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Download CDT Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update 2024 and more Exams Advanced Education in PDF only on Docsity! CDT Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update 2024 Which of these documents, might we find in the Project Manual but they are not contract documents? (A) The Agreement (B) Procurement Documents (C) Addendum (D) Supplemental Conditions - Correct Answer: B Reference: PDPG 11.1.6 Explanation: Procurement requirements are addressed to prospective bidders or proposers interested in the project. Although not necessarily part of a contract, the procurement requirements are usually bound with other written construction documents into a project manual. Before a model building code can become the building code for a jurisdiction, it has to be adopted by? (A) Authority Having Jurisdiction (B) State Government (C) Building Inspector (D) International Organization for Standardization - Correct Answer: A Reference: PDPG 4.3 Explanation: Before a model building code can become the building code for a jurisdiction, it has to be adopted by that AHJ. Once adopted, they then are responsible for enforcing that building code within their jurisdiction. The Construction Manager is hired by this entity? competitive bidding process from bidding contractors. When one of he bidders is selected by the owner, the owner will either directly enter into the contract (such as for a project to be constructed with public funds), or negotiate the final cost and then enter into the contract (such as for a privately funded project). The organization responsible for the General Conditions known as 201 are? (A) DBIA (B) AGC (C) AIA (D) CSI - Correct Answer: C Reference: PDPG 11.5.4.2 Explanation: Each document deals with project conditions and issues in a similar manner but with language determined to be in accord with the needs of each organization. When there is a dispute between the specifications and the drawings, what is the proper way to settle the dispute? (A) The drawings have priority (B) The A/E should interpret (C) The specifications (D) Arbitration - Correct Answer: B Reference: PDPG 11.2.9.4, 13.9.1.1, AIA A201 1.2.1 Explanation: The drawings and specification are complementary documents in the AIA and EJCDC general conditions. (PDPG 11.2.9.4) Precedence: Questions of precedence often arise among large scale drawings, small- scale drawings, and specifications. However, the use of statements in the project manual to establish the precedence of the various contract documents is not recommended because the documents are complementary. The general conditions of the contract should indicate only that in a case of conflict between drawings and specifications, the A/E will make a documented interpretation. (PDPG 13.9.1.1) When the contract documents are being interpreted, the contents of the drawings and the specifications must be considered together. If an item is not addressed in both the drawings and the specifications, it does not mean that it is not required for the project. (AIA A201 1.2.1) The Contract Documents are complementary, and what is required by one shall be as binding as if required by all A subcontractor is obligated to the prime contractor in the same manner as the prime contractor is obligated to the: (D) Addendum - Correct Answer: C Reference: PDPG 9.3.2 Explanation: Preliminary project descriptions are associated with the Schematic Design Phase and are informational documents that are not used for construction. This document states that the contractor shall review, approve, and submit to the architect, shop drawings, product data, samples, and similar submittals required by the contract documents. It also states that the architect will review and approve or take other appropriate action upon the contractor's submittals: (A) Construction Agreement (B) Field Order (C) General Requirements (D) AIA 201 - Correct Answer: D Reference: PDPG 13.6.5 Explanation: AIA Document A201 states that the contractor shall review, approve, and submit to the architect, shop drawings, product data, samples, and similar submittals required by the contract documents. It also states that the architect will review and approve or take other appropriate action upon the contractor's submittals. Division 01 sections apply broadly to the execution of the work of all the other sections of the specifications. In addition, they expand on certain administrative and procedural provisions of the: (A) Drawings (B) Construction Agreement (C) Conditions of the Contract (D) Procurement Documents - Correct Answer: C Reference: PDPG 11.3.10 Explanation: Division 01 sections expand on certain administrative and procedural provisions in the conditions of the contract and apply broadly to the execution of the work of all the other sections of the specifications. Defined as the written and graphic documents prepared for communicating the project design for construction and administering the construction contract: (A) Construction Documents (B) Plans (C) Procurement Documents (D) Conditions of the Contract - Correct Answer: A Reference: PDPG 11.1.2 (A) Spec book. (B) Preliminary Project Descriptions. (C) Project manual. (D) Submittals. (E) None of the above. (F) All of the above. - Correct Answer: C Reference: PDPG Figure 11.1 Explanation: See PDPG figure 11.1 The documents