Construction Project Administration Textbook Exam Chapters 1-17

True/False: The superintendent should perform quality checks on the contractor's own work and the work of the subcontractors.

True

True/False: Unknown subsurface site conditions can be a legitimate reason to issue a contractor a change order.

True

True/False: When a contractor employs union labor, a "labor agreement" exists between the contractor and the union.

True

Payment for the project at the completion of the project may be done in ________________________ arrangements, as the project is delivered to owner and payment is made for the project.

Turnkey

BIM models can be used to animate the ______________ of construction.

sequence

Because they are expensive and less readily available, green materials on the jobsite are susceptible to ____________

theft

The "___________" phase of a quality management program includes the full plan for the company program, as well as the plan for the particular project's quality management.

Plan

Which of the following types of meetings is typically held at regular weekly or bi-weekly intervals throughout the project?

Progress meeting

Which position typically writes the subcontract agreements?

Project Manager

The ____________________ can be an accurate account of telephone conversations, or it can be a list that contains the time of the call, and the person calling.

Telephone Log

How many employees must an employer have before OSHA record keeping is required?

11 or more

Which of the following parts of CFR Title 29 addresses safety and health regulations for construction?

1926

AIA Document A201 requires that the claim be made within _______________ after recognizing the change.

21 Days

A request for information, or RFI, is typically sent from the contractor to the __________________

Architect

The _______________________ usually appears at the front of the Project Manual. A. General Conditions B. Invitation to Bid C. Request for Proposal D. Technical Specifications

B. Invitation to Bid

A Gant Chart is which type of scheduling tool?

Bar Chart

Which of the following are management systems used to improve customer satisfaction? A. TQM B. Six Sigma C. Lean D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Which of the following is an advantage of using BIM during the construction phase? A. Embedding of material and system information in the documents B. Embedding cost and schedule information in the documents. C. Clash detection features D. All of the above

D. All of the above

True/False: A "claim" is an unresolved change request.

True

True/False: A latent condition or defect is one that is unanticipated and doesn't appear initially in the project.

True

True/False: BIM can be applied throughout the design and construction process.

True

True/False: Duration, in most schedules, is expressed in working days, not calendar days.

True

True/False: In a unit-price contract, each unit price incorporates a portion of the overhead, indirect overhead and profit.

True

True/False: In an Agency CM contracting arrangement, the construction manager does not have design or construction responsibilities.

True

True/False: Life cycle costing is a key to creating the economics for the use of many new materials that may cost more on installation but in the long term create savings in other areas.

True

True/False: Many owners will assign a percentage of the contract amount to the punch list, usually from one to five percent.

True

True/False: Most contractors will not sign contracts without the standard arbitration clause included.

True

True/False: Most time extension requests are fairly subjective, as the true impact of the change is rarely clearly determined.

True

True/False: One design-build delivery system is a hybrid of the others where a design and contracting firm form a joint venture/partnership for one specific project. The venture/partnership is usually dissolved when the project is complete.

True

True/False: One of the main reasons a contractor uses cost control activities is to compile historical data for estimating future projects.

True

True/False: One of the major challenges for a superintendent, is to get both mobilized and inactive subcontractors to attend weekly progress and coordination meetings.

True

True/False: One of the primary objectives of quality control assignments is to avoid duplication of effort.

True

True/False: Part of the postproject review should contain a formal review of each subcontractors' performance on the project.

True

True/False: Preventing storm water runoff is not only a green requirement, it is federal law.

True

Many subcontractors subcontract out portions of the work, this is known as "_______________________".

Second-tier subcontracts

Usually the construction documents are marked-up to reflect changes during the construction phase of the project, these are referred to as ______________ drawings for use by the Owner during the operation phase of the facility.

As-Built

The unethical practice of contractors supplying bid amounts from subcontractors to other subcontractors is known as _____________________.

Bid Shopping

The process of converting all subcontractor bids to subcontracts and all quotes to purchase orders or purchase contracts is often called _______________

Buyout

Which delivery method is the construction administrator most like a consultant?

CM Agency

Overall, ___________ accounts for the least percentage of construction waste.

Concrete

The construction project delivery system provides a matrix of organization, with formal and informal _______________ relationships between participants.

Contractural

Under what legal entity are the most amount of total taxes paid?

Corporation

If a job has more than one shift, how often should a daily report be completed?

Each shift

Numerous systems are shown on the _________________________ drawings, such as fire alarm, communication, or security, which may be shown on separate drawings or may be integrated.

Electrical

Commissioning of a complete building starts in the _________________

Pre-Design Phase

The owner's daily representative during the construction project is called ____________________.

