Question 1

The Measured Mile approach utilizes costs per unit put in place incurred during a specific time in the project when production should be appropriate for that unit

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Fast tracking is one method to shorten a schedule

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Characteristic of a Critical Path Schedule is

Accepted Answer

A)  there can be float on all but the critical path itself 
B)  only the critical portion of the project is what is shown so everyone can concentrate on that section 
C)  it eliminates the need for Constructive Acceleration 
D)  it eliminates the need for directed acceleration 
A)  there can be float on all but the critical path itself 
B)  only the critical portion of the project is what is shown so everyone can concentrate on that section 
C)  it eliminates the need for Constructive Acceleration 
D)  it eliminates the need for directed acceleration A

Question 4

Ambiguities will always be ""construed against the drafter"" of the documents containing the ambiguity

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Without a change order clause in the Contract

Accepted Answer

A)  the Owner can do whatever he/she wants 
B)  the Owner cannot require a change be performed by the Contractor 
C)  no one gets paid for changes made to the Contract 
D)  the contract is invalid 
A)  the Owner can do whatever he/she wants 
B)  the Owner cannot require a change be performed by the Contractor 
C)  no one gets paid for changes made to the Contract 
D)  the contract is invalid

Question 6

If a change affects the schedule

Accepted Answer

A)  the Owner and Architect will know 
B)  the Contract Administrator should document and notify the Architect and Owner 
C)  pricing of the change should be submitted immediately 
D)  a solution must first be found before notifying all concerned 
A)  the Owner and Architect will know 
B)  the Contract Administrator should document and notify the Architect and Owner 
C)  pricing of the change should be submitted immediately 
D)  a solution must first be found before notifying all concerned

Question 7

Constructive changes

Accepted Answer

A)  have a positive effect on the morale of the workforce 
B)  always make the Constructor a reasonable profit 
C)  may seem insignificant when first asked for by the Owner, but they can require additional cost and time as they are performed 
D)  do not require notice since they would be documented by the actual work constructed 
A)  have a positive effect on the morale of the workforce 
B)  always make the Constructor a reasonable profit 
C)  may seem insignificant when first asked for by the Owner, but they can require additional cost and time as they are performed 
D)  do not require notice since they would be documented by the actual work constructed

Question 8

A Patent Ambiguity is one that no one could have anticipated

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Float on the critical path gives everyone a chance to catch up with the project schedule

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Eichleay formula was developed for

Accepted Answer

A)  private work and later adopted by public work 
B)  Federal work 
C)  field costs that are never fully compensated 
D)  additional payroll burdens that are paid by the contractor but not part of the employees take home pay 
A)  private work and later adopted by public work 
B)  Federal work 
C)  field costs that are never fully compensated 
D)  additional payroll burdens that are paid by the contractor but not part of the employees take home pay

Question 11

Fortunately, Constructive Acceleration guarantees the Contractor will be compensated for additional costs related to extra work required to meet the original schedule

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Constructive changes can seemingly be clarification of the intended work, but they can lead to additional costs

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In most cases, the Contract Administrator has to recognize that finding fault is not finding a solution

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Until one knows otherwise

Accepted Answer

A)  the Contract Administrator should consider any change a chance to improve profit 
B)  the Contract Administrator should consider any change a potential to affect the schedule 
C)  a change requires immediate resolution before it hinders group rapport 
D)  a change should be discussed at the next progress meeting 
A)  the Contract Administrator should consider any change a chance to improve profit 
B)  the Contract Administrator should consider any change a potential to affect the schedule 
C)  a change requires immediate resolution before it hinders group rapport 
D)  a change should be discussed at the next progress meeting

Question 15

The Eichleay formula is used to determine field overhead

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The ""Measured Mile""

