TCM 226- EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026 EDITION
What is the difference between project admin and project management? - ANS Project
Admin- All project-related functions between parties to a contract. Think of this as a skill or
steppingstone to PM.
Project Management- The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project
activities to meet project requirements. Work related to managing the construction process.
List construction project admin skills - ANS Procurement, Construction Operations,
Scheduling, Negotiations, Relations with Contractors, Contract Admin, etc.
Who does the project management team work with? - ANS -Typically direct relation to the
customer.
-Provide direction of a team
-Work with vendors, subs, suppliers
Construction Contract Administration (CCA) - ANS Activities related to administering the
contract for construction.
Examples: Verifying conformance to specifications, attest to quantity of work in place, reviewing
change orders
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,Who typically performs CCA? - ANS A/E
Construction project objectives - ANS 1. Complete the project within the specified time frame
2. Complete the project within specified quality
3. Effective cost control
4. Effectiveness of jobsite safety program
5. Sub management
Who normally pays for fees and charges associated with the work? - ANS Owner
Note: Subs might have to pay for permits.
Can an owner stop the work for a good cause? - ANS Yes
OFOI - ANS Owner furnished owner installed (on quiz)
This might save the owner $$
OFCI - ANS Owner-furnished contractor installed
Controls contractor - ANS Ex: MSU has their own team to install things on their projects
Who represents the owner? - ANS A/E
Should the A/E observe the work and be familiar with its process? - ANS Yes
Who can only certify/recommend the contract compliance of an item or work (Change orders,
pay applications, substitutions) - ANS A/E
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, Who resolves disputes/questions/issues? - ANS A/E
What are the three things you NEVER try to change on a job? - ANS 1. Fire
2. Water
3. Structures
Who approves submittals? - ANS A/E
Who schedules and manages subs? - ANS GC
Who furnishes insurance and bond paperwork to the owner? - ANS GC
Who reviews and sends submittals to the A/E? - ANS GC
Who normally creates a submittal? - ANS Subcontractor
Note: GC will if they are self performing the work
What items are required in the jobsite trailer for inspectors? - ANS Site Sets
What are suppliers? - ANS Vendors (Wildcat, Lowe's, etc)
Consultants - ANS Think of this as people you do NOT have to hire, you need an engineer, but
you can have company/engineer selections to decide from.
Engaged by Architect - ANS The architect is a consultant to the owner.
Engaged by Owner - ANS Geotechnical Engineer, Surveyor, Traffic Engineer, Commissioner,
etc.
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ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026 EDITION
What is the difference between project admin and project management? - ANS Project
Admin- All project-related functions between parties to a contract. Think of this as a skill or
steppingstone to PM.
Project Management- The application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project
activities to meet project requirements. Work related to managing the construction process.
List construction project admin skills - ANS Procurement, Construction Operations,
Scheduling, Negotiations, Relations with Contractors, Contract Admin, etc.
Who does the project management team work with? - ANS -Typically direct relation to the
customer.
-Provide direction of a team
-Work with vendors, subs, suppliers
Construction Contract Administration (CCA) - ANS Activities related to administering the
contract for construction.
Examples: Verifying conformance to specifications, attest to quantity of work in place, reviewing
change orders
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,Who typically performs CCA? - ANS A/E
Construction project objectives - ANS 1. Complete the project within the specified time frame
2. Complete the project within specified quality
3. Effective cost control
4. Effectiveness of jobsite safety program
5. Sub management
Who normally pays for fees and charges associated with the work? - ANS Owner
Note: Subs might have to pay for permits.
Can an owner stop the work for a good cause? - ANS Yes
OFOI - ANS Owner furnished owner installed (on quiz)
This might save the owner $$
OFCI - ANS Owner-furnished contractor installed
Controls contractor - ANS Ex: MSU has their own team to install things on their projects
Who represents the owner? - ANS A/E
Should the A/E observe the work and be familiar with its process? - ANS Yes
Who can only certify/recommend the contract compliance of an item or work (Change orders,
pay applications, substitutions) - ANS A/E
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, Who resolves disputes/questions/issues? - ANS A/E
What are the three things you NEVER try to change on a job? - ANS 1. Fire
2. Water
3. Structures
Who approves submittals? - ANS A/E
Who schedules and manages subs? - ANS GC
Who furnishes insurance and bond paperwork to the owner? - ANS GC
Who reviews and sends submittals to the A/E? - ANS GC
Who normally creates a submittal? - ANS Subcontractor
Note: GC will if they are self performing the work
What items are required in the jobsite trailer for inspectors? - ANS Site Sets
What are suppliers? - ANS Vendors (Wildcat, Lowe's, etc)
Consultants - ANS Think of this as people you do NOT have to hire, you need an engineer, but
you can have company/engineer selections to decide from.
Engaged by Architect - ANS The architect is a consultant to the owner.
Engaged by Owner - ANS Geotechnical Engineer, Surveyor, Traffic Engineer, Commissioner,
etc.
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