developed to attract and assist qualified bidders in properly submitting bids are called? (A) Contract Documents (B) Procurement Requirements (C) Conditions of the Contract (D) Bidders Agreement - Correct Answer: B Reference: PDPG 11.1.6 Explanation: Procurement requirements instruct the bidders or proposers about the established procedures or preparing and submitting their bids or proposals. Signed by each party the Agreement can be best explained as: (A) Defines the relationship of the owner, A/E, and contractor (B) Is the one instrument of the contract documents that binds the signing parties to the work (C) Constitutes the legal portion of the specifications (D) Binds the Architect to the General Contractor - Correct Answer: B Reference: PDPG 5.3 Explanation: The agreement is the written document signed by each party, and it is the legal instrument binding the parties to the contract. An alternate: (A) Is the same as an option in the specifications. (B) Is used for the same purpose as unit prices. (C) Should be described in Division 01 and specified in the appropriate specification sections. (D) Should be described in detail on the bid form. - Correct Answer: C Reference: PDPG 8.14.3, 11.4.6.1, 11.3.10.5 Explanation: (PDPG 8.14.3) Alternates should be carefully expressed in the pricing documents, including the criteria by which alternates will or will not be awarded. Alternates should be clearly delineated on the drawings as well as addressed appropriately in the specifications. If this is not the following: contracting requirements, specifications, contract drawings, pre-contract revisions, clarifications and proposals, and contract modifications. Addenda are used to: (A) Modify the procurement documents before award of the contract. (B) Modify the contract documents after award of the contract. (C) Modify drawings and specifications only. (D) Formalize verbal instructions given during bidding. - Correct Answer: A Reference: PDPG 11.3.12.2 Explanation: Addenda are written or graphic documents issued to clarify, revise, add to, or delete information in the procurement documents or in previous addenda. Typically, an addendum is issued prior to the receipt of bids or proposals. The agreement is part of the: (A) Bidding requirements. (B) General conditions. (C) Specifications. (D) Contract forms. - Correct Answer: D Reference: PDPG 11.5.2 Explanation: The form of agreement to be used for a project is identified in the contracting requirement portion of the procurement documents. It is good practice for procurement documents to contain the form of agreement for the prospective contractor's reference. Division 01 should be used to: (A) Provide a location for general and supplementary conditions. (B) Provide a means to modify standard sections of the specifications. (C) Provide a logical arrangement for specifying administrative, procedural, and temporary facilities. (D) Provide a location for specifying special construction and materials the bidders might overlook. - Correct Answer: C Reference: PDPG 11.3.10 Explanation: See PDPG 11.3.10 for a complete discussion. Division 01 sections relate to: (A) Procurement requirements, the agreement, general and supplementary conditions, and specifications. collectively referred to as the General Requirements, specify administrative requirements, procedural requirements, temporary facilities and controls, performance requirements, and life cycle activities. The agreement form, before modification, should be reviewed carefully by the: (A) Owner's legal counsel. (B) Owner. (C) Architect and Owner. (D) Contractor. - Correct Answer: A Reference: PDPG 5.4 Explanation: The agreement form and the respective conditions of the contract should be reviewed carefully by the owner's legal counsel before modification to satisfy specific project requirements. 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: (A) The Owner. (B) The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). (C) The A/E. (D) His/her Surety Company. - Correct Answer: C Reference: AIA A201 3.2.2 Explanation: Typically, the conditions of the contract require the contractor to report errors, inconsistencies, or omissions to the A/E. The contractor could be held liable for not repeating errors, inconsistencies, or omissions if the contractor knew there were errors, inconsistencies, or omissions. Shop drawings, product data, and samples are: (A) Considered part of the contract documents. (B) Not contract documents. (C) Prepared by the Architect. (D) Prepared during construction document stage. - Correct Answer: B Reference: AIA A201 3.12.4 Explanation: (AIA A201 3.12.4) Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples and similar submittals are not Contract Documents. Their purpose is to demonstrate the way by which the Contractor proposes to conform to the information given and the design concept expressed in the Contract Documents for those portions of the Work for which the Contract Documents require submittals. During the construction stage of a project, several types of supplemental drawings are prepared, such as shop drawings. Shop drawings may be prepared by: agreement: (A) Contract time. (B) Contract sum. (C) Reference to contract documents. (D) Construction Submittal requirements. - Correct Answer: D Reference: PDPG 5.5 Explanation: A review of the provisions of a contract between an owner and a