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A comprehensive set of multiple-choice and true/false questions with detailed solutions, covering chapters 1 through 17 of a construction project administration textbook. it's an excellent resource for students and professionals preparing for exams or seeking a deeper understanding of construction project administration practices, encompassing key concepts like project delivery systems, contract administration, and more. The questions and answers are verified and updated for 2025/2026.
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What is the best skill essential to a project managers success that will result in a "best solution" outcome? - ansProblem Solving Cost control involves the use of "comparisons" to indicate the need to do what? - ansChange methods, change techniques, or change crew composition to earn profit What are the 5 phases of the construction process? - ansPredesign, Design, Bid/Award, Construction, Post Construction Which of the following is a fundamental element of a contract? A. Time extension B. Revised Scope of work C. Mutual acceptance D. Exchange of money - ansB. Revised Scope of Work Which of the following contract types have the most risk for the contractor? A. Lump Sum B. Unit Price C. Cost plus D. Cost plus GMP - ansA. Lump Sum Which of the following contract types are best used if the scope is defined but not the quantities of material? A. Unit Price B. Lump Sum C. Cost Plus D. Cost Plus GMP - ansA. Unit Price What is the advantage of forming a corporation? A. Value of corporation can't go down from initial purchase price B. Reduced personal liability of shareholders C. Less taxes paid than limited liability corporation D. Quick decision making especially for large companies - ansB. Reduced personal liability of shareholders In the construction industry, which legal entity is often a temporary arrangement? A. Partnership B. Sole proprietorship C. Limited liability corporation D. Joint ventures - ansD. Joint ventures True/False: The traditional project delivery system, also frequently referred to as "design-bid- build" has been the most used project delivery system since the late 1800s - ansTrue True/False: In the traditional project delivery system, the contractor is responsible for providing the labor, material, equipment, and construction documents, based on the owner's needs. - ansFalse
True/False: In the traditional project delivery system, the capital projects officer is concerned primarily with the disbursement of funds for the project. - ansFalse True/False: In the CM delivery system, the design manager is responsible for the coordination of shop drawings, submittals, layout, subcontractor organization, payment verification, and whatever duties are assigned by the construction superintendent or construction administrator. - ansFalse True/False: The Engineering-Procurement-Construction (E-P-C) system is a common delivery system for light construction facilities. - ansFalse True/False: CM-at-Risk is similar to the GMP arrangement in the traditional system, except that the construction manager is involved in the conception and design of he project rather than entering after the completion of the contract documents. - ansTrue True/False: In an Agency CM contracting arrangement, the construction manager does not have design or construction responsibilities. - ansTrue True/False: In the Agency CM delivery system, the architect has a contract with the CM, but all prime contractors have contracts only with the Owner. - ansFalse True/False: Some design-build firms contract out both the architectural and construction services components of a project. - ansTrue True/False: One design-build delivery system is a hybrid of the others where a design and contracting firm form a joint venture/partnership for one specific project. The venture/partnership is usually dissolved when the project is complete. - ansTrue The traditional contract project delivery system has three primary contractual parties: the owner, the architect, and the ______________. - ansContractor The _________________ is an upper-management-level individual who is the ultimate decision maker for the design firm on the project. - ansPrincipal-in-charge Hourly employees who are trained to perform specific tasks are called ____________. - ansCraftspeople The owner's daily representative during the construction project is called ____________________. - ansThe owners project manager Currently, the most common competitive bidding method for compensating the contractor, while still allowing for changes to the scope of work during the construction period is called... A. Lump-sum contract B. Unit-price contract C. Cost plus, with a guaranteed maximum price D. Cost, plus a fee - ansA. Lump-sum contract The construction project delivery system provides a matrix of organization, with formal and informal _______________ relationships between participants. - ansContractural
Part 3 ___________________ - ans1. General
