Mock Questions

Question 1

What are clients responsibilities under CDM ?

Answer 1

• ensure other duty holder are appointed
• make sure other duty holders are appointed
• To provide PCI
• Ensure that welfare facilities are provided
• Notify the HSE if a project is notifiable
• Mange HS file
• ensure the PD and PC carry out their duties

Question 2

What are the contractors responsibilities under CDM

Answer 2

• prepare CPP
• Plan, Manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in construction
• suitable site induction
  -welfare facilities
  -reasonable steps to prevent unauthorised access
  -liaising with PD and client

Question 3

What are the principals of the data protection act?

Answer 3

Lawfulness, fairness and transparency.
Purpose limitation.
Data minimisation.
Accuracy.
Storage limitation.
Integrity and confidentiality (security)
Accountability.

Question 4

What do you do if there is a breach of confidentiality ?

Answer 4

Report it to the information commissioners office (ICO)

Question 5

How would you describe RICS to a friend ?

Answer 5

a leading professional body working in the public interest to advance knowledge, uphold standards, and inspire current and future professionals.

Question 6

What was your hierarchy of stakeholders?

Question 7

How did your communication differ from end users to that of the client ?

Answer 7

Communication with end users is typically more focused on their needs, concerns, and day-to-day requirements. It often involves simplifying technical details and using clear, straightforward language. In contrast, communication with the client is more strategic and involves discussing project progress, budgets, risks, and overall objectives. This communication may include more technical or financial details, as well as aligning project goals with the client’s business interests.

Question 8

What process do you undertake when dealing with conflicts of interest.

Question 9

did you consider any other types of surveys?

Question 10

What did you consider when instructing scaffolding - check

Answer 10

The Work at Height Regulations 2005. National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) Safety Guidance SG4 ‘Preventing falls in scaffolding operations’

Question 11

Why did you decide planning permission was required ?

Question 12

did you consider any statutory requirements

Question 13

What approved documents needed to be considered

Question 14

what retention was on your project and why did you decide upon that level ?

Answer 14

5% - allows for suffient funds to cover potentail works that may need to be carried out in the defects liability period but does not hinder cash flow

Question 15

what is an alternative to retention ?

Answer 15

Retention bonds

Question 16

what happens if the contractor does not submittt a programme under NEC ECC

Answer 16

ECC has a provision to retain 25%of any sums due until the programme is submitted for approval

Question 17

what is the purpose of retention ?

Answer 17

to provide the client with security that the contractor with return to correct any defects during the defects correction period

Question 18

what would you say if your client said they did not want retention ?

Answer 18

I would advise my client that this would not be recommend as it removes the motivation for the contractor to return and correct any defects during the defects correction period.

Question 19

why is a high retention level bad ?

Answer 19

may reduce the appetite for contractors to bid and also reduce cashflow for the contractor who wins

Question 20

What documents are included in a party wall award?

Answer 20

Schedule of condition:
Drawings: Architectural and structural drawings of the proposed works
Clauses: Clauses relating to the rights and obligations of the building and adjoining owners
Details of the parties: The addresses of the properties, the owners of those properties, and the owner’s home addresses
Details of the surveyors: The details of the surveyors who have produced the award
Notices: Notices or statutory notices
Letters of appointment: Letters of appointment
Location plan: A location plan

Question 21

what works would not prevent PC?

Answer 21

Minor issues that dont affect the use of the site