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Which category of construction is characterized by many small companies and great instability during economic recessions?a. Residentialb. Building constructionc. Industriald. Heavy construction
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1. Dams, highways, and bridges would be classified as what type of project?a. Residentialb. Building constructionc. Industriald. Heavy construction
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What is a punch list?a. A card that keeps track of hours workedb. A stencil for punching holes in steelc. Items that must be completed prior to contract completiond. None of the above
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When compared to other delivery method options, which of the following is not considered an advantage of Design/Bid/Build delivery?a. It is historically acceptedb. Project cost is fixedc. Design/construction time is shortestd. Owner has least involvement
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Final as-built drawings are submitted to ___________.a. Give the architect more workb. Keep records for later maintenancec. Prepare for later renovations or additionsd. Both B &C
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In a Design/Bid/Build arrangement, a (an) __________contract is most likely used between ageneral contractor and an owner.a. PCMb. Owner-buildc. Lumpsumd. Turnkey
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A cash flow analysis utilizes information from a (an)a. Estimateb. Construction schedulec. Value engineering programd. Both A and Be. None of the above
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Which category of construction is typically financed by the public sector?a. Residentialb. Building constructionc. Industriald. Heavy construction
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Which category of construction is the largest?a. Residentialb. Building constructionc. Industriald. Heavy construction
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A structural steel column collapses and is found to have been undersized. Which project participant would most likely be liable for this mistake?a. Ownerb. Designerc. Constructord. Structural steel workere. All of the above
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One major difference between equipment and material is that equipment does not become
part of the project at the end of the job.
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The most important criterion for evaluating designers is their fee.
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The time for completing a project is equal to the sum of the duration of the individual work elements.
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In a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) contract, costs above the GMP are covered by the
owner.
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Construction managers are usually hired in a professional capacity, as are architects and
engineers.
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A detailed estimate is made with almost no information on the project and is the summation of the cost of the individual elements of construction, using unit costs.
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Cost indices reflect changes in cost over time.
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Organizational charts show a company's organizational structure in pictorial form.
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Project scheduling techniques, such as CPM, are unique to the construction industry.
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In CPM the steps or operations necessary to complete a project are shown on a bar chart.
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Communication between home and field office is both infrequent and unimportant.
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The construction manager is responsible for submitting as-built drawings to the owner at the start of the project.
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On-site mobilization is the process during which the site is made ready for construction to begin.
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Fair cost estimates represent the construction manager's appraisal to the owner of the fair value of the bid package.
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Fast tracking is one of the major advantages in a traditional arrangement.
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The CM's field office is usually responsible for which duties?
a. Inspect all work
b. Coordinate and schedule work
c. Write daily reports
d. All of the above
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A (An) ________clause is issued during a dispute to bring in a professional to guide parties to a mutually acceptable settlement.
a. Litigation
b. Arbitration
c. Mediation
d. Negotiation
e. Partnering
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The field office would typically accomplish which of the following tasks?
a. Qualify bidders
b. Obtain progress and record photos
c. Prepare project cost estimate
d. Prepare project schedule
e. None of the above
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The _________usually prepares fair cost estimates.
a. Construction manager
b. Owner
c. Architect
d. None of the above
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Cost codes are used for which of the following reasons?
a. To track long-lead items
b. To accurately report actual field costs
c. To efficiently retrieve company cost data
d. All of the above
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The ________ design phase is complete when the design is approximately 30 percent complete.
a. Schematic
b. Conceptual
c. Design development
d. Engineering
e. None of the above
Q:
Which of the following situations requires a change order?
a. Change in owner's scope of work
b. Significant change in subsurface conditions
c. Design error or omission
d. All of the above
Q:
Which of the following trades is considered a specialty contractor?
a. Piledriver
b. Mason
c. Carpenter
d. Surveyor
e. Electrician
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The purpose of a toolbox meeting is to discuss _____.
a. Specific current hazards to workers
b. Details of any recent accident or near miss
c. Updated information regarding hazardous materials in use
d. Safety procedures in relation to upcoming new activities
e. All of the above
Q:
A work plan includes _______.
a. Schedules
b. Budget
c. Standards for quality
d. All of the above
Q:
Value engineering is normally the responsibility of which team member?
a. Owner
b. Architect
c. Project manager
d. All of the above
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Which of the following would have the most impact on reducing job-site accidents?
