Construction Management JumpStart The Best First Step Toward a Career in Construction Management, 2n

Construction Management JumpStart The Best First Step Toward a Career in Construction Management, 2nd Edition BY Jackson

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Construction Management Jump Start Chapter 1 – The Construction Industry Chapter 1 Quiz 1. What is the name of the stone carvings dating back to the pyramids that contained the first written regulations pertaining to construction, commonly referred to as the first known building code? a. Amon’s Law b. Rules of Osiris c. Code of Hammurabi d. Canon of Tutenkhamen 2. By what specific measurement is construction used as an economic indicator for the U.S. economy? a. Housing starts b. Sales and Inventories c. Monthly sales for retail and food services d. Annual construction costs 3. Which of the following is NOT one of the primary sectors of the construction industry? a. Health Care Construction b. Commercial Building c. Heavy Civil Construction d. Industrial Construction 4. What is the name of the organization credited with promoting construction management as a legitimate and unique area of study at four-year universities? a. Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) b. Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) c. Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) d. Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) 5. What is the role of the owner on a construction project? a. To develop the final building plans, specifications, and construction details. b. To interpret the plans and specifications and prepare cost estimates and time schedules to meet the requirements of the project. c. To develop the program for the building, define the scope of the project, create the budget, and provide the funding for the project. d. All of the above.

6. What is the name of the weekly magazine dedicated solely to the construction industry? a. Environmental Design and Construction Magazine (ED+C) b. U.S. Developers Journal

c. Construction Executive Magazine d. Engineering News Record (ENR) 7. Which of the following is NOT associated with the construction industry? a. Associated General Contractors (AGC) b. Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) c. National Builders Organization (NBO) d. National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 8. What does LEED stand for? a. Leaders Enriching Environmental Decisions b. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design c. Light Emitting Energy Drivers d. None of the above 9. What two construction associations offer voluntary certification programs for construction managers? a. American Institute of Constructors (AIC) b. Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) c. Associated School of Construction (ASC) d. Both A and B 10. What is lean construction? a. Philosophy that focuses on adding value with less work and the elimination of waste in the building process. b. Fast tracking the construction project to finish faster. c. Reducing costs by value engineering. d. Utilizing sustainability practices for construction methods.

11. What industry does the lean concept stem? a. Farming Industry b. Health Care Industry c. Homebuilding Industry d. Manufacturing Industry 12. Who are the primary players in a construction project? a. Owners b. Design Professionals c. Construction Professionals d. All of the above 13. By whom was the first form of concrete used? a. Greeks b. Egyptians c. Romans d. Venetians 14. Which of the following is NOT a primary player in a construction project?

a. Owner b. General Contractor c. Engineer d. Architect e. All of the above 15. Who is considered by many to be the precursor to the modern-day architect? a. Leone Battista Alberti b. Frank Owen Gehry c. Benjamin Latrobe d. Zaha Hadid

Construction Management Jump Start Chapter 2 – What Is Construction Management Chapter 2 Quiz

1.

All of the following are functions of Construction Management except: A. Financing the project B. Planning the project C. Scheduling the project D. Estimating the project

2.

Which is not a part of the three legged stool of construction?

A. Time B. Cost C. Quality D. Efficiency

3.

Which of the following is the definition for project scope?

A. Sets the parameters for the work and defines what work needs to be done B. Sets the design specifications for the project as identified by the architect C. A set of guidelines that establishes the budget for the project D. None of the above

4.

Which of the following is NOT a Project Delivery method?

A. Agency CM B. CM-at-Risk C. Design-Bid-Build D. Design-Build

5.

Who determines what method of delivery is used on a project?

A. General Contractor B. Architect C. Engineer D. Owner

6.

What sums up the role of an Area Superintendent?

A. Assists the Project Superintendent on large projects B. Company’s representative at the job site C. Oversee one specific branch of labor D. None of the above

7.

What sums up the role of a field engineer?

A. Works directly for the superintendent B. Responsible for project layout and dimensional accuracy

C. Responsible for communication with subcontractors D. All of the Above 8.

What is the best description of design/build construction?

A. The owner contracts with a design/build entity, which is responsible for the project B. The owner has the project designed, then a design/build entity takes it to completion C. The design/build entity designs the project, then sends it to a General Contractor for construction D. The general contractor is only a part of the design/build entity for the construction phases of the project

9.

