Construction Management Final Exam
When did CAD start making its way into the market place?
1970s
What is NOT a BIM model?
A 3D model of a 2D set of drawing documents on 11 x 17" paper A 3D model of a building without digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics. A 2D set of drawings for combined for differing trades
What is stereoscopic projection?
A 3D video display of a computer-generated virtual reality environment
How is a central repository approach different from the distributed repository approach?
A central repository approach consists of one database while a distributed repository approach is a collection of separate databases.
How is a design-intent model different from a construction model?
A design intent model focuses on communicating design information through a 3D model while a construction model does not.
What is a laydown area?
A designated storage area on site used for sorting out large orders
Virtual construction is defined as:
A process by which the builder simulates, analyzes, and plans a building project in a computer before the actual construction process
What is an FOR?
A report used to track questionable quality and safety performance on the jobsite
The scheduling method of choice in the industry is the?
AON network diagram
The name of the testing agency for construction in the United States is:
ASTM
If a project is high risk or complicated, how can you mitigate risk?
Add contingencies Decline project Joint Venture
Which of the following is a Project Delivery method?
CM-at-Risk Design-Build Design-Bid-Build
What is the name of the stone carvings dating back to the pyramids that contained the first written regulations pertaining to construction, commonly referred to as the first known building code?
Code of Hammurabi
How do you determine the overall project duration?
Complete a forward and backward pass on your network logic diagram
What is not the concept behind a zero-punch list?
Complete the final walk-through with as many of the punch items noted on the list, To have no change orders on the project, Please every expectation of the owner
What is an example of a factor that can impact project performance?
Defective Material, Hurricane in your project area, Overcrowded Job sites
Conceptual estimate is commonly used in what type of project delivery?
Design Build
Which of the following is not a common way contractors use BIM?
Determining owner and end user needs
What is an environmental issue that would interfere with the project schedule and cause unexpected delays on the job?
Discovering native Indian artifacts while excavating for the sewer pipes Many black bags of old asbestos pipe insulation are found when excavating for the water pipes Large amount of buried tree stumps are found in the location of the building footings
What is the name of the weekly magazine NOT dedicated solely to the construction industry?
Environmental Design and Construction Magazine (ED+C) U.S. Developers Journal Construction Executive Magazine
What type of project is NOT susceptible to environmental issues?
Every project is at risk
Which of the following is NOT how schedules are used?
Float schedules
Which of the following is NOT an item of personal protective equipment that might be used by workers on the jobsite?
Hardhat, Gloves
Risk management includes which of the following?
Identification Mitigation Quantification
What is one benefit of a webcam?
It can help increase overall owner involvement
Who is considered by many to be the precursor to the modern-day architect?
Leone Battista Alberti
When scheduling subcontractors for the job, you should try not to do the following .
Make sure that once you bring the HVAC subcontractor on the job, they have at least 60% of the materials they need to proceed. Pay a the electrical subcontractors 60 days late upon completion of their work because you are not happy with their quality of work. Ask the landscape subcontractor to bring his crew to the site before the slabs are poured for the building. Try to fit as many subcontractors into the same space at the same time to cut back on duration.
Which of the following can be assigned to an object in a 3D model?
Manufacturer Cost Installation data Size
What industry does the lean concept stem?
Manufacturing industry
Why are the MSDS so important for workers to read at the job site?
Material Safety Data Sheet provide important knowledge on how to work with toxic materials at the job site.
The order of increasing cost and time commitment for the dispute resolution options is:
Mediation, Minitrial, Arbitration, Litigation
Which does not describes a latent design defect?
Noncompliance with design standards before the job starts Incomplete design that delays the start of construction Change in design standards during construction
Which Federal agency is responsible for establishing safety standards and enforcing them through inspections conducted at construction jobsites?
OSHA
What is the essential(s) of an effective project control system?
Quality Information , Good Reporting system
Which of the following is a difference between quality control and quality assurance?
Quality control happens at the project level while quality assurance happens at the process level
What are the three primary tracking elements when monitoring project performance?
Quality, Cost, and Time
In the Activity on the Arrow network diagram the Nodes are used to show what?
Relationships, Start and end dates of the connected activities
All of the following are functions of Construction Management:
Scheduling the project Planning the project Estimating the project
Gantt Charts are used to:
Show overall length of the project and each activity
Which of the following are primary cause of injuries in the construction industry?
Slips Trips and Falls, Being crushed or trapped, Electrical shocks
Quality assurance includes all of the following practices EXCEPT:
Testing standards
What does the term interoperability mean?
