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Construction Management Course Modules Overview
1. Which of the following is not a normal profit concept?: B. Indirect profit
2. Which item is not part of the basic lead carpenter job description?: D. Estimating
3. What level of impact do lead carpenters have on markups?: C. Limited
4. Which action can minimize a company's exposure to workers' compensa- tion claims?: C.
Maintain maximum safety standards at the job site
5. What is considered a Direct Cost?: A. Your labor on the job
6. Where would the type of roofing material for a sloped roof house be found?-
: C. Elevation
7. From which type of drawing can measurements not be directly taken?: B. Perspective
8. In the CSI Format, where would information on paper towel holders in bathrooms be
found?: B. Division 10-Specities
9. Where would the type of flooring material used in the kitchen most likely be found?: B. Material
and finish schedule
10. On which drawing would the size of continuous spread footings be found?-
: A. Foundation plan
11. Which response is NOT true regarding carpeting and wood flooring in CSI format?: C. Before
information on the roofing membrane
12. Measurements on site and plot plans are usually given in what units?: A. Feet and inches
13. Where can the floor to floor height of a house usually not be found?: A. A typical wall section
14. Why are separate plumbing plans seldom included in residential construc- tion?: A. Because
residential plumbing is fairly simple.
15. What is the most effective way to handle building code inspections?: A. To do good work
16. When does the building code become effective?: D. When the governing body in your
jurisdiction adopts the code
17. When may remodeling an existing building require numerous code require- ments to be met?: D.
All of the above
18. Which organization is a standards setting organization found in the IRC?-
: D. ASTM
19. What is a common aspect of both job-site inspection and evaluation of existing
construction?: To ensure quality and compliance.
20. What are the initial steps to take before starting remodeling work?: Best determine where and
how to begin the work, know what the homeowner wants accomplished, identify existing problems and conditions, and determine where and how material drops can be stored.
21. What does the term 'bearing wall' refer to?: A wall supporting loads above it.
22. What is the benefit of a thorough evaluation of existing conditions before remodeling?: It helps
a professional asbestos abatement contractor to remove or abate it.
33. What are the four elements of effective on-the-job communication?: Clear situation, concise
background, accurate assessment, and a recommendation.
34. What is one effective nonverbal cue?: Eye contact.
35. What is one example of a barrier to effective listening?: A preoccupied mind.
36. What provides balance to your verbal communications?: Your physical ges- tures.
37. What is an ineffective teaching method when coaching or correcting an employee?: Being
antagonistic and abrupt or blunt.
38. What is a benefit of having private conversations with employees about feedback?: It creates a
more comfortable environment for discussion.
39. What should you do if you encounter a safety hazard at a job site?: Report it to your supervisor
immediately.
40. What is the importance of scheduling in construction projects?: It helps ensure that the
project stays on track and within budget.
41. What role does clear communication play in a construction team?: It fosters teamwork and
minimizes misunderstandings.
42. What is the significance of using common language in a construction environment?: It ensures
that all team members understand instructions and safety protocols.
43. What does handling a situation immediately accomplish for a worker?: It prevents the worker
from being embarrassed in front of other crew members.
44. What signifies a quality subcontractor?: They communicate changes and schedules promptly,
clearly, and without delay.
45. When is the most beneficial time to develop and discuss the 'punch list' with clients?: As the
project winds down, and the final touches are being complet- ed.
46. List the five keys to success for working with crews.: Self-starter, Lean-in, Dynamic, Networking,
Dedication.
47. What is another way to describe job-site management?: Bringing it all to- gether.
48. What is the primary step in successful job-site organization?: Getting your project file organized.
49. What best describes the effect of change orders?: They should be avoided as they cause delays
in the job.
50. How much should you deduct off the rafter run for a 2"x10" ridge when laying out rafters for a
6/12 gable roof?: ¾".
51. When laying out a hip rafter with a 6/12 pitch, how should the framing square be
project finalization.
64. What is a common method of communication used in job-site manage- ment?: Texting.
65. What is essential for maintaining motivation within a crew?: Empathy and consistency.
66. What is the average height for a full height kitchen cabinet?: 96 inches.
67. How much should kitchen countertops overhang base cabinets?: 1 inch.
68. To what should base shoe molding be nailed?: Baseboard.
69. How are wood trim pieces joined at outside corners?: With a mitered joint.
70. What is the minimum recommended head room for a finished main stair- case?: 6 feet 8 inches.
71. How should upper cabinets be secured to the wall?: Screwed.
72. What is the minimum width required for main staircases?: Wide enough for two persons.
73. What is the most cost-effective way to maintain historical windows while increasing efficiency?:
Wood sash replacements.
74. What type of glass is required for windows above stairways or tubs?: Tem- pered glass.
75. What should never be done when installing storm windows?: Caulk the bottom edge of the
panel.
