chemo

A BIM model cannot perform clash detection before the project does to the field.

False

A poor quality design is not a contractor risk.

False

A preparatory inspection is unnecessary to avoid miscues and rework.

False

A project debriefing is not meant to be a training mechanism.

False

A risk mitigation plan happens before construction starts and does not vary thereafter.

False

An overcrowded worksite does not affect productivity.

False

Availability of materials is not a contractor risk.

False

BIM cannot help with site planning and utilization.

False

BIM does not help a contractor coordinate subcontractors.

False

It does not make sense to do much upfront planning of the BIM model.

False

It is the obligation of the owner to provide job site security.

False

Labor availability is not a contractor risk.

False

Local government is seldom, if ever, involved in construction projects.

False

Meeting minutes are unnecessary if it is a meeting of the owner's construction representative and the superintendent.

False

PPE stands for protecting people every time.

False

Political is a pillar of sustainability, according to the Triple Bottom Line.

False

Quality impacts aesthetics, appearance, and durability, but not performance.

False

Robert Horton was the founder of D.R. Horton.

False

Subcontracting work is not a risk mitigation strategy.

False

Sustainability is an unexpected mainstream design and construction deliverable.

False

D.R. Horton has hired over 400 interns since 2014.

True

D.R. Horton is publicly traded.

True

It is important to develop a standardized risk assessment approach that can be applied to each project.

True

Taking advantage of the sun can be used for passive solar heating.

True

Taking corrective action is called crashing the schedule.

True

There are actually wood building materials that may be certified.

True

A certificate of occupancy is produced by the contractor signifying that all life safety code requirements have been met.

false

A copy of the contract agreement form is unnecessary in the project manual.

false

A cost-plus-fee contract has very little paperwork associated with it.

false

A good set of construction drawings will always result in no change orders being needed.

false

A pre-construction meeting is between the contractor and the subcontractors only.

false

Any leftover materials of spare parts belong to the contractor.

false

Architectural drawings make up the smallest portion of the construction drawings.

false

CAD stands for calculated assisted drawings.

false

Contract administrators never process progress payment applications and change orders.

false

Electrical drawings only shows the electrical receptacles and switches.

false

The CSI Master Format specifications group is divided into 16 subgroups.

false

The Construction Specification Institute (CSI) was founded in 1908.

false

A plan view is a horizontal "cut" through the entire building.

true

A purchase order is an agreement between a vendor and a customer to provide certain products that meet a particular specification for a specified price.

true

AIA General Conditions are standard provisions affecting all building construction projects.

true

Mechanical drawings include plumbing, heating, and ventilation.

true

One of the major responsibilities of the design team is to make sure that the design meets all building codes.

true

Supplemental conditions are project specific.

true

The CSI Master Format utilizes a six-digit numbering system.

true

The Site and Infrastructure Subgroup of the CSA Master Format relates to work that takes place before the construction work takes place.

true

The key to good project planning is the ability to anticipate potential problems before they become actual problems.

true

The post-construction stage is the cleanup stage.

true

The superintendent is responsible for coordinating all of the construction activities on-site.

true

commissioning is the explaining to the owner the areas of operation

true

A zero-punch list should not be a goal of the project.

False

After quality, safety is the number-one priority when managing construction operations.

False

All construction risks have to do with jobsite events.

False

Because every project is different, quality does not happen on purpose.

False

Budget is not a factor to be considered when setting the quality standard.

False

Comparing actual job costs to estimated costs is not risk management.

False

Construction actually has little to no effects on the environment and thereby, does not affect global warming.

False

D.R. Horton builds homes in all 48 continental states.

False

D.R. Horton does not have a mortgage department.

False

D.R. Horton was founded in 1948.

False

Documentation should be provided at the end of the project but not throughout the project.

False

Eco-friendly building materials may be obtained from anywhere in the world.

False

Environmental protections do not include storm water pollution.

False

Fossil fuels are considered a renewable source of energy.

False

Hiring the right people to do the job is part of quality control.

False

If you are only a user of BIM, and not a designer, you do not need to know anything about BIM.

False

Productivity is the most predictable element of project planning and project control.

False

Subcontractors and suppliers should not be involved is a risk evaluation.

False

Subcontractors should not be pre-qualified.

False

Submittal of shop drawings is part of quality assurance.

False

Successful subcontractor coordination is not based on proper scheduling, preparation, and planning.

False

Sustainability does not involve operational and maintenance practices.

False

Sustainability does not involve using standard sizes of materials.

False

The bid amount is converted to a project budget.

False

The financial strength of a subcontractor is not a risk of the prime contractor.

False

The financial strength of the owner is not a risk of the prime contractor.

False

The initial building costs are the only numbers used in the life-cycle cost analysis.

False

The majority of homes built by D.R. Horton exceed $500,000.

False

The number one cause of jobsite accidents are electrical shocks.

False

The tracking tool for quality is the schedule.

False

There is no need for the construction industry to consider implementing the concept of sustainability of sustainable development.

False

Tracking project time is not as important as tracking project cost.

False

Universal Education is a goal of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

False

Very little that comes out of the construction site is recyclable.

False

.Quality assurance is done prior to a project being started.

True

50% of the D.R. Horton construction team are graduates of the LSU CM department.

True

A BIM design begins with intelligent objects such as walls, roof, and windows

True

A BIM model is a 3D representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a building.

True

A BIM model serves as a shared knowledge resource for the entire design and build team.

True

A clean site is a safe site.

True

A comprehensive quality control plan is the best way to control quality during construction.

True

A good win-win example is using recycled concrete as a base material for new roadways or driveways.