What sums up the role of the Quantity Surveyor?

A. Works with the senior estimator B. Must have a good understanding of the construction process C. Must be able to read plans D. All of the above

10.

Which of the following is considered a trait of a good Construction Manager?

A. Tenacious B. Risk-Taker C. Business Knowledge D. All of the Above

Construction Management Jump Start Chapter 3 – How We Get the Work Chapter 3 Quiz 1.

Open bidding is required on public projects because _____? a. they are funded by taxpayers dollars b. they require an invitation to bid c. they are only available to certain contractors d. they are funded by private officials

2.

What is the tool used to reduce the number of bidders on a public project and to increase the quality of the contractor pool? a. invitation to bid b. prequalification c. requirement for proposal statement d. detailed list of the company’s financial statements

3.

Which type of bond guarantees that the payment for a contractor’s labor and materials used on the project will be made? a. bid bond b. payment bond c. performance bond d. labor and materials payment bond

4.

Where are the notice documents that inform the public of upcoming projects found? a. posted electronically on construction project lead services b. newspapers c. trade magazines d. all the above

5.

Identify the correct pairing of the most common procurement method and selection criteria? a. design build and low bid selection b. design-bid-build and qualifications based selection c. design build and qualifications and prose selection d. design-bid-build and low bid selection

6.

What is the name of the official document that notifies the contractor to start construction? a. notice to proceed b. startup letter c. initiation notice d. letter of intent

7.

Which best describes the weighted criteria evaluation process? a. award the project based on high total points for qualitative and price components b. award the project based on low total points for qualitative and price components c. award the project based on low cost d. award the project based on highest qualitative score

8.

Which are factors that are commonly considered before deciding to bid on a construction job? a. location of the project b. size of the job c. who the architect/ owner is d. all of the above

9.

If missing, which one of the below items would deem a bid nonresponsive? a. bid bond b. certificates of insurance c. subcontractor lists d. all of the above

10.

Narrowing the field of offers through the selection of the most qualified proposers on the basis of qualifications is known as: a. shortlisting b. best value c. prequalification d. technical proposal

Construction Management Jump Start Chapter 4 – The Construction Contract Chapter 4 Quiz

1.

Today, when hand-drafted plans are reproduced, the product is referred to as_______.

A. Blue Prints B. Blue Lines C. Vellum Drawings D. CAD Plans

2.

Which of the following documents expresses the quality of the work that is to be performed?

A. Plans B. Details C. Sections D. Project Manual

3.

Who is involved in the production of the project drawings?

A. Architect B. Civil Engineer C. Structural Engineer D. All of the above

4.

Which of the following would you NOT expect to find on the drawings when a project is put out for bid?

A. Owner’s name B. Contractor’s name C. Geographical location D. Sheet index

5.

Which of the following drawings takes precedence if a discrepancy occurs in the plans?

A. Plan View Drawing B. Elevation Drawing C. Section Drawing D. Detail Drawing

6.

Which of the following drawings comes first in a set of plans?

A. Structural Drawings B. Architectural Drawings C. Mechanical Drawings D. Civil Drawings

7.

Which of the following is included in the bidding documents?

A. Advertisement to bidders B. Instruction to bidders C. Agreement form D. All of the above

8.

Which of the following is NOT discussed in the technical specifications?

A. Owner provided materials B. Material quality C. Standards of workmanship D. Methods of installation

9.

In the 2004 CSI MasterFormat, which division contains “finishes.”

A. Division 6 B. Division 7 C. Division 8 D. Division 9

10.

Who determines the type of contract to be used on a construction project?

A. Owner B. Architect C. Contractor D. Bonding Agency

11.

Which of the following contract types is most popular with design-build project delivery?

A. Lump sum B. Cost-plus-fee C. Guaranteed maximum price D. Unit-priced

12.

Which of the following contracts is the most common on construction projects?

A. Lump sum B. Cost-plus-fee C. Guaranteed maximum price D. Unit-priced

13.

Which of the following contracts is the most common on highway construction projects?

A. Lump Sum B. Cost-plus-fee C. Guaranteed maximum price D. Unit-priced

14.

Which of the following would you expect to find in the supplementary conditions?

