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CERTIFIED CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
(CCM) EXAM–ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2026
Construction Management - answer-The practice of professional management applied to the planing, design, and construction of projects, from inception to completion, for the purpose of controlling time, cost, and quality Construction Contract Administration Objectives - answer-To control: time, cost, quality, information flow and to satisfy the Owner's goals and objectives for the project Design Bid Build Advantages - answer-Widely applicable, understandable, owner retains control, owner "knows" the cost prior to the start of Construction Design Bid Build Disadvantages - answer-Relatively slow, owner is liable for the design, constructability issues, adversarial relationships fostered Multiple Prime Advantages - answer-Increased Owner control, work easily fast-tracked, save general contractor markups, some states require it Multiple Prime Disadvantages - answer-Owner has risk of controlling time and coordination, multiple accountability for performance, unknown "final" cost at construction start, same owner risks as traditional approach CM at Risk Advantags - answer-Well-suited for fast-tracking, contractor (and subcontractor) input on design alternatives, better cost info, permits "picking" of the builder
CM at Risk Disadvantages - answer-Change of CM's accountability after, GMP (guaranteed maximum price) is signed, tempted to sign GMP "too soon", variations in procurement methods Design-Build Advantages - answer-Accountability for project delivery, reduced disputes, can cut time and cost, builder can have input to design/constructabibility, budget established early on Design-Build Disadvantages - answer-Early definition of the program required, owner's loss of control during design, potential for quality to be compromised What is True concerning delivery methods? - answer-delivery methods are the forms of organizing the construction project, all delivery methods have dissimilar risks What delivery method can reduce and cut time the most when compared to other methods? - answer-Design-Build What delivery method allows the contractor(s) to provide input on design alternatives? - answer-CM at Risk and Design-Build With this delivery method, the owner holds contracts with the designer and several contractors. The CM assists in scheduling the contractors. - answer-Multiple Prime Price Competitively Bid Contract Advantages - answer-Well-known, competitive, fair and transparent, produces "lowest" price, contractor assumes risk for completion Price Competitively Bid Contract Disadvantages - answer-No consideration of any qualification except price, work must be well specified Negotiated Price Contract Advantages - answer-Best value selection, freedom to pick subcontractors, easier choice of alternatives, opportunity NOT to pay for design errors
AIA Agency Contract (B141, B801) - answer-1 or more construction contracts; Designer is the owner's principal agent; Designer handles the contract administration; Designer handles the design CMAA Agency CM at Risk Contract - answer-CM's extensive professional services during design; self-perform work only if low bid, owners approves, and a separate GMP contract is signed; owner may reject GMP, CM may continue as agent; owner may require additional services after GMP is signed; CM is responsible for the cost of the project; CM must bid (and be low bidder) on work to be self-performed; project team concept is to be maintained AIA CM at Risk Contract - answer-CM's limited professional services during design; CM may self-perform work at their own discretion without submitting bids; no option for owner to reject GMP and continue CM's services; no option for owner to require additional services after GMP is signed CMAA Agency General Conditions - answer-Inspection, testing, and rejection of non- conforming work; provide a vehicle for making changes to the contract price and time; insurance requirements for the contractor and the owner; avenues for contract termination: for convenience, for default; defining a mechanism for dispute resolution; responsibilities of the owner, CM, designer, and contractor; site safety; monitoring time and progress of the work; responsibilities and duties to subcontractors and suppliers; owner's right to perform work and issue separate contracts; procedures for progress payments, withholding payments, and issuing final payment Pre-Design Administration - answer-Project management plan; project procedures; management information system; quality management plan; communications procedures; master and mile stone schedule; identify possible project delivery; manage designer selection and contract form; feasibility studies; conceptual studies; pre- design cost studies; environmental analyses Design Phase Contract Adminstration - answer-Team building and leadership development; fullfill CM contract requirements; develop contracting strategy, bid package, contract formats; prepare bid and award documents and schedule;