contractor will not include construction submittal requirements—note the only submittals indicated are preconstruction submittals. Procurement Documents include: (A) Procurement requirements, which include solicitation, instructions for procurement, available information, procurement forms and supplements. (B) Contracting requirements, which include the agreement, performance bond, payment bond, and certificates. (C) Conditions of the contract, which include the general and supplementary conditions. (D) Specifications. (E) All of the above. - Correct Answer: E Reference: PDPG 11.4, Figure 11.1 Explanation: See PDPG 11.4 and Figure 11.1 for a complete discussion. In a design-bid-build project delivery method, the general construction contract is between: (A) The Subcontractors and Contractor. (B) The Contractor and the Owner. (C) The Architect and the Contractor. (D) The Subcontractors and the suppliers. (E) The Owner and the Architect. - Correct Answer: B Reference: PDPG 7.2.3.1, Figure 7.3 Explanation: When one of the bidders is selected by the owner, the owner will directly enter into the (construction) contract. What is the relationship between the A/E and contractor in the design-bid-build project delivery method? (A) There is no contractual relationship between the A/E and contractor. (B) The contractor has separate agreements with the A/E for design services. (C) The A/E has an agreement with the contractor for construction services. (D) The A/E and contractor are contracted to hire the Construction Manager. - Correct Answer: A Reference: PDPG 7.2.3.1, Figure 7.3 oversee design and construction process, either as an independent advisor (CMa) or as a contractor (CMc) who guarantees the cost of the project to the owner. The owner also may maintain a separate agreement with an A/E and also with single or multiple prime contractors. During the construction stage, the Contractor shall maintain record documents: (A) In the Architect's office. (B) In the field office. (C) In the Owner's office. (D) With each of the subcontractors. - Correct Answer: B Reference: PDPG 13.7.14 Explanation: Record documents are kept in the field office and are used to record actual construction. The contractor is required by both AIA and EJCDC standard general conditions to maintain record documents. Inspections required by authorities having jurisdiction shall be obtained by the: (A) Owner. (B) Contractor. (C) Authority requiring the test. (D) Subcontractor, when it is the Subcontractor's work being tested. - Correct Answer: B Reference: PDPG 13.3.3, 13.7.5 Explanation: (13.3.3) Contractor schedules and obtains required inspections by authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ). (13.7.5) AHJ's verify that code and ordinance requirements have been met. If authorities discover work not in compliance with code requirements during a site inspection, they will not approve the work. The non-complying work must be corrected by the contractor and approved by the AHJs. Who is required to have a program for project site safety? (A) Owner. (B) A/E. (C) Contractor. (D) Each Subcontractor. - Correct Answer: D Reference: PDPG 13.7.8 Explanation: (13.7.8) The standard general conditions clearly establish the contractor as being responsible for planning, maintain and supervising construction safety measures and programs. Who is required to protect stored materials? (A) A/E. (B) Suppliers. (C) Contractor. (D) Owner. - Correct Answer: C the owner and the A/E to verify acceptability, the lists are required before work begins. These lists are prepared by the contractor, submitted to the A/E for review, and forwarded by the A/E to the owner for final approval. If the owner or the A/E objects to any of the proposed subcontractors, the A/E notifies the contractor of the objection in writing. The standard AIA and EJCDC general conditions state that the contractor will not be forced to use subcontractors to which the contractor has an objection. The A/E's approval of Shop Drawings is: (A) For conformance with the design concept and design intent indicated in the Contract Documents. (B) To make certain the products actually supplied by the Contractor fit in the construction. (C) To determine accuracy and completeness of dimensions and quantities. (D) To ensure that contract document requirements have been met. - Correct Answer: A Reference: PDPG 11.2.3.4, 13.6.5 Explanation: (PDPG 11.2.3.4) The A/E reviews shop drawings for conformance with the design concept only. (PDPG 13.6.5) The A/E's review is limited to determining whether the submittal is consistent with the design intent indicated in the contract documents. The A/E's review is not to determine accuracy and completeness of dimensions or quantities; these are the contractor's responsibility. The owner must sign: (A) Supplemental instructions. (B) Change orders. (C) Addenda. (D) Proposal requests. - Correct Answer: B Reference: PDPG 11.3.12.3 Explanation: (PDPG 11.3.12.3) Change Order is a written instruction that authorizes an addition, deletion, or revision in the work or an adjustment in the contract sum or the contract time that is signed by the A/E recommending the change, the owner authorizing the change and the contractor accepting the change. Who can accept non-conforming work? (A) A/E. (B) AHJ. (C) Owner. (D) Construction Manager. - Correct Answer: C Reference: PDPG 13.7.9 Explanation: (PDPG 