Question 1

Fair cost estimates represent the construction manager's appraisal to the owner of the fair value of the bid package.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Match the description with the terms listed.Terms may be used only once.
-Shows scheduled milestones and relationships among work packages

Accepted Answer

A)  Invitation to bid 
B)  Specifications and drawings 
C)  Owner-furnished items 
D)  Construction schedule 
E)  General conditions 
A)  Invitation to bid 
B)  Specifications and drawings 
C)  Owner-furnished items 
D)  Construction schedule 
E)  General conditions

Question 3

Match the description with the terms listed.Terms may be used only once.
-Shows outputs from cost/schedule engineering; compares actual to budget

Accepted Answer

A)  Request for information 
B)  Contract force report 
C)  Field transmittal memos 
D)  Contract status report 
E)  Notice to proceed 
A)  Request for information 
B)  Contract force report 
C)  Field transmittal memos 
D)  Contract status report 
E)  Notice to proceed

Question 4

In the case of design/build, the constructor acts as a general contractor with single-firm control of all subcontractors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One major difference between equipment and material is that equipment does not become part of the project at the end of the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A (An) ????clause is issued during a dispute to bring in a professional to guide parties to a mutually acceptable settlement.

Accepted Answer

A)  Litigation 
B)  Arbitration 
C)  Mediation 
D)  Negotiation 
E)  Partnering 
A)  Litigation 
B)  Arbitration 
C)  Mediation 
D)  Negotiation 
E)  Partnering

Question 7

Which of the following are the three parties to a construction management contract?

Accepted Answer

A)  Owner, contractor, subcontractor 
B)  Owner, manager, designer 
C)  Owner, engineer, contractor 
D)  Owner, designer, contractor 
A)  Owner, contractor, subcontractor 
B)  Owner, manager, designer 
C)  Owner, engineer, contractor 
D)  Owner, designer, contractor

Question 8

The construction manager is responsible for submitting as-built drawings to the owner at the start of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One advantage of a Design/Bid/Build delivery method is known project costs before construction begins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is true of a GMP contract?

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 11

Match the letter in the project control chart shown in the figure with the corresponding item in the following.
  
-Upper management: Final decisions and revisions before implementation

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the letter in the project control...

Question 12

Owner involvement is highest during which project phase?

Accepted Answer

A)  Construction 
B)  Engineering and design 
C)  Concept and feasibility 
D)  Procurement 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Construction 
B)  Engineering and design 
C)  Concept and feasibility 
D)  Procurement 
E)  None of the above

Question 13

Site selection and financing would usually be the responsibility of the????

Accepted Answer

A)  Owner 
B)  Architect 
C)  Contractor 
D)  Subcontractor 
A)  Owner 
B)  Architect 
C)  Contractor 
D)  Subcontractor

Question 14

The construction manager prepares a ???? estimate for the purposes of evaluation, subcontractor bids, productivity analysis, and so on.

Accepted Answer

A)  Definitive 
B)  Bid 
C)  Fair cost 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Definitive 
B)  Bid 
C)  Fair cost 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following would be considered an external factor that might affect a project's success?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weather 
B)  Economic disturbance 
C)  Labor dispute 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Weather 
B)  Economic disturbance 
C)  Labor dispute 
D)  All of the above

Question 16

The field office would typically accomplish which of the following tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)  Qualify bidders 
B)  Obtain progress and record photos 
C)  Prepare project cost estimate 
D)  Prepare project schedule 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Qualify bidders 
B)  Obtain progress and record photos 
C)  Prepare project cost estimate 
D)  Prepare project schedule 
E)  None of the above

Question 17

Which of the following would have the most impact on reducing job-site accidents?

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 18

In a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) contract, costs above the GMP are covered by the owner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which category of construction is the largest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Residential 
B)  Building construction 
C)  Industrial 
D)  Heavy construction 
A)  Residential 
B)  Building construction 
C)  Industrial 
D)  Heavy construction

Question 20

Identify in which listed project phase each following project activity would normally occur. Use each phase once only.
-Prepare addenda for pricing

Accepted Answer

A)  Design development 
B)  Construction documents 
C)  Bidding and award 
D)  Construction 
E)  Project closeout 
A)  Design development 
B)  Construction documents 
C)  Bidding and award 
D)  Construction 
E)  Project closeout

Fair cost estimates represent the construction manager's appraisal to the owner of the fair value of the bid package.

