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Construction Contract Documents and Specifications, Exams of Nursing

Chamberlain College of NursingNursing

An overview of various aspects of construction contract documents and specifications, including the computation of contractor's overhead and profits, responsibilities for shop drawings, integrated project delivery, outline specifications, submittal requirements, and the organization and components of project design team coordination. It covers topics such as the conditions of the contract, division 01 requirements, the use of masterformat and uniformat, and the legal status of the contract documents. The document also discusses issues related to substitutions, product life cycle analysis, and the application of building information modeling (bim) in facility management. The information presented in this document can be useful for students and professionals involved in the construction industry, providing insights into the complex world of construction contract administration and documentation.

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CDT exam questions with correct
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1. The method of computation of Contractor's overhead and profits for Change Order prices, where
both additions and deletions are involved, is found in the:
a) Agreement.
b) Conditions of the Contract.
c) Division 01.
d) Instructions to Bidders. - correct answer-b) Conditions of the Contract.
2. General Requirements are part of:
a) Supplementary Conditions.
b) Bidding Requirements.
c) Specifications.
d) Summary of Work. - correct answer-c) Specifications.
3. The three essential considerations in the evaluation of a product are:
a) Requirements, Criteria, and Tests.
b) Costs, Maintenance, and Installation.
c) Life Cycle Cost, Installation Cost, and Maintenance Cost.
d) Case studies, Failures, and Problems. - correct answer-a) Requirements, Criteria, and Tests.
4. Whose responsibility is it to furnish the Shop Drawings?
a) The Architect/Engineer
b) The Contractor
c) The Owner
d) The Subcontractor - correct answer-b) The Contractor
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  1. The method of computation of Contractor's overhead and profits for Change Order prices, where both additions and deletions are involved, is found in the: a) Agreement. b) Conditions of the Contract. c) Division 01. d) Instructions to Bidders. - correct answer-b) Conditions of the Contract.
  2. General Requirements are part of: a) Supplementary Conditions. b) Bidding Requirements. c) Specifications. d) Summary of Work. - correct answer-c) Specifications.
  3. The three essential considerations in the evaluation of a product are: a) Requirements, Criteria, and Tests. b) Costs, Maintenance, and Installation. c) Life Cycle Cost, Installation Cost, and Maintenance Cost. d) Case studies, Failures, and Problems. - correct answer-a) Requirements, Criteria, and Tests.
  4. Whose responsibility is it to furnish the Shop Drawings? a) The Architect/Engineer b) The Contractor c) The Owner d) The Subcontractor - correct answer-b) The Contractor
  5. The division of the Work among multiple prime Contracts is described in:

a) Instructions to Bidders. b) Supplementary Conditions. c) Division 01. d) Special Conditions. - correct answer-c) Division 01.

  1. During the Project Conception Stage, the A/E may be retained to: a) Develop outline specifications b) Describe the character of the mechanical system c) Prepare renderings d) Assist in financial feasibility studies - correct answer-d) Assist in financial feasibility studies
  2. What is the main purpose of MasterFormat? a) for scheduling, value management, recording of design data and managing costs. b) used during the planning stage of a project. c) to organize the Project Manual, reference keynotes and detailed cost estimates. d) when there is a standardized need for information to appear upon each page of a project manual. - correct answer-c) to organize the Project Manual, reference keynotes and detailed cost estimates.
  3. The person who becomes secondarily liable for another's debt or performance is called the: a) Guarantee b) Warrantor c) Guarantor d) Warrantee - correct answer-c) Guarantor
  4. Integrated projects are distinguished by all of the following characteristics except: a) Development of virtual project model through input from a collaborative team b) Trust-based collaboration between project team members c) Maximized efficiency through design, fabrication, and construction

a) Numeric and graphic. b) Vertical and horizontal. c) Scaled and nonscaled. d) Exterior and interior. - correct answer-c) Scaled and nonscaled.

