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An overview of the key components and concepts related to construction project management, with a focus on understanding contract documents. It covers topics such as project soft costs, needs assessments, financial studies, site studies, change orders, substitutions, and the various sections of the contract documents (e.g., general conditions, supplementary conditions, division 1 requirements). The document aims to equip readers with a comprehensive understanding of the contractual and administrative aspects of construction projects, enabling them to navigate the complexities of project management more effectively. By studying this document, readers can gain insights into the legal precedents, bidding procedures, and the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders involved in a construction project.
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Bidding documents are considered legal documents? ▪ True. ▪ False. - CORRECT ANSWER-False Codes governing commercial construction and residential construction are different? ▪ True. ▪ False. - CORRECT ANSWER-True The A/E usually hires a construction manager? - CORRECT ANSWER-False The Owner, Contractor and A/E are parties to the construction agreement? ▪ True. ▪False. - CORRECT ANSWER-False There are no differences between the AIA and EJCDC general conditions? ▪ True. ▪False. - CORRECT ANSWER-False The drawings take precedence over the specifications? ▪ True. ▪False. - CORRECT ANSWER-False The role of a subcontractor is the same as a material supplier? ▪ True. ▪ False. - CORRECT ANSWER-False The supplementary conditions should be coordinated with the Owner/A/E agreement? ▪ True. ▪Fals - CORRECT ANSWER-True nProject descriptions and outline specifications are legal and binding documents? ▪ True. ▪False - CORRECT ANSWER-False nThe contractor and the A/E review submittals for the same reasons and from the same point of view? ▪ True. ▪False - CORRECT ANSWER-F In 1964, the term "Project Manual" was introduced by the:
A. American Bar Association. B. American Institute of Architects. C. Construction Specifications Institute. D. Department of Defense. - CORRECT ANSWER-B Uniform Location of Subject Matterprepared by the EJCDC and jointly published by EJCDC and AIA provides a recommended location of topics in all of the following EXCEPT: A. Supplementary Conditions. B. Division 01. C. Agreement. D. Drawings. - CORRECT ANSWER-D During the Planning/Pre-Design 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 During which project phase does the A/E review the Owner's program and budget requirements and suggest alternative approaches? A. Planning/Pre-Design. B. Design. C. Bidding/Negotiation. D. Construction. E. Post-Construction. - CORRECT ANSWER-B A project's "life cycle" includes all of the following EXCEPT? A. Planning/Design. B. Financing. C. Construction. D. Evaluation. E. Demolition. - CORRECT ANSWER-B nThe Specification-type document prepared during the Design Development phase is called the: A. Outline Specification. B. Rough Draft Specification. C. UniFormat Elements. - CORRECT ANSWER-A nThe contractual relationship governed by the Conditions of the Contract is between: A. Owner and Contractor. B. A/E and Contractor. C. Owner and Subcontractors. D.A/E and Subcontractors. - CORRECT ANSWER-A
nThe Agreement: A. Establishes how the contract will be administered. B. Provides for requirements unique to a specific project. C. Protects the labor force if the Contractor fails to meet his obligations. D. Defines relationships and obligations between the Owner and Contractor. - CORRECT ANSWER-D A disadvantage of using standardized agreement forms is: A. Familiarity of the forms. B. Uniformity of terminology. C. Legal precedents interpreting the documents. D. May not meet specific project requirements. E. Recognized customs resulting from longtime use. - CORRECT ANSWER-D nThe "Contract Documents" typically include: A. Contract Forms. B. Contract Drawings. C. Specifications. D. Addenda. E.All of the above. - CORRECT ANSWER-E As part of the _________, the Agreement is considered a Contract Document: A. Contract Conditions. B. Contract Forms. C. Bidding Requirements. D. Specifications. - CORRECT ANSWER-B The Procurement Documents include all of the following EXCEPT: A. Procurement Requirements. B. Contract Modifications. C. Project Manual. D. Drawings. E.Addenda. - CORRECT ANSWER-B All of the following are correct regarding procurement documents EXCEPT: A. Include all necessary procurement requirements. B. May include Owner-supplied bid forms. C. Become part of contract for construction. D. Identify other information available to bidders, such as land surveys. - CORRECT ANSWER-C To be effective in communicating, specifications should be:
A. Complete, concise, and correct. B. Concise, clear and correct. C. Clear, correct, complete and concise. D. Concise, correct and complete. - CORRECT ANSWER-C Which of the following words should be capitalized in a specification: A. A/E, Owner, and Contractor. B. Subcontractor, Owner, and Supplier. C. A/E, Contractor, and Subcontractor. D. Owner, Contractor, and Supplier. - CORRECT ANSWER-A The word "provide" when used in specifications means: A. To supply or deliver to project site. B. To place in position for service or use. C. Should be defined in Supplementary Conditions or in Division 01, General Requirements. D.All of the Above. - CORRECT ANSWER-D When an outside participant is employed by the Owner to oversee and administer the project, this position is known as: A. Project Manager B. Owner's Representative C. Construction Manager D. Project Consultant - CORRECT ANSWER-C Which of the following concepts provides an organizational format and standard location for written project documents? A. Bidding Documents B. Project Manual C. Contract Documents D. Division 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-B The Design Phase includes all of the following, except: A. Construction Document Phase B. Design Development Phase C. Schematic Design Phase D.Planning/Pre-Design - CORRECT ANSWER-D Which of the following is not found in standard Forms of Agreements: A. Contract Time
B. Contract Sum C. Reference to Contract Documents D. Submittals Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER-D Building are the source of nearly 40% of US energy use, and a primary source of environmental risks: T or F - CORRECT ANSWER-T nCSI's "Green Format" is: A.CSI's policy on paper reduction and the use of electronic specifications B.A web based format incorporating a searchable data base of "green" product information C.Eliminates manufacture's "green wash" marketing techniques. D.B & C above A & B above - CORRECT ANSWER-D nCSI's "Green Format" is organized by MASTERFORMAT number, and includes five parts, 1) Background Information, 2) Product Details, 3) Product Life Cycle, 4) Additional information, and 5) Authorization: Tor F - CORRECT ANSWER-T The AIA's Integrated project Delivery (IPD) is similar to "Design Build" and "CM" project delivery processes promoting collaborative, integrated, and productive teams composed of key project participants: T or F - CORRECT ANSWER-T nDoor components within a 3D-BIM generated set of documents include attributes such as size, material, hardware types, and fire rating: T or F - CORRECT ANSWER-T BIM-4D Cadd Models include: A.Specifications and product Data B.Material costs to generate cost estimates C.Time and Money Aspects of Building components D.Construction phasing, sequencing, and scheduling - CORRECT ANSWER-D nIntegrated Project Delivery (IDP) principles include: A.Mutual respect & Trust, with emphasis on corporate rewards through higher risks B.Collaborative innovation and decision making
C.Achieving Owner's goals through intense planning efforts D.Open communication only during the design phase to ensure goals are met - CORRECT ANSWER-B nThe acronym "BIM" is a valuable design and construction tool, and the initials stand for: - CORRECT ANSWER-Building information model nA sustainable approach to facility design and construction involves considering the big picture of human impact on, and the future of, the planet when making project-specific decisions. It is therefore fundamental to responsible practice. : A. True. B. False. - CORRECT ANSWER-T nIntegrated project delivery (IPD) and building information modeling (BIM) are relevant to: A. All stages of project development. B. The design process is transformed into a more collaborative, effective, and productive team effort. C. BIM can be the primary repository of information needed by the facility manager. D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-D nGreen Building" is defined by the EPA as: A.Energy efficient & "green"-colored heat and UV reflective building coatings. B.Green buildings may incorporate sustainable materials in their construction. C.Utilizes native plants indigenous to the United States. D.There is no such concept as "Green Building", as defined by EPA. - CORRECT ANSWER-B nGreenFormat™ is a system developed by the EPA and USGBC for presenting sustainability (green) information about products in a consistent and rigorous format, intended to help design professionals easily find and use reliable information: A. True. B. False. - CORRECT ANSWER-F nThe U.S. National CAD Standard; has two components, the CAD Layer Guidelines and the CSI Uniform Drawing System that generally address organization of computer generated drawings, however there is noNational BIM Standard at this time: A. True. B. False. - CORRECT ANSWER-F The concept of "interoperability" plays a critical role in the future of the construction industry.: A. This concept deals with internal "sustainable" operations of facilities B. Addressing operable inter-communication among project team members.
