CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENT
FOR CONTRACTORS (CQM-C):
FOLLOW-UP PHASE PRACTICE EXAM &
STUDY GUIDE 100% CORRECT!!
PART 1 — Questions
Question 1
A CQC System Manager is conducting daily site rounds on an active electrical rough-in
Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) where the Initial Phase was successfully completed two
weeks ago. What phase of the Three-Phase Control System does this daily ongoing monitoring
represent?
A. The Preparatory Phase. B. The Initial Phase. C. The Follow-up Phase. D. The Project
Closeout Phase.
Correct Answer: C. The Follow-up Phase.
Detailed Rationale: The Follow-up Phase consists of continuous daily inspections and quality
verifications performed as work progresses after the Initial Phase has been successfully
completed and standards have been established.
● A is incorrect because the Preparatory Phase occurs before physical work begins.
● B is incorrect because the Initial Phase occurs when work starts on a sample segment.
● C is correct because ongoing daily monitoring during production is the Follow-up Phase.
● D is incorrect because project closeout occurs at the very end of the project lifecycle.
CQM-C Principle Tested: Follow-up Phase Definition and Timing.
Question 2
During the Follow-up Phase of structural steel erection, the CQC Manager notices that a newly
erected bay of steel has minor bolt torque variations that deviate from the standard established
during the Initial Phase. What action must the CQC Manager take?
A. Ignore the variations since the Initial Phase is already finished. B. Instruct the crew to halt the
deviation, require immediate correction or re-torquing to maintain the established benchmark
,standard, and log the action in the daily report. C. Wait until project final completion to address
all steel quality issues at once. D. Ask the government QA inspector to adjust the contract
specifications.
Correct Answer: B. Instruct the crew to halt the deviation, require immediate correction or
re-torquing to maintain the established benchmark standard, and log the action in the daily
report.
Detailed Rationale: The Follow-up Phase ensures that work continually maintains the
workmanship standards established during the Initial Phase. Deviations must be caught and
corrected immediately.
● A is incorrect because ignoring deviations allows quality to degrade.
● B is correct because stopping deviations, enforcing correction to match the benchmark,
and logging the action is the proper Follow-up procedure.
● C is incorrect because waiting until final completion creates massive, expensive rework.
● D is incorrect because field personnel cannot alter contract specifications.
CQM-C Principle Tested: Follow-up Phase Maintenance of Established Standards.
Question 3
How frequently must CQC Follow-up Phase inspections be conducted for active Definable
Features of Work on a federal construction project?
A. Only once a year during corporate audits. B. Continuously on a daily basis as work
progresses. C. Only when government QA personnel demand an inspection in writing. D.
Exclusively on Fridays before the weekend.
Correct Answer: B. Continuously on a daily basis as work progresses.
Detailed Rationale: Follow-up inspections are ongoing and must be performed daily for active
DFOWs to ensure continuous quality control and compliance.
● A is incorrect because annual audits do not replace daily construction quality control.
● B is correct because Follow-up inspections occur daily throughout active production.
● C is incorrect because Follow-up is a contractor responsibility performed independently
of government demands.
● D is incorrect because quality checks are required every work day, not just Fridays.
CQM-C Principle Tested: Follow-up Phase Frequency and Continuity.
Question 4
, During a daily Follow-up inspection of concrete placement, the CQC Manager discovers that a
subcontractor is adding unapproved water to the concrete truck chute on-site to ease
placement. What is the mandatory CQC response?
A. Allow the water addition if the truck driver says it is fine. B. Stop the concrete discharge
immediately, reject the compromised load, ensure unapproved material is removed from the
site, and log the deficiency in the daily report. C. Tell the government QA inspector to approve
the added water. D. Fine the concrete supplier via personal bank transfer.
Correct Answer: B. Stop the concrete discharge immediately, reject the compromised load,
ensure unapproved material is removed from the site, and log the deficiency in the daily report.
Detailed Rationale: Adding unauthorized water alters the mix design and compromises strength.
During Follow-up, unapproved practices must be stopped immediately, material rejected, and
documentation recorded.
● A is incorrect because unapproved water alters concrete water-cement ratios and
strength.
● B is correct because stopping work, rejecting compromised loads, and logging the
deficiency enforces quality control.
● C is incorrect because QA does not approve contractor specification violations.
● D is incorrect because personal fines are outside contractor authority.
CQM-C Principle Tested: Follow-up Phase Deficiency Identification and Material Rejection.
Question 5
What is the primary role of Government QA personnel during the contractor's Follow-up Phase
operations?
A. To perform the contractor's daily quality control inspections and sign CQC logs. B. To
independently monitor and audit the site, verify that the contractor's CQC system is functioning
effectively, and observe ongoing work. C. To manage the contractor's trade subcontractors
directly. D. To design structural modifications in the field.
Correct Answer: B. To independently monitor and audit the site, verify that the contractor's CQC
system is functioning effectively, and observe ongoing work.
Detailed Rationale: Government QA acts as an independent auditor during the Follow-up
Phase, verifying that the contractor's CQC personnel are actively inspecting and maintaining
quality standards.
● A is incorrect because daily quality control inspection is the contractor's responsibility,
not QA's.
● B is correct because QA audits, monitors, and verifies CQC effectiveness during daily
operations.
