AIC Level 1 Test
Using the sample drawings provided in this chapter, what is the fire rating for door 062.3? A. not rated B. 30 minutes C. 60 minutes D. 90 minutes
A. not rated
Which type of specification provides the criteria that the contractor must build to but does not include a specific design? A. performance specification B. project specification C. preliminary specification D. prescriptive specification
A. performance specification
Which panel wood product is made up of thin layers of wood veneers adhered together in alternating directions? A. plywood B. oriented strand board (OSB) C. particle board D. medium-density fiberboard (MDF)
A. plywood
Which of the following is a term used to describe minor incomplete or deficient items that need to be completed before final acceptance of a building? A. punch list B. deficiencies list C. incomplete item list D. pay for completion list
A. punch list
Which of the following types of aerial work platforms is most suitable for installing fire sprinkler piping inside a building? A. slab scissor lift B. rough terrain scissor lift C. straight boom manlift D. mast boom lift
A. slab scissor lift
Under which legal structure are the least total taxes paid for the goods and services provided by the company? A. sole proprietorship B. federalist C. corporation D. joint venture
A. sole proprietorship
Using the square foot costs from Figure 5-1, how much would a 6,500 sq ft post office cost? A. $484,575 B. $617,630 C. $660,055 D. $689,585
B. $617,630. Total Cost = Cost per sqft x total sqft
Using Figure 6-3, what would be the expected projected gain/loss for cost code 035300.4000-Subcontracts assuming that a $100 change order was approved by the owner and that 100% of the change order was subcontractor costs? A. ($113) Loss B. ($13) Loss C. $0 D. $113 Gain
B. ($13) Loss -(207 + 100) - (120 + 100) = ($13) -no change
If a single-phase circuit has 120 V, using 10 A with a power factor of .8, what is the apparent power? A. 12 W B. 1,200 W C. 1,661 W D. 2,076 W
B. 1,200 W. For single phase apparent power use P apparent = Voltage x Amps
If you have three resisters in parallel and they each have 4 Ω of resistance, what is the total resistance in the circuit? A. 0.75 Ω B. 1.33 Ω C. 4 Ω D. 12 Ω
B. 1.33 Ω. For parallel use 1/R = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 + 1/Rn
How many employees must an employer have before OSHA record keeping is required? A. 1 or more B. 10 or more C. 11 or more D. 100 or more
B. 10 or more
Within how many days must a notice of contest be filed for an OSHA citation? A. 1 day B. 15 days C. 30 days D. no statute of limitation
B. 15 days
Which of the following parts of CFR Title 29 addresses safety and health regulations for construction? A. 1904 B. 1926 C. 1980 D. 2111
B. 1926
If you have 10 Ω of resistance and a voltage of 20 V, how much current is going through the circuit? A. 0.5 A B. 2 A C. 10 A D. 200 A
B. 2 A. Use Voltage(V) = Current(I) x Resistance(R)
What is the farthest away that an egress ladder can be located from a worker in a trench excavation greater than 4 ft in depth? A. 15 ft B. 25 ft C. 35 ft D. 50 ft
B. 25 ft
Using the psychrometric chart, if you have an air sample with a dry bulb temperature of 60º F and a humidity ratio of 23.0 gr/lb, what is its relative humidity? A. 10% B. 30% C. 50% D. 70%
B. 30%
Using Figure 7-13, what is the late start for activity H? A. 4 B. 5 C. 8 D. 12
B. 5
Using Figure 4-12, what is the maximum load of a crane if the boom is at an angle of 40º and extended 53 ft? A. 4,640 lb B. 5,030 lb C. 13,010 lb D. 80,000 lb
B. 5,030 lb
How many 7-cy dump truck loads are needed to remove 350 Bcy of soil assuming the swell factor is 15%? A. 53 B. 58 C. 59 D. 412
B. 58. (BCY x Swell)/Load Capacity = Trucks (Round Up)
Using Figure 7-13, what is the early start for activity G? A. 5 B. 6 C. 8 D. 9
B. 6
If you have an air sample with a dry bulb temperature of 60º F and an RH of 100%, what is its wet bulb temperature? A. 30º B. 60º C. 90º D. 120º
B. 60º
If you have an air sample with a dry bulb temperature of 80º F and an RH of 50%, what is its wet bulb temperature? A. 31º B. 67º C. 77º D. 80º
B. 67º
A rectangular slab on grade is 60 ft 0 in. long × 45 ft 0 in. wide. What is the diagonal measurement in feet and inches? A. 52 ft 6 in. B. 75 ft 0 in. C. 105 ft 8 in. D. 115 ft 11 in.
