CDT Flash Cards Import 17
Which of the following is NOT a procurement option?
A. Low Bid
B. Best Value: Total Cost
C. Design-Negotiate-Build
D. Best Value: Fees
C. Design-Negotiate-Build
Which of the following is NOT a reason to have a contingency in a construction bid?
A. Incomplete Documents
B. Unverified Costs
C. Errors in Pricing
D. Anticipated profit margin
D. Anticipated profit margin
Which of the following pieces of information should NOT be made available to bidders, proposers, and contractors?
A. Proposed subcontractor list
B. Preliminary schedules
C. Project budget information
D. Existing condition information
A. Proposed subcontractor list
Which of the following is NOT an element of an agreement?
A. Offer and Acceptance
B. Mutual Consent
C. Project Schedule
D. Scope of Work
C. Project Schedule
Which of the following documents is NOT part of the contract documents?
A. Division 00 - Contracting Requirements
B. Specifications (Divisions 01-49)
C. Shop Drawings
D. Contract Drawings
C. Shop Drawings
Which of the following is NOT a preconstruction submittal that the contractor may be required to submit?
A. Certificates of Insurance
B. Requests for Information (RFIs)
C. Schedule of Values
D. Proposed Subcontractor and product lists
B. Requests for Information (RFIs)
Which of the following permits is NOT typically required prior to the start of construction?
A. Overall building permit
B. Utilities permits
C. Temporary erosion control permits
D. Zoning Variance
D. Zoning Variance
Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of schedules used for construction?
A. Gantt Chart
B. Critical Path Method (CPM)
C. Location-Based Management
D. Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
D. Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
Which of the following meetings is NOT typically conducted during construction?
A. Progress meetings
B. Contractor/Subcontractor meetings
C. Preinstallation meetings
D. Bid Opening Meeting
D. Bid Opening Meeting
Which of the following statements about submittals is INCORRECT?
A. Submittals demonstrate how the contractor proposes to conform to the contract documents.
B. Submittals are typically prepared by manufacturers, suppliers, fabricators, and subcontractors.
C. Submittals are reviewed by both the contractor and the architect/engineer.
D. Submittals are only reviewed by the architect/engineer.
D. Submittals are only reviewed by the architect/engineer.
Which of the following describes the difference between observe and inspect?
A. Observe implies direct involvement, while inspect is more passive.
B. Inspect involves a more critical evaluation than observe.
C. Observe and inspect are essentially the same.
D. Observe is only used for visual assessments, while inspect can include testing.
B. Inspect involves a more critical evaluation than observe.
Which of the following accurately defines Quality Assurance as it applies to construction activities?
A. Procedures for guarding against defects before and during construction.
B. Procedures for evaluating completed work for conformance to the contract documents.
C. The process of correcting defects and deviations from the contract documents.
D. The responsibility of the architect/engineer to ensure the quality of the construction work.
A. Procedures for guarding against defects before and during construction.
Which of the following is NOT a type of contract modification?
A. Change Order
B. Amendment
C. Memorandum of Understanding
D. Construction Change Directive
C. Memorandum of Understanding
Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the schedule of values?
A. It is an itemization of the costs of the work.
B. It is apportioned across various divisions of work.
C. It is used to track the contractor’s actual costs.
D. It is used as the basis for progress payments.
C. It is used to track the contractor’s actual costs.
Which of the following statements about claims is INCORRECT?
A. A claim is an assertion of a right under the contract.
B. All claims result in litigation.
C. An unresolved claim can lead to a dispute.
D. Claims can be related to time, money, or both.
B. All claims result in litigation.
Which of the following statements about project closeout is INCORRECT?
A. Project closeout involves the transfer of the completed project to the owner.
B. Project closeout includes the completion of punch list items.
C. Project closeout begins after the final inspection.
D. Project closeout includes the submission of as-built drawings.
C. Project closeout begins after the final inspection.
Which of the following is NOT part of the definition of substantial completion?
A. The project is sufficiently complete for the owner to use it for its intended purpose.
B. All punch list items have been completed.
C. The contractor is entitled to receive the final payment, less retainage.
D. The warranty period typically begins at substantial completion.
B. All punch list items have been completeD.
Which of the following is NOT a discipline encompassed by facility management according to IFMA?
A. Operations and Maintenance
B. Real Estate and Property Management
C. Leadership and Strategy
D. Architectural Design
D. Architectural Design
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of project record documents?
A. To document the final built condition of the project.
B. To serve as a basis for future renovations or alterations.
C. To serve as the basis for bidding on future projects.
D. To support facility management activities.
C. To serve as the basis for bidding on future projects.
Which of the following is NOT a purpose for conducting a post-occupancy evaluation?
A. To identify any problems or deficiencies with the completed project.
B. To assess the owner’s satisfaction with the project.
C. To gather information for improving future projects.
D. To determine the final project cost.
D. To determine the final project cost.