  1. Substitution requirements and procedures during bidding a) Are not allowed under most public bidding statutes. b) Are modified by the Supplementary Conditions. c) Are stated in the Instructions to Bidders. d) Are provided by requests by telephone. - correct answer-c) Are stated in the Instructions to Bidders.
  2. Submittal requirements for Mechanical and Electrical work are specified in: a) General Conditions b) Supplementary Conditions c) Division 01 d) Division 22 and 26 - correct answer-c) Division 01
  3. The Procurement Requirements are a) a part of the Procurement Documents, but not the Contract Documents. b) a part of the Contract Documents. c) a part of the Procurement Documents but not the Project Manual. d) in the same part as the Contract Modifications. - correct answer-a) a part of the Procurement Documents, but not the Contract Documents.
  4. Since he or she is most familiar with a product, the manufacturer's representative should: a) Write the specification section. b) Review the specification section. c) Supply accurate information to the A/E

d) Not be consulted in order to avoid a conflict of interest. - correct answer-c) Supply accurate information to the A/E

  1. Which of the following requires a Change Order? a) Extension of bid date. b) Modification of the Work. c) Revision of Bidding Documents affecting construction cost. d) Revision of Bidding Documents affecting completion time. - correct answer-b) Modification of the Work.
  2. Experienced owners may require project teams to utilize integrated project delivery based upon: a) Increased coordination of construction documentation. b) Desire Greater prefabrication opportunities. c) Optimized site utilization. d) All of the above. - correct answer-d) All of the above.
  3. The Conditions of the Contract include a) Contract Forms, General Conditions, and Supplementary Conditions. b) General Conditions and Supplementary Conditions. c) General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, and Division 01. d) Documents within the project manual, except the Bidding Requirements. - correct answer-b) General Conditions and Supplementary Conditions.
  4. The mood that is recommended for specifications is: a) The imperative mood b) The indicative mood c) The symbolic mood d) None of the above - correct answer-a) The imperative mood
  5. During the bid phase, substitutions may be proposed by:

b) are the contracts between the owner and the construction manager. c) are the contracts between the contractor and the A/E. d) are the contracts between the contractor and the subcontractors. - correct answer-d) are the contracts between the contractor and the subcontractors.

  1. Owner occupancy of the premises during construction: a) Should not be specified in section covering temporary facilities b) Is specified in Section 01 10 00 Summary. c) Is not a concern of the specifier. d) Precludes Contractor's use of existing facilities such as stairs, elevators and sanitary facilities. - correct answer-b) Is specified in Section 01 10 00 Summary.
  2. The Invitation to Bid: a) contains detailed requirements for submittal of bids. b) legally defines the Contract Documents for a project. c) is designed to attract qualified bidders. d) includes the Instructions to Bidders and the Bid Forms. - correct answer-c) is designed to attract qualified bidders.
  3. During the bidding process: a) Bids may be discussed before the set time of their opening b) Subcontractors may not use Bid Depositories c) The Contractor should expect his potential Subcontractors to review those plans available in plan rooms. d) The bidder should be allowed to withdraw his bid before the specified time for receipt of bids. - correct answer-d) The bidder should be allowed to withdraw his bid before the specified time for receipt of bids.
  4. Which of the following is considered as part of the specifications? a) General Conditions b) Supplementary Conditions

c) Division 02-19 Facility Construction d) All of the above - correct answer-c) Division 02-19 Facility Construction

  1. The preprinted General Conditions are modified by: a) additional General Conditions. b) Supplementary Conditions. c) Supplementary General Conditions. d) Special Conditions. - correct answer-b) Supplementary Conditions.
  2. Master Format 2004/2010 is based upon: a) A five digit numbering system b) A six and eight digit numbering system c) An alpha numeric numbering system d) A system using not more than two decimal places to aid in filing an project identification - correct answer-b) A six and eight digit numbering system
  3. Which of the following changes to the Contract Documents must be signed by Owner? a) Proposal Requests. b) Conditions. c) Change Orders. d) Special Orders. - correct answer-c) Change Orders.
  4. The correct title for Division 10 is: a) Accessories b) Specialties c) Equipment d) Special Construction - correct answer-b) Specialties
  5. "Section drawings" are cut vertically through and perpendicular to project materials to:

