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1.
A project schedule has been updated. The activity placement of spread footing concrete was originally scheduled to begin as early as day 10. The activity duration is 4 days. The actual start day was day 12. The original schedule had calculated total float of 7 days for this activity. The recalculated total float for the activity, when updated, would be a.
2 days b.
5 days c.
6 days d.
9 days 2.
The purpose of retainage is to encourage the general contractor to? a.
Submit payment request on time b.
Complete project per contract 3.
A ‘
place concrete’ activity requires the placement of 2080 cubic yards. If the individual production rate is 2 cubic yards per work hour per person, with a 10-person crew and 8 hour workday, how many days are needed to complete this activity? a.
13 b.
26 c.
104 d.
130 4.
What method is used to calculate activity duration? a.
Daily production rate divided by plan quantity b.
Plan quantity divided by crew rate c.
Plan quantity divided by daily production rate d.
Plan quantity dived by labor unit cost 5.
Which of the following can be identified from the initial schedule of values? a.
Vendors working on the project b.
Contractors proposed breakdown of the project cost c.
Profit margin of the applicant d.
Quality of work in place 6.
The architect has approved the rerouting of an HVAC through concrete slabs in a building. To insure that activities are coordinated, a meeting should be called by the field supervisor and the a.
HVAC subcontractor only b.
HVAC subcontractor and all other subcontractors c.
HVAC subcontractor and all other affected subcontractors d.
HVAC subcontractor and the architect engineer 7.
Concrete to be poured for 10 footings are 5 feet wide by 5 feet long by 2 feet deep. How many cubic yards of concrete should the estimate be for this pour, using a 10%waste factor. a.
14.8 b.
16.3 c.
18.5 d.
20.3 8.
A topographical map is a drawing showing? a.
Subsurface soil conditions b.
A general profile view of the site c.
Contour lines and elevations d.
Cross sections along the length of the project.
9.
The location of reinforcing steel used in a concrete member should be placed where? a.
Shear is minimal b.
Concrete is in tension c.
Concrete is in compression d.
Center axis is located. 10.
The owner’s rep observed substandard drywall patches on a general contractor’s renovation project. Which of the following should be the representative’s first course of action?
a.
Save items for punch list b.
Notify drywall finisher of the problem c.
Tell painter not to accept patched walls. d.
Notify general contractors superintend of problem. 11.
A contract for a project contains a liquidated damages clause. The project is under compensable delay for 4 days. In addition, rain caused another 5-day non-compensable delay. How should the delay be handled? a.
The contractor should assume the costs of the 5-day delay less the cost owed by the owner for the 4 day delay b.
Since both delays have caused an explanation of the completion date, contractor should be liable to the owner for the costs for a total delay of 9 days. c.
The contractor should request a 5-day time extension due to the rain, and should be compensated for the 4 days compensable delay by the owner d.
The costs delay is overridden by the delay due to the rain. The owner is relieved of compensable delay, and the contractor should assume the costs of 5 days delay. 12.
Which of the following is required for an employee to operate a powder operated tool? a.
Drivers licence b.
Contract terms c.
Completed training card d.
Osha ten hour card 13.
A contingency fund would be used for? a.
Unknown conditions b.
Stipulated price increase c.
Purchase of backup equipment d.
Concrete quantities taken from the drawings 14.
The uniform construction code is an area of a.
Material suppliers b.
Subcontractor services c.
Federal subcontractors d.
Contract in excess of 1 million dollars 15.
Assume the elevated slab is designed for 100psf. The pipe subcontractor requests permission of the site superintend to use a mobile scissor lift on a elevated slab. The lift has a contact area of 30”X60”. It weighs 1,100lbs and has a load capacity of 500lbs. what action should the site superintendent take? a.
Allow use of the lift b.
Deny use of the lift c.
Refer the problem to the architect d.
Refer the problem to the designer of the lift 16.
The baseline schedule or target should be maintained in order to analyse the? a.
Variance in progress of the project b.
Float time is the current schedule c.
Critical path d.
Co
rrelative effect of the “leach”
17.
A project bid comes in over budget. The architect might request proposal from some, or all of the bidders to suggest ways to reduce costs without degrading the quality of the project. What term describes this accurately? a.
Value engineering b.
Cost engineering c.
Price engineering d.
Quality control 18.
A portable ladder is being set up. The distance between the ground and the first floor is 16ft. according to OSHA, what is the minimum ladder extension required above the area? a.
1ft b.
2ft c.
3ft d.
6ft 19.
If a masonry contractor has been given a back charge by a general contractor, what does this mean? a.
The general contractor has given the masonry contractor a credit for extra work performed in the field b.
The general contractor is asking the masonry contractor to bill for work completed before a contract is signed c.
The general contractor is charged for faulty work that needed repair on the project that was completed two weeks earlier d.
The general contractor is deducting a sum of money from the mason
ry contractor’s contract amount
20.
In the following diagram, what are the appropriate total board feet of lumber required for the structure illustrated. a.
11 b.
20 c.
30 d.
240 21.
The “A C” stamped on a plywood panel demonstrates
a.
Intended use b.
Veneer grade c.
Veneer thickness d.
Exposure durability 22.
the horizontal roof drain conductors installed above finished ceiling require insulation to prevent damage to the a.
Ceiling caused by condensation b.
Ceiling caused by leaking piping c.
Piping caused by freezing storm water d.
Piping caused by condensation. 23.
What is the allowable Maximum height of an open sided floor before fall protection measures must be provided for workers? a.
3ft b.
6ft c.
10ft d.
15ft 8ft 2ft 2”x 4” (TYP)
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24.
Which of the following projects have the highest potential profit for the contractor? a.
A competitive bid on a new school where there are fifteen other bids b.
A job where the contractor would be the construction manager with a fixed fee c.
A job to bid on a new highway project built through an open field with only four other competitors d.
A project which includes responsibility for the design, building, fencing, and leasing of a new office building. 25.
Rigging is being connected to a piece of equipment that will be lifted to a roof approximately 35ft high. How will slings lifting capacity be affected, using a low-sitting 29º angle instead of 45º angle? a.
The loading will be safer b.
The loading on the sling will be reduced c.
The loading in the wire rope will decrease d.
The loading on the sling will increase 26.
Building codes typically account for the fact that light wood framing is highly combustible by requiring a.
Thick lumber b.
Fire resistant material c.
Fire walls and fire stops d.
Type MR drywalls (Green Board) 27.
What is the major reason for using tempered glass? a.
Is temperature resistance b.
Safely breaks into small pieces c.
Has insulation qualities d.
Has decorative qualities 28.
Material was appropriately ordered with sufficient lead time to be available on the site when needed; however, the vendor delivered the material three weeks late. Which of the following activities was poorly practiced by the contractor? a.
Expediting b.
Purchasing c.
Receiving d.
Shipping 29.
The construction contract requires the contractor to submit a complete schedule. This draft so far includes work activities, their duration, and milestones. Which of the following other information is necessary to develop this schedule? a.
OSHA inspections b.
Procurement of long lead items c.
Schedule of values d.
List of payment application document. 30.
In creating a schedule, which of the following occurs first? a.
Develop the logic b.
Perform the duration calculations c.
Identify the activities b. Input the information into the network. 31.
Who is responsible for inspecting for safety risks on a project prior to operation? a.