The owners project manager

The _____________ drawings in a set, are typically identified by an "A" designation.

Architectural

Most subcontractor agreements have a "_____________ clause", which provides that the subcontractor will be paid for his work after the contractor receives payment for the work from the project owner, less the amount held for retainage.

Contingent Payment

Which party has all the liability for a performance specification?

Contractor

True/False: A BIM is not well suited to use with mobile technologies.

False

Which form is used to record the information of a single specific incident?

Form 301

What is the most common green building rating system in the United States for commercial buildings?

LEED

The weekly or monthly report for internal management is normally written in _______________ form.

Narrative

Overall, ________________ accounts for the greatest percentage of construction waste.

Paper

The _________________ is an upper-management-level individual who is the ultimate decision maker for the design firm on the project.

Principal-in-charge

In the design-build delivery model, communication typically flows between the Owner's representative and the design-build firm's ________________.

Project Manager

__________________ can be a last chance to adjust outstanding changes, review allowances not completely used, and discuss procedures for final billings.

Project closeout meeting

What does the acronym RFID represent?

Radio Frequency Identification

A ____________________ is a drawing or set of drawings produced by the contractor, supplier, manufacturer, subcontractor, or fabricator.

Shop Drawing

Assume that the Contractor has not been paid according to the contract payment due date. According to the contract documents, which document must the Contractor complete and submit to the Owner to inform them that they will be leaving the job site if the late progress payment is not received?

Stop work notice

Which document is issued to the Contractor for failure to perform according to the specifications?

Stop work order

Who is most commonly responsible for creating shop drawings?

Subcontractor

The _______________________ is used for tracking the actual progress of the project submittals.

Submittal Log

The change of scope or the addition of extra work to a contract is generally a(n) ________________ type of change.

Tangible

The three primary elements of a construction project are cost, __________, and quality.

Time

What is the concept of expediting when using material contracts/purchase orders?

Tracking, the confirming, and/or the accelerating of delivery of an item that has been purchased

What is the difference between a union business agent and a shop Seward?

Union business agents represent union members and are not jobsite workforce. Shop sewards are jobsite representatives of union members.

Which of the following documents is used to prove eligibility to work in the U.S.?

W4

What types of activities are considered first when shortening the length of a project?

Zero float and least cost

Testing and inspection are required by most contracts to protect the owner, public, architect and contractors. The inspection process should be done by ________________.

an independent agency outside of the contract process.

The detailed information embedded in BIM models can help subcontractors _____________________.

increase the use of prefabricated systems.

RFID tags can be used to track the progress of __________________

materials and installed equipment

True/False: Design and construction typically depend on 3-D construction models.

False

True/False: In the Agency CM delivery system, the architect has a contract with the CM, but all prime contractors have contracts only with the Owner.

False

True/False: In the CM delivery system, the design manager is responsible for the coordination of shop drawings, submittals, layout, subcontractor organization, payment verification, and whatever duties are assigned by the construction superintendent or construction administrator.

False

True/False: In the traditional project delivery system, the capital projects officer is concerned primarily with the disbursement of funds for the project.

False

True/False: In the traditional project delivery system, the contractor is responsible for providing the labor, material, equipment, and construction documents, based on the owner's needs.

False

True/False: Jobsite weather conditions are normally only documented in a daily report when conditions are severe or they impact progress.

False

True/False: One key decision made by the foreman is the use or authorization of overtime.

False

Contractor's mark their submittals up in which color ink typically?

Green

The CM delivery system that has the several prime contractors contracting directly and separately with the Owner and the construction manager in an advisory rule only providing construction administration for the owner is called a ______________________.

Multiple Prime Contracting Arrangement

Which document established the actual start date from which the beginning of the project is calculated?

Notice to Proceed

The quality management program uses a continuous "_____________________" methodology.

Plan-Do-Check-Act

True/False: Although changes in the work should not be done until formal notification is made and a change order executed, in the real world, many times the work does proceed. However, payment is not generally made until all of the paperwork is complete.

True

True/False: An essential point that a construction company must integrate into its total quality management plan is to cease dependence on inspection to achieve quality but instead improve the process.

True

True/False: An overly long duration schedule item is not appropriate for monitoring "actual" against "projected" time.

True

True/False: Building information modeling is a "computerized" system representing the construction process.

True

True/False: Comparison of actual cost with estimated costs during the project is an accurate measure of current project success.

True

True/False: Contractors are required by state and federal regulations to have in-place an active construction safety program but the degree of implementation on the jobsite is a matter of commitment by the construction company.

True

True/False: Dual gate use on a jobsite is typically employed when there are both union and nonunion labor working together on a project and is actually pursuant to National Labor Relations Board procedures.