A. Soil testing information B. Job signage requirements

C. Phasing requirements D. All of the above 15.

How many divisions are there in the 2004 CSI MasterFormat?

A. Five B. Twelve C. Sixteen D. Forty-nine

Construction Management Jump Start Chapter 5 – Project Stages Chapter 5 Quiz

1.

Select the four fundamental stages of the construction management process. a.

Pre-Construction, Procurement, Construction, and Post-Construction b.

Bidding, Pre-Construction, Construction, and Post-Construction c.

Design development, Contract documents, Pre-con, and Post Construction d.

Site Layout, Staging, SWPP, and Warranty period

2.

The design process has four distinct stages, what are they? a.

Design, Bid, Build, Operate b.

Design, Bid, Contract award, Notice to Proceed c.

Programming and feasibility, Schematic design, Design development, and Contract documents d.

Design, Procurement, Construction, and Design development

3.

Choose the best definition of “due diligence” as it pertains to construction a.

Extreme attention to detail b.

The process of identifying any problems associated with the project early to be factored into decisions c.

A late payment to be made to a sub-contractor d.

Solving problems as they come to your attention

4.

Name two procurement instruments used to buy out a job. a.

Sub-contracts & Purchase orders b.

Punch-out & Commisioning c.

Final documentation & Inspection d.

Sub-contracts & Bonds

5.

What are three positions that typically make up members of the on-site management team a.

Estimator, Contract administrator, and Payroll b.

Superintendent, Assistant superintendent, Project engineer c.

Project engineer, Foreman, Estimator d.

Estimator, Payroll, Human Resources

6.

Which occurrence marks the official completion of the project? a.

Certificate of occupancy b.

Commissioning c.

Final Completion d.

Certificate of substantial completion

7.

___________ keep track of and manages the completion of all loose ends, minor repairs, and adjustments at the end of the job. a.

Punch lists b.

Field Engineers c.

Owners d.

Sub contractors

8.

What process optimizes resources to achieve the greatest value for the money being spent? a.

Pre-construction b.

Commissioning c.

Permitting d.

Value-engineering

9.

Select the correct chronological order of these milestones. a.

Commissioning, Certificate of occupancy, Owner move-in b.

Substantial completion, Final completion, Certificate of occupancy c.

Owner move-in, Punch out, Final Inspection d.

Final completion, Final inspection, Punch out

10.

What activities usually occur during the mobilization stage? a.

Bidding, Permitting, and Value engineering b.

Set up field office, Secure site, Provide & place portable toilets c.

Site work, Foundations, Basement Construction d.

Final documentation, Release retainage, Owner move-in

11.

Select the implied warranty. a.

A warranty of fitness for a particular purpose b.

A warranty that work will be performed in a good and workmanlike manner c.

A warranty that materials will eb new and of good quality d.

A warranty that the work will conform to the requirements of the contract documents

12.

Select the following that are usually included in the final documentation to the owner. a.

Warranties, Operation manuals, Inspection and testing reports, and As-built drawings b.

Certificate of occupancies, location of office trailer, and temporary utilities c.

Punch lists and Operations manuals d.

Certificate of occupancy, Commissioning papers, MSDS sheets

13.

Select the best definition of “As-built drawings” a.

Record drawings completed by the contractor and turned over to the owner at the end of the project that identify changes to original plans and specifications

b. c. d.

The point at which all punch list work has been completed and the owner can occupy or take possession of the new facility A process of testing and checking all equipment and systems within the facility at the end of a project.

Minor adjustments, repairs, and work items that must be completed

14.

Select the best definition of “Punch List” a.

A process of testing and checking all equipment and systems within the facility at the end of a project. b.

Minor adjustments, repairs, and work items that must be completed c.

The point at which all punch list work has been completed and the owner can occupy or take possession of the new facility d.

Record drawings completed by the contractor and turned over to the owner at the end of the project that identify changes to original plans and specifications

15.

Select best definition of “substantial completion” a.

A process of testing and checking all equipment and systems within the facility at the end of a project. b.

Minor adjustments, repairs, and work items that must be completed c.

The point at which all punch list work has been completed and the owner can occupy or take possession of the new facility d.