Project superintend b.
Company safety officer c.
Structural steel Forman d.
Designated competent person. 32.
What format is based on the CSI conceptual estimating systems? a.
Uniformat b.
Section format
c.
Master format d.
Project Manuel format 33.
What is the best action for a contractor to take concerning a project that is one month behind schedule due to incomplete and late architectural drawings? a.
Work overtime to meet the completion date and not bid for the premium time. b.
Updated the schedule and notify the owner of the options and associated costs c.
Inform all subs that the schedule must be made and extra compensation will be paid d.
Create a revised construction schedule with the assistance of the architect 34.
When the start of one activity depends on the completion of the preceding activity, the relationship on a logic network of the two activities is a a.
Finish to Finish b.
Finish to Start c.
Start to Finish d.
Start to Start 35.
To conduct an effective team meeting, it is best to a.
Develop an agenda for own use only b.
Develop a list of topics for the agenda at the begging of the meeting so that everyone has input. c.
Hand out an agenda and see the team member has it prior to the meeting so they can come prepared. d.
Develop an agenda and see that team members have it prior to the meeting so they can come prepared 36.
A light fixture slides of the electrical subcontractors scaffolding in the lobby of a new bank building. The result is several hundred dollars in damage to the floor finish. Workers below could have been hit by the falling fixture. Which of the following is the best course of action to take? a.
Proceed with electrical installation after the subcontractor has cleaned the area b.
Ensure presence of OSHA approved railing, toeboarding and netting on all scaffolds c.
Deduct cost of damage from the flooring contractors next pay request proceed with electrical work d.
Issue a verbal warning to the subcontractor and let him proceed 37.
Given an account with 6,000lbs of rebar an installation rate of 0.02 work hours per pound, and a labor budget of $ 2400. What is the cost per hour? a.
$2.50 b.
$20.00 c.
$30.00 d.
$120.00 38.
Which of the following is MOST important when preparing a bid for site work? a.
Establish the available resource b.
Reviewing the legal description of the property c.
Contacting material suppliers for the latest pricing d.
Verifying conditions by means of site visit 39.
If the contractor is making a claim under the different site conditions (DSC) clause, which of the following must be proven? a.
Contractor visited the site b.
Contractor indemnified the owner c.
Contractor developed and updated the schedule d.
Contractor planned for the disruption in the schedule 40.
Which of the following is a primary advantage to a contractor in a joint venture for construction of a project as compared to a legal partnership? a.
The entities remain separately controlled for other operations. b.
All operations of the entities are combined c.
Both entities are responsible for all decisions d.
Liability and risk are automatically reduced
41.
Which of the following is used to determine the dew point at varying temperatures? a.
Barometer b.
Hydrometer c.
Psychometric chart d.
Nuclear Gauge 42.
If an accident occurs on site because a masonry subcontractor employee is not abiding by the safety regulations, who is ultimately responsible? a.
Owner b.
GC c.
Masonry subcontractor d.
Injured subcontractors employee 43.
On masonry buildings, which of the following could be used to check vertical alignment of structural steel, elevator shafts and walls? a.
Level b.
plumb bob c.
total station d.
batter boards 44.
Five Contractors are bidding part of a job with storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water distribution. Their bids are: Contractor 1 will do storm and water for $2000. Contractor 2 will do storm for $1000. Contractor 3 will do sanitary and water for $12,000. Contractor 4 will do sanitary for $7,000 Contractor 5 will do water for $7,000 What is the lowest price for the complete job? a.
$7,000 b.
$9,000 c.
$13,000 d.
$15,000 45.
During pre-bid review of documents prepared by an engineer from another state, a bidding contractor who suspects that the design provided does not meet the state building code should. a.
Change the engineer design to meet the code. b.
Qualify the bid as not per code but bid the design c.
Confirm design meets local code. d.
Bid low and get the job, and the engineer will pay for the upgrade. 46.
When completing a certificate of substantial completion list, which of the following must be attached to the form? a.
Final change order b.
Final release of liens c.
List of uncompleted work d.
Requisition for final payments 47.
The Most important reason that knowledge and understanding of cash flow is critical to construction company management is to assure a.
Profitability b.
What the company maintains liquidity c.
That receivables are collected d.
An increased credit line 48.
What is the general contractor required to do when material is purchased “FOB job site”?
a.
Insure material prior to delivery b.
Send an employee to pick up the material c.
Unload the material that the supplier delivers to the job site d.
Transport material to the job site from the manufactures facility.
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49.
As required by safety codes, the type and rating of doors installed in a multi-tenant office building are determined by the a.
National Fire Protection Agency b.
American Institute of Architects c.
National society of Professional Engineers d.
OSHA 50.
What is Retainage? a.
An amount assessed for late completion of the job b.
An amount received for the final payment. c.
A fixed amount included in the estimate for a specification d.
The difference between the gross earned and the amount paid to the contract 51.
What is the actual size (thickness and Width) of a 2x8 board? a.
1-
1/2” thick by
7-
1/4” wide
b.
1-
1/2” thick by 7
-
1/2” wide
c.
2” thick by 8” wide
d.
2” wide by 8” thick
52.
Shallow foundations in the form of square spread footings are generally used to support? a.
Walls b.
Beams c.
Columns d.
Elevated slabs 53.
Which of the following is required by prevailing wage provisions of the Davis-Beacon Act? a.
All workers must be paid at prevailing union rates b.
Wages paid must not be less than wages prevailing in the locality. c.
Wages of crew leaders must be higher than prevailing rates. d.
Overtime Prevailing wage rate must be paid for more than 8 hours of work per day. 54.
Under construction management agreement, scopes of work are typically defined by the. a.
Owner b.
Architect c.
Subcontractor d.
Construction manager 55.
Fire resistance ratings of a building assembly are determined by a.
The fire department of the local governing authority. b.
A chemical analysis performed by the manufacturer c.
adding the fire resistance ratings of the components of the assembly without testing d.
Subjecting the assembly to a fire endurance test 56.
On a project estimate, which of the following items is included in a project overhead expense? a.
Field trailer b.
Home office rent c.
Estimating cost d.
Home office supplies 57.
What is the MAXIMUM allowable spacing of the wales in inches? a.
41 b.
48 c.
56 d.
59
58.
Which of the following best describes lag in precedence scheduling? a.
Imposed duration on the relationship between two activities. b.
When work can occur during a time usually designated as nonworking. c.
The difference between the forward pass and backward pass calculation d.
The latest an activity can start without delaying the early start of its successor. 59.
What is the primary purpose of the national electric code (nec)? a.
To be used by electricians as an installation manual b.
To maintain standards for certifying electricians c.
To function as a design specification for electrical materials and equipment d.
To safeguard persons and property from hazards, arising from the use of electricity. 60.
IN the following diagram of a simple loaded beam, what is the Maximum sheer in the beam? a.
10 kipps b.
20 Kipps c.
30 Kipps d.
40 Kipps 61.
Which of the following protects a prime contractor from a subcontractor who is not honouring the original bid price before a formal contract has been executed? a.
Force Majeure b.
Implied authority c.
Apparent authority d.
Promissory estoppel 62.
The national labor relations board (NLRB) is authorized to develop what types of disputes? a.
Owner-contractor b.
Architect-contractor c.
Contractor-Subcontractor d.
