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NASCLA ACCREDITED EXAM / NASCLA
ACCREDITED EXAM PREP/ NASCLA ACCREDITED
EXAM PRACTICE ACTUAL EXAM 250 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) AGRADE
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A contractor who is preparing to perform work under a commercial
construction contract is reviewing the requirements associated with the
NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building
Contractors and wants to ensure that the project is managed in
accordance with applicable construction practices, contractual
obligations, safety requirements, and generally accepted business
procedures. During the planning stage, the contractor discovers that the
project documents contain architectural drawings, specifications,
addenda, contract conditions, and other documents that may affect the
scope and cost of the work. Before beginning construction, which action
would be MOST appropriate for the contractor to take in order to
establish a clear understanding of the work that is required and reduce
the likelihood of disputes caused by overlooked requirements?
A. Begin construction immediately and resolve inconsistencies between
the drawings and specifications after the affected work has been
completed
B. Carefully review the complete contract documents, including
drawings, specifications, addenda, and applicable contract conditions,
before commencing the work
C. Rely exclusively on verbal instructions provided by the owner
because the owner is ultimately responsible for determining the project
requirements
D. Allow each subcontractor to interpret the contract documents
independently without requiring coordination between the different
trades
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Answer: B
A general contractor has been awarded a construction project and is
preparing a detailed estimate before finalizing the project budget. The
contractor knows that an accurate estimate must account for much more
than the direct cost of materials and labor because the project will also
involve supervision, equipment, temporary facilities, insurance, permits,
administrative expenses, and other costs that are necessary for
successfully completing the work. Which of the following represents the
BEST approach when preparing a comprehensive construction estimate
for the project?
A. Include only material costs because labor and overhead can be
calculated after construction begins
B. Estimate only the subcontractor prices and assume that all other
project expenses will be absorbed by the contractor
C. Identify quantities and direct costs while also accounting for labor,
equipment, subcontractors, overhead, permits, insurance, and other
applicable project expenses
D. Use the lowest available material prices without considering waste,
delivery, labor productivity, or project-specific conditions
Answer: C
3.
A contractor is reviewing a set of construction drawings before
submitting a bid for a building project. While examining the
architectural plans, the contractor notices that a dimension shown on one
drawing appears to conflict with a dimension shown on another drawing.
Because the discrepancy could affect material quantities, labor
requirements, and the final cost of the project, the contractor wants to
address the issue before submitting a binding price. What should the
contractor do FIRST?
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A. Select the dimension that produces the lowest estimated project cost
B. Ignore the discrepancy because dimensions on architectural drawings
are normally approximate
C. Request clarification through the appropriate contract communication
procedure before relying on either conflicting dimension
D. Allow the subcontractor performing the work to decide which
dimension should be followed after the contract has been awarded
Answer: C
4.
A commercial contractor is developing a schedule for a project
involving site preparation, excavation, foundations, structural framing,
mechanical installations, electrical installations, interior finishes,
inspections, and final completion. Several activities cannot begin until
preceding activities have been completed, while other activities can
occur simultaneously. The contractor wants to establish a realistic
sequence that identifies activities affecting the overall project
completion date. Which scheduling concept is MOST useful for
identifying the sequence of activities that controls the project's overall
duration?
A. Cash flow projection
B. Critical path method
C. Material procurement log
D. Daily manpower report
Answer: B
5.
A contractor is preparing to hire a subcontractor to perform a significant
portion of the mechanical work on a commercial building. Before
signing the subcontract agreement, the general contractor wants to
ensure that the subcontractor understands the scope of work, schedule
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requirements, payment conditions, insurance requirements, safety
responsibilities, and other obligations that apply to the subcontracted
work. Which approach is MOST appropriate?
A. Use a written subcontract agreement that clearly defines the scope,
responsibilities, payment terms, schedule, insurance, and applicable
contract requirements
B. Depend entirely on a verbal agreement because written subcontracts
are unnecessary when both parties have worked together previously
C. Allow the subcontractor to determine its own scope after work begins
D. Pay the subcontractor the entire contract amount before the work
begins to eliminate future disagreements
Answer: A
6.
A contractor is managing a project where the owner requests an
additional room to be constructed after the original contract has already
been executed. The requested work will require additional labor,
materials, equipment, and time beyond what was included in the original
contract. The contractor wants to make sure the change is properly
documented and that both parties understand how the additional work
will affect the contract. What is the BEST method for handling this
situation?