a. Increasing the frequency of toolbox meetings
b. Upgrading the quality and availability of personal devices
c. Increasing the number of safety training sessions
d. Improving new-worker orientation sessions
e. Creating or improving a comprehensive safety program
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The use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) would be of prime importance in which aspect of a safety program?
a. Employee orientation
b. Personal protection devices
c. Hazard communication
d. Toolbox meeting
e. All of the above
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A contractor will front-end load a project to _______.
a. Improve the owner's cash flow
b. Increase owner retainage
c. Offset project mobilization costs
d. Allow for increased product discounts
e. All of the above
Q:
The ______ has the final say in decisions regarding local codes,
a. Building inspector
b. Construction manager
c. Project architect
d. Owner
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Land acquisition is normally the responsibility of the _________.
a. Owner
b. Architect
c. Project manager
d. All of the above
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Match the terms listed with their description. Terms may be used only once.
a. Request for information
b. Contract force report
c. Field transmittal memos
d. Contract status report
e. Notice to proceed
1 ____ Indicates number of people and equipment on job
2 ____ Shows outputs from cost/schedule engineering; compares actual to budget
3 ____ Submitted for clarification
4 ____ Documents official start of project
5 ____ Tracks submittals
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Match the terms listed with their description. Terms may be used only once.
a. Invitation to bid
b. Specifications and drawings
c. Owner-furnished items
d. Construction schedule
e. General conditions
1 ____ Might include water, sanitation, or storage areas
2 ____ States requirements and procedures for responsive bid
3 ____ Shows scheduled milestones and relationships among work packages
4 ____ Defines technical requirements of job, scope, and quality
5 ____ Defines conditions applicable to all contracts awarded
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Match the type of schedule listed with the description following. Schedule types may be used more than once.
a. Activity on arrow (AOA)
b. Activity on node (AON)
c. Matrix
d. Bar chart
1 ____ Graphically the simplest
2 ____ Graphic style makes it adaptable to high-rise construction
3 ____ Utilizes i-j notation
4 ____ Could also be termed precedent notation
5 ____ Would be used for a summary report to the owner
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Match the letter in the project control chart shown in the figure with the corresponding item in the following. 1 ____ Home office: Estimating, scheduling, and engineering
2 ____ External factors
3 ____ Historical information: Data base for future projects
4____ Upper management: Final decisions and revisions before implementation
5____Field operations: The work site
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Which curve listed would best serve as the basis for a contractor's accounts payable (A/P)?a. Costb. Productionc. Schedule of valuesd. Cash requirementse. Income
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A construction network schedule shows _____________.
a. The order in which construction tasks must be completed
b. Which construction tasks can be done together
c. Which construction tasks must follow other operations
d. All of the above
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Which of the following would be considered an external factor that might affect a project's success?
a. Weather
b. Economic disturbance
c. Labor dispute
d. All of the above
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The ________ is the maximum amount of time an activity can be delayed without extending the overall project completion time.
a. Duration
b. Float
c. Critical path
d. None of the above
Q:
Which of the following would not be classified as a direct cost?
a. Safety and first aid expenses
b. Finishing labor for a concrete slab
c. Materials for a structural steel frame
d. Foundation excavation equipment expenses
e. None of the above
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A (An) _________is a systematic classification and categorization of all work or cost items pertaining to a particular project.
a. Network schedule
b. Cost code
c. Distribution code
d. Estimate
e. None of the above
Q:
The CSI Masterformat 2004 includes _______divisions.
a. 50
b. 12
c. 8
d. 6
Q:
Which of the following is not typically a support staff responsibility?
a. Accounting
b. Marketing
c. Field supervision
d. None of the above
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The____________ type of organizational structure can be described as a "two-boss" system.
a. Generalist
b. Departmental
c. Matrix
d. None of the above
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General conditions and home office overhead are examples of what type of costs?
a. Direct
b. Indirect
c. Both A and B
d. None of the above
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The ________section of a bid package defines the technical requirements, scope, and quality of the project.
a. Construction contract
b. General conditions
c. Special conditions
d. Specifications, addenda, and drawings
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The _________ section of a bid package identifies when and where to present the bid.
a. Bid form
b. Invitation to bid
c. Construction contract
d. Bid breakdown
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What is (are) the benefits of meeting with local contractors prior to developing a project bid package?
