6006-Test-1_Final-OK (2)
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6001
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Industrial Engineering
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Dec 6, 2023
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Question 1
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If an inspector discovers that the work of a subcontractor is deficient, he or she should direct the
subcontractor to make the necessary corrections, then tell the general contractor what was done.
Question options:
True
False
Question 2
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An inspector's diary may be in loose leaf form as long as the pages are numbered in ink.
Question options:
True
False
Question 3
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Photographs should be taken on the project site:
Question options:
occasionally during construction.
only when a problem occurs
regularly, showing all principal features, problems, and progress made to date.
not at all
Question 4
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A Change Order can be issued any time after execution of the Agreement.
Question options:
True
False
Question 5
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If requested by the contractor, the Resident Project Representative or inspector may offer
suggestions as to how to do the work.
Question options:
True
False
Question 6
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If you are employed by the owner or engineer and you observe a safety hazard that could result in
serious injury or death of a worker, (an imminent hazard) you should do which of the following:
Question options:
Document the information in your diary, but take no other action, as safety is the sole responsibility
of the contractor.
Immediately start searching for the contractor's superintendent or other supervisory person on the
contractor
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s staff and issue instructions for him or her to order the employees out of the danger
area, followed by corrective action by the contractor.
Order the workers that are in potential danger to remove themselves from the hazardous area,
then take administrative action to have the contractor correct the situation.
Ignore the issue so as not to become involved.
Question 7
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The relationship of the owner/engineer's resident project representative or inspector to the
contractor should be which of the following:
Question options:
A firm but amiable and cordial member of the construction team.
A technical policeman to insist upon rigid adherence to all orders and project documents provisions.
A firm adversary of the contractor to assure that there will be no attempt to "get by" with something.
Quite friendly; meet socially occasionally.
Question 8
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It is better to specify absolute dimensions than to indicate allowable tolerances in construction.
Question options:
True
False
Question 9
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Changes on shop drawings are meant to supersede the original contract drawings.
Question options:
True
False
Question 10
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The Supplementary General Conditions can be used to modify the Agreement Form.
Question options:
True
False
Question 11
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For a public works project, changes may not be made to any of the documents during which of the
following phases?
Question options:
After bid opening, but before award of the contract.
Before opening of bids, but after advertising for bids.
After bid opening, but before signing of the agreement.
After award of the contract, but before signing the agreement.
Question 12
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It is permissible for the owner's representative to issue instructions or orders to a subcontractor as
long as they are directed to a management representative of that subcontractor.
Question options:
True
False
Question 13
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If a dispute arises in the field between the owner/engineer's resident project representative and the
contractor's superintendent, the parties should:
Question options:
remain at the location on the project site where the issue was first mentioned, then adamantly
debate the issue in public view and within earshot of everyone at the site to obtain their sympathy.
move the discussion to a location in the field office, then listen to the dispute, protest, or claim.
Then the parties should discuss the issues calmly and rationally, even in the face of serious
disagreements.
move to a location inside the field office and immediately take up a stance to defend your position by
out-shouting the other party.
refuse to discuss the matter at all, but insist that the other party "submit it in writing" before the
issue can be discussed.
Question 14
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An inspector's diary may be in loose-leaf form as long as the pages are numbered.
Question options:
True
False
Question 15
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If a discrepancy is discovered which makes literal interpretation of the plans and specifications
impossible, the owner/engineer's resident project representative or inspector should:
Question options:
tell the contractor to "cut-to-fit" and "beat-to-shape" until everything fits OK.
telephone the project manager or engineer responsible for the plans and specifications for
instructions before proceeding with the work.
work out a solution to the problem by yourself that will allow a field adaptation of the design error or
omission.
make a deal with the contractor for a trade-off in exchange for correcting the work.
Question 16
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On all construction work where the owner/engineer has assigned an inspector or resident project
representative to inspect the work, the inspector or resident project representative should do which
of the following:
Question options:
Inspect the work during construction and notify the contractor of any non-conforming items of
work as soon as they are discovered.
Inspect the work during construction and notify the contractor of any non-conforming work after
completion of the particular structure that is being constructed at the time.
