CM FINAL REVIEW
Risk evaluation is subjective
TRUE
BIM helps with consideration of alternative approaches to design and construction.
TRUE
D.R. Horton builds homes in all 48 continental states.
FALSE
Subcontractors should not be pre-qualified.
FALSE
The majority of homes built by D.R. Horton exceed $500,000.
FALSE
Risk evaluation is subjective.
TRUE
Because every project is different, quality does not happen on purpose.
FALSE
Budget is not a factor to be considered when setting the quality standard.
FALSE
Comparing actual job costs to estimated costs is not risk management.
FALSE
Construction actually has little to no effects on the environment and thereby, does not affect global warming.
FALSE
Cost overruns do not need to be addressed until the project is completed.
FALSE
D.R. Horton does not have a mortgage department.
FALSE
D.R. Horton self-performs most of its work.
FALSE
D.R. Horton started building homes in Louisiana in 1990.
FALSE
D.R. Horton was founded in 1948.
FALSE
Detailed schedules do not break major work activities down into smaller tasks.
FALSE
Sustainability is the fifth dimension of BIM.
FALSE
A clean site is a safe site.
TRUE
Weather is probably the most common and most obvious reason for work slowdown.
TRUE
BIM will not allow collaboration among students from the different design-build disciplines.
FALSE
Sustainability has to do with a small part of an entire life cycle.
FALSE
Sustainability is an unexpected mainstream design and construction deliverable.
FALSE
A comprehensive quality control plan is the best way to control quality during construction.
TRUE
A good win-win example is using recycled concrete as a base material for new roadways or driveways.
TRUE
Keeping accurate labor records is one of the most important functions of CM's in the field.
TRUE
LEED is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.
TRUE
LEED stands for Leadership on Energy and Environmental Design.
TRUE
Site logistics (project staging) is crucial to the overall efficiency and coordination of the work.
TRUE
A zero-punch list should not be a goal of the project.
FALSE
Gray water is the same as drinking water.
FALSE
The first goal of quality management is to get things done right the first time.
TRUE
The use of sustainable technologies and practices creates new employment opportunities.
TRUE
There are indirect costs that may be saved by having a safety program.
TRUE
All BIM does is add a 3D component to 2D plans and specs.
FALSE
D.R. Horton grew 40% in Louisiana in 2019.
TRUE
Engineering controls are at the top of the hierarchy of hazard control.
TRUE
The tracking tool for cost is the estimate.
TRUE
A preparatory inspection is unnecessary to avoid miscues and rework.
FALSE
A project debriefing is not meant to be a training mechanism.
FALSE
A public project has less governmental involvement than a private project.
FALSE
The tracking tool for quality is the schedule.
FALSE
A clear expression of employee concern should be a policy component of a safety manual.
TRUE
A company's managerial commitment should include safety.
TRUE
A network diagram is nothing more than a work plan.
TRUE
A project control system utilizes the plans, specs, estimate, and schedule.
TRUE
An activity is a task, function, or decision that has a time commitment, or duration, associated with it.
TRUE
An inspection is a check used when tracking quality.
TRUE
Pollutant levels indoor are often higher than pollutant levels outdoor.
TRUE
Risk retention is a mitigation strategy.
TRUE
The fourth dimension of BIM is scheduling.
TRUE
With BIM the various stages of design are classified as level of development (LOD).
TRUE
The schedule of values represents the owner's budget
TRUE
Subcontractors and suppliers should not be involved is a risk evaluation.
FALSE
Submittal of shop drawings is part of quality assurance.
FALSE
Submittals are totally different that RFI's.
FALSE
Successful subcontractor coordination is not based on proper scheduling, preparation, and planning.
FALSE
The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) groups together work done by many subcontractors.
FALSE
The bid amount is converted to a project budget.
FALSE
Tracking project time is not as important as tracking project cost.
FALSE
A BIM design begins with intelligent objects such as walls, roof, and windows
TRUE
A BIM model is a 3D representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a building.
TRUE
A BIM model serves as a shared knowledge resource for the entire design and build team.
TRUE
A safety officer at a company must have authority to take corrective actions if a hazard is identified.
TRUE
A stop sign is an example of an administrative control.
TRUE
A tailgate meeting to review safety procedures is risk management.
TRUE
According to the Brundtland definition of sustainable development, a sustainable society meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
TRUE
Administrative activities include permitting, submittals, inspections, and testing.
TRUE
An objective of sustainability is to reduce consumption of nonrenewable resources, to minimize waste, and to create better environments.
TRUE
Arbitration can be more expensive than litigation.
TRUE
BIM model serves as a shared knowledge resource for the entire design and build team.
TRUE
Critical path method (CPM) is the most common type of schedule used in the commercial, civil, and industrial construction industry.
TRUE
D.R. Horton has a land development department.
TRUE
D.R. Horton has been the #1 homebuilder since 2002.
TRUE
D.R. Horton has built more than 750,000 homes.
TRUE
D.R. Horton has hired over 400 interns since 2014.
TRUE
D.R. Horton is publicly traded.
