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  1. Which of the following is not a management expertise that contractors bring to the project delivery process?

A. Identifying codes and regulations applicable to the design
B. Experience with managing a construction budget in a risk-based setting
C. Knowledge of factors that influence cost, time, and quality
D. Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and suppliers

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A. Identifying codes and regulations applicable to the design.

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  1. Which of the following is a stage of the Facility Life Cycle?
    A. Project Conception
    B. Project Permitting
    C. Facility Maintenance
    D. Preliminary Project Description:
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A. Project Conception

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  1. The written formats can each be employed for a variety of applications; the chief advantage of using standard formats is:
    A. a standardizes numbering system.
    B. a standardized location withing the Drawings for subject matter.
    C. a standardized set of contracts between the owner and contractor.
    D. a standardized means of organizing, storing, retrieving, and communication an enormous body of data.
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D. a standardized means of organizing, storing, retrieving, and communication an enormous body of data.

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  1. The design stage of a project includes all of the following except which one?
    A. Preliminary project description
    B. Engineering design criteria
    C. Feasibility studies
    D. Outline specifications
A

C. Feasibility studies

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  1. Which of the following is a component of the National CAD Standard (NCS)?
    A. OmniClass
    B. CSI CAD Layer Guidelines
    C. MasterFormat
    D. CSI Uniform Drawing System:
A

D. CSI Uniform Drawing System

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  1. Which of the following entities assumes the bulk of risk in a construction project?
    A. Owner Team
    B. Supplier Team
    C. Design Team
    D. Contractor Team:
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A. Owner Team

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  1. Which of the following entities is responsible for design compliance with the authorities having jurisdiction?
    A. Owner
    B. Architect
    C. Plan Reviewer
    D. Contractor:
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B. Architect

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  1. Which of the following will the courts use to interpret specifications in the same manner as they interpret contracts?
    A. Autonomy to contract.
    B. Professional negligence.
    C. General takes precedence over specific.
    D. Construction for the drafter.:
A

A. Autonomy to contract.

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  1. It is not uncommon for a public owner to dictate the design and construction process for the different delivery methods, which of the following are exam- ples of this?
    A. How safety will be controlled on the project site
    B. How the architect’s construction administration and the contractor’s project management will be conducted
    C. AJH submittal requirements
    D. Which financial institutions will provide bonding for the contractor’s per- formance:
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B. How the architect’s construction administration and the contractor’s project management will be conducted

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  1. What establishes the relationship between the Contractor and the A/E?
    A. Applicable laws and regulations
    B. Signed agreement
    C. Third-party obligations
    D. Special conditions:
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C. Third-party obligations

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  1. In the substitution process, the onus for researching and documenting the acceptability of the proposed substitution is the responsibility of the:
    A. Contractor
    B. Owner
    C. A/E
    D. Entity requesting substitution:
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D. Entity requesting substitution

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  1. Who’s duty is it to ascertain that the Contract Documents are in accordance with the applicable building codes?
    A. Subcontractor
    B. Contractor
    C. Owner
    D. A/E:
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D. A/E

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  1. Instructions to Bidders:
    A. Are used only on private projects
    B. Frequently are standard printed forms
    C. May include the geotechnical report as an attachment
    D. Are binding upon the contractor:
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B. Frequently are standard printed forms

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  1. Which of the following would be included in the Information Available to Bidders?
    A. Bid security information
    B. Environmental impact statement
    C. Contract Times to complete the Work
    D. Description of the Work:
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B. Environmental impact statement

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  1. The contractual relationship governed by the Conditions of the Contract is between:
    A. Owner and Contractor
    B. Architect/Engineer and Contractor
    C. Owner and Subcontractors
    D. Architect/Engineer and Subcontractors:
A

A. Owner and Contractor

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  1. A unit price contract is used when:
    A. Extent of the Work cannot be fully determined or where actual quantities cannot be accurately calculated prior to construction
    B. Extent of the 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 their Bid
    D. Bidding quantities of equipment:
A

A. Extent of the Work cannot be fully deter- mined or where actual quantities cannot be accurately calculated prior to construction

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  1. If addenda are necessary, they are issued:
    A. Prior to the bidding stage
    B. During the bidding stage
    C. After the bidding stage
    D. Any time during the project
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B. During the bidding stage

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  1. An addendum cannot be used to change the:

A. Contract Sum
B. Date and time for receipt of Bids
C. Quality of the Work
D. Quantity of the Work:

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A. Contract Sum

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  1. Which of the following is a true statement about addenda?

A. They typically arise from a change order
B. They are part of the contract documents
C. They are listed in Division 01 - General Requirements
D. They can be issued at any time during the contract period:

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B. They are part of the contract documents

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  1. Select the entity which is essentially assigned the following duties and responsibilities by the Conditions of the Contract - Furnishing surveys and utility locations:

A. Architect/Engineer
B. Owner
C. Contractor
D. Varies, as stated in the Supplementary Conditions
E. None of the above:

A

B. Owner

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  1. Which of the following documents would typically not be produced during the schematic design phase of the Project’s design stage?

A. Sketches
B. Outline specifications
C. Models
D. Preliminary project descriptions:

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B. Outline specifications

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  1. Allowances, alternates, and unit prices are used to control all of the follow- ing except:

A. Indeterminate items
B. Postponement of decisions
C. Contractor selection
D. Construction costs:

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C. Contractor selection

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  1. In a specification section, all of the following are Articles in “Part 1 - General” except:

A. References
B. Submittals
C. Source Quality Control
D. Administrative Requirements
E. Field Conditions
F. Warranties

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C. Source Quality Control

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  1. Which of the following is not an alternative term for project conception?

A. Programming
B. Pre-design
C. Design development
D. Needs assessment:

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C. Design development

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  1. Which of the following is an untrue statement about project programming?

A. Project goals and problem statements are established
B. Four concepts include: form, function, time, economy
C. Construction drawings are completed
D. Five steps include: establish goals, collect and analyze facts, understand and test concepts, determine needs, state the problem:

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C. Construction draw- ings are completed

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  1. During the project conception stage, the owner’s ultimate goals and use of the building information model are established.

A. True
B. False:

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A. True

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  1. Due diligence studies and activities during project conception include all of the following except:

A. Impact studies
B. Site characterization studies and analysis
C. Feasibility studies
D. Hiring the construction contractor:

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D. Hiring the construction contractor

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  1. Which of the following is a false statement about budgeting during the project conception stage?

A. Decisions made during project conception have greater ability to influence budget and costs than decisions made later in the project life cycle
B. Project budget is the same as construction budget
C. Project budgets should include both soft costs and hard costs
D. Budgeting is affected by whether funding is public or private:

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B. Project budget is the same as construction budget

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  1. Project insurance needs should be considered during the project concep- tion stage.

A. False
B. True:

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B. True

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  1. Which of the following are entities hired by the owner during the project conception stage?