Inspect all of the work after waiting until the project is completed, then require the contractor to re-
do any items that fail to conform
Tell the contractor in advance how the work should be done so that the owner/engineer is assured of
a proper job.
Question 17
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Changes to documents may be done by Addenda after opening bids but prior to Award.
Question options:
True
False
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Question 18
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An existing soils report should be included as part of the contract documents.
Question options:
True
False
Question 19
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When a small change is to be made in the field which will result in a departure from the original
plans and specifications, the owner/ engineer's resident project representative or inspector should
do which of the following:
Question options:
Issue a Change Order or Work Directive Change for each such change.
Make an oral deal with the contractor, accumulating tradeoffs, so as to avoid paper work and allow
the job to look good.
Issue Change Orders or Work Directive Changes for major changes only, and issue only a Field Order
for the small changes.
Allow the contractor to unofficially make the change, as long as the quality of the work is acceptable.
Question 20
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As a means of minimizing conflicts between the inspector and the contractor, it is better to set
absolute dimensions rather that an allowable range, so that the inspector has a specific value to
enforce.
Question options:
True
False
Question 21
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When the owner/engineer's inspector or the resident project representative or the contractor's
superintendent leaves the project site for a while, it is permissible to do which of the following:
Question options:
Leave the site without notifying anyone.
Leave word that you will be out for a while, but it is not necessary to say where or leave a number.
Close the job for the day.
Notify your office of your absence and leave a number where you can be reached.
Question 22
0.625 / 0.625 points
It is possible, under contracts involving separate inspections by other agencies having jurisdiction, to
maintain the one-to-one relationship with the contractor.
Question options:
True
False
Question 23
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An inspector should always try to get the contractor to give the
owner
the highest quality materials
and workmanship, regardless of what the specifications call for.
Question options:
True
False
Question 24
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When testing and sampling materials for a project, the owner/engineer's resident project
representative or inspector should do which of the following:
Question options:
Work from the quality assurance requirements of the specifications only, and wait until you get to
the appropriate parts of the specifications before determining the sampling and testing requirements
needed.
Disregard the test results as long as the job looks good.
Develop a sampling and testing plan in advance and work directly from it.
Conduct sampling and testing based solely upon practical experience and judgment as the work
progresses.
Question 25
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Supervision of the construction work is the responsibility of:
Question options:
the architect/engineer
the contractor
the inspector
the owner
Question 26
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In the daily handling of problems during the relationships between the contractor and the
owner/engineer's resident project representative, the resident project representative should do
which of the following:
Question options:
Interrupt the contractor when the superintendent is attempting to explain his or her position, then
order the contractor to "cool it" and simply follow the resident project representative's instructions.
Listen to the contractor's side of each problem or protest; then discuss the matter amicably and
reach a judgment reflecting a cooperative attitude.
Listen to the contractor's side of each problem or protest, then without further consideration, issue
an order based upon the decision that had been made before the discussion started.
Refuse to discuss the problem or protest at all.
Question 27
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If an inspector discovers that the work of a subcontractor is deficient, he or she should direct the
subcontractor to make the necessary corrections, then tell the General Contractor what was done.
Question options:
True
False
Question 28
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If there is a conflict between the various parts of the Contract Documents, which of the following will
generally prevail?
Question options:
The drawings (plans).
Shop drawings
Specifications
Invitation for Bids
Question 29
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Under the partnering concept, all differences are intended to be resolved at the lowest management
level - preferably at the project site.
Question options:
True
False
Question 30
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In each diary kept by the owner/engineer's or contractor's personnel, entries should be made:
Question options:
to document every working day, whether any work is performed or not, or even if you did not go
to the project site that day.
only if something of particular importance is happening.
regularly each time that you visit a site where work is being done; however, no entry need be made
unless you were personally at the site and witnessed work being performed.
A diary is neither necessary nor desirable on construction
Question 31
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Under the CQC process, inspection is provided by the contractor.
Question options:
True
False
Question 32
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Carefully documented project records should be kept in the form of:
Question options:
daily construction progress reports only.
a monthly summary report, but no other documentation is necessary.
bar charts and S-curves only.
daily construction progress reports and daily diaries
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