Business Four Flashcards
When can the contractor accept a job where the owner does not have a preapproved loan
When there is an emergency situation and the owner has a high income and good credit
When should employer provides information on safety procedures
When a new employee is hired
Why would there be a difference between the actual inventory and inventory shown on paper
It is a common occurrence because of factors such as that natural loss and mistakes
When is a worker considered an employee rather than an independent contractor
When the employer has direct control over the work being performed
How can a new employee learn about the safety record of a company
The employer must post a summary of record of job-related injuries and illnesses once a year
What is the biggest problem facing NEW contractors when trying to obtain a performance or bid bond
No prior track record
What information must employees have to pass the job evaluation
They must have a detailed job description
If retention is withheld until substantial completion of the entire job, the subs who worked on the early stages of the project can be put at financial disadvantages. What is the best way to remedy this situation
Tie the release of proportional retentions to the completion of the subs work rather than the entire job
If you find that you are not getting work because your bids are too high you should try
Lowering your fixed expenses
On a job site at Cal/OSHA inspector discovers a piece of equipment that is hazardous. A temporary variance maybe granted
If the equipment is new and can be fixed on site
Which could a contract or not otherwise determined without going to the job site
Location of the electrical source
What precautions must the contractor take with hazardous substances
The contractor must adopt a code of safe practices that relates to work at each job site
What is a relatively simple way to figure overhead and profit for bid
Check the profit and loss statements for jobs of similar size
Which of the following should be specific in a contract
Owner must pay for materials after they are delivered
You signed a contract that includes fixing the hinges of a homeowner store after finishing the work the owner complains to you that you did not remove the dog scratches from the doors finish which is the best way to avoid a dispute or lawsuit
Be very specific about the work to be done review the contract and specifications line by line with the owner
A client requests a bid package from a contractor. The package should include
A list of all subcontractors
Who is responsible for having the job ready for the inspector
contractor
When applying for a permit to reinstall wiring that has been removed from an old Victorian house the minimum license needed his
Specialty electrical license
Records of accidents and injuries are kept
To help determine the causes of accidents and injuries
When does it make the most sense for a contractor to finance a job
When it is an emergency situation and the owner cannot get the money soon enough
Fixed costs apply to which of the following categories
Overhead
On a small job what is the best way to make an efficient schedule
Bar chart
Large job what is the best way to make an efficient schedule
Critical path method
If you notice that the plans do not specify a fireproof door where one is required you should
Reported it to the architect
How could a cash flow problem best to be prevented
Each payment should relate to a definite stage of the project
If a contractor has a bad set of plans he should
Talk to the owner and see if you can get a better set of plans
Is form 1099 miscellaneous required for the corporation that provided $600 in services as an independent contractor during the calendar year
No a 1099 is not required for a corporation
The minimum fine for unlawful asbestos removal is
$1000
When putting together a basic insurance package that needs your construction companies needs which would not be considered
Umbrella policy
Which of the following is not considered overhead
Rent
storage
utilities
advertising
Storage
Which agency would you contact when changing the location of the driveway on private property
Local building department
When demolishing a three-story structure which agency would you contact first
Local building department
The purpose of a specification sheet attached to a set of plans as to
Let the contractor know what has to be done
What is the best method of adjusting inventory in the general ledger
Counting the existing inventory
Where most of the suppliers MSDS sheets be kept
At the job site
An 18-year-old can legally drive a vehicle as part of his normal job duties
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Least important in preparing a bid for a home construction project
Cost of permits