AC exam
12. Which document is used to make changes to a project prior to bid opening? a. Addendum b. Construction Change Directive c. Architect Supplementary Instruction d. Change Order
A
13. Which of the following is NOT a closeout document? a. Shop Drawings 'b. Consent of Surety C. O&M Manuals d. As-Builts
A
15. Which of the following systems is most appropriate for carrying the load of a structure? a. Precast concrete piles b. Micro Cribbing C. Driven Sheet Piles d. Cofferdam
A
18. A Piece of equipment has a book value of $100,000, a salvage value of $15,000, and an estimated life of 7 years. What is the depreciation at the beginning of the second year if the straight line method of depreciation is used? a. $12,143 b. $14,285 c. $16,428 d. $2,143
A
36. When bidding a public project, which of the following is prohibited? a. Adding qualifications to the bid b. Withdrawing bid before bid opening C. Making changes to the bid amount if they are initiated D. Submitting bid before bid time set in bidding documents.
A
41. According to the Constructor Code of Conduct, which of the following situations is considered PRIMARILY under the code rather than the legal system? a. Engaging in deceptive practices that creates an unfair advantage b. Withholding payment from a vendor without just cause. C. Burying a drum with unknown contents on the site beneath a water retention pound. d. Paying an inspector to approve marginal or defective work.
A
44. According to OSHA, in an open trench excavation, what is the MAXIMUM allowable distance of travel to an exit ladder? a. 25' b. 50 C. 75' d. 125
A
48. During which of the following project phases can the most cost-effective value engineering be implemented? a. Design b. Bid and Award c. Construction d. Project close out
A
50. In public projects, if a contractor bid form does not acknowledge receipt of an issued addendum, what is the result? a. The bid is considered non-responsive and rejected. b. The owner rebids the project to be fair to all bidders C. The bidder may request arbitration to establish the value of any cost changes d. The design professional allows the bidder to review the addendum and determine if it affects the bid.
A
59. Which of the following is the most expensive option when resolving disputes? a. Litigation b. Mediation C. Arbitration d. Negotiation
A
63. Which of the following is a requirement for a valid contract for construction? a. An offer to perform and an acceptance, with consideration. b. A detailed set of plans and specifications C. A written document giving price and time d. A verbal understanding between two parties.
A
72. What is the best source of worker safety information to use when bricks are to be washed down with acid? a. MSDS file b. Personal equipment standards C. Environmental protection standards d. Process safety management plan
A
75. The bid bond covers the period from the time of: a. Bid submission until the signing of the agreement b. Bid advertising until the signing of the agreement c. Bid submission through completion of construction d. Signing the agreement through completion of construction
A
76. The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) is an area of law that applies to : a. Material suppliers b. Subcontractor services C. Federal subcontractors d. Contracts in excess of $1 million
A
80. Which of the following is an expressed or implied promise to the owner that the product meets specifications and the contractor will remedy any defects? a. Warranty b. Mechanics Lien C. Performance Bond d. Promissory Estoppel
A
82. Which of the following authorities are involved with the issuance and signing of the Certificate of Occupancy a. Fire marshal, electrical inspector, and building inspector b. Electrical inspector, architect, and building inspector c. Building inspector, fire marshal, and building inspector d. Electrical inspector, building inspector, and OSHA inspector
A
88. What is the purpose of a fusible link door closer? a. To assist in fire containment b. To create special architectural effects C. To act as a temporary construction aid d. To improve security of an area
A
90. The horizontal roof drain conductors installed above a finished ceiling requires insulation to prevent damage to the a. Ceiling caused by condensation b. Ceiling caused by leaking piping C. Piping caused by freezing storm water d. Piping caused by condensation
A
Questions 97-98 are based on the following diagram of a drainage ditch 2.5' 97. If the depth of flow in the trapezoidal drainage ditch is 2.5 feet, what is the cross sectional area in square feet? a. 11.11 b. 14.72 c. 16.25 d. 18.33
A
The next 6 questions are based on the following information Estimate: 1950 units of material Crew Size - 4 workers Total Duration 15 weeks Workers work 8 hours/day 5 days per week Total estimated labor costs - $24,672.00 After 6 weeks: 700 units of material have been placed 200 crew hours have been expended $8,224.00 labor spent 53. What is the estimated unit cost? a. $12.65 b. $14.88 C. $35.23 d. $41.11
A
The next 6 questions are based on the following information Estimate: 1950 units of material Crew Size - 4 workers Total Duration 15 weeks Workers work 8 hours/day 5 days per week Total estimated labor costs - $24,672.00 After 6 weeks: 700 units of material have been placed 200 crew hours have been expended $8,224.00 labor spent 54. What is the actual crew productivity to date in units per hour? a. 0.29 b. 3.25 C. 3.5 d. 7.0
A
11. Under a purchase order contract, the payment terms, "2/10, net 20" indicates a. 2% discount is available for 20 days b. 2% discount can be deducted if paid within 10 days, otherwise the full payment is due in 20 days C. Full payment is due in 20 days, with a 2% interest change for an additional 10 days d. 2% discount is available through the 10th of the month with the balance due on the 20th of the month.