C. Is a concept of compatibility, and common use of a single building model by multiple project team members. D. All of the above. - CORRECT ANSWER-C Green building, as defined by the EPA, is the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and deconstruction. This practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort. Green building is also known as a sustainable or high performance building. A.True. B.False. - CORRECT ANSWER-T The National Institute of Standards Technology's "BEES Program" models a product's life cycle period as 50 years, including: acquisition, manufacturing, delivery, installation, operation, maintenance and recycling: A.True. False. - CORRECT ANSWER-T Which of the following is not a management expertise that contractors bring to the project delivery process? A.Knowledge of factors that influence cost, time, and quality B.Ability to manage cash flow and project accounting C.Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and suppliers D.Experience with managing a construction budget in a risk-based setting E.Identifying codes and regulations applicable to the design - CORRECT ANSWER-E Which of the following is not a stage of the Facility Life Cycle? A.Design B.Facility management C.Project permitting D.Project conception E.Procurement F.Project delivery G.Construction H.Construction documents - CORRECT ANSWER-C The A/E is required to determine the project delivery method? A.True. B.False. - CORRECT ANSWER-F nSustainability consultants can only be retained by the design team?
A.True. B.False. - CORRECT ANSWER-F nIt is not uncommon for a governing agency to dictate the design and construction process of any of the project delivery methods by their own rules or regulations? A.True. B.False. - CORRECT ANSWER-T nThe primary construction project team components are the Owner Team, Design Team, Contractor Team, Supplier Team, and the authorities having jurisdiction? A.True. B.False. - CORRECT ANSWER-F nThe design stage of a project includes all of the following except which one? A.Design development B.Schematic design C.Feasibility studies D.Outline specifications - CORRECT ANSWER-C nAIA Design Phases include schematic design, design development, and construction documents? A.True. B.False. - CORRECT ANSWER-T nSystems, materials, and products are selected during the schematic design phase? A.True B.False - CORRECT ANSWER-F nOne of the benefits of working as a team is not: A.Increased productivity B.Reduced project costs C.Earlier project completion D.Fewer meetings - CORRECT ANSWER-D nIntegrated 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. D."Just as needed" team involvement to reduce owner's pre-construction expenses. - CORRECT ANSWER-D nSince 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 nThe US EPA has undertaken a Green Building Strategy in order to accomplish all of the following EXCEPT: A.Maximize efficiency with which buildings and site use resources. B.Raise awareness of economic benefits of green building. C.Advance environmental and human health protection. D.Pass a constitutional amendment mandating green building practices. - CORRECT ANSWER-D When an outside participant is employed by the Owner to oversee and administer the project, this position is known as: A.Project Manager. B.Owner's Representative. C.Construction Manager. D.Project Consultant. - CORRECT ANSWER-C Division 01 sections: A. Are the same as special conditions. B. Are part of the procurement documents. C. Are written in a narrative style as part of the conditions of the contract. D. Expand and cross reference the conditions of the contract in all cases. E. None of the Above. F. All of the above. - CORRECT ANSWER-D Repetition of information on both drawings and specifications is a good way to emphasize it's importance: A. True. B.False. - CORRECT ANSWER-F Which of the following is not part of the procurement requirements? A. Instructions to bidders. B. Performance bond form. C. Bid form. D. Invitation to bid. E. None of the above. F.All of the above. - CORRECT ANSWER-B The invitation to bid: A. Describes the requirements with which a bidder must comply before and during submission of his bid.
