AIC
1. A project schedule has been updated. The activity placement of spread footing 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 calculated total float of 7 days for this activity. The recalculated total float for the activity, when updated, would be... 2 days, 5 days, 6 days, 9 days?
5 Days
3. A 'place concrete' activity requires the placement of 2080 cubic yards. If the individual production rate is 2 cubic yards per work hour per person, with a 10-person crew and 8 hour workday, how many days are needed to complete this activity? a.13, b.26, c.104, d.130
a. 13
15. Assume the elevated slab is designed for 100psf. The pipe subcontractor requests permission of the site superintend to use a mobile scissor lift on a elevated slab. The lift has a contact area of 30"X60". It weighs 1,100lbs and has a load capacity of 500lbs. what action should the site superintendent take? a.Allow use of the lift, b.Deny use of the lift, c.Refer the problem to the architect, d.Refer the problem to the designer of the lift
a. Allow use of the lift
22. the horizontal roof drain conductors installed above finished ceiling require 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. Ceiling caused by condensation
65. When engaged in heavy grinding of concrete where sever exposure occurs, using a diamond tip blade, which of the following would be proper protection for the face and eyes? a. Chipping goggles and a face shield b. Chipping goggles and spectacles c. Goggles and spectacles d. Welding goggles and face shield
a. Chipping goggles and a face shield
39. If the contractor is making a claim under the different site conditions (DSC) clause, which of the following must be proven? a. Contractor visited the site b. Contractor indemnified the owner c. Contractor developed and updated the schedule d. Contractor planned for the disruption in the schedule
a. Contractor visited the site
99. In which of the following project phases would value engineering be implemented in the most cost effective way? a. Design b. Bid c. Construction d. Post construction
a. Design
64. How is free float calculated for an activity? a. Earliest start of the next activity minus early finish of the current activity b. Earliest finish of the activity minus earliest start of the activity c. Earliest finish of the next activity minus earliest start of the activity d. Latest start of the activity minus earliest start of the activity
a. Earliest start of the next activity minus early finish of the current activity
28. Material was appropriately ordered with sufficient lead time to be available on the site when needed; however, the vendor delivered the material three weeks late. Which of the following activities was poorly practiced by the contractor? a. Expediting b. Purchasing c. Receiving d. Shipping
a. Expediting
56. On a project estimate, which of the following items is included in a project overhead expense? a. Field trailer b. Home office rent c. Estimating cost d. Home office supplies
a. Field trailer
58. Which of the following best describes lag in precedence scheduling? a. Imposed duration on the relationship between two activities. b. When work can occur during a time usually designated as nonworking. c. The difference between the forward pass and backward pass calculation d. The latest an activity can start without delaying the early start of its successor
a. Imposed duration on the relationship between two activities.
94. Which of the following is the most expensive option when resolving disputes? a. Litigation b. Mitigation c. Arbitration d. Negotiation
a. Litigation
14. The uniform construction code is an area of a.Material suppliers, b.Subcontractor services, c.Federal subcontractors, d.Contract in excess of 1 million dollars
a. Material Suppliers
49. As required by safety codes, the type and rating of doors installed in a multi-tenant office building are determined by the a. National Fire Protection Agency b. American Institute of Architects c. National society of Professional Engineers d. OSHA
a. National Fire Protection Agency
78. Under an agency construction manager agreement. Which party holds the contracts with the trade contractors? a. Owner b. Architect c. Construction manager at risk d. Agency construction manager
a. Owner
74. In a construction management contract. The construction management firm typically has contractual relationship with the a. Owner only b. Owner and contractor only c. Owner and design professional only d. Owner, contractor, and design professional
a. Owner only
82. Who is responsible for overall construction project, planning, scheduling, and cost controls? a. Project manger b. Project engineer c. Project architect d. Project superintendent
a. Project manger
84. During the submittal process, if a contractor is able to procure a superior, nonconforming product of a cheaper cost, the contractor should a. Submit a request for substitution b. Install conforming products only c. Call the owner for verbal approval d. Install the nonconforming product
a. Submit a request for substitution
40. Which of the following is a primary advantage to a contractor in a joint venture for construction of a project as compared to a legal partnership? a. The entities remain separately controlled for other operations. b. All operations of the entities are combined c. Both entities are responsible for all decisions d. Liability and risk are automatically reduced
a. The entities remain separately controlled for other operations.
