Construction Operations - Exam 1

What is the stress term called that has the narrow dimension carrying the load with the fibers at the top in compression and the bottom fibers are in tension?

Extreme Fiber Bending (Fb).

Which document describes the Suggested Agenda for the Preconstruction Meeting?

General Requirements

What is the weight of a Cubic Yard of concrete?

4050 lbs

Which of the following contract formation principles are needed to form a valid contract?

Offer, Acceptance, Meeting of the Minds and Consideration.

What is the strongest overlap of masonry units when building a wall?

One-Half lap

What structural steel component is the steel designation "LH" referring to?

Open-web joist.

What is Air-entrained Portland cement concrete quite weak in?

Tension

Structural bonding can be accomplished by tying two wythes together with a brick. When it is laid in this position, what is the brick position called?

Header

What graphical measurement tool is a bar graph displaying a frequency distribution?

Histogram

What are the quality standards used internationally called?

ISO 9,000

What are aggregate particles smaller than the size of a grain of sand called?

Impurities

A contract is entered into whereby two Contractors agree to combine their resources to bid and build a specific project. What is this type of contract called?

Joint Venture

What percentage of a conversation does the sender remember of what they say and do?

90

Which of the following values is a typical number for the Modulus of Elasticity (E)?

1,300,000

What is the weight of a #5 deformed bar in pounds?

1.043 lbs/ft

What is the retention percentage of a listener in an oral converstation?

10

Which sieve size are the aggregates initially placed into for analysis?

4"

Which of the following is structural steel most susceptible to for failure?

Fire

What graphical measurement tool is a pictorial representation of a process?

Flow Chart

Which document establishes the reference date from which the beginning of the project is calculated and that the contractor can occupy the site?

Notice to Proceed

How is the fireproofing of a steel structure determined?

Occupancy

Which law are corporations formed under?

State

Which type of legal entity allows the income and deductions of the corporation to flow through to the individual tax returns of the shareholders and it avoids federal taxes?

Subchapter S Corporation.

What does the steel designation W 12 x 35 mean?

W stands for wide flange, 12 is the nominal depth, and 35 is the pounds per foot.

Which of the following is the best example of an open-ended question?

What steps are you going to take to complete the activity?

Which type of Portland cement is used where an early strength gain is important?

Type III

Which type of masonry cement is used for foundation walls and isolated piers?

Type S

Which type of masonry cement is used for reinforced masonry?

Type S

Which type of masonry cement is used where bond and lateral strength are important?

Type S

Which type of Portland cement is used near the ocean?

Type V

Which organization investigates and tests materials, products, equipment, construction methods and construction systems to safeguard against hazards to life and property?

Underwiters Laboratories.

A clause in the contract states that "if the Quantities of an item of work varies from the estimated quantities by more than 20 percent, then the price will be adjusted." Which type of contract will this clause be primarily used in?

Unit Price

A contract is entered into whereby the Design, Scope and Bid quantities are established and payment for the work is to be made upon the basis of the actual quantity placed. What is this type of contract called?

Unit Price

What ingredient is added to mortar for retempering?

Water

What is the most important parameter used to control the strength of the concrete?

Water / Cement Ratio

A gradation chart shows a line with a constant slope which indicates that approximately the same amount of material is retained on each successive sieve. What is this gradation called?

Well Graded

Which materials are incorporated by reference and not normally shown on the plans or in the Technical Specifications?

Bar supports

What type of weld fits two pieces of metal together end-to-end for welding?

Butt

What are the drawings called that are issued to the contractor from the manufacturer indicating the locations and proper positioning of each piece of steel within the structure?

Erection Drawings.

What is the name of the clause that is sometimes used if the contract has the potential of an uncertainty in either labor or material prices?

Escalation

Assume you have a square weld symbol with a solid flag on a pole coming up from the change in direction of the arrow. What does the solid backwards flag on a pole tell you?

Field Weld

What are the two fee methods that an Agency CM firm may offer an Owner?

Fixed Price or Guaranteed Maximum Price.

Which of the following documents is utilized for correspondence between the A/E or Owner and the Contractor?

Formal Business Letter

What are large stones that are placed at the end of culverts or along the edge of a body of water to prevent erosion called?

Freeze-thaw resistance.

What are the mental activities that must be taken into consideration for each topic during the planning phase of a meeting?

Goals, Gathering, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Action Plan & Monitoring.

What is the stress term called that is induced by the tendency for the upper fibers to slide over the lower fibers as a beam bends?

Horizontal Shear Parallel to the Grain (Fv//).

What is the chemical reaction called when Portland cement is mixed with the water?

Hydration

What is the wood member called that is graded according to its bending strength on its wider dimension which is 2-4 inches thick and at least 6 inches wide?

Planks

Which of the following descriptions are the content items for the working agenda?

Purpose, specific objectives, time frame, topical headings with paragraph, role.

What are large stones that are placed at the end of culverts or along the edge of a body of water to prevent erosion called?

Riprap

Which of the following mortar ingredients decreases the shrinkage of mortar while setting and drying?

