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1
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Construction work is divided among construction trades in accordance with
I. the specifications
II. the drawings
III. trade union rules
IV. the general contractor's judgment

A. IV only
B. I, II, III, and IV
C. III and IV
D. I, II, and III

A

C. III and IV

III. trade union rules
IV. the general contractor’s judgment

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Which type of information is NOT normally contained in construction drawings?

A. Dimensions
B. Level of quality
C. Quantities
D. Configuration

A

B. Level of quality

Level of quality can be found in the specifications

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Which type of information is NOT normally contained in construction specifications?

A. Level of Quality
B. Quantities
C. Desired Performance
D. Installation methods

A

B. Quantities

Quantities are determined from the drawings

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Which of the following statements concerning master specifications is FALSE?

A. They tend to reduce repetitive clerical work.
B. They are usually edited by adding appropriate sections.
C. They can be difficult to keep accurate and up-to-date.
D. They make initial draft specifications available early in a project’s development.

A

B. They are usually edited by adding appropriate sections.

Master specifications are generally edited by eliminating information that does not apply to the project, not by adding information.

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Select the correct statement.

A. Caulking, when properly applied may be relied upon to prevent water penetration.

B. Durability is generally the primary consideration when selecting finish materials.

C. Samples are not usually required if the product if manufactured.

D. As a last resort, an architect has the right to reject work that does not conform to the contact documents.

A

D. As a last resort, an architect has the right to reject work that does not conform to the contact documents.

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All of the following require details which allow for movement caused by thermal changes, EXCEPT

A. concrete paving
B. wood framing
C. sheet metal rain gutters
D. metal storefronts and curtain walls

A

B. wood framing

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The principal consideration in acoustic control is the sound absorptive quality of the

A. floor
B. walls
C. ceilings
D. roof

A

C. ceilings

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Select the correct statement concerning shop drawings.

A. The are prepared exclusively by the general contractor and submitted to the architect for review.

B. In case of discrepancy between the shop drawing and the contract documents, the shop drawings will prevail.

C. They are usually prepared by fabricators and submitted to the general contractor and architect for review.

D. An architect must carefully check dimensions and quantities shown on shop drawings, because approving the shop drawings implies that dimensions and quantities are accurate.

A

C. They are usually prepared by fabricators and submitted to the general contractor and architect for review.

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Which of the following are created by winds acting on buildings? Check all that apply.

A. Moments
B. Lateral forces
C. Vertical forces
D. Torsion

A

A. Moments
B. Lateral forces
C. Vertical forces
D. Torsion

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One of the acoustic ratings given to building materials and assemblies is Sound Transmission Class (STC). This rating is concerned with

A. impact noises
B. speech Isolation
C. amplification
D. reverberation

A

B. speech Isolation

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Life safety codes

A. are primarily intended to protect property from fire damage.
B. are used in some jurisdictions instead of building codes.
C. specify the location and number of exits in a building.
D. consider all factors necessary to produce a safe building.

A

C. specify the location and number of exits in a building.

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______ assures an owner that the contractor will execute the work in accordance with the contract.

A

Performance bond

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Architects are responsible for preparing which parts of a project manual?

I. Specifications
II. General Conditions
III. Supplementary Conditions
IV. Owner-Contractor Agreement

A. I only
B. I and III
C. I and IV
D. III, IV, and V

A

A. I only

I. Specifications

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Which of the following statements is true?
Contract time

A. is measured in working days
B. ends at substantial completion
C. ends at final completion
D. always starts when the Owner-Contractor Agreement is signed.

A

B. ends at substantial completion

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Which of the following is NOT a prerequisite for final payment to the contractor?

A. Final inspection by the architect.
B. Owner’s receipt of the certificate of final completion from the architect.
C. Owner’s receipt of the contractor’s affidavit of payment of debts.
D. Owner’s receipt of consent of the contractor’s surety company.

A

B. Owner’s receipt of the certificate of final completion from the architect.

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16
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Detailed estimates of construction cost

I. are usually a change in services
II. are usually basic services
III. are calculated solely by determining the sum of the required quantity of materials, multiplied by their unit costs.
IV. must include indirect costs such as contractor’s overhead and administrative costs, profit, and the cost of general conditions items.

A. I only
B. I and IV
C. II only
D. I and III

A

B. I and IV

17
Q

When contractors prepare bid prices, they calculate direct costs, normal overhead, and projected profit. Which of the following factors may also be legitimate considerations?

I. Project funding
II. Potential liquidated damages
III. Competitive conditions
IV. Special insurance requirements
V. The weather
VI. Errors and omissions in the drawings and specifications.

A. I and VI
B. II and IV
C. II, III, IV, and V
D. II, IV, V, and VI

A

C. II, III, IV, and V

II. Potential liquidated damages
III. Competitive conditions
IV. Special insurance requirements
V. The weather

18
Q

A contractor’s indirect costs include which of the following?

A. General conditions
B. Excavation
C. Architect’s fees
D. FF&E

A

A. General conditions

19
Q

A type of project scheduling commonly used in situations where minimum construction time is required is called

A

Fast Track

20
Q

An architect estimates that design and production for a project will take one year. The client, however, requests that the total time be reduced to nine months. By using the short time schedule, what would be the likely outcome?