Organized workers-contractor 63.
When a series of red flags or a red line is placed on the ground using spray paint, what does the line symbolize? a.
Gas line below b.
Water line below c.
Electric line below d.
Hazardous material below 64.
How is free float calculated for an activity? a.
Earliest start of the next activity minus early finish of the current activity b.
Earliest finish of the activity minus earliest start of the activity c.
Earliest finish of the next activity minus earliest start of the activity d.
Latest start of the activity minus earliest start of the activity 65.
When engaged in heavy grinding of concrete where sever exposure occurs, using a diamond tip blade, which of the following would be proper protection for the face and eyes? a.
Chipping goggles and a face shield b.
Chipping goggles and spectacles P= 40K 5’
-
0”
10K 30K
20’
-
0”
c.
Goggles and spectacles d.
Welding goggles and face shield 66.
What does a “10B” rating for a fire extinguisher indicates?
a.
Capability to extinguish 10 gallons of flammable liquid b.
Capability to extinguish 10 pounds of combustible materials. c.
Capability to extinguish an electrical fire in 10 minutes d.
Capability to extinguish 10 square feet of flammable liquid spill. 67.
Air entrainment is used in concrete to a.
Strengthen concrete b.
Create a better surface appearance c.
Help evaporate excess water from curing concrete d.
Increase concrete’s resistance to freeze
-thaw damage. 68.
What type of joint primarily accommodates shrinkage of concrete slabs to prevent irregular cracks? a.
Expansion b.
control c.
Abutment d.
Keyed 69.
Which of the following documents primary purpose is to describe the materials and quality of workmanship for each construction division? a.
General conditions b.
General requirements c.
Technical specifications d.
Supplementary conditions 70.
A contract that specifies the payment terms in dollars per quantity installed is what type of contract? a.
Cost plus b.
Unit price c.
Lump sum d.
Guaranteed maximum price 71.
Which of the following is an expressed or implied promise to the owner that the product meets specifications and the contractor will remedy any defects? a.
Warranty b.
Mechanics lien c.
Performance bond d.
Promissory estoppel 72.
A progress payment application from a subcontractor should also include a.
A Notice to proceed b.
A performance bond c.
an insurance certificate d.
A conditional waiver of lien 73.
If concrete is allowed to drop freely for more than 4 feet into place, which of the following is most likely to occur? a.
Hydration speeds up b.
Water-cement ratio is changed c.
Excessive air is trapped in the concrete d.
Aggregate separates from cement-water paste 74.
In a construction management contract. The construction management firm typically has contractual relationship with the a.
Owner only b.
Owner and contractor only c.
Owner and design professional only
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Owner, contractor, and design professional 75.
Who is responsible for verification of all materials, field measurements, and field construction criteria on the shop drawings? a.
Architect b.
Engineer c.
Contractor d.
Building inspector 76.
According to Osha record keeping guidelines, which of the following is a recordable job-related incident? a.
Treatment of first degree burns b.
Application of bandages c.
Injury to an employee during an off-duty game played on an employer-controlled baseball field d.
Removal of foreign bodies embedded in the eye 77.
Which of the following is an estimated amount placed in the budget to cover future price increases in labor and materials on a long-term project? a.
Profit b.
Retainage c.
Escalation d.
Contingency 78.
Under an agency construction manager agreement. Which party holds the contracts with the trade contractors? a.
Owner b.
Architect c.
Construction manager at risk d.
Agency construction manager 79.
An ethical dilemma is present as a vendors representative offers to a.
Reduce the unit price when supplying all of the materials b.
Reduce the unit price if the superintendent hires the representatives child as a summer worker c.
Delay billing until the project is complete d.
Provide an upgrade to part of the order. 80.
The critical path of a schedule follows activities a.
With start to start relationships b.
With total float values equal to zero c.
Within the same specifications section d.
With early and late dates that are not equal 81.
A supplier who provides only materials to a project normally expects what type of agreement? a.
Subcontract b.
Design-build c.
Prime contract d.
Purchase order 82.
Who is responsible for overall construction project, planning, scheduling, and cost controls? a.
Project manger b.
Project engineer c.
Project architect d.
Project superintendent 83.
What is fast-track construction? a.
Two companies that unite for the duration b.
Construction that starts before the design c.
One company designs and the other
d.
Multiple prime contractors building the 84.
During the submittal process, if a contractor is able to procure a superior, nonconforming product of a cheaper cost, the contractor should a.
Submit a request for substitution b.
Install conforming products only c.
Call the owner for verbal approval d.
Install the nonconforming product 85.
A request for information form is used by the contractors to request a.
A change order from the owner b.
Information from subcontractors c.
Clarification of an issue from the architect d.
Information from local utility companies 86.
What information must be gathered to update the progress of a schedule a.
Early start/Finish dates and percent complete b.
Actual Start/Finish dates and percent complete c.
Late Start/finish dates and percentcomplete d.
Early start/late finish dates and percent complete 87.
Which of the following is best to determine the proper tightness of bolts in a structural steel connection? a.
Box wrench b.
Spud wrench c.
Torque wrench d.
Adjustable wrench 88.
The most common type of large scale reinforced brick masonry wall is characterized by a.
Welded wire fabric reinforcing b.
Special bricks to contain steel reinforcing c.
Two wythes separated by a continuous cavity d.
Vertical reinforcing bars grouted into hollow bricks 89.
Which of the following provides a framework for organizing the activities that make up a project? a.
Work status organization b.
Work monitoring system c.
Work breakdown structure d.
Work progression method 90.
The mechanical subcontractor on a project discovers a dimensional conflict between the mechanical and structural drawings and submits a request for information (RFI) to the general contractor. What action should be taken by then general contractor? a.
Record the request on the daily report and stop work in that area b.
Use good judgement to resolve the conflict and record the result c.
Instruct the structural drawings and proceed accordingly d.
Advise the architect of the conflict and request a decision 91.
In the competitive bidding process, which type of contract results in the most risk to the contractor? a.
Cost Plus b.
Lump Sum c.
Negotiated d.
Unit Cost 92.
The Primary purpose for identifying the critical path on the logic network is to
a.
Indicate the greatest amount of total float available b.
Identify the longest continuous path with the minimum amount of time for over all completion c.
Indicate the activities that can be delayed d.
Indicate the planned budgets to the actual budget of each activity 93.
What MUST an OSHA compliance officer do at the closing conference of an inspection? a.
Review the contractors OSHA safety requirements b.
Assess the contractors training program and training records c.
Correct apparent contractor violations d.
Advise the contractor of apparent violations 94.
Which of the following is the most expensive option when resolving disputes? a.
Litigation b.
Mitigation c.
Arbitration d.
Negotiation 95.
Which of the following best describes the relationship between construction planning and scheduling? a.
Construction planning time is usually longer than construction time. b.
Scheduling of activities cannot begin until after determining the constraints on the project c.
Planning begins after the schedule is completed d.
Planning is only used on difficult construction projects whereas scheduling is used for all projects 96.
The owners representative has the authority to a.
Supervise the contractors employees b.
Negotiate subcontractors c.
Process the payroll d.
Approve changes and/or clarify the work 97.
Which of the following are calculated by the “forward pass” through the CPM network?
a.
Early start and late start b.
Total float and free float c.
Early start early finish d.
Early start and total float 98.
