CMIT EXAM (200 MULTIPLE CHOICE)
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Question 1.
Under a fixed price or lump sum contract, the contractors can be asked to bid on work based on
partially completed documents (scope bid), or a complete set of drawings and specifications.
True False
ANSWER
True
Question 2.
There are no accepted industry-wide standards or guidelines for determining what is considered to be
reasonable and fair compensation for construction management services.
True False
ANSWER
False
Question 3.
To the extent that a CM assumes the designer's responsibilities for cost estimates, the CM faces the
same liability as similarly situated designers.
True False
ANSWER
True
Question 4.
Sustainable materials are composed of nonrenewable resources.
True False
ANSWER
False
,Question 5.
The contractor is obligated to notify the CM of conflicts, errors and/or discrepancies in the contract
documents.
True False
ANSWER
True
Question 6.
One of the stipulations of the CMAA Code of Professional Ethics is that a CM should charge fees and
expenses that are reasonable.
True False
ANSWER
True
Question 7.
Prior to the workshop it is helpful to have job site interviews with field representatives of the parties.
True False
ANSWER
True
Question 8.
If a designer uses the CMAA A-4 contract document instead of the AIA B132-2009 document, the
designer's exposure to professional liability during the construction phase is reduced.
True False
ANSWER
True
Question 9.
What is the term sometimes used to describe the standard language of the full set of contract
documents? A) Special provisions
B) MasterFormat
C) Boiler plate
D) Contract agreement
ANSWER
C) Boiler plate
,Question 10.
A mini-trial, whether required by contract or agreed to voluntarily, results in a binding decision.
True False
ANSWER
False
Question 11.
There is more than one type of legal relationship that may exist between an owner and the CM.
True False
ANSWER
True
Question 12.
The parties to a contract need to have a ________________ in order to make an accurate economic
judgment as to cost.
A) budget
B) schedule
C) specific project design
D) specific scope statement
ANSWER
D) specific scope statement
Question 13.
The use of a BIM model on a project can lead to faster construction as a result of which of the following
factors?
A) Increased prefabrication
B) Increased changes
C) Reduced claims
D) Reduced design
ANSWER
A) Increased prefabrication
, Question 14.
Arrangements to select a form of alternative dispute resolution can be made by contractual agreement
or at the time a dispute arises.
True False
ANSWER
True
Question 15.
The parties, namely, the owner, the designer, CM, contractor and others, can be described as
stakeholders. True False
ANSWER
True
Question 16.
Most definitions of construction management are similar. However, a contractual definition is not
known until:
A) The legal form of the CM contract is chosen.
B) The specific scope of services to be provided is identified.
C) The relationship of the CM to others and the risks and authority assumed by the parties are clearly
defined.
D) All of the above
ANSWER
D) All of the above
Question 17.
The CM does not have the responsibility to generate and track the project budget.
True False
ANSWER
False
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Question 1.
Under a fixed price or lump sum contract, the contractors can be asked to bid on work based on
partially completed documents (scope bid), or a complete set of drawings and specifications.
True False
ANSWER
True
Question 2.
There are no accepted industry-wide standards or guidelines for determining what is considered to be
reasonable and fair compensation for construction management services.
True False
ANSWER
False
Question 3.
To the extent that a CM assumes the designer's responsibilities for cost estimates, the CM faces the
same liability as similarly situated designers.
True False
ANSWER
True
Question 4.
Sustainable materials are composed of nonrenewable resources.
True False
ANSWER
False
,Question 5.
The contractor is obligated to notify the CM of conflicts, errors and/or discrepancies in the contract
documents.
True False
ANSWER
True
Question 6.
One of the stipulations of the CMAA Code of Professional Ethics is that a CM should charge fees and
expenses that are reasonable.
True False
ANSWER
True
Question 7.
Prior to the workshop it is helpful to have job site interviews with field representatives of the parties.
True False
ANSWER
True
Question 8.
If a designer uses the CMAA A-4 contract document instead of the AIA B132-2009 document, the
designer's exposure to professional liability during the construction phase is reduced.
True False
ANSWER
True
Question 9.
What is the term sometimes used to describe the standard language of the full set of contract
documents? A) Special provisions
B) MasterFormat
C) Boiler plate
D) Contract agreement
ANSWER
C) Boiler plate
,Question 10.
A mini-trial, whether required by contract or agreed to voluntarily, results in a binding decision.
True False
ANSWER
False
Question 11.
There is more than one type of legal relationship that may exist between an owner and the CM.
True False
ANSWER
True
Question 12.
The parties to a contract need to have a ________________ in order to make an accurate economic
judgment as to cost.
A) budget
B) schedule
C) specific project design
D) specific scope statement
ANSWER
D) specific scope statement
Question 13.
The use of a BIM model on a project can lead to faster construction as a result of which of the following
factors?
A) Increased prefabrication
B) Increased changes
C) Reduced claims
D) Reduced design
ANSWER
A) Increased prefabrication
, Question 14.
Arrangements to select a form of alternative dispute resolution can be made by contractual agreement
or at the time a dispute arises.
True False
ANSWER
True
Question 15.
The parties, namely, the owner, the designer, CM, contractor and others, can be described as
stakeholders. True False
ANSWER
True
Question 16.
Most definitions of construction management are similar. However, a contractual definition is not
known until:
A) The legal form of the CM contract is chosen.
B) The specific scope of services to be provided is identified.
C) The relationship of the CM to others and the risks and authority assumed by the parties are clearly
defined.
D) All of the above
ANSWER
D) All of the above
Question 17.
The CM does not have the responsibility to generate and track the project budget.
True False
ANSWER
False
