CDT Exam Prep 1-4 Graded A+ 2024
A disadvantage of using standardized agreement forms is:
A. Familiarity of the forms.
B. Uniformity of terminology.
C. Legal precedents interpreting the documents.
D. May not meet specific project requirements.
E. Recognized customs resulting from longtime use. - ANSWER-D
A project's "life cycle" includes all of the following EXCEPT?
A. Planning/Design.
B. Financing.
C. Construction.
D. Evaluation.
E. Demolition. - ANSWER-B
All of the following are correct regarding procurement documents EXCEPT:
A. Include all necessary procurement requirements.
B. May include Owner-supplied bid forms.
C. Become part of contract for construction.
D. Identify other information available to bidders, such as land surveys. - ANSWER-C
As part of the _________, the Agreement is considered a Contract Document:
A. Contract Conditions.
B. Contract Forms.
C. Bidding Requirements.
D. Specifications. - ANSWER-B
Bidding documents are considered legal documents?
▪ True.
▪ False. - ANSWER-False
BIM-4D Cadd Models include:
A.Specifications and product Data
B.Material costs to generate cost estimates
C.Time and Money Aspects of Building components
D.Construction phasing, sequencing, and scheduling - ANSWER-D
Building are the source of nearly 40% of US energy use, and a primary source of
environmental risks:
T or F - ANSWER-T
,Codes governing commercial construction and residential construction are different?
▪ True.
▪ False. - ANSWER-True
Division 01 sections:
A. Are the same as special conditions.
B. Are part of the procurement documents.
C. Are written in a narrative style as part of the conditions of the contract.
D. Expand and cross reference the conditions of the contract in all cases.
E. None of the Above.
F. All of the above. - ANSWER-D
During the Planning/Pre-Design stage, the A/E may be retained to:
A. Develop outline specifications.
B. Describe the character of the mechanical system.
C. Prepare renderings.
D.Assist in financial feasibility studies - ANSWER-D
During which project phase does the A/E review the Owner's program and budget
requirements and suggest alternative approaches?
A. Planning/Pre-Design.
B. Design.
C. Bidding/Negotiation.
D. Construction.
E. Post-Construction. - ANSWER-B
Green building, as defined by the EPA, is the practice of creating structures and using
processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a
building's life-cycle from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance,
renovation and deconstruction. This practice expands and complements the classical
building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort. Green building is
also known as a sustainable or high performance building.
A.True.
B.False. - ANSWER-T
In 1964, the term "Project Manual" was introduced by the:
A. American Bar Association.
B. American Institute of Architects.
C. Construction Specifications Institute.
D. Department of Defense. - ANSWER-B
nA cost-plus fee may include:
, A. Cost of materials plus and additional fee of overhead and profit. B. A GMP. C.
Shared Savings. D. Incentives for early completion. E. All of the above. - ANSWER-E
nA limitation of the design-build project delivery method is that the Owner is less
involved in the project design, including for example material selection.
A. True.
B. False. - ANSWER-T
nA requirement set by authority, custom or general consensus (vast body of knowledge)
which is established as an accepted criteria is called a:
A. Building code
B. Reference standard
C. Quality control standard
D. Specification master - ANSWER-B
nA requirement set by authority, custom or general consensus which is established as
an accepted criteria is called a:
A. Building code.
B. Reference Standard.
C. Quality Control Standard.
D. Specification master. - ANSWER-B
nA sustainable approach to facility design and construction involves considering the big
picture of human impact on, and the future of, the planet when making project-specific
decisions. It is therefore fundamental to responsible practice. :
A. True.
B. False. - ANSWER-T
nA typical site studies often include:
A. Environmental issues
B. Hazardous material
C. Subsurface conditions
D. Archeological Surveys
E. Other governments (Native Peoples)
F. A site survey
G. A, C, D, and E
H. All of the above except F
I. All of the above - ANSWER-I
nAddenda are used to:
A. Modify the procurement documents before award of the contract.
B. Modify the contract documents after award of the contract.
C. Modify drawings and specifications only.
D. Formalize verbal instruction given on the job. - ANSWER-A
nAdministrative and procedural requirements and temporary facilities are specified in:
A disadvantage of using standardized agreement forms is:
A. Familiarity of the forms.
B. Uniformity of terminology.
C. Legal precedents interpreting the documents.
D. May not meet specific project requirements.
E. Recognized customs resulting from longtime use. - ANSWER-D
A project's "life cycle" includes all of the following EXCEPT?