A. Realtor
B. Site investigation contractors and laboratories
C. Attorneys, risk managers, and insurance advisors
D. All of the above:

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D. All of the above

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  1. Project schedule and construction schedule are the same.

A. False
B. True:

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A. False

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  1. Which of the following affect site selection?

A. Location relative to transportation facilities and capacity of necessary utilities
B. Results of stie characterization evaluations
C. Zoning laws and regulations
D. All of the above:

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D. All of the above

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  1. Which of the following is not one of the types of commissioning recognized by CSI?

A. Commissioning a naval vessel
B. Equipment and system commissioning
C. Building envelope commissioning
D. Total project commissioning:

A

A. Commissioning a naval vessel

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  1. Which of the following is false concerning design-bid-build project delivery?

A. Provides owner with high degree of control over project outcome
B. Most traditional approach, well-understood by owners
C. Promotes collaboration and shared risks/rewards among participants
D. Has increased potential for adversarial relationships:

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C. Promotes collaboration and shared risks/rewards among participants

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  1. Which of the following is a project delivery method, according to CSI?

A. Integrated project delivery
B. Construction manager as agent or advisor
C. Guaranteed maximum price
D. Multiple prime contracts:

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A. Integrated project delivery

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  1. Which of the following is true concerning how construction manager at risk (CMAR) differs from design-bid-build (D-B-B) project delivery?

A. In CMAR, the construction manager at risk is typically selected based on qualifications, whereas in D-B-B the contractor is often selected based on price.
B. D-B-B promotes more collaborative working relationships among project participants than does CMAR
C. In CMAR the construction manager at risk and architect/engineer have a direct, contractual relationship with each other
D. D-B-B typically allows for fast-tracking to save time in the project schedule:

A

A. In CMAR, the construction manager at risk is typically selected based on qualifications, whereas in D-B-B the contractor is often selected based on price.

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  1. Which of the following is not an advantage for design-build (D-B) project delivery?

A. Increased opportunities for innovation compared with D-B-B and CMAR
B. D-B projects may be faster and somewhat less costly that D-B-B and CMAR projects
C. Owner receives single-point responsibility for both design and constructions
D. Owner has reduced control over the project’s outcome

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D. Owner has reduced control over the project’s outcome

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  1. Which of the following is not a widely-accepted method for selecting the project’s architect/engineer?

A. Design competition
B. Qualifications-based selection
C. Direct selection / sole-sourcing
D. Selecting the firm that contributed the greatest amount to reelect the mayor or school board members:

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D. Selecting the firm that contributed the greatest amount to reelect the mayor or school board members

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  1. The design stage includes all of the following except:

A. Construction Documents Phase
B. Design Development
C. Conceptual Design
D. Planning/Pre-Design:

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D. Planning/Pre-Design

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  1. When is CSI UniFormat typically used?

A. When a project is in the design development stage
B. In the planning stage of a project
C. In the post-construction phase of a project
D. To organize information by materials and methods
E. In the schematic design phase of a project:

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E. In the schematic design phase of a project

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  1. An Advertisement for Bids:

A. Implies the Owner will be selective by inviting only certain bidders to submit bids
B. Should contain information necessary for actual preparation of a bid
C. Is most often used in private work
D. Is often a legal notice to all qualified bidders:

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D. Is often a legal notice to all qualified bidders

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  1. For this question, select the entity which is generally assigned the following duties and responsibilities by the Conditions of the Contract: Clarifying and interpreting the construction documents:

A. Architect/Engineer
B. Owner
C. Contractor
D. Varies, as stated in the Supplementary Conditions
E. None of the above

A

A. Architect/Engineer

The A/E is typically the entity best-suited to interpret the construction documents, whether during the procurement (bidding) stage or during the construction stage, because the A/E, as the author of the construction documents and the design professional in responsible charge,

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  1. Marked-up or corrected contract Drawings that indicate changes incorporated in the Work are called:

A. Bidding Requirements
B. Contract Forms
C. Conditions of the Contract
D. Record drawings
E. As-builts

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D. Record drawings

Record drawings incorporate all modifications made after the issuance of the Drawings and Specifications for construction (or, sometimes, as issued for bidding/pricing), and also indicate unanticipated field conditions encountered during construction.

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  1. Which of the following is not a contract modification?

A. Change orders
B. Construction change directives/work change directives
C. Addenda
D. Architect’s supplemental instructions/field orders

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C. Addenda

Addenda modify the Bidding Documents and, upon signing of the Owner-Contractor Agreement (thus establishing the Contract), typically become part of the Contract Documents. By definition, Addenda are issued prior to the signing of the Contract.

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  1. All of the following are AIA construction contract modifications except:

A. Change Order
B. Architect’s Supplemental Instructions
C. Field Order
D. Construction Change Directive

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C. Field Order

Field Order is not a document used or recognized by the AIA.

A/Es should never use an ASI/Field Order to order changes that may affect price or time. For such situations, either a proposal request or a Construction Change Directive (AIA)/Work Change Directive (EJCDC) should be issued to the Contractor.

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  1. For this question, select the entity which is generally assigned the following duties and responsibilities by the Contract Documents: Furnishing property insurance for the work under construction.

A. Architect/Engineer
B. Owner
C. Contractor
D. Varies, as stated in the Supplementary Conditions
E. None of the above

A

B. Owner

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  1. For this question, select the entity which is generally assigned the follow- ing duties and responsibilities by the Conditions of the Contract: Protection of job site workers and stored materials.

A. Architect/Engineer
B. Owner
C. Contractor
D. Varies, as stated in the Supplementary Conditions
E. None of the above:

A

C. Contractor

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  1. For this question, select the entity which is generally assigned the follow- ing duties and responsibilities by the Conditions of the Contract: Resolution of claims.

A. Owner
B. Contractor
C. Varies, as stated in the Supplementary Conditions
D. Initial Decision Maker:

A

D. Initial Decision Maker

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  1. For this question, select the entity which is generally assigned the follow- ing duties and responsibilities by the Conditions of the Contract: Paying taxes for the Work.

A. Architect/Engineer
B. Owner
C. Contractor
D. Varies, as stated in the Supplementary Conditions
E. None of the above:

A

C. Contractor

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  1. For this question, select the entity which is generally assigned the follow- ing duties and responsibilities by the Conditions of the Contract: Right to stop work, if non-conforming Work is not corrected.

A. Architect/Engineer
B. Owner
C. Contractor
D. Varies, as stated in the Supplementary Conditions
E. None of the above:

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B. Owner

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  1. For this question, select the entity which is generally assigned the follow- ing duties and responsibilities by the Conditions of the Contract: Paying for copies of Contract Documents reasonably necessary for executing the Work.

A. Architect/Engineer
B. Owner
C. Contractor
D. Varies, as stated in the Supplementary Conditions
E. None of the above:

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B. Owner

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  1. For this question, select the entity which is generally assigned the follow- ing duties and responsibilities by the Conditions of the Contract: Control of construction means and sequences in the design-bid-build project delivery method.

