STUDY TEST #1

Question 1

Bidding documents are considered legal documents.

Answer 1

(B) False

Question 2

Codes governing commercial construction and residential construction are different

Answer 2

(A) True

Question 3

The A/E usually hires a construction manager

Answer 3

(B) False

Question 4

The owner, contractor, and A/E are parties to the construction agreements

Answer 4

(B) False

Question 5

There are no differences between the AIA and EJCDC general conditions

Answer 5

(B) False

Question 6

The drawings take precedence over the specifications

Answer 6

(B) False

Question 7

The role of a subcontractor is the same as a material supplier

Answer 7

(B) False

Question 8

The supplementary conditions should be coordinated with the owner/contractor agreement

Answer 8

(A) True

Question 9

Preliminary Project Descriptions are legal and binding construction documents

Answer 9

(B) False

Question 10

The contractor and the A/E review submittals for the same reasons and from the same point of view

Answer 10

(B) False

Question 11

Division 01 sections expand and cross reference the conditions of the contract in all cases

Answer 11

(A) True

Question 12

Repetition of information on both drawings and specifications is a good way to emphasize its importance

Answer 12

(B) False

Question 13

Performance bonds as part of construction submittals are part of the procurement requirements

Answer 13

(B) False

Question 14

The invitation to bid is designed to attract qualified bidders

Answer 14

(A) True

Question 15

The volume containing the specifications, conditions of the contract, information to bidders, instructions to bidders, and the bid form is called:

Answer 15

(C) Project manual.

Question 16

The documents developed to attract and assist qualified bidders in properly submitting bids are call contract documents

Answer 16

(B) False

Question 17

The Agreement:

Answer 17

(B) Is the one instrument of the contract documents that binds the signing parties to the work.

Question 18

An alternate:

Answer 18

(C) Should be described in Division 01 and specified in the appropriate specification sections.

Question 19

Contract Documents consist of:

Answer 19

(A) Agreement between owner and contractor, conditions of the contract, drawings, and specifications, addenda and modifications, other documents listed in the agreement.

Question 20

Contract documents include:

Answer 20

(C) Both written and graphic portions of the contract.

Question 21

Addenda are used to:

Answer 21

(A) Modify the procurement documents before award of the contract.

Question 22

The agreement is part of the:

Answer 22

(D) Contract forms.

Question 23

Division 01 should be used to:

Answer 23

(C) Provide a logical arrangement for specifying administrative, procedural, and temporary facilities.

Question 24

Division 01 sections relate to:

Answer 24

(B) Bidding requirements, the agreement, general and supplementary conditions, the specifications, and the drawings.

Question 25

Division 01 sections should coordinate with bidding requirements, the agreement, general and supplementary conditions, specifications, and drawings.

Answer 25

(A) True

Question 26

Administrative and procedural requirements and temporary facilities are specified in:

Answer 26

(C) Division 01.

Question 27

Division 01 administrative, procedural matters, and temporary facilities are cost items, the same as products and work in the technical specifications.

Answer 27

(A) True

Question 28

All of the following are true about the use of standardized general conditions, such as the AIA A201 and EJCDC C-700, except:

Answer 28

(B) Having been reviewed initially by legal counsel, an attorney need not be consulted for the project.

Question 29

If a contractor recognizes or has knowledge of errors, inconsistencies, or omissions in the contract documents, the contractor is responsible for reporting those errors, omissions, or inconsistencies to the A/E and may be held liable if he does not.

Answer 29

(A) True

Question 30

Shop drawings, product data, and samples are considered part of the contract documents and are legal documents.

Answer 30

(B) False

Question 31

Which of the following is not normally found in an agreement:

Answer 31

(D) Submittal requirements.

Question 32

Procurement Documents include:

Answer 32

(A) Procurement requirements, which include solicitation, instructions for procurement, available information, procurement forms and supplements.

Question 33

What is the relationship between the owner, A/E, and contractor in a design-bid-build project?

Answer 33

(A) The owner has a legal agreement with the A/E for design services.

Question 34

Summarize the difference between design-build and construction management:

Answer 34

(A) Design-Build: The owner develops a program and the owner has one contract with a single entity to design and construct the project.

Question 35

Construction by separate contractors provides:

Answer 35

(D) All of the above.

Question 36

The Contractor shall maintain record documents at the site for the Owner

Answer 36

(A) True

Question 37

Tests required by laws and regulations shall be arranged and paid by the:

Answer 37

(B) Contractor.

Question 38

The Contractor is required to have a program to protect:

Answer 38

(D) All of the above.

Question 39

The Contractor's duties with regard to job safety includes designating a responsible individual whose duties at the site include accident prevention.

Answer 39

(A) True

Question 40

The A/E will:

Answer 40

(A) Endeavor to guard the Owner against defects and deficiencies in the Work.