76. What should you be aware of when installing a pocket replacement win- dow?: Egress opening
size.
77. What is the least disruptive window replacement system?: Pocket insert.
78. What is the minimum material needed for each corner when setting up a foundation with batter
boards?: Three posts and two batter boards set at exact elevations.
79. What admixture is generally added to concrete in cold weather condi- tions?: 10% antifreeze
(to reduce freezing).
80. How many square feet does one yard of concrete cover at 4 inches thick?-
: 81 square feet.
81. How many cubic feet are in one yard of concrete?: 27 cubic feet.
82. How can you check the finished block elevation on a small project?: Verify the block wall
elevation with the existing dwelling and the print.
83. For which of the following can rising damp cause a serious problem?: Brick walls.
84. What should be installed where roofs meet vertical walls?: Continuous metal flashing.
85. What pound felt paper is generally used with strip shingles as an under- layment?: 15
86. Where is metal drip edge applied at the eave edge?: Under the underlay- ment.
87. How does a shingle-type roof keep water out of a building?: They are installed to shed
water.
88. What is the minimum slope for using sawn wood shingles?: 3/12.
89. What is the main trim member along the edge of the roof slope?: Fascia
90. What methods can be used for finishing the outside corner when applying beveled siding?:
103. Which air characteristic depends on temperature?: All of the above (dew point temperature,
absolute humidity, relative humidity).
104. What effect does compressing a fiberglass insulation product have on its rated R-value?: It
reduces the R-value.
105. In sizing attic vents, what should the ratio of net free vent area to attic floor area be in a
residence with a ceiling vapor barrier?: 1/300.
106. What is an insulating material approved for use as exterior foundation insulation?: Extruded
polystyrene.
107. Foil-faced materials can reduce heat loss through which method?: Radi- ation.
108. What is the effectiveness of waterproofing a basement or crawl space by applying a
membrane or coating to the inside of the walls?: Generally not recommended unless the outside of the walls is inaccessible.
109. When converting a large balloon-framed house into several small apart- ments, what can be
expected regarding airborne noise transmission between floors?: Roughly the same as in a platform- framed house.
110. What action would do the best job of keeping your house quiet from a neighbor's rock
band?: Weather strip your windows and add triple glazing.
111. What is a conductor best described as?: A wire carrying electric current.
112. What is the term for all the conductors and equipment required to supply electrical energy to a
dwelling?: Service.
113. What is the minimum horizontal separation required for boxes on oppo- site sides of fire rated
wall assemblies?: 24 inches.
114. What is the required working clearance in front of all service panels?: 3 feet with a width of 30
inches.
115. What is the minimum angle that panel doors must be able to open?: 90 degrees.
use over a 20 foot run?: 45 cubic feet per hour.
129. Which factor does NOT have a major effect on the cooling load of an air-conditioning
system?: Outdoor humidity.
130. What should large glass areas have installed in cool climates?: A warm air supply outlet
installed below them.
131. What must be done when installing a gas log in a fireplace designed for solid fuel?: It is
necessary to remove or block open the damper.
132. What is the minimum distance wood beams, joists, headers, and studs must be placed from
the outside face of a masonry chimney?: 1 inch.
133. What is the optimum location of supply registers for a heating system?-
: Floor registers along outside walls.
134. If a duct delivers 12 CFM of air, how much air can it deliver in an hour?: 720 cf.
135. What is the term for the failure of a combustion appliance to exhaust combustion
products?: Backdrafting.
136. What do combustion products contain?: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and water vapor (all
of the above).
137. How high must a furnace suspended in a crawl space be above ground level?: At least 6
inches.
138. What must the condensate drainage system for an attic air conditioning unit include?: A
secondary drain pan with visible discharge.
139. How far must the gas valve for an appliance be located from the appli- ance?: Not more than
4 feet.
140. Where is the return air grill most effective?: Equally effective at the floor, high on a wall, and
above the baseboard.
141. Where should air outlets be placed in a combined central heating/air conditioning
system?: At the perimeter of the building.
142. What should a contractor provide to prevent plaster cracks when cutting a stud partition for a
doorway?: A steel lintel.
143. Which floor material is least likely to shrink after being placed?: Quar- ter-sawn oak.
144. What tool is used to hold plaster in plastering?: A hawk.
145. Which solvent is used to clean a shellac brush?: Denatured alcohol.
146. What are the two principal ingredients of any interior house paint?: Vehi- cle and pigment.
147. What feature makes a drywall hammer better than a conventional ham- mer?: A convex head.
148. When would a contractor choose a double-layer drywall system?: When additional sound
deadening is desired.
149. Why is particleboard not recommended as an underlayment for resilient flooring?: It can
absorb water and interacts poorly with mastic.
150. What is the second coat of plaster in a 3-coat plaster job called?: The brown coat.