Record drawings completed by the contractor and turned over to the owner at the end of the project that identify changes to original plans and specifications

Construction Management Jump Start Chapter 6 – Estimating Project Costs Chapter 6 Quiz 1. What is a construction estimate? a) summary of probable costs of materials, labor, and equipment b) Machine used in the field c) A type of safety equipment d) None of the above 2. Which of the following is not a cost category in the construction estimate? a) Materials b) Labor c) Equipment d) Property 3. When meeting with a client for the first time, the estimate type we might use to help establish a rough budget is: a) Rough order of magnitude estimate b) Detailed estimate c) Quantity take-off estimate d) None of the above 4. Which is not one of the four preparation steps taken to start the estimating process when competing for a project? a) Review plans and specs b) Develop a query list c) Attend pre bid meeting d) Meet with owner 5. What are general conditions? a) Indirect costs incurred to construct a project and run a job b) The overhead to run the office c) Costs of direct materials d) None of the above 6. What is a scope sheet? a) Identifies all of the items of work to be performed under a specific trade b) A cut sheet from the specifications c) Spreadsheet showing all current projects d) None of the above 7. When do you know the true accuracy of your estimate? a) When the project is complete and all actual costs are known b) As soon as you complete the estimate

c) As soon as the architect presents you with the engineer’s estimate d) None of the above

8. What might be the consequences of an inaccurate estimate? a) There are no consequences because the estimate is not legally binding b) If you overestimate you may not win the job c) If you underestimate you will loose money on job d) b and c 9. An electronic pen-shaped stylus or mouse curser used in conjunction with software to assist the take-off task is a a. Digitizer b. Electronic counter c. Take-off wizard d. Pendulum 10. Conceptual estimate is commonly used in what type of project delivery? a. public work b. lowest bid c. Design-build d. Construction management 11. Which one of the below that is an indirect cost a. Material b. Supervision c. labor d. equipment 12. Which one of the below that is a direct cost a. Job trailer b. Bonds c. Insurance d. subcontracts 13. An organizational tool utilized by the construction estimator to create the basic building blocks of both the estimate and schedule is called a. Work breakdown structure b. Scope definition c. Masterformat structure d. Uniformat structure 14. Which one of the following that is used as resource for price and productivity a. newspaper b. magazines c. R.S. Means

d. search engine

Construction Management Jump Start Chapter 7 – Contract Administration Chapter 7: Quiz 1. Who should ideally be at the Preconstruction Conference? a. Owner (or rep), Architect, Engineers b. Contractor’s PM, field staff, major subcontractors c. Public utility personnel, fire marshals, and other outside parties d. All of the above 2. What is the intent of partnering? a. To gather all stakeholders early in the project to establish accepted protocol. b. Create a win-win situation for everyone involved in the project. c. To make an alliance with the architect in order to control the design process. d. Both A & B 3. An RFI a. Asks the owner for clarification for a future team meeting time and place b. Is always easily processed and answered quickly c. Is a written request for clarification of a section of the plans or specifications d. Stands for Request for Initiation 4. Data, samples, details, colors, or product literature issued to the architect for approval are known as: a. Submittals b. RFIs c. Shop Drawings d. Contract Documents 5. What is the name for a physical model or small sample of construction to allow the architect and owner to review the appearance and function of materials, colors, textures, etc.? a. Submittal b. Shop Drawing c. Mock-Up d. Model 6. A shop drawing is typically produced by a. The Owner b. A Subcontractor or a Vendor c. The General Contractor d. The Architect 7. It is best practice for the General Contractor to pay the Subcontractor: a. Only once the GC gets paid by the Owner b. On time, despite the Owner’s timing of payment c. Within 90 days of invoice d. Once the project is substantially complete

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8. What is the name of the document that establishes the template for measuring work progress as it relates to requests for payment? a. Schedule of Values b. Pay Request Continuation Sheet c. Application for Payment d. Retainage 9. What is the name of the document that formally and officially authorizes a payment to the contractor? a. Schedule of Values b. Pay Request Continuation Sheet c. Application for Payment d. Retainage 10. LD’s are a. Lost or Damaged: Material that was delivered on site, yet has either been damaged by workers or weather or has been lost/stolen. b. Late Decline: If an Architect responds to an RFI too slow, the Contractor may proceed as they like without repercussions. c. Liquidated Damages: A penalty assessed to the Contractor for each day the projects extends beyond the necessary completion date. d. Like Design: Where the Contractor claims that what has been installed is similar enough to the design that no replacement is necessary.