B. 75 ft 0 in. -Use Pythagorean Theorem
Using Figure 9-13, what is the benchmark elevation at IP #4? A. 864.62 B. 889.90 C. 896.27 D. 902.64
B. 889.90
Using Figure 7-13, which activity is critical? A. B B. C C. D D. G
B. C
In which delivery method is the construction administrator most like a consultant? A. lump sum B. CM agency C. CM at risk D. integrated project delivery
B. CM agency
In which CSI division is information about structural steel located? A. Division 01 B. Division 05 C. Division 10 D. Division 15
B. Division 05
What is an advantage of a tower crane? A. It is easily moved from one location to another on the job site. B. Its operator has an unobstructed view of the site. C. Several mobilizations and demobilizations per project are common. D. Its setup time is fast.
B. Its operator has an unobstructed view of the site.
What is the most common green building rating system in the United States for commercial buildings? A. Green Globes B. LEED C. CASBEE D. Green Star
B. LEED
Which of the following bid documents contains additional or supplemental information to the design documents? A. instructions to bidders B. addendum C. alternate D. general conditions
B. addendum
Which of the following bid documents would the contractor place his or her price on? A. instructions to bidders B. bid form C. contract agreement D. general conditions
B. bid form
What is the act of showing subcontractors the price of their competitors in the hope that they will lower their bid called? A. bid looking B. bid shopping C. bid happy D. bid capping
B. bid shopping
If a project trailer is vandalized, which of the following type of insurance would cover the claim? A. errors and omissions B. builder's risk C. general liability D. property insurance
B. builder's risk
Clay is what type of soil? A. solid rock B. cohesive soil C. cohesionless soil D. organic soil
B. cohesive soil
What classification of activity would "building programming" be? A. acceleration B. design C. procurement D. construction
B. design
Which delivery method has the most risk for the contractor? A. design-bid-build B. design-build C. CM at risk D. integrated project delivery
B. design-build
Which of the following statements is true about liquidated damages? A. determined at the end of the job based on actual loss of revenue B. determined at the time of contract signing based on estimated owner losses C. a lump sum value deducted from the contract if the contractor is late D. calculated by number of days late divided by total duration of contract and expressed as a percentage of total job cost
B. determined at the time of contract signing based on estimated owner losses
If a job has more than one shift, how often should a daily report be completed? A. once a day B. each shift C. twice a day D. once a week
B. each shift
What is the purpose of a visual field soil analysis? A. see how much work has been completed B. establish general soil classifications C. check for the presence of worms in the soil D. develop an excavation plan
B. establish general soil classifications
Which of the following types of excavation equipment is most suitable for final grading of a roadway? A. dozer B. grader C. loader D. backhoe
B. grader
Which of the following should people do to effectively listen? A. keep their mobile phone volume up so they do not miss a phone call B. listen objectively with the intent to understand the speaker's perspective C. ask questions as they think of them so they don't forget to ask them later D. avoid eye contact with the speaker
B. listen objectively with the intent to understand the speaker's perspective
Which of the following should a construction professional provide when delivering services to his or her clients based on the AIC code of ethics? A. adjustable ethics based on clients' preferences B. management excellence C. minimum industry standards D. complete transparency to everyone on every task
B. management excellence
Which of the following types of meetings is typically held at regular weekly or biweekly intervals throughout the project? A. preconstruction meetings B. progress meetings C. postconstruction meetings D. coordination meetings
B. progress meetings
Which trade ties and places rebar? A. rigger B. rod buster C. pile driver D. iron worker
B. rod buster
Which job title traditionally has multiple project managers from the same project report to them? A. project executive B. senior project manager C. senior superintendent D. project engineer
B. senior project manager
Carpet is typically taken off by which unit of measure? A. square foot B. square yard C. square D. cubic yard
B. square yard
Which of the following documents typically starts the warranty period? A. final payment B. substantial completion C. completion of punch list D. certificate of occupancy
B. substantial completion
The 10 in a W10 × 30 steel beam indicates what? A. the nominal width of the flange in inches B. the nominal depth of the beam in inches C. the weight per foot of length in pounds D. the length of the beam in feet
B. the nominal depth of the beam in inches
What does the surveying abbreviation TP mean? A. tangent point B. turning point C. traverse point D. terminal point
B. turning point
Which of the following contract types is best used if the scope is well defined but not the quantities of material? A. lump sum B. unit price C. cost plus D. cost plus with GMP
B. unit price
How many crew days would it take to install 1,500 sq yd of carpet if the two-person crew can install 500 sq yd/day? A. 1.25 days B. 2.25 days C. 3.00 days D. 4.35 days
C. 3.00 days
Which of the following heights would be acceptable for the top rail of a guardrail system? A. 21 in. B. 38 in. C. 45 in. D. 52 in.
