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CM 3111 exam 1 Questions and Correct
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The _____ consist(s) of the invitation to bid, instructions to bidders,
bid form, owner-contractor agreement, general conditions of the
contract, supplementary general conditions, technical specifications,
and the working drawings and form(s) the legal basis for the
construction of the project.
Ans: contract documents
The _____ includes determination of the quantities and costs of
everything required to complete the project. This includes the
materials, labor, equipment, insurance, bonds, and overhead, as well
as an estimate of profit.
Ans: detailed estimate
_____ involves the contractor working with the owner (or through the
owner's architect-engineer) to arrive at a mutually acceptable price for
the construction of the project. It often involves negotiations back and
forth on materials used, sizes, finishes, and other items which affect
the price of the project.
Ans: Negotiated bidding
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What additional skill must the estimator have to be able to take a
quantity survey and turn it into a detailed estimate?
a. Must be able to use computer hardware and software and know how
to manipulate the various databases available or how to build
databases.
b. Must have sufficient knowledge or labor performance and
operations so that he can convert them into costs on a project.
c. Must be able, from looking at drawings, to visualize the project
through the various phases of construction.
d. All of the above
Ans: d. All of the above
_____ estimates are prepared by multiplying the square footage of a
building by a cost per square foot and then adjusting the price to
compensate for differences in the building heights, length of the
building perimeter, and other building components. These estimates
require less information to prepare and are less accurate.
Ans: Square-foot
The _____ are written instructions concerning project requirements
that describe the quality of materials to be used and their
performance.
Ans: technical specifications
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CM 3111 exam 1 Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
The _____ consist(s) of the invitation to bid, instructions to bidders,
bid form, owner-contractor agreement, general conditions of the
contract, supplementary general conditions, technical specifications,
and the working drawings and form(s) the legal basis for the
construction of the project.
Ans: contract documents
The _____ includes determination of the quantities and costs of
everything required to complete the project. This includes the
materials, labor, equipment, insurance, bonds, and overhead, as well
as an estimate of profit.
Ans: detailed estimate
_____ involves the contractor working with the owner (or through the
owner's architect-engineer) to arrive at a mutually acceptable price for
the construction of the project. It often involves negotiations back and
forth on materials used, sizes, finishes, and other items which affect
the price of the project.
Ans: Negotiated bidding
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
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What additional skill must the estimator have to be able to take a
quantity survey and turn it into a detailed estimate?
a. Must be able to use computer hardware and software and know how
to manipulate the various databases available or how to build
databases.
b. Must have sufficient knowledge or labor performance and
operations so that he can convert them into costs on a project.
c. Must be able, from looking at drawings, to visualize the project
through the various phases of construction.
d. All of the above
Ans: d. All of the above
_____ estimates are prepared by multiplying the square footage of a
building by a cost per square foot and then adjusting the price to
compensate for differences in the building heights, length of the
building perimeter, and other building components. These estimates
require less information to prepare and are less accurate.
Ans: Square-foot
The _____ are written instructions concerning project requirements
that describe the quality of materials to be used and their
performance.
Ans: technical specifications
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