Ch6. Operations Management Flashcards

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1
Q

The ________________method is frequently used for larger and more complex construction projects.

A

Critical path

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2
Q

The number of hours to complete a project are identified and listed in a _______ as part of the critical path method.

A

Node

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3
Q

Contractors should visit the jobsite _______ to keep the subcontractors informed of the job’s progress and to check on what materials must be ordered for the next phase of construction.

A

Daily

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4
Q

All contractor’s license qualifiers, including
______ and ______, are by law required to exercise “direct supervision and
control.”

A

RME and RMO

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5
Q

The proper size of inventory is at a __________.

A

Minimum

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6
Q

Existing inventory should be _________ on a regular basis and before adjusting levels in the bookkeeping.

A

Counted

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7
Q

Lower inventory levels reduce space and storage requirements as well as increase ________________.

A

Working capital

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8
Q

A _______________ guarantees both job completion and payment of all labor and materials.

A

Contract bond

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9
Q

Bonds are usually obtained through ___________________ who represent bonding companies.

A

Insurance angents

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10
Q

In the ____________ process, a contractor identifies the expenses associated with a project.

A

Estimating

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11
Q

After an estimate is calculated, the contractor develops and submits a ______
to the client.

A

Bid

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12
Q

Labor, such as for a field superintendent, is considered a _______ cost.

A

Direct

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13
Q

The ____________________ estimating method is considered the most accurate but is also very time consuming.

A

Stick by stick

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14
Q

_______ is usually the most difficult item to estimate.

A

Labor

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15
Q

Although usually the largest single catogory in a bid, ____________ can be fairly accurately determined.

A

Materials

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16
Q

Accounting, and office rent are considered _____________________.

A

Company overhead

17
Q

To increase ________, you must reduce your job expenses and/or increase what you charge a customer.

A

Profit

18
Q

The formula for calculating percentage of overhead is:
Overhead Percent =__________÷ __________

A

Annual overhead ÷ annual income (gross revenue)

19
Q

The formula for calculating selling price is:

Selling Price = ________+__________+________

A

Estimated job cost + company overhead + profit

20
Q

Job costs are $9,520, overhead is 22%, and profit is 10%. What is the selling price?

A

14,000

21
Q

___________ are funds that are withheld until lien periods have expired and the project has been completed free of defects.

A

Retentions

22
Q

_______ specifications are the most common reason for losing a bid.

A

Vague

23
Q

When bidding, _________ is the most important item to consider.

A

Profit

24
Q

If you are bidding correctly, your job costs should be almost the _________ as your estimated cost.

A

Same

25
Q

___________ are the primary source of labor data and are helpful when monitoring and analyzing labor costs.

A

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