Construction Management Final Review
There are now ___ standard divisions divided into ____ subgroups in the 2004 CSI master format system
49/5
The document that adds work to or deletes work from a contract is called ____
A change order
What is a characteristic of a critical path schedule
A critical path schedule has zero days of float on the path
Taxes, overhead, and profit in a estimate are commonly described by what term
Add-ons
Value engineering has what affect on a construction project
Alternate materials or means and methods are employed that saves the owner money without lowering the value of the project
What is the best way to describe a bid bond instrument
An instrument to protect the owner from having to pay extra to get the work done if the bidder with the lowest bid decides not to do the project
The ____ summarizes the actual payment amounts and provides the official approvals required before the payment can be released
Application for payment
Which set of forms is needed for progress payments
Application or certification for payment and continuation sheet
Which of the following are Three Levels of skill developed in the middle ages
Apprentice, Journeyman, Master
In contract documents, who approves the submittals that describe the products and equipment to be used during construction
Architect
When does a comprehensive quality management plan need to be in place
Before ground is broken on the project
What does the acronym BIM mean
Building Information Modeling
Which of the following mathematical skills may not be necessary for doing the tasks of estimating a construction project
Calculus
The method of implementing BIM such that project information can be loaded into one database is called ____
Central Repository
What is the process for identifying untended material or system interference in a construction project
Clash detection
The majority of projects a construction company will work on will come from?
Competing with other contractors
Mobilization occurs in which stage of a construction project
Construction
What is not part of the procedures during the project closeout
Correction period
Which three primary elements are associated with tracking the performance of a project
Cost, Quality, and Time
Noncompliance to standards and codes is what type of risk
Design
The owner on a construction project is accountable for which of the following
Developing the program to outline the needs of the end users
Identify the two main parts of contract documents
Drawings and the project manual
What is not a construction management job description
Electrical Subcontractor
What specific type of risk challenge are posed by wetlands
Environmental
A query is a list of items that the contractor wants to substitute as part of value engineering
False
Coordination of inspection and agency approvals are a minor issue in managing construction operations
False
Gantt charts, or bar charts show the start and finish of activities along with the task interrelationships
False
General conditions are also called job overhead because these are direct costs associated with any construction project
False
Historically, the construction industry has been looked on as incredibly efficient, safe and time saving.
False
If an estimate is equal to or greater than the actual cost, the contractor will lose money on the job
False
If certain trees or natural vegetation have to be maintained or preserved on the site - it will be the owners responsibility to make sure this is taken care of
False
If you spend time and effort to request an increase in time for the project due to a delay and you dont get it, it is a total waste of time
False
In Construction a program is a set of instruction telling the contractor how to build the building
False
In a deliver has something wrong with it, the person receiving it should log it and immediately call the supplier about the discrepancy
False
In a joint venture, one of the partners will be a majority partner assuming the major risks and preparing all of the estimates
False
In a lump sum contract if the project finishes under budget the owner does not need to release the full amount of the contract to the owner
False
Noise and dust control are issues that are covered in the general conditions of the contract
False
Political/legal/regulatory risks are so unpredictable and pretty much impossible for the contractor to anticipate so it is basically a waste of the contractors time to try and predict them
False
Retainage is a percentage of the money owed to the contractor that is held back due to the contractors inability to complete the project within budget
False
Second level players in the construction industry exercise great influence on a project through direct contracts with the owner, designer and contractor
False
Security measures and arrangements will be required by the contract but it is up to the owner to decide what measures are to be taken
False
Subcontractors typically contract directly with the owner for special or trade specific work
False
The actual forms that the contractor will fill out and submit are made available to the bidders upon request
False
The assistant superintendent is solely responsible for pursuing quality control on a project
False
The contract administration assists the project manager and the superintendent with construction details
False
The design intent model is prepared by a contractor to communicate design information
False
The general provisions of the contract include the duties of the architect in administering the contract will be located in the section along with responsibilities for visiting the site and inspections
False
The goal of an estimate is to be equal to or less than the actual cost