A. Architect/Engineer
B. Owner
C. Contractor
D. Varies, as stated in the Supplementary Conditions
E. None of the above:

A

C. Contractor

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  1. For this question, select the entity which is generally assigned the follow- ing duties and responsibilities by the Conditions of the Contract:The Contract can be assigned without prior consent by which party?

A. Architect/Engineer
B. Owner
C. Contractor
D. Varies, as stated in the Supplementary Conditions
E. None of the above:

A

C. Contractor

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  1. Substitution procedures:

A. Are defined by law
B. Are specified in the Division 01 specifications
C. Allow requests only during the procurement stage
D. Provide for requests by telephone
E. None of the above:

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B. Are specified in the Division 01 specifications

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  1. The word “provide” when used in a specifications:

A. Means, “to supply or deliver to project site”
B. Means, “to place in positions for service or use”
C. Should be defined in the Supplementary Conditions or in the Division 01 (General Requirements) specifications
D. All of the above:

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C. Should be defined in the Supplementary Conditions or in the Division 01 (General Requirements) specifications

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  1. To be effective in communicating, specifications should be:

A. Complete, concise, and clear
B. Concise, clear, and correct
C. Clear, concise, correct, and complete
D. Concise, correct, complete and cool:

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C. Clear, concise, correct, and complete

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  1. A written affirmation of fact or promise, made by a seller to a buyer, relating to the goods purchased and that becomes part of the basis of the bargain between the buyer and seller creates:

A. An implied warranty
B. A full warranty
C. An express warranty
D. A guarantee:

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C. An express warranty

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  1. As a result of the widely held misconception that the Contractor’s respon- sibility for defective Work lasts only for the one-year “warranty” period:

A. The Supplementary Conditions should state that the period extends for an additional length of time
B. EJCDC and AIA use terms such as “correction period” instead of “warranty” or “guarantee”
C. The Owner accepts any repairs after that date
D. The courts relieve the Contractor of its responsibility:

A

B. EJCDC and AIA use terms such as “correction period” instead of “warranty” or “guarantee”

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  1. Which of the following is an example of CSI’s UniFormat classification system?

A. 02 26 23, Asbestos Assessment
B. B2030, Exterior Doors
C. 02 26 33.13, Mold Assessment
D. B30, Roofing
E. Answers B and D
F. Answers A and C:

A

E. Answers B and D

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  1. Which of the following is not part of the Contract Documents?

A. Agreement
B. Procurement forms
C. Contract modifications
D. Performance Bond
E. Addenda:

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B. Procurement forms

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  1. A facility’s life cycle includes all of the following except:

A. Project Conception
B. Financing
C. Construction
D. Facility Management:

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B. Financing

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  1. Resource drawings serve which purpose?

A. Show existing work that is to be modified
B. Show construction related to the work, but which is not included in the contract
C. Provide the owner with a set of documents that will facilitate operation
D. Drawings prepared by manufacturers, suppliers, and the contractor to illustrate portions of the proposed work:

A

B. Show construction related to the work, but which is not included in the contract

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  1. The Procurement Documents include all of the following except:

A. Procurement Requirements
B. Contract modifications
C. Project manual
D. Drawings:

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B. Contract modifications

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  1. A construction manager is hired by the Owner to do all of the following except:

A. Assist in procuring the contractor
B. Administer the project
C. Provide observation services at the construction site
D. Supervise the A/E:

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D. Supervise the A/E

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  1. Multiple-prime contracts are normally a part of:

A. Turn-key construction
B. Negotiated contracts
C. Long duration construction projects
D. Fast-track construction:

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D. Fast-track construction

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  1. “Turn-Key” Construction:
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Commonly used to describe a project in which the Owner delegates significant authority to its hired consultants, contractors, or de- sign-builder, to deliver the completed project, often with relatively little input or direction by the Owner, and “turn over the keys” at the end of construction.

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  1. A submittal log should be maintained by:

A. A/E
B. Owner
C. Contractor
D. A and C
E. All of the above:

A

D. A and C

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  1. After evaluating a request for interpretation (RFI), which of the following steps would not be applicable, according to EJCDC:

A. A/E responds directly on the RFI form
B. A/E issues Supplemental Instructions
C. A/E issues a Field Order
D. A/E prepares a Proposal Request:

A

B. A/E issues Supplemental Instructions

*Supplemental Instructions are not mentioned in the EJCDC, but they are mentioned in the AIA

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69
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  1. Which of the following is true regarding Conditions of the Contract:

A. Are an inherent part of the Agreement.
B. Are an inherent part of the Specifications.
C. With the Agreement govern the content of the entire Contract
D. Answers A and C
E. None of the above:

A

D. Answers A and C

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70
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  1. Which of the following is part of the construction documents but not part of the Contract Documents?

A. Procurement forms
B. Agreement
C. Performance Bond
D. General Conditions
E. Addenda
F. Contract modifications:

A

A. Procurement forms

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  1. What is the “glue” that binds the Contract Documents together?:
A

If you answered “Agreement” you would not be entirely correct the correct answer is “signed Agreement”

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72
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  1. True or False: The Contracting Requirements include the performance bond.:
A

True. The “Contracting Requirements” are the balance of Division 00 (per MasterFormat, documents between 00 50 00 and 00 99 99), including the Agree- ment form and its supplements/exhibits (if any); project forms (including the perfor- mance bond and payment bond); “conditions of the contract”; and revisions/clarifi- cations/modifications (including Addenda).

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73
Q
  1. Project-specific insurance requirements would usually be included in the:
A

Supplementary Conditions.

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74
Q
  1. How many divisions are included in MasterFormat Procurement and Con- tracting Requirements?

A. None
B. One
C. Five
D. Forty nine
E. Fifty:

A

B. One

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75
Q
  1. How many divisions are included in MasterFormat specifications?

A. None
B. One
C. Five
D. Forty-nine
E. Fifty:

A

D. Forty-nine

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76
Q
  1. How many total divisions does MasterFormat contain?

A. None
B. One
C. Five
D. Forty-nine
E. Fifty:

A

E. Fifty

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77
Q
  1. MasterFormat, specifications are organized into how many Subgroups?

A. One
B. Four
C. Five
D. Forty-nine
E. Fifty:

A

C. Five

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78
Q
  1. An invitation to bid would most likely not be used on which of the following project delivery methods:

A. Design-negotiate-build
B. Design-bid-build
C. Design-build
D. Owner-build
E. None of the above:

A

B. Design-bid-build

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79
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  1. For this question, select the participant which is generally assigned the fol- lowing duties and responsibilities by the Conditions of the Contract: Review- ing submittals for compliance with the Contract Documents, site conditions and dimensions.

A. Architect/Engineer
B. Owner
C. Contractor
D. Varies - as stated in the Supplementary Conditions
E. None of the above:

A

C. Contractor

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80
Q
  1. During which facility life cycle stage would a substitution request be submitted?

A. Design Development
B. Construction Documentation
C. Procurement
D. Construction
E. Answers C and D:

A

E. Answers C and D

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81
Q
  1. The Contract Documents are addressed to the:

A. A/E
B. Owner
C. Contractor
D. Owner and Contractor
E. All of the above:

A

C. Contractor

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82
Q
  1. In the construction stage, what entity determines entitlement in a claim filed by either the Owner or the Contractor?

A. The party filing the claim
B. Dispute Review Board
C. Initial Decision Maker
D. Owner
E. The courts:

A

C. Initial Decision Maker

83
Q
  1. In construction, other than the Contractor’s personnel, what entity is re- sponsible for complying with the Contractor’s construction site safety mea- sures?

A. Owner.
B. Subcontractor.
C. Engineer.
D. Supplier.
E. All of the above.:

A

E. All of the above.

84
Q
  1. In what part of a specification section would shop testing requirements of the fabricated products be located?

A. Part 1 - General
B. Part 2 - Products
C. Part 3 - Execution
D. None; shop testing requirements should be on the Drawings
E. None of the above.

A

B. Part 2 - Products

*Products, is where requirements for shop testing, also known as source quality control, are to be indicated. Field (or Site) testing, also known as field quality control, is in “Part 3 - Execution”.

85
Q
  1. Which of the following is in the proper order, relative to the construction stage?

A. Claim, mediation, binding arbitration
B. Change order, litigation, mediation, arbitration
C. Dispute, change order, termination
D. Termination, binding arbitration, dispute review board, change order:

A

A. Claim, mediation, binding arbitration

86
Q
  1. What activities help the Owner define specific needs and identify existing conditions and future trends?

A. Prequalification of bidders
B. Feasibility studies
C. Contract negotiations
D. Competitive bidding:

A

B. Feasibility studies

87
Q
  1. The Agreement defines the relationships and basic obligations between the:

A. Owner and Contractor
B. Owner, A/E, Contractor, and surety
C. A/E and Contractor
D. Owner, Contractor, subcontractor, and material Suppliers:

A

A. Owner and Contractor

88
Q
  1. To be valid, the Contractor’s agreements with subcontractors must:

A. Permit the Owner to withhold payment to the Contractor for subcontractor work in the event the subcontractor’s work is defective
B. Protect the Owner’s rights under the Contract Documents with respect to work performed by the subcontractor
C. Be signed by the Owner
D. Be reviewed and approved by the A/E before being signed:

A

B. Protect the Owner’s rights under the Contract Documents with respect to work performed by the subcontractor

89
Q
  1. The following is an example of which project delivery method? All con- struction contracts with the various trade subcontractors will be with a large fast-food restaurant chain that will hold title to the new building after construc- tion.

A. Owner-build
B. Turn-key
C. Design-build
D. Construction manager at risk.:

A

A. Owner-build

90
Q
  1. Which term or word is appropriate to use in specifications text?

A. Work
B. As per
C. As required
D. Any:

A

A. Work

91
Q
  1. Apportionment of the work among multiple prime contracts is specified in:

A. Special Conditions
B. Instructions to Bidders
C. Division 01 - General Requirements
D. Supplementary Conditions:

A

C. Division 01 - General Requirements

92
Q
  1. In the widely-used standard construction contracts, furnishing property insurance for construction is the responsibility of the:

A. Specifier
B. Owner
C. Surety
D. Contractor’s insurance consultant:

A

B. Owner

*Typically called “Builder’s Risk Insurance”

93
Q
  1. The term day is defined in the General Conditions as which of the follow- ing?

A. Eight-hour day
B. Calendar day
C. Business day
D. Working day:

A

B. Calendar day

94
Q
  1. Allowance amounts are specified in:

A. The Supplementary Conditions
B. The specification section governing the associated product
C. The Bidding Documents
D. Division 01 - General Requirements:

A

Allowance requirements will appear in the procurement requirements, conditions of the contract, Division 01–General Requirements - Specifcation Section 01 21 00

p. 158
FYI:
Specifcation Section 01 22 00–Unit Prices
Specifcation Section 01 23 00–Alternates

95
Q
  1. Unless otherwise provided in the contract documents, cash allowances shall include:

A. Handling and storage costs
B. Contractors overhead and profit mark-up
C. Required taxes
D. Labor:

A

C. Required taxes

96
Q
  1. Which type of drawings are scaled views of vertical planes?

A. Perspectives
B. Plans
C. Details
D. Elevations:

A

D. Elevations

97
Q
  1. Where are the limits of the Work of each alternate defined?

A. Bid Form
B. Agreement
C. Division 01 - General Requirements
D. Sections in Divisions 02-49:

A

C. Division 01 - General Requirements

98
Q
  1. Which information should not be in a set of contract drawings?

A. Location
B. Identification
C. Connection details
D. Required quality level:

A

D. Required quality level

99
Q
  1. Graphic scales used on construction drawings:

A. Are required for accurate shop drawings
B. Indicate nominal dimensions
C. Remain accurate if drawing is enlarged
D. Are the same as numeric scales:

A

C. Remain accurate if drawing is enlarged

100
Q
  1. Preliminary project descriptions are organized according to:

A. Construction trades
B. UniFormat
C. MasterFormat
D. SectionFormat:

A

B. UniFormat

101
Q
  1. The primary purpose of CSI MasterFormat is to:

A. Provide a uniform system for the organization of work results or construc- tion practices in project manuals
B. Create a master list of Level 3 and Level 4 section titles
C. Create a system to obtain more-accurate bids
D. Establish a coordinated system relating to cost and technical data filing:

A

A. Provide a uniform system for the organization of work results or construction prac- tices in project manuals

102
Q
  1. Which levels in CSI MasterFormat have assigned numbers and titles?

A. Levels 1 and 2
B. Levels 2 and 3
C. Levels 1, 2, and 3
D. Levels 2, 3, and 4:

A

C. Levels 1, 2, and 3

103
Q
  1. CSI MasterFormat key word index is used to:

A. Identify Level 4 sections
B. Specify correct word usage
C. Locate subject titles and numbers
D. Identify specification format:

A

C. Locate subject titles and numbers

104
Q
  1. CSI UniFormat is most useful for:

A. Specifying small projects
B. Classifying manufacturers’ data
C. Organizing a project schedule
D. Organizing preliminary project descriptions:

A

D. Organizing preliminary project descriptions

105
Q
  1. CSI MasterFormat numbering is used for which of the following? (Select the correct combination of the following items)
    *1. Product identification
    *2. Cost estimating
    *3. Element identification
    *4. Specifications
    *5. Filing

A. 1, 2, 3, 4
B. 1, 2, 4, 5
C. 2, 3, 4, 5
D. 1, 3, 4, 5:

A

B. 1, 2, 4, 5

106
Q
  1. Under the three-part CSI SectionFormat, where would Accessories be specified?

A. Division 01
B. Part 1 - General
C. Part 2 - Products
D. Part 3 - Execution:

A

C. Part 2 - Products

107
Q
  1. Under the three-part CSI SectionFormat, where would warranty requirements be specified?

A. Division 01
B. Part 1 - General
C. Part 2 - Products
D. Part 3 - Execution:

A

B. Part 1 - General

108
Q
  1. Under the three-part CSI SectionFormat, where would surface prepara- tion for shop-applied coatings be specified?

A. Division 09
B. Part 1 - General
C. Part 2 - Products
D. Part 3 - Execution:

A

C. Part 2 - Products

109
Q
  1. Under the three-part CSI SectionFormat, where would manufacturer’s services be specified?

A. Division 01
B. Part 1 - General
C. Part 2 - Products
D. Part 3 - Execution:

A

D. Part 3 - Execution

110
Q
  1. Which of the following is not a project delivery method?

A. Design-bid-build
B. Guaranteed maximum price
C. Integrated project delivery
D. Construction manager at risk:

A

B. Guaranteed maximum price

111
Q
  1. Which of the following are well-suited to building information modeling?

1 - Simulation of emergency exiting patterns
2 - Single-point responsibility
3 - Work sequence planning for a multi-phase project
4 - Joint decision-making by the project’s principal participants during the conceptual stage
5 - Rapid resolution of construction claims
6 - Asset management

From the above six items, choose the correct answer from the following:
A. 1, 2, 3
B. 1, 3, 6
C. 3, 4, 5
D. 2, 3, 5:

A

B. 1, 3, 6

112
Q
  1. The Owner’s facility manager has which of these responsibilities?

1 - Planning for the Owner’s future needs
2 - Represent the Owner’s interests.
3 - Reviewing shop drawings
4 - Coordinating Owner-supplied equipment and furnishings such as carpet- ing

From the above four items, choose the correct answer from the following:
A. 1, 2
B. 2, 3, 4
C. 1, 2, 4
D. 1, 3, 4:

A

C. 1, 2, 4

113
Q
  1. Which of the following is included under the Facility Services Subgroup?

A. Lighting
B. Irrigation
C. Food service equipment
D. Composting equipment:

A

A. Lighting

114
Q
  1. What is green building?

A. The practice of constructing a building or structure with a green roof comprised of plants and underlying nutrient, drainage, and moisture barrier layers, which reduces solar heat reflection and reduces storm water runoff rates
B. The practice of using plants to cover a building’s exterior envelope to better-blend with the surrounding natural environment
C. The practice of creating structures and using processes that are environ- mentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building’s life-cycle
D. O’Beirne’s un-vacuumed office space:

A

C. The practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building’s life-cycle

115
Q
  1. During what project stage would constructability be reviewed?

A. Project Conception Stage
B. Design Stage/Conceptual-Schematic Design Phase
C. Design Stage/when sufficient details are available but prior to completion of Construction Documents Phase
D. Design Stage/Construction Documents Phase
E. Procurement Stage
F. Construction Stage
G. Facility Management Stage:

A

C. Design Stage/when sufficient details are available but prior to completion of Construction Documents Phase

116
Q
  1. In what stage of the project life cycle are the budget and program produced?

A. Project Conception Stage
B. Design Stage/Conceptual-Schematic Design Phase
C. Design Stage/Design Development Phase
D. Design Stage/Construction Documents Phase
E. Procurement Phase
F. Construction Phase
G. Facility Management Phase:

A

A. Project Conception Stage

117
Q
  1. During what stage of the project life cycle would the site be selected?

A. Project Conception Stage
B. Design Stage/Conceptual-Schematic Design Phase
C. Design Stage/Design Development Phase
D. Design Stage/Construction Documents Phase
E. Procurement Phase
F. Construction Phase
G. Facility Management Phase:

A

A. Project Conception Stage

118
Q
  1. If bid security is required with a bid for a publicly-funded project, and the apparent low bidder does not submit appropriate bid security with their bid, the Owner should do which of the following?

A. Not accept any Bids and rebid the entire Project
B. Give the apparent low Bidder 24 hours to submit bid security in accordance with the Bidding Documents
C. Deem the Bid unresponsive and consider accepting the next-lowest respon- sive Bid
D. Contact the surety usually used by the apparent low Bidder to request a copy of the Bidder’s status with that surety:

A

C. Deem the Bid unresponsive and consider accepting the next-lowest responsive Bid

119
Q
  1. Which of the following is false regarding building information modeling (BIM)?

A. BIM includes three-dimensional modeling of the project
B. BIM is a data rich digital representation cataloging the physical and func- tional characteristics of design and construction
C. BIM makes the design information explicit and allows rapid understanding of the design intent
D. BIM is suitable only for the design-bid-build project delivery method:

A

D. BIM is suitable only for the design-bid-build project delivery method

120
Q
  1. On a bid for a privately-funded project, if the low bidder fails to sign the construction contract with the Owner within the time limit indicated in the Instructions to Bidders, what should the Owner do?

A. Award the contract to the next-lowest responsive and responsible bidder
B. Reject all the bids received and rebid the entire project
C. Contact the bidder’s surety to file a claim under the bid bond
D. “A” and “C” above
E. “B” and C” above:

A

D. “A” and “C” above

121
Q
  1. If the Contractor has been delayed by actions of the Owner, the Contractor should do which of the following:

A. Stop the Work until problem is resolved
B. Submit to the A/E a written request for an extension of time
C. Write to the A/E to protest the delay
D. Contact the surety to file a claim against the Owner:

A

B. Submit to the A/E a written request for an extension of time

122
Q
  1. Which of the following is true regarding integrated project delivery (IPD)?

A. IPD gives the Owner increased control of the project outcome
B. IPD is built on collaboration and trust
C. IPD greater potential to create adversarial relationships compared to other delivery methods
D. IPD encourages parties to focus on project outcomes rather than individual goals
E. “B” and “D” above
F. “A” and “B” above:

A

E. “B” and “D” above

123
Q
  1. If the Contractor finds that the Contract Documents violate a part of the building code in effect at the Site, the Contractor should do which of the following?