True

The term _____________________ can be defined as the specific document signed by the contractor and owner that authorizes an addition, a deletion, or a revision in the scope of the work.

change order

For cases on accelerated project phases, the construction week consists of __________________.

7 Days

Today, subcontractors perform _______________ percent of the labor accomplished on the jobsite.

75-100

Which document is signed in agreement by the Owner and the A/E and instructing the Contractor to make a change prior to agreeing on the adjustment in scope or price?

Change Directive

Cost control involves the use of "comparisons" to indicate the need to do what?

Change methods, change techniques, or change crew composition to earn profit

_______________________ provides the owner third-party certification and attempts to create documentation that validates the original assumptions and green design aspects of the original design.

Commissioning

A ___________________ occurs as a result of owner-directed and constructive changes.

Consequential Change

The ________________________ is defined as a written notice directing a change in the work.

Construction Change Directive

According to the project documents, after the signing of the Agreement which documents typically must be submitted by the Contractor within fourteen days of executing the Agreement?

Construction Schedule and Schedule of Values

Which source or organization promotes a uniform organization system for organizing construction materials, specifications and documentation into Divisions and Sections for projects?

Construction Specifications Institute

The architect or owner representative causes the contractor to perform work outside the contract in a __________________

Constructive Change

The traditional contract project delivery system has three primary contractual parties: the owner, the architect, and the ______________.

Contractor

In some instances, the on-site inspection record will provide space for correction comments, but the larger ___________ provides a more detailed comment area for noting necessary corrections.

Correction notice

What is the difference between correction notice and stop work notice?

Correction notice- inspector sees something that does not conform to the permit documents or building code but is not life threatening. Stop work notice- public safety is threatened or work is being performed outside the issued permit.

Hourly employees who are trained to perform specific tasks are called ____________.

Craftspeople

The ______________________ is the calculated path for the project that considers the dependencies of predecessors and has the shortest overall duration.

Critical Path

What is the name of the act that requires the contractor to pay prevailing wage rates on all federally-funded projects?

Davis Bacon Act

Which delivery method has the most risk for the contractor?

Design-Build

True/False: In project correspondence, it is generally acceptable to use emotional appeals and strong language to make a point, because if a letter is needed, the topic is usually critical to project success.

False

True/False: Photographs are an essential part of jobsite documentation but are only considered legitimate if taken by an independently hired photographer.

False

True/False: Prevailing wage rate, when applicable, are generally included in the General Conditions of the Contract.

False

True/False: Project meetings are generally scheduled on a monthly or annual basis.

False

True/False: Quality control normally refers to a plan to achieve quality, and quality assurance refers to inspection, testing, and necessary remediation.

False

True/False: Revisions made to the contract documents due to code requirements are not generally compensated because the contractor, being the construction expert, should have recognized and included the correct work in his bid.

False

True/False: Subcontractors have lower indirect overhead than general contractors.

False

True/False: The U.S. Green Building Council is a federal agency overseen by the Environmental Protection Agency.

False

True/False: The acronym BIM represents the terms Building Information Methods.

False

True/False: The contractor's project team has completed its work when a signed change order is received.

False

True/False: The conversion of the estimate values into a "schedule of values" is usually a fairly straight forward transfer of numbers from one document to the other.

False

True/False: The fee for overhead and profit allowed in change orders is typically not stated in the Contract Documents.

False

True/False: Today, according to the textbook, not all local governments have legislation on sustainable practices.

False

True/False: Traditionally, the contractor's field personnel did their best to complete the project as quickly as possible, with no regard to cost.

False

True/Falses: Meeting a customer's project expectations are always within the contractor's control.

False

True/False: Recycling on the jobsite simply consists of supplying separate bins for a jobsite's waste.

Fasle

What type of sequencing relationship is used when two activities should be completed at the same time despite the fact that they might have different durations?

Finish to Finish

What type of relationship would best describe "installing the scratch coat of stucco" and then "installing the top coat of stucco"?

Finish to Start

What type of sequencing relationship is used when the second activity does not start until the first one is completed.

Finish to Start

The ___________________ is responsible for direct oversight of tool security.

Foreman

The term _______________ is used for an unskilled person who has no training and is not enrolled in a training program for a specific trade.

Helper

What are the three levels of a craftsman from least skilled to most skilled?

Helper Apprentice Journeyman

The process of __________________ is meant to resolve an issue, not to position one party against another party for possible financial gain.

Negotiation

In building construction, much of the work is accomplished by _________________ who have an agreement with the contractor to complete a specific portion of the work covered by the contractor's contract requirements.