C. 45 in.
How many feet are in 1 mile? A. 12 B. 100 C. 5,280 D. 12,000
C. 5,280
What is the return on assets assuming a net profit before tax of $15,000 and $30,000 total assets? A. 0.5% B. 2% C. 50% D. 200%
C. 50%: ROA = (Net profit before taxes/Total assets) x 100
How much rebar should be ordered for the footing shown in Figures 5-6 and 5-7? Assume rebar comes in 20-ft lengths. A. 125 lnft B. 224 lnft C. 500 lnft D. 548 lnft
C. 500 lnft. -Effective length = 20 - ((5/8) × 30)/12 = 18.44 ft -Total length of runs = 28 ft centerline × 4 sides × 4 bars = 448 ft -448 ft/18.44 = 25 sticks of rebar 25 sticks × 20 ft = 500 lnft
In the United States, alternating current is provided by utility companies at _____________ hertz or cycles per second. A. 1 B. 50 C. 60 D. 100
C. 60
Approximately what percentage (by volume) does aggregate make up in general-purpose concrete? A. 25% B. 50% C. 75% D. 90%
C. 75%
A rod reading of 4.72 ft is taken on a benchmark whose elevation is 813.30. The finish floor is 809.00. The top of the batter board is set 1 ft above the finish floor. What rod reading is required to set the line for the top of the batter board? A. 4.30 B. 5.30 C. 8.02 D. 9.02
C. 8.02 -(813.3 + 4.72) - 810 = 8.02
Air sample A has a dry bulb temperature of 80º F and a relative humidity of 90%. Air sample B has a dry bulb temperature of 65º F and a relative humidity of 90%. Which of the following statements is true? A. A has more sensible heat but the same latent heat as B. B. A has less sensible heat but more latent heat as B. C. A has more sensible and latent heat as B. D. A has less sensible and latent heat as B.
C. A has more sensible and latent heat as B.
What would happen to the total cost of the building described in Figure 5-2 if the brick veneer made up 60% and the windows made up 40% of the building enclosure instead of 80% and 20%? A. Cost would decrease $780,900. B. Cost would decrease $334,650. C. Cost would increase $334,650. D. Cost would increase $780,900.
C. Cost would increase $334,650.
Which of the following forms is used to record the information of a single specific incident? A. Form 300 B. Form 300-A C. Form 301 D. Form 409
C. Form 301
Which management system was developed based on Toyota's Production System? A. TQM B. Six Sigma C. Lean D. ISO 9000
C. Lean
Fine-grained soils are soils finer than a _________________________. A. No. 60 sieve B. No. 100 sieve C. No. 200 sieve D. No. 400 sieve
C. No. 200 sieve
Which of the following statements is true about texting and a subcontractor change order? A. It is a good practice to text authorization of a change order to your subcontractors as long as you are sure they have a smartphone. B. It is a good practice for your subcontractors to text you an RFI before proceeding with a change order request. C. Texting your subcontractor that a change order is coming later in the day is a good practice. D. Texting contract amendments is a good practice because it saves time and saves the changes in the cloud.
C. Texting your subcontractor that a change order is coming later in the day is a good practice.
What does a sieve size of No. 4 mean? A. The sieve has 4-in. openings. B. The sieve has four openings per square inch. C. The sieve has four openings per linear inch. D. The sieve has four openings per square foot.
C. The sieve has four openings per linear inch.
Which statement is true about the design-build delivery method from the owner's perspective? A. Design is complete when contractor is hired. B. Fast tracking is difficult with this delivery method. C. There is a single source of fault for building system failures. D. Design Build firms are rarely temporary joint ventures.