TRUE
D.R. Horton rotates its interns through multiple of its departments.
TRUE
Environmental, Economic, Social are three main benefits that result from sustainable design and construction.
TRUE
RFI logs should be kept throughout the project.
TRUE
Summary schedules group activities under broader headings such as mobilization, site work, foundation, and rough framing.
TRUE
Surplus materials belong to the owner.
TRUE
TQM stands for Total Quality Management.
TRUE
Taking advantage of the sun can be used for passive solar heating.
TRUE
Testing of materials during construction is part of quality control.
TRUE
The LEED rating system was developed by U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
TRUE
The pre-construction meeting should include discussion about schedule issues.
TRUE
The two key process tools used to track all inquiries, decisions, and approvals that occur during construction are the requests for information (RFI'S) and submittals.
TRUE
The ultimate goal of jobsite management is to keep the project on schedule, within budget, and of high quality.
TRUE
There are programs available that integrate estimating, accounting, and contract administration functions into a single program.
TRUE
Total float is the amount of time an activity can be delayed before it impacts the project's completion as planned.
TRUE
Use of subcontractors is considered as more efficient and expert than self-performance by the contractor.
TRUE
3D CAD is the same as BIM.
FALSE
A BIM model cannot perform clash detection before the project does to the field.
FALSE
A change order adjustment amount does not include general overhead and profit.
FALSE
A poor quality design is not a contractor risk.
FALSE
A risk mitigation plan happens before construction starts and does not vary thereafter.
FALSE
A short-interval schedule is not the same as a look-ahead schedule.
FALSE
A system evaluation does not include employee interviews.
FALSE
A time extension is a contract adjustment used when a monetary adjustment is not owed.
FALSE
After quality, safety is the number-one priority when managing construction operations.
FALSE
An overcrowded worksite does not affect productivity.
FALSE
Assigning durations to each activity precedes sequencing.
FALSE
Availability of materials is not a contractor risk.
FALSE
BIM cannot be accommodating to facility management.
FALSE
BIM does not help a contractor coordinate subcontractors.
FALSE
Documentation should be provided at the end of the project but not throughout the project.
FALSE
Each time number in a network diagram represents a calendar day, not a work day.
FALSE
Elimination is not an example of engineering controls.
FALSE
Enhancing indoor environmental quality is not one of the six fundamental principles of sustainable building design.
FALSE
Entry-level CM's are seldom, if ever, used to keep up with RFI's.
FALSE
Environmental protections do not include storm water pollution.
FALSE
Fiscal considerations should not enter into the reason for a safety program.
FALSE
Fossil fuels are considered a renewable source of energy.
FALSE
Gantt charts are also known as network diagrams.
FALSE
Hazard without exposure equals risk.
FALSE
If you are only a user of BIM, and not a designer, you do not need to know anything about BIM.
FALSE
Industrial is the largest energy consumer.
FALSE
It is the obligation of the owner to provide job site security.
FALSE
Labor availability is not a contractor risk.
FALSE
Local government is seldom, if ever, involved in construction projects.
FALSE
Major subcontractors and vendors do not need to attend a pre-construction meeting.
FALSE
Meeting minutes are unnecessary if it is a meeting of the owner's construction representative and the superintendent.
FALSE
One half of global greenhouse gas emissions can be attributed to buildings.
FALSE
One of the least important contract administration functions is the contractor getting paid on time.
FALSE
PPE stands for personal protection engineering.
FALSE
PPE stands for protecting people every time.
FALSE
Partnering is a concept involving only the owner and prime contractor.
FALSE
Platinum is the lowest level of LEED certification.
FALSE
Political is a pillar of sustainability, according to the Triple Bottom Line.
FALSE
Predicting durations is an exact science.
FALSE
Productivity is the most predictable element of project planning and project control.
FALSE
Purchase orders and material invoices do not need to be monitored during the contract.
FALSE
Quality failures affect only cost and time.
FALSE
Quality impacts aesthetics, appearance, and durability, but not performance.
FALSE
Retainage is an amount retained by the owner from progress payments as a penalty for mistakes made by the contractor.
FALSE
Robert Horton was the founder of D.R. Horton.
FALSE
Safety should not be a part of a company's mission statement.
FALSE
Scheduling and coordinating material deliveries is not one of the contractor's tasks.
FALSE
Sequencing of activities is not the same as network logic.
FALSE
Social obligations are not a reason for a robust safety program.
FALSE
The number one cause of jobsite accidents are electrical shocks.
FALSE
The three types of activities that must be planned and included in a schedule are: pre-construction, construction operations, and post-construction.
FALSE
There is no need for the construction industry to consider implementing the concept of sustainability of sustainable development.
FALSE
Universal Education is a goal of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
FALSE
Unsafe behaviors cause more safety problems than unsafe conditions.
FALSE
Waste is a relatively minor issue in construction.
FALSE
Where to locate a crane on the job site is a relatively unimportant issue.
FALSE
While BIM is a verb, VDC is a noun.
FALSE
Archeological findings are not a risk of the contractor.
FASLE
Eco-friendly building materials may be obtained from anywhere in the world.