D. Technical Specifications - ansB. Invitation to Bid The ______________________ are the base of reference for determining responsibility and liability for actions by the owner and contractor during the project period. - ansConditions of the contract Some common _________________ include door, window, and finish. - ansSchedules The ________________ are normally more specific in regard to the material strength and tolerances than are those in the Project Manual. - ansStructural Notes Numerous systems are shown on the _________________________ drawings, such as fire alarm, communication, or security, which may be shown on separate drawings or may be integrated. - ansElectrical Which of the following views is used in plumbing drawings to show a 3D view of pipe runs? A. Plan B. Elevation C. Section D. Isometric - ansD. Isometric Where is the best location to look to determine the electrical requirements for a project's chillers? A. Plans B. Details C. Schedule D. Specification - ansC. Schedule Which type of lines are used to show hidden objects or objects above or below the cutting plane? - ansDashed Line Which CSI division would structural steel be located in? - ansDivision 5 Which CSI technical specification part would contain information about which submittals were required? - ansPart 1q True/False: Shop drawings for a project are produced by the architects and engineers under their contract with the Owner. - ansFalse True/False: If the finish is not specified in the documents, the Contractor typically reviews available finishes and makes the final selection. - ansFalse True/False: The contractor must prioritize the submittal process, submitting and obtaining approval for materials needed at the beginning of the project, first. - ansTrue True/False: Shop drawings are generally sent to the architect first for review and comment and then to the contractor for final approval before being returned to the vendor/subcontractor. - ansFalse True/False: Even though the architect may mistakenly "approve" a product that does not meet the intent of the contract documents, it is ultimately the contractor's responsibility to meet the requirements of the documents. - ansTrue
C. Submittals must be approved before a contract is signed. D. Submittals do not supersede the contract documents even if they have been reviewed by the general contractor and designer. - ansD. Submittals do not supersede the contract documents even if they have been reviewed by the general contractor and designer. Which of the following documents is used to prove eligibility to work in the U.S.? - ansW True/False: Compliance with most contractors' safety programs requires that all visitors to the jobsite be entered in the daily report. - ansTrue True/False: A diary is really the employee's property. - ansFalse True/False: Progress meetings are the most common during the design phase of the project. - ansFalse True/False: During the first half of the project, a primary concern is processing submittals, samples, and shop drawings. - ansTrue True/False: There is always some bias by the author of meeting minutes which is why they should be carefully read as soon as received and corrected before or at the next meeting if they are inaccurate. - ansTrue True/False: While the status of change orders is always discussed at progress meetings, the amount of the change orders is not included in the minutes and is basically confidential information. - ansTrue True/False: Jobsite weather conditions are normally only documented in a daily report when conditions are severe or they impact progress. - ansFalse True/False: In project correspondence, it is generally acceptable to use emotional appeals and strong language to make a point, because if a letter is needed, the topic is usually critical to project success. - ansFalse True/False: Photographs are an essential part of jobsite documentation but are only considered legitimate if taken by an independently hired photographer. - ansFalse True/False: Because job diaries are more personal opinion than factual, they are typically not permitted as evidence in disputes that involve arbitration, depositions or court appearance. - ansFalse True/False: A daily diary should be written in the individual's own hand, bound so that pages cannot be inserted and consecutively written with each day dated. - ansTrue The current status of change orders should be discussed in _______________________. A. the daily report B. the progress meeting C. the personal diary D. the document control log - ansB. the progress meeting The ___________________ is a dated record of when a particular document or item was sent to another party. - ansLetter of Transmittal
A request for information, or RFI, is typically sent from the contractor to the __________________ - ansArchitect True/False: A purchase order, because it is much more abbreviated than a contract, does not normally define the terms of payment. - ansFalse The weekly or monthly report for internal management is normally written in _______________ form. - ansNarrative The ____________________ can be an accurate account of telephone conversations, or it can be a list that contains the time of the call, and the person calling. - ansTelephone Log A job diary should be maintained by (a) ___________________________ - ansEveryone in project management team If a job has more than one shift, how often should a daily report be completed? - ansEach shift Which of the following types of meetings is typically held at regular weekly or bi-weekly intervals throughout the project? - ansProgress meeting Which of the following statements is true about texting and a subcontractor change order? A. It is a good practice to text authorization of a change order to your subcontractor as long as you are sure they have a smart phone. B. It is better to ask your subcontractor to text you an RFI before proceeding with the change order. C. Texting your subcontractor that a change order is coming later in the day is a good practice. D. Texting contract amendments is a good practice as it saves time and saves the changes in the cloud. - ansC. Texting your subcontractor that a change order is coming later in the day is a good practice. An owner initiated change order should include which of the following? A. Expected duration of individual activities described in the change order. B. Potential future cost impact of the change. C. Reference to contract documents describing the change in detail. D. Subcontractors to be used to complete the change. - ansC. Reference to contract documents describing the change in detail. True/False: Project meetings are generally scheduled on a monthly or annual basis. - ansFalse True/False: Under the AAA's Construction Industry Arbitration Rules, "Fast Track" rules involve claims that have the lowest value compared to the two categories and are generally resolved in 60 days or less. - ansTrue True/False: Part of the postproject review should contain a formal review of each subcontractors' performance on the project. - ansTrue True/False: Most contractors will not sign contracts without the standard arbitration clause included. - ansTrue