Who is responsible for preparing the shop drawings? a.
Owner b.
Superintendent c.
Architect or engineer d.
Subcontractor or vendor 99.
In which of the following project phases would value engineering be implemented in the most cost effective way? a.
Design b.
Bid c.
Construction d.
Post construction 100.
When fabricated reinforcing bars are delivered to the project site, a project representative should cross-check each item a.
Before moving to the staging area b.
During unloading and storing c.
During installing d.
After installing 101.
Where is the BEST place to document material deliveries received on the site? a.
Daily report sent to the project owner b.
Daily report sent to the contractors accounting office c.
Project monthly status report
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d.
Project 102.
Information is used to determine the required contact area of a reinforced concrete footing resting in soil a.
Soil bearing capacity b.
Soil compression (Psi) c.
Concrete bearing capacity d.
Concrete compression (Psi) 103.
According to OSHA’s regulatory posting standard, which safety information must be posted at th
e site on the employee bulletin board? a.
Material safety data sheet location and safety and health protection on the job poster b.
Material Safety Data Sheets for all new chemicals and supplemental accident report c.
Supplement record of occupational injuries/illness d.
Log of occupational injuries/illness and the most 104.
The”value analysis” is a systematic evolution of a
a.
Project design to reduce the total installed cost by minimum of 50% b.
Project design to obtain the most value for every dollar of cost c.
Particular design during the planning stages of the project to reduce construction labour costs. d.
Project design to identify cheaper materials and methods of construction. 105.
The invert of a sanitary sewer line coming into a manhole is found in the a.
Civil drawings b.
Plumbing drawings c.
Mechanical drawings d.
Architectural drawings 106.
The OSHA “general Duty Clause” obligates
a.
Employees follow all safety rules and report all hazards b.
Employers to provide a workplace free from known hazards c.
Employers to respect rights of employees d.
The compliance officer to enforce OSHA regulations 107.
What is the standard unit of measurement for excavation and backfill? a.
Square yard b.
Square meter c.
Cubic foot d.
Cubic yard 108.
On unit price contracts, approval of payment requests to the owner for progress payments is based upon a.
Cost projections b.
Field-measured quantities c.
Resource loaded schedule d.
Engineers quantity estimates 109.
OSHA
’s rule
, in an opening trench excavation, what is the Maximum allowable distance of travel to an exit ladder? a.
25ft b.
50 c.
75 d.
125 110.
What stage of the management process has the greatest impact on the success of a project? a.
Planning b.
Staffing c.
Monitoring d.
implementing 111.
Which of the following must be in evidence for a contractor to be in compliance with OSHA? a.
Written safety plan
112.
The payment of a liability will a.
Decrease both assets and liabilities 113.
If a project is delayed, how quickly must the contractor give notice to the owner as outlined in the AIA A201 General conditions? a.
At the next progress meeting b.
Before substantial completion c.
Within 21 days of first occurrence d.
At the end of the job 114.
If there is a conflict escalating between two field engineers working on alternate shifts, the project managers best approach would be to a.
Listen to both sides of the issue and then make a decision 115.
An 8% grade is equivalent to what slope? a.
1:12.5 116.
A shop drawing is stamped “approved with noted correction, however, provide record copy” which of the following is the best interpretation? a.
The vendor must repeat the submittal process b.
Fabrication will be delayed until contractor approval is received c.
The vendor or subcontractor can begin delivery or fabrication d.
Fabrication must be delayed until final approval is received from the architect 117.
A piece of equipment has a book value of $10,000, a salvage value of $1,000, and an estimated life of 5 years. What is the depreciation in the beginning of the second year using the depreciation is used? a.
$1,000 b.
$1,800 c.
$2,000 d.
$11,000 118.
When is the best time in the construction project cycle to start developing a plan for project staffing requirements? a.
During the bid proposal process 119.
When reviewing subcontractors financial, which of the following information would be found on the income statement? a.
Income and expenses for the fiscal year b.
Assets and income for the fiscal year c.
Only income for the fiscal year d.
Only checks written and receive and cash paid and received during the fiscal year 120.
Soil compacted at its “optimum moisture” content will result in?
a.
Increased compaction effort, the greatest weight per volume ratio, and reduced settlement b.
Reduced compaction effort, the greatest weight per volume ratio, and reduced settlement. c.
Increased compaction effort because the soil changes from solid to a plastic condition d.
Reduced compaction effort because the soil changes to a friable soil. 121.
A contractor submits a bid for $1,277,610 with the appropriate forms and bid bond and receives a letter indicating the bid has been selected. If the contractor then decides not to accept the contract, what is the maximum the contractor will lose? a.
Nothing b.
Plan deposit c.
Penal sum of the bid bond d.
Bond premium amount paid.
122.
Which of the following are the horizontal floor members in platform framing? a.
Studs b.
Joists c.
Rafters d.
Bridging 123.
What are the rating requirements for a door opening in a rated wall? a.
Only the door must be rated b.
Only the frame must be rated c.
Both the door and frame must be rated d.
Neither the door nor frame need to be rated. 124.
Unpaid invoices from subcontractors working on a company’s project would be included in the financial statements under a.
Fixed assets b.
Current liabilities c.
Operating overhead d.
Long term liabilities 125.
According to CSI, which of the following is in the project manual? a.
General requirements b.
Estimate c.
schedule d.
Certificate of occupancy 126.
In the traditional design-bid-build approach, the contractor. a.
Is responsible for interpretation of the building code b.
Has no responsibility for conformance to building codes c.
Must ensure that the contract documents are in accordance with building codes d.
Must report to the design professional team any building code nonconformity in the contract documents. 127.
Which of the following is the most useful information in the preparation of a conceptual estimate for a building? a.
Square foot cost for adjacent buildings b.
Comparable cost for similar types of buildings c.
Complete takeoff of labor, material and equipment d.
General line item cost for building construction 128.
A contractor has received a low bid from a new subcontractor. In consideration of work on the project, the owner has a strong safety program for contractors and subcontractors. Which of the following methods represents the best way obtain information about the subcontractors safety record? a.
Ask for qualification statement and look for an experience modification Rate less than 1.0 129.
Which of the following is the most effective way to eliminate days out of the projects duration? a.
Crash critical path activities b.
Change the project completion date c.
evaluate total float between activities d.
Start every activities on the early start date 130.
Which of the following insulation material has the highest R value for the same thickness of material? a.
Fiberglass 131.
What are the results if the contractor defaults on a bonded construction project. a.
Oblige assumes responsibility for the completion of the project only b.
Surety assumes responsibility for the completion of the project only. c.
Oblige and surety assume responsibility for the completion of the project d.
Contractor assumes responsibility responsibly for the completion of the project. 132.
Which of the following financial reports includes both accounts receivable and accounts payable?
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a.
Balance sheet b.
Income statement c.
Statement of cash flow d.
Work in progress schedule 133.
According to the Constructor Code of Conduct, which of the following situations is considered Primarily under the code rather than in the legal system? a.
Engaging in any deceptive practice that creates unfair disadvantage b.
Withholding payment from a vendor without cause c.
Burying a drum with unknown contents on the site beneath a water retention pond d.
Paying an inspector to approve marginal or defective work 134.
The bid bond covers the period from the time of a.
Bid submission until the signing of the agreement 135.