Sand

Under the structural lumber classification system, What is the name of the top grade?

Select Structural Grade

Which legal entity makes it extremely difficult to generate new capital to expand the business?

Sole Proprietorship.

What is the aggregate quality of resisting weathering called?

Soundness

What is the name of the approach designed to encourage group members to build on the contributions of their peers when responding to an idea in a meeting?

Spectrum Approach

What is the most common brick position?

Stretcher

What is the diameter in inches of a #8 bar?

1"

What is the weight of a bag of Portland Cement in pounds?

90 lbs

What does a sieve size of No. 40, mean?

There are 40 openings per lineal inch.

Which legal entity is taxed twice?

corporation

What is the weakest pattern bond?

Stack

What is a measure of the ease with which water will flow through and aggregate's voids called?

Permeability

Which of the following masonry components are continuous, they may run around the perimeter of a building or between control joints and act as structural members, and they can provide bearing for beams and joists?

Bond Beams

Which mortar property is increased by retempering?

Bond Strength

Which organization is engaged in the standardization of technical specifications and testing methods?

ASTM - American Society for Testing Materials.

What is the best time to distribute the Meeting Minutes to the Participants?

About one day after the meeting.

What is the best time to distribute the Working Agenda to the Participants?

About one day prior to the meeting.

What type of pavement system is subject to abrasion throughout because the pavement continuously flexes under the weight of the traffic?

Asphalt

Which of the following descriptions are the primary content items for the meeting minutes?

Attendance, topical headings with paragraph stating person assigned, completion.

The Owner wants to Fast-Track a construction project, Which type of contract best supports this process?

Design Build

Which of the following soft wood species used for structural lumber have the highest Fiber bending and Modulus of Elasticity (E) values?

Douglas Fir and Southern Yellow Pine.

Which of the following mortar ingredients improves the mortar's workability?

Lime

Assume you have a fillet weld symbol on the top of the welding symbol arrow. Which side will the weld be placed on?

Other side from where the arrow is pointing.

What brick position is commonly used on window sills?

Rowlock

You are interested in finding all of the manufacturers technical lifting data for a permanent overhead crane that the Contractor will install in a manufacturing facility. What is the name of the Reference source?

Thomas' Register.

What management philosophy tries to maximize the competitiveness of an organization through continuous improvement?

Total Quality Management

What management philosophy is defined as a performance and processed-oriented approach to safety and health that is improved continually and applies proven principles to maximize an organization's long-term competitiveness?

Total Safety Management

A contract has been entered into whereby the Contractor agrees to design, build, purchase the land and finance the project. What is this type of contract called?

Turn Key

Which one of the following is transferred from one mind to another?

Words

Which of the following communication methods is the most effective in knowing the communication has been understood?

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

Which type of wall is desired where there is severe weather exposure, or where a maximum resistance to rain penetration is desired?

Cavity

If the weld is supposed to be on all four sides, what symbol will be used?

Circle

Which of the following types of soil has high permeability?

Clay

What is the stress term called that is induced by pressing the fiber together longitudinally on its cross section?

Compression Parallel to the Grain (Fc//)

Which technical resource must be consulted to determine the bar support spacing for a concrete Bridge deck?

Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute.

What is the structural lumber grade used where straightness and strength are the most important consideration such as in concrete formwork?

Construction Grade

A contract is entered into whereby the Design and Scope are partially undefined, the Owner holds a contract with the A/E, the Owner holds the contracts with each trade and the Owner also holds a contract with a management service company to perform the trade coordination, cost control and scheduling services. What is this type of contract called?

Construction MGMT

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

Which of the following masonry components allows freedom of movement in a masonry wall?

Control Joint

Which legal entity is considered perpetual?

Corporation

Which legal entity affords an individual the most protection of individual assets from creditors of the business?

Corporation.

Which type of legal entity requires a charter?

Corporation.

A contract is entered into whereby the design and scope are undefined and the Owner agrees to pay for all Direct Labor, Materials, Equipment plus some agreed upon allowance to the Contractor for their services. What is this type of contract called?

Cost Plus

Which of the following masonry components are used over openings in block walls to carry the load around the opening?

Lintels

What are the leadership skills needed to conduct a productive meeting?

Listening Attentively, Responding Constructively, Soliciting All Ideas, and Matching Decision Making to the Situation.

Which of the following documents is used for correspondence between the home office and the job site?

Memo

What is sprayed onto structural steel to increase its fire resistance capability?

Mineral Wool

What is the stress term called which is a measure of the stiffness or resistance to deflection?

Modulus of Elasticity (E).

Which legal entity exposes the personal assets of a person to pay for actions of other people involved in the business?

Partnership

The owner requests that you submit a proposal supplement titled, "Statement of Contractors' Qualifications - All Contracts" and under the officers/principals section it requests the names and titles of the vice president and the president. A proposal is submitted to the Owner with a bid bond, signed addenda, and the proposal form is attached and signed by the chief estimator. Have all of the contract formation principles been satisfied and your proposal would be considered responsive?

The principle of Legal Capacity has not been met, therefore, a non-responsive bid.