Which management system was developed based on Toyota's production system? - ansLean Which of the following should a construction professional provide when providing services to their clients based on the AIC code of Ethics? A. Adjustable ethics based on clients preferences B. Management excellence C. Minimum industry standards D. Complete transparency to everyone on every task - ansB. Management excellence When giving a presentation, one should do which of the following? A. Present extra information beyond your primary goal to demonstrate your expertise B. Speak quickly to get in as much information as possible C. Speak as loudly as possible to ensure you can be heard. D. Keep the conversation short and on topic. - ansD. Keep the conversation short and on topic. What are the three levels of a craftsman from least skilled to most skilled? - ansHelper Apprentice Journeyman What is the difference between a union business agent and a shop Seward? - ansUnion business agents represent union members and are not jobsite workforce. Shop sewards are jobsite representatives of union members. True/False: Generally, multiple shifts are considered less costly than paying overtime premiums. - ansTrue True/False: The term "labor" indicates direct labor, or craftspeople employed by the contractor at the jobsite. - ansTrue True/False: One key decision made by the foreman is the use or authorization of overtime. - ansFalse True/False: The originating document for labor information is the employee's time card. - ansTrue True/False: When a contractor employs union labor, a "labor agreement" exists between the contractor and the union. - ansTrue True/False: If the "controlling" general contractor on the jobsite has a labor agreement with a craft union, then any subcontractor on the jobsite can also utilize those union craftspeople without actually executing their own labor agreement with that craft union. - ansFalse True/False: Contractors are required by state and federal regulations to have in-place an active construction safety program but the degree of implementation on the jobsite is a matter of commitment by the construction company. - ansTrue True/False: According to the textbook, the cost of a clean jobsite is considerably less than the cost of lost productivity, accidents, and safety fines associated with poor housekeeping. - ansTrue
True/False: Working longer days, for a prolonged basis, to increase production on a jobsite usually has the opposite effect. - ansTrue True/False: Dual gate use on a jobsite is typically employed when there are both union and nonunion labor working together on a project and is actually pursuant to National Labor Relations Board procedures. - ansTrue True/False: While unionized labor craftspersons are responsible for providing their own hand tools, contractors must furnish overall supervision, task direction, material and equipment pertinent to the job. - ansTrue The term _______________ is used for an unskilled person who has no training and is not enrolled in a training program for a specific trade. - ansHelper A(n) __________________ may be used to prohibit the contractor from subcontracting work to nonunion firms for a particular labor classification. A. union earmark B. journeyman stipulation C. subcontractor clause D. dual gate provision - ansC. subcontractor clause When a contractor employs union labor, the typical labor agreement covers the work, conditions, and ____________. - ansWage Rate The _____________ is the principal manager of the work, oversees the subcontractors as the work is being accomplished, supervises the general contractor's own labor forces, and correlates all of the functions of the site construction staff. - ansSuperintendent The ___________________ is responsible for direct oversight of tool security. - ansForeman Which of the following posters describes the regulations for wage payment and hours of work for all industries and must be posted at the job site? A. Fair Labor Standards B. Prevailing Wage Rates C. Material Safety Data Sheet D. Safety and Health Protection - ansA. Fair Labor Standards What is the name of the act that requires the contractor to pay prevailing wage rates on all federally-funded projects? - ansDavis Bacon Act Which document established the actual start date from which the beginning of the project is calculated? - ansNotice to Proceed Which of the following descriptions provides the BEST example of how to report progress on the job site? A. Poured concrete for the columns B. Installed rebar and poured concrete C. Poured 75 CY concrete, placed rebar, stripped forms for columns D1-D