The primary purpose of using admixture in a concrete mix is to a.
Eliminate need for water b.
Reduce cost of concrete mix c.
Increase unit weight of concrete mix d.
Resolve concrete placement conditions. 136.
Under a design-build contract which of the following parties is responsible for coordination of the design engineers and the subcontractors a.
Owner b.
Contractor c.
Architect d.
Subcontractor 137.
Who is primarily responsible for ensuring that contract documents comply with building codes? a.
Owner b.
Contractor c.
Building inspector d.
Architect design professional 138.
What is the primary reason a written vendor proposal is submitted to the contractor? a.
Identifies the terms of the subcontractor agreement b.
Defines vendor pricing and scope of work c.
Demonstrates the vendors ability to respond to project request d.
Provides scheduling data and administer the contract. 139.
What types of survey is usually narrow to compensate for its length? a.
Topographic b.
Route c.
Property d.
Control 140.
The contract documents that specify performance criteria to meet rather than a specific design is what type of contract? a.
Cm/GC b.
Cm at risk c.
Design-Build d.
Design-Bid-Build 141.
Who has the primary responsibility for the means and methods used to construct a building?
a.
Owner b.
Contractor c.
Building inspector d.
Architectural design professional 142.
The primary purpose for a contractor to develop a project org chart is to. a.
Identify the participants b.
Clearly establish the chain of command c.
Define the duties of each participant d.
Provide names, positions, titles and phone numbers 143.
Steel costs are presently $1,000 per ton. A project is bid, that has 25 pieces of W10x30 beams. Each beam is 20 feet long. What is the approximate cost for the 25 beams? a.
$2,500 b.
$5,000 c.
$7,500 d.
$15,000 144.
Two weeks away from bidding date, additional soil boring information is desired by a firm as a bidder. The information should be requested from the a.
Structural Engineer b.
Boring Contractor c.
Project architect d.
Excavation 145.
What is the principal cause of shrinkage cracks in concrete. a.
Improper design of concrete mix b.
Lack of proper curing of concrete c.
Insufficient shoring or bracing of forms d.
Manhandling and placement of concrete 146.
When comparing planned with actual progress on an updated project schedule, which of the following indicates a problem? a.
Negative float in critical activities b.
Changes in critical path c.
Completion of non-critical items d.
Logic changes 147.
At which stage of the project are shop drawings submitted? a.
During the design and bidding b.
At bid opening c.
During construction, prior to installation of an item d.
During construction, after installation of an item 148.
Based on the following information, what is the owners’ equity
Current Assets $162,000 Current Liabilities $91,000 Fixed Assets $290,000 Long term $140,000 a.
$221,000 b.
$231,000 c.
$452,000 d.
$683,000
149.
A block parapet wall is 825 lineal ft long. The parapet cap construction requires a continuous 2x4 and continuous 2x10 on the top of the wall. The lumber cost is $0.45 per board ft. what is the approximate total cost of the lumber needed? a.
$371 b.
$619 c.
$743 d.
$866 150.
Which of the following equations best demonstrates the basic estimating the production of earth moving equipment? a.
Volume per cycle multiplied by the cycles per hour b.
Equipment cost per move divided by equipment production per hour c.
Equipment cost per hour multiplied by the cycles per hour d.
Volume per cycle divided by the cycles per hour. 151.
What is the most fundamental element in cost accounting? a.
Timely data collection and information reporting b.
Job accounts that correspond to general ledger accounts c.
Data collections of miscellaneous cost accounts for expenses not otherwise classified. d.
Wide variation in labor and equipment cost 152.
Which of the following is NOTa factor when calculating the average crew wage rate? a.
Crewmix b.
Payroll taxes c.
Productivity d.
Benefits 153.
A dispute arises between the owner and the contractor. Which of the following would be the best course of action to take? a.
Call in a third party mediation and allow the mediation to make the determination b.
Each party should take the case to arbitration c.
Both parties should sit down and reach a solution quickly to keep the project moving forward d.
Wait for litigation to be settled and continue from that point. 154.
What is the first step in the subcontract bid analysis process? a.
Determine the least qualified bidder b.
Comparing the scope of inclusions and exclusions c.
Determine the lowest bid d.
Determine the bid with the most exclusions 155.
The MAIN reason for establishing an effective project cost control system for labor and equipment is to a.
Evaluate the effectiveness of on-site supervisors b.
Develop information for forecasting cost of completion. c.
Check the accuracy of the estimators figures d.
Serve as the documentation for invoicing the owner 156.
A concrete wall is 16” thick, 20’ high, and 108’ long. The rate of placement is 3 vertical ft per hour. Concr
ete is delivered in 8 cubic yard trucks. How frequently should the trucks arrive assuming no problems arise? a.
Every 30 Minutes b.
Every 36 Minutes c.
Every 45 Minutes d.
Every 48 Minutes 157.
According to AIA general conditions, what does “
acceptance of final payment from the owner
”generally constitute
with respect to the filing of claims by the contractor?
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a.
All claims are waived except those previously made in writing and identified by the contractor as unsetteled. b.
All previously unattended claims are discharged immediately and all potential future claims are waived. c.
Claims can be filed against the owner up to one year after completions. d.
All unsettled claims are discharged immediately and it allows for future claims based on latent conditions. 158.
Which of the following time of completion measures is likely to be MOST equitable for both parties in the Owner-
Contractor agreement regarding the impact of weather conditions? a.
Number of non-winter weeks b.
Fixed calendar date c.
Number of calendar days d.
Number of workable days 159.
Estimators have provided a quantity of 17,320 SFCA (Square feet of contact area) and an estimated labour-hour (work hour) factor of 0.097 LH/SFCA. Based on a production plan to use a normal workday and worksheet, (5days, 8 hours per day), and a crew of 6, what would be the duration for this activity? a.
3 weeks b.
5 weeks c.
7 weeks d.
9 weeks 160.
Which of the following are legal elements of the contract? a.
Offer, acceptance, meeting of the minds, and consideration b.
Technical specifications and consideration c.
Performance, technical specifications and consideration d.
Technical specifications, meeting of the minds and performance 161.
Which of the following best describes a caisson falling basket? a.
Has stationary cutters b.
Can be used as sandy soils c.
Is named after the sound it makes d.
Enlarges the bottom of caisson 162.
An enclosed cofferdam structure is 60’ wide x 40’ long x15’ deep, with 3’
toe. The sheet pilings must have a 3’ toe and are 2” thick and 8” wide. They are driven around the perimeter of the structure. Approximately how many total vertical lineal feet (VLF) of sheet piling are required for the cofferdam? a.
3,600 VLF b.
5,373 VLF c.
7,158 VLF d.
9,798 VLF 163.
When shoring a deep excavation in a congested area, which of the following will allow the greatest freedom of movement within the work area? a.
Timber b.
Tiebacks c.
Slipform d.
cofferdam 164.
Which of the following is placed by a rodbuster? a.
Driven piles b.
Structural steel c.
Reinforcing steel d.
High pressure vessels 165.
Given the following information. What is the volume of soil to be hauled from the grid area? Grid 50’ x 75’
Excavating (in Feet) A=105.2, B=110.0, C=102.1, D=98.2 The grid grade is to be excavated to a final elevation of 99.5. The soil has a 20%swell. Disregard any slope outside of the grid area. a.
