CDS - Construction

Question 1

prior to beginning exterior painting

Answer 1

ensure all exterior openings are sealed

Question 2

who is responsible for construction scheduling

Answer 2

contractor

Question 3

smoke pencil

Answer 3

1. a type of test equipment used to check for air infiltration on an already constructed exterior wall system
2. tool used to identify drafts and air leaks
3. pull the trigger on the smoke stick and see how the smoke moves to determine air movement
4. can control the amount of smoke by using the trigger

Question 4

HEPA filter

Answer 4

1. high efficiency particulate air
2. composed of mat or randomly arranged fibers
3. particles are trapped in fibers by interception, impaction, or diffusion

Question 5

list of incomplete work and work to be corrected

Answer 5

is prepared to cover all trades

Question 6

city required inspections and tests

Answer 6

1. cost to be included in the construction contract; owner to pay

Question 7

architect can decease amount of construction related waste by

Answer 7

1. designing a materials flow plan for the contractor and user
2. specifying recycled materials and products
3. specifying masonry construction over wood construction
4. assisting the owner and contractor in a waste management plan

Question 8

substitutions during construction phase

Answer 8

1. may be accepted if they replace unavailable products
2. may be accepted if they replace unsuitable products
3. may be rejected as defective work if they lack proper approval or authorization

Question 9

method of bidding required on most government funded projects

Answer 9

public

Question 10

if bids exceed owner’s budget, owner’s options are

Answer 10

1. give written approval for an increase in the budget
2. authorize rebidding or renegotiation of the project
3. cooperate in revising the scope or quality of work
4. require architect to modify the documents without additional compensation once the scope is reduced

Question 11

on-site field observations, architect to observe

Answer 11

1. the progress and quality of the work
2. the amount of work completed (totally performed) for progress payment
3. whether the work is being performed according to contract documents

Question 12

during construction, architect is responsible for

Answer 12

1. evaluating change orders
2. endeavoring to guard against defects in the work
3. determining if the work is in general conformity with the contract documents

Question 13

bidding and construction, architect assists in

Answer 13

1. preparation of bidding documents
2. filing documents with governmental agencies for approval
3. obtain bids or negotiating proposals

Question 14

services by architect NOT included in basic scope (B141)

Answer 14

1. programming
2. extensive site representation
3. revisions due to owner changes or change in codes/regulations
4. intent is to clearly communicate to the client what is not considered basic serves

Question 15

progress payments

Answer 15

1. periodic payments based on contractor’s application for payment

Question 16

progress payments based on

Answer 16

1. % completion
2. materials purchased
3. materials in approved storage

Question 17

% completion based on

Answer 17

a schedule of values that the contractor submits to the architect

Question 18

retainage

Answer 18

10% of construction payment sum is withheld until final completion

Question 19

to receive payment, contractor must:

Answer 19

1. submit application for payment to architect listing the completed work and stored materials according to the schedule of values
2. architect reviews the application, verifies it, and recommends payment to the owner
3. if there is work in dispute, architect may choose not to certify payment of all or a portion of the amount until the problem is resolved

Question 20

changes made to the work

Answer 20

1. made after execution of the contract
2. made by written change order
3. construction change directive
4. minor change in the work

Question 21

change order

Answer 21

1. based on a written agreement among the owner, contractor, and architect concerning the extent of the change and how it affects cost and schedule

Question 22

construction change directive

Answer 22

1. only requires agreement between the owner and architect and may or may not be agreed to by the contractor

Question 23

minor changes

Answer 23

can be made by the architect alone