CDT exam, TOPI CDT ,Complete Discussions and Replies,1st EDITION 2025 .FRESHLY

1. The method of computation of Contractor's overhead and profits for Change Order prices, where both additions and deletions are involved, is found in the: a) Agreement. b) Conditions of the Contract. c) Division 01. d) Instructions to Bidders. - answer-b) Conditions of the Contract. 2. General Requirements are part of: a) Supplementary Conditions. b) Bidding Requirements. c) Specifications. d) Summary of Work. - answer-c) Specifications. 3. The three essential considerations in the evaluation of a product are: a) Requirements, Criteria, and Tests. b) Costs, Maintenance, and Installation. c) Life Cycle Cost, Installation Cost, and Maintenance Cost. d) Case studies, Failures, and Problems. - answer-a) Requirements, Criteria, and Tests. 4. Whose responsibility is it to furnish the Shop Drawings? a) The Architect/Engineer b) The Contractor c) The Owner d) The Subcontractor - answer-b) The Contractor 5. The division of the Work among multiple prime Contracts is described in: a) Instructions to Bidders. b) Supplementary Conditions. c) Division 01. d) Special Conditions. - answer-c) Division 01. 6. During the Project Conception 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) Assist in financial feasibility studies 7. What is the main purpose of MasterFormat? a) for scheduling, value management, recording of design data and managing costs. b) used during the planning stage of a project. c) to organize the Project Manual, reference keynotes and detailed cost estimates. d) when there is a standardized need for information to appear upon each page of a project manual. - answer-c) to organize the Project Manual, reference keynotes and detailed cost estimates. 8. The person who becomes secondarily liable for another's debt or performance is called the: a) Guarantee b) Warrantor c) Guarantor d) Warrantee - answer-c) Guarantor 9. Integrated projects are distinguished by all of the following characteristics except: a) Development of virtual project model through input from a collaborative team b) Trust-based collaboration between project team members c) Maximized efficiency through design, fabrication, and construction d) "Just as needed" team involvement to reduce owner's pre-construction expenses - answer-d) "Just as needed" team involvement to reduce owner's pre-construction expenses 10. Outline Specifications are written for a) only Divisions 02-14 where