607.64cy
b.
729.20cy c.
1822.90cy d.
2187.50cy 166.
The purpose of nail protection installed on wood framing is to a. locate framing attachments b. protect the fastener from abuse c. protect the fastener from corrosion d. prevent a fastener from penetrating pipe or wiring 167.
Grade is being established to the bottom of a footing that is 24” thick. The elevation of the footing is 102.33’. the elevation of the existing grade is 106.14’. The back sight of the surveying instrument on a benchmark of 100.00’ is 6.78’. what is the correct reading for the rod at the bottom of the footing? a.
3.81’
b.
4.45’
c.
5.81’
d.
6.45’
168.
The contract documents specify 18 gage studs 16in on center. The framing contractor is submitting product data and shop drawings for 16 gage studs at 24inch on center. What should be done? a.
Submit a substitution request form to the architect b.
Return to the framing contractor and request a compliance submittal c.
Process the submittal and send it to the architect for review d.
Provide a letter of notice to proceed to the framing contractor 169.
What document should the prime contractor require from all of the subcontractors at the end of a project? a.
Financial resources b.
Good faith document c.
Profit and loss statement d.
Full unconditional release 170.
Which of the following cost items is projected to incur a loss? a.
Labor b.
Material c.
Equipment d.
Subcontractor 171.
For a gable roof, how many Squares of shingles are required for a building that is 24’ by 80’ with 5/12 slope and a 2’ overhang on all sides? a.
19.2 b.
23.5 c.
5.2 d.
25.4 172.
A substructure consisting of a footing and foundation wall assembly measures 360' in length and includes the following criteria: •
Footing production for a crew is 24' per day. •
Wall production for another crew is 36' per day. •
No part of the wall section can be started until 5 days after the footing below it has been finished. What is the MINIMUM amount of time required to construct the complete assembly using simultaneous crews? a.
21 b.
16 c.
30 d.
26 173.
An estimator determines that a crew of two carpenters and one laborer can complete erecting the formwork required for both sides of a 20
’
long x 8' high wall in two hours, The cost of a carpenter's workhour is $30 per hour. The cost of a laborer'sworkhour is $20 per hour. What is the estimated labor cost per square foot of contact area (sfca)? a.
$.50/sfca b.
$1.00/sfca c.
$1.60/sfca d.
$2.00/sfca
174.
What is the purpose of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating system? a. To create buildings with a zero carbon footprint b. To create ever-increasing requirements for designing and constructing carbon neutral buildings c. To provide a nationally accepted benchmark for the design and construction of low-energy use buildings d. To provide a scoring system to recognize the sustainability of buildings 175. What should be the first step once a project manager believes the project team agrees on a planned schedule? a. Submit the schedule to the owner for comments b. Have each team member receive and sign off on the schedule c. File schedule with submittal documents d. Print the schedule and display it in the job office 176. On multi-story buildings, which of the following could be used to check vertical alignment of structural steel, elevator shafts, or walls? a. Plumb bob b. Batter Boards c. Total Station d. Level 176. Costs are expected to rise by 4 percent per year for the next 5 years. If the estimated cost of a project is $2,000,000 if built today, what will be the estimated cost (rounded to the nearest $1,000) if the project is built 5 years from now? a. $2,255,000 b. $2,320,000 c. $2,433,000 d. $2,530,000 177. A contractor is bidding on a retail building that is being added to an existing shopping center. At bid time without time to contact either the sub or the architect, the following bids for metal roofing are received: Sub A - $10,000 per plans and specs, Sub A is known by contractor. Sub B, $12,500, Sub B bids roof which matches existing metal roofs in the center, but is not specified by roof. Sub C, $9500, Per plans and specs, Sub C is known by contractor. Sub D, $4000, no references to plans and specs, Sub D not known by contractor. Which of the following bids is most appropriate to accept? a. Sub A b. Sub B c. Sub C d. Sub D 178. What are the basic components of a typical elevated slab form system beginning at the topmost member in the figure below? a.
Deck, Rafter, Beam, Post b.
Sheathing, 2x4, Beam, Post c.
Plywood, Joist, Stringer, Shore d.
Sheathing, Joist, Stringer, Shore
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179. The term “2/10 net 30” represents
a. 2% discount can be deducted if paid within 10 days of receipt of goods or full payment due in 30 days b. 2 % discount is available through the tenth of the month following the receipt of goods with full payment due in 30 days c. 2% discount is available for 30 days d. full payment is due in 30 days with an additional 2% daily interest charge thereafter. 180. Which of the following techniques would best assist project managers in improving production and process controls? a. Lean construction b. Risk management c. Quality management d. CPM scheduling 181. According to OSHA, what action MUST a contractor take to is to instruct employees about hazards that cannot be eliminated? a. None, since no such requirement exists b. Prevent employees from working in the hazardous area c. Provide instructions about recognition and handling of unsafe conditions d. Post OSHA regulations at the site 182. The labor budget unit cost for carpentry is $2.50 per square foot. To date 1,144 square feet have been installed. The time cards show that 98.5 carpenter workhours have been expended. Each carpenter costs the company $27 per hour. What is the total to-date performance of this account to the nearest dollar? a.
$400 overrun b.
$400 underrun c.
$200 overrun d.
$200 underrun 183. Which of the following clauses states that “
the contractor will protect the owner and designer from claims, even if the owner or designer is wholly responsible for the loss"? a. Indemnification b. Change Directive c. Differing Condition d. No damage for Delay Questions 184-189 are based on the following information: Estimate: 1950 units of material Crew size –
4 workers Total duration –
15 weeks Workers work 8 hrs per day 5 days a week After 6 weeks: 700 units of material placed 200 crew hours expended $8,224.00 labor spent 184. What is the total estimated workhours? a. 480 b. 600 c. 1200 d. 2400 185. What is the estimated crew productivity in units per hour? a. 0.31 b. 1.23 c. 3.25 d. 4.92 186. What is the estimated labor unit cost?
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a. $12.65 b. $14.88 c. $35.23 d. $41.11 187. What is the actual crew productivity rate in units per hour? a. .29 b. 3.25 c. 3.5 d. 7.0 188. What is the actual unit cost to date? a. $3.43 b. $11.75 c. $12.65 d. $35.24 189. What is the projected total cost at completion? a. $8855 b. $16,488 c. $22,912 d. $24,672 190
. A concrete driveway requires an excavation that is 200’ by 15’ by 5” thick. The swell factor is 1.50, and the capacity of each truck is 10 cy. What is the number of truckloads of soil that will be hauled away? A. 5 B. 7 C. 10 D. 13 191. Within four months of the start of building a project, the GC revised the overall project schedule at the request of the owner to accelerate several subs. In order to prevent any future claims, what should the GC do? a.
Furnish the revised schedule to the owner b.
Contact all subcontractors and obtain a formal acceptance of the revised schedule c.
Transmit the revised schedule to all trades at the weekly subcontractors meetings d.
