AIC Red

What is the actual size (thickness and Width) of a 2x8 board?

1-1/2" thick by 7-1/2" wide

An 8% grade is equivalent to what slope?

1:12.5

The term "2/10 net 30" represents

2% discount can be deducted if paid within 10 days of receipt of goods or full payment due in 30 days

According to OSHA's rule, in an opening trench excavation, what is the MAXIMUM allowable distance of travel to an exit ladder?

25 Ft

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?

3 ft

What measures must be provided for workers? is the allowable Maximum height of an open sided floor before fall protection

6 Ft

Estimators have provided a quantity of 17,320 SFCA (Square feet of contact area) and an estimated labour-hour (work hour) factor of 0.097 LH/SFCA. Based on a production plan to use a normal workday and worksheet, (5days, 8 hours per day), and a crew of 6, what would be the duration for this activity?

7 weeks

Given a 50% relative humidity and a wet bulb temperature of 65 F, what is the dry bulb temperature?

86 F

What is an addendum?

A change to construction documents made before bids are submitted

A progress payment application from a subcontractor should also include

A conditional waiver of lien

Which of the following is an activity that has little total float?

A near critical activity

Which of the following projects have the highest potential profit for the contractor?

A project which includes responsibility for the design, building, fencing, and leasing of a new office building.

What information MUST be gathered to update the progress of a schedule

Actual Start/Finish dates and percent complete

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?

Advise the architect of the conflict and request a decision

What MUST an OSHA compliance officer do at the closing conference of an inspection?

Advise the contractor of apparent violations

if the concrete is allowed to drop freely for more than 4 ft into place which of the following is more likely to occur?

Aggregate separates from cement-water paste

According to AIA general conditions, what does "acceptance of final payment from the owner"generally constitute with respect to the filing of claims by the contractor?

All previously unattended claims are discharged immediately and all potential future claims are waived.

The owners representative has the authority to

Approve changes and/or clarify the work

Who is primarily responsible for ensuring that contract documents comply with building codes?

Architect design professional

A contractor has received a low bid from a new subcontractor. In consideration of work on the project, the owner has a strong safety program for contractors and subcontractors.Which of the following methods represents the best way obtain information about the subcontractors safety record?

Ask for qualification statement and look for an experience modification Rate less than 1.0

Which of the following financial reports includes both accounts receivable and accounts payable?

Balance Sheet

Which Of the following documents MUST be considered in the preparation of a lump sum bid?

Bid documents, contract documents, plans, technical specifications, and incorporated standards

The bid bond covers the period from the time of

Bid submission until the signing of the agreement

A dispute arises between the owner and the contractor. Which of the following would be the Best course of action to take?

Both parties should sit down and reach a solution quickly to keep the project moving forward

What are the rating requirements for a door opening in a rated wall?

Both the door and frame must be rated

During Construction, high winds cause a masonry wall to collapse. What type of insurance coverage protects against physical damage to the in-place construction of the wall?

Builders Risk

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?

Call the police to initiate an investigation

What does "10B" rating for a fire extinguisher indicates

Capability to extinguish 10 square feet of flammable liquid spill.

What is the term for a change order issued by the owner of a project that is outside of the contractor's scope of work and therefore the contractor can a refuse to perform the work?

Cardinal Change

the horizontal roof drain conductors installed above finished ceiling require insulation to prevent damage to the

Ceiling caused by condensation

The invert of a sanitary sewer line coming into a manhole is found in the

Civil drawings

The primary purpose for a contractor to develop a project org chart is to.

Clearly establish the chain of command

Shallow foundations in the form of square spread footings are generally used to support?

Columns

Which of the following is the most useful information in the preparation of a conceptual estimate for a building?

Comparable cost for similar types of buildings

The purpose of retainage is to encourage the general contractor to?

Complete project per contract

Which of the following is required for an employee to operate a powder activated tool?

Completed training card

The location of reinforcing steel used in a concrete member should be placed where?

Concrete is in tension

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.

Confirm design meets local code.

Which of the following is considered a project closeout document?

Consent of surety

Under construction management agreement, scopes of work are typically defined by the.

Construction Manager ?

What is fast-track construction?

Construction that starts before the design is complete

A topographical map is a drawing showing?

Contour lines and elevations

Under a design-build contract which of the following parties is responsible for coordination of the design engineers and the subcontractors

Contractor

Who has the primary responsibility for the means and methods used to construct a building?

Contractor

If the contractor is making a claim under the different site conditions (DSC) clause, which of the following must be proven?

Contractor visited the site

Which of the following can be identified from the initial schedule of values?

Contractors proposed breakdown of the project cost

What type of joint primarily accommodates shrinkage of concrete slabs to prevent irregular cracks?