Specialty Subcontractors

What type of sequencing relationship is used when two activities may need to begin at the same time, with the same subcontractor installing both but using separate crews?

Start to Start

True/False: A BIM model can embed information about materials, their costs, and scheduled delivery dates.

True

True/False: A BIM model can produce exact dimensions for daily use in construction activities.

True

True/False: A change order can deduct work as well as add work to a contract and can also change the number of days to the completion date respectively.

True

True/False: According to the textbook, the cost of a clean jobsite is considerably less than the cost of lost productivity, accidents, and safety fines associated with poor housekeeping.

True

True/False: Activities not on the critical path have float, or a period of time in addition to the activity's duration, prior to the start of the successor activity.

True

True/False: Efficient scheduling of the subcontractors by the contractor or CM, can be crucial to the profitability of the subcontractors on the project.

True

True/False: Fly-through views can show interior views as well as exterior views.

True

True/False: For a subcontractor, the scheduling of crew work more often relates to keeping all crews busy rather than meeting a particular projects' requirements.

True

True/False: Front-loading is the allocation of overhead to items that will be completed early in the project in lieu of uniformly across all items in the project.

True

True/False: Generally, multiple shifts are considered less costly than paying overtime premiums.

True

True/False: Generally, subcontracts are issued when labor is involved in the scope of work and purchase orders are used when only material is being furnished but not installed by the vendor.

True

True/False: Green Globes is a sustainable building certification program similar to LEED.

True

True/False: If an uneven distribution of the costs is anticipated when projecting project cash flow, splitting the work activity into segments might be advisable.

True

True/False: In current quality management terminology, "quality" is defined as meeting or exceeding the customer's expectations.

True

True/False: Indoor air quality starts with the creation of a Construction Air Quality Plan (CAQP).

True

True/False: It is not unusual that Corporate Owners of projects will use a custom-prepared contract in lieu of a standard preprinted contract form from the AIA or AGC.

True

True/False: Negotiations between a contractor and subcontractor after the receipt of bids is normal to determine any missing or overlapping areas between subcontractors and not considered unethical.

True

True/False: Negotiations need to be made in good faith, with all parties expecting compromises.

True

True/False: Prior planning solves problems before the project starts and then after the contractor receives the Notice to Proceed, the project management team focuses on implementing rather planning the project.

True

True/False: Project cash-flow projections relate the schedule of values to the construction schedule, projecting the progress payments through the duration of the project.

True

True/False: Quality, when referring to item installation, is not related to price.

True

True/False: Recycling and its accountability can happen only through education of all participants involved in the project.

True

True/False: Sick building syndrome is often associated with the issue of mold.

True

True/False: Some design-build firms contract out both the architectural and construction services components of a project.

True

True/False: Some owners refuse to pay for the performance bond initially and feel it should be distributed evenly throughout the contract period.

True

True/False: Sophisticated "gang boxes" containing computers, screens, and wi-fi systems, allow superintendents and foremen access to BIM models in the field.

True

True/False: The AIA Form G702 Application and Certificate for Payment, has a section which requires the Architect's certification confirming he has reviewed and agreed with the work in progress and payment request.

True

True/False: The Do phase of a quality management program involves doing the work efficiently and "right the first time", applying the principles in the quality management plan.

True

True/False: The Green Globes rating system is a Canadian based system similar to LEED.

True

True/False: The Owner of the project furnishes the construction documents to the contractor for the project.

True

True/False: The contractor must prioritize the submittal process, submitting and obtaining approval for materials needed at the beginning of the project, first.

True

True/False: The optimum price on construction work for the owner is contained in the original bid if construction documents are completed within industry standards.

True

True/False: The originating document for labor information is the employee's time card.

True

True/False: The packaging of equipment and material shipped to a jobsite can be a major contributor to the project's waste stream and should be addressed in the environmental management plan.

True

True/False: The progress payment application form is generally submitted by the contractor to the architect for review and approval in lieu of directly to the Owner for payment.

True

True/False: The schedule is a guide and should be changed if the sequence logic is not correct.

True

True/False: The term "labor" indicates direct labor, or craftspeople employed by the contractor at the jobsite.

True

True/False: The traditional project delivery system, also frequently referred to as "design-bid-build" has been the most used project delivery system since the late 1800s

True

True/False: The two AIA forms used for progress payments are AIA G702 Application and Certificate of Payment and G703, Continuation Sheet.

True

True/False: There is always some bias by the author of meeting minutes which is why they should be carefully read as soon as received and corrected before or at the next meeting if they are inaccurate.

True

True/False: To be truly effective and enforceable, requirements for waste reduction should be included in the project specifications.