C. There is a single source of fault for building system failures.
Meeting minutes should be distributed _________________________________. A. about one day prior to the meeting B. at the beginning of the meeting C. about one day after the meeting D. any time during the project
C. about one day after the meeting
Which of the following alternative dispute methods is often required by contract to resolve a claim? A. negotiation B. mediation C. arbitration D. litigation
C. arbitration
Which of the following is not a type of pile installed by pile driving? A. cofferdams B. precast concrete pile C. cast-in-place concrete pile D. metal pile
C. cast-in-place concrete pile
Sand is what type of soil? A. solid rock B. cohesive soil C. cohesionless soil D. organic soil
C. cohesionless soil
What do contour lines that are spaced closely together indicate? A. slight slope B. steep slope C. direction of erosion D. direction of water runoff
C. direction of erosion
Which statement is true about front end loading a schedule of values? A. common practice that is accepted by owners B. increases the value of activities at the end of the project in the schedule of values to ensure the contractor completes them C. increases the value of activities at the beginning of a project in the schedule of values to improve the contractor's cash flow D. is typically denoted on a schedule of values, making it easy to identify which line items are front end loaded
C. increases the value of activities at the beginning of a project in the schedule of values to improve the contractor's cash flow
What is the term used to describe the financial evaluation of the cost of a building component or system over its useful life? A. cost ratio B. value engineering C. life cycle costing D. initial cost analysis
C. life cycle costing
Soil that has been excavated and stockpiled is considered to be in a ________________ state. A. natural B. bank C. loose D. compacted
C. loose
When are commercial contractors typically paid by the owner? A. as the costs are received B. weekly C. monthly D. a lump sum at the end of the project
C. monthly
Which of the following documents starts the contractor's schedule to complete the project? A. notice of award B. letter of intent C. notice to proceed D. start work order
C. notice to proceed
Which of the following statements is true about a company's cost code structure? A. is most typically organized alphabetically by item description B. is most typically organized by sequence of installation C. often organized by CSI division with adaptations by individual companies D. completely unique to each company
C. often organized by CSI division with adaptations by individual companies
Which of the following is a type of multiuse form? A. tubular fiber column forms B. insulated concrete forms (ICFs) C. panel forms D. form release
C. panel forms
Which chart would be the most appropriate to show the percentage of fall protection safety violations compared to all safety violations? A. histogram B. bar chart C. pie chart D. line chart
C. pie chart
What classification of activity would "shop drawing rejection" be? A. acceleration B. design C. procurement D. construction
C. procurement
An owner-initiated change order should include which of the following? A. expected duration of individual activities described in the change order B. potential future cost impact of the change C. reference to contract documents describing the change in detail D. subcontractors to be used to complete the change
C. reference to contract documents describing the change in detail
What does RFI stand for? A. right for inclusion B. response from institute C. request for information D. regular foam insulation
C. request for information
Where is the best location to look to determine the electrical requirements for a project's chillers? A. contract B. details C. schedule D. specifications
C. schedule
Which of the following types of excavation equipment is most suitable for removing and stockpiling on-site 2 ft of soil from 1 acre of excavation area? A. excavator B. loader C. scraper D. dragline
C. scraper
