CDT Flash Cards 08
- What is the correct representation of a dimension?
A. 6’
B. 6’6”
C. 6’+6”
D. 6’#6”:
B. 6’6”
- Which of the following is true on a design-build project?
A. There is a relationship between the A/E and the Contractor
B. The Owner has a direct line of communication to the Contractor
C. The A/E has third-party obligations to the Contractor
D. The Owner has increased control over the project compared to other project delivery methods:
A. There is a relationship between the A/E and the Contractor
- If the low bidder on a public project does not acknowledge receipt of the fourth addendum, what should the owner do?
A - Disqualify the bid of the apparent low bidder
B - Waive the irregularity and award the contract to the apparent low bidder
C - Accept the bid if the bid submittal included the fourth addendum as an attachment, even if receipt of the addendum was not acknowledged on the Bid Form
D - Give the low bidder 24 hours to acknowledge that the bidder did, in fact, receive the fourth ad:
A - Disqualify the bid of the apparent low bidder
- Which of the following is organized by tables?
A. MasterFormat
B. SectionFormat
C. GreenFormat
D. UniFormat
E. OmniClass
E. OmniClass
- What are the two types of projects?
A) Residential and Commercial
B) Public and Private
C) Local and International
D) Small-scale and Large-scale
B) Public and Private
- When planning and designing infrastructure projects, engineers consider the expected “Service Life”. What does this term refer to?
A) Duration of the construction phase
B) Length of time a building is under warranty
C) Period of time a structure remains functional and safe for its intended use
D) Timeframe for major renovations or replacements
C) Period of time a structure remains functional and safe for its intended use.
- What is the correct order of the first three steps in the Facility Programming process?
A) Establish Goals, Determine Needs, Collect and Analyze Facts
B) Collect and Analyze Facts, Establish Goals, Uncover and Test Concepts
C) Establish Goals, Collect and Analyze Facts, Uncover and Test Concepts
D) Uncover and Test Concepts, Determine Needs, Establish Goals
C) Establish Goals, Collect and Analyze Facts, Uncover and Test Concepts
Step 1: Establish Goals - should be quan- tifiable and measurable
Step 2: Collect and Analyze Facts - collect relevant and unbiased data and organize into a useful manner; complete useful preliminary studies
Step 3: Uncover and Test Concepts - test abstract ideas intended as functional solutions; prioritize goals
Step 4: Determine Needs - prioritize needs over “wish list” items;
Step 5: State the Problem - clear, simple statements; owner’s values and goals expressed quantitatively and qualitatively
- What are the three main types of Surety Bonds used in construction projects?
A) Warranty bonds, Maintenance bonds, Insurance bonds
B) Bid bonds, Performance bonds, Payment bonds
C) Contract bonds, Completion bonds, Financial bonds
D) Security bonds, Guarantee bonds, Indemnity bonds
B) Bid bonds, Performance bonds, Payment bonds
- The Construction Schedule is part of the Project Schedule.
True or False?
TRUE
- What is the most traditional and widely used method of project delivery?
A) Design-Build (D-B)
B) Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)
C) Public-Private Partnership (P3)
D) Design-Bid-Build (D-B-B)
D) Design-Bid-Build (D-B-B)
- Which of the following benefits is associated with the Design-Bid-Build (D-B-B) project delivery method?
A) Encourages collaboration between designers and contractors
B) Allows for flexibility in project scheduling
C) Familiarity of methods and well-established roles
D) Reduces owner’s control over project costs
C) Familiarity of methods and well-established roles
Benefits:
Familiarity of methods; roles are well established; Project schedules are easier to establish because phases do not overlap; helpful for owner without a lot of construction experience
Limitations:
Bid-Day Suprise” where bids are much higher than owner expected; Can be adversarial; problems with too low prices (no profit, missing items in bid, etc.);
Owner has no influence over subcontractors
- Which of the following benefits is associated with the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) project delivery method.
A) Reduced collaboration between architect/engineer and contractor
B) Increased architect/engineer fees
C) Collaborative approach and assistance to architect/engineer, potentially lowering fees
D) Suitable for simple, straightforward projects
C) Collaborative approach and assistance to architect/engineer, potentially lowering fees
Benefits: Assists A/E, often lowering A/E fees; Collaborative and aids in accuracy of project; tailored to fit needs of project
Limitations: More fees; increase of recordkeeping and paperwork; not a great method for simple, straightforward projects; can create conflict of interest, as CMAR is advising the owner and constructing the project
- Which of the following benefits is associated with the Design-Build (D-B) project delivery method?
A) Separation of design and construction phases
B) Increased owner control over individual contracts
C) Single-entity responsibility for project timing and costs
D) Multiple bidding processes for design and construction
C) Single-entity responsibility for project timing and costs
Benefits: single entity allows more control of project timing and costs; easier to fast-track schedule; can provide specialized expertise
Limitations: A/E may not have same level of professional service, as they are not directly contracted to the owner; Extent of documentation may be more limited; requires attentive management on part of the owner
- Which of the following benefits is associated with the Owner-Build (O-B) project delivery method?
A) Increased contractor control over project decisions
B) Higher construction costs due to middlemen
C) Owner saves on costs and has more control
D) Reduced risk for the owner
C) Owner saves on costs and has more control
Benefits: owner saves on costs; owner has more control
Limitations: significant risk assumed by the owner
- Which of the following benefits is associated with the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) project delivery method?
A) Encourages adversarial relationships among project participants
B) Delays involvement of trades and specialists
C) Fosters collaboration, respect, and trust among participants
D) Suitable only for small-scale projects
C) Fosters collaboration, respect, and trust among participants
Benefits: manages large projects efficiently; more respect and trust among participants; more knowledgeable, as trades are brought on early;
Limitations: unfamiliar to most owners; not usable for small projects; contractor may not be covered by Spearin doctrine
