CM 1011 Final
BIM cannot be accommodating to facility management.
False
Elimination is not an example of engineering controls.
False
Social obligations are not a reason for a robust safety program.
False
The first stage in the project control cycle is the documentation stage.
False
The initial building costs are the only numbers used in the life-cycle cost analysis.
False
The primary tool associated with project planning is the estimate.
False
RFI logs should be kept throughout the project.
True
Site logistics (project staging) is crucial to the overall efficiency and coordination of the work.
True
Steel beams are an example of a construction product that requires a shop drawing.
True
Summary schedules group activities under broader headings such as mobilization, site work, foundation, and rough framing.
True
Surplus materials belong to the owner.
True
There are actually wood building materials that may be certified.
True
Weather is probably the most common and most obvious reason for work slowdown.
True
A clean site is a safe site.
True
Job signage is a good way to advertise the construction company.
True
3D CAD is the same as BIM.
False
A BIM model cannot perform clash detection before the project does to the field.
False
A change order adjustment amount does not include general overhead and profit.
False
A claim can only be made after the project is complete.
False
A system evaluation does not include employee interviews.
False
A time extension is a contract adjustment used when a monetary adjustment is not owed.
False
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.
False
After quality, safety is the number-one priority when managing construction operations.
False
All BIM does is add a 3D component to 2D plans and specs.
False
An overcrowded worksite does not affect productivity.
False
Detailed schedules do not break major work activities down into smaller tasks.
False
Documentation should be provided at the end of the project but not throughout the project.
False
Each time number in a network diagram represents a calendar day, not a work day.
False
Eco-friendly building materials may be obtained from anywhere in the world.
False
If you are only a user of BIM, and not a designer, you do not need to know anything about BIM.
False
Industrial is the largest energy consumer.
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
Local government is seldom, if ever, involved in construction projects.
False
Major subcontractors and vendors do not need to attend a pre-construction meeting.
False
NZE building is a theoretical concept, and there is no application in the real world.
False
OSHA was created in 1950.
False
One half of global greenhouse gas emissions can be attributed to buildings.
False
Productivity is the most predictable element of project planning and project control.
False
Proper tools and equipment is not a safety consideration.
False
Purchase orders and material invoices do not need to be monitored during the contract.
False
Retainage is an amount retained by the owner from progress payments as a penalty for mistakes made by the contractor.
False
Safety should not be a part of a company's mission statement.
False
Safety should only be value-based (and not rules based).
False
Safety training addresses the issue of why the need for robust safety plans.
False
The bid amount is converted to a project budget.
False
The biggest disadvantage to Gantt charts is that they show the interrelationship among the activities.
False
The contractor selects the contract form.
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
Waste is a relatively minor issue in construction.
False
Where to locate a crane on the job site is a relatively unimportant issue.
False
While BIM is a verb, VDC is a noun.
False
A BIM file contains construction details, performance characteristics, and product specs.
True
A BIM model serves as a shared knowledge resource for the entire design and build team.
True
A clear expression of employee concern should be a policy component of a safety manual.
True
A company's managerial commitment should include safety.
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 network diagram is nothing more than a work plan.
True
A project control system utilizes the plans, specs, estimate, and schedule.
True
Administrative activities include permitting, submittals, inspections, and testing.
True
An OSHA visit may be caused by an employee complaint.
True
An activity is a task, function, or decision that has a time commitment, or duration, associated with it.
True
An inspection is a check used when tracking quality.
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
Critical path method (CPM) is the most common type of schedule used in the commercial, civil, and industrial construction industry.
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
Employers should give workers a way to report observed hazards.
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
Excellent (S), Very good (A), Good (B+), Fairly poor (B - ), and poor (C) is the rating categories for the LEED rating system.
True
Exposure is what makes a hazard a risk.
True
Falls are the number one cause of accidents on a construction site.
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
Indirect costs of injuries can be more than direct costs.
True
Keeping accurate labor records is one of the most important functions of CM's in the field.
True
LEED stands for Leadership on Energy and Environmental Design.
True
Legal obligations are one reason for a robust safety program.