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 form. E. None of the above. F. All of the above. - CORRECT ANSWER-C The volume containing the specifications, conditions of the contract, available information, instructions to bidders, and the bid form is called: A. Spec Book. B. Table leveler. C. Project manual. D. Door stop. E. None of the above. F. All of the above. - CORRECT ANSWER-C The documents developed to attract and assist qualified bidders in properly submitting bids are called Contract Documents. A. True. B.False. - CORRECT ANSWER-F The Agreement: A. Defines the relationship of the Owner, A/E, and a 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. All of the above. E.None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-B nAn 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. E. All of the above. F.None of the above. - CORRECT ANSWER-C nContract documents consist of: A. Agreement between Owner and Contractor, conditions of the contract, drawings, and specifications, addenda and modifications, other documents listed in the Agreement. B. Agreement between Owner and Contractor, conditions of the contract, drawings, and specifications, project manual, shop drawings. C. Agreement between Owner and Contractor, conditions of the contract, drawings, and specifications, instructions to bidders, bid form, addenda, modifications, other documents listed in the Agreement. - CORRECT ANSWER-A
nContract 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. Agreement and general and supplementary conditions. - CORRECT ANSWER-C nAddenda 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 instruction given on the job. - CORRECT ANSWER-A nWhich of the following is considered as specifications? A. General Conditions. B. Supplementary Conditions. C. Division 01. D.Bidding Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER-C nThe dollar amounts of cash allowances are listed: A. In the Instructions to Bidders. B. On the Bid Form. C. Division 1. D. Bidding Requirements. - CORRECT ANSWER-C nThe elements titled Procurement (Bidding) Requirements, Contract Forms, Contract Conditions, Specifications, Drawings and Addenda together form the: A. Project Manual B. Contract Documents C. Procurement (Bidding) Documents D. MasterFormat - CORRECT ANSWER-C nWhen exact quantities of work cannot be calculated and bids are based on cost, including fee, per segment of work, the method is known as: A. Segment Cost B. Unit Price C. Cost Plus Fee D. Stipulated Price - CORRECT ANSWER-B nGeneral Conditions allow Owner to accept defective work: A. Instead of final payment B. At a reduced cost, irrespective of final payment C. Prior to guaranty period, after final payment D. By extending the warranty period - CORRECT ANSWER-B
nA requirement set by authority, custom or general consensus (vast body of knowledge) which is established as an accepted criteria is called a: A. Building code B. Reference standard C. Quality control standard D. Specification master - CORRECT ANSWER-B nConstruction sequences and the coordination of all portions of the Work are the responsibility of: A. Owner B. Architect/Engineer C. Contractor D.All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-C nThe difference between Design - Build (DB) and Construction Management (CM) is that in a design build contract the Owner has one contract with a single entity to design and construct a project, while a CM contract may involve multiple contracts and trade contractors: A.True. False. - CORRECT ANSWER-T nIn a Design-Build Contract the Owner has a single contractor for both Design and Construction; however in a Design-Bid-BuildContract the Owner has a separate contract with both the A/E and the Contractor. A.True. B.False. - CORRECT ANSWER-T nPreliminary Project Descriptions are legal and binding Construction Documents. A.True. B.False. - CORRECT ANSWER-F nIn a Design Build Contract if the Owner wants more control over the process; "Bridging Documents" are prepared or the Owner requests Design Build proposals in two phases. A.True. B.False. - CORRECT ANSWER-T nWhen the bidding requirements requires that a portion of the work in the bid be based on cost, including fee the method is known as: A.Segment Cost. B.Unit Price. C.Cost-Plus Fee. D.Stipulated Price. - CORRECT ANSWER-C nThere is no difference between the construction schedule and the project schedule. A.True. B.False. - CORRECT ANSWER-F
nZoning is an example of a land development regulation. A.True. B.False. - CORRECT ANSWER-T nAs a project proceeds through the project delivery process (time), the ability to influence the cost is high at the beginning, but decreases as the project advances through the various stages. A.True. B.False. - CORRECT ANSWER-T nThe EPA's definition of a green building covers all three primary aspects of the built environment, siting, design and construction. A.True. B.False. - CORRECT ANSWER-F nAll of the following activities are associated with the project conception stage except which one? A. Predesign B. Planning C. Commissioning D. Programming - CORRECT ANSWER-C nAll of the following are examples of project soft costs except which one? A. Relocation B.Commissioning C.Due diligence studies D.Design fees E.Topographical surveys - CORRECT ANSWER-E nIf the construction budget of a 50,000 square foot project is $5,000,000 based on $ per square foot, it is an example of which method of preparing the budget? A. Unit price B. Cost per measured unit C. Systems D. Component cost - CORRECT ANSWER-B nThe purpose of an objective needs assessment is to: A. Test and validate goals B. Determine space requirements C. Document expected performance levels D. Confirm the budget E. Prioritize needs vs. wants F. B and C above G. All of the above H. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-G
nTypical components of a project financial study include: A. Owner's financial condition B. Life cycle costs C. Value of existing facilities D. Available funding E. Timing F. A thru D above G. All of the above H. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-G nA typical site studies often include: A. Environmental issues B. Hazardous material C. Subsurface conditions D. Archeological Surveys E. Other governments (Native Peoples) F. A site survey G. A, C, D, and E H. All of the above except F I. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-I nGreen buildings are designed to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment by: A.Efficiently using energy, water and other resources B.Protecting occupant health and improving employee productivity. C.Reducing waste, pollution and environmental degradation during construction D. A and B only E. A and C only - CORRECT ANSWER-D nDuring 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 nWhat activities take place in the Project Conception Stage? A.The engineers develop the mechanical and electrical systems. B.The site is selected and the demolition is done. C.Feasibility studies and budget is set. D.The program is evaluated and the engineers are selected. - CORRECT ANSWER-C nWhich 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 nAs a large facility owner, GSA's largest long-term goal for application of BIM is: A.Allowing contractors to model construction processes to maximize their on-site efficiency B.Management of GSA facilities throughout their lifetime through incorporating and utilizing information on space utilization, building elements and systems C.Reducing design review time for upcoming projects. D.Generating 3-D perspectives and video models of planned government buildings. - CORRECT ANSWER-B nSpecifications are: A.Reference tools used by the Contractor in conjunction with the drawings and the agreement. B.Technical documents describing the details of building construction for a specific project. C.Legally enforceable Contract Documents that should be prepared with concern and respect for their legal status. D.Describe the technical requirements of the contract in a text type format. - CORRECT ANSWER-C nWhat are the three components of project design team coordination? A.Duplication, omissions and discrepancies B.Division One, Division Two and Division Three C.General, Products and Execution D.Organization, Execution and Quality Assurance - CORRECT ANSWER-D nThe 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-A nUnit 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 nThe Agreement is part of the: A. Bidding requirements.