True

A project control system utilizes the plans, specs, estimate, and schedule.

True

According to the Brundtland definition of sustainable development, a sustainable society meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

True

An inspection is a check used when tracking quality.

True

An objective of sustainability is to reduce consumption of nonrenewable resources, to minimize waste, and to create better environments.

True

BIM helps with consideration of alternative approaches to design and construction.

True

Back charges may be used to encourage subcontractors to clean up after themselves.

True

Contracting with the subcontractors is part of quality assurance.

True

Cost codes are used to compare actual job costs with the estimated job costs.

True

D.R. Horton grew 40% in Louisiana in 2019.

True

D.R. Horton has a land development department.

True

D.R. Horton has been the #1 homebuilder since 2002.

True

D.R. Horton has built more than 750,000 homes.

True

D.R. Horton rotates its interns through multiple of its departments.

True

D.R. Horton's motto is "America's Builder."

True

Delivery tickets are one of the sources of information used to track job performance.

True

Each activity in the budget is assigned a cost code.

True

Earned value analysis may be used to determine the overall status of the project relative to both cost and schedule.

True

Employee parking is a staging issue that must be addressed when organizing the job site.

True

Enhancing energy efficiency and use of renewable energy sources are the best strategies to achieve an NZE building.

True

Environmental, Economic, Social are three main benefits that result from sustainable design and construction.

True

Establishing the work hours is the responsibility of the superintendent.

True

Evaluation of a project includes determining what worked and what didn't work.

True

Everything CM's do is tied to the plans and specs.

True

Excellent (S), Very good (A), Good (B+), Fairly poor (B - ), and poor (C) is the rating categories for the LEED rating system.

True

Identifying performance deviations is one of the seven steps in the project control cycle.

True

Improving air and water quality is an example of an environmental benefit.

True

In sustainable decision-making, the factors impacting the entire life of the project should be considered.

True

It is important for quality control personnel be familiar with the standards associated with a number of trades.

True

Job signage is a good way to advertise the construction company.

True

LEED is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

True

LEED stands for Leadership on Energy and Environmental Design.

True

Labor costs are directly impacted by a construction company's safety record.

True

Michael Cascio is a graduate of the LSU CM department.

True

Most budget problems originate from inaccurate labor estimates.

True

Most schedule glitches have to do with productivity.

True

Not bidding on a project may be a pre-bid method to offset a risk.

True

One definition of "sustainable' is meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

True

One of the reasons for a toolbox meeting is to emphasize safe work habits.

True

One of the reasons for subcontractor meetings is to discuss potential conflicts.

True

Part of being a construction manager is anticipating risks.

True

Political, legal, and regulatory risks are the ones over which the contractor has the least control.

True

Pollutant levels indoor are often higher than pollutant levels outdoor.

True

ProCore is a comprehensive project management platform that enables the entire project team to access and participate in every type of construction application from a centralized hub.

True

Programmable thermostats are an example of how energy consumption can be optimized.

True

Quality and safety are ultimately achieved at the labor force level.

True

Quality attitude must emanate from the highest levels of leadership and management.

True

Quality, along with cost and time, are the three primary elements of construction management.

True

RFI logs should be kept throughout the project.

True

Risk management involves identification, quantification, and mitigation of the risks.

True

Risk retention is a mitigation strategy.

True

Site selection and building layout is the first area where sustainability can be applied.

True

Testing of materials during construction is part of quality control.

True

The actual term of "sustainable development" expressed in the World Conservation Strategy meeting in 1980 for the first time.

True

The benefits of sustainable design and construction offer the potential to change the way in which we, as humans, face the challenges of the next decade.

True

The correct tools and equipment are necessary for workers to get the job right the first time.

True

The distributed repository approach is the path most contractors use to implement their BIM activities.

True

The first goal of quality management is to get things done right the first time.

True

The fourth dimension of BIM is scheduling.

True

The goal of sustainability is to reduce the impacts construction has on buildings being built, and the environment, quality of life, and human health.

True

The major cornerstone for the ecological movement was the publication of Silent Spring by Rachel Carson in the early 1960s.

True

The superintendent is the person responsible for organizing the job site and managing construction on a daily basis.

True

The tracking tool for cost is the estimate.

True

The ultimate goal of jobsite management is to keep the project on schedule, within budget, and of high quality.

True

The use of sustainable technologies and practices creates new employment opportunities.

True

Triple Bottom Line performance involves economic, environmental, and social performances.

True

Use of subcontractors is considered as more efficient and expert than self-performance by the contractor.

True

Wetlands is a risk of a contractor.

True

With BIM you get a chance to build the project in a virtual environment before you build it for real.

True

A CM is expected to be an expert in all facets of the construction.

false

Value engineering is a process to optimize resources to achieve the greatest value for the money being spent.

true

3D CAD is the same as BIM.

False

NZE building is a theoretical concept, and there is no application in the real world.

False

Sustainability has to do with a small part of an entire life cycle.

False

Very seldom does a job site required temporary utilities.

False

Waste is a relatively minor issue in construction.

False

Where to locate a crane on the job site is a relatively unimportant issue.

False

TQM stands for Total Quality Management.

True

A punch list contains work items successfully completed.

false

The specifications basically define the quantity of the work: the length, the width, the area, the volume, and so on.

false

Civil drawings include things such as grading, demolition, excavation, and site utilities.

true

Cost-plus-fee contracts are also known as time and materials.

true

Unit-price contracts are used when the work to be performed has accurately measured work ahead of time.

false

The design stage is about aesthetics, function, and layout.

true

The final step in the construction process is the project close-out.

true