11. A certain percentage of money owed to the contractor withheld to encourage completion of the project is known as: a. Withheld payments b. Retainage c. Lost wages d. Lost profit 12. The order of increasing cost and time commitment for the dispute resolution options is: a. Mediation, Minitrial, Arbitration, Litigation b. Arbitration, Mediation, Minitrial, Litigation c. Litigation, Arbitration, Minitrial, Mediation d. Minitrial, Mediation, Arbitration, Litigation 13. The Mediator’s decision is________, and an Arbitrator’s decision is ___________. a. Binding, Binding b. Nonbinding, Nonbinding c. Binding, Nonbinding d. Nonbinding, Binding 14. The most effective tool for tracking contract and project interactions is: a. Spreadsheets b. Log Books c. File Cabinets d. Contract Administration Software

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Construction Management Jump Start Chapter 8 – Construction Operations and Jobsite Management Chapter 8 Quiz 1. What is NOT one of the three main issues the superintendent must be concerned with when trying to manage construction operations.

A. Subcontractor coordination B. Office communication structure C. Material and equipment deliveries D. Productivity 2. When scheduling subcontractors for the job, you should try to follow three fundamental rules. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

A. Resist bringing subcontractors onto the job until you are 100 percent ready for them.

B. Make sure that once you bring a subcontractor on the job, they have everything they need to proceed.

C. Try to fit as many subcontractors into the same space at the same time to cut back on duration.

D. Pay all subcontractors promptly upon completion of their work.

3. What does it mean to order something on will-call?

A. Confirming an order day-of delivery that has been placed prior.

B. Placing an order that can be picked up at the supplier’s facility.

C. Confirming an order with a signed paper.

D. Placing an order on good faith that it will arrive on time.

4. Which is NOT a factor that negatively impacts construction productivity?

A. Crowded work spaces B. On site meetings with the owner C. Poor supervision or lack of supervision D. Changes in the work plan 5. What is an environmental issue that would interfere with the project schedule and cause unexpected delays on the job?

A. Discovering historical or cultural artifacts while excavating B. Migratory patterns of birds C. Dusty work areas D. A baseball field next to the site

6. What is a laydown area?

A. The next area prepped for placing concrete B. A space designed for mock-up buildings C. A space set aside for labors who feel faint to lie down D. A designated storage area on site used for sorting out large orders 7. On what kind of plan would a portable toilet, dumpsters, and on-site parking areas be shown?

A. A site logistics plan B. A site plan C. A necessities plan D. A job organization plan 8. Why is it important for the job superintendent and the other members of the onsite team to keep project diaries?

A. In the stressful construction environment, it helps the team sort out their thoughts and feelings.

B. After the job is over others can read them and learn from their mistakes.

C. The diaries help to keep straight all of the communications, conversations, and activities.

D. The owner requires that all members of the team submit a diary at the end of the project.

9. Why is in important to accurately report hours and cost codes on time cards?

A. If codes are recorded wrong on one time card then nobody gets paid.

B. They provide fundamental information needed to track and monitor productivity and labor expenditures.

C. Management doesn’t trust laborers and requires accurate time cards to verify their actual productivity.

D. They provide laborers with a personal record of their earnings so they can dispute management over compensation.

10. What is one benefit of a webcam?

A. Other companies can critic how well or poorly your project is going B. Management can stay in bed longer C. It can help increase overall owner involvement D. It can identify blemishes and mistakes on the building that are difficult to see close up 11. What does SWPPP stand for?

A. Steam, Water, Pipes, and Plumbing Plan

B. Storm Warning Prediction and Prevention Plan C. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan D. Steam Water Pollution Plumbing Plan 12. What would NOT be covered in a typical weekly subcontractor meeting?

A. Changes in schedule B. Potential interface conflicts C. Procedural questions D. Performance reviews 13. What outside agency might a contractor never have to deal with in the course of construction?

A. Independent testing agencies B. Marketing agencies C. Utility companies D. Fire marshals 14. What are back charges?

A. A fine charged to the contractor by the subcontractor for a failure to provide a clean working environment.

B. A fine issued by some contractors to subcontractors for failure to clean their working space and remove their waste from the site.

