RTPM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE ANSWERS
2024-2025
Accreditation
Formal process to recognize an institution as meeting certain predetermined criteria.
Addendum
Additional requirements to published document.
Bid Forms
Documentation the bidder will submit to the owner or contacting agent
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Individuals responsible for enforcement of local codes
Bidders Conference
Meeting by issuer of RFQ or RFP to review and address any questions
Bidding Documents
Issued to provide the information needed to bid on the project
Code
Set of regulations devised to ensure safety in the installation and usage of materials
,Confined Space
An area that a worker can enter and work within however it has limited entrance or exit
and is not intended for a human to remain inside of constantly
Construction Manager
Employed by the owner to take charge and supervise the work
Consultant
Professional providing services to the design team headed by an architect who has
engaging contract with the client
Contingency
Contingency Allowance
A sum of money held in reserve to pay for unexpected expenses that may be incurred
during a project.
Contract Documents
, Documents that together set forth the requirements of the contract and become legally
enforceable when the agreement is signed
De Facto Standard
An informal standard resulting from popular acceptance of a product or practice
Design Intent
A detailed description of the ideas defined by the building owner to be important
Design Specification
Document that defines a set of goals w/ specific performance and design parameters
Design Drawings
Drawings show location of work required in relation to other required elements as well
as quantity and size. Should be drawn to scale
Emergency Preparedness Plan
Written plan of action for coordinating the response of an organization in the event of a
disaster
Field Order (FO)
Work changes that are minor in nature when the changes do not involve a change in
contract price or contract time
Fire Break
Installed along a cable or within a cable pathway other than a fire barrier.
Firestop
Installed in a penetration to prevent the passage of fire, temperature and gases of
2024-2025
Accreditation
Formal process to recognize an institution as meeting certain predetermined criteria.
Addendum
Additional requirements to published document.
Bid Forms
Documentation the bidder will submit to the owner or contacting agent
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Individuals responsible for enforcement of local codes
Bidders Conference
Meeting by issuer of RFQ or RFP to review and address any questions
Bidding Documents
Issued to provide the information needed to bid on the project
Code
Set of regulations devised to ensure safety in the installation and usage of materials
,Confined Space
An area that a worker can enter and work within however it has limited entrance or exit
and is not intended for a human to remain inside of constantly
Construction Manager
Employed by the owner to take charge and supervise the work
Consultant
Professional providing services to the design team headed by an architect who has
engaging contract with the client
Contingency
Contingency Allowance
A sum of money held in reserve to pay for unexpected expenses that may be incurred
during a project.
Contract Documents
, Documents that together set forth the requirements of the contract and become legally
enforceable when the agreement is signed
De Facto Standard
An informal standard resulting from popular acceptance of a product or practice
Design Intent
A detailed description of the ideas defined by the building owner to be important
Design Specification
Document that defines a set of goals w/ specific performance and design parameters
Design Drawings
Drawings show location of work required in relation to other required elements as well
as quantity and size. Should be drawn to scale
Emergency Preparedness Plan
Written plan of action for coordinating the response of an organization in the event of a
disaster
Field Order (FO)
Work changes that are minor in nature when the changes do not involve a change in
contract price or contract time
Fire Break
Installed along a cable or within a cable pathway other than a fire barrier.
Firestop
Installed in a penetration to prevent the passage of fire, temperature and gases of