True

True/False: To improve air quality in a building, after occupancy, many projects now require prefabricated ductwork sections that are stored on the jobsite prior to installation, be sealed on each end to prevent dust from accumulating within the section.

True

True/False: Typically, a mediator will make suggestions to disputing parties to resolve an issue (parties do not need to accept) whereas an arbitrator can impose a binding ruling on disputing parties that can be enforced as if a contract requirement.

True

True/False: Typically, the design documents,even BIM, do not detail all elements of structural and MEP installations.

True

True/False: Under the AAA's Construction Industry Arbitration Rules, "Fast Track" rules involve claims that have the lowest value compared to the two categories and are generally resolved in 60 days or less.

True

True/False: When selecting a subcontractor for the different components of work, the contractor must balance scopes and be able to compare quote to quote, which is known as scope alignment.

True

True/False: When the crew is properly sized for the project activity, the productivity rate should not be affected by using a larger crew, but the duration of the activity should be shorter.

True

True/False: While the status of change orders is always discussed at progress meetings, the amount of the change orders is not included in the minutes and is basically confidential information.

True

True/False: While unionized labor craftspersons are responsible for providing their own hand tools, contractors must furnish overall supervision, task direction, material and equipment pertinent to the job.

True

True/False: Working longer days, for a prolonged basis, to increase production on a jobsite usually has the opposite effect.

True

In a(n) ________________ contract quantities are specified and compensation for variance with the specified quantities may be available.

Unit-Price

When hiring employees, which form must they fill out requesting their marital status, number of exemptions and their social security number?

W-4

When a contractor employs union labor, the typical labor agreement covers the work, conditions, and ____________.

Wage Rate

Which is not one of the possible cost savings realized during construction with BIM? A. Expansion of media devices and computers use on the jobsite. B. Reduction of change orders C. Detection of intersection of materials and systems prior to construction. D. Accurate dimensions immediately available.

A. Expansion of media devices and computers use on the jobsite.

Which of the following posters describes the regulations for wage payment and hours of work for all industries and must be posted at the job site? A. Fair Labor Standards B. Prevailing Wage Rates C. Material Safety Data Sheet D. Safety and Health Protection

A. Fair Labor Standards

The "___________" phase of a quality management program includes continuous improvement and the evaluation of the entire program.

Act

The ____________ of the project will determine the sequence of the activity.

Plan

What are the three reason why subcontractors are used on a construction project?

Specialized Labor Lower Cost Reduced Risk

What is the best time to distribute the Working Agenda to meeting participants?

1 day after the meeting

Place the LEED certification levels in the correct order from lowest level to highest level.

1. Certified 2. Silver 3. Gold 4. Platinum

The most common format for the technical specification is the three-part format consisting of Part 1 ___________________ Part 2 ___________________ Part 3 ___________________

1. General 2. Products 3. Execution

Rank the four dispute resolutions from the easiest, quickest and least expensive technique to the most complex, longest duration and most expensive technique.

1. Negotiation 2. Mediation 3. Arbitration 4. Litigation

Within how many days must a notice of contest be filed for an OSHA citation?

15 Days

When was the Occupational Safety and Health Act passed?

1970

Which of the following descriptions defines the term 2/10 Net 30?

2% discount can be deducted if paid within 10 days of the arrival of the goods. Full payment due in thirty days.

Most contracts specify that the owner can take a period of _______ to process payment after receipt of the certified application, but this may vary depending on specific factors relating to the owner and project financing.

30 Days

Retainage is an amount held from each progress payment to cover material and labor liens. Retainage is usually in the amount of ________________ of the progress payment amount.

5-10%

What is a punch list?

A punch list a listing of deficiencies that need to be addressed or corrected before a project can be deemed complete.

Which of the following statements is true about liquidated damages? A. Are determined at the end of the job based on actual loss of revenue B. Are determined at the time of contract signing based on estimated loss of revenue C. Are a lump sum value deducted from the contract if the contractor is late D.Are calculated by number of days late divided by total duration of contract and expressed as a percentage of total job cost

B. Are determined at the time of contract signing based on estimated loss of revenue

Which of the following should a construction professional provide when providing services to their clients based on the AIC code of Ethics? A. Adjustable ethics based on clients preferences B. Management excellence C. Minimum industry standards D. Complete transparency to everyone on every task

B. Management excellence

What is the advantage of forming a corporation? A. Value of corporation can't go down from initial purchase price B. Reduced personal liability of shareholders C. Less taxes paid than limited liability corporation D. Quick decision making especially for large companies

B. Reduced personal liability of shareholders

Which of the following is a fundamental element of a contract? A. Time extension B. Revised Scope of work C. Mutual acceptance D. Exchange of money

B. Revised Scope of Work

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

B. You the sender should ask open-ended questions and make them speak

The current status of change orders should be discussed in _______________________. A. the daily report B. the progress meeting C. the personal diary D. the document control log

B. the progress meeting

True/False: If the finish is not specified in the documents, the Contractor typically reviews available finishes and makes the final selection.

