COSC 153 Exam 3 LATEST UPDATE 2024
CORRECT 100%
How does the contractor receive clarification from the architect regarding details of the design? -
ANSWER An RFI, Addenda, Change order request, Submittal approvals
What is the purpose of a submittal? - ANSWER Product Data
Product Sample
Color Options
Product literature
T/F: The purpose of a shop drawing is to supplement the contract documents? - ANSWER True
What is the name of the document that establishes the template for measuring work progress as it
relates to requests for payment? - ANSWER Schedule of values
Liquidated damages are assessed in _______? - ANSWER Time
What is retainage? - ANSWER money held back from contractors to encourage the completion of a
project and is deducted from each billing per the schedule of values
What of the following is not a form of dispute resolution? - ANSWER mediation, minitrial, arbitration
What should a site logistics plan should include? - ANSWER Site Location and Access
Location of temporary field offices
Security Measures for Construction
Traffic Routes
, Which construction software will provide schedule analytics? - ANSWER Smart PM
T/F: A mock up is part of the building. - ANSWER False
What is a back charge? - ANSWER Amount charged for work performed not per plans and specifications
Charges for work failed to complete
Charges for damages to others work
T/F: The SWPPP purpose is to control soil erosion. - ANSWER True
T/F: Construction results in 60% of all waste in the North America. - ANSWER False, it is about 40%
Identify environmental issues that might interfere with the project schedule and cause un-expected
delays on the job. - ANSWER Wetlands
Endangered Species
Archaeological finds
Identify the factors that can negatively impact construction productivity. - ANSWER crowded workspace
poor coordination
poorly trained workforce
T/F: "Just-in-time" deliveries focuses on planning for materials and equipment to arrive, be unloaded,
and set in place. - ANSWER True
Identify three issues that the superintendent must be concerned with when trying to manage
construction operations. Which of the following apply? - ANSWER Jobsite Safety
Subcontractor coordination
Material and equipment deliveries
CORRECT 100%
How does the contractor receive clarification from the architect regarding details of the design? -
ANSWER An RFI, Addenda, Change order request, Submittal approvals
What is the purpose of a submittal? - ANSWER Product Data
Product Sample
Color Options
Product literature
T/F: The purpose of a shop drawing is to supplement the contract documents? - ANSWER True
What is the name of the document that establishes the template for measuring work progress as it
relates to requests for payment? - ANSWER Schedule of values
Liquidated damages are assessed in _______? - ANSWER Time
What is retainage? - ANSWER money held back from contractors to encourage the completion of a
project and is deducted from each billing per the schedule of values
What of the following is not a form of dispute resolution? - ANSWER mediation, minitrial, arbitration
What should a site logistics plan should include? - ANSWER Site Location and Access
Location of temporary field offices
Security Measures for Construction
Traffic Routes
, Which construction software will provide schedule analytics? - ANSWER Smart PM
T/F: A mock up is part of the building. - ANSWER False
What is a back charge? - ANSWER Amount charged for work performed not per plans and specifications
Charges for work failed to complete
Charges for damages to others work
T/F: The SWPPP purpose is to control soil erosion. - ANSWER True
T/F: Construction results in 60% of all waste in the North America. - ANSWER False, it is about 40%
Identify environmental issues that might interfere with the project schedule and cause un-expected
delays on the job. - ANSWER Wetlands
Endangered Species
Archaeological finds
Identify the factors that can negatively impact construction productivity. - ANSWER crowded workspace
poor coordination
poorly trained workforce
T/F: "Just-in-time" deliveries focuses on planning for materials and equipment to arrive, be unloaded,
and set in place. - ANSWER True
Identify three issues that the superintendent must be concerned with when trying to manage
construction operations. Which of the following apply? - ANSWER Jobsite Safety
Subcontractor coordination
Material and equipment deliveries