C. A charge sent back to the owner from the contractor with a promise to remedy the cause of the fine.

D. Charges originally intended for subcontractors that the contractor ends up having to pay.

15. What are the three main responsibilities of a superintendent before construction can begin?

A. Set up the field office, organize the job site, and establish the working hours B. Set up the field office, organize the job site, and clean the tools and equipment C. Set up the site logistics, organize the documenting process, and establish the working hours D. Clean the tools and equipment, hire laborers, and set up the site logistics

Construction Management Jump Start Ch. 9 – Project Planning and Scheduling

Multiple Choice questions for CH. 9 1. What is the primary tool for project planning? a. Contract b. Plans and specs c. Cost estimate d. Schedule 2. The two types of schedules introduced in this chapter are? a. Gantt charts and Network Diagrams b. Linear Schedule and Bar Charts c. Bar Charts and Fast Tracked Schedules d. Network Diagrams and Continuous Activity Schedules 3. Gantt Charts are used to: a. Show overall length of the project and each activity b. Show relationships between activities c. Show float d. Describe the WBS 4. What is one type of Network Diagram? a. Activity on the Date b. Activity on the Node c. Activity on the Dot d. Activity on the backward pass 5. Which of the following is NOT a factor to use when determining what type of schedule to use? a. Size of the company b. Project size c. Requirements in the plans and specs d. Steel or concrete structure 6. Which of the following is NOT how schedules are used? a. Detailed schedules b. Float schedules c. Mini-Schedules d. Special-Purpose schedules 7. What is the typical period of time used in a Short-interval schedule? a. One day b. Three months

c. Three weeks d. One week 8. All of the following are stages of building a schedule except? a. The plotting stage b. The planning stage c. The scheduling stage d. The sequencing stage 9. All of the following are TRUE regarding project activities except? a. A task or function that has a time commitment b. Building blocks of all schedules c. Production, procurement, administrative d. Used to keep track of your progress on the job e. None of the above 10. Long lead items that fall into procurement activities include all of the following except? a. Steel b. Lighting c. Millwork d. Doors e. None of the above 11. How do you determine the overall project duration? a. Add up all the durations created during the scheduling stage b. Add up all the durations assigned during the scheduling stage and multiply by 0.75 to account for activities occurring simultaneously c. Complete a forward and backward pass on your network logic diagram d. Use the length of the project allowed in the contract 12. The forward pass is used to determine the? a. Late start b. Early finish c. Late finish d. Float 13. All of the following are reasons to update and communicate the schedule except? a. The schedule is a dynamic tool b. Keeping owners and upper management informed c. Identifying when subcontractors need to have laborers on site d. A and C e. None of the above 14. The scheduling method of choice in the industry is the? a. AOA network diagram b. Gantt Chart c. AON network diagram

d. Work Breakdown Structure 15. In the Activity on the Arrow network diagram the Nodes are used to show what? a. Activities b. Start and end dates of the connected activities c. Relationships d. A and C e. B and C

Construction Management Jump Start Chapter 10 – Monitoring Project Performance Chapter 10 Quiz 1. What is not one of the fundamental steps that is included in the project control cycle? a. Develop the Project Plan b. Establish the Project benchmarks c. Monitor the project performance d. Update technology 2. What is the essential(s) of an effective project control system? a. Information b. Good Reporting system c. Both a and b d. None of the above 3. What is not an example of a source where you might gather field information needed to develop your project controls? a. Material invoices b. Requests for information c. Time Cards d. Subcontractor Billing Statements 4. What is an example of a factor that can impact project performance? a. Weather b. Defective Material c. Overcrowded Job sites d. All of the above 5. What is an escalation clause? a. It is usually negotiated into the construction contract when there is suspicion that some pricing component of the estimate is in a high state of flux. b. It is the same thing as a contingency and tries to account for unforeseen conditions c. It is a clause that covers risks associated with underground utilities, grading, and excavation d. None of the above 6. What is the riskiest element of the project control and project planning? a. Cost control b. Estimating productivity c. Scheduling d. None of the above