Match the description with the terms listed.Terms may be used only once. -Shows scheduled milestones and relationships among work packages

Match the description with the terms listed.Terms may be used only once. -Shows outputs from cost/schedule engineering; compares actual to budget

In the case of design/build, the constructor acts as a general contractor with single-firm control of all subcontractors.

One major difference between equipment and material is that equipment does not become part of the project at the end of the job.

A (An) ????clause is issued during a dispute to bring in a professional to guide parties to a mutually acceptable settlement.

Which of the following are the three parties to a construction management contract?

The construction manager is responsible for submitting as-built drawings to the owner at the start of the project.

One advantage of a Design/Bid/Build delivery method is known project costs before construction begins.

Which of the following is true of a GMP contract?

Match the letter in the project control chart shown in the figure with the corresponding item in the following. -Upper management: Final decisions and revisions before implementation

Owner involvement is highest during which project phase?

Site selection and financing would usually be the responsibility of the????

The construction manager prepares a ???? estimate for the purposes of evaluation, subcontractor bids, productivity analysis, and so on.

Which of the following would be considered an external factor that might affect a project's success?

The field office would typically accomplish which of the following tasks?

Which of the following would have the most impact on reducing job-site accidents?

In a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) contract, costs above the GMP are covered by the owner.

Which category of construction is the largest?

Identify in which listed project phase each following project activity would normally occur. Use each phase once only. -Prepare addenda for pricing

The Construction Industry

Project Participants

Organizing and Leading the Construction Project

Project Delivery Methods

Project Chronology

Construction Services During Design

Bidding and Procurement

Construction and Closeout

Estimating Project Costs

Project Planning and Scheduling

Controlling Project Cost, Time, and Quality

Job Site Administration

Construction Law

Construction Safety and Health

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Exam 15: Key Concepts in Construction Management and Delivery Methods

Fair cost estimates represent the construction manager's appraisal to the owner of the fair value of the bid package.

Match the description with the terms listed.Terms may be used only once. -Shows scheduled milestones and relationships among work packages

Match the description with the terms listed.Terms may be used only once. -Shows outputs from cost/schedule engineering; compares actual to budget

In the case of design/build, the constructor acts as a general contractor with single-firm control of all subcontractors.

One major difference between equipment and material is that equipment does not become part of the project at the end of the job.

A (An) ????clause is issued during a dispute to bring in a professional to guide parties to a mutually acceptable settlement.

Which of the following are the three parties to a construction management contract?

The construction manager is responsible for submitting as-built drawings to the owner at the start of the project.

One advantage of a Design/Bid/Build delivery method is known project costs before construction begins.

Which of the following is true of a GMP contract?

Match the letter in the project control chart shown in the figure with the corresponding item in the following. -Upper management: Final decisions and revisions before implementation

Owner involvement is highest during which project phase?

Site selection and financing would usually be the responsibility of the????

The construction manager prepares a ???? estimate for the purposes of evaluation, subcontractor bids, productivity analysis, and so on.

Which of the following would be considered an external factor that might affect a project's success?

The field office would typically accomplish which of the following tasks?

Which of the following would have the most impact on reducing job-site accidents?

In a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) contract, costs above the GMP are covered by the owner.

Which category of construction is the largest?

Identify in which listed project phase each following project activity would normally occur. Use each phase once only. -Prepare addenda for pricing

The Construction Industry

Project Participants

Organizing and Leading the Construction Project

Project Delivery Methods

Project Chronology

Construction Services During Design

Bidding and Procurement

Construction and Closeout

Estimating Project Costs

Project Planning and Scheduling

Controlling Project Cost, Time, and Quality

Job Site Administration

Construction Law

Construction Safety and Health

Filters