a. Determine bidder interest
b. Learn about local trade jurisdictions
c. Learn about local building codes
d. Determine labor availability
e. All of the above
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What term(s) is (are) used to describe the extra time that might be included in an
construction activity?
a. Lag
b. Float
c. Slack
d. Lead
e. Both B and C
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The ______estimate would be prepared during a project's conceptual phase.
a. Rough order of magnitude
b. Fair cost
c. Definitive
d. Bid
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Which conclusion is correct based on the following figure? a. Get good professional advice early in a project.
b. As time passes, implementing a change becomes increasingly expensive.
c. The best value engineering opportunities occur early in a project.
d. All of the above
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The construction manager prepares a -estimate for the purposes of evaluation, subcontractor bids, productivity analysis, and so on.
a. Definitive
b. Bid
c. Fair cost
d. All of the above
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Which of the estimates listed would occur last in a project time line?
a. Rough order of magnitude
b. Square foot estimate
c. Bid estimate
d. Assemblies estimate
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Owner involvement is highest during which project phase?
a. Construction
b. Engineering and design
c. Concept and feasibility
d. Procurement
e. None of the above
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The ____type of schedule is graphically simple, easily understood, and accepted by the construction industry.
a. Progress curve
b. Matrix
c. Bar chart
d. None of the above
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The process of identifying and evaluating contractors for a bid list is called ______.
a. Prequalification
b. Forecasting
c. Fast tracking
d. None of the above
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Time sheets and equipment use reports are examples of ________.
a. Information sent from management to the field
b. Information sent from the field to the home office
c. Information gathered for future use
d. Both B and C
e. None of the above
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Value engineering can best be described as ________.
a. An ongoing process in the life of a project
b. A design exercise
c. Only done when bidding trade work
d. Seldom worth the effort
e. Both B and C
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Cost control can be approached as an application of Pareto's law, which states that _____percent of a project's outcome is determined by______ percent of the included elements.a. 50; 50b. 40; 60c. 70; 30d. 80;20e. 25;75
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The ___________ section of the bid package might include information concerning provisions for water and other utilities, sanitation equipment, or storage areas.
a. Construction contract
b. Owner-furnished items
c. General conditions
d. None of the above
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In preparing an estimate, ______________costs account for vacation time, sick days, and so on.
a. Base wage
b. Fringe benefits
c. Wage premiums
d. None of the above
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In which of the design phases listed would cost savings ideas be most easily implemented and have the greatest potential for project cost savings?
a. Conceptual
b. Detailed design
c. Procurement
d. All phases have equal potential
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In reporting, a variance can best be described as _________.
a. Correct information in the proper form
b. A method for providing information on time
c. A difference from a planned amount
d. None of the above
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Learning curve and work schedule studies would be used in estimating the _______ of an estimate.
a. Money component
b. Productivity component
c. Both A and B
d. None of the above
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Identify the person responsible for the following aspects of a project.
a. Owner
b. Architect
c. Construction manager
d. All involved
1 _____ Financing
2 _____ Value engineering
3 _____ Drawings and specifications
4 _____ Prequalification of specialty subcontractors
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Identify in which listed project phase each following project activity would normally occur. Use each phase once only.
a. Design development
b. Construction documents
c. Bidding and award
d. Construction
e. Project closeout
1 _____ Submit as-built drawings
2 _____ Approve trade contractor progress payments
3 _____ Identify long-lead items
4 _____ Finalize permit procedural flow
5 _____ Prepare addenda for pricing
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Identify in which listed project phase each following project activity would normally occur. Use each phase once only.
a. Conceptual planning
b. Schematic design
c. Design development
d. Construction documents
e. Bidding and award
1 _____ Evaluate and finalize mechanical and electrical systems
2 _____ Review and recommend trade contracts with owner
3 _____ Describe owner's objectives
4 _____ Analyze alternative schemes and conduct engineering analysis
5 _____Prequalify trade contractors
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Which of the following is true of a GMP contract?
a. GMP is the same as a lump sum bid
b. The contractor passes all costs to the owner up to a predetermined maximum
c. The owner assumes all project risk
d. The construction manager assumes all project risk
e. None of the above
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Career opportunities as a construction professional would not include ________.
a. Estimator
b. Scheduler
c. Field superintendent
d. Specification writer
e. Purchasing agent
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A good construction manager has strong _______ skills.
a. Technical
b. Personal
c. Managerial
d. Negotiation
e. All of the above