A. Notify the A/E in writing
B. Continue working in accordance with the contact documents
C. Stop the work until the issue is resolved
D. Contact the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).:

A

A. Notify the A/E in writing

124
Q
  1. The rules of which organization would be referenced to mediate a dispute?

A. American Bar Association
B. American Mediation Association
C. American Arbitration Association
D. The organization chosen by the A/E:

A

C. American Arbitration Association

125
Q
  1. Which of the following is not used for organizing construction docu- ments?

A. UniFormat
B. GreenFormat
C. MasterFormat
D. SectionFormat:

A

B. GreenFormat

126
Q
  1. Which of the following would be used in construction documents?

A. Any
B. As per
C. Work
D. And/or:

A

C. Work

127
Q
  1. During the procurement stage, where should information on substitution procedures be located?

A. Instructions to Bidders, referring to the Supplementary Conditions
B. Instructions to Bidders, referring to Division 01 Specifications
C. Division 01 Specifications, referring to Specifications of Divisions 02-49
D. Conditions of the Contract, referring to Division 01 Specifications:

A

B. Instructions to Bidders, referring to Division 01 Specifications

128
Q
  1. Which of the following is not one of the basic principles of integrated project delivery?

A. Early goal definition
B. Mutual benefit and reward
C. Collaborative innovation and decision making
D. Single-point responsibility:

A

D. Single-point responsibility

129
Q
  1. During construction, the A/E performs inspections:

A. Never
B. Periodically throughout construction
C. To certify the contractor’s payment requests
D. At specific points in the work, in accordance with the General Conditions:

A

D. At specific points in the work, in accordance with the General Conditions

130
Q
  1. Substantial completion is when:

A. The owner occupies any part of the work (beneficial occupancy)
B. The work is determined by the A/E to be 95 percent complete
C. When final payment is recommended by the A/E
D. When the work, or a designated part thereof, is ready for its intended use:

A

D. When the work, or a designated part thereof, is ready for its intended use

131
Q
  1. Which of the following are GreenFormat information categories?

1 - Background Information
2 - Product Details
3 - Source Quality Control
4 - Product Life cycle
5 - Additional Information
6 - Authorization
7 - Delivery Storage and Handling

From the above seven items, choose the correct answer from the following:
A. 1, 2, 3
B. 2, 4, 6
C. 5., 6, 7
D. 2, 3, 7:

A

B. 2, 4, 6

132
Q
  1. Who creates the punch list?

A. Owner
B. Contractor
C. A/E
D. Tom Haid or his designee in HDR’s Field Services group:

A

B. Contractor

133
Q
  1. Which of the following is not one of the benefits of building information modeling?

A. Design-stage costs are increased compared to other delivery methods
B. Construction cost overruns and claims can be reduced through improved quality of design
C. Opportunities for modeling emergency escape routes from the facility
D. 4D models allow customers to visualize and optimize project phasing and construction sequencing
E. Building information models enable easy, accurate calculation of relevant space data early in the design stage:

A

A. Design-stage costs are increased com- pared to other delivery methods

134
Q
  1. When the punch list work is complete, the project is:

A. Ready to progress beyond initial site preparation work
B. Substantially complete
C. Ready for acceptance
D. At the time when final payment by the owner is past due:

A

C. Ready for acceptance

135
Q
  1. What are the four project delivery stakeholders and participant teams?
A
  1. Owner Team
  2. Design Team
  3. Contractor Team
  4. Supplier Team
136
Q
  1. What are the two subgroups of MasterFormat?:
A
  1. Procurement and Contracting Requirements Group
  2. Specifications Group
137
Q
  1. What are the four basic teams responsible for implementing a project?

A. Owner, Financer, A/E, Contractor
B. Owner, A/E, Contractor, Supplier
C. Owner, A/E, Contractor, Subcontractor
D. Owner, Attorneys, Contractor, Surety:

A

B. Owner, A/E, Contractor, Supplier

138
Q
  1. Types of commissioning recognized in the building design and construction industry include:

1 - Total facility commissioning
2 - System and equipment commissioning
3 - Startup and initial operation commissioning
4 - Building envelope commissioning
5 - HVAC system commissioning
6 - Commissioning of a naval vessel

Select the answer from the following:
A. 1, 2, 3
B. 1, 2, 4
C. 3, 4, 5
D. 1, 4. 6

A

B. 1, 2, 4

139
Q
  1. Which entity prepares the schedule of values?

A. A/E
B. Contractor
C. Subcontractor
D. Supplier:

A

B. Contractor

140
Q
  1. Which of the following is not involved in promoting green building practices?

A. US Green Building Council
B. International Code Council
C. American Institute of Architects
D. Design-Build Institute of America:

A

D. Design-Build Institute of America

141
Q
  1. What is the correct representation of a dimension?

A. 6’
B. 6’6”
C. 6’+6”
D. 6’#6”:

A

B. 6’6”

142
Q
  1. 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

A. There is a relationship between the A/E and the Contractor

143
Q
  1. 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

A - Disqualify the bid of the apparent low bidder

144
Q
  1. Which of the following is organized by tables?

A. MasterFormat.
B. SectionFormat.
C. GreenFormat.
D. UniFormat.
E. OmniClass.:

A

E. OmniClass.

145
Q
  1. What are the two types of projects?:
A

Public and Private

146
Q
  1. Define “Service Life”:
A

Period of time in which the structure will remain useable for an intended purpose

147
Q
  1. 5 Steps of Facility Programming::
A

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

148
Q
  1. What are the three types of Surety Bonds?:
A

Bid bonds, Performance bonds, Payment bonds

149
Q
  1. The Construction Schedule is part of the Project Schedule.

True or False?

A

TRUE

150
Q
  1. What is the most traditional and widely used method of project delivery?
A

Design-Bid-Build (D-B-B)

151
Q
  1. List some benefits and limitations of D-B-B project delivery method.:
A

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

152
Q
  1. List some benefits and limitations of Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) project delivery method.:
A

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

153
Q
  1. List some benefits and limitations of Design-Build (D-B) project delivery method.:
A

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

154
Q
  1. List some benefits and limitations of Owner-Build (O-B) project delivery method.:
A

Benefits: owner saves on costs; owner has more control
Limitations: significant risk assumed by the owner

155
Q
  1. List some benefits and limitations of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) project delivery method.:
A

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

156
Q
  1. What does the Spearin Doctrine state?:
A

The contractor is entitled to rely on the construction documents provided by the owner (prepared by the A/E) to be sufficient for their intended purpose; Implied warranty of the adequacy of drawings and specs

157
Q
  1. What is a Single Purpose Entities (SPEs)?:
A

Limited liability company or cor- poration created for a single purpose; created for purpose of project and dissolved at close of project

158
Q
  1. The following are true concerning CSI’s GreenFormat online product data resource except:
    A. CSI validates and certifies information contained in GreenFormat
    B. GreenFormat product information is organized by MasterFormat numbers Information in GreenFormat supports specifying by proprietary, reference standard, performance, and descriptive methods
    D. The Product Lifecycle category provides information on product Life Cycle Analysis, Material Extraction and Transportation, Manufacturing, and Facility Operations
    E. Manufacturers provide a technical contact for follow-up questions form GreenFormat users:
A