A. Perform the additional work immediately without documentation
because the owner requested it
B. Document the change through an appropriate written change order or
contract modification before proceeding whenever practical
C. Instruct the subcontractors to complete the additional work without
changing the contract price
D. Wait until final completion and verbally negotiate the additional cost
with the owner
Answer: B
NASCLA ACCREDITED EXAM / NASCLA
ACCREDITED EXAM PREP/ NASCLA ACCREDITED
EXAM PRACTICE ACTUAL EXAM 250 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) AGRADE
1
A contractor who is preparing to perform work under a commercial
construction contract is reviewing the requirements associated with the
NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building
Contractors and wants to ensure that the project is managed in
accordance with applicable construction practices, contractual
obligations, safety requirements, and generally accepted business
procedures. During the planning stage, the contractor discovers that the
project documents contain architectural drawings, specifications,
addenda, contract conditions, and other documents that may affect the
scope and cost of the work. Before beginning construction, which action
would be MOST appropriate for the contractor to take in order to
establish a clear understanding of the work that is required and reduce
the likelihood of disputes caused by overlooked requirements?
A. Begin construction immediately and resolve inconsistencies between
the drawings and specifications after the affected work has been
completed
B. Carefully review the complete contract documents, including
drawings, specifications, addenda, and applicable contract conditions,
before commencing the work
C. Rely exclusively on verbal instructions provided by the owner
because the owner is ultimately responsible for determining the project
requirements
D. Allow each subcontractor to interpret the contract documents
independently without requiring coordination between the different
trades
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Answer: B
A general contractor has been awarded a construction project and is
preparing a detailed estimate before finalizing the project budget. The
contractor knows that an accurate estimate must account for much more
than the direct cost of materials and labor because the project will also
involve supervision, equipment, temporary facilities, insurance, permits,
administrative expenses, and other costs that are necessary for
successfully completing the work. Which of the following represents the
BEST approach when preparing a comprehensive construction estimate
for the project?
A. Include only material costs because labor and overhead can be
calculated after construction begins
B. Estimate only the subcontractor prices and assume that all other
project expenses will be absorbed by the contractor
C. Identify quantities and direct costs while also accounting for labor,
equipment, subcontractors, overhead, permits, insurance, and other
applicable project expenses
D. Use the lowest available material prices without considering waste,
delivery, labor productivity, or project-specific conditions
Answer: C
3.
A contractor is reviewing a set of construction drawings before
submitting a bid for a building project. While examining the
architectural plans, the contractor notices that a dimension shown on one
drawing appears to conflict with a dimension shown on another drawing.
Because the discrepancy could affect material quantities, labor
requirements, and the final cost of the project, the contractor wants to
address the issue before submitting a binding price. What should the
contractor do FIRST?
,3
A. Select the dimension that produces the lowest estimated project cost
B. Ignore the discrepancy because dimensions on architectural drawings
are normally approximate
C. Request clarification through the appropriate contract communication
procedure before relying on either conflicting dimension
D. Allow the subcontractor performing the work to decide which
dimension should be followed after the contract has been awarded
Answer: C
4.
A commercial contractor is developing a schedule for a project
involving site preparation, excavation, foundations, structural framing,
mechanical installations, electrical installations, interior finishes,
inspections, and final completion. Several activities cannot begin until
preceding activities have been completed, while other activities can
occur simultaneously. The contractor wants to establish a realistic
sequence that identifies activities affecting the overall project
completion date. Which scheduling concept is MOST useful for
identifying the sequence of activities that controls the project's overall
duration?
A. Cash flow projection
B. Critical path method
C. Material procurement log
D. Daily manpower report
Answer: B
5.
A contractor is preparing to hire a subcontractor to perform a significant
portion of the mechanical work on a commercial building. Before
signing the subcontract agreement, the general contractor wants to
ensure that the subcontractor understands the scope of work, schedule
, 4
requirements, payment conditions, insurance requirements, safety
responsibilities, and other obligations that apply to the subcontracted
work. Which approach is MOST appropriate?
A. Use a written subcontract agreement that clearly defines the scope,
responsibilities, payment terms, schedule, insurance, and applicable
contract requirements
B. Depend entirely on a verbal agreement because written subcontracts
are unnecessary when both parties have worked together previously
C. Allow the subcontractor to determine its own scope after work begins
D. Pay the subcontractor the entire contract amount before the work
begins to eliminate future disagreements
Answer: A
6.
A contractor is managing a project where the owner requests an
additional room to be constructed after the original contract has already
been executed. The requested work will require additional labor,
materials, equipment, and time beyond what was included in the original
contract. The contractor wants to make sure the change is properly
documented and that both parties understand how the additional work
will affect the contract. What is the BEST method for handling this
situation?
A. Perform the additional work immediately without documentation
because the owner requested it
B. Document the change through an appropriate written change order or
contract modification before proceeding whenever practical
C. Instruct the subcontractors to complete the additional work without
changing the contract price
D. Wait until final completion and verbally negotiate the additional cost
with the owner
Answer: B