B. General conditions. C. Specifications. D. Contract Forms. - CORRECT ANSWER-D nDivision 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 nDivision 01 sections relate to: A. Procurement requirements, the Agreement, general and supplementary conditions, and specifications. B. Procurement requirements, the Agreement, general and supplementary conditions, the specifications, and the drawings. C. The Agreement, general and supplementary conditions, and specifications only. D. The Agreement, general conditions, specifications, and drawings. - CORRECT ANSWER-C nDivision 01 sections should coordinate with bidding requirements, the agreement, general and supplementary conditions, specifications, and drawings: A. True. B.False. - CORRECT ANSWER-T nAdministrative and procedural requirements and temporary facilities are specified in: A. General conditions. B. Supplementary conditions. C. Division 01. D. Bidding requirements. - CORRECT ANSWER-C nDivision 01 administrative, procedural matters, and temporary facilities are cost items, the same as products and work in the technical specifications: A. True. B.False. - CORRECT ANSWER-T nAll of the following are true about the use of standardized general conditions, such as the AIA A201 and EJCDC C-700, EXCEPT: A. A/E's and contractors involved generally are familiar with the contents. B. Having been reviewed initially by legal counsel, an attorney need not be consulted for the project. C. The language has stood the test on time. D. They establish a baseline from which exception, modifications, and additions can be identified and evaluated. - CORRECT ANSWER-B
nIf a Contractor recognized or has knowledge of errors, inconsistencies, or omissions in the contract documents, the Contractor is responsible for reporting such errors, inconsistencies, or omissions to the A/E and can be held liable if the Contractor does not. A. True. B. False. - CORRECT ANSWER-T nShop drawings, product data, and samples are considered part of the contract documents and as such are legal documents. A. True. B. False. - CORRECT ANSWER-F nWhich of the following is not normally found in an Agreement? A. Contract time. B. Contract sum. C. Reference to contract documents. D. Submittal requirements. - CORRECT ANSWER-D nIn the General Conditions, Owner may order additions or deletions in the Work: A. Without invalidating the Contract B. By preparing a written change directive C. By preparing a Change Order D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-D nUnless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, allowances include: A. Delivery costs for materials delivered to the site B. Contractor's cost for unloading and handling on the site C. Installation cost D. Overhead and profit costs - CORRECT ANSWER-A nProcedures for substitution requests during the bidding phase should be contained in the: A. Instructions to Bidders only B. Division One, cross referenced to Divisions 2- 48 C. General Conditions and Divisions 2- 48 D. Instructions to Bidders, cross-referenced to Division One - CORRECT ANSWER-D nPrinciples of the CSI Three-Part Section Format apply to which of the following? A. General and Supplementary Conditions B. Contract Forms C. Division 1 - General Requirements D. Instructions to Bidders - CORRECT ANSWER-C nThe general definition of the basic rights, relationships and responsibilities of the various parties, should be described in the:
A. Agreement B. Instruction to Bidders C. General and Supplementary Conditions D. Division 1 - General Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER-C nConditions 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 1 D. Documents within the project manual, except the Procurement Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER-B nDivision 1 sections: A. Are the same as Special Conditions B. Are part of the Procurement Documents C. Are written in a narrative style as part of the Conditions of the Contract D. Should cross reference to Conditions of the Contract in all cases - CORRECT ANSWER-B nManufacturers, materials, products, systems, or equipment approved by the A/E for use in place of those specified are referred to as: A. Change orders B. Substitutions C. Change directives D.Alternates - CORRECT ANSWER-B nThe general clauses that establish how the project is to be administered are known as: A. Conditions of the Contract B. General Conditions C. Supplementary Conditions D. Addenda - CORRECT ANSWER-B nThe basis of the Division 1 concept is to: A. Govern the Drawings B. Use the Three-Part Section format C. Modify the General Conditions D. State information in one standard location - CORRECT ANSWER-D nLump Sum, Unit Price, or Cost-Plus-Fee constitute the basis of: A. Selection B. Payment C. Award D.Contract - CORRECT ANSWER-C nThe practice of printing standard Supplementary Conditions is: A. Unlawful
