AIC/CAC Exam - Review Guide Ques ons and answers |
Updated RATED A+ | NEW 2026
[B-1] What percentage of conversa ons do listeners remember of what they hear?
A. 10%
B. 30%
C. 50%
D. 90%
A. 10%
[B-1] What percentage of conversa ons do speakers remember of what they say and do?
A. 30%
B. 50%
C. 70%
D. 90%
D. 90%
[B-1] When giving presenta ons, people should do which of the following?
A. present extra informa on beyond their primary goal to demonstrate their exper se
B. speak quickly to get in as much informa on as possible
C. speak as loudly as possible to ensure they can be heard
D. keep the conversa on short and on topic
D. keep the conversa on short and on topic
[B-1] Which of the following should people do to effec vely listen?
A. keep their mobile phone volume up so they do not miss a phone call
B. listen objec vely with the intent to understand the speaker's perspec ve
C. ask ques ons as they think of them so they don't forget to ask them later
D. avoid eye contact with the speaker
B. listen objec vely with the intent to understand the speaker's perspec ve
[B-1] Which of the following statements is true about tex ng and a subcontractor change order?
,A. It is a good prac ce to text authoriza on of a change order to your subcontractors as long as
you are sure they have a smartphone.
B. It is a good prac ce for your subcontractors to text you an RFI before proceeding with a
change order request.
C. Tex ng your subcontractor that a change order is coming later in the day is a good prac ce.
D. Tex ng contract amendments is a good prac ce because it saves me and saves the changes
in the cloud.
C. Tex ng your subcontractor that a change order is coming later in the day is a good prac ce.
[B-1] What does RFI stand for?
A. right for inclusion
B. response from ins tute
C. request for informa on
D. regular foam insula on
C. request for informa on
[B-1] An owner-ini ated change order should include which of the following?
A. expected dura on of individual ac vi es described in the change order
B. poten al 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
C. reference to contract documents describing the change in detail
[B-1] A job diary should be maintained by whom?
A. superintendent
B. foreman
C. project manager
D. all members of the project management team
D. all members of the project management
team
[B-1] If a job has more than one shi5, how o5en should a daily report be completed?
A. once a day
B. each shi5
,C. twice a day
D. once a week
B. each shi5
[B-1] Daily reports are primarily created by whom?
A. field laborers
B. project manager
C. superintendent
D. es mator
C. superintendent
[1] Mee ng agendas should be distributed______________.
A. at least one day prior to the mee ng
B. at the beginning of the mee ng
C. about one day a5er the mee ng
D. any me during the project
A. at least one day prior to the mee ng
[1] Mee ng minutes should be distributed____________.
A. about one day prior to the mee ng
B. at the beginning of the mee ng
C. about one day a5er the mee ng
D. any me during the project
C. about one day a5er the mee ng
[1] Which of the following types of mee ngs is typically held at regular weekly or biweekly
intervals throughout the project?
A. preconstruc on mee ngs
B. progress mee ngs
C. postconstruc on mee ngs
D. coordina on mee ngs
B. progress mee ngs
, [2] Which material is prone to fire damage and deteriora on by moisture and insects?
A. concrete
B. masonry
C. wood
D. steel
C. wood
[2] Concrete is strongest in_________.
A. compressive strength
B. tensile strength
C. shear strength
D. fluid strength
A. compressive strength
[2] Which of the following is a type of aggregate?
A. gravel
B. topsoil
C. water
D. cement
A. gravel
[2] Approximately what percentage (by volume) does aggregate make up in general purpose
concrete?
A. 25%
B. 50%
C. 75%
D. 90%
C. 75%
[2] What does a sieve size of No. 4 mean?
A. The sieve has 4-in. openings.
B. The sieve has four openings per square inch.
Updated RATED A+ | NEW 2026
[B-1] What percentage of conversa ons do listeners remember of what they hear?
A. 10%
B. 30%
C. 50%
D. 90%
A. 10%
[B-1] What percentage of conversa ons do speakers remember of what they say and do?
A. 30%
B. 50%
C. 70%
D. 90%
D. 90%
[B-1] When giving presenta ons, people should do which of the following?
A. present extra informa on beyond their primary goal to demonstrate their exper se
B. speak quickly to get in as much informa on as possible
C. speak as loudly as possible to ensure they can be heard
D. keep the conversa on short and on topic
D. keep the conversa on short and on topic
[B-1] Which of the following should people do to effec vely listen?
A. keep their mobile phone volume up so they do not miss a phone call
B. listen objec vely with the intent to understand the speaker's perspec ve
C. ask ques ons as they think of them so they don't forget to ask them later
D. avoid eye contact with the speaker
B. listen objec vely with the intent to understand the speaker's perspec ve
[B-1] Which of the following statements is true about tex ng and a subcontractor change order?
,A. It is a good prac ce to text authoriza on of a change order to your subcontractors as long as
you are sure they have a smartphone.
B. It is a good prac ce for your subcontractors to text you an RFI before proceeding with a
change order request.
C. Tex ng your subcontractor that a change order is coming later in the day is a good prac ce.
D. Tex ng contract amendments is a good prac ce because it saves me and saves the changes
in the cloud.
C. Tex ng your subcontractor that a change order is coming later in the day is a good prac ce.
[B-1] What does RFI stand for?
A. right for inclusion
B. response from ins tute
C. request for informa on
D. regular foam insula on
C. request for informa on
[B-1] An owner-ini ated change order should include which of the following?
A. expected dura on of individual ac vi es described in the change order
B. poten al 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
C. reference to contract documents describing the change in detail
[B-1] A job diary should be maintained by whom?
A. superintendent
B. foreman
C. project manager
D. all members of the project management team
D. all members of the project management
team
[B-1] If a job has more than one shi5, how o5en should a daily report be completed?
A. once a day
B. each shi5
,C. twice a day
D. once a week
B. each shi5
[B-1] Daily reports are primarily created by whom?
A. field laborers
B. project manager
C. superintendent
D. es mator
C. superintendent
[1] Mee ng agendas should be distributed______________.
A. at least one day prior to the mee ng
B. at the beginning of the mee ng
C. about one day a5er the mee ng
D. any me during the project
A. at least one day prior to the mee ng
[1] Mee ng minutes should be distributed____________.
A. about one day prior to the mee ng
B. at the beginning of the mee ng
C. about one day a5er the mee ng
D. any me during the project
C. about one day a5er the mee ng
[1] Which of the following types of mee ngs is typically held at regular weekly or biweekly
intervals throughout the project?
A. preconstruc on mee ngs
B. progress mee ngs
C. postconstruc on mee ngs
D. coordina on mee ngs
B. progress mee ngs
, [2] Which material is prone to fire damage and deteriora on by moisture and insects?
A. concrete
B. masonry
C. wood
D. steel
C. wood
[2] Concrete is strongest in_________.
A. compressive strength
B. tensile strength
C. shear strength
D. fluid strength
A. compressive strength
[2] Which of the following is a type of aggregate?
A. gravel
B. topsoil
C. water
D. cement
A. gravel
[2] Approximately what percentage (by volume) does aggregate make up in general purpose
concrete?
A. 25%
B. 50%
C. 75%
D. 90%
C. 75%
[2] What does a sieve size of No. 4 mean?
A. The sieve has 4-in. openings.
B. The sieve has four openings per square inch.
