Chapter Two Test

Question 1

For the upcoming commercial project construction, management has decided to take the approach that is used in approximately 50 percent of all commercial projects since it allows for the collaboration between the design team and construction team to develop innovative techniques to build the project. Which approach did they decide upon? 
A. design-bid-build, 
B. design-build, 
C. Construction management-at-risk, 
D. Multiple prime contracts

Answer 1

B. Design-Build approach.

Question 2

Martin owns a large building complex, with multifaceted construction needs. To complete construction, there will be several interrelated phases that each has to own construction manager and project administrator to manage the total project. The project delivery method that most appropriately serves the size and diversity of this project is: 
A. design-bid-build, 
B.Design-build, 
C. Construction management-at-risk, 
D. Multiple prime contracts

Answer 2

D. Multiple prime contracts.

Question 3

As the building owner, Elizabeth is leery of a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ contract. Though it provides incentive for the quickest completion, it would also require her staff to initiate a complete audit and finish the definitive engineering even before the contract can be negotiated. 
A. GMP-CM. 
B. Lump sum. 
C.Cost plus.
D. Fixed price

Answer 3

A. GMP-CM

Question 4

A building owner may issue a(n)\_\_\_\_\_\_ to assess a team's ability to perform and complete the requirments of the project by requesting team experience, process knowledge, and capability to bond the project.
A. RFP
B. RFI
C. RFQ
D. EOI

Answer 4

C. RFQ

Question 5

In an effort to ensure her project is successful, Mary contracts with a construction estimator who is qualified to complete all of the following except:
A. determine site conditions.
B. accept proposals from product suppliers.
C. determine general project requirements
D. pre-qualify and solicit bids and proposals

Answer 5

B. Accept proposals from product suppliers.

Question 6

Following a work disruption caused by the owner, a good and reasonable schedule will help a contractor get compensated for which type of project delay?
A. Actual change
B. Estimated change
C. constructive change
D. Disruptive change

Answer 6

D. Disruptive change

Question 7

A building commisioning program is of the greates value to the owner when it provides all of the following except?
A continuous communications of building systems criteria
B. rigorous verification of building systems compliance.
C. Evaluation of Facility requirements post-design.
D. Support throughout all phases of design and construction.

Answer 7

C. Evaluation of facility requirements post-design