Question 1

Learning curve and work schedule studies would be used in estimating the???? of an estimate.

Accepted Answer

A)  Money component 
B)  Productivity component 
C)  Both $A$ and $B$ 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Money component 
B)  Productivity component 
C)  Both $A$ and $B$ 
D)  None of the above

Question 2

Match the letter in the project control chart shown in the figure with the corresponding item in the following.
  
-External factors

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

One advantage of the design/build approach is that usually a firm project cost is established before construction begins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Match the description with the terms listed.Terms may be used only once.
-Defines conditions applicable to all contracts awarded

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 5

Match the type of schedule listed with the description following. Schedule types may be used more than once.
-Would be used for a summary report to the owner

Accepted Answer

A)  Activity on arrow (AO
A)  
B)  Activity on node (AON) 
C)  Matrix 
D)  Bar chart 
A)  Activity on arrow (AO
A)  
B)  Activity on node (AON) 
C)  Matrix 
D)  Bar chart

Question 6

Match the type of schedule listed with the description following. Schedule types may be used more than once.
-Could also be termed precedent notation

Accepted Answer

A)  Activity on arrow (AO
A)  
B)  Activity on node (AON) 
C)  Matrix 
D)  Bar chart 
A)  Activity on arrow (AO
A)  
B)  Activity on node (AON) 
C)  Matrix 
D)  Bar chart

Question 7

The developer of a 40-story high-rise office building desires the shortest possible construction time. What contractual arrangement would be best?

Accepted Answer

A)  Construction management 
B)  Design/build 
C)  Design/bid/build 
D)  Either A or B 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Construction management 
B)  Design/build 
C)  Design/bid/build 
D)  Either A or B 
E)  None of the above

Question 8

Construction managers are usually hired in a professional capacity, as are architects and engineers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Identify the person responsible for the following aspects of a project.
-Drawings and specifications

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Cost codes are used for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)  To track long-lead 1.s 
B)  To accurately report actual field costs 
C)  To efficiently retrieve company cost data 
D)  All of the above 
A)  To track long-lead 1.s 
B)  To accurately report actual field costs 
C)  To efficiently retrieve company cost data 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

In a Design/Bid/Build arrangement, a (an) ????contract is most likely used between a general contractor and an owner.

Accepted Answer

A)  PCM 
B)  Owner-build 
C)  Lump sum 
D)  Turnkey 
A)  PCM 
B)  Owner-build 
C)  Lump sum 
D)  Turnkey

Question 12

If an owner has only a fixed amount to spend and would not build a project if its cost would exceed this amount, construction management would be the preferred delivery method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Unlike the high-technology industry, the construction industry does not place much emphasis on R & D.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match the description with the terms listed.Terms may be used only once.
-Tracks submittals

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 15

When compared to other delivery method options, which of the following is not considered an advantage of Design/Bid/Build delivery?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is historically accepted 
B)  Project cost is fixed 
C)  Design/construction time is shortest 
D)  Owner has least involvement 
A)  It is historically accepted 
B)  Project cost is fixed 
C)  Design/construction time is shortest 
D)  Owner has least involvement

Question 16

Traditionally, concept and feasibility studies are handled by the????

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

The ????section of a bid package defines the technical requirements, scope, and quality of the project.

Accepted Answer

A)  Construction contract 
B)  General conditions 
C)  Special conditions 
D)  Specifications, addenda, and drawings 
A)  Construction contract 
B)  General conditions 
C)  Special conditions 
D)  Specifications, addenda, and drawings

Question 18

Which conclusion is correct based on the following figure?

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 19

Identify in which listed project phase each following project activity would normally occur. Use each phase once only.
-Approve trade contractor progress payments

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 20

Construction management is superior to Design/Bid/Build approaches at addressing which of the following concerns?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased government regulations 
B)  Larger projects 
C)  Increased organizational size 
D)  Increased organizational complexity 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Increased government regulations 
B)  Larger projects 
C)  Increased organizational size 
D)  Increased organizational complexity 
E)  All of the above

Learning curve and work schedule studies would be used in estimating the???? of an estimate.

Match the letter in the project control chart shown in the figure with the corresponding item in the following. -External factors

One advantage of the design/build approach is that usually a firm project cost is established before construction begins.

Match the description with the terms listed.Terms may be used only once. -Defines conditions applicable to all contracts awarded

Match the type of schedule listed with the description following. Schedule types may be used more than once. -Would be used for a summary report to the owner

Match the type of schedule listed with the description following. Schedule types may be used more than once. -Could also be termed precedent notation

The developer of a 40-story high-rise office building desires the shortest possible construction time. What contractual arrangement would be best?

Construction managers are usually hired in a professional capacity, as are architects and engineers.

Identify the person responsible for the following aspects of a project. -Drawings and specifications

Cost codes are used for which of the following reasons?

In a Design/Bid/Build arrangement, a (an) ????contract is most likely used between a general contractor and an owner.

If an owner has only a fixed amount to spend and would not build a project if its cost would exceed this amount, construction management would be the preferred delivery method.

Unlike the high-technology industry, the construction industry does not place much emphasis on R & D.

Match the description with the terms listed.Terms may be used only once. -Tracks submittals

When compared to other delivery method options, which of the following is not considered an advantage of Design/Bid/Build delivery?

Traditionally, concept and feasibility studies are handled by the????

The ????section of a bid package defines the technical requirements, scope, and quality of the project.

Which conclusion is correct based on the following figure?

Identify in which listed project phase each following project activity would normally occur. Use each phase once only. -Approve trade contractor progress payments

Construction management is superior to Design/Bid/Build approaches at addressing which of the following concerns?

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

Learning curve and work schedule studies would be used in estimating the???? of an estimate.

Match the letter in the project control chart shown in the figure with the corresponding item in the following. -External factors

One advantage of the design/build approach is that usually a firm project cost is established before construction begins.

Match the description with the terms listed.Terms may be used only once. -Defines conditions applicable to all contracts awarded

Match the type of schedule listed with the description following. Schedule types may be used more than once. -Would be used for a summary report to the owner

Match the type of schedule listed with the description following. Schedule types may be used more than once. -Could also be termed precedent notation

The developer of a 40-story high-rise office building desires the shortest possible construction time. What contractual arrangement would be best?

Construction managers are usually hired in a professional capacity, as are architects and engineers.

Identify the person responsible for the following aspects of a project. -Drawings and specifications

Cost codes are used for which of the following reasons?

In a Design/Bid/Build arrangement, a (an) ????contract is most likely used between a general contractor and an owner.

If an owner has only a fixed amount to spend and would not build a project if its cost would exceed this amount, construction management would be the preferred delivery method.

Unlike the high-technology industry, the construction industry does not place much emphasis on R & D.

Match the description with the terms listed.Terms may be used only once. -Tracks submittals

When compared to other delivery method options, which of the following is not considered an advantage of Design/Bid/Build delivery?

Traditionally, concept and feasibility studies are handled by the????

The ????section of a bid package defines the technical requirements, scope, and quality of the project.

Which conclusion is correct based on the following figure?

Identify in which listed project phase each following project activity would normally occur. Use each phase once only. -Approve trade contractor progress payments

Construction management is superior to Design/Bid/Build approaches at addressing which of the following concerns?

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