CM 1011 Final LSU Schneider

A poor quality design is not a contractor risk.

False

A project debriefing is not meant to be a training mechanism.

False

A project may go forward without paperwork.

False

A public project has less governmental involvement than a private project.

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 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

All construction risks have to do with jobsite events.

False

An overcrowded worksite does not affect productivity.

False

BIM cannot be accommodating to facility management.

False

BIM cannot help with site planning and utilization.

False

BIM does not help a contractor coordinate subcontractors.

False

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

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

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

Each time number in a network diagram represents a calendar day, not a work day.

False

Eco-friendly building materials may be obtained from anywhere in the world.

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

Fossil fuels are considered a renewable source of energy.

False

Four workers died in the Mississippi oilfield explosion.

False

Gantt charts are also known as network diagrams.

False

Hazard without exposure equals risk.

False

Hiring the right people to do the job is part of quality control.

False

If you are only a user of BIM, and not a designer, you do not need to know anything about BIM.

False

It is the obligation of the owner to provide job site security.

False

Labor availability is not a contractor risk.

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

NZE building is a theoretical concept, and there is no application in the real world.

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 protecting people every time.

False

Successful subcontractor coordination is not based on proper scheduling, preparation, and planning.

False

Sustainability does not involve using standard sizes of materials.

False

Sustainability is the fifth dimension of BIM.

False

The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) groups together work done by many subcontractors.

False

Very little that comes out of the construction site is recyclable.

False

Where to locate a crane on the job site is a relatively unimportant issue.

False

OSHA was created in 1950.

False, 1971

A change of process should trigger a training.

True

Cost codes are used to compare actual job costs with the estimated job costs.

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 grew 40% in Louisiana in 2019.

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 is publicly traded.

True

D.R. Horton rotates its interns through multiple of its departments.

True

Establishing the work hours is the responsibility of the superintendent.

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

One of the reasons for a pre-construction meeting is to clarify the lines of authority and communication.

True

Optimizing energy use is one of the six fundamental principles of sustainable building design.

True

Part of network logic is answering the question: Which activities can be started once this activity is completed?

True

Political, legal, and regulatory risks are the ones over which the contractor has the least control.

True

Pollutant levels indoor are often higher than pollutant levels outdoor.

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

Risk evaluation is subjective.

True

The first goal of quality management is to get things done right the first time.

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 pre-construction meeting should include discussion about schedule issues.

True

The schedule of values represents the owner's budget.

True

Triple Bottom Line performance involves economic, environmental, and social performances.

True

Industrial is the largest energy consumer.

False

The bid amount is converted to a project budget.

False

Steel beams are an example of a construction product that requires a shop drawing.

True

The fourth dimension of BIM is scheduling.

True

Waste is a relatively minor issue in construction.

False

Assigning durations to each activity precedes sequencing.

False

Availability of materials is not a contractor risk.

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 builds homes in all 48 continental states.

False

Gray water is the same as drinking water.

False

The first video shown was entitled "You Can't Do That."

False

The initial building costs are the only numbers used in the life-cycle cost analysis.

False

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

There are indirect costs that may be saved by having a safety program.

True

While BIM is a verb, VDC is a noun.

False

Job signage is a good way to advertise the construction company.

True

A clean site is a safe site.

True

With BIM the various stages of design are classified as level of development (LOD).

True

Archeological findings are not a risk of the contractor.

False

BIM will not allow collaboration among students from the different design-build disciplines.

False

Subcontractors and suppliers should not be involved is a risk evaluation.

False

Subcontractors should not be pre-qualified.

False

50% of the D.R. Horton construction team are graduates of the LSU CM department.

True

A BIM file contains construction details, performance characteristics, and product specs.

True

The three stages of a precedence diagram schedule are planning, sequencing, and scheduling.

True

A claim can only be made after the project is complete.

False

Very seldom does a job site required temporary utilities.

False

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

The critical path never changes.

False

Additional time should always be asked for when processing a change order.

True

One of the reasons for subcontractor meetings is to discuss potential conflicts.

True

Adding contingencies may be a pre-bid method to offset a risk.

True

TQM stands for Total Quality Management.

True

A project is considered totally complete even if paperwork has not been delivered to the owner.

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

Proper tools and equipment is not a safety consideration.

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 only be value-based (and not rules based).

False

Safety training addresses the issue of why the need for robust safety plans.

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

Subcontracting work is not a risk mitigation strategy.

False

The biggest disadvantage to Gantt charts is that they show the interrelationship among the activities.

False

The financial strength of the owner is not a risk of the prime contractor.

False

The first stage in the project control cycle is the documentation stage.

False

The majority of homes built by D.R. Horton exceed $500,000.

False

The number one cause of jobsite accidents are electrical shocks.

False

The primary tool associated with project planning is the estimate.

False

The three types of activities that must be planned and included in a schedule are: pre-construction, construction operations, and post-construction.

False

The tracking tool for quality is the schedule.

False

Tracking project time is not as important as tracking project cost.

False

Universal Education is a goal of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

False

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 clear expression of employee concern should be a policy component of a safety manual.

True

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

A network diagram is nothing more than a work plan.

True

A project control system utilizes the plans, specs, estimate, and schedule.

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 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

Arbitration can be more expensive than litigation.

True

Back charges may be used to encourage subcontractors to clean up after themselves.

True

Behaviors of an employee are one of the things that may be changed in a robust safety program.

True

Clash detection allows for the effective identification, inspection, and reporting of unintended interferences of materials and systems.

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

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

Employee parking is a staging issue that must be addressed when organizing the job site.

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

Everything CM's do is tied to the plans and specs.

True

Excellent (S), Very good (A), Good (B+), Fairly poor (B - ), and poor (C) is the rating categories for the LEED rating system.

True

Exposure is what makes a hazard a risk.

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

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

LEED is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

True

LEED stands for Leadership on Energy and Environmental Design.

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

Most budget problems originate from inaccurate labor estimates.

True

Most schedule glitches have to do with productivity.

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 definition of "sustainable' is meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

True

Part of being a construction manager is anticipating risks.

True

Quality attitude must emanate from the highest levels of leadership and management.

True

Quality control is only done during a construction project.

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

RFI logs should be kept throughout the project.

True

Risk retention is a mitigation strategy.

True

Safety should not be a part of a company's mission statement.

True

Site logistics (project staging) is crucial to the overall efficiency and coordination of the work.

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

Summary schedules group activities under broader headings such as mobilization, site work, foundation, and rough framing.

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 actual term of "sustainable development" expressed in the World Conservation Strategy meeting in 1980 for the first time.

True

The correct tools and equipment are necessary for workers to get the job right the first time.

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

The use of sustainable technologies and practices creates new employment opportunities.

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

Unsafe behaviors cause more safety problems than unsafe conditions.

True

Weather is probably the most common and most obvious reason for work slowdown.

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

Quality and safety are ultimately achieved at the labor force level.

True