Keep the revised schedule for project records only 192. Which of the following is most characteristic of dewatering a construction site? a. Cannot be accomplished using barrier walls b. is commonplace on a project with shallow foundations c. involves lowering the water table within a construction site d. typically only happens during the rainy season 193. Which of the following authorities are involved with the issuance and signing of the Certificate of Occupancy? a. Electrical inspector, building inspector, and OSHA inspector b. Electrical inspector, architect, and building inspector c. Building inspector, fire marshal, and project manager d. Fire Marshal, electrical inspector, and building inspector 194. During Construction, high winds cause a masonry wall to collapse. What type of insurance coverage protects against physical damage to the in-place construction of the wall? a. Comprehensive General Liability b. Workers Compensation c. Builders Risk d. Indemnification
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195. Which of the following is a primary reason that the contract documents require the contractor to submit a project schedule promptly? a. To find out the earliest date the project will be finished b. To make sure the contractor knows how to develop a schedule c. To determine if the contractor is using an appropriate scheduling system d. To determine contractor's plan and sequence of activities to accomplish the work 196. Using the round-trip time of 0.67 hours for one truck, what is the number of theoretical round-trips per hour that one truck can make? a. .67 b. 1.49 c. 1.57 d. 1.67 197. The most appropriate equipment for compacting a fill made of clay soil is a a. vibrating roller. b. sheepsfoot roller. c. loaded dumptruck. d. rubber-tired roller. 198. Multiple Crews are listed below •
One internal carpentry crew •
One external carpentry crew •
One plumbing crew They are working concurrently on the jobsite to perform the following construction activities with the estimated durations provided below. Construction activity Days Frame exterior Stud Walls 4 Place sheathing on exterior walls 1 Frame interior stud walls 2 Install exterior wall-mounted plumbing fixtures 5 What is the minimum number of workdays (effective days)? a. 1 b. 9 c. 11 d. 12 199. A concrete foundation project was scheduled for completion by the end of November. Due to delays in delivery of owner furnished material, the project was extended until January. Concrete placement production rate was 0.50 wh/cy (workhours/cubic yards) until December 1. After December 1, the rate rose to 0.80 wh/cy. The average crew rate was a constant $30/hour. Two thousand cubic yards were placed after December 1. What amount should the contractor claim for losses in productivity for completion of this activity? a. $0 b. $15,000 c. $18,000 d. $48,000 200. Which Soil test measures the moisture-density relationship of soils? a. Dry strength b. Modified proctor c. split spoon auger d. thumb penetration 201. Which of the following best describes the components of a “precedence diagramming method” (Activity on the node)?
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a. Multiple dependency relationships and estimated durations b. start and finish dates with no relationship between activities c. multiple independent relationships and probable durations based upon statistical probability 202. What is the net amount due for the following invoice? Contract sum $5,628,200 Approved changes to contract $26,492 Pending changes to contract $52,938 (owner to approve in 7 days) Retention 10% Previously invoiced $100,000 Percent Complete 22% a. $1,019,629 b. $1,155,678 c. $1,244,032 d. $5,607,630 203. Refer to the Psychometric Chart Given a 50% relative humidity and a wet bulb temperature of 65 F, what is the dry bulb temperature? a. 56 F b. 65 F c. 78 F d. 86 F 204
. What is the term for a change order issued by the owner of a project that is outside of the contractor’s scope of work and therefore the contractor can a refuse to perform the work? a.
Cardinal Change b.
Preliminary Change c.
No cost change order d.
Supplemental instructions 205. What is a “Schedule of Values”?
a. A list of ethical practices in which employees may participate b. a table showing average wage rates for each crew c. a breakdown of the contract amount into pay items d. a list of construction activities 206. Which of the following incorporates the tracking, confirming, and accelerating of delivery of an item that has been purchased? a. Routing b. Expediting c. Monitoring d. Controlling 207. Refer to the figure below: During layout of a site, it is determined that the slope distance between point A and point B is 200 feet at a slope angle of 15 degrees. What is the actual horizontal distance (H distance) on the plans from point A to point B? a. 181.26’
15 degrees B A H distance
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b. 193.19’
c. 199.44’
d. 207.06’
208. Which of the following pre-bid information should be gathered for developing a bid proposal? a. Schematic design, design development drawings, contract documents, project manual, and bid documents b. adjacent site conditions, existing surface conditions, existing utility locations, and field dimensions c. value engineering criteria, design outline specifications, total quality management procedures, safety management procedures d. shop drawings, product data sheets, samples, and submittal logs 209
. Subcontractor “A” submits shop drawings to the GC which include materials that do not comply with the contract do
cuments. The GC as well as the architect stamps all of them “reviewed”. The materials are then shipped to the job site. During an off-loading inspection, the GC notices the noncompliance. What action should the GC take concerning the matter? a. install th
em because the architect’s stamp is a variance to the contract document b. install them and ask for a discount from the subcontractor c. accept and install materials d. reject the shipment and require compliance with the contract documents 210. How should a constructor establish the field staffing for a project? a. in consultation with the architect and the owner b. in Conformance with OSHA and ADA requirements c. By reference to a cost manual d. by utilization of past experience and schedule requirements 211. if a schedule is accelerated, which of the following activities must be focused on first? a. Critical activities b. Non critical Activities c. all activities with float time d. all activities with the least costs 212. Which of the following has the highest priority after a discovery on a Monday morning that the job site has been vandalized and the magazine cases have been emptied of explosives? a. Call the insurance agent to see if damage is covered b. Call the police to initiate an investigation c. Pull the records on explosives stored on the site d. Begin cleanup and repair the damage 213. What is the point in the project when the architect has determined that the facility or a portion of the facility is acceptable for owner use and occupancy? a. Substantial completion date b. Facility completion date c. Move in Date d. Beneficial occupancy date 214. The framing labor for a project is contracted for $25,850 at $3.25 per square foot. The contractor agrees to provide a crew of 3 workers who will frame 3.2 square feet per worker per hour based on a 40 hour work week. How many 8 hour days will the contractor take to complete the framing? a. 11.5 b. 34.5 c. 103.5 d. 310 215. Which of the following provides the highest strength to dimensional lumber? a. moisture content b. age of wood c. grain orientation d. knots
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216. A project milestone generally represents a. Completion of each activity b. 25% completion of the project c. completion of minor activities d. completion of a group of activities 217. when a person has agreed to perform certain work and, in turn, engages others to perform a portion of the work which is included in the original contract, the agreement with the third party is called a a. subcontract b. purchase order c. secondary contract d. labor and material contract 218. A contractor is installing a cast-In-place electrical duct bank which is to be run 100'. The ground is assumed to be level. The direct material costs have been calculated to be $15 per lineal foot of duct bank. The direct labor costs are: 1 Electrician @ $25.00 per hour 1 Carpenter @ $20.00 per hour 1 Laborer@ $15.00 per hour The crew wilt install 25 lineal feet of duct bank per 8 hour workday, Amarkup of 40 percent for overhead and profit will be applied to all direct costs, What is the total price of the job as described? a.
$2,100 b.
$3,420 c.
$4,188 d.
$4,788 219. Which of the following is an activity that has little total float? a.
An activity at the end of the project b.
An activity with very short duration c.
An activity ahead of schedule d.
A near critical activity 220. What is an addendum? a.
A request for price alternates during construction b.
A design change made after a contract is signed c.
A change to construction documents made before bids are submitted d.
A change to construction documents after executing the contract 221. Ethics in construction business means a.
Complete disclosure of all deals b.
Seeking the economic benefit of all parties c.
Following a personal and company value system d.