c) Cross sections d) Plan views - correct answer-b) Elevations

  1. When cross-referencing between the Drawings and Specifications the proper term is: a) Refer to specifications b) See specifications c) See detail requirements in specifications d) the practice is discouraged - correct answer-d) the practice is discouraged
  2. Which one of the following statements is correct? a) Conflicts and discrepancies are reduced when important information is repeated. b) Important requirements stated in one document should be repeated in other documents to ensure compliance. c) Each requirement should be stated only one time and in the right place. d) The Manual of Practice stresses multiplicity of locations for retrieval of information. - correct answer- c) Each requirement should be stated only one time and in the right place.
  3. Multiple-prime contracts are often a part of a) Turn-key construction b) Phased Construction c) Long duration construction projects d) Fast track construction - correct answer-d) Fast track construction
  4. Marked up or corrected contract drawings that indicate changes incorporated in the Work are called: a) Bidding Requirements b) Contract Forms c) Conditions of the Contract d) Record Drawings - correct answer-d) Record Drawings
  1. The requirements for Contractor to install Owner furnished products should be included in: a) Instructions to Bidders. b) Supplementary Conditions. c) Division 01. d) Specifications Sections. - correct answer-c) Division 01.
  2. Administrative provision of the construction contract are: a) Fully specified in the Conditions of the Contract b) The Contractor's responsibility and should not be specified c) Written in Division 01 to expand on provision in the Conditions of the Contract d) Written in a manner to avoid Owner responsibilities - correct answer-c) Written in Division 01 to expand on provision in the Conditions of the Contract
  3. Guidance for the proper preparation of the bid form and any attached unit price schedules should be included in the a) Invitation to Bid. b) Instructions to Bidders. c) Specifications d) Addenda - correct answer-b) Instructions to Bidders.
  4. Division 01 sections specify: a) Administrative requirements, procedural requirements, temporary facilities and controls, performance requirements and life cycle activities. b) Legal requirements which would not normally be included in standard General Conditions c) Special Conditions of the Contract d) Technical requirements which do not fit in Division 2-16 - correct answer-a) Administrative requirements, procedural requirements, temporary facilities and controls, performance requirements and life cycle activities.
  5. Specifications are:

b) submittals c) substitutions d) alternates - correct answer-c) substitutions

  1. Life cycle analysis (LCA) is characterized by all of the following except: a) Support for selection of products with the lowest total environmental impact. b) Market analysis of demand for sustainable products c) Questions regarding the materials and impacts related to each phase of the product life cycle d) Estimates of the cumulative environmental impacts resulting from all stages of a product life cycle - correct answer-b) Market analysis of demand for sustainable products
  2. Each specification section having a product covered by an allowance should cross-reference the Division 01 section on Allowances for the: a) Allowance amount. b) Bidding Requirements. c) Product data. d) Installation instructions. - correct answer-a) Allowance amount.
  3. The following are all advantages gained by using standard agreement forms EXCEPT: a) Parties familiarity with the forms. b) Uniformity of terminology. c) Legal precedents interpreting the documents. d) Recognized customs resulting from longtime use. - correct answer-d) Recognized customs resulting from longtime use.
  4. An Alternate becomes a part of the Contract Documents: a) When the bids are opened. b) When the Owner makes his decision to accept. c) On Architect/Engineer's recommendation

d) When stipulated in the Owner-Contractor Agreement. - correct answer-d) When stipulated in the Owner-Contractor Agreement.