B
20. If the diameter of a column is 3'-0" and the height is 15', what is the approximate amount of concrete required to the closest cubic yard? a. 3 b. 4 C. 16 d. 17
B
24. When a person has agreed to perform certain work and, in turn, engages others to perform a specific portion of the work which is included in the original contract, the agreement with the third party is called: a. Principal agreement b. Subcontract C. Purchase order d. Purchase order
B
25. When calculating the "Forward Pass" in a CPM schedule, what two time elements are calculated? a. Early start and later start b. Early start and early finish C. Total float and free float d. Project completion and total float
B
29. According to federal OSHA safety standards, who should supervise the erection and dismantling of a scaffold? a. Qualified person b. Competent person C. Authorized person d. Experienced person
B
3. Your company is placing 2,080 cubic yards of concrete. The individual production rate is 2 cubic yards of concrete per workhour per person, with a 10-person crew and a 8-hour workday. What would be the duration of this activity for the project schedule? a. 160 b. 13 c. 26 d. 104
B
31. What action should be taken after shop drawings are returned from the architect with rejections or corrections? a. Place them in the "inactive file" at the jobsite. b. Log them in immediately and return them to the originator for correction and resubmittal. C. Send them to the Owner for review d. Call a meeting with the AH) to discuss the changes
B
33. Given an account with 6000 pounds of rebar, an installation rate of 0.02 workhours per pound, and a labor budget of $2800, what is the approximate cost per hour? a. $13.33 b. $23.33 C. $107.14 d. $125.33
B
35. Finish elevations for surface parking areas usually are found on the : a. Structural plan b. Site plan C. First floor plan d. Building cross section
B
45. What is the best action for a contractor to take concerning a project that is one month behind schedule due to incomplete and late architectural drawings? a. Work overtime to meet the completion date and not bill for the premium time b. Update the schedule and notify the owner of the options and associated costs. C. Inform all subcontractors that the schedule must be met and extra compensation will be paid d. Create a revised construction schedule with the assistance of the architect.
B
5. A topographical map is a drawing showing: a. Cross sections along the length of the building pad b. Contour lines and elevations C. Side profile view of the project site d. Geotechnical subsurface soil conditions.