True/False: Generally, subcontracts are issued when labor is involved in the scope of work and purchase orders are used when only material is being furnished but not installed by the vendor. - ansTrue True/False: For a subcontractor, the scheduling of crew work more often relates to keeping all crews busy rather than meeting a particular projects' requirements. - ansTrue The process of converting all subcontractor bids to subcontracts and all quotes to purchase orders or purchase contracts is often called _______________ - ansBuyout The unethical practice of contractors supplying bid amounts from subcontractors to other subcontractors is known as _____________________. - ansBid Shopping Subcontract agreements include ______________ clauses that "hold the contractor harmless" from actions of the subcontractor. - ansIndemnification Most subcontractor agreements have a "_____________ clause", which provides that the subcontractor will be paid for his work after the contractor receives payment for the work from the project owner, less the amount held for retainage. - ansContingent Payment Today, subcontractors perform _______________ percent of the labor accomplished on the jobsite. - ans75- 100 Many subcontractors subcontract out portions of the work, this is known as "_______________________". - ansSecond-tier subcontracts The terms on the purchase order indicate F.O.B. Factory; at which point does the responsibility for the goods change? - ansPasses at time of pickup by carrier Which of the following descriptions defines the term 2/10 Net 30? - ans2% discount can be deducted if paid within 10 days of the arrival of the goods. Full payment due in thirty days. Which position typically writes the subcontract agreements? - ansProject Manager When hiring employees, which form must they fill out requesting their marital status, number of exemptions and their social security number? - ansW- 4 A specification reads as follows: "Furnish, install, operate, and maintain all necessary pumping equipment for dewatering the various parts of the work and for maintaining free of water the foundations and trenches as required for construction operations". What type of specification is this called? - ansPerformance Specification Which party has all the liability for a performance specification? - ansContractor True/False: Quality, when referring to item installation, is not related to price. - ansTrue True/False: Quality control normally refers to a plan to achieve quality, and quality assurance refers to inspection, testing, and necessary remediation. - ansFalse The "___________" phase of a quality management program includes continuous improvement and the evaluation of the entire program. - ansAct Which job title traditionally has multiple project managers from the different projects report to them? - ansProject Executive
The three primary elements of a construction project are cost, __________, and quality. - ansTime Testing and inspection are required by most contracts to protect the owner, public, architect and contractors. The inspection process should be done by ________________. - ansan independent agency outside of the contract process. True/Falses: Meeting a customer's project expectations are always within the contractor's control. - ansFalse Which source or organization promotes a uniform organization system for organizing construction materials, specifications and documentation into Divisions and Sections for projects? - ansConstruction Specifications Institute True/False: If a project is built in a compressed time frame and quality work is maintained, then the cost of the project will decrease. - ansFalse The quality management program uses a continuous "_____________________" methodology. - ansPlan-Do-Check-Act What is the difference between correction notice and stop work notice? - ansCorrection notice- inspector sees something that does not conform to the permit documents or building code but is not life threatening. Stop work notice- public safety is threatened or work is being performed outside the issued permit. True/False: An essential point that a construction company must integrate into its total quality management plan is to cease dependence on inspection to achieve quality but instead improve the process. - ansTrue True/False: The superintendent should perform quality checks on the contractor's own work and the work of the subcontractors. - ansTrue In some instances, the on-site inspection record will provide space for correction comments, but the larger ___________ provides a more detailed comment area for noting necessary corrections. - ansCorrection notice True/False: In current quality management terminology, "quality" is defined as meeting or exceeding the customer's expectations. - ansTrue True/False: One of the primary objectives of quality control assignments is to avoid duplication of effort. - ansTrue The "___________" phase of a quality management program includes the full plan for the company program, as well as the plan for the particular project's quality management. - ansPlan What is the name of the primary building code used in the United States for commercial construction? - ansInternational Building Code
Contractual completion dates can change with project scope changes but must be documented through a ________________. - ansExecuted Change order A Gant Chart is which type of scheduling tool? - ansBar Chart What type of relationship would best describe "installing the scratch coat of stucco" and then "installing the top coat of stucco"? - ansFinish to Start What classification of activity would "shop drawing rejection" be? - ansProcurement Many times the contractor must indicate a sequence of activities as consecutive because of crews or equipment available. What is the term for this sequence called? - ansRestraints What types of activities are considered first when shortening the length of a project? - ansZero float and least cost True/False: Life cycle costing is a key to creating the economics for the use of many new materials that may cost more on installation but in the long term create savings in other areas.