True
Managing the many changes on a project is one of the contract administration functions.
True
Most budget problems originate from inaccurate labor estimates.
True
Most schedule glitches have to do with productivity.
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 pre-construction meeting is to clarify the lines of authority and communication
True
One of the reasons for subcontractor meetings is to discuss potential conflicts.
True
One of the results of a robust safety program is that workers believe they have a right to a safe workplace.
True
Part of network logic is answering the question: Which activities can be started once this activity is completed?
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
Productivity has to do with how much work can be accomplished in a certain time frame.
True
Programmable thermostats are an example of how energy consumption can be optimized.
True
Taking advantage of the sun can be used for passive solar heating.
True
The LEED rating system was developed by U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
True
The actual term of "sustainable development" expressed in the World Conservation Strategy meeting in 1980 for the first time.
True
The first task in contract administration is to create a contact list for every single person associated with the project.
True
The major cornerstone for the ecological movement was the publication of Silent Spring by Rachel Carson in the early 1960s.
True
The need for a clear and accurate paper trail in construction is paramount.
True
The pre-construction meeting should include discussion about schedule issues.
True
The schedule of values represents the owner's budget
True
The two key process tools used to track all inquiries, decisions, and approvals that occur during construction are the requests for information (RFI'S) and submittals.
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
Total float is the amount of time an activity can be delayed before it impacts the project's completion as planned.
True
Unsafe behaviors cause more safety problems than unsafe conditions.
True
With BIM the various stages of design are classified as level of development (LOD).
True
With BIM you get a chance to build the project in a virtual environment before you build it for real.
True
Entry-level CM's are seldom, if ever, used to keep up with RFI's.
False
A project may go forward without paperwork.
False
Assigning durations to each activity precedes sequencing.
False
Enhancing indoor environmental quality is not one of the six fundamental principles of sustainable building design.
False
Environmental protections do not include storm water pollution.
False
Fossil fuels are considered a renewable source of energy.
False
One of the least important contract administration functions is the contractor getting paid on time.
False
PPE stands for personal protection engineering.
False
Partnering is a concept involving only the owner and prime contractor.
False
Platinum is the lowest level of LEED certification.
False
Political is a pillar of sustainability, according to the Triple Bottom Line.
False
Predicting durations is an exact science.
False
Subcontractors should not be pre-qualified.
False
Contract administration is all about managing the business details and relationships.
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 big advantage to Gantt chart schedules is that they are very easy to understand.
True
The tracking tool for cost is the estimate.
True
Construction actually has little to no effects on the environment and thereby, does not affect global warming.
False
Gray water is the same as drinking water.
False
Hazard identification cannot be classified by materials used.
False
BIM cannot help with site planning and utilization.
False
BIM will not allow collaboration among students from the different design-build disciplines.
False
Scheduling and coordinating material deliveries is not one of the contractor's tasks.
False
Sequencing of activities is not the same as network logic.
False
Submittals are totally different that RFI's.
False
Sustainability does not involve operational and maintenance practices.
False
Sustainability does not involve using standard sizes of materials.
False
Sustainability has to do with a small part of an entire life cycle.
False
Sustainability is an unexpected mainstream design and construction deliverable.
False
Sustainability is the fifth dimension of BIM.
False
Taking corrective action is called crashing the schedule.
False
The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) groups together work done by many subcontractors.
False
A BIM design begins with intelligent objects such as walls, roof, and windows
True
Clash detection allows for the effective identification, inspection, and reporting of unintended interferences of materials and systems.
True
Cost codes are used to compare actual job costs with the estimated job costs.
True
Enhancing energy efficiency and use of renewable energy sources are the best strategies to achieve an NZE building.
True
Indoor environmental quality of a building has to do with impacts on the inhabitant's comfort, health, and productivity.
True
Jobsite tablets have made it a lot easier for field personnel to manage every aspect of project coordination in real time
True
Planning and scheduling concern two interrelated elements of construction management: strategy and time.
True
Pollutant levels indoor are often higher than pollutant levels outdoor.
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