B
57. In the competitive bidding process, which type of contract results in the most risk to the contractor? a. Cost plus b. Lump Sum C. Negotiated d. Unit cost
B
67. A project contains 10,000 pounds of rebar budgeted at $6500 for labor. The work to date includes 2000 pounds of rebar at a labor cost of $1500. What is the projected labor cost savings or labor cost overrun at completion? a. Savings of $500 b. Overrun of $1000 C. Overrun of $1500 d. Savings of $2000
B
68. Which of the following is the most useful information in the preparation of a conceptual estimate for a building? a. Square foot cost for adjacent buildings b. Comparable cost for similar types of buildings c. General line item cost for building construction d. Complete takeoff of labor, material, and equipment
B
71. Which stage of the management process has the greatest impact on the success of a project? a. Staffing b. Planning C. Monitoring d. Implementing
B
79. An API label of 32/16 on a sheet of plywood indicates a MAXIMUM spacing of: a. 16 inches for roof joists b. 16 inches for floor joists C. 32 inches for floor joists d. 16 inches for the windows
B
8. Five subcontractors are bidding part of a job with asphalt paving, machine excavation, and demolition. Their bids are: Contractor 1 will do asphalt paving and demolition for $2000 Contractor 2 will do asphalt paving for $1000 Contractor 3 will do machine excavation and demolition for $12000 Contractor 4 will do machine excavation for $7000 Contractor 5 will do demolition for $7000 What is the lowest price for the complete scope of work as indicated? a. $7000 b. $9000 C. $13000 d. $15000
B
84. A financial report for a company is needed to secure a. Building permits b. Performance bonds C. Subcontractor bids d. Insurance certificates
B
92. According to most owner/contractor payment terms, which of the following must a contractor submit to the owner prior to receiving first payment? a. Schedule of values and claim of lien b. Schedule of values and construction schedule C. Application for payment and change order request d. Certificate of substantial completion and lien waivers
B
93. A slab on grade measures 12'-0" long x 6'-0" wide and 2'-6" thick. What is the cost to form the slab if the formwork costs $1.00 per square foot of contact area? a. $72 b. $90 C. $162 d. $180
B
95. Soil compacted at its "optimum moisture" content will result in: a. Increased compaction effort, the greatest weight per volume ratio, and reduced settlement b. Reduced compaction effort, the greatest weight per volume ratio, and reduced settlement C. Increased compaction effort because the soil changes from a solid to a plastic condition d. Reduced compaction effort because the soil changes to a friable soil
B
96. Given the following information, what is the estimated cost with the following adjustments? a. Labor Burden is 25% b. Sales tax is 6% of materials c. Bond is 50% of the subcontractors at 1.5% The unadjusted budget is broken down as follows: Total Labor $700,000.00 Material $400,000.00 Company Equip $58,000.00 Subcontractors $1,900,000.00 Other Costs $40,000.00 Total $3,098,000.00 a. $3,287,250.00 b. $3,297,000.00 C. $3,311,250.00 d. $3,325,500.00
B
99. The walls in a room measuring 20' x 30'x9' high are to be painted with a material that covers 150 square feet per gallon. Assuming that there are no openings, how many gallons will be required? a. 3 b. 6 C. 9 d. 36
B
The next 6 questions are based on the following information Estimate: 1950 units of material Crew Size - 4 workers Total Duration 15 weeks Workers work 8 hours/day 5 days per week Total estimated labor costs - $24,672.00 After 6 weeks: 700 units of material have been placed 200 crew hours have been expended $8,224.00 labor spent 55. What is the actual unit cost to date? a. $3.43 b. $11.75 C. $12.65 d. $35.24
B
1. Which of the following are the horizontal floor members in platform framing? a. Purlins b. Studs C. Joists d. Gerts
C
14. Which of the following best describes the relationship between construction planning and construction scheduling? a. Planning is only used on difficult construction projects whereas scheduling is used for all projects b. Planning begins after the schedule is completed C. Scheduling of activities cannot begin until after determining the constraints on the project d. Construction planning time is usually longer than construction time.
C
16. The Certificate of Substantial Completion: a. Indicates to the bonding company that the project is complete b. Indicates to the owner that the job is complete C. Identifies that the project is ready for its intended use. d. Indicates to the AHJ that the project is complete.
C
2. In the bidding documents, the project owner requests a HVAC system that meets all local and national building codes and maintains 74°F cooling and 68°F heating, per ASHRAE standards for the project location. No other information is providing in the bidding documents. This is an example of what type of specification? a. Competitive Bid b. Negotiated Bid C. Performance Specification Bid d. Prescriptive Specification Bid
C
21. Which of the following has the highest priority after a discovery on a Monday morning that the job site has been vandalized and the magazine cases have been emptied of explosives? a. Begin clean up and repair the damage b. Pull the MSDS to see the type of material taken C. Call the police to initiate an investigation d. Call the insurance agent to see if the damage is covered.