A. CSI validates and certifies information contained in Green- Format

159
Q
  1. According to the BEES model, life cycle analysis (LCA) is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:
    a. Questions regarding the materials and impacts related to the six stages of the product life cycle
    b. Estimates of the cumulative environmental impacts resulting from all stages of a product life cycle over a 50-year period
    c. Support for selection of products with the lowest total environmental impact
    d. Market analysis of demand for sustainable products:
A

d. Market analysis of demand for sustainable products

160
Q
  1. The goal of the ASTM sustainability standards, the USEPA Energy Star program, and the NIST BEES program is to:
    a. Serve as the basis for the development of national model code regulation of the use of building products
    b. Provide a rational assessment of the environmental impact of building products
    c. Promote emerging green buildng product businesses
    d. Simplify building design practices:
A

b. Provide a rational assessment of the environmental impact of building products

161
Q
  1. Submittal requirements for Facility Services Divisions 21 through 28 are specified in:

a. The first section in each respective division
b. Supplementary Conditions
c. Division 01 Section “Submittal Procedures”
d. Section 01 12 00 Summary of Multiple Contracts:

A

c. Division 01 Section “Submittal Procedures”

162
Q
  1. When outside consultants are responsible for the production of major portions of the project specifications:

a. One design team member should be responsible for overall specification coordination
b. Different document formats should be used to identify the work of the separate consultants
c. The lead design professional should avoid the liability inherent in reviewing consultants’ work
d. Information should be collected and the project A/E assume responsibility for preparing each section:

A

a. One design team member should be responsible for overall specification coordination

163
Q
  1. In the specifications, the stated requirements address:

A. Owner’s responsibilities
B. Contractor’s responsibilities
C. Subcontractor’s responsibilities
D. A/E’s responsibilities
E. All of the above:

A

B. Contractor’s responsibilities

164
Q
  1. Use of master guide specifications:

a. Relies upon the quality of their update process
b. Requires knowledge of the conditions of the contract for which they were prepared
c. May be based upon a commercially-produced specification library
d. Requires practice knowledge in order to properly create project specifica- tions
e. All of the above:

A

e. All of the above

165
Q
  1. The dollar amounts of cash allowances are indicated:

A. In the Instructions to Bidders
B. On the Bid Form
C. In Division 01
D. In the specification sections of Division 02 through 49 where the product’s installation is specified:

A

C. In Division 01

166
Q
  1. Outline 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. Serving as the basis for subcontracts in fast track construction:

A

D. Serving as the basis for subcontracts in fast track construction

*Do not include QA/QC requirements, so should not be used for contracts

167
Q
  1. The following are true of reference standards except:

A. May be relied upon by the specifier to describe quality of the Work
B. Are consensus documents developed by various industry committees
C. Are frequently incorporated in code requirements
D. Are included in specifications to avoid having to reproduce lengthy requirements:

A

A. May be relied upon by the specifier to describe quality of the Work

168
Q
  1. Which of the following is the proper sequence for requirements in an addendum as illustrated in CSI’s Project Delivery Practice Guide?

A. Changes to Procurement Requirements, changes to previous Addenda, Changes to Conditions of the Contract, changes to the Agreement
B. Changes to previous Addenda, changes to Procurement Requirements, changes to Agreements and other contract forms, changes to Specifications and Drawings
C. Changes to Specifications, changes to Drawings, changes to previous Addenda
D. Changes to Contract Documents, changes to Specifications:

A

B. Changes to previous Addenda, changes to Procurement Requirements, changes to Agreements and other contract forms, changes to Specifications and Drawings

169
Q
  1. What information is found within Division 13 of MasterFormat?

A. Mechanical systems
B. Furnishings
C. Equipment
D. Special construction:

A

D. Special construction

170
Q
  1. The document named “Available Information” is part of the:

a. Instructions to Bidders
b. Contract Documents
c. Specifications
d. Procurement Requirements
e. All of the above:

A

a. Instructions to Bidders

171
Q
  1. Division 01 sections relate to::
A

Procurement requirements, the agreement, general and supplementary conditions, the specifications, and the drawings.

172
Q
  1. Procurement documents include:

A. Procurement requirements, which include solicitation, instructions for pro- curement, available information, procurement forms and supplements
B. Contracting requirements, which include the agreement, performance bond, payment bond, and certificates
C. Conditions of the contract, which include the general and supplementary conditions
D. Specifications
E. All of the above:

A

E. All of the above

173
Q
  1. Who is responsible for evaluating claims and determining entitlement?

A. Owner
B. A/E’s errors and omissions insurance carrier
C. A/E
D. Arbitrator:

A

C. A/E

*If IDM in not obtained, it defaults to A/E

174
Q
  1. Substitutions should not be considered when:

A. Requested a request for interpretation (RFI)
B. Reques is indicated on submittals
C. Request does not include an itemized comparison
D. All of the above
E. None of the above:

A

D. All of the above

175
Q
  1. Of the following key aspects of a construction contract, which is “of the essence” of the agreement?

A. Extent
B. Time
C. Cost
D. Quality:

A

B. Time

176
Q
  1. What factors affect the quality of a project?

A. Form, function, time, cost
B. Form, function, cost
C. Cost, aesthetics, time
D. Cost, extent, and time:

A

D. Cost, extent, and time

177
Q
  1. The four considerations that should be identified during facility program- ming are:

A. Time, goals, cost, and function
B. Function, time, economy, and planning
C. Predesign, goals, form, and cost
D. Function, form economy, and time:

A

D. Function, form economy, and time

178
Q
  1. The phase of the project when the documents first fix the size and character of the entire project, including architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems is during:
    A. Planning/pre-design
    B. Schematic Design
    C. Design Development
    D. Construction documents:
A

C. Design Development

179
Q
  1. Contract forms and General Conditions are best provided by the:
    A. Owner
    B. A/E
    C. Building official
    D. Contractor:
A

A. Owner

180
Q
  1. Modifications to Procurement and Contract Document can be made dur- ing which phases of the project?
    A. Planning and design
    B. Design and construction
    C. Design and bidding
    D. Bidding and construction:
A

D. Bidding and construction

181
Q
  1. The Procurement Requirements usually include:
    A. Invitation or Advertisement to Bid, Instructions to Bidders, Information Available to Bidders, Bid Forms and Attachments, and Bid Security Forms
    B. Instructions to Bidders, Information Available to Bidders, Bid Forms and Attachments, and Bid Security Forms
    C. Instructions to Bidders, Information Available to Bidders, Bid Forms and Attachments, Bid Security Forms, Conditions of the Contract, Specifications, and Drawings
    D. All the documents necessary to bid the project:
A

A. Invitation or Advertisement to Bid, Instructions to Bidders, Information Available to Bidders, Bid Forms and Attachments, and Bid Security Forms

182
Q
  1. The contract type most often associated with the term “turkney” is called:
    A. Construction management
    B. Project management
    C. Design-Build
    D. Owner-Builder:
A