13.7.9) The A/E has the authority to reject work that does not conform to the requirements of the contract documents. Only the owner can accept non-conforming work; the A/E is not authorized to do so. Reference: PDPG 11.3.7.4 Explanation: The specification information within sections is arranged in a three-part format: Part 1—GENERAL. Describes administrative, procedural, and temporary requirements unique to the section. Part 1 is an extension of subjects covered in Division 01 and amplifies information unique to the section. Part 2—PRODUCTS. Describes products, materials, equipment, fabrications, mixes, systems and assemblies and their quality requirements, that are required for incorporation into the project. Part 3—EXECUTION. Describes installation or application, including preparatory actions and post installation cleaning and protection. Site-built assemblies and site-manufactured products and systems are included. In specification writing, the two basic grammatical sentence moods which can be used to clearly convey specification requirements are: (A) Imperative and Indicative. (B) Suggestive and Imperative. (C) Prescriptive and Descriptive. (D) Performance and Indicative. - Correct Answer: A Reference: PDPG 11.3.5.2 Explanation: The imperative mood is the recommended method for instructions covering the installation of products and equipment. The imperative sentence is concise and readily understandable. The indicative mood, passive voice requires the use of shall in nearly every statement. This sentence structure can cause unnecessary wordiness and monotony. Quality control activities occur: (A) Before or while accomplishing the work or service. (B) During the work or service. (C) After the quality assurance activities. (D) During the fabrication. (E) Before fabrication. - Correct Answer: A Reference: PDPG 10.6.7.2, 8.9,13.8 Explanation: (PDPG 10.6.7.2) To further verify compliance with the requirements, the product may be tested by a qualified testing and inspection agency after it is fabricated or installed, and the results are reported to the owner or A/E. This is known as quality control testing. (PDPG 8.9) Quality control (QC) refers to the procedures for evaluating completed activities and elements of the design for conformance with the requirements. (PDPG 13.8) Quality control (QC) refers to the procedures for evaluating completed activities and elements of the work for conformance with contract requirements. Quality assurance activities occur: (A) Before the work or service is done. (B) Before or while accomplishing the work or service. (C) During construction. (D) During design. - Correct Answer: B Reference: PDPG 8.9, 13.8 Explanation: A particular material or component may appear many times throughout the drawings, but is specified in only one location. Resource drawings serve what purpose: (A) Show existing work that is to be modified. (B) Show construction related to the work, but which is not indicated in the contract. (C) Provide the Owner with a set of documents that will facilitate operation. - Correct Answer: B Reference: PDPG 11.2.3.3 Explanation: Resource drawings show existing conditions or new construction related to the work, but are not included in the contract. An Allowance is included in the base bid for: (A) Cost of an item to be selected. (B) Time to extend the work. (C) Includes both time and costs of an item. - Correct Answer: C Reference: PDPG 8.14.1.1 Explanation: An Allowance is a specified monetary sum (door hardware or bricks), specified quantity (50 feet of corridor partition), and or time (Add 2 days per 50 feet of corridor partition) not otherwise defined by the specifications and drawings, but which the contractor is required to include in the bid or price. A Unit Price is: (A) A cost determined by the A/E. (B) Amount determined by number of units multiplied by a unit cost in the Agreement. (C) A cost listed on the Bid Form. - Correct Answer: B Reference: PDPG 8.14.1.3 Explanation: A price for a specified unit of work can be stipulated or quoted by a bidder or proposer; however unit prices must be incorporated in the Agreement. Unit prices are useful where the type of work is defined, but the extent of the work is not known or is likely to change. Unit prices are also utilized when quantity allowances are specified, providing a means of adjusting the contract sum once the full extent of the work becomes known. A defined portion of the work that is priced separately is: (A) A Unit Cost. (B) Lump Sum. (C) Alternate. - Correct Answer: C Reference: PDPG 8.14.1.2 Explanation: An Alternate is a defined portion of the work that is priced separately and thus provides an Acceptance will require substantial revision of contract documents or other items of the project, unless the participants involved agree to reimburse costs for changes to the contract documents. The substitutions request does not include an itemized comparison of the proposed substitution with the specified product. 