13. A contingency fund would be used for? a.Unknown conditions, b.Stipulated price increase, c.Purchase of backup equipment, d.Concrete quantities taken from the drawings
a. Unknown conditions
17. A project bid comes in over budget. The architect might request proposal 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. Value engineering, b. Cost engineering, c. Price engineering, d. Quality control
a. Value engineering
16. The baseline schedule or target should be maintained in order to analyse the? a. Variance in progress of the project, b. Float time is the current schedule, c. Critical path, d. Correlative effect of the "leach"
a. Variance in progress of the project
71. 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. Warranty
37. Given an account with 6,000lbs of rebar an installation rate of 0.02 work hours per pound, and a labor budget of $ 2400. What is the cost per hour? 6000lbs x 0.02=120hrs $2400/120hrs= $20.00 a. $2.50 b. $20.00 c. $30.00 d. $120.00
b. $20.00
44. Five Contractors are bidding part of a job with storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water distribution. Their bids are: Contractor 1 will do storm and water for $2000. Contractor 2 will do storm for $1000. Contractor 3 will do sanitary and water for $12,000. Contractor 4 will do sanitary for $7,000 Contractor 5 will do water for $7,000 What is the lowest price for the complete job? a. $7,000 b. $9,000 c. $13,000 d. $15,000
b. $9,000
51. What is the actual size (thickness and Width) of a 2x8 board? a. 1-1/2" thick by 7-1/4" wide b. 1-1/2" thick by 7-1/2" wide c. 2" thick by 8" wide d. 2" wide by 8" thick
b. 1-1/2" thick by 7-1/2" wide
20. In the following diagram, what are the appropriate total board feet of lumber required for the structure illustrated. a. 11 b. 20 c. 30 d. 240
b. 20
1. What is the MAXIMUM allowable spacing of the wales in inches? a. 41 b. 48 c. 56
b. 48
23. What is the allowable Maximum height of an open sided floor before fall protection measures must be provided for workers? a. 3ft b. 6ft c. 10ft d. 15ft
b. 6ft
86. What information must be gathered to update the progress of a schedule a. Early start/Finish dates and percent complete b. Actual Start/Finish dates and percent complete c. Late Start/finish dates and percentcomplete d. Early start/late finish dates and percent complete
b. Actual Start/Finish dates and percent complete
54. Under construction management agreement, scopes of work are typically defined by the. a. Owner b. Architect c. Subcontractor d. Construction manager
b. Architect
83. What is fast-track construction? a. Two companies that unite for the duration b. Construction that starts before the design c. One company designs and the other d. Multiple prime contractors building the
b. Construction that starts before the design
100. When fabricated reinforcing bars are delivered to the project site, a project representative should cross-check each item a. Before moving to the staging area b. During unloading and storing c. During installing d. After installing
b. During unloading and storing
75. Who is responsible for verification of all materials, field measurements, and field construction criteria on the shop drawings? a. Architect b. Engineer c. Contractor d. Building inspector
b. Engineer
36. A light fixture slides of the electrical subcontractors scaffolding in the lobby of a new bank building. The result is several hundred dollars in damage to the floor finish. Workers below could have been hit by the falling fixture. Which of the following is the best course of action to take? a. Proceed with electrical installation after the subcontractor has cleaned the area b. Ensure presence of OSHA approved railing, toe boarding and netting on all scaffolds c. Deduct cost of damage from the flooring contractors next pay request proceed with electrical work d. Issue a verbal warning to the subcontractor and let him proceed