Control

Which of the following is the most effective way to eliminate days out of the projects duration?

Crash critical path activities

if a schedule is accelerated, which of the following activities must be focused on first?

Critical activities

What is the standard unit of measurement for excavation and backfill?

Cubic Yard

Unpaid invoices from subcontractors working on a company's project would be included in the financial statements under

Current liabilities

Where is the BEST place to document material deliveries received on the site?

Daily report sent to the contractors accounting office

The payment of a liability will

Decrease both assets and liabilities

What is the primary reason a written vendor proposal is submitted to the contractor?

Defines vendor pricing and scope of work

In which of the following project phases would value engineering be implemented in the MOST cost effective way?

Design

The MAIN reason for establishing an effective project cost control system for labor and equipment is to

Develop information for forecasting cost of completion

At which stage of the project are shop drawings submitted?

During construction, prior to installation of an item

When is the best time in the construction project cycle to start developing a plan for project staffing requirements?

During the bid proposal process

When fabricated reinforcing bars are delivered to the project site, a project representative should cross- check each item

During unloading and storing

How is free float calculated for an activity?

Earliest start of the next activity minus early finish of the current activity

Which of the following are calculated by the "forward pass" through the CPM network?

Early start early finish

When a series of red flags or a red line is placed on the ground using spray paint, what does the line symbolize?

Electric line below

The OSHA "general Duty Clause" obligates

Employers to provide a workplace free from known hazards

According to the Constructor Code of Conduct, which of the following situations is considered Primarily under the code rather than in the legal system?

Engaging in any deceptive practice that creates unfair disadvantage

Who is responsible for verification of all materials, field measurements, and field construction criteria on the shop drawings?

Engineer

Which of the following best describes a caisson falling basket?

Enlarges the bottom of caisson

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?

Ensure presence of OSHA approved railing, toe boarding and netting on all scaffolds

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?

Escalation

A concrete wall is 16" thick, 20' high, and 108' long. The rate of placement is 3 vertical ft per hour. Concrete is delivered in 8 cubic yard trucks. How frequently should the trucks arrive assuming no problems arise?

Every 30 Min

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?

Expediting

Which of the following incorporates the tracking, confirming, and accelerating of delivery of an item that has been purchased?a. Routing

Expediting

Which of the following insulation material has the highest R value for the same thickness of material?

Fiberglass

On a project estimate, which of the following items is included in a project overhead expense?

Field Trailer

On unit price contracts, approval of payment requests to the owner for progress payments is based upon

Field-measured quantities

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

Finish to start

Which of the following authorities are involved with the issuance and signing of the Certificate of Occupancy?

Fire Marshal, electrical inspector, and building inspector

Building codes typically account for the fact that light wood framing is highly combustible by requiring

Fire walls and fire stops

Ethics in construction business means

Following a personal and company value system

What is the typical sequence for construction of a conventionally reinforced elevated slab?

Form, reinforce, pour, reshore, strip, cure

What document should the prime contractor require from all of the subcontractors at the end of a project?

Full unconditional release

If an accident occurs on site because a masonry subcontractor employee is not abiding by the safety regulations, who is ultimately responsible?

GC

According to CSI,which of the following is in the project manual?

General requirements

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

HVAC subcontractor and all other affected subcontractors

in creating a schedule, which of the following occurs First?

Identify the activities

The Primary purpose for identifying the critical path on the logic network is to

Identify the longest continuous path with the minimum amount of time for over all completion

Which of the following best describes lag in precedence scheduling?

Imposed duration on the relationship between two activities.

When reviewing subcontractors financial, which of the following information would be found on the income statement?

Income and expenses for the fiscal year

Air entrainment is used in concrete to

Increase concrete's resistance to freeze-thaw damage.

Soil compacted at its "optimum moisture" content will result in?

Increased compaction effort, the greatest weight per volume ratio, and reduced settlement

Which of the following clauses states that "the contractor will protect the owner and designer from claims, even if the owner or designer is wholly responsible for the loss"?

Indemnification

Which of the following are the horizontal floor members in platform framing?

Joists

What is the principal cause of shrinkage cracks in concrete.

Lack of proper curing of concrete

Which of the following techniques would best assist project managers in improving production and process controls?

Lean Construction

When completing a certificate of substantial completion list, which of the following must be attached to the form?

List of uncompleted work

If there is a conflict escalating between two field engineers working on alternate shifts, the project managers best approach

Listen to both sides of the issue and then make a decision

Which of the following is the most expensive option when resolving disputes?

Litigation

Which of the following graphic arrangements identifies tasks, their interrelationships, and sequence of activities?

Logic diagram

What is the best source of worker safety information to use when bricks are to be washed down with acid?

MSDS file

What format is based on the CSI conceptual estimating systems?