Which of the following types of compaction equipment is most suitable for compacting the granular base of a large parking lot? A. tamper B. plate compactor C. smooth wheel roller D. sheepsfoot roller
C. smooth wheel roller
Daily reports are primarily created by whom? A. field laborers B. project manager C. superintendent D. estimator
C. superintendent
Which is the unit of measure for AC power? A. volt B. ampere C. watt D. coulomb
C. watt
Which material is prone to fire damage and deterioration by moisture and insects? A. concrete B. masonry C. wood D. steel
C. wood
If you have three resisters in series and they each have 4 Ω of resistance, what is the total resistance in the circuit? A. 0.75 Ω B. 1.33 Ω C. 4 Ω D. 12 Ω
D. 12 Ω. For series use R Total = R1 + R2 + R3 + Rn
Using the information provided in the previous question, what is the total number of common rafters required for the roof? A. 55 B. 72 C. 112 D. 146
D. 146 -Main = 73 ft/1.3 = 55 + 1 = 56 -56 × 2 sides = 112 -Extension = 20 ft/1.3 = 16 + 1 = 17 -17 × 2 sides = 34 -112 + 34 = 146
How much concrete is needed for the footing shown in Figure 5-6? A. 0.3 cy B. 4.2 cy C. 8.3 cy D. 16.6 cy
D. 16.6 cy. ((L x W x D) x Total Footings)/27 Cubic Ft
Referencing the example of a boring log in Figure 2-7, at approximately what depth would you expect to find very stiff gray sandy clay? A. 5 ft to 9 ft B. 10 ft to 14 ft C. 15 ft to19 ft D. 20 ft to 22 ft
D. 20 ft to 22 ft
Which of the following ratios of vertical rise to horizontal run is acceptable for a supported scaffold that is not braced or tied back to a structure? A. 1:1 B. 2:1 C. 3:1 D. 4:1
D. 4:1
Which of the following ratios of vertical rise to horizontal run is acceptable for an extension ladder supported against a building? A. 1:1 B. 2:1 C. 3:1 D. 4:1
D. 4:1
How long must the OSHA Form 300 be kept by the employer? A. until the hazard has been abated B. 3 months C. 1 year D. 5 years
D. 5 years
Using Figure 6-2, what are the projected completion costs if the to date quantities changed from 124 to 150 and the to date expended costs changed from $179 to $225? A. $1,680 B. $2,199 C. $2,224 D. $3,222
A. $1,680 -225/120 = $1.50/sq ft -$1.5 × 1,120 = $1,680
A company has $50,000 in equipment, $20,000 in cash and $30,000 in accounts payable. How much working capital does it have? A. ($10,000) B. $10,000 C. $20,000 D. $40,000
A. ($10,000): Working Capital = Current Assets - Current Liabilities
Using Figure 7-13, how much free float does activity E have? A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. 3
A. 0
If a 1,000-ft road has a vertical rise of 10 ft what percent incline does the road have? A. 0.01% B. 0.10% C. 1% D. 10%
A. 0.01%
A company has $10,000 in cash, $20,000 in equipment, and $20,000 in accounts payable. The tax rate is 13%. What is the current ratio? A. 0.5 B. 0.67 C. 1.3 D. 1.5
A. 0.5: Current Ratio = Current Assets (Cash)/Current Liabilities (Equipment)
What percentage of conversations do listeners remember of what they hear? A. 10% B. 30% C. 50% D. 90%
A. 10%
Assume you have a right triangle with a hypotenuse of 310 ft. If one of the angles is 20º, what is the length of the side that is opposite this angle? A. 106.03 B. 112.84 C. 291.09 D. 851.73
A. 106.03
What is the average noise level for which hearing protection is required to be worn? A. 85 dB B. 90 dB C. 95 dB D. 100 dB
A. 85 dB
Which of the following documents is used to prove eligibility to work in the United States? A. I-9 B. W4 C. IIRAIRA D. 1099
A. I-9
Which of the following is the initial LEED credential available to individuals? A. LEED Green Associate B. LEED V1 C. LEED Accredited Professional D. LEED Lt
A. LEED Green Associate
Which CSI technical specification part would contain information about which submittals were required? A. Part 1 B. Part 2 C. Part 3 D. Part 4
A. Part 1
Which is an advantage of forming a corporation? A. Shareholders have reduced personal liability. B. The corporation's value can't go down from its initial purchase price. C. Less taxes are paid than in a limited liability corporation. D. Quick decision making is possible, especially for large companies.