A. Planning/Design.
B. Financing.
C. Construction.
D. Evaluation.
E. Demolition. - ANSWER-B
All of the following are correct regarding procurement documents EXCEPT:
A. Include all necessary procurement requirements.
B. May include Owner-supplied bid forms.
C. Become part of contract for construction.
D. Identify other information available to bidders, such as land surveys. - ANSWER-C
As part of the _________, the Agreement is considered a Contract Document:
A. Contract Conditions.
B. Contract Forms.
C. Bidding Requirements.
D. Specifications. - ANSWER-B
Bidding documents are considered legal documents?
▪ True.
▪ False. - ANSWER-False
BIM-4D Cadd Models include:
A.Specifications and product Data
B.Material costs to generate cost estimates
C.Time and Money Aspects of Building components
D.Construction phasing, sequencing, and scheduling - ANSWER-D
Building are the source of nearly 40% of US energy use, and a primary source of
environmental risks:
T or F - ANSWER-T
,Codes governing commercial construction and residential construction are different?
▪ True.
▪ False. - ANSWER-True
Division 01 sections:
A. Are the same as special conditions.
B. Are part of the procurement documents.
C. Are written in a narrative style as part of the conditions of the contract.
D. Expand and cross reference the conditions of the contract in all cases.
E. None of the Above.
F. All of the above. - ANSWER-D
During the Planning/Pre-Design stage, the A/E may be retained to:
A. Develop outline specifications.
B. Describe the character of the mechanical system.
C. Prepare renderings.
D.Assist in financial feasibility studies - ANSWER-D
During which project phase does the A/E review the Owner's program and budget
requirements and suggest alternative approaches?
A. Planning/Pre-Design.
B. Design.
C. Bidding/Negotiation.
D. Construction.
E. Post-Construction. - ANSWER-B
Green building, as defined by the EPA, is the practice of creating structures and using
processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a
building's life-cycle from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance,
renovation and deconstruction. This practice expands and complements the classical
building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort. Green building is
also known as a sustainable or high performance building.
A.True.
B.False. - ANSWER-T
In 1964, the term "Project Manual" was introduced by the:
A. American Bar Association.
B. American Institute of Architects.
C. Construction Specifications Institute.
D. Department of Defense. - ANSWER-B
nA cost-plus fee may include:
, A. Cost of materials plus and additional fee of overhead and profit. B. A GMP. C.
Shared Savings. D. Incentives for early completion. E. All of the above. - ANSWER-E
nA limitation of the design-build project delivery method is that the Owner is less
involved in the project design, including for example material selection.
A. True.
B. False. - ANSWER-T
nA requirement set by authority, custom or general consensus (vast body of knowledge)
which is established as an accepted criteria is called a:
A. Building code
B. Reference standard
C. Quality control standard
D. Specification master - ANSWER-B
nA requirement set by authority, custom or general consensus which is established as
an accepted criteria is called a:
A. Building code.
B. Reference Standard.
C. Quality Control Standard.
D. Specification master. - ANSWER-B
nA sustainable approach to facility design and construction involves considering the big
picture of human impact on, and the future of, the planet when making project-specific
decisions. It is therefore fundamental to responsible practice. :
A. True.
B. False. - ANSWER-T
nA typical site studies often include:
A. Environmental issues
B. Hazardous material
C. Subsurface conditions
D. Archeological Surveys
E. Other governments (Native Peoples)
F. A site survey
G. A, C, D, and E
H. All of the above except F
I. All of the above - ANSWER-I
nAddenda are used to:
A. Modify the procurement documents before award of the contract.
B. Modify the contract documents after award of the contract.
C. Modify drawings and specifications only.
D. Formalize verbal instruction given on the job. - ANSWER-A
nAdministrative and procedural requirements and temporary facilities are specified in:
