Chapter 12 Review Question

Question 1

What is the name of the document that authorizes the start of construction

a. Notice of award
b. Notice to proceed
c. Notice of agreement
d. Notice of intent
e. None of the above

Answer 1

Notice to proceed

Question 2

Job diaries are subjective accounts of what occurred during the course of the construction workday.

a. True
b. False

Answer 2

True

Question 3

An RFI is a formal request for information necessary to help clarify construction operations

a. True
b. False

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Weather information is typically reported on a daily report.

a. True
b. False

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Meeting minutes are confidential documents kept internally within the organization that recorded them and are rarely shared.

a. True
b. False

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an example of a project submittal

a. Product data
b. Addenda
c. Shop drawing
d. Material samples

Answer 6

Addenda

Question 7

What does the Hyatt Regency story in the text illustrate?

a. The importance of proper hotel architecture
b. The important role of engineering in the design/build process
c. The importance of thoroughly reviewing shop drawings
d. The importance of building codes

Answer 7

The importance of thoroughly reviewing shop drawings

Question 8

What is the traditional percentage used for own retainage?

a. 5
b. 8
c. 10
d. 15
e. 20

Answer 8

5

Question 9

Obtaining lien waivers protects the owner in which of the following ways?

a. It prevents paying for work that hasn’t been completed
b. It helps prevent overcharging
c. It protects the owner from being subject to a mechanic’s lien
d. It prevents duplicate or fraudulent invoices
e. All of the above are correct

Answer 9

It protects the owner from being subject to a mechanic’s lien

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT the normal reson for a change in a lump-sum or fixed price contract?

a. Differing site or unforeseen conditions
b. Delays caused by contractor inactivity
c. An increase or decrease in owner requirements
d. An error in the design document

Answer 10

Delays caused by contractor inactivity

Question 11

In a typical application for payment, the contractor has the option of submitting back-up information separately from the application

a. True
b. False

Answer 11

False