C. Design-Build

183
Q
  1. The “Work” required of the Contractor by the Contract Documents is defined to include:
    A. Labor and materials
    B. In-place construction
    C. Services of the Contractor
    D. Construction and services, whether completed or partially completed:
A

D. Construction and services, whether completed or partially completed

184
Q
  1. Unless otherwise stipulated, allowances cover:
    A. Materials and equipment delivered
    B. Materials and equipment delivered, plus unloading and handling at the site
    C. Materials and equipment delivered, plus Contractor’s overhead and profit
    D. Materials and equipment delivered and installed:
A

A. Materials and equipment delivered

185
Q
  1. If a shop drawing is submitted by the Contractor and stamped “approved” by the Architect, who is responsible for any deviations from the Contract Docuements shown on the shop drawing?
    A. A/E
    B. Owner
    C. Contractor
    D. A/E and Contractor:
A

C. Contractor

186
Q
  1. Disputes arising out of or related to the Contract are subject to:
    A. Mediation
    B. Arbitration
    C. Mediation followed by arbitration
    D. Arbitration followed by litigation if the parties cannot agree:
A

C. Mediation followed by arbitration

187
Q
  1. A Construction Change Directive must be signed by:
    A. Owner
    B. Owner and A/E
    C. Owner and Contractor
    D. Owner, A/E, and Contractor:
A

B. Owner and A/E

188
Q
  1. The decision on the amount of information to include in a section (i.e., a level two, a level three, or a lever four specification section), is based on all of the following reasons, EXCEPT:
    A. Complexity of the project
    B. The scope of work included in the section
    C. Local trade jurisdiction
    D. Length and complexity of a section:
A

C. Local trade jurisdiction

189
Q
  1. A statement that establishes the precedence of the various contract documents to be considered when a conflict occurs is located in the General Conditions document A201:
    A. True
    B. False:
A

B. False

190
Q
  1. A listing of Owner-furnished Contractor-installed items is located in:
    A. Part 1, General, Summary of Work
    B. Division 01
    C. Part 2, Products, Product Requirements
    D. Part 3, Execution, Execution Requirements:
A

C. Part 2, Products, Product Requirements

191
Q
  1. Administrative procedures and descriptions for allowances and unit price work are located in:
    A. Part 1 - General
    B. Division 01, Price and Payment Procedures
    C. Part 3, Execution, Execution Requirements
    D. Both A & B:
A

D. Both A & B

192
Q
  1. An allowance:
    A. Is a dollar amount that the bidder includes in the bid to cover the cost of items to be determined at a later time
    B. Is a specified quantity of a product that the bidder includes in the scope of work, even though the location is not indicated on the Drawings
    C. Must be accompanied by a unit price quote in order to equitable adjust the contract price later
    D. Can be either a dollar amount that the bidder includes in the bids, or a quantity of a product along with a unit price that the bidder includes int he scope of work:
A

D. Can be either a dollar amount that the bidder includes in the bids, or a quantity of a product along with a unit price that the bidder includes int he scope of work

193
Q
  1. Unit prices are addressed in which part of the Project Manual?
    A. Bid Form
    B. Division 01, General Requirements
    C. Technical Specifications
    D. All of the above:
A

D. All of the above

194
Q
  1. All of the following are true regarding unit prices EXCEPT:
    A. Unit prices should not be used when lump-sum bids are requested
    B. Unit prices are useful when the nature of the work is defined, but the extent is not known
    C. Unit prices can be different for an “add” cost than for a “deduct” cost
    D. The Bid Form should include a schedule for units prices with the A/E’s estimate of quantity:
A

A. Unit prices should not be used when lump-sum bids are requested

195
Q
  1. Substitutions proposed during the bidding phase of a project:
    A. Allows bidders to propose for specified products that are no longer avail- able or not available in time to meet the project schedule
    B. May require additional time for the A/E to evaluate prior to taking bids
    C. Allows for the introduction of a possible superior or more cost-effective product than the one specified
    D. All of the above:
A

D. All of the above

196
Q
  1. All of the following statements are true regarding approved substitutions EXCEPT:
    A. The General Conditions state that the A/E is the sole judge of what is acceptable as a substitute for specified items
    B. Approving a substitution has the same effect on the A/E’s liability as specifying the substituted product
    C. The Contractor is responsible for the success or failure of a substituted product
    D. Modification to the Contract in the form of a Change Order will be required.
A

C. The Contractor is responsible for the success or failure of a substituted prduct

197
Q
  1. A limited warranty:
    A. Can provide increased protection against product defects over a full war- ranty
    B. limits the Contractor’s responsibility to repair defective work
    C. Could limit a seller’s liability to less than that required under the Uniform Commercial Code
    D. Both B & C:
A

D. Both B & C

198
Q
  1. Typical articles that appear in PART 3 of the SectionFormat are:
    A. Mockups, Preparation, Installation, Warranty
    B. Examination, Application, Cleaning, Schedules
    C. Site Conditions, Preparation, Installation, System Startup
    D. Examination, Preparation, Application, Warranty:
A

B. Examination, Application, Cleaning, Schedules

199
Q
  1. When products are furnished or supplied by others, they should be described in the specifications as:
    A. By Others
    B. Owner Furnished
    C. Not in Contract (NIC)
    D. Under other contractors:
A

B. Owner Furnished

200
Q

Which of the following Division 01—General Requirements sections should the bidding requirements cross-reference?
A. Section 01 21 00—Allowances
B. Section 01 23 00—Alternates
C. Section 01 25 00—Substitution Procedures
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

201
Q

Which of the following applies to Division 01—General Requirements sections?

A. They should repeat the requirements in the General Conditions but in a language that makes them easier to understand
B. They should expand upon the requirements in the General Conditions, but do not repeat them
C. They should expand upon the Instructions to Bidders, but do not repeat them.
D. They should not conflict with PART 1 GENERAL of any section in Divisions 02 through 49

A

B. They should expand upon the requirements in the General Conditions, but do not repeat them

202
Q

Which of the following best describes Division 01—General Requirements sections?
A. They should only cover sections in the Facility Construction Subgroup
B. They prevent the need to repeat the requirements in each specification section’s
PART 1 GENERAL
C. They only provide administrative and procedural requirements
D. They govern the General Conditions

A

B. They prevent the need to repeat the requirements in each specification section’s
PART 1 GENERAL

203
Q

Which of the following is an example that best illustrates the relationship between
Division 01—General Requirements sections and the Contract Drawings?
A. General notes on drawings should replicate applicable Division 01—General
Requirements provisions
B. Section 01 10 00—Summary should indicate that the drawings are part
of the Contract Documents
C. The scope of each alternate in Section 01 23 00—Alternates should be delineated
on the drawings
D. The Contract Drawings should identify which materials are permitted to be substitutions
per Section 01 25 00—Substitution Procedures

A

B. Section 01 10 00—Summary should indicate that the drawings are part
of the Contract Documents

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