Master Format

According to OSHA's regulatory posting standard, which safety information must be posted at the site on the employee bulletin board?

Material safety data sheet location and safety and health protection on the job poster

The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) is an area of law that applies to

Material supliers

Which Soil test measures the moisture-density relationship of soils?

Modified proctor

Which of the following best describes the components of a "precedence diagramming method" (Activity on the node)?

Multiple dependency relationships and estimated durations

In the traditional design-bid-build approach, the contractor.

Must report to the design professional team any building code nonconformity in the contract documents.

As required by safety codes, the type and rating of doors installed in a multi-tenant office building are determined by the

National Fire Protection Agency

When comparing planned with actual progress on an updated project schedule, which of the following indicates a problem?

Negative float in critical activities

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?

Notify general contractors superintend of problem.

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?

Number of workable days

The national labor relations board (NLRB) is authorized to develop what types of disputes?

Organized workers-contractor

Under an agency construction manager agreement. Which party holds the contracts with the trade contractors?

Owner

In a construction management contract. The construction management firm typically has contractual relationship with the

Owner only

A contractor submits a bid for $1,277,610 with the appropriate forms and bid bond and receives a letter indicating the bid has been selected. If the contractor then decides not to accept the contract, what is the maximum the contractor will lose?

Penal sum of the bid bond

What method is used to calculate activity duration?

Plan quantity divided by daily production rate

Which stage of the management process has the greatest impact on the success of a project?

Planning

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?

Procurement of long lead items

Which of the following best describes schedules, performance charts, or literature that must be submitted to illustrate the properties of a material for the specified work?

Product data

Which of the following is NOT a factor when calculating the average crew wage rate?

Productivity

Two weeks away from bidding date, additional soil boring information is desired by a firm as a bidder. The information should be requested from the

Project architect

Who is responsible for the overall construction project, planning, scheduling, and cost controls?

Project manger

Which of the following protects a prime contractor from a subcontractor who is not honoring the original bid price before a formal contract has been executed?

Promissory estoppel

The primary purpose of building codes is to

Protect the health and safety of the public

Which of the following is used to determine the dew point at varying temperatures?

Psychometric chart

A supplier who provides only materials to a project normally expects what type of agreement?

Purchase order

An ethical dilemma is present as a vendors representative offers to

Reduce the unit price if the superintendent hires the representatives child as a summer worker

Which of the following is placed by a rodbuster?

Reinforcing steel

According to Osha record keeping guidelines, which of the following is a recordable job- related incident?

Removal of foreign bodies embedded in the eye

The primary purpose of using admixture in a concrete mix is to

Resolve concrete placement conditions.

The contract documents specify 18 gage studs 16in on center. The framing contractor is submitting product data and shop drawings for 16 gage studs at 24inch on center. What should be done?

Return to the framing contractor and request a compliance submittal

What types of survey is usually narrow to compensate for its length?

Route

What is the major reason for using tempered glass?

Safely breaks into small pieces

Which of the following best describes the relationship between construction planning and scheduling?

Scheduling of activities cannot begin until after determining the constraints on the project

Which of the following pre-bid information should be gathered for developing a bid proposal?

Schematic design, design development drawings, contract documents, project manual, and bid documents

The GC 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 GC to issue the bulletin to subcontractors?

Send the documents to all subcontractors capable of performing the work

The most appropriate equipment for compacting a fill made of clay soil is a

Sheepsfoot roller?

Which of the following is the MAJOR advantage of a design/build contract for the owner?

Single source responsibility

What information is used to determine the required contact area of a reinforced concrete footing resting in soil

Soil bearing capacity

A contractor is bidding on a retail building that is being added to an existing shopping center. At bid time without time to contact either the sub or the architect, the following bids for metal roofing are received: Sub A - $10,000 per plans and specs, Sub A is known by contractor. Sub B, $12,500, Sub B bids roof which matches existing metal roofs in the center, but is not specified by roof. Sub C, $9500, Per plans and specs, Sub C is known by contractor. Sub D, $4000, no references to plans and specs, Sub D not known by contractor. Which of the following bids is most appropriate to accept?

Sub C

Who is responsible for preparing the shop drawings?

Subcontractor or vendor

During the submittal process, if a contractor is able to procure a superior, nonconforming product of a cheaper cost, the contractor should

Submit a request for substitution

What should be the first step once a project manager believes the project team agrees on a planned schedule?

Submit the schedule to the owner for comments

What is the point in the project when the architect has determined that the facility or a portion of the facility is acceptable for owner use and occupancy?

Substantial completion date

What are the results if the contractor defaults on a bonded construction project.

Surety assumes responsibility for the completion of the project only.

Which of the following documents primary purpose is to describe the materials and quality of workmanship for each construction division?

Technical specifications

According to AIA documents, if a project is delayed due to abnormal weather conditions, which of the following best describes the liability of the contractor?

The contractor is entitled to an extension of time and no additional compensation

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?

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

What is retainage?

The difference between the gross earned and the amount paid to the contract

If a masonry contractor has been given a back charge by a general contractor, what does this mean?

The general contractor is deducting a sum of money from the masonry contractor's contract amount

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?

The loading on the sling will increase

A shop drawing is stamped "Approved with noted correction, however, provide record copy" which of the following is the best interpretation?

The vendor or subcontractor can begin delivery or fabrication

When shoring a deep excavation in a congested area, which of the following will allow the greatest freedom of movement within the work area?

Tiebacks

What is the most fundamental element in cost accounting?

Timely data collection and information reporting

What is the purpose of a fusible-link door closer?

To assist in fire containment

Which of the following is a primary reason that the contract documents require the contractor to submit a project schedule promptly?

To determine contractor's plan and sequence of activities to accomplish the work

What is the value of the project cash flow projection?

To identify the ability to fund the job

What is the purpose of through-wall flashing in brick veneer construction?

To prevent water from infiltrating brick veneer

What is the purpose of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating system?

To provide a scoring system to recognize the sustainability of buildings

What is the primary purpose of the national electric code (nec)?

To safeguard persons and property from hazards, arising from the use of electricity.

Which of the following is best to determine the proper tightness of bolts in a structural steel connection?

Torque wrench

A contract that specifies the payment terms in dollars per quantity installed is what type of contract?

Unit Price

A contingency fund would be used for?

Unknown Conditions

What is the general contractor required to do when material is purchased "FOB job site"?

Unload the material that the supplier delivers to the job site

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?

Updated the schedule and notify the owner of the options and associated costs

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?

Value Engineering

The baseline schedule or target should be maintained in order to analyse the?

Variance in progress of the project

The "A C" stamped on a plywood panel demonstrates

Venner Grade

Which of the following is MOST important when preparing a bid for site work?

Verifying conditions by means of site visit

the most common type of large scale reinforced brick masonry wall is characterized by

Vertical reinforcing bars grouted into hollow bricks

Which of the following equations best demonstrates the basic estimating the production of earth moving equipment?

Volume per cycle multiplied by the cycles per hour

Which of the following is required by prevailing wage provisions of the Davis-Beacon Act?

Wages paid must not be less than wages prevailing in the locality.

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?

Warranty

the Most important reason that knowledge and understanding of cash flow is critical to construction company management is to assure

What the company maintains liquidity

The critical path of a schedule follows activities

With total float values equal to zero

If a project is delayed, how quickly must the contractor give notice to the owner as outlined in the AIA A201 General conditions?

Within 21 days of first occurrence

Which of the following provides a framework for organizing the activities that make up a project?

Work breakdown structure

Which of the following must be in evidence for a contractor to be in compliance with OSHA?

Written safety plan

What is a "Schedule of Values"?

a breakdown of the contract amount into pay items

In the bid documents, the owner requests an HVAC system that meets all local codes and maintains 72° C cooling and 68° C heating, No other information is located in the bid documents. This is an example of

a performance specification.

How should a constructor establish the field staffing for a project?

by utilization of past experience and schedule requirements

A request for information form is used by the contractors to request

clarification of an issue from the architect

A project milestone generally represents

completion of a group of activities

Who is responsible for inspecting for safety risks on a project prior to operation?

designated competent person.

Which of the following provides the highest strength to dimensional lumber?

grain orientation

To conduct an effective team meeting, it is best to

hand out an agenda and see the team member has it prior to the meeting so they can come prepared.

What action should a supervisor take if, during a site walkthrough, the crew supervisor observes an unsecured plastic 5 gallon container containing an unidentified liquid?

investigate and determine its potential hazardous nature, label it, and review hazardous materials communication procedures with the crew

Which of the following is most characteristic of dewatering a construction site?

involves lowering the water table within a construction site

The purpose of nail protection installed on wood framing is to

prevent a fastener from penetrating pipe or wiring

Subcontractor "A" submits shop drawings to the GC which include materials that do not comply with the contract documents. The GC as well as the architect stamps all of them "reviewed". The materials are then shipped to the job site. During an off-loading inspection, the GC notices the noncompliance. What action should the GC take concerning the matter?

reject the shipment and require compliance with the contract documents

When a person has agreed to perform certain work and, in turn, engages others to perform a portion of the work which is included in the original contract, the agreement with the third party is called a

subcontract

Which of the following is a primary advantage to a contractor in a joint venture for the construction of a project as compared to a legal partnership?

the entities remain separately controlled for other operations