeseen condition not identified in the soils report? A. Document the issue in the job diary B. Issue a jobsite memorandum C. Draft a construction report D. Write a formal business letter

D. Write a formal business letter

While the designer is inspecting the building and creating a punch list it is discovered that the flooring contractor installed a substantially inferior carpet than what was indicated in the specification. After the deficiency was discovered, could the contractor obtain a certificate of occupancy from the AHJ? A. No, the AHJ does not issue a certificate of occupancy until the contracted work is 100% completed B. No, the AHJ does not issue a certificate of occupancy until the owner has beneficial occupancy of the building C. No, the AHJ does not issue the certificate of occupancy D. Yes, it isn't a life safety issue so a certificate of occupancy could be issued

D. Yes, it isn't a life safety issue so a certificate of occupancy could be issued