  1. Division numbers are fixed, but specification section numbers and titles: a) can change to fill in blanks so as to be sequential b) can never be changed from that listed in MasterFormat c) are fixed for level 2 and level 3 sections but can be individually selected for level 4 sections d) are to be shifted as needed when level 4 sections are added - correct answer-c) are fixed for level 2 and level 3 sections but can be individually selected for level 4 sections
  2. The best way to proceed with bidding and contract award even though certain design decisions have not been made is through the use of: a) Unit prices. b) Quantity allowances. c) Cash allowances. d) Alternates. - correct answer-c) Cash allowances.
  3. The Procurement Requirements include a) the solicitation, procurement forms, and the agreement. b) the solicitation, instruction for procurement, available information, procurement forms, and supplements. c) the instruction for procurement, the payment bond and the procurement security forms. d) the procurement security forms, the information to sub-contractors and the agreement. - correct answer-b) the solicitation, instruction for procurement, available information, procurement forms, and supplements.
  4. Why would the cost of the project at close out be different than the total bid price when using unit prices and be acceptable? a) The bid form was incomplete. b) There was a difference between the field measured quantities and the anticipated quantities. c) The cash allowance was too small to cover the extent of the work.
  1. The Owner is entitled to stop the Work if: a) The Contractor fails to correct defective Work. b) The Contractor is presumed to be bankrupt. c) There is a safety problem on the site. d) The Architect/Engineer fails to represent Owner properly. - correct answer-a) The Contractor fails to correct defective Work.
  2. When the Contractor considers the Work to be substantially complete, it is the Contractor's responsibility to submit to the Architect/Engineer a: a) Final application for payment. b) List of items to be corrected or completed. c) Certificate of occupancy. d) Waiver, or release, of liens. - correct answer-b) List of items to be corrected or completed.
  3. The construction agreement is a) part of the contract documents which defines the relationships and obligations that exist between the owner and contractor. b) always written by a lawyer to cover the specific situation. c) must be on the A101 - Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor. d) part of the contract documents which defines the relationship and obligations that exist between the owner and the design professional. - correct answer-a) part of the contract documents which defines the relationships and obligations that exist between the owner and contractor.
  4. A written warranty that fails to meet one or more of the minimum standards for a "full warranty" is.... a) an express warranty. b) a warranty of title. c) an implied warranty d) a limited warranty. - correct answer-d) a limited warranty.
  1. To be effective in communicating, specifications should be: a) complete, concise, and clear b) concise, clear and correct c) clear, correct, complete, and concise d) concise, correct and complete - correct answer-c) clear, correct, complete, and concise
  2. Product equivalency, effects on the other aspects of the project, and warranty are the major factors to be considered for: a) Alternates. b) Shop drawing submittals. c) Substitution requests. d) Change order request. - correct answer-c) Substitution requests.
  3. The specification type document prepared during the Design Development phase is called the: a) Preliminary project description b) Outline Specification c) Rough Draft Specification d) UniFormat Elements - correct answer-b) Outline Specification
  4. When is the CSI/CSC UniFormat used? a) When a project is in the design development stage b) In the early stages of a project c) In the post construction phase of the project d) To organize information by materials and methods. - correct answer-b) In the early stages of a project
  5. Drawings prepared by the Contractor, subcontractor, or material/equipment supplier that shows how a particular aspect of the work is to be fabricated and installed, are called: a) Record drawings. b) Construction Documents.

d) Generating 3-D perspectives and video models of planned government buildings - correct answer-b) Management of GSA facilities throughout their lifetime through incorporating and utilizing information on space utilization, building elements and systems

  1. If after the initial bid opening of a private project, the low bidder defaults, the Owner: a) May accept another bidder. b) Must reject all bids. c) Must rebid the project. d) Will be reimbursed by the construction performance bond. - correct answer-a) May accept another bidder.
  2. Section titles have 5-digit numbers assigned within MasterFormat 2004/2010 for the following Levels: a) Level 1. b) Levels 2 and 3. c) Levels 2, 3, and 4. d) None of the above. - correct answer-d) None of the above.
  3. Unit price contract is used when: a) Extent of work cannot be fully determined or where actual quantities cannot be accurately calculated. b) Extent of work is known, but the Owner desires a unit cost for portions of the work. c) It is anticipated that bidders will not examine soil bearing reports prior to submitting bid. d) Bidding quantities of equipment. - correct answer-a) Extent of work cannot be fully determined or where actual quantities cannot be accurately calculated.
  4. A classification of construction assemblies is provided by: a) Specifications. b) Project Manual. c) MasterFormat. d) UniFormat. - correct answer-d) UniFormat.
  1. Contract Documents include: a) Written portions of the Contract only. b) Graphic portions of the Contract only. c) Both written and graphic portions of the Contract. d) Bid Forms, Drawings, and Specifications. - correct answer-c) Both written and graphic portions of the Contract.
  2. Under the Three-Part SectionFormat, schedules for painting, finish hardware, equipment, and lighting fixtures, belong in: a) Part 1. b) Part 2. c) Part 3. d) Part 1 & Part 3. - correct answer-c) Part 3.
  3. Under the Three-Part SectionFormat, where is the proper location for Surface Preparation? a) Part 1. b) Part 2. c) Part 3. d) Part 2 & Part 3. - correct answer-c) Part 3.
  4. Which of the following groups of Article Headings would occur in Part 1 of the Three-Part SectionFormat? a) Fabrication, quality assurance, and references. b) References, submittals, and field quality control. c) References, submittals, and related requirements. d) Warranties, allowances, and schedules. - correct answer-c) References, submittals, and related requirements.
  5. Which of the following statements is correct?