Accepted Answer

A)  is useful in highway but not vertical construction 
B)  is only used in Federal work 
C)  requires accurate measurement to be considered reasonable 
D)  is a concept that cannot be used in the metric system of measurement 
A)  is useful in highway but not vertical construction 
B)  is only used in Federal work 
C)  requires accurate measurement to be considered reasonable 
D)  is a concept that cannot be used in the metric system of measurement

Question 17

Sometimes the requirements of proof and detail are so burdensome that a small change does not pay for itself

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In most cases, a flaw or ambiguity in the Contract documents

Accepted Answer

A)  will be construed against the drafter of the documents 
B)  will be paid for the person in the weakest negotiating position 
C)  can cause a severe strain on the schedule 
D)  is minor and does not require immediate notice 
A)  will be construed against the drafter of the documents 
B)  will be paid for the person in the weakest negotiating position 
C)  can cause a severe strain on the schedule 
D)  is minor and does not require immediate notice

Question 19

The Owner can grant to an agent the authority to make changes

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Directed Acceleration will be compensated for once the costs are determined

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The Measured Mile approach utilizes costs per unit put in place incurred during a specific time in the project when production should be appropriate for that unit

Fast tracking is one method to shorten a schedule

Characteristic of a Critical Path Schedule is

Ambiguities will always be ""construed against the drafter"" of the documents containing the ambiguity

Without a change order clause in the Contract

If a change affects the schedule

Constructive changes

A Patent Ambiguity is one that no one could have anticipated

Float on the critical path gives everyone a chance to catch up with the project schedule

The Eichleay formula was developed for

Fortunately, Constructive Acceleration guarantees the Contractor will be compensated for additional costs related to extra work required to meet the original schedule

Constructive changes can seemingly be clarification of the intended work, but they can lead to additional costs

In most cases, the Contract Administrator has to recognize that finding fault is not finding a solution

Until one knows otherwise

The Eichleay formula is used to determine field overhead

The ""Measured Mile""

Sometimes the requirements of proof and detail are so burdensome that a small change does not pay for itself

In most cases, a flaw or ambiguity in the Contract documents

The Owner can grant to an agent the authority to make changes

Directed Acceleration will be compensated for once the costs are determined

Getting Started

An Introduction to Contracts, Torts, Statutes and Regulations

Owners, Designers, and Constructors

The Basics of Construction Contracts

Different Construction Contract Delivery Methods

Interpreting the Contract

Killer Clauses

Insurance

Bonds

Warranties

Differing Site Conditions

Schedule

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Exam 11: Getting Started

The Measured Mile approach utilizes costs per unit put in place incurred during a specific time in the project when production should be appropriate for that unit

Fast tracking is one method to shorten a schedule

Characteristic of a Critical Path Schedule is

Ambiguities will always be ""construed against the drafter"" of the documents containing the ambiguity

Without a change order clause in the Contract

If a change affects the schedule

Constructive changes

A Patent Ambiguity is one that no one could have anticipated

Float on the critical path gives everyone a chance to catch up with the project schedule

The Eichleay formula was developed for

Fortunately, Constructive Acceleration guarantees the Contractor will be compensated for additional costs related to extra work required to meet the original schedule

Constructive changes can seemingly be clarification of the intended work, but they can lead to additional costs

In most cases, the Contract Administrator has to recognize that finding fault is not finding a solution

Until one knows otherwise

The Eichleay formula is used to determine field overhead

The ""Measured Mile""

Sometimes the requirements of proof and detail are so burdensome that a small change does not pay for itself

In most cases, a flaw or ambiguity in the Contract documents

The Owner can grant to an agent the authority to make changes

Directed Acceleration will be compensated for once the costs are determined

Getting Started

An Introduction to Contracts, Torts, Statutes and Regulations

Owners, Designers, and Constructors

The Basics of Construction Contracts

Different Construction Contract Delivery Methods

Interpreting the Contract

Killer Clauses

Insurance

Bonds

Warranties

Differing Site Conditions

Schedule

Liens

Filters