False

Which of the following descriptions provides the BEST example of how to report progress on the job site? A. Poured concrete for the columns B. Installed rebar and poured concrete C. Poured 75 CY concrete, placed rebar, 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, stripped forms for columns D1-D4

An owner initiated change order should include which of the following? A. Expected duration of individual activities described in the change order. B. Potential future cost impact of the change. C. Reference to contract documents describing the change in detail. D. Subcontractors to be used to complete the change.

C. Reference to contract documents describing the change in detail.

Which statement is true about front end loading a schedule of values? A. Common practice that is accepted by owners. B.Increases the value of activities at the end of the project in the schedule of values to ensure the contractor completes them. C. Increases the value of activities at the beginning of a project in the schedule of values to improve the contractor's cash flow. D. Is typically denoted on a schedule of values making it easy to identify which line items are front end loaded.

C. Increases the value of activities at the beginning of a project in the schedule of values to improve the contractor's cash flow.

The ______________________ section contains the most pertinent information about the bid procedure. A. General Requirements B. Bid Notice C. Instruction to Bidders D. Supplementary General Conditions

C. Instruction to Bidders

A(n) __________________ may be used to prohibit the contractor from subcontracting work to nonunion firms for a particular labor classification. A. union earmark B. journeyman stipulation C. subcontractor clause D. dual gate provision

C. subcontractor clause

True/False: In disputes, most contractors will try to use arbitration first and if resolution cannot be achieved, they move on to the more sophisticated mediation process.

False

____________________ are held for larger projects to coordinate different areas of work. A. Negotiations B. Specialized reviews C. Partnering meetings D. Construction staff meetings

D. Construction Staff Meetings

When giving a presentation, one should do which of the following? A. Present extra information beyond your primary goal to demonstrate your expertise B. Speak quickly to get in as much information as possible C. Speak as loudly as possible to ensure you can be heard. D. Keep the conversation short and on topic.

D. Keep the conversation short and on topic.

Contractual completion dates can change with project scope changes but must be documented through a ________________.

Executed Change order

The BIM model can be used by the ______________________ for maintenance and operations activities.

Facilities Manager

True/False: A brief payment processing period will increase interim financing costs incurred by the contractor.

False

True/False: Both, change orders that have been approved, and those moving through the formal approval process can be included on a monthly progress payment application.

False

True/False: Changes to the contract may be authorized through verbal communications.

False

True/False: Completion of construction in less time than anticipated will not reduce the contractor's jobsite overhead.

False

True/False: Designers typically consider the waste generated by the materials they choose.

False

True/False: Even when established, the subcontractor payment process is fairly flexible.

False

True/False: If a project is built in a compressed time frame and quality work is maintained, then the cost of the project will decrease.

False

True/False: If the "controlling" general contractor on the jobsite has a labor agreement with a craft union, then any subcontractor on the jobsite can also utilize those union craftspeople without actually executing their own labor agreement with that craft union.

False

True/False: If the contractor refers to specific specification sections to describe the work covered by a subcontract, then more elaborate scope definitions are never necessary.

False

The final act of the field management team should be a(n) _________________________

In house project review

Subcontract agreements include ______________ clauses that "hold the contractor harmless" from actions of the subcontractor.

Indemnification

What is the name of the primary building code used in the United States for commercial construction?

International Building Code

What is a subcontractor backcharge?

It is a deduction from the amount owed to the subcontractor due to costs that have been incurred by the contractor that should have been the subcontractor's responsibility.

Which of the following is the initial LEED credential provided for individuals?

LEED Green Associate

The cash flow curve is normally a(n) __________________ curve.

Lazy-S

Which management system was developed based on Toyota's production system?

Lean

A(n) _________________ is an amount stipulated in the contract document that states that the owner receives compensation for impacted costs of late completion of a project.

Liquidated Damages

What are liquidated damages?

Liquidated damages are monetary compensation for the owner when the contractor goes over the project date.

_________________________ can be defined as the way in which the contractor constructs the designed project.

Means and methods

________________________ is the process of bringing together disputing parties with the aid of a trained (facilitator) to discuss the problems and find a middle ground or solution to which both parties can agree.