C
27. Benchmark elevation is 104.5'. The instrument height is read at 9.8' from the benchmark. The finish floor elevation FFE is 105.7. A hub is set with a 5' offset and a rod reading of 9.1. What is the amount of cut or fill required for the subgrade if the slab is 4" thick and the compacted stone beneath the slab is 6"? a. Cut 0.3 b. Cut 0.8 c. Fill 0.3' d. Fill 0.5
C
28. Which of the following is most likely to change for a traes person who moves into a superintendent position? a. Use of both manual and human relations skills will increase, b. Use of manual skills will increase and use of human relations skills will decrease. C. Use of human relations skills will increase and use of manual skills will decrease. d. Use of both manual and human relations skills will decrease.
C
34. If a project is delayed, how quickly must the contractor give notice to the owner as outlined in the AIA A201 General Conditions? a. At the next progress meeting, b. Before Substantial Completion C. Within 21 days of first occurrence d. When the Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
C
38. When creating a schedule, which of the following occurs FIRST? a. Develop the logic diagram b. Perform the duration calculations c. Identify the activities d. input the information into the network
C
39. Which of the following types of equipment would be most efficient in moving 1.5 feet of dry clay soil over 10 acres? a. Power shovel b. Backhoe C. Scraper pan d. front end loader
C
42. Which of the following is placed by a "rodbuster"? a. Driven piles b. Structural steel C. Reinforcing steel d. High pressure vessels
C
43. The estimating department has provided a quantity of 17,320 SFCA, and an estimated labor hour (work-hour_ factor of 0,097 Labor hour/SFCA. Based on a production plan to use a normal workday and workweek (5 days./8 hours per day) and a crew of 6, what would be the duration for this activity? a. 3 weeks b. 5 weeks c. 7 weeks d. 9 weeks
C
46. The estimator's calculation of the amount of compacted soil to be removed from the site is 1000 cubic yards. The soil has a swell factor of 30%. How many 10-CY dump truck loads will be required to remove this material from the site? a. 33 b. 100 C. 130 d. 300
C
58. The structural concrete flatwork labor for a project is subcontracted at $25,850. The flatwork subcontractor has executed a contract for $3.25 per square foot for labor. The subcontractor agrees to provide a crew of 3 workers who will place and finish 3.2 square feet per worker per hours based on a 40-hour week. How many 8-hour days will the subcontractor take to complete the structural concrete flatwork? a. 11.5 b. 34.5 c. 103.5 d. 310
C
60. What is the primary purpose of using plasticizer in a concrete mix design? a. To reduce heat of hydration b. To lower the cost of a specified strength of concrete C. To obtain a higher slump without adding water to the concrete d. To assist in the cleanup of the equipment used in placing and finishing the concrete
C
62. A general contractor receives a bulletin from the architect requesting a price on a modification to the work on an ongoing project. What is the most appropriate method for the general contractor to issue the bulletin to subcontractors? a. Telephone/email all subcontractors on the project and request verbal acknowledgement. b. Send the documents to those project subcontractors working in the affected categories c. Telephone/email the affected subcontractors and request written acknowledgement d. Send the documents to all subcontractors capable of performing the work.
C
64. What is the PRIMARY reason a written vendor proposal is submitted to the contractor? a. Identifies the terms of the subcontract agreement. b. Defines vendor pricing and scope of work C. Demonstrates the vendor's ability to respond to project requests d. Provides scheduling date to administer the contract.
C
65. An estimator receives a set of drawings in which the scale is 1"=100'. If the drawings are considered half sized drawings, which scale should the estimator use to prepare the bid? a. 1" =50 b. 2"=50' C. 1"=200 d. 2"=200
C
69. At which stage of a project are shop drawings submitted? a. During the design and bidding b. At bid opening C. During construction, prior to installation of an item d. During construction, after installation of an item
C
7. When estimating the duration of a project activity, which of the following is most critical? a. Specific location of the project. b. Number of crafts involved C. Number of units and the production rate for those units d. Size of the project
C
70. A project milestone generally represents a. Completion of each activity b. 25% completion of the project C. Completion of a group of activities d. Completion of minor activities
C
74. Which of the following is best to determine the proper tightness of bolts in structural steel connections? a. Box wrench b. Spud wrench C. Torque Wrench d. Adjustable wrench
C
78. A project requires 95 cubic yards of structural concrete to be placed for which 310 workhours have been budgeted. The latest weekly progress report shows that 36 cubic yards have been placed to date with an expenditure of 140 workhours. If no changes in work procedures are made, how many remaining workhours will be required to complete the concrete placement? a. 59 B. 170 c. 229 d. 369
C
81. The purpose of letters of transmittal is to: a. Verify the dates of document releases b. Confirm instructions from the architect C. Record exchange of project information d. Confirm the completion of the document
C
86. The specifications call for the spoil to be removed from the work area. What is spoil? a. Excess construction equipment on site b. Excess building materials incurred during construction c. Excess soil on site d. Excess concrete remaining in the truck after the pour.