FASLE
Sustainability does not involve using standard sizes of materials.
FASLE
The initial building costs are the only numbers used in the life-cycle cost analysis.
FASLE
Adding contingencies may be a pre-bid method to offset a risk.
TRUE
Additional time should always be asked for when processing a change order.
TRUE
Construction impact costs may include noise control.
TRUE
Contract administration is all about managing the business details and relationships.
TRUE
Contracting with the subcontractors is part of quality assurance.
TRUE
Cost codes are used to compare actual job costs with the estimated job costs.
TRUE
D.R. Horton's motto is "America's Builder."
TRUE
Delivery tickets are one of the sources of information used to track job performance.
TRUE
Earned value analysis may be used to determine the overall status of the project relative to both cost and schedule.
TRUE
Elimination of a risk may cause disengagement.
TRUE
Enhancing energy efficiency and use of renewable energy sources are the best strategies to achieve an NZE building.
TRUE
Environmental risks may delay a schedule.
TRUE
Establishing the work hours is the responsibility of the superintendent.
TRUE
Excellent (S), Very good (A), Good (B+), Fairly poor (B - ), and poor (C) is the rating categories for the LEED rating system.
TRUE
Falls are the number one cause of accidents on a construction site.
TRUE
Hard hats and steel-toed shoes are examples of PPE.
TRUE
Hazard mitigation is a primary component of a job hazard analysis.
TRUE
Identifying performance deviations is one of the seven steps in the project control cycle.
TRUE
Improving air and water quality is an example of an environmental benefit.
TRUE
In sustainable decision-making, the factors impacting the entire life of the project should be considered.
TRUE
Indoor environmental quality of a building has to do with impacts on the inhabitant's comfort, health, and productivity.
TRUE
It is important for quality control personnel be familiar with the standards associated with a number of trades.
TRUE
It is important to develop a standardized risk assessment approach that can be applied to each project.
TRUE
Job signage is a good way to advertise the construction company.
TRUE
Labor costs are directly impacted by a construction company's safety record.
TRUE
Legal obligations are one reason for a robust safety program.
TRUE
Liquidated damages is an agreed upon amount per day for the project finishing late.
TRUE
Managing the many changes on a project is one of the contract administration functions.
TRUE
Michael Cascio is a graduate of the LSU CM department.
TRUE
Not bidding on a project may be a pre-bid method to offset a risk.
TRUE
Once a progress payment is received by the prime contractor it is obligated to promptly pay its subcontractors and vendors.
TRUE
One of the reasons for a pre-construction meeting is to clarify the lines of authority and communication
TRUE
One of the reasons for a toolbox meeting is to emphasize safe work habits.
TRUE
One of the reasons for subcontractor meetings is to discuss potential conflicts.
TRUE
Optimizing energy use is one of the six fundamental principles of sustainable building design.
TRUE
Part of being a construction manager is anticipating risks.
TRUE
Part of network logic is answering the question: Which activities can be started once this activity is completed?
TRUE
Planning and scheduling concern two interrelated elements of construction management: strategy and time.
TRUE
Political, legal, and regulatory risks are the ones over which the contractor has the least control.
TRUE
ProCore is a comprehensive project management platform that enables the entire project team to access and participate in every type of construction application from a centralized hub.
TRUE
Productivity has to do with how much work can be accomplished in a certain time frame.
TRUE
Programmable thermostats are an example of how energy consumption can be optimized.
TRUE
Project size may impact what type of schedule will be used.
TRUE
Quality and safety are ultimately achieved at the labor force level.
TRUE
Quality assurance is done prior to a project being started.
TRUE
Quality attitude must emanate from the highest levels of leadership and management.
TRUE
Quality is defined as meeting or exceeding the requirements established in the design documents.
TRUE
Quality, along with cost and time, are the three primary elements of construction management.
TRUE
Risk abatement involves reducing the loss potential of a risk.
TRUE
Risk management involves identification, quantification, and mitigation of the risks.
TRUE
Safety culture should be a part of the organizational value system of a company.
TRUE
Scheduling addresses "How long?"
TRUE
Site selection and building layout is the first area where sustainability can be applied.
TRUE
Some production activities do not actually require any physical effort.
TRUE
Steel beams are an example of a construction product that requires a shop drawing.
TRUE
The benefits of sustainable design and construction offer the potential to change the way in which we, as humans, face the challenges of the next decade.
TRUE
The big advantage to Gantt chart schedules is that they are very easy to understand.
TRUE
The first task in contract administration is to create a contact list for every single person associated with the project.
TRUE
The goal of sustainability is to reduce the impacts construction has on buildings being built, and the environment, quality of life, and human health.
TRUE
The major cornerstone for the ecological movement was the publication of Silent Spring by Rachel Carson in the early 1960s.
TRUE
The need for a clear and accurate paper trail in construction is paramount.
TRUE
Wetlands is a risk of a contractor.
TRUE
With BIM you get a chance to build the project in a virtual environment before you build it for real.
TRUE
Workers should be trained on the proper use of PPE.
TRUE