administration of design contract(s); assist in developing contract specifications; develop the procurement plan; update master schedule Procurement Phase Contract Administration - answer-Develop bidders; bidder pre- qualification; distribution of bid documents; pre-bid conference; bid opening and evaluation: procedures, review, expectations, conditions, and alternatives; notice of award; schedule and budget adjustments; bidders interest campain; bid advertisement; addenda; information to bidders; notice to proceed Construction Phase Contract Administration - answer-Pre-construction conference; partnering; document existing conditions; owner-furnished items; deliverables checklist; permits, insurance, labor agreements, bonds; communications; meetings; verify GC's procurement process; claims mitigation and evaluation; review and process contract modifications; ensure on-site safety program compliance; administer progress payment process; ensure as-built record drawings maintained; full fill reporting requirements; ensure retention requirements are fullfilled, quality management plan; monitor compliance with the contract Construction Phase Project Closeout - answer-Training; testing/start-up; commissioning; pre-final inspections; punchlists; final inspection; owner acceptance; as-built record drawings; operation and maintenance manuals; spare parts; warranties; final permits; certificate of occupancy; transfers of liability; move-in planning/coordination Post Construction Phase - answer-Claims resolution; contract closeout; final payment (including retention); call-backs Project Documentation - answer-Conformance to the contract; quality in construction; project control; responsive problem solving; resolution of disputes/claims avoidance; preparation for litigation Records and Management Plan - answer-Organization; Project Documentation; Tracking and follow-up; software utilized
Which of these is NOT a goal of professional management by a CM? Control Liability, Maintain a project schedule, establish a buffer between the owner and the project, increase the quality of the final product - answer-Establish a buffer between the owner and the project The delivery methods are the structure to take a project from beginning to completion. With which delivery method does the owner have contracts with several contractors and the CM's primary role is to properly schedule and manage the contractors? Design- Bid Build, CM at Risk, Multiple Prime, Design-Build - answer-Multiple Prime In the Multiple Prime method, a bid is placed for the building and it is built per the bid. True or False - answer-False CM at Risk is when the CM takes over as the general contractor. True or False - answer- True Some states require Multiple Prime contracts. True or False - answer-True An advantage of the Design-Build method is that the owner is not liable for the design. True or False - answer-False With this delivery method, the owner hires one group who is both the designer and the builder. The designer-consultant and the sub-contractors for construction all work for this one entity. Design-Bid Build, CM at Risk, Multiple Prime, Design-Build - answer- Design-Build There are different forms of compensation. Select the type of compensation that helps produce the lowest price, but has little or no consideration for the contractor's qualifications. Negotiated, Fixed Price, Reimbursable, Bid - answer-Bid A reimbursable contract is most appropriate when the work is risky, it is impossible to define, and the amount of work is unknown. True or False - answer-True
Contract documents should consist of the agreement, drawings, and specifications, but should not include any modifications after the bid. True or False - answer-False One advantage of using standard forms is that you will not have to deal with attorneys since the forms are updated according to the current laws and regulations. True or False
- answer-False Select the series of CMAA contract documents that should be used when the CM begins the project as the owner's representative and then switches into the role of the builder, offering the owner a guaranteed maximum price. CM at Risk (CMAR) Series, Agency Series, Designer Series, Principle Agent Series - answer-CM at Risk (CMAR) Series The foundation for the success (or failure) of the project depends on appropriate professional organizations and systems at each project phase. True or False - answer- True An important component of the pre-design phase is the construction management plan. True or False - answer-True One of the key components in this project phase is to verify if the general contractor is following the established procurement process: Procurement, Design, Construction, Post-Construction - answer-Construction The CM reviews bids and provides the awarded bidder a Notice to Proceed in this phase of the project: Procurement, Design, Construction, Post-Construction - answer- Procurement Maintaining factual, accurate,and timely project documentation is an essential role of the CM. True or False - answer-True Copies of documents related to a particular issue should be kept in a master file, separate from the Issues book. True or False - answer-False
