CSM 2030 - Final Exam QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Which project delivery method best fits the description: The designer and builder hold
separate contracts with the owner and a construction manager is utilized earlier in the
project to offer construction knowledge to the designer during the design phase but is not
directly responsible for construction.
Construction Manager Agency
Which project delivery method best fits the description: The designer, appropriate
engineers, and contractor work together with similar goals and objectives from the very
beginning of the project. Leading a better coordinated and more collaborative project.
Integrated Project Delivery
Which project delivery method best fits the description: The designer and builder are one
entity that is in charge of the design and construction of the project. There is one contract
held between the owner and this entity.
Design-Build
Which of the following best fits the following description: Temporary sediment control
device often staked in the ground with metal posts and wired backed fabric.
Silt Fence
Which of the following best fits the following description: mulch/seed slurry used to cover
large areas of land in a short period of time and stabilize the soil against runoff.
, Hydroseeding
Which of the following best fits the following description: Earthen structure used to allow
sediment in water to settle before the water is discharged downstream.
Settling Basin/Pond
Which of the following best fits the following description: Environmentally friendly and
biodegradable method of erosion control used for slowing the flow of water and filtering
out silt.
Hay Bales
A three story basement that extends 30' into the ground and is supported by strip footings
is considered a shallow foundation.
True
Type VB building codes are very restrictive in terms of size of structure because it allows
for the use of almost every material and does not contain requirements for high levels of
fire resistance.
True
The international building code restricts the type of building that can be put on any one
parcel of land based upon its use.
False
Poorly-graded soils consisting of course aggregate allows for better drainage than well-
graded soils.
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Which project delivery method best fits the description: The designer and builder hold
separate contracts with the owner and a construction manager is utilized earlier in the
project to offer construction knowledge to the designer during the design phase but is not
directly responsible for construction.
Construction Manager Agency
Which project delivery method best fits the description: The designer, appropriate
engineers, and contractor work together with similar goals and objectives from the very
beginning of the project. Leading a better coordinated and more collaborative project.
Integrated Project Delivery
Which project delivery method best fits the description: The designer and builder are one
entity that is in charge of the design and construction of the project. There is one contract
held between the owner and this entity.
Design-Build
Which of the following best fits the following description: Temporary sediment control
device often staked in the ground with metal posts and wired backed fabric.
Silt Fence
Which of the following best fits the following description: mulch/seed slurry used to cover
large areas of land in a short period of time and stabilize the soil against runoff.
, Hydroseeding
Which of the following best fits the following description: Earthen structure used to allow
sediment in water to settle before the water is discharged downstream.
Settling Basin/Pond
Which of the following best fits the following description: Environmentally friendly and
biodegradable method of erosion control used for slowing the flow of water and filtering
out silt.
Hay Bales
A three story basement that extends 30' into the ground and is supported by strip footings
is considered a shallow foundation.
True
Type VB building codes are very restrictive in terms of size of structure because it allows
for the use of almost every material and does not contain requirements for high levels of
fire resistance.
True
The international building code restricts the type of building that can be put on any one
parcel of land based upon its use.
False
Poorly-graded soils consisting of course aggregate allows for better drainage than well-
graded soils.