Question 41

The Contractor shall not be required to contract with any one to whom he has made reasonable objection.

Answer 41

(A) True

Question 42

The Contractor shall not contract with nor be required to contract with Subcontractor against whom reasonable objection has been made by:

Answer 42

(D) All of the above.

Question 43

The A/E’s approval of Shop Drawings is:

Answer 43

(A) For conformance with the information given and design concept.

Question 44

In the event the A/E fails to approve a Shop Drawing covering a major portion of the Work in sufficient time, the Contractor shall:

Answer 44

(C) Write the A/E requesting promptness in reviewing Shop Drawings.

Question 45

The method for computing credits for change orders should be described in:

Answer 45

(C) The general and supplementary conditions.

Question 46

The owner must sign:

Answer 46

(B) Change orders.

Question 47

If the owner accepts defective work, a change order may be issued to reflect an appropriate adjustment in the contract sum.

Answer 47

(A) True

Question 48

Claims alleging an error or omission by the A/E should initially be referred for action to the:

Answer 48

(C) A/E

Question 49

The owner may order additions or deletion in the work without invalidating the contract.

Answer 49

(A) True

Question 50

The contractor is not obligated to execute a change in the work authorized by the owner until an agreement on an adjustment of the contract sum has been reached.

Answer 50

(B) False

Question 51

Under SectionFormat, the Parts are entitled:

Answer 51

(C) General, Products, Execution.

Question 52

Under SectionFormat, schedules such as painting or hardware belong in:

Answer 52

(C) Part 3.

Question 53

In specification writing, the indicative mood causes unnecessary wordiness and monotony.

Answer 53

(A) True

Question 54

Applications of MasterFormat include:

Answer 54

(C) Project manuals, relating drawing notations to specifications, and cost classification.

Question 55

The A/E observes construction:

Answer 55

(B) To guard the owner against defects and deficiencies.

Question 56

The contractor is not required to:

Answer 56

(C) Pay assessments determined by authorities having jurisdiction.

Question 57

Which method of specifying should be used to specify the end results to be achieved rather than the means for achieving the desired results?

Answer 57

(B) Performance.

Question 58

Which of the following are best designated on the drawings (Choose all that apply):

Answer 58

(B) Location. (D) Dimension and size. (E) Shape and form.

Question 59

Which of the following are best designated on the specifications (Choose all that apply):

Answer 59

(A) Specific requirements. (C) Quality of materials.

Question 60

Quality control activities occur before or while accomplishing the work or service.

Answer 60

(B) False

Question 61

Quality assurance activities occur before or while accomplishing the work or service.

Answer 61

(A) True

Question 62

Marked up or corrected contract drawings that indicate changes incorporated into the work during construction are called:

Answer 62

(B) Record drawings.

Question 63

A particular material may be indicated several times on the drawings but is specified in how many locations:

Answer 63

(A) One.

Question 64

To avoid confusion, who should take responsibility for enforcing consistent terminology:

Answer 64

(B) Specifier.

Question 65

Resource drawings serve what purpose:

Answer 65

(B) Show construction related to the work, but which is not indicated in the contract.

Question 66

An Allowance is a set amount included in the base bid.

Answer 66

(A) True

Question 67

Unit Price: Amount determined by number of units at the agreed upon unit cost.

Answer 67

(A) True

Question 68

Alternate: A defined portion of the work that is priced separately, which the contractor may choose to add to the project.

Answer 68

(B) False

Question 69

Section drawings are cut vertically through and perpendicular to project materials to:

Answer 69

(B) Show detailed arrangement.

Question 70

Defective tile work has appeared on a bonded job before final payment. If the contractor, after having been properly notified in writing by the owner, fails to begin correcting the defective work within the time specified in the general conditions, the owner may:

Answer 70

(B) Correct deficiencies and issue an appropriate change order reflecting deduction for the cost of correcting the deficiencies, including compensation for the A/E's additional services and expenses from payments then or thereafter due the contractor.

Question 71

The contractor shall promptly correct defective work rejected by the A/E:

Answer 71

(A) If observed before substantial completion. (B) If observed after substantial completion. (C) All of the above.

Question 72

Substitution procedures:

Answer 72

(B) Are specified in Division 01.

Question 73

Substitutions may do all of the following except:

Answer 73

(A) Limit competition.

Question 74

If the contractor installs an item of work in accordance with the contract documents, knowing it is in violation of the governing building codes without first informing the A/E, he is responsible for the cost of the replacement.

Answer 74

(A) True

Question 75

The warranty period begins:

Answer 75

(B) On the date of substantial completion.

Question 76

The contractor, during foundation excavations, uncovers a large telephone trunk line. The line is not located on the construction documents. The contractor should:

Answer 76

(C) Notify the owner and continue with excavation in areas unaffected by the trunk line.