A. Shareholders have reduced personal liability.
Which of the following mortar types has the highest strength? A. Type M B. Type S C. Type N D. Type O
A. Type M
Meeting agendas should be distributed _____________________________ . A. at least one day prior to the meeting B. at the beginning of the meeting C. about one day after the meeting D. any time during the project
A. at least one day prior to the meeting
A Gantt chart is which type of scheduling tool? A. bar chart B. activity on arrow network C. activity on node network D. precedent diagram
A. bar chart
Deflection is a result of what type of stress? A. bending B. tensile C. shear D. axial
A. bending
What is the correct order of subsurface soil exploration? A. boring, sampling, testing B. sampling, boring, testing C. sampling, testing, boring D. testing, sampling, boring
A. boring, sampling, testing
A work breakdown structure typically includes which of the following for each work package? A. budgeted cost of work scheduled B. actual cost of work performed C. budgeted cost of work performed D. earned value
A. budgeted cost of work scheduled
A sheepsfoot roller is most suitable for compaction of which type of soil? A. clay soils B. gravel C. sandy soils D. topsoil
A. clay soils
Concrete is strongest in _____________________________. A. compressive strength B. tensile strength C. shear strength D. fluid strength
A. compressive strength
Which type of estimate is most appropriate when the contract documents are 100% complete? A. detailed estimate B. cost indices estimate C. parametric estimate D. conceptual estimate
A. detailed estimate
Which of the following statements is true about the work breakdown structure? A. divides the work into manageable packages B. is created by the project manager to organize the activities of the operational team C. is created at the end of the project to finalize and categorize costs D. is organized by sequence of installation
A. divides the work into manageable packages
Which of the following types of equipment is most suitable for excavation of a standard residential basement? A. excavator B. loader C. scraper D. dragline
A. excavator
Which of the following accidents makes up the majority of fatalities in the construction industry? A. falls B. inhalation C. explosion D. cranes
A. falls
What type of relationship would best describe "installing the scratch coat of stucco" and then "installing the top coat of stucco"? A. finish to start B. start to start C. finish to finish D. start to finish
A. finish to start
Which type of relationship is being shown in Figure 7-3 between activities C and E? A. finish to start B. start to start C. finish to finish D. start to finish
A. finish to start
Which of the following is a type of aggregate? A. gravel B. topsoil C. water D. cement
A. gravel
Contractors typically mark up their submittals in which color? A. green B. red C. blue D. orange
A. green
Which of the following contract types is generally considered to have the most risk for the contractor? A. lump sum B. unit price C. cost plus D. cost plus with GMP
A. lump sum
Using Figure 5-3, how much would a bank that costs $500,000 in Clemson, South Carolina, in 2012 cost if built in 2015 in Provo, Utah? A. $367,155 B. $628,947 C. $680,912 D. $889,685
C. $680,912. Cost Index Estimate = (Known Cost x Cost Index for Estimated Cost)/ Cost Index for Known Cost
What is the maximum horizontal travel distance that a portable fire extinguisher can be located on a job site? A. 50 ft B. 75 ft C. 100 ft D. 3,000 ft
C. 100 ft
A structure is an intersecting hip roof with the main hip roof outside dimensions being 73 ft long and the width being 30 ft wide. The intersection portion extends 20 ft beyond the 30-ft side, and the intersecting portion is 20 ft wide. The overhang is 2 ft 6 in. and the slope is 5:12. The rafters are 16 in. on center. Based on the information provided, what is the total length of the common rafters in linear feet? A. 13.00 B. 17.50 C. 18.90 D. 35.00
C. 18.90 -((W/2) + Over hang) x 1.08= Common Rafter Length
When was the Occupational Safety and Health Act passed? A. 1790 B. 1930 C. 1970 D. 1990
C. 1970
Using Figure 7-13, how much total float does activity F have? A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. 3
C. 2
If a three-phase circuit has 240 V, using 100 A with a power factor of .5, what is the real power? A. 0.24 W B. 12,000 W C. 20,760 W D. 24,000 kW
C. 20,760 W. For 3 phase use P real = 1.73 x Voltage x A x PF
How many board feet is 200 lnft of 2 in. × 6 in wood studs. A. 12 bft B. 138 bft C. 200 bft D. 2,400 bft
C. 200 bft -(W x H x L)/12 = Board Ft -(2 x 6 x 200)/12 = 200 bft
Assuming the footings shown in Figure 5-6 were formed along the sides (not the bottom). How much formwork would be required? A. 9 sq ft B. 112 sq ft C. 224 sq ft D. 448 sq ft
C. 224 sq ft
Using the sample drawings provided in this chapter, what is the horse power of the fan servicing AHU-1? A. 1 hp B. 10 hp C. 25 hp D. 35 hp
C. 25 hp
You are required to establish grade to the bottom of a footing that is 1ft thick. The elevation at the top of the footing is 102.33 ft. The backsight of the instrument on the benchmark of 100.00 ft is 6.78. What is the correct reading of the rod at the bottom of the footing? A. 0.64 B. 3.81 C. 4.45 D. 5.45
D. 5.45 -(100 + 6.78) - (102.33 - 1) = 5.45
How many bank cubic yards of soil would be needed to fill an excavation requiring 45 Ccy of fill assuming an 88% compaction factor? A. 39.6 B. 40.5 C. 50.4 D. 51.1
D. 51.1. CCY/Shrinkage = Total CY Required
What percentage of conversations do speakers remember of what they say and do? A. 30% B. 50% C. 70% D. 90%
D. 90%
Which of the following is a management system used to improve customer satisfaction? A. TQM B. Six Sigma C. Lean D. All the above
D. All the above
Which CSI division significantly changed with the 2004, 50-division format change? A. Division 01 B. Division 05 C. Division 10 D. Division 15
D. Division 15
Which of the following statements is true about the procurement process? A. Specific contract terms, such as taxes, bonding, and accounting terms, are always included with the bid. B. Submittals are typically included with the bid. C. Submittals must be approved before a contract is signed. D. Submittals do not supersede the contract documents even if they have been reviewed by the general contractor and designer.
