Test Review

Question 1

Who can authorize a change to the contract sum or time?

Answer 1

owner only

Question 2

What code/standard lists information on Type A + Type B dwelling units?

Answer 2

ICC A117.1 - accessibility standard referenced by the International building code

Question 3

What are examples of items a contractor’s overhead includes?

Answer 3

anything that cannot be directly attributed to constructing an individual project
- project binders and file folders
- business licensing fees
- leased copy machine at the home office
- salaries for the contractor’s marketing team

Question 4

Where would information on how to process a field report be found?

Answer 4

specs, div 1

Question 5

What is a processes that uses a backing bar?

Answer 5

welding steel
- backing bar is placed on backside of a weld to support the molten material during the weld

Question 6

Per IBC, what % of total units must be type a units?

Answer 6

2%

Question 7

What does a contractor’s application for payment indicate?

Answer 7

• shows amount of retainage
• shows the value of materials purchased but not installed
• standardizes the payment process

NOT - signify acceptance of work or start the warranty period

Question 8

Who prepares change orders and construction change directives?

Answer 8

architect

Question 9

Who would pay for an issue with ADA in the documents?

Answer 9

Architect (their prof liability insurer) it is an error and omission, did not meet the standard of care

Question 10

Per b101, who is responsible to coordinate the services of the owners consultants?

Answer 10

owner

Question 11

What are some things contractors review in submittals before passing on to arch?

Answer 11

dimensions
materials
quantities

Question 12

What is the difference between total project commissioning and traditional comissioing?

Answer 12

• total project validates all systems
• traditional validates one system

Question 13

How should meetings be conducted in order to monitor the construction process?

Answer 13

regular meetings with regular attendees
(not necessarily an OAC weekly)

Question 14

What is the basis for the contractor’s pay applications?

Answer 14

schedule of values

Question 15

If a hazardous material is found on site by the contractor - who are they required to notify first?

Answer 15

owner
architect
(need to provide a written notice)

Question 16

What are some things included in the contract documents?

Answer 16

owner contractor agreement
sup conditions
specs
addenda
(NOT o-a agreement, or bid requirements)

Question 17

When is the last day before bid that addenda can be issued?

Answer 17

4 days prior to bid date

Question 18

Who is responsible to pay for errors/omissions of architect and when a design does not meet the standard of care?

Answer 18

ARCH
arch is responsible for code compliance
owner would not pay for the mistakes of others

Question 19

What do an owner’s project requirements inform?

Answer 19

BOD (basis of design), this is what the project is built and checked against

Question 20

What is a commissioning plan?

Answer 20

document used to outline the scope and define the responsibilities of the commissioning process as well as the activities, schedules, and documentation required

Question 21

What is a joinder?

Answer 21

when two or more parties are brought together under a single legal claim

Question 22

What is vicarious liability?

Answer 22

when one party is responsible for the actions of another (can be employee-employee, or arch-consultant)