Question 1

The CSI Masterformat 2004 includes ????divisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  50 
B)  12 
C)  8 
D)  6 
A)  50 
B)  12 
C)  8 
D)  6

Question 2

In comparison to other industries, the construction industry is high in assets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following trades is not considered a specialty contractor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Piledriver 
B)  Mason 
C)  Carpenter 
D)  Surveyor 
E)  Electrician 
A)  Piledriver 
B)  Mason 
C)  Carpenter 
D)  Surveyor 
E)  Electrician

Question 4

Identify the person responsible for the following aspects of a project.
-Prequalification of specialty subcontractors

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

A good construction manager has strong ????skills.

Accepted Answer

A)  Technical 
B)  Personal 
C)  Managerial 
D)  Negotiation 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Technical 
B)  Personal 
C)  Managerial 
D)  Negotiation 
E)  All of the above

Question 6

A contractor will front-end load a project to????

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 7

The advantage(s) of a Design/Bid/Build contractual arrangement is (are)????

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduced project time 
B)  Non-adversary relationships among participants 
C)  Known project cost before construction 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Reduced project time 
B)  Non-adversary relationships among participants 
C)  Known project cost before construction 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

The process of identifying and evaluating contractors for a bid list is called ????

Accepted Answer

A)  Prequalification 
B)  Forecasting 
C)  Fast tracking 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Prequalification 
B)  Forecasting 
C)  Fast tracking 
D)  None of the above

Question 9

The purpose of a toolbox meeting is to discuss ????

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 10

The ????usually prepares fair cost estimates

Accepted Answer

A)  Construction manager 
B)  Owner 
C)  Architect 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Construction manager 
B)  Owner 
C)  Architect 
D)  None of the above

Question 11

In the construction management approach, the construction manger usually guarantees the overall price and quality of the work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The???? has the final say in decisions regarding local codes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Building inspector 
B)  Construction manager 
C)  Project architect 
D)  Owner 
A)  Building inspector 
B)  Construction manager 
C)  Project architect 
D)  Owner

Question 13

The ????estimate would be prepared during a project's conceptual phase.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rough order of magnitude 
B)  Fair cost 
C)  Definitive 
D)  Bid 
A)  Rough order of magnitude 
B)  Fair cost 
C)  Definitive 
D)  Bid

Question 14

The term fast track means????

Accepted Answer

A)  Design/build 
B)  Construction starts before the design is complete 
C)  Cost plus fixed fee 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Design/build 
B)  Construction starts before the design is complete 
C)  Cost plus fixed fee 
D)  None of the above

Question 15

A construction network schedule shows????

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 16

In which of the design phases listed would cost savings ideas be most easily implemented and have the greatest potential for project cost savings?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conceptual 
B)  Detailed design 
C)  Procurement 
D)  All phases have equal potential 
A)  Conceptual 
B)  Detailed design 
C)  Procurement 
D)  All phases have equal potential

Question 17

Match the description with the terms listed.Terms may be used only once.
-Indicates number of people and equipment on job

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 18

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Identify in which listed project phase each following project activity would normally occur. Use each phase once only.
-Prequalify trade contractors

Accepted Answer

A)  Conceptual planning 
B)  Schematic design 
C)  Design development 
D)  Construction documents 
E)  Bidding and award 
A)  Conceptual planning 
B)  Schematic design 
C)  Design development 
D)  Construction documents 
E)  Bidding and award

Question 20

Which curve listed would best serve as the basis for a contractor's accounts payable (A/P)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cost 
B)  Production 
C)  Schedule of values 
D)  Cash requirements 
E)  Income 
A)  Cost 
B)  Production 
C)  Schedule of values 
D)  Cash requirements 
E)  Income

The CSI Masterformat 2004 includes ????divisions.

In comparison to other industries, the construction industry is high in assets.

Which of the following trades is not considered a specialty contractor?

Identify the person responsible for the following aspects of a project. -Prequalification of specialty subcontractors

A good construction manager has strong ????skills.

A contractor will front-end load a project to????

The advantage(s) of a Design/Bid/Build contractual arrangement is (are)????

The process of identifying and evaluating contractors for a bid list is called ????

The purpose of a toolbox meeting is to discuss ????

The ????usually prepares fair cost estimates

In the construction management approach, the construction manger usually guarantees the overall price and quality of the work.

The???? has the final say in decisions regarding local codes.

The ????estimate would be prepared during a project's conceptual phase.

The term fast track means????

A construction network schedule shows????

In which of the design phases listed would cost savings ideas be most easily implemented and have the greatest potential for project cost savings?

Match the description with the terms listed.Terms may be used only once. -Indicates number of people and equipment on job

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.

Identify in which listed project phase each following project activity would normally occur. Use each phase once only. -Prequalify trade contractors

Which curve listed would best serve as the basis for a contractor's accounts payable (A/P)?

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

The CSI Masterformat 2004 includes ????divisions.

In comparison to other industries, the construction industry is high in assets.

Which of the following trades is not considered a specialty contractor?

Identify the person responsible for the following aspects of a project. -Prequalification of specialty subcontractors

A good construction manager has strong ????skills.

A contractor will front-end load a project to????

The advantage(s) of a Design/Bid/Build contractual arrangement is (are)????

The process of identifying and evaluating contractors for a bid list is called ????

The purpose of a toolbox meeting is to discuss ????

The ????usually prepares fair cost estimates

In the construction management approach, the construction manger usually guarantees the overall price and quality of the work.

The???? has the final say in decisions regarding local codes.

The ????estimate would be prepared during a project's conceptual phase.

The term fast track means????

A construction network schedule shows????

In which of the design phases listed would cost savings ideas be most easily implemented and have the greatest potential for project cost savings?

Match the description with the terms listed.Terms may be used only once. -Indicates number of people and equipment on job

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.

Identify in which listed project phase each following project activity would normally occur. Use each phase once only. -Prequalify trade contractors

Which curve listed would best serve as the basis for a contractor's accounts payable (A/P)?

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