C
91. Building codes typically account for the fact that light wood framing is highly combustible by requiring: a. Thick lumber b. Fire resistant materials C. Fire walls and fire stops d. Type MR drywalls (greenboard)
C
Questions 97-98 are based on the following diagram of a drainage ditch 2.5' 98. The flow depth is 2.5 feet. What is the wetted cross section in linear feet? a. 5.50 b. 7.33 c. 8.77 d. 14.66
C
The next 6 questions are based on the following information Estimate: 1950 units of material Crew Size - 4 workers Total Duration 15 weeks Workers work 8 hours/day 5 days per week Total estimated labor costs - $24,672.00 After 6 weeks: 700 units of material have been placed 200 crew hours have been expended $8,224.00 labor spent 52. What is the estimated crew productivity in units per hour? a. 0.31 b. 1.23 c. 3.25 d. 4.92
C
The next 6 questions are based on the following information Estimate: 1950 units of material Crew Size - 4 workers Total Duration 15 weeks Workers work 8 hours/day 5 days per week Total estimated labor costs - $24,672.00 After 6 weeks: 700 units of material have been placed 200 crew hours have been expended $8,224.00 labor spent 56. What is the projected total cost at completion based on current production rate? a. $8855 b. $16448 C. $22909 d. $24672
C
10. The owner of a project under construction informs the Project Manager that he would like to change the asphalt paving to concrete paving, as originally specified. The asp[halt paving is on the critical path. What is the consequence of this change? a. The critical path will change b. Negative float will reduce the overall project durations C. Concrete paving cannot be substituted d. If the concrete paving takes more time to complete, the owner much pay for the additional time.
D
100. If concrete is allowed to drop freely more than 4 feet into place, which of the following is most likely to occur? a. Hydration speeds up b. Water-cement ratio is changed C. Excessive air is trapped in the concrete d. Aggregate separates from cement-water paste
D
17. Air entrainment is used in concrete as an admixture to: a. Strengthen the concrete b. Create a better surface appearance C. Help evaporate excess water from the curing concrete d. Increase the concrete's resistance to freeze thaw damage.
D
19. The project schedule was recently updated. The activity placement of grade beam concrete was originally scheduled to begin as early as day 10. The activity duration is 4 days. The actual start day was day 12. The original schedule had a calculated total float of 7 days for this activity. The recalculated total float for the activity, when updates, would be: a. 2 days b. 5 days C. 6 days d. 9 days
D
22. Which of the following provides a framework for organizing the activities that make up a project schedule? a. Work status organization b. Work monitoring system C. Work Progress System d. Work Breakdown Structure
D
23. On a surveyed site, grade stakes usually indicate: a. Elevations b. Control lines C. Quality of soil d. Elevation of cut or fill
D
26. Who is the most qualified to locate existing underground utilities? a. Licensed architect b. The GC field engineering staff C. Machine excavation subcontractor d. Utility company crew
D
30. Which of the following is MOST important when preparing a bid for machine excavation? a. Establishing available resources b. Reviewing the legal description of the property C. Contacting the AHJ for code related issues d. Verify conditions at the site by means of a site visit.
D
32. According to OSHA record keeping procedures, which of the following is a reportable occurrence? a. An injury to an employee in the company owned parking lot after work, requiring medical treatment. b. An injury to an employee on the job site, requiring first-aid treatment for removal of foreign bodies not embedded in the eye. C. An injury to an employee on an employer controlled racquetball court, requiring treatment for a broken nose. D. An injury to an employee on the job site, requiring medical treatment for removal of foreign bodies from a puncture wound.
