Con 367 Exam 3 With
Complete Solution
In case of ambiguity in the contract language, the intent of the contract will
generally be interpreted against the party who drafted the contract. -
ANSWER True
A majority of contractor claims and disputes arise out of poorly drafted or
ambiguous contract documents. - ANSWER True
Generally, the Contractor needs to stop all of its operations and not perform
any work on the project until its claim is resolved. - ANSWER False
Which of the following is a delay caused by the Contractor? - ANSWER
Inadequate coordination of the subcontractors
Which of the following terms is not a type of acceleration as used for the
construction projects? - ANSWER Instant acceleration
According to the supplemental reading, even the best trained and
experienced construction lawyer needs a significant amount of input from
, his/her client to prepare a construction case. - ANSWER True
Weather conditions that delay a project are always excusable and
compensable. - ANSWER False
Which of the following is not a delay type (for construction projects)? -
ANSWER Expected delay
In the contracts where the Contractor waives any rights to impact costs
(resulting from the change orders), the Contractor typically tries to recover
the impact costs through the claims process. - ANSWER True
If there is a conflict between two different provisions of a written agreement,
the courts will rule that the more specific term should govern over the
general term. - ANSWER True
.
One of the differences between arbitration and mediation is that a mediator
has the final power of decision whereas an arbitrator does not. - ANSWER
False
According to the Supplementary Reading 1 entitled "Things that you Should
Complete Solution
In case of ambiguity in the contract language, the intent of the contract will
generally be interpreted against the party who drafted the contract. -
ANSWER True
A majority of contractor claims and disputes arise out of poorly drafted or
ambiguous contract documents. - ANSWER True
Generally, the Contractor needs to stop all of its operations and not perform
any work on the project until its claim is resolved. - ANSWER False
Which of the following is a delay caused by the Contractor? - ANSWER
Inadequate coordination of the subcontractors
Which of the following terms is not a type of acceleration as used for the
construction projects? - ANSWER Instant acceleration
According to the supplemental reading, even the best trained and
experienced construction lawyer needs a significant amount of input from
, his/her client to prepare a construction case. - ANSWER True
Weather conditions that delay a project are always excusable and
compensable. - ANSWER False
Which of the following is not a delay type (for construction projects)? -
ANSWER Expected delay
In the contracts where the Contractor waives any rights to impact costs
(resulting from the change orders), the Contractor typically tries to recover
the impact costs through the claims process. - ANSWER True
If there is a conflict between two different provisions of a written agreement,
the courts will rule that the more specific term should govern over the
general term. - ANSWER True
.
One of the differences between arbitration and mediation is that a mediator
has the final power of decision whereas an arbitrator does not. - ANSWER
False
According to the Supplementary Reading 1 entitled "Things that you Should