Complying with all legal requirements 222. In the bid documents, the owner requests an HVAC system that meets all local codes and maintains 72° C cooling and 68° C heating, No other information is located in the bid documents. This is an example of a. a hard bid to price. b. alternate design theory. c. a performance specification. d. a prescriptive or design specification.
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223. What is the value of the project cash flow projection? a. To assure the contractor can bond the work b. To identify the ability to fund the job c. To assure that the contractor can get additional lines of credit d. To identify profit to be made on a given Job 224. What is the purpose of a fusible-link door closer? a. To assist in fire containment b. To create special architectural effects c. To act as a temporary construction aid d. To improve security of an area 225. Which of the following specifications identifies a single brand name, model number, or other specific manufacturer information? a. Technical b. Proprietary c. Descriptive d. Performance 226. What action should a supervisor take if, during a site walkthrough, the crew supervisor observes an unsecured plastic 5 gallon container containing an unidentified liquid? a. Immediately call for the Hazardous Materials Team b. investigate to determine its potential hazardous nature, then have the crew remove the container to the landfill c. investigate and determine its potential hazardous nature, label it, and review hazardous materials communication procedures with the crew d. Review hazard communication program, evacuate the crew, then secure the container 227. What is the typical sequence for construction of a conventionally reinforced elevated slab? a. Form, reinforce, pour, reshore, cure, strip b. Form, reinforce, pour, cure, reshore, strip c. Form, reinforce, pour, cure, strip, reshore d. Form, reinforce, pour, reshore, strip, cure 228. The GC receives a bulletin from the architect requesting a price on a modification to the work on an ongoing project. What is the most appropriate method for the GC to issue the bulletin to subcontractors? a.
Telephone all subcontractors and request verbal acknowledgement b.
Send the documents to those project subcontractors working in the affected categories c.
Telephone the affected subcontractors and request verbal acknowledgement d.
Send the documents to all subcontractors capable of performing the work 229. Which of the following is the MAJOR advantage of a design/build contract for the owner? a. Competitive pricing b. Elimination of an architect c. Detailed bid documents d. Single source responsibility 230. Which of the following is added to the procurement schedule for a submittal log? a. Ship date b. Estimated date c. Scheduled date d. Installation date 231. What is the best source of worker safety information to use when bricks are to be washed down with acid? a.
MSDS file b.
Personal equipment standards
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c.
Environmental protection standards d.
Process safety management plan 232. Which of the following graphic arrangements identifies tasks, their interrelationships, and sequence of activities? a.
S-curve b.
Bar chart c.
Logic diagram d.
Organization chart 233. A slab on grade measures 12' 0" long x 6' 0" wide x 2' 6" thick. What is the cost to form the slab if formwork costs $1 per square foot of contact area? a.
$72 b.
$90 c.
$162 d.
$180 234. According to AIA documents, if a project is delayed due to abnormal weather conditions, which of the following best describes the liability of the contractor? a.
The owner has to pay liquidated damages b.
The contractor is entitled to an extension of time and no additional compensation c.
The contractor is entitled to an extension of time and consequential damages d.
The contractor is entitled to compensation due to consequential damages 235. The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) is an area of law that applies to a.
material suppliers b.
subcontractor services c.
federal subcontractors d.
contracts in excess of $1 million 236. Which of the following best describes schedules, performance charts, or literature that must be submitted to illustrate the properties of a material for the specified work? a.
Samples b.
Product data c.
Shop drawings d.
Working drawings 237. What is the purpose of through-wall flashing in brick veneer construction? a.
To direct escape of moisture b.
To extend continuously through door openings c.
To prevent water from infiltrating brick veneer d.
To carry load of masonry buildings 238. Which of the following is considered a project closeout document? a.
Shop drawings b.
Project schedule c.
Consent of surety d.
Schedule of values Questions 239-243 are based on the following information: A contractor is required to install 2000 linear feet of 36 inch diameter concrete pipe 20 feet deep. The crew consists of the following: 1 Crew leader $22.50 per 8 hr day
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4 Laborers $17.50 per 8 hr day 1 equipment operator $19.20 per 8 hr day Daily output is 70 linear feet per day using a 1.25 ton backhoe costing $360 per day. 239. What is the productivity rate expressed in workhours per linear foot? a.
0.343 b.
0.696 c.
1.458 d.
2.917 240. What is the total labor cost per day? a.
$472.00 b.
$832,00 c.
$893.60 d.
$1,253.60 241. What is the labor cost per linear foot? a.
$0.08 b.
$6.74 c.
$12.77 d.
$17.91 242. What is the equipment cost per lineal foot? a.
$0.18 b.
$0.51 c.
$5.14 d.
$14.57 243. What is the total number of work days to install the 2,000 linear feet? a.
26 b.
29 c.
48 d.
250 244. Given the following information, what is the estimated cost with the following adjustments? •
Labor burden is 25% •
Sales tax is 6% of materials •
Bond 50% of the subcontractors at 1.5% The unadjusted budget is broken down as follows: Total labor $700,000 Material $400,000 Company Equipment $58,000 Subcontractors $1,900,000 Other $40,000 Total $3,098,000 a.
$3,287,250 b.
$3,297,000 c.
$3,311,250 d.
$3,325,500 245. A bid is submitted for a 25,000 square foot steel frame structure based on $10 per square foot. Variable costs per square foot total $7 and fixed costs are 25 percent of bid price. What is the total anticipated profit for this job? a.
$6,250 b.
$12,500
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c.
$37,500 d.
Xxx.xxx 246. Sequential activities with finish to start relationships and their estimated durations are given below. Vendor prepares bid proposal 14 Contractor reviews vendor bids and writes purchase order 3 Vendor prepares shop drawings 21 Contractor reviews shop drawings 5 A/E reviews shop drawings 6 Vendor fabricates/manufactures the equipment for installation 22 Shipper delivers the equipment to the job site 4 Contractor rehandles the equipment for installation 1 Contractor installs the equipment 10 Contractor tests and inspects the equipment 2 Engineer and inspector inspect the equipment 3 What is the total estimated material and equipment lead time in days for this list of activities? a.
21 b.
57 c.
75 d.
91 247. The walls in a room measuring 20' x 30' x 9' high are to be .painted with a material that covers 150 square feet per gallon. Assuming that there are no openings, how many gallons will be required? a.
3 b.
6 c.
9 d.
36 248. Which Of the following documents MUST be considered in the preparation of a lump sum bid? a.
Bid documents, contract documents, plans, technical specifications, and incorporated standards b.
Plans, technical specifications, shop drawings, contract documents, codes, and product data sheets c.
Bid documents, contract documents, plans, technical specifications, shop drawings, and codes d.
Plans, technical specifications, shop drawings, soil reports, codes, and incorporated standards 249. The primary purpose of building codes is to a.
Protect the health and safety of the public b.
Provide architects with design loading information c.
Help contractors build buildings more economically d.
Provide governmental authorities with written regulations 250. A performance bond premium rate table and budget information are given below: $12.00/$1,000 for the first $100,000 $10.00/$1,000 for the next $400,000 $8.50/$1,000 for the next $3,000,000 Budget is broken down as follows: Total labor $700,000 Material $400,000 Company equipment $58,000 Subcontractors $1,900,000 Other $40,000 Total $3,098,000 What is the bond premium? a.
$18,588 b.
$26,088 c.
$26,333 d.
$27,283
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