Mediation

_______________________ are an effective way to record the content of meetings and to hold individuals accountable for their statements.

Meeting minutes

In most construction schedules, activity duration should be no shorter than _________________.

One Day

3-D models provide a more accurate view of the proposed project, allowing the _________________ to visualize the volume of the project and project elements in some detail.

Owner/user

The terms on the purchase order indicate F.O.B. Factory; at which point does the responsibility for the goods change?

Passes at time of pickup by carrier

The sustainable method of design consists of five elements: schedule, cost, quality, __________ and the environment.

People

A specification reads as follows: "Furnish, install, operate, and maintain all necessary pumping equipment for dewatering the various parts of the work and for maintaining free of water the foundations and trenches as required for construction operations". What type of specification is this called?

Performance Specification

What classification of activity would "shop drawing rejection" be?

Procurement

The most common method of payment in commercial building construction, in the traditional owner-contractor contract, is by monthly __________________, which are partial payments for work completed during a portion, usually a month, of the construction period.

Progress Payments

Which job title traditionally has multiple project managers from the different projects report to them?

Project Executive

Many times the contractor must indicate a sequence of activities as consecutive because of crews or equipment available. What is the term for this sequence called?

Restraints

_____________________ is an amount held by the owner until the final completion of the contract.

Retainage

The ______________ is a written list in tabular form of the value amounts relating to the activities of work, associated with appropriate monetary amounts for each activity.

Schedule of values

SWPPP is an acronym for ______________________________.

Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan

The _____________ is the principal manager of the work, oversees the subcontractors as the work is being accomplished, supervises the general contractor's own labor forces, and correlates all of the functions of the site construction staff.

Superintendent

According to the project documents, which document lists the itemized content required for submitting a Contract Change Order Proposal?

Supplementary Conditions

You are to price a New Contract Change Order Proposal, for a Road and Bridge Project. Which of the following items must be consulted to properly price the proposal?

Supplementary Conditions and Prevailing Wage Rate Table

Accurate field clash detection can take place prior to fabrication by inserting _________________________ into the BIM model.

shop drawings

Clash detection software identifies _____________________.

the locations of building elements that could intersect incompatibly.

Once the project's _____________________(materials and amounts) is identified, methods for recycling, disposal, and handling can easily be developed.

waste stream

The ______________________ are the base of reference for determining responsibility and liability for actions by the owner and contractor during the project period.

Conditions of the contract

Which of the following views is used in plumbing drawings to show a 3D view of pipe runs? A. Plan B. Elevation C. Section D. Isometric

D. Isometric

In the construction industry, which legal entity is often a temporary arrangement? A. Partnership B. Sole proprietorship C. Limited liability corporation D. Joint ventures

D. Joint ventures

Which of the following is a major difference between a CM agency and a CM at risk? A. One manages construction on the owners behalf. B. One has a contract with the designers. C. One provides a lump sum price for construction services. D. One caps the construction costs the owner is required to pay.

D. One caps the construction costs the owner is required to pay.

Which of the following documents is considered a submittal? A. RFI B. Specification C. Change Order D. Shop Drawing

D. Shop Drawing

Which of the following statements is true about the procurement process? A. Specific contract terms such as taxes, bonding, and accounting terms are always included with the bid. B. Submittals are typically included with the bid. C. Submittals must be approved before a contract is signed. D. Submittals do not supersede the contract documents even if they have been reviewed by the general contractor and designer.

D. Submittals do not supersede the contract documents even if they have been reviewed by the general contractor and designer.

Which type of lines are used to show hidden objects or objects above or below the cutting plane?

Dashed Line

Which CSI division would structural steel be located in?

Division 5

A job diary should be maintained by (a) ___________________________

Everyone in project management team

True/False: A diary is really the employee's property.

False

True/False: A procurement schedule and a submittal log are the same document.

False

True/False: A purchase order, because it is much more abbreviated than a contract, does not normally define the terms of payment.

False

True/False: All architect's have an obligation to stamp shop drawings or submittals as either "approved" or "not approved" for the benefit of the contractor making the purchase.

False

True/False: Because job diaries are more personal opinion than factual, they are typically not permitted as evidence in disputes that involve arbitration, depositions or court appearance.

False

True/False: Progress meetings are the most common during the design phase of the project.

False

True/False: Shop drawings are generally sent to the architect first for review and comment and then to the contractor for final approval before being returned to the vendor/subcontractor.

False

True/False: Shop drawings for a project are produced by the architects and engineers under their contract with the Owner.

False

True/False: Structural drawings usually do not have definitive dimensions for the foundations and structural elements.

False

True/False: The Engineering-Procurement-Construction (E-P-C) system is a common delivery system for light construction facilities.