D. Submittals do not supersede the contract documents even if they have been reviewed by the general contractor and designer.
Which of the following statements is true if the contract documents required #6 rebar but #5 rebar was submitted and approved by the general contractor and the architect? A. The approval of the submittal allows the contractor to use the #5 rebar. B. The approval of the submittal allows the contractor to use the #5 rebar only if a credit is provided. C. A new submittal must be issued for the #5 rebar highlighting the change, but the material can be ordered. D. The approved submittal does not change the scope of the contract documents.
D. The approved submittal does not change the scope of the contract documents.
A job diary should be maintained by whom? A. superintendent B. foreman C. project manager D. all members of the project management team
D. all members of the project management team
Which of the following is a type of deep foundation? A. crawl space B. strip footing C. mat footing D. caisson
D. caisson
Which of the following is a major difference between a CM agency and a CM at risk? A. manages construction on the owner's behalf B. has a contract with the designer C. provides a lump sum price for construction services D. caps the construction costs the owner is required to pay
D. caps the construction costs the owner is required to pay
Wood, steel, and rigid insulation are all used for _____________________. A. concrete finishing B. formwork shoring C. strengthening concrete D. concrete formwork
D. concrete formwork
Which of the following types of lines are used to show hidden objects or objects above or below the cutting plane? A. light solid line B. bold solid line C. dot then dashed line D. dashed line
D. dashed line
Which of the following would be considered a dead load? A. workers B. equipment C. stored materials D. formwork
D. formwork
What is the minimum load that a suspension scaffold must be designed to? A. 5,000 lb B. 10,000 lb C. three times the intended load D. four times the intended load
D. four times the intended load
Which property of air is the best measure for latent heat? A. dry bulb B. relative humidity C. enthalpy D. humidity ratio
D. humidity ratio
Which of the following views is used in plumbing drawings to show a 3D view of pipe runs? A. plan B. elevation C. section D. isometric
D. isometric
In the construction industry, which legal entity is often a temporary arrangement? A. sole proprietorship B. partnership C. limited liability corporation D. joint venture
D. joint venture
When giving presentations, people should do which of the following? A. present extra information beyond their primary goal to demonstrate their expertise B. speak quickly to get in as much information as possible C. speak as loudly as possible to ensure they can be heard D. keep the conversation short and on topic
D. keep the conversation short and on topic
The contour lines showing the existing grade on a topographic survey are commonly ____________________________. A. bold solid lines B. highlighted solid lines C. colored dashed lines D. lightly colored dashed lines
D. lightly colored dashed lines
What size load must a personal fall arrest system be designed to? A. minimum 200 lb per person B. minimum 500 lb per person C. minimum 1,000 lb per person D. minimum 5,000 lb per person
D. minimum 5,000 lb per person
Which of the following is a fundamental element of a contract? A. exchange of money B. revised scope of work C. time extension D. mutual acceptance
D. mutual acceptance
What is the process of screening subcontractors before they bid a project to ensure they are capable of completing the work called? A. prescreening B. prebidding C. prereferencing D. prequalifying
D. prequalifying
Which of the following documents is considered a submittal? A. RFI B. specification C. change order D. shop drawing
D. shop drawing
The criteria set by a trade organization for acceptable quality and installation procedures, such as the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) benchmarks for ductwork quality, are best described as a __________________. A. code B. specification C. regulation D. standard
D. standard
Who is most commonly responsible for creating shop drawings? A. architect B. owner C. general contractor D. subcontractor
D. subcontractor
Which of the following defines the term trade stacking? A. the loss of worker productivity from overtime work B. the inefficiency from redoing work C. the loss of productivity in the seasoned workforce from training new hires D. the loss of productivity by placing too many workers in too small a space
D. the loss of productivity by placing too many workers in too small a space