7. What does it mean to crash the schedule? a. To compress the overall schedule by accelerating certain activities within it so that they finish sooner b. Lengthening the overall schedule c. Taking out one task d. Combining tasks 8. What does it mean to forecast in project management? a. To estimate the weather delays b. Predict the startup cost of the project c. To predict the final cost and schedule outcomes on a project while the work is still in progress d. None of the above 9. What are the three primary tracking elements when monitoring project performance? a. Quality, Performance, and Owner Satisfaction b. Quality, Cost, and Time c. Cost, Schedule, and Risk Issues d. Owner Satisfaction, Subcontractor Delays, Material Deliveries 10. What is the cost code chart usually made up of? a. Activity b. Code c. Project number d. All of the above 11. The cost or time difference between the actual project performance and the planned project performance is the definition of what? a. Cost code b. Variance c. Escalation d. Actual Costs 12. Periodic predictions stated in reports as to the final cost and schedule outcomes on a project while the work is still going on are known as: a. Forecasts b. Delay notices c. Risks registers d. None of the above

Construction Management Jump Start Ch. 11 – Managing Quality and Safety Chapter 11 Quiz 1. All of the following are fundamental objectives of a quality management plan EXCEPT: a. Do things right the first time b. Prevent things from going wrong c. Appoint a quality manager d. Continually improve the process 2. Which of the following is a difference between quality control and quality assurance? a. Quality control happens at the project level while quality assurance happens at the process level b. Quality assurance happens at the project level while quality control happens at the process level c. Quality control happens in the office while quality assurance happens in the field d. Quality control happens in the field while quality assurance happens in the office 3. Which quality control mechanism is NOT mandated by the construction contract and used to check for conformance to the plans and specifications? a. Submittals b. Mock-ups c. Shop drawings d. Bonding 4. What is the concept behind a zero-punch list? a. Complete the final walk-through with few or no punch items noted on the list b. Please every expectation of the owner c. To have no change orders on the project d. To ensure timeliness of deliveries 5. What is an FOR? a. A report used to track delivery of materials to the jobsite b. A report used to track questionable quality and safety performance on the jobsite c. A report used to track changes to project scope d. A report used to track personnel on the jobsite 6. Which agency is responsible for establishing safety standards and enforcing them through inspections conducted at construction jobsites? a. PHSA b. UMED c. BBTK d. OSHA 7. Which of the following is NOT a primary component of an effective safety management plan? a. Personal protection b. Common sense c. Substance abuse d. Hazardous material communications

8. Which of the following is NOT a primary cause of injuries in the construction industry? a. Laziness b. Falls c. Being crushed or trapped d. Electrical shocks 9. Which of the following is NOT an item of personal protective equipment that might be used by workers on the jobsite? a. Hardhat b. Gloves c. Sunglasses d. Reflective vest 10. What is an MSDS? a. Maximum Strength Determination System b. Material Safety Data Sheet c. Minimal Safety Data Sheet d. Material Strength Data Sheet 11. Which of the following shows the general relationship between the level of quality and cost? a. when quality increases, cost increases b. when quality decreases, cost increases c. when quality remains stagnant, cost increases d. none of the above 12. Which of the following does NOT describe preparatory inspections? a. Preparatory inspections are sometimes called preinspections b. Preparatory inspections are designed to check progress c. Preparatory inspections are never done by personnel employed by the contractor d. Preparatory inspections make sure everything is ready for the next stage of construction 13. Quality assurance includes all of the following practices EXCEPT: a. Hiring practices b. Training programs c. Employee incentives d. Testing standards 14. The name of the testing agency for construction in the United States is: a. MSTA b. MTAS c. ATSM d. ASTM 15. Which of the following is NOT a type of personal protection equipment? a. Body protection b. Skin protection c. Head protection d. Hand Protection

Construction Management Jump Start Chapter 12 – Managing Project Risk Chapter 12 Quiz 1.

If a project is high risk or complicated, how can you mitigate risk? a. Add contingencies b. Joint Venture c. Decline project d. All of the above

2.

What should be paramount when considering construction risks? a. Materials b. Safety c. Labor availability d. Theft issues

3.

What risk does the contractor have the least control over? a. Construction b. Financing c. Political / legal / regulatory d. Environmental

4.

What issues impact the community or nearby businesses? a. Working hours b. Dust c. Site access d. All of the above

5.