B. Not recommended C. Unnecessary D.Recommended - CORRECT ANSWER-B nGeneral Requirements are part of: A. Supplementary Conditions B. Procurement (Bidding) Requirements C. Specifications D. Summary of Work - CORRECT ANSWER-C nThe Agreement defines the relationship and obligations between: A. Owner, A/E and Contractor B. Owner and Contractor C. Owner, Contractor, Subcontractor and material suppliers D.A/E and Contractor - CORRECT ANSWER-B nGeneral Conditions and Supplementary Conditions make up the: A. Specifications B. Bidding Requirements C. Conditions of the Contract D. Special Conditions - CORRECT ANSWER-C nDivision 1 - General Requirements may include a section titled: A. Facility Operation B. Fire Protection C. Dewatering D. Basic Electrical Materials - CORRECT ANSWER-A nAll specification sections are subject to the administrative and procedural requirements of the Conditions of the Contract, and of: A. Supplementary Conditions B. Section 01010 - Summary of the Work C. Division 1 D.The Agreement - CORRECT ANSWER-C nPreliminary project descriptions are organized similar to: A. UniFormat B. MasterFormat C. Section Format D. Construction Trades - CORRECT ANSWER-A nSupplementary Conditions include provisions regarding: A. Insurance limits B. Scope of temporary facilities C. Identification of the parties D.Job security procedures - CORRECT ANSWER-A
nSubstitutions may do all of the following except: A. Limit competition B. Increase the specifier's work load C. Be conducive to permitting products of lower quality D. Increase maintenance replacement costs - CORRECT ANSWER-A nThe method form of computing credits for change orders should be described in: A. The instructions to Bidders B. The Agreement C. The General and Supplementary Conditions D. The invitation to bid - CORRECT ANSWER-C nDivision-01 sections of the Project Manual expand and cross reference the conditions of the Contract in all cases. A. True B. False - CORRECT ANSWER-T nProduct or material substitution procedures: A.Are defined by law. B.Are specified in Division 01. C.Only allow requests during the procurement phase. D.Provide for requests and administrative procedures via email or by phone. - CORRECT ANSWER-B nUnder a single-prime contract, the owner has a contractual relationship with suppliers and subcontractors. A. True. B. False. - CORRECT ANSWER-B nThere being no contractual relationship between the A/E and the contractor, there is also no contractual relationship between the A/E and the subcontractors and suppliers. A. True. B. False. - CORRECT ANSWER-T nThe contractual relationship governed by the conditions of the contract is between: A. Owner and contractor B. A/E and contractor C. Owner and subcontractors D. Owner, contractor, and A/E - CORRECT ANSWER-A nWhen 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-A
nThe nationally recognized California AIA "Integrated Project Delivery Guide" redefines the stages of a project to include which of the following: A. Conceptualization B. Criteria design C. Detailed design D. Implementation documents E. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-E nLimitations of the design-bid-build project delivery method: A. Linear sequence extends project schedule B. Bids may exceed budget C. Adversarial relationships D. Low bids may encourage change orders E. Little margin for errors F. A, B, C & D only G. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-G nA limitation of the design-build project delivery method is that the Owner is less involved in the project design, including for example material selection. A. True. B. False. - CORRECT ANSWER-T nThe three principal types (business arrangements) of the design-build project delivery method are: Architect lead, Contractor lead & Joint venture - single company? A. True. B. False. - CORRECT ANSWER-T nThe 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 nThe 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 nExperienced 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
nOwner 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. Precludes Contractor's use of existing facilities such as stairs, elevators and sanitary facilities - CORRECT ANSWER-B nProvisions in the Conditions of the Contract: A.Have priority over Division 01. B.Are superseded by Division 01. C.Are expanded by the provisions of Division 01. D.Are independent and Division 01 provisions have no effect. - CORRECT ANSWER-C nProcedures for substitution requests during the bidding phase should be contained in the: A.Instructions to Bidders, cross referenced to General Conditions. B.Division One, cross referenced to Divisions 2-16. C.General Conditions and Divisions 2-16. D.Instructions to Bidders, cross referenced to Division One. - CORRECT ANSWER-D nThe 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 nThe document recommended to organize preliminary construction information into a standard order on the basis of elements or systems is: A. MasterFormat B. UniFormat C. Outline Specifications D. Project Manual - CORRECT ANSWER-B nContract Documents should be directed to which of the following? A. The Owner B. The Contractor C. Contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers D. The Owner's Legal Counsel - CORRECT ANSWER-B nExtensive delineation on the drawings and close coordination between the Drawings and Division 01 is required for all the following EXCEPT: A. Use of the site. B. Contract closeout.