A. The general quality of design and production will be unaffected.
B. The quality of the construction documents will be lower.
C. The construction budget will be higher.
D. The construction time will be greater.

A

B. The quality of the construction documents will be lower.

21
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Which of the following is not an advantage of the typical design/build delivery method?

A. Facilitates fast-track construction
B. Provides a reliable project cost early in the process
C. The owner participates fully in the design process.
D. The design/build firm provides a single source of responsibility for design and construction.

A

C. The owner participates fully in the design process.

22
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An architect acts as an owner’s agent in which of the following situations?

I. As a member of a joint venture with a construction company.
II. The design-award-build delivery method
III. The construction management delivery method
IV. The design/build delivery method

A. I and III
B. II and IV
C. II and III
D. I and IV

A

C. II and III

II. The design-award-build delivery method
III. The construction management delivery method

23
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On private construction projects, the owner may use which of the following methods to request proposals for the construction of an addition to the building?

I. Publish an advertisement for bids.
II. Send an invitation for bids to prequalified contractors.
III. Negotiate with a construction manager.
IV. Call the contractor who built the original structure.

A. I only
B. II only
C. I, II, and IV
D. I, II, III, and IV

A

D. I, II, III, and IV

24
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If a bid security is required as part of a contractor’s proposal, which of the following is the most appropriate form?

A. performance bond
B. binding covenant
C. certified check
D. indemnity agreement

A

C. certified check

25
Q

Once a general contractor is determined to be the low bidder on a project, he or she is required to submit a list of the subcontractors and major suppliers proposed for the project. Which of the following statements about that list is INCORRECT?

A. It is for the owner’s and architect’s information only.

B. The owner may make reasonable objection.

C. The architect may reasonably reject any of the listed subcontractors.

D. If any parties are substituted at the owner’s or architect’s request and additional costs result, the owner must pay the price increase or release the bidder without penalty.

A

A. It is for the owner’s and architect’s information only.

26
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Which of the following is NOT included when totaling bids to determine the low bidder?

A. Deductive alternates
B. Unit Prices
C. Base Bid
D. Additive alternates

A

B. Unit Prices

27
Q

Construction contracts normally require which of the following parties to carry liability insurance?

I. The contractor
II. The owner
III. The architect
IV. The mortgagee
V. The bonding company

A. I only
B. I and II
C. V only
D. I, II, III, IV, and V

A

B. I and II

I. The contractor
II. The owner

28
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The owner must obtain the approval of which of the following parties if he or she wishes to occupy the work prior to substantial completion?

I. The contractor
II. The architect
III. The insurance company
IV. The surety

A. I only
B. I and III
C. I, II, and III
D. III and IV

A

B. I and III

I. The contractor
III. The insurance company

29
Q

A formal decision-making process where the decision is final and binding is called

A

arbitration

30
Q

If changes to the bidding documents are required because of clarifications made during a pre-bid meeting, the architect should issue a(n)_________.

A

addendum

31
Q

During renovation of an old structure, bracing members not noted in the contract documents are discovered which will necessitate a major change in the plans. According to the AIA general conditions, the contractor must request a change in the contract sum to cover the necessary additional work within

A. ten days
B. two weeks
C. 21 days
D. a reasonable period

A

C. 21 days

32
Q

Who issues a construction change directive if the work affects either the cost or time of construction?

A. the owner
B. the architect
C. the contractor
D. the architect’s field representative

A

A. the owner

33
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An architect wants to save time by outlining an anticipated change in construction detail to all parties involved. What document should the architect use?

A. architect’s supplemental instructions
B. construction change authorization
C. change order
D. proposal request

A

D. proposal request

34
Q

The AIA general conditions requires that notice of claims regarding change orders must be made within ______ days.

A

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35
Q

When the owner and contractor are unable to agree on the additional cost resulting from a change in the work, the cost of such work is decided by

A. arbitration
B. the architect
C. the bonding company
D. the mortgagee

A

B. the architect

36
Q

Which AIA document requires that the architect maintain project files?

A. Owner-Architect Agreement
B. General conditions
C. Project Data
D. Non of the above

A

D. Non of the above

It is just good business practice to do so.

37
Q

The architect’s duties and responsibilities in connection with manufacturers’ warranties are limited to which of the following?

A. Forwarding the documents from the contractor to the owner.

B. Verifying that the warranties are legally sufficient.

C. Furnishing evidence to the owner that the kind and quality of materials and equipment are satisfactory.

D. Negotiating with the manufacturer in the event that the work is not of good quality or is defective.

A

A. Forwarding the documents from the contractor to the owner.

38
Q

If a contractor is unable to get a release of lien from a subcontractor, the contractor can

A. deduct the amount from the owner’s final payment.

B. have the architect negotiate a settlement with a subcontractor.

C. draw upon the performance bond.

D. furnish a new bond to the owner to indemnify the owner.

A

D. furnish a new bond to the owner to indemnify the owner.

39
Q

Documentation for a construction field investigation should include all of the following EXCEPT

A. who performed the test
B. the date of the test
C. the architect’s role in supervising the work in questions.
D. the weather conditions

A

C. the architect’s role in supervising the work in questions.

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