D
37. How should a constructor establish the field staffing for a project? a. In consultation with the architect and owner b. In conformance with OSHA and ADA requirements C. By reference to a cost manual d. By utilizing past experience and schedule requirements.
D
4. An effective procurement system for construction materials needed for a given project consist of a: a. Management system which correlates the numbers of submittals to project completion b. Submittal log maintained weekly C. Submittal log system that tracks how long it takes the Owner to review submittals d. Management system which maintains fabrication times, estimated and actual delivery, and installation dates.
D
40. How many days are normally allowed for concrete to reach its design strength? a. 7 b. 14 C. 21 d. 28
D
47. Which of the following time of completion measures is likely to be MOST equitable for both parties in the Owner-Contractor agreement regarding the impact of weather conditions? a. Number of non-winter weeks b. Fixed calendar date C. Number of calendar days d. Number of workable days
D
49. What form of supervision is most effective in a total quality management culture? a. Dictatorial b. Benevolent C. Laissez faire d. Participatory
D
6. Which project entity is responsible for the overall construction project schedule, planning, and cost control system? a. Project Superintendent b. Project Architect C. AHJ d. Project Manager
D
61. A project is nearing completion, and the contractor is assembling the final documentation to give the owner in order to obtain the final payment. Which of the following must be included in the closeout package after final inspections? a. Bids, performance bond, construction schedule, daily reports, occupancy certificate. b. Punch list, cleanup, as-built drawings, final cost report, warranties. C. Schedule of values, occupancy certificate, as-built drawings, punch lists, shop drawings, keys. d. Occupancy certificate, final lien waivers, as-built drawings, operating manuals.
D
66. Which of the following MUST be in evidence for a contractor to be in compliance with OSHA? a. Written safety plan b. Names and addresses of all employees next of kin in case of accident C. List od all medical supplies on hand in the medical kit d. Written documentation of safety training sessions provided by the employees.
D
73. A project bid comes in over budget. The architect might request proposals from some, or all, of the bidders to suggest ways to reduce costs without degrading the quality of the project. What term describes this accurately? a. Quality control b. Price engineering C. Cost engineering d. Value engineering
D
77. Assuming that the mortar mix is proportioned correctly, and weather conditions are ideal, which of the following ingredients in a mortar mix directly affects its workability? a. Hydrated lime b. Pea gravel C. Coarse sand d. Fine sand
D
83. Which of the following is a primary reason that the contract documents require the contractor to submit a project schedule promptly? a. To find out the earliest date the project will be finished b. To make sure the contractor knows how to develop a schedule C. To determine if the contractor is using an appropriate scheduling system d. To determine contractor's plan and sequence of activities to accomplish the work
D
85. Which of the following is an activity that has little total float? a. An activity at the end of the project b. An activity with a very short duration C. An activity ahead of schedule d. A near critical activity
D
87. In a design-build project, which of the following parties typically obtains the building permit? a. Owner b. Engineer C. Architect d. Design-build firm
D
89. Which of the following is the MAJOR advantage of a design/build contract for the owner? a. Competitive pricing b. Detailed bid documents C. Elimination of an architect d. Single source responsibility
D
9. Under a CM Agency agreement, which party holds the contracts with trade specialty contractors? a. Architect/Engineer of Record b. CM at Risk C. CM Agent d. Owner
D
94. A general contractor is running a large school project. If an OSHA inspector finds deficiencies on the masonry subcontractor's scaffolding, which of the following is most likely to be cited? a. General Contractor only b. Masonry subcontractor only C. Owner and general contractor d. Masonry subcontractor and general contractor
D
The next 6 questions are based on the following information Estimate: 1950 units of material Crew Size - 4 workers Total Duration 15 weeks Workers work 8 hours/day 5 days per week Total estimated labor costs - $24,672.00 After 6 weeks: 700 units of material have been placed 200 crew hours have been expended $8,224.00 labor spent 51. What is the total estimated workhours? a. 480 b. 600 c. 1200 d. 2400
D