FOR CONTRACTORS (CQM-C):
FOLLOW-UP PHASE PRACTICE EXAM &
STUDY GUIDE 100% CORRECT!!
PART 1 — Questions
Question 1
A CQC System Manager is conducting daily site rounds on an active electrical rough-in
Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) where the Initial Phase was successfully completed two
weeks ago. What phase of the Three-Phase Control System does this daily ongoing monitoring
represent?
A. The Preparatory Phase. B. The Initial Phase. C. The Follow-up Phase. D. The Project
Closeout Phase.
Correct Answer: C. The Follow-up Phase.
Detailed Rationale: The Follow-up Phase consists of continuous daily inspections and quality
verifications performed as work progresses after the Initial Phase has been successfully
completed and standards have been established.
● A is incorrect because the Preparatory Phase occurs before physical work begins.
● B is incorrect because the Initial Phase occurs when work starts on a sample segment.
● C is correct because ongoing daily monitoring during production is the Follow-up Phase.
● D is incorrect because project closeout occurs at the very end of the project lifecycle.
CQM-C Principle Tested: Follow-up Phase Definition and Timing.
Question 2
During the Follow-up Phase of structural steel erection, the CQC Manager notices that a newly
erected bay of steel has minor bolt torque variations that deviate from the standard established
during the Initial Phase. What action must the CQC Manager take?
A. Ignore the variations since the Initial Phase is already finished. B. Instruct the crew to halt the
deviation, require immediate correction or re-torquing to maintain the established benchmark
,standard, and log the action in the daily report. C. Wait until project final completion to address
all steel quality issues at once. D. Ask the government QA inspector to adjust the contract
specifications.
Correct Answer: B. Instruct the crew to halt the deviation, require immediate correction or
re-torquing to maintain the established benchmark standard, and log the action in the daily
report.
Detailed Rationale: The Follow-up Phase ensures that work continually maintains the
workmanship standards established during the Initial Phase. Deviations must be caught and
corrected immediately.
● A is incorrect because ignoring deviations allows quality to degrade.
● B is correct because stopping deviations, enforcing correction to match the benchmark,
and logging the action is the proper Follow-up procedure.
● C is incorrect because waiting until final completion creates massive, expensive rework.
● D is incorrect because field personnel cannot alter contract specifications.
CQM-C Principle Tested: Follow-up Phase Maintenance of Established Standards.
Question 3
How frequently must CQC Follow-up Phase inspections be conducted for active Definable
Features of Work on a federal construction project?
A. Only once a year during corporate audits. B. Continuously on a daily basis as work
progresses. C. Only when government QA personnel demand an inspection in writing. D.
Exclusively on Fridays before the weekend.
Correct Answer: B. Continuously on a daily basis as work progresses.
Detailed Rationale: Follow-up inspections are ongoing and must be performed daily for active
DFOWs to ensure continuous quality control and compliance.
● A is incorrect because annual audits do not replace daily construction quality control.
● B is correct because Follow-up inspections occur daily throughout active production.
● C is incorrect because Follow-up is a contractor responsibility performed independently
of government demands.
● D is incorrect because quality checks are required every work day, not just Fridays.
CQM-C Principle Tested: Follow-up Phase Frequency and Continuity.
Question 4
, During a daily Follow-up inspection of concrete placement, the CQC Manager discovers that a
subcontractor is adding unapproved water to the concrete truck chute on-site to ease
placement. What is the mandatory CQC response?
A. Allow the water addition if the truck driver says it is fine. B. Stop the concrete discharge
immediately, reject the compromised load, ensure unapproved material is removed from the
site, and log the deficiency in the daily report. C. Tell the government QA inspector to approve
the added water. D. Fine the concrete supplier via personal bank transfer.
Correct Answer: B. Stop the concrete discharge immediately, reject the compromised load,
ensure unapproved material is removed from the site, and log the deficiency in the daily report.
Detailed Rationale: Adding unauthorized water alters the mix design and compromises strength.
During Follow-up, unapproved practices must be stopped immediately, material rejected, and
documentation recorded.
● A is incorrect because unapproved water alters concrete water-cement ratios and
strength.
● B is correct because stopping work, rejecting compromised loads, and logging the
deficiency enforces quality control.
● C is incorrect because QA does not approve contractor specification violations.
● D is incorrect because personal fines are outside contractor authority.
CQM-C Principle Tested: Follow-up Phase Deficiency Identification and Material Rejection.
Question 5
What is the primary role of Government QA personnel during the contractor's Follow-up Phase
operations?
A. To perform the contractor's daily quality control inspections and sign CQC logs. B. To
independently monitor and audit the site, verify that the contractor's CQC system is functioning
effectively, and observe ongoing work. C. To manage the contractor's trade subcontractors
directly. D. To design structural modifications in the field.
Correct Answer: B. To independently monitor and audit the site, verify that the contractor's CQC
system is functioning effectively, and observe ongoing work.
Detailed Rationale: Government QA acts as an independent auditor during the Follow-up
Phase, verifying that the contractor's CQC personnel are actively inspecting and maintaining
quality standards.
● A is incorrect because daily quality control inspection is the contractor's responsibility,
not QA's.
● B is correct because QA audits, monitors, and verifies CQC effectiveness during daily
operations.
