COMBAT CONSTRUCTION EXAM SCRIPT 2026
FULL SOLUTION SET
◉ Final construction drawings should be stamped "For
Construction". Answer: true
◉ Who is responsible to make sure the contractor is constructing
from the most recent drawings? Answer: Contractor
◉ What party is responsible for obtaining a highway permit?
Answer: Contractor
◉ The government jurisdiction (building department) issues the
"Certificate of Completion" Answer: true
◉ The definition of "Substantial Completion" is:
When the work completed by the contractor and subcontractors is
sufficiently complete so the owner can occupy and use the project
for its intended purpose. Answer: true
◉ Achieving excellent and predictable performance must start with
defining a workable purpose, followed by establishing a workable
approach that makes achieving this purpose highly probable.
Answer: true
,◉ A construction manager can add maximum value through early
involvement in project planning. Answer: true
◉ Purpose definition is essential for construction project
management but not for lump sum hard bid project delivery.
Answer: true
◉ Defining a workable purpose starts with intended use of the
project. Answer: true
◉ Mixed-use projects can usually be built in the same time and for
the same cost as single-use projects. Answer: false
◉ The reason for the project is defined by the most important
characteristics sought. Answer: true
◉ Truthful internal statements must be made to define the reason
for a project, and these statements must also be presented to all
project stakeholders and senior management. Answer: true
◉ It is important to state the project essentials definitively both
qualitatively and quantitatively. Answer: true
, ◉ All characteristics of a project must be given equal weight and
considerations. Answer: false
◉ The owner's representative, called a "Project Sponsor" which is
sometimes referred to as "Project Principal", champions the project,
acts as a liaison with the projects owner's senior management, helps
define the project needs, and gains approvals as the project
advances. Answer: true
◉ Ensuring proper capital to finance the project is typically the
owner's responsibility. Answer: true
◉ In a 3P (public-private partnership) project, financial
management is the responsibility of the private entity. Answer: false
◉ A workable approach is one that can achieve the workable
purpose of the project requirements (scope, cost, and time). It
involves both quantitative work (counting, measuring, and checking)
and an intuitive understanding. Answer: true
◉ The order of the steps to determining a workable approach
consists of understanding the project, counting all blocks (quantity
take off and activities), and then organizing into relationships and
sequence (schedule) Answer: true
FULL SOLUTION SET
◉ Final construction drawings should be stamped "For
Construction". Answer: true
◉ Who is responsible to make sure the contractor is constructing
from the most recent drawings? Answer: Contractor
◉ What party is responsible for obtaining a highway permit?
Answer: Contractor
◉ The government jurisdiction (building department) issues the
"Certificate of Completion" Answer: true
◉ The definition of "Substantial Completion" is:
When the work completed by the contractor and subcontractors is
sufficiently complete so the owner can occupy and use the project
for its intended purpose. Answer: true
◉ Achieving excellent and predictable performance must start with
defining a workable purpose, followed by establishing a workable
approach that makes achieving this purpose highly probable.
Answer: true
,◉ A construction manager can add maximum value through early
involvement in project planning. Answer: true
◉ Purpose definition is essential for construction project
management but not for lump sum hard bid project delivery.
Answer: true
◉ Defining a workable purpose starts with intended use of the
project. Answer: true
◉ Mixed-use projects can usually be built in the same time and for
the same cost as single-use projects. Answer: false
◉ The reason for the project is defined by the most important
characteristics sought. Answer: true
◉ Truthful internal statements must be made to define the reason
for a project, and these statements must also be presented to all
project stakeholders and senior management. Answer: true
◉ It is important to state the project essentials definitively both
qualitatively and quantitatively. Answer: true
, ◉ All characteristics of a project must be given equal weight and
considerations. Answer: false
◉ The owner's representative, called a "Project Sponsor" which is
sometimes referred to as "Project Principal", champions the project,
acts as a liaison with the projects owner's senior management, helps
define the project needs, and gains approvals as the project
advances. Answer: true
◉ Ensuring proper capital to finance the project is typically the
owner's responsibility. Answer: true
◉ In a 3P (public-private partnership) project, financial
management is the responsibility of the private entity. Answer: false
◉ A workable approach is one that can achieve the workable
purpose of the project requirements (scope, cost, and time). It
involves both quantitative work (counting, measuring, and checking)
and an intuitive understanding. Answer: true
◉ The order of the steps to determining a workable approach
consists of understanding the project, counting all blocks (quantity
take off and activities), and then organizing into relationships and
sequence (schedule) Answer: true