The capability of a system to interact with other systems without access or implementation limitations or restrictions
What is an example of when an RFI is necessary?
The carpet specified is no longer available The steel erector can not understand how the beam is supported after reviewing the plans and specifications
What does it mean to crash the schedule?
To compress the overall schedule by accelerating certain activities within it so that they finish sooner
What does it mean to forecast in project management?
To predict the final cost and schedule outcomes on a project while the work is still in progress
What issues impact the community or nearby businesses?
Truck traffic Working hours Dust Site access
Who is likely to create a Joint Venture?
Two or more general contractors
All of the following are TRUE regarding project activities except?
Used to keep track of your progress on the job
Select the following that are usually included in the final documentation to the owner.
Warranties, Operation manuals, Inspection and testing reports, and As-built drawings
What sums up the role of a field engineer?
Works directly for the superintendent Responsible for communication with subcontractors Responsible for project layout and dimensional accuracy
What is one type of Network Diagram?
activity on the node
What is the cost code chart usually made up of?
activity, code, project number
An electronic pen-shaped stylus or mouse curser used in conjunction with software to assist the take-off task is a
digitizer
The forward pass is used to determine the?
early finish
What is the riskiest element of the project control and project planning?
estimating productivity
Periodic predictions stated in reports as to the final cost and schedule outcomes on a project while the work is still going on are known as:
forecasts
Which type of bond guarantees that the payment for a contractor's labor and materials used on the project will be made?
labor and materials payment bond
What outside agency might a contractor never have to deal with in the course of construction?
marketing agencies
What is the name for a physical model or small sample of construction to allow the architect and owner to review the appearance and function of materials, colors, textures, etc.?
mockup
The Mediator's decision is________, and an Arbitrator's decision is ___________.
nonbonding, binding
Which occurrence marks the official start of the project?
notice to proceed
Who determines what method of delivery is used on a project?
owner
What would NOT be covered in a typical weekly subcontractor meeting?
performance review
To achieve the greatest value for the money being spent is value engineering and is typically completed in what phase of the project?
pre construction
What is the tool used to reduce the number of bidders on a public project and to increase the quality of the contractor pool?
prequalification
Which are parts of the three legged stool of construction?
quality, time, cost
By whom was the first form of concrete used?
romans
What should be paramount when considering construction risks?
safety
What is the primary tool for project planning?
schedule
Narrowing the field of offers through the selection of the most qualified proposers on the basis of qualifications is known as:
shortlisting
Which one of the below that is a direct cost
subcontracts
Data, samples, details, colors, or product literature issued to the architect for approval are known as:
submittals
Which quality control mechanism are mandated by the construction contract and used to check for conformance to the plans and specifications?
submittals, mock ups, shop drawings
All of the following are stages of building a schedule except?
the plotting stage
Open bidding is required on public road and bridge projects because _____?
they are funded by taxpayers dollars
What is the typical period of time used in a Short-interval schedule?
three weeks
What is not one of the fundamental steps that is included in the project control cycle?
update technology
When is a risk analysis for a project NOT required?
A risk analysis should always be done
What sums up the role of an Area Superintendent?
Assists the Project Superintendent on large projects
Which of the following is associated with the construction industry?
Associated General Contractors (AGC) Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
What is the name of the organization credited with promoting construction management as a legitimate and unique area of study at four-year universities?
Associated Schools of Construction (ASC)
Select the correct chronological order of these milestones.
Certificate of occupancy, Commissioning, Owner move-in
What does it NOT mean to order something on will-call?
Confirming an order with a signed paper. Placing an order that can be picked up at the supplier's facility. Placing an order on good faith that it will arrive on time.
What two construction associations offer voluntary certification programs for construction managers?
Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) American Institute of Constructors Managers (AICM)
Who are the primary players in a construction project?
Construction Professionals Owners Design Professionals
The most effective tool for tracking contract and project interactions is:
Contract Administration Software
Long lead items that fall into procurement activities include all of the following ?
Custom Lighting Fixtures, Custom Cabinets , Custom Carpets
All of the following are fundamental objectives of a quality management plan:
Do things right the first time, Prevent things from going wrong, Continually improve the process
The two types of schedules introduced in this chapter are?
Gantt charts and Network Diagrams
Which of the following are the primary sectors of the construction industry?
Industrial Construction Commercial Building Heavy Civil Construction
What is NOT an escalation clause?