b. Ensure presence of OSHA approved railing, toe boarding and netting on all scaffolds
34. When the start of one activity depends on the completion of the preceding activity, the relationship on a logic network of the two activities is a a. Finish to Finish b. Finish to Start c. Start to Finish d. Start to Start
b. Finish to Start
42. If an accident occurs on site because a masonry subcontractor employee is not abiding by the safety regulations, who is ultimately responsible? a. Owner b. GC c. Masonry subcontractor d. Injured subcontractors employee
b. GC
92. The Primary purpose for identifying the critical path on the logic network is to a. Indicate the greatest amount of total float available b. Identify the longest continuous path with the minimum amount of time for over all completion c. Indicate the activities that can be delayed d. Indicate the planned budgets to the actual budget of each activity
b. Identify the longest continuous path with the minimum amount of time for over all completion
91. 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. Lump Sum
29. The construction contract requires the contractor to submit a complete schedule. This draft so far includes work activities, their duration, and milestones. Which of the following other information is necessary to develop this schedule? a. OSHA inspections b. Procurement of long lead items c. Schedule of values d. List of payment application document.
b. Procurement of long lead items
79. An ethical dilemma is present as a vendors representative offers to a. Reduce the unit price when supplying all of the materials b. Reduce the unit price if the superintendent hires the representatives child as a summer worker c. Delay billing until the project is complete d. Provide an upgrade to part of the order.
b. Reduce the unit price if the superintendent hires the representatives child as a summer worker
27. What is the major reason for using tempered glass? a. Is temperature resistance b. Safely breaks into small pieces c. Has insulation qualities d. Has decorative qualities
b. Safely breaks into small pieces
95. Which of the following best describes the relationship between construction planning and scheduling? a. Construction planning time is usually longer than construction time. b. Scheduling of activities cannot begin until after determining the constraints on the project c. Planning begins after the schedule is completed d. Planning is only used on difficult construction projects whereas scheduling is used for all projects
b. Scheduling of activities cannot begin until after determining the constraints on the project
70. A contract that specifies the payment terms in dollars per quantity installed is what type of contract? a. Cost plus b. Unit price c. Lump sum d. Guaranteed maximum price
b. Unit price
33. 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 bid for the premium time. b. Updated the schedule and notify the owner of the options and associated costs c. Inform all subs that the schedule must be made and extra compensation will be paid d. Create a revised construction schedule with the assistance of the architect
b. Updated the schedule and notify the owner of the options and associated costs
21. The "A C" stamped on a plywood panel demonstrates a. Intended use b. Veneer grade c. Veneer thickness d. Exposure durability
b. Veneer grade
53. Which of the following is required by prevailing wage provisions of the Davis-Beacon Act? a. All workers must be paid at prevailing union rates b. Wages paid must not be less than wages prevailing in the locality. c. Wages of crew leaders must be higher than prevailing rates. d. Overtime Prevailing wage rate must be paid for more than 8 hours of work per day.