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, who is responsible for the cost of the correction? (A) The A/E (B) The Owner (C) Contractor - Correct Answer: C Reference: PDPG 13.7.5 Explanation: The contractor is not required to ascertain that the contract documents comply with applicable regulations and code. If the rejected work conforms to the contract documents, the contractor may be entitled to a change order to correct the defective work. However, the contractor may be responsible for correcting, at no additional cost, work the contractor knew to be contrary to applicable regulations and codes. The specified correction period (typically one year) and specified extended warranties begin: (A) Upon final payment. (B) On the date of substantial completion. (C) One year from occupancy of the project. - Correct Answer: B Reference: PDPG 13.13.3.6 Explanation: Most standard general conditions state that the date of substantial completion is the date established by the A/E when the project is sufficiently complete to permit the owner to use it for its intended purpose. The owner takes partial or full responsibility for the project, the correction period begins, and specified product warranties typically begin. Fast-tracking is: (A) A scheduling technique (B) A scheduling and design concept. (C) A project delivery method. - Correct Answer: A Reference: PDPG 7.1.5.3 Explanation: Fast-track is not a project delivery method by itself, but instead is a scheduling technique that, while it can be used with any project delivery method, utilizes the technique of separating work into multiple contracts based on project scheduling to ensure project completion in a condensed period of time. all of the following except one: (A) The A/E represents the owner's interests. (B) The A/E and Contractor comprise the Design- Build entity. (C) The Design Builder has specialized knowledge of design and constructability. (D) Single entity is responsible - Correct Answer: A Reference: PDPG 7.5.3.3 Explanation: The A/E is not a representative of the owner because the A/E's services are performed in the interest of the design-builder and there is no contractual obligation or contractual relationship between the architect and the owner. Which of the following is not an example of a contingency cost? (A) Construction delays. (B) Contractor's overhead. (C) Weather, labor and material shortages. (D) Regulatory restrictions. - Correct Answer: B Reference: PDPG 6.7.4, 12.4.1 Explanation: (PDPG 6.7.4) All estimating requires contingencies to account for the unquantifiable effects of unknowns, such as funding sources, weather, labor and material shortages, governmental and regulatory restrictions, and construction delays related to known and unknown geological conditions and the possible presence of hazardous materials. (PDPG 12.4.1) An examination of PDPG 12.4.1, especially PDPG 12.4.1.3 indicates the Contractor's Overhead to be one of the pricing categories for pricing the project. What are the four C's for effective communication? - Correct Answer: Clear, concise, correct, and complete. Reference: PDPG 11.3.5 Explanation: As legally enforceable contract documents, construction specifications should be prepared with concern and respect for their legal status. The four C's for effective communication are: Clear. Use proper grammar and simple sentence construction to avoid ambiguity. Concise. Eliminate unnecessary words, but not at the expense of clarity, correctness or completeness. Correct. Present information accurately and precisely. Carefully select words that convey exact meanings. Complete. Do not leave out important information. What three factors affect the quality of a project? - Correct Answer: Cost, Extent, and Time. Reference: PDPG 7.1.2.4 and Figure 7.1 Explanation: Competitive marker forces frequently compel owner to select a project delivery method that will achieve a balance between the following factors to establish the quality of the project, as illustrated in Figure 7.1: Extent, Cost and Time. These three factors comprise the essence of any contractual arrangement. How these are defined by the project priorities, as well as the owner's capacities are necessary for the owner to make an Time: What will the time be to achieve the facility? Which of the following is not a method of specifying? (A) Procedural. (B) Proprietary. (C) Descriptive. (D) Reference standard. (E) Performance. - Correct Answer: A Reference: PDPG 11.3.6 Explanation: There are four methods that are used for writing specifications: Descriptive: A prescriptive method - products and processes are specified but not the results. Performance: A method of specifying results, but not the means to achieve them. Reference Standard: A method that can be used for prescriptive or performance specifications. Proprietary: A prescriptive method - products and processes are specified but not the results. Minor changes involve adjustments to: The contract sum or time. No adjustment to the contract. Adjustment to the contract time only. - Correct Answer: B Reference: PDPG 13.9.2.2 Explanation: Minor changes to the project or clarifications of the contract documents are defined as instructions or clarifications not involving adjustment of the contract sum or time. Which of the following is not an estimating technique during the design stage? (A) Unit price. (B) Unit of measure. (C) Order of magnitude. (D) Proprietary. (E) Assemblies/systems. - Correct Answer: D Reference: PDPG 8.11.2 Explanation: Estimating techniques used during the design stage include any of the following: Order of Magnitude: Quickest estimate to complete and also least accurate that uses per unit of occupancy cost such as a cost per bed price for a healthcare project. 20 to 25 percent degree of accuracy.