False

True/False: The General Requirements section specifies the products, equipment, and systems that are intended to be installed during the project.

False

True/False: The design for construction projects is typically developed by the contractor and the architect.

False

In the traditional delivery system, subcontractors should not communicate directly with the architect but should approach the contractor's project manager or ________________________.

Superintendent

Which of the following contract types have the most risk for the contractor? A. Lump Sum B. Unit Price C. Cost plus D. Cost plus GMP

A. Lump Sum

Currently, the most common competitive bidding method for compensating the contractor, while still allowing for changes to the scope of work during the construction period is called... A. Lump-sum contract B. Unit-price contract C. Cost plus, with a guaranteed maximum price D. Cost, plus a fee

A. Lump-sum contract

Which of the following contract types are best used if the scope is defined but not the quantities of material? A. Unit Price B. Lump Sum C. Cost Plus D. Cost Plus GMP

A. Unit Price

___________________ are written bulletins of additional information/corrections that are germane to the contract documents issued during the bidding period.

Addendum

The _____________is ultimately responsible for the legal design of the facility to meet occupancy needs and must ensure that the products being installed are suitable to meet these needs.

Architect

Where is the best location to look to determine the electrical requirements for a project's chillers? A. Plans B. Details C. Schedule D. Specification

C. Schedule

Which of the following statements is true about texting and a subcontractor change order? A. It is a good practice to text authorization of a change order to your subcontractor as long as you are sure they have a smart phone. B. It is better to ask your subcontractor to text you an RFI before proceeding with the change order. C. Texting your subcontractor that a change order is coming later in the day is a good practice. D. Texting contract amendments is a good practice as it saves time and saves the changes in the cloud.

C. Texting your subcontractor that a change order is coming later in the day is a good practice.

Which statement is true about the Design-Build delivery method? A. Design is complete when contractor is involved. B. Fast tracking is difficult with this delivery. C. There is a sole source for fault for building system failures. D. Most DB firms are temporary affiliation created for a single project

C. There is a sole source of fault for buildings system failures.

The contractor is responsible for providing ___________ for openings and items that are installed in instances where other construction elements determine the size of the materials.

Field Dimensions

1. ____________________ Conditions to the Contract are very generic in nature while 2. _______________ Conditions to the Contract are more specific and reflect conditions relative to the actual project being bid/built.

General; Supplementary General

The ___________________ is a dated record of when a particular document or item was sent to another party.

Letter of Transmittal

Approved samples should be stored at the jobsite and compared to ____________________,.

Materials Delivered

Which CSI technical specification part would contain information about which submittals were required?

Part 1q

What are the 5 phases of the construction process?

Predesign, Design, Bid/Award, Construction, Post Construction

What is the best skill essential to a project managers success that will result in a "best solution" outcome?

Problem Solving

Some common _________________ include door, window, and finish.

Schedules

Product data submittals, samples, and ________________ are required primarily for the architect and engineer to verify that the correct products will be installed on the project.

Shop Drawings

The ________________ are normally more specific in regard to the material strength and tolerances than are those in the Project Manual.

Structural Notes

True/False: A contractor may submit a different product than was specified but if it wasn't "approved" as an equal product during the bidding phase, the Owner will typically require a monetary credit from the contractor before the substitution is approved.

True

True/False: A daily diary should be written in the individual's own hand, bound so that pages cannot be inserted and consecutively written with each day dated.

True

True/False: CM-at-Risk is similar to the GMP arrangement in the traditional system, except that the construction manager is involved in the conception and design of he project rather than entering after the completion of the contract documents.

True

True/False: Codes and regulations must be followed even though the construction documents do not specifically indicate this requirement.

True

True/False: Compliance with most contractors' safety programs requires that all visitors to the jobsite be entered in the daily report.

True

True/False: Contractor "crew packages" generally include applicable drawings, specification sections, material lists, necessary tools and equipment and sometimes information from the estimate and schedule.

True

True/False: During the first half of the project, a primary concern is processing submittals, samples, and shop drawings.

True

True/False: Even though the architect may mistakenly "approve" a product that does not meet the intent of the contract documents, it is ultimately the contractor's responsibility to meet the requirements of the documents.

True

True/False: Generally, in new construction, plan dimensions are usually sufficient for ordering many fabricated items such as structural steel, but in remodel and renovation work, it is essential that field dimensions be verified prior to all fabrications.

True

True/False: Means and methods to be used by the contractor can more accurately be anticipated if they closely review the shop drawings and submittals.

True

True/False: The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) publishes the MasterFormat 00 - 49 Division System into which most specifications are grouped.

True