False
The goal of the construction team to construct the project with no complaints, defects or failures
False
The industrial revolution better defined the roles of various professions involved in construction wherein contractors took on greater responsibility for technical coordination
False
The main difference between construction and manufacturing is that construction takes place in controlled environments
False
The only risk that need to be identified for risk management purposes are those that deal with cost and delays to the schedule
False
The open bid process is required in both public and private bids to ensure transparency and fairness
False
Through their use of stone and stonemasons, the Greeks pioneered the development of Arches and Domes
False
When an owner contracts with a architect to design a project and then places the contract out for contractors to bid on. This is the Design-Build delivery system
False
When making the comparisons between the various items actual costs versus their estimated costs, its important for each item to come in within budget
False
With design/bid/build, value engineering always takes place during the pre-construction stage
False
With summary schedules major work tasks are broken down into smaller tasks in order to analyze them in greater detail
False
Price and reputation are the two criteria that will determine who wins the competition for a construction project
Fasle
Which of the following is not a type of estimate mentioned in the book
Final Estimate
What is not considered a construction management function
Funding the Project
Since spring of 2012, ____ are the information sheets that deal with pertinent chemical composition and other data that impact the safety of the user
GHS
The job overhead section of an estimate is made up of which of the following
General conditions
In a tight economy, the competition for construction projects will be ___ and contractors will be willing to take jobs at ____
Higher/Lower Profits
What is the contractor responsible for providing?
Labor, material, equipment, and expertise
Which of the following is the area on a site designated for the stored of large orders of material or equipment for easy identification
Laydown area
What describes the money assessed to the contractor upon failure to meet the specific contract completion date
Liquidated damages
What groups represent the bid selection criteria used to evaluate project bids
Low bid, best-value, qualification bid
With ____ the contractors are basing their bids on their own unique strategies for completing for completing the work
Low-bids
What is not an example of special purpose schedule
Material schedules
Activity-on-node and activity-on-arrow are examples of ____
Network diagram
Should an estimate be prepared before visiting the site
No
Construction safety standards in the United States are defined by which of the following organization
OSHA
Aside from aesthetics, appearance and durability what else is impacted by quality
Performance
What is used to monitor the safety of a project
Potential Risk Indemnification
The two main goals of a safety plan are ____ and _____
Prevent hazards/mitigate hazards
What is not a primary objective for the quality management plan
Processing documentation in a timely manner
Which of the following is not a function of direct labor cost in a construction project
Profit the owner makes
Who is the player in charge of the project from beginning to end?
Project Manager
The ____ follows the first steps outlined with the best value approach but price is not a factor
QBS
Plans and specifications are used to control which primary tracking element in a construction project
Quality
What do you call quality management addressed at the project level that deals with conformance to plan and specifications
Quality Control
Which of the following forms is used to seek information on contract documents
RFI
Which are two process tools used by contract administrator to track complex information
RFIs and Submittals
Which of the following is not a primary focus of a construction coordination meetings
Review the owners proposed budget
Risk allocation is an example of
Risk mitigation
Which tool is used to track project time
Schedule
What is not considered a source of feedback from the field used for project control
Shop drawings and submittals
What is used to monitor the quality of a project
Specifications and Drawings
What is used to monitor the cost of the project
The Estimate
What is used to monitor the scope of a project
The Project program
A certificate of occupancy will be issued after what
The certificate of substantial completion is issued
The project control cycle begins with ____ and ends with ____
The development of a project plan/ reporting and evaluation
Ultimately who will establish the level of quality for a construction project
The owner
The ____ is held to establish the rules by which the project is going to be governed and to clarify the lines of authority and communication
The preconstruction conference
The estimating process is best described by which of the following
The process of determining the project bid price
The term Takeoff is best described by which of the following
The process of quantifying materials, labor, and equipment
Which of the following is not included in the advertisement for bid
The project estimate
What is used to monitor the Time of the project
The schedule
Who is responsible for the overall safety of their workers and all of the equipment and materials they will be handling?
The superintendent/ The project manager
Which of the following are considered third level Players?
Trade Associations, Local, State and Federal Gov.
