Question 1

Which category of construction would typically be contracted out as design/build?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

A structural engineer is responsible for locating a building on a site and identifying the correct setbacks and elevations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Identify in which listed project phase each following project activity would normally occur. Use each phase once only.
-Identify long-lead items

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

Question 4

The use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) would be of prime importance in which aspect of a safety program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employee orientation 
B)  Personal protection devices 
C)  Hazard communication 
D)  Toolbox meeting 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Employee orientation 
B)  Personal protection devices 
C)  Hazard communication 
D)  Toolbox meeting 
E)  All of the above

Question 5

Cost indices reflect changes in cost over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following would not be classified as a direct cost?

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 7

Career opportunities as a construction professional would not include????

Accepted Answer

A)  Estimator 
B)  Scheduler 
C)  Field superintendent 
D)  Specification writer 
E)  Purchasing agent 
A)  Estimator 
B)  Scheduler 
C)  Field superintendent 
D)  Specification writer 
E)  Purchasing agent

Question 8

Which of the project types listed would most frequently use a construction management arrangement?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Match the description with the terms listed.Terms may be used only once.
-States requirements and procedures for responsive bid

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 10

Which of the following situations requires a change order?

Accepted Answer

A)  Change in owner's scope of work 
B)  Significant change in subsurface conditions 
C)  Design error or omission 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Change in owner's scope of work 
B)  Significant change in subsurface conditions 
C)  Design error or omission 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

Identify in which listed project phase each following project activity would normally occur. Use each phase once only.
-Submit as-built drawings

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

Question 12

Dams, highways, and bridges would be classified as what type of project?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Drawings and specifications are the output of what stage of a project?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Value engineering is normally the responsibility of which team member?

Accepted Answer

A)  Owner 
B)  Architect 
C)  Project manager 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Owner 
B)  Architect 
C)  Project manager 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

The ????section of the bid package might include information concerning provisions for water and other utilities, sanitation equipment, or storage areas.

Accepted Answer

A)  Construction contract 
B)  Owner-furnished items 
C)  General conditions 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Construction contract 
B)  Owner-furnished items 
C)  General conditions 
D)  None of the above

Question 16

Match the description with the terms listed.Terms may be used only once.
-Documents official start of project

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 17

Final as-built drawings are submitted to????

Accepted Answer

A)  Give the architect more work 
B)  Keep records for later maintenance 
C)  Prepare for later renovations or additions 
D)  Both B & C 
A)  Give the architect more work 
B)  Keep records for later maintenance 
C)  Prepare for later renovations or additions 
D)  Both B & C

Question 18

Which of the following is not typically a support staff responsibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Accounting 
B)  Marketing 
C)  Field supervision 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Accounting 
B)  Marketing 
C)  Field supervision 
D)  None of the above

Question 19

Identify the person responsible for the following aspects of a project.
-Financing

Accepted Answer

A)  Owner 
B)  Architect 
C)  Construction manager 
D)  All involved 
A)  Owner 
B)  Architect 
C)  Construction manager 
D)  All involved

Question 20

Identify in which listed project phase each following project activity would normally occur. Use each phase once only.
-Finalize permit procedural flow

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

Which category of construction would typically be contracted out as design/build?

A structural engineer is responsible for locating a building on a site and identifying the correct setbacks and elevations.

Identify in which listed project phase each following project activity would normally occur. Use each phase once only. -Identify long-lead items

The use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) would be of prime importance in which aspect of a safety program?

Cost indices reflect changes in cost over time.

Which of the following would not be classified as a direct cost?

Career opportunities as a construction professional would not include????

Which of the project types listed would most frequently use a construction management arrangement?

Match the description with the terms listed.Terms may be used only once. -States requirements and procedures for responsive bid

Which of the following situations requires a change order?

Identify in which listed project phase each following project activity would normally occur. Use each phase once only. -Submit as-built drawings

Dams, highways, and bridges would be classified as what type of project?

Drawings and specifications are the output of what stage of a project?

Value engineering is normally the responsibility of which team member?

The ????section of the bid package might include information concerning provisions for water and other utilities, sanitation equipment, or storage areas.

Match the description with the terms listed.Terms may be used only once. -Documents official start of project

Final as-built drawings are submitted to????

Which of the following is not typically a support staff responsibility?

Identify the person responsible for the following aspects of a project. -Financing

Identify in which listed project phase each following project activity would normally occur. Use each phase once only. -Finalize permit procedural flow

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

Which category of construction would typically be contracted out as design/build?

A structural engineer is responsible for locating a building on a site and identifying the correct setbacks and elevations.

Identify in which listed project phase each following project activity would normally occur. Use each phase once only. -Identify long-lead items

The use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) would be of prime importance in which aspect of a safety program?

Cost indices reflect changes in cost over time.

Which of the following would not be classified as a direct cost?

Career opportunities as a construction professional would not include????

Which of the project types listed would most frequently use a construction management arrangement?

Match the description with the terms listed.Terms may be used only once. -States requirements and procedures for responsive bid

Which of the following situations requires a change order?

Identify in which listed project phase each following project activity would normally occur. Use each phase once only. -Submit as-built drawings

Dams, highways, and bridges would be classified as what type of project?

Drawings and specifications are the output of what stage of a project?

Value engineering is normally the responsibility of which team member?

The ????section of the bid package might include information concerning provisions for water and other utilities, sanitation equipment, or storage areas.

Match the description with the terms listed.Terms may be used only once. -Documents official start of project

Final as-built drawings are submitted to????

Which of the following is not typically a support staff responsibility?

Identify the person responsible for the following aspects of a project. -Financing

Identify in which listed project phase each following project activity would normally occur. Use each phase once only. -Finalize permit procedural flow

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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