MCPPO FINAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What does the design stage result in? Answer: A complete set of plans
and specifications describing the project to be built.
◉ What happens after a set of plans and specifications is complete?
Answer: Bids are solicited on the completed design, and the selected
contractor completes the construction stage.
◉ Who is always responsible and accountable for the project? Answer:
Public Owner (Awarding Authority)
◉ Before contracting for design services in connection with a public
building contract estimated to cost $1.5 million or more, your
jurisdiction is required to do what? Answer: Contract with or assign an
Owner's Project Manager (OPM)
◉ Serves as your jurisdiction's agent during the planning, design, and
implementation of the construction work. Answer: OPM
◉ Independent of the project designer, general contractor, or any
subcontractor. Answer: OPM
,◉ I you elect to contract for the services of an OPM, what are you
required to do? Answer: Use a qualifications-based selection process,
which means that the OPM must be competitively selected on the basis
of qualifications, without price competition.
◉ Can you assign an employee to serve as OPM? Answer: Yes, if the
employee meets or exceeds the requirements and has building
construction and supervision experience relating to projects of similar
size and scope of complexity.
◉ What is a study? Answer: A pre-design document that:
-Confirms and explains the owner's requirements
-Identifies and evaluates alternative solutions
-Recommends and defines a solution
◉ Purpose is to identify the owner's needs and determine the most
appropriate and cost effective solution to meeting the needs. Answer:
Study
◉ True or False: A study may not result in a construction project.
Answer: True
, ◉ More refined and detailed than the conceptual drawings that were
included in the study. Includes floor plans, side views, and other
illustrations. Answer: Schematic drawings
◉ At the end of this phase, the designer should prepare and submit to the
owner a revised construction cost estimate. Answer: Schematic Design
Phase
◉ Consists of plans and specifications that are between 10 percent and
30 percent complete. Presented to the owner as a deliverable. Answer:
Schematic Design
◉ Once the owner approves the schematic design documents, the project
may proceed to this phase... Answer: Design Development
◉ In this phase, the designer further refines the drawings and written
specifications by filling in construction details and incorporating
changes in response to the owner's review of the schematic design as
well as changes required by a regulatory agency. Answer: Design
Development
◉ In this phase, the design will be completed by filling in the final
details. Answer: Construction Documents
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What does the design stage result in? Answer: A complete set of plans
and specifications describing the project to be built.
◉ What happens after a set of plans and specifications is complete?
Answer: Bids are solicited on the completed design, and the selected
contractor completes the construction stage.
◉ Who is always responsible and accountable for the project? Answer:
Public Owner (Awarding Authority)
◉ Before contracting for design services in connection with a public
building contract estimated to cost $1.5 million or more, your
jurisdiction is required to do what? Answer: Contract with or assign an
Owner's Project Manager (OPM)
◉ Serves as your jurisdiction's agent during the planning, design, and
implementation of the construction work. Answer: OPM
◉ Independent of the project designer, general contractor, or any
subcontractor. Answer: OPM
,◉ I you elect to contract for the services of an OPM, what are you
required to do? Answer: Use a qualifications-based selection process,
which means that the OPM must be competitively selected on the basis
of qualifications, without price competition.
◉ Can you assign an employee to serve as OPM? Answer: Yes, if the
employee meets or exceeds the requirements and has building
construction and supervision experience relating to projects of similar
size and scope of complexity.
◉ What is a study? Answer: A pre-design document that:
-Confirms and explains the owner's requirements
-Identifies and evaluates alternative solutions
-Recommends and defines a solution
◉ Purpose is to identify the owner's needs and determine the most
appropriate and cost effective solution to meeting the needs. Answer:
Study
◉ True or False: A study may not result in a construction project.
Answer: True
, ◉ More refined and detailed than the conceptual drawings that were
included in the study. Includes floor plans, side views, and other
illustrations. Answer: Schematic drawings
◉ At the end of this phase, the designer should prepare and submit to the
owner a revised construction cost estimate. Answer: Schematic Design
Phase
◉ Consists of plans and specifications that are between 10 percent and
30 percent complete. Presented to the owner as a deliverable. Answer:
Schematic Design
◉ Once the owner approves the schematic design documents, the project
may proceed to this phase... Answer: Design Development
◉ In this phase, the designer further refines the drawings and written
specifications by filling in construction details and incorporating
changes in response to the owner's review of the schematic design as
well as changes required by a regulatory agency. Answer: Design
Development
◉ In this phase, the design will be completed by filling in the final
details. Answer: Construction Documents