C. Phased construction. D. Multiple prime contracts. - CORRECT ANSWER-B nIt is recommended that for every project: A. Document titles and their sequence be the same project. B. Document titles be adjusted to fit the specific project. C. Document titles be the same, but their sequence be adjusted as local conditions or the contract may dictate. D. Document titles be adjusted to local terminology but the sequence remain the same.
D. Permit Owner to withhold payment to Contractor or subcontractor work in the event it is defective. - CORRECT ANSWER-B nThe obligations of Contractor under the "indemnification" clauses do not extend to cover the: A. Negligent acts or omissions of Contractor. B. Negligent acts or omissions of subcontractor. C. Liability of Architect/Engineer arising out of preparation of drawings and specifications. D. Liability of subcontractor arising out of or resulting from performance of the Work. - CORRECT ANSWER-C nTo be valid, the Agreement for the Work must be signed by: A. Owner and Architect. B. Contractor and Architect. C. Engineer and Owner. D. Owner and Contractor. - CORRECT ANSWER-D nA requirement set by authority, custom or general consensus which is established as an accepted criteria is called a: A. Building code. B. Reference Standard. C. Quality Control Standard. D. Specification master. - CORRECT ANSWER-B nWhen the Owner contracts with a single party not only to construct the project, but also to provide A/E services, the method is known as: A. Fast-Track. B. Construction Management. C. Design-Build. D. Project Management. - CORRECT ANSWER- nThe 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 nGeneral conditions permit the Owner to withhold progress payments to Contractor on the recommendation of: A. Owner's insurance carrier. B. The bonding company. C. Architect/Engineer. D. Subcontractor. - CORRECT ANSWER-C
nWhose duty is it to ascertain that the Contract Documents are in accordance with applicable building codes? A. Owner. B. Contractor. C. Subcontractor. D.Architect/Engineer. - CORRECT ANSWER-D nContractor shall immediately stop the Work in the area affected if: A. Architect/Engineer fails to act on an application for payment. B. Architects/Engineer rejects the work. C. Material believed to be asbestos or polychlorinatetoiphenyl is encountered. D. There is conflict between drawings and specifications. - CORRECT ANSWER-C nWhen is the CSI/CSC UniFormat most often used? A. During project conceptions and schematic design B. In the procurement stage C. In the facility management phase D. Throughout the project life cycle, to organize information by materials and method s - CORRECT ANSWER-A nOutline Specifications aid in the design process for all of the following EXCEPT: A. Revising cost estimates, schedules B. Value engineering studies C. Checklist for selecting products D. Providing the Owner with initial scope of the project - CORRECT ANSWER-D nDuring which project stage does the A/E review the Owner's program & budget requirements and suggest alternative approaches? A. Project conceptions B. Schematic Design C. Bidding/Contract Negotiation D. Construction E. Facilities Management - CORRECT ANSWER-B nThe document recommended to organize preliminary construction information on the basis of assemblies or systems is: A. MasterFormat B. UniFormat C. Outline Specifications D. Project Manual - CORRECT ANSWER-B nWhat organizational system is used in the Preliminary Project Description? A. MasterFormat B. UniFormat C. Section Format D. Page Format - CORRECT ANSWER-B