It is a clause that covers when the truck can deliver building materials, It is the same thing as a contingency and tries to account for unforeseen conditions, It is a clause that covers risks associated with underground utilities, grading, and excavation
LDs are
Liquidated Damages: A penalty assessed to the Contractor for each day the projects extends beyond the necessary completion date.
What is NOT a construction estimate?
List of all building materials A type of safety equipment Machine used in the field
Select the best definition of "Punch List"
Minor adjustments, repairs, and work items that must be completed
What sums up the role of the Quantity Surveyor?
Must be able to read plans Works with the senior estimator Must have a good understanding of the construction process
Which of the following are NOT definition of "due diligence" as it pertains to construction The process of identifying any problems associated with the project early to be factored into decisions
Not solving problems as they come to your attention A late payment to be made to a sub-contractor Lack attention to detail
It is best practice for the General Contractor to pay the Subcontractor:
On time, despite the Owner's timing of payment
What risk does the contractor have the least control over?
Political / legal / regulatory Weather Environmental
Select the four fundamental stages of the construction management process.
Pre-Construction, Procurement, Construction, and Post-Construction
Which of the following are not ways contractors can use BIM for.
Predicting the weather
Which of the following does NOT describe preparatory inspections?
Preparatory inspections are never done by personnel employed by the contractor
What type of public projects are likely targets for protest?
Prisons Sewage Plants Industrial Facilities Middle School
What two factors are used to complete the risk rating?
Probability and Impact
What are four positions that typically make up members of the on-site management team
Project manger, Superintendent, Assistant superintendent, Project engineer
Which one of the following that is used as resource for price and productivity
R.S Means
Select the best definition of "As-built drawings"
Record drawings completed by the contractor and turned over to the owner at the end of the project that identify changes to original plans and specifications
Which are risk mitigation strategy?
Risk Abatement Risk Retention Risk Allocation
Which two do not create the 4th and 5th dimensions of BIM
Risk issues and schedule delays Material data and cost data Safety and Insurance payments Means and methods
What activities usually occur during the mobilization stage?
Set up field office, Secure site, Provide & place portable toilets
What are the three main responsibilities of a superintendent before construction can begin?
Set up the field office, organize the job site, and establish the working hours
Which of the following is NOT a type of personal protection equipment?
Skin Protection
Which of the following is NOT a factor to use when determining what type of schedule to use?
Steel or concrete structure
Name two procurement instruments used to buy out a job.
Sub-contracts & Purchase orders
Who should be involved in a risk evaluation?
Subcontractor Estimator Superintendent Project Manager
Which of the following are primary component of an effective safety management plan?
Substance abuse, Hazardous material communications, Personal protection
What is the best description of design/build construction?
The owner contracts with a design/build entity, which is responsible for the project
Which are factors that negatively impacts construction productivity?
The plumbing and electrical sub contractors need to be working in the floor truses at the same place and same time Owner cannot decide what color carpet they want inside the building. The storage containers are located in area that may flood if there is major storm Poor supervision by the sub contractors installing the windows
Select best definition of "substantial completion"
The point at which all punch list work has been completed and the owner can occupy or take possession of the new facility
What are not clash detection?
The process of organizing drawings in a systematic fashion so one can easily find the details needed to construct the project. Creating lift-drawings between different scopes within the drawing sets. A strategy used to determine how effectively members from different trades will get along with one-another during the construction phase.
Why is in important to accurately report hours and cost codes on time cards?
They provide fundamental information needed to track and monitor productivity and labor expenditures.
What is the role of the owner on a construction project?
To purchase the land for the building To develop the program for the building, define the scope of the project, create the budget, and provide the funding for the project.
What is the name of the document that formally and officially authorizes a payment to the contractor?
application for payment
Which best describes the weighted criteria evaluation process?
award the project based on high total points for qualitative and price components
What are three most expensive items that are the first sheet of the SSC new student center schedule of values document ?
electrical, masonry, HVAC
By what specific measurement is construction used as an economic indicator for the U.S. economy?
housing starts
What is NOT an example of a source where you might gather field information needed to develop your project controls?
requests for information
A certain percentage of money owed to the contractor withheld to encourage completion of the project is known as:
retainage
Which one of the below that is an indirect cost
supervision
The cost or time difference between the actual project performance and the planned project performance is the definition of what?
variance
Which of the following shows the general relationship between the level of quality and cost?
when quality increases, cost increases
Which are factors that are commonly considered before deciding to bid on a construction job?
who the architect/ owner is size of the job location of the project
An organizational tool utilized by the construction estimator to create the basic building blocks of both the estimate and schedule is called
work breakdown structure