Overall, ___________ accounts for the least percentage of construction waste. - ansConcrete The sustainable method of design consists of five elements: schedule, cost, quality, __________ and the environment. - ansPeople Commissioning of a complete building starts in the _________________ - ansPre-Design Phase SWPPP is an acronym for ______________________________. - ansStorm Water Pollution Protection Plan Once the project's _____________________(materials and amounts) is identified, methods for recycling, disposal, and handling can easily be developed. - answaste stream Because they are expensive and less readily available, green materials on the jobsite are susceptible to ____________ - anstheft _______________________ provides the owner third-party certification and attempts to create documentation that validates the original assumptions and green design aspects of the original design. - ansCommissioning Which of the following is the initial LEED credential provided for individuals? - ansLEED Green Associate What is the most common green building rating system in the United States for commercial buildings? - ansLEED Place the LEED certification levels in the correct order from lowest level to highest level. - ans1. Certified
True/False: The optimum price on construction work for the owner is contained in the original bid if construction documents are completed within industry standards. - ansTrue True/False: Changes to the contract may be authorized through verbal communications. - ansFalse True/False: The fee for overhead and profit allowed in change orders is typically not stated in the Contract Documents. - ansFalse True/False: Most time extension requests are fairly subjective, as the true impact of the change is rarely clearly determined. - ansTrue True/False: The contractor's project team has completed its work when a signed change order is received. - ansFalse True/False: A "claim" is an unresolved change request. - ansTrue True/False: A change order can deduct work as well as add work to a contract and can also change the number of days to the completion date respectively. - ansTrue True/False: Unknown subsurface site conditions can be a legitimate reason to issue a contractor a change order. - ansTrue True/False: A latent condition or defect is one that is unanticipated and doesn't appear initially in the project. - ansTrue True/False: Revisions made to the contract documents due to code requirements are not generally compensated because the contractor, being the construction expert, should have recognized and included the correct work in his bid. - ansFalse The architect or owner representative causes the contractor to perform work outside the contract in a __________________ - ansConstructive Change A ___________________ occurs as a result of owner-directed and constructive changes. - ansConsequential Change In a(n) ________________ contract quantities are specified and compensation for variance with the specified quantities may be available. - ansUnit-Price A(n) _________________ is an amount stipulated in the contract document that states that the owner receives compensation for impacted costs of late completion of a project. - ansLiquidated Damages AIA Document A201 requires that the claim be made within _______________ after recognizing the change. - ans21 Days The change of scope or the addition of extra work to a contract is generally a(n) ________________ type of change. - ansTangible _________________________ can be defined as the way in which the contractor constructs the designed project. - ansMeans and methods The term _____________________ can be defined as the specific document signed by the contractor and owner that authorizes an addition, a deletion, or a revision in the scope of the work. - anschange order
The ________________________ is defined as a written notice directing a change in the work. - ansConstruction Change Directive Assume that the Contractor has not been paid according to the contract payment due date. According to the contract documents, which document must the Contractor complete and submit to the Owner to inform them that they will be leaving the job site if the late progress payment is not received? - ansStop work notice Which document is signed in agreement by the Owner and the A/E and instructing the Contractor to make a change prior to agreeing on the adjustment in scope or price? - ansChange Directive According to the project documents, which document lists the itemized content required for submitting a Contract Change Order Proposal? - ansSupplementary Conditions Which document is issued to the Contractor for failure to perform according to the specifications? - ansStop work order You are to price a New Contract Change Order Proposal, for a Road and Bridge Project. Which of the following items must be consulted to properly price the proposal? - ansSupplementary Conditions and Prevailing Wage Rate Table True/False: The two AIA forms used for progress payments are AIA G702 Application and Certificate of Payment and G703, Continuation Sheet. - ansTrue True/False: If an uneven distribution of the costs is anticipated when projecting project cash flow, splitting the work activity into segments might be advisable. - ansTrue _____________________ is an amount held by the owner until the final completion of the contract. - ansRetainage According to the project documents, after the signing of the Agreement which documents typically must be submitted by the Contractor within fourteen days of executing the Agreement? - ansConstruction Schedule and Schedule of Values Most contracts specify that the owner can take a period of _______ to process payment after receipt of the certified application, but this may vary depending on specific factors relating to the owner and project financing. - ans30 Days True/False: The progress payment application form is generally submitted by the contractor to the architect for review and approval in lieu of directly to the Owner for payment. - ansTrue True/False: A brief payment processing period will increase interim financing costs incurred by the contractor. - ansFalse Retainage is an amount held from each progress payment to cover material and labor liens. Retainage is usually in the amount of ________________ of the progress payment amount. - ans5-10% What is a punch list? - ansA punch list a listing of deficiencies that need to be addressed or corrected before a project can be deemed complete.