What is not considered direct cost
Trash and debris removal
A basic characteristic of a successful construction manager is the ability to anticipate and ward off potential project disruptions
True
A comprehensive quality plan will utilize several administrative and physical checks to monitor the quality of the project from start to finish
True
A method of sending the message to everyone that quality is important for the company is to create incentives and rewards for quality work that are a part of the quality assurance plan
True
A project team uses crashing to accelerate activities to offset the effects of a delayed schedule
True
A purchase order is an agreement between a vendor and a customer for products that meet a specific price and specification
True
A state required storm water pollution prevention plan will be instituted at the start of the project and maintained throughout the duration of the construction
True
A well-defined project scope is a key element in the successful completion of a construction project
True
Actual costs are what establishes the estimating database and the productivity rates of a construction project
True
Although third level players do not have direct links to the primary players, they still exercise a great deal of influence on a construction project.
True
As long as a new facility is under construction, it is a liability for the owner
True
BIM has the capability to integrate project-related data such as time and cost with a typical 3D model
True
Back charges refer to the money the general contractor charges for the work performed due to the failure of a subcontractor
True
Construction management at risk requires the construction manager to make design inputs as well as construct the project as a general contractor
True
Cost codes are used to track the work items contributing to teh overall project costs - and all job information having to do with cost will be tracked using these codes
True
If a contractor finds a project to be too risky it always has the option to not bid on it.
True
In construction a finite time frame associated with a completion date is one of the prime characteristics of a project.
True
In environmental Construction a contractor will probably be collaborating with ecologists, chemists, biologists, and other scientists
True
In most cases, it will be the superintendents responsibility to make sure that the workforce is prepared and motivated
True
In the construction information flow, the contractor will return the submitter to the subcontractor after the architect approves it
True
It is a good practice to involve subcontractors and major suppliers in the risk evaluation process
True
Knowing that a particular owner is difficult to work with or slow in making decisions is part of project management
True
Meeting or exceeding the requirements as set by the design documents defines quality in a construction project
True
Network logic helps determine the sequence of activities in a project and identify activities that can occur simultaneously
True
One of the most costly red flag clauses is for liquidated damages
True
Planning is the most important activity during the pre-construction phase
True
Poor contract administration will get a project into trouble faster than anything - if the project goes to court. The most organized managerial procedures will win the majority of the time.
True
Productivity depends on the construction managers ability to see that the job conditions support the maximum efficiency
True
Quantity surveyors are responsible for counting up and calculating all of the quantities of materials, labor and equipment necessary to build the construction project
True
Safety is something that cannot be compromised for any reason - it needs to be core value for the construction company - something that does not shift or change depending on the market or any other influences
True
Since personal safety of individuals of individuals is a goal of the safety plan the super has to enforce stringent rules regarding the requirements for PPE - and they have to be furnished for every worker according to what is needed for the job
True
Subcontractors are independent operators with their own schedules and other project besides yours - construction manager needs to be aware of this when preparing or altering a schedule
True
The contractor can assess risks before it even bids on the project by reviewing the contract requirements among other items
True
The first task of the contract administrator is to make a contact list with every single person associated with the project
True
The invitation to bid will be in letter form and will be sent to contractors with whom the owner has already worked or contractors who have a good reputation for the project type
True
The prime contractor on a construction project is the contractor that has a contract directly with the owner
True
The sheets in the set will be divided into the various disciplines like civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. - Typically these drawings will be arranged according to the work represented on the sheets usually in the order that the work will be performed
True
The superintendent is responsible for coordinating all of the construction activities on-site and keeping the project on schedule
True
The time between bidding and starting construction, and the time between starting construction and completing the project are stretches of time that an estimator has to consider for labor price fluctuations and availability
True
There are primarily three types of architects designers, project architects, and specification writers
True
There are three foundations steps common to all risk management approaches risk identification, risk quantification, and risk mitigation
True
When plugging in unit costs for each material, labor, equipment and general conditions, the estimators is primarily concerned with where the costs are coming from and whether or not they are reliable
True
Maintaining a relationship with upper management is one of the attributes of leadership abilities
Yes
Who on the construction staff has been most involved up to the beginning of the pre-construction stage
estimator
What is not necessarily a characteristic needed for an estimator
is adept at operating construction equipment
With what is the financial officer primarily concerned
the creation of the budget