What type of public projects are likely targets for protest? a. Prisons b. Sewage Plants c. Industrial Facilities d. All of the above

6.

What type of project is NOT susceptible to environmental issues? a. Every project is at risk b. Water systems c. Industrial facilities

d. Sewage plants 7.

Who is likely to create a Joint Venture? a. Contractor and design firm b. Two or more general contractors c. Chief estimator and senior project manager d. Subcontractors and owner

8.

Who should be involved in a risk evaluation? a. Estimator b. Project Manager c. Superintendent d. Subcontractor e. All are recommended

9.

When is a risk analysis for a project NOT required? a. You are familiar with owner b. You have performed on similar projects multiple times c. It is not stated in the general or supplemental conditions d. A risk analysis should always be done

10.

Which is NOT a risk mitigation strategy? a. Risk Retention b. Risk Delivery c. Risk Abatement d. Risk Allocation

11.

What two factors are used to complete the risk rating? a. Probability and Impact b. Consequence and Strategy c. Factor score and Probability d. Impact and Factor Score e. None of the above

12.

Risk management includes which of the following? a. Identification b. Mitigation c. Quantification d. All of the above

13.

Which best describes a latent design defect? a. Change in design standards b. Noncompliance with design standards c. Incomplete design that delays construction d. Unknown flaw in design that is revealed after construction

Construction Management Jump Start Chapter 13 Building Information Modeling Chapter 13 Quiz 1. What is a BIM model?

A. A 3D model of a 2D set of drawing documents B. A digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a building displayed as a 3D model.

C. A 3D model of a building without digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics.

D. A 2D set of drawings for combined for differing trades 2. Virtual construction is defined as: A. Using a hologram to give a digital representation of an existing project.

B. An in depth 1/8th scale model with accurate placement of MEP and all architectural elements C. A process by which the builder simulates, analyzes, and plans a building project in a computer before the actual construction process D. An up-to-date model of as-built in a computerized environment in order to help with historical data.

3. How is a design-intent model different from a construction model?

A. A design intent model focuses on communicating design information through a 3D model while a construction model does not.

B. A construction model focuses on communicating design information through a 3D model while a design intent model does not.

C. A design model contains construction-specific information such as cost data and scheduling duration and sequences.

D. There is no difference between a construction model and a design-intent model 4. How is a central repository approach different from the distributed repository approach?

A. The distributed repository approach is still a theory and is considered not feasible by many people in the construction industry.

B. A central repository approach consists of a collection of separate databases which a BIM model can link to C. A central repository approach consists of one database while a distributed repository approach is a collection of separate databases.

D. The distributed repository approach links all information of a BIM model to one database.

5. What is clash detection?

A. A strategy used to determine how effectively members from different trades will get along with one-another during the construction phase.

B. A process for effectively identifying unintended conflicts between material or trade interfaces in a 3D project model.

C. The process of organizing drawings in a systematic fashion so one can easily find the details needed to construct the project.

D. Creating lift-drawings between different scopes within the drawing sets.

6. Which two create the 4th and 5th dimensions of BIM A. Schedule and estimate B. Material data and cost data C. Risk issues and schedule delays D. Means and methods 7. What does the term interoperability mean?

A. Restricting the capability of a system to interact with other systems in order to be more efficient B. The capability of a system to interact with other systems without access or implementation limitations or restrictions C. The process of creating a 3D video display of a computer-generated virtual reality environment D. The process of linking an estimate and a schedule to a BIM model 8. Which of the following is not a common way contractors use BIM? A. Design assistance and review B. Site planning and utilization C. Integration of subcontractor and supplier data D. Determining owner and end user needs 9. What is stereoscopic projection?

A. A site utilization tool used before the construction process takes place.

B. A system which links an estimate and a schedule to a BIM model C. A 3D video display of a computer-generated virtual reality environment D. An integrated process of determining best practices for operations and maintenance.

10. When did CAD start making its way into the market place?

A. 1960’s B. 1990’s C. 1970’s D. 2000’s 11. Which of the following can be assigned to an object in a 3D model?

A. Size B. Manufacturer C. Installation data D. All of the above

12. Again, which of the following are not ways contractors can use BIM for.

A. Constructability review B. Design assistance C. Prefabrications D. All of the above can be used for BIM