Question 1

Which of the following estimating methods is the most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) unit-price estimate 
B) systems estimate 
C) order-of-magnitude estimate 
D) occupancy-based estimate 
A) unit-price estimate 
B) systems estimate 
C) order-of-magnitude estimate 
D) occupancy-based estimate A

Question 2

Major renovations are usually done on a __________ cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) 3-year 
B) 6-year 
C) 12- to 15-year 
D) 40- to 50-year 
A) 3-year 
B) 6-year 
C) 12- to 15-year 
D) 40- to 50-year C

Question 3

Why is it a good idea to hire design professionals for all but the very smallest renovation projects?

Accepted Answer

A) Designers know about the most current construction materials and technology. 
B) Designers can provide the documents needed by local building officials. 
C) Designers can make sure the renovation meets building code requirements. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Designers know about the most current construction materials and technology. 
B) Designers can provide the documents needed by local building officials. 
C) Designers can make sure the renovation meets building code requirements. 
D) All of the above. D

Question 4

A good source of sample construction contracts is:

Accepted Answer

A) the American Institute of Architects (AI
A) . 
B) Contracts R Us (Internet). 
C) the Compendium of Sample Contracts, published by the American Contractors Association. 
D) the Construction Society of the United States. 
A) the American Institute of Architects (AI
A) . 
B) Contracts R Us (Internet). 
C) the Compendium of Sample Contracts, published by the American Contractors Association. 
D) the Construction Society of the United States.

Question 5

Equipment or materials that are functionally, operationally, and aesthetically equivalent to higher-priced items made by different manufacturers are called:

Accepted Answer

A) copy-cat goods. 
B) proxies. 
C) makeshift goods. 
D) knock-offs. 
A) copy-cat goods. 
B) proxies. 
C) makeshift goods. 
D) knock-offs.

Question 6

A facility life-cycle cost study is a:

Accepted Answer

A) set of drawings illustrating the construction phases involved in a complete gutting of a space. 
B) periodic, rigorous evaluation of a property, usually by the property's general manager and the owner's representative or asset manager, regarding the property's current market position. 
C) space-by-space schedule of the projected renovation needs for a given building over a very long time horizon (such as 20 to 30 years). 
D) booklet prepared by the property's managers, showing the costs involved in upgrading the property's technical systems (front office accounting system, fire-suppression system, and so on) over time (typically 15 to 20 years). 
A) set of drawings illustrating the construction phases involved in a complete gutting of a space. 
B) periodic, rigorous evaluation of a property, usually by the property's general manager and the owner's representative or asset manager, regarding the property's current market position. 
C) space-by-space schedule of the projected renovation needs for a given building over a very long time horizon (such as 20 to 30 years). 
D) booklet prepared by the property's managers, showing the costs involved in upgrading the property's technical systems (front office accounting system, fire-suppression system, and so on) over time (typically 15 to 20 years).

Question 7

The property's renovation manager should clarify the contractor's responsibilities for cleaning up areas of the hotel where construction work was done before signing the:

Accepted Answer

A) Certificate of Occupancy. 
B) construction contract. 
C) Certificate of Substantial Completion. 
D) contractor's clean-up waiver. 
A) Certificate of Occupancy. 
B) construction contract. 
C) Certificate of Substantial Completion. 
D) contractor's clean-up waiver.

Question 8

Which of the following places the four phases of the design process in the proper order (from phase 1 to phase 4)?

Accepted Answer

A) construction documents, conceptual design, design development, schematic design 
B) conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documents 
C) design development, conceptual design, schematic design, construction documents 
D) schematic design, conceptual design, construction documents, design development 
A) construction documents, conceptual design, design development, schematic design 
B) conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documents 
C) design development, conceptual design, schematic design, construction documents 
D) schematic design, conceptual design, construction documents, design development

Question 9

What is a punch list?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a list, prepared at the beginning of a renovation project, that identifies for the contractor which jobs are most critical to the renovation's success. 
B) It is a list, prepared at the end of a renovation project, which identifies construction work that does not conform to contract specifications. 
C) It is a list, prepared by the designer one year after the renovation project is completed, which identifies for the contractor any work that has demonstrated partial or complete structural failure during the year. 
D) It is a list, prepared by the contractor at the beginning of the renovation project, which identifies for the hotel owner those portions of the renovation design that do not meet local or national building codes. 
A) It is a list, prepared at the beginning of a renovation project, that identifies for the contractor which jobs are most critical to the renovation's success. 
B) It is a list, prepared at the end of a renovation project, which identifies construction work that does not conform to contract specifications. 
C) It is a list, prepared by the designer one year after the renovation project is completed, which identifies for the contractor any work that has demonstrated partial or complete structural failure during the year. 
D) It is a list, prepared by the contractor at the beginning of the renovation project, which identifies for the hotel owner those portions of the renovation design that do not meet local or national building codes.

Question 10

With a design/build contract:

Accepted Answer

A) the owner serves as the renovation designer, with construction performed by in-house staff. 
B) the construction contractor serves as the designer as well as the builder. 
C) the designer provides designs to the contractor that constructs the project. 
D) none of the above. 
A) the owner serves as the renovation designer, with construction performed by in-house staff. 
B) the construction contractor serves as the designer as well as the builder. 
C) the designer provides designs to the contractor that constructs the project. 
D) none of the above.

Which of the following estimating methods is the most accurate?

Major renovations are usually done on a __________ cycle.

Why is it a good idea to hire design professionals for all but the very smallest renovation projects?

A good source of sample construction contracts is:

Equipment or materials that are functionally, operationally, and aesthetically equivalent to higher-priced items made by different manufacturers are called:

A facility life-cycle cost study is a:

The property's renovation manager should clarify the contractor's responsibilities for cleaning up areas of the hotel where construction work was done before signing the:

Which of the following places the four phases of the design process in the proper order (from phase 1 to phase 4)?

What is a punch list?

With a design/build contract:

The Role, Cost, and Management of Hospitality Facilities

Hospitality Facilites Management Tools, Techniques, and Trends

Environmental and Sustainability Management

Safety and Secuiryt Systems

Water and Wasterwater Systems

Electrical Systems

Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Systems

Lighting Systems

Laundry Systems

Building Structure, Finishes, and Site

Lodging Planning and Design

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Exam 12: Renovation and Capital Projects

Which of the following estimating methods is the most accurate?

Major renovations are usually done on a __________ cycle.

Why is it a good idea to hire design professionals for all but the very smallest renovation projects?

A good source of sample construction contracts is:

Equipment or materials that are functionally, operationally, and aesthetically equivalent to higher-priced items made by different manufacturers are called:

A facility life-cycle cost study is a:

The property's renovation manager should clarify the contractor's responsibilities for cleaning up areas of the hotel where construction work was done before signing the:

Which of the following places the four phases of the design process in the proper order (from phase 1 to phase 4)?

What is a punch list?

With a design/build contract:

The Role, Cost, and Management of Hospitality Facilities

Hospitality Facilites Management Tools, Techniques, and Trends

Environmental and Sustainability Management

Safety and Secuiryt Systems

Water and Wasterwater Systems

Electrical Systems

Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Systems

Lighting Systems

Laundry Systems

Building Structure, Finishes, and Site

Lodging Planning and Design

Filters