b. Wages paid must not be less than wages prevailing in the locality
47. The Most important reason that knowledge and understanding of cash flow is critical to construction company management is to assure a. Profitability b. What the company maintains liquidity c. That receivables are collected d. An increased credit line
b. What the company maintains liquidity
80. The critical path of a schedule follows activities a. With start to start relationships b. With total float values equal to zero c. Within the same specifications section d. With early and late dates that are not equal
b. With total float values equal to zero
2. The purpose of retainage is to encourage the general contractor to? a.Submit payment request on time, b.Complete project per contract
b. complete project per contract
5. Which of the following can be identified from the initial schedule of values? a.Vendors working on the project , b.Contractors proposed breakdown of the project cost, c.Profit margin of the applicant, d.Quality of work in place
b. contractors proposed breakdown of the project cost
68. What type of joint primarily accommodates shrinkage of concrete slabs to prevent irregular cracks? a. Expansion b. control c. Abutment d. Keyed
b. control
18. A portable ladder is being set up. The distance between the ground and the first floor is 16ft. according to OSHA, what is the minimum ladder extension required above the area? a. 1ft b. 2ft c. 3ft d. 6ft
c. 3ft
98. Who is responsible for preparing the shop drawings? a. Owner b. Superintendent c. Architect or engineer d. Subcontractor or vendor
c. Architect or engineer
85. A request for information form is used by the contractors to request a. A change order from the owner b. Information from subcontractors c. Clarification of an issue from the architect d. Information from local utility companies
c. Clarification of an issue from the architect
52. Shallow foundations in the form of square spread footings are generally used to support? a. Walls b. Beams c. Columns d. Elevated slabs
c. Columns
12. Which of the following is required for an employee to operate a powder operated tool? a.Drivers licence, b.Contract terms, c.Completed training card, d.Osha ten hour card
c. Completed training card
9. The location of reinforcing steel used in a concrete member should be placed where? a.Shear is minimal, b.Concrete is in tension, c.Concrete is in compression, d.Center axis is located.
c. Concrete is in tension
45. During pre-bid review of documents prepared by an engineer from another state, a bidding contractor who suspects that the design provided does not meet the state building code should. a. Change the engineer design to meet the code. b. Qualify the bid as not per code but bid the design c. Confirm design meets local code. d. Bid low and get the job, and the engineer will pay for the upgrade.
c. Confirm design meets local code.
8. A topographical map is a drawing showing? a.Subsurface soil conditions, b.A general profile view of the site, c.Contour lines and elevations, d.Cross sections along the length of the project.
c. Contour lines and elevations
97. Which of the following are calculated by the "forward pass" through the CPM network? a. Early start and late start b. Total float and free float c. Early start early finish d. Early start and total float
c. Early start early finish
63. When a series of red flags or a red line is placed on the ground using spray paint, what does the line symbolize? a. Gas line below b. Water line below c. Electric line below d. Hazardous material below
c. Electric line below
77. Which of the following is an estimated amount placed in the budget to cover future price increases in labor and materials on a long-term project? a. Profit b. Retainage c. Escalation d. Contingency
c. Escalation
26. Building codes typically account for the fact that light wood framing is highly combustible by requiring a. Thick lumber b. Fire resistant material c. Fire walls and fire stops d. Type MR drywalls (Green Board)
c. Fire walls and fire stops
6. The architect has approved the rerouting of an HVAC through concrete slabs in a building. To insure that activities are coordinated, a meeting should be called by the field supervisor and the a.HVAC subcontractor only, b.HVAC subcontractor and all other subcontractors, c.HVAC subcontractor and all other affected subcontractors, d.HVAC subcontractor and the architect engineer?
c. HVAC subcontractor and all other affected subcontractors
35. To conduct an effective team meeting, it is best to a. Develop an agenda for own use only b. Develop a list of topics for the agenda at the begging of the meeting so that everyone has input. c. Hand out an agenda and see the team member has it prior to the meeting so they can come prepared. d. Develop an agenda and see that team members have it prior to the meeting so they can come prepared
c. Hand out an agenda and see the team member has it prior to the meeting so they can come prepared.
30. In creating a schedule, which of the following occurs first? a. Develop the logic b. Perform the duration calculations c. Identify the activities b.Input the information into the network
c. Identify the activities
46. When completing a certificate of substantial completion list, which of the following must be attached to the form? a. Final change order b. Final release of liens c. List of uncompleted work d. Requisition for final payments
c. List of uncompleted work
32. What format is based on the CSI conceptual estimating systems? a. Uniformat b. Section format c. Master format d. Project Manuel format
c. Master format
41. Which of the following is used to determine the dew point at varying temperatures? a. Barometer b. Hydrometer c. Psychometric chart d. Nuclear Gauge
c. Psychometric chart
69. Which of the following documents primary purpose is to describe the materials and quality of workmanship for each construction division? a. General conditions b. General requirements c. Technical specifications d. Supplementary conditions
c. Technical specifications
11. A contract for a project contains a liquidated damages clause. The project is under compensable delay for 4 days. In addition, rain caused another 5-day non-compensable delay. How should the delay be handled? a.The contractor should assume the costs of the 5-day delay less the cost owed by the owner for the 4 day delay, b.Since both delays have caused an explanation of the completion date, contractor should be liable to the owner for the costs for a total delay of 9 days, c.The contractor should request a 5-day time extension due to the rain, and should be compensated for the 4 days compensable delay by the owner, d.The costs delay is overridden by the delay due to the rain. The owner is relieved of compensable delay, and the contractor should assume the costs of 5 days delay.
c. The contractor should request a 5-day time extension due to the rain, and should be compensated for the 4 days compensable delay by the owner
87. Which of the following is best to determine the proper tightness of bolts in a structural steel connection? a. Box wrench b. Spud wrench c. Torque wrench d. Adjustable wrench
c. Torque wrench
48. What is the general contractor required to do when material is purchased "FOB job site"? a. Insure material prior to delivery b. Send an employee to pick up the material c. Unload the material that the supplier delivers to the job site d. Transport material to the job site from the manufactures facility.
c. Unload the material that the supplier delivers to the job site
89. Which of the following provides a framework for organizing the activities that make up a project? a. Work status organization b. Work monitoring system c. Work breakdown structure d. Work progression method
c. Work breakdown structure
4. What method is used to calculate activity duration? a.Daily production rate divided by plan quantity, b.Plan quantity divided by crew rate, c.Plan quantity divided by daily production rate, d.Plan quantity dived by labor unit cost
c. plan quantity divided by daily perfromance
43. On masonry buildings, which of the following could be used to check vertical alignment of structural steel, elevator shafts and walls? a. Level b. plumb bob c. total stations. d. batter boards
c. total stations.
7. Concrete to be poured for 10 footings are 5 feet wide by 5 feet long by 2 feet deep. How many cubic yards of concrete should the estimate be for this pour, using a 10%waste factor. a.14.8, b.16.3, c.18.5, d.20.3
d. 20.3
72. A progress payment application from a subcontractor should also include a. A Notice to proceed b. A performance bond c. an insurance certificate d. A conditional waiver of lien
d. A conditional waiver of lien
24. Which of the following projects have the highest potential profit for the contractor? a. A competitive bid on a new school where there are fifteen other bids b. A job where the contractor would be the construction manager with a fixed fee c. A job to bid on a new highway project built through an open field with only four other competitors d. A project which includes responsibility for the design, building, fencing, and leasing of a new office building.
d. A project which includes responsibility for the design, building, fencing, and leasing of a new office building.
90. The mechanical subcontractor on a project discovers a dimensional conflict between the mechanical and structural drawings and submits a request for information (RFI) to the general contractor. What action should be taken by then general contractor? a. Record the request on the daily report and stop work in that area b. Use good judgement to resolve the conflict and record the result c. Instruct the structural drawings and proceed accordingly d. Advise the architect of the conflict and request a decision
d. Advise the architect of the conflict and request a decision
93. What MUST an OSHA compliance officer do at the closing conference of an inspection? a. Review the contractors OSHA safety requirements b. Assess the contractors training program and training records c. Correct apparent contractor violations d. Advise the contractor of apparent violations
d. Advise the contractor of apparent violations
73. If concrete is allowed to drop freely for 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. Aggregate separates from cement-water paste
96. The owners representative has the authority to a. Supervise the contractors employees b. Negotiate subcontractors c. Process the payroll d. Approve changes and/or clarify the work
d. Approve changes and/or clarify the work
66. What does a "10B" rating for a fire extinguisher indicates? a. Capability to extinguish 10 gallons of flammable liquid b. Capability to extinguish 10 pounds of combustible materials. c. Capability to extinguish an electrical fire in 10 minutes d. Capability to extinguish 10 square feet of flammable liquid spill.
d. Capability to extinguish 10 square feet of flammable liquid spill.
31. Who is responsible for inspecting for safety risks on a project prior to operation? a. Project superintend b. Company safety officer c. Structural steel Forman d. Designated competent person.
d. Designated competent person.
67. Air entrainment is used in concrete to a. Strengthen concrete b. Create a better surface appearance c. Help evaporate excess water from curing concrete d. Increase concrete's resistance to freeze-thaw damage.
d. Increase concrete's resistance to freeze-thaw damage.
10. The owner's rep observed substandard drywall patches on a general contractor's renovation project. Which of the following should be the representative's first course of action? a.Save items for punch list, b.Notify drywall finisher of the problem, c.Tell painter not to accept patched walls, d.Notify general contractors superintend of problem.
d. Notify general contractors superintended of problem
62. The national labor relations board (NLRB) is authorized to develop what types of disputes? a. Owner-contractor b. Architect-contractor c. Contractor-Subcontractor d. Organized workers-contractor
d. Organized workers-contractor
61. Which of the following protects a prime contractor from a subcontractor who is not honouring the original bid price before a formal contract has been executed? a. Force Majeure b. Implied authority c. Apparent authority d. Promissory estoppel
d. Promissory estoppel
81. A supplier who provides only materials to a project normally expects what type of agreement? a. Subcontract b. Design-build c. Prime contract d. Purchase order
d. Purchase order
76. According to Osha record keeping guidelines, which of the following is a recordable job-related incident? a. Treatment of first degree burns b. Application of bandages c. Injury to an employee during an off-duty game played on an employer-controlled baseball field d. Removal of foreign bodies embedded in the eye
d. Removal of foreign bodies embedded in the eye
50. What is Retainage? a. An amount assessed for late completion of the job b. An amount received for the final payment. c. A fixed amount included in the estimate for a specification d. The difference between the gross earned and the amount paid to the contract
d. The difference between the gross earned and the amount paid to the contract
19. If a masonry contractor has been given a back charge by a general contractor, what does this mean? a. The general contractor has given the masonry contractor a credit for extra work performed in the field b. The general contractor is asking the masonry contractor to bill for work completed before a contract is signed c. The general contractor is charged for faulty work that needed repair on the project that was completed two weeks earlier d. The general contractor is deducting a sum of money from the masonry contractor's contract amount
d. The general contractor is deducting a sum of money from the masonry contractor's contract amount
25. Rigging is being connected to a piece of equipment that will be lifted to a roof approximately 35ft high. How will slings lifting capacity be affected, using a low-sitting 29º angle instead of 45º angle? a. The loading will be safer b. The loading on the sling will be reduced c. The loading in the wire rope will decrease d. The loading on the sling will increase
d. The loading on the sling will increase
59. What is the primary purpose of the national electric code (nec)? a. To be used by electricians as an installation manual b. To maintain standards for certifying electricians c. To function as a design specification for electrical materials and equipment d. To safeguard persons and property from hazards, arising from the use of electricity.
d. To safeguard persons and property from hazards, arising from the use of electricity.
38. Which of the following is MOST important when preparing a bid for site work? a. Establish the available resource b. Reviewing the legal description of the property c. Contacting material suppliers for the latest pricing d. Verifying conditions by means of site visit
d. Verifying conditions by means of site visit
88. The most common type of large scale reinforced brick masonry wall is characterized by a. Welded wire fabric reinforcing b. Special bricks to contain steel reinforcing c. Two wythes separated by a continuous cavity d. Vertical reinforcing bars grouted into hollow bricks
d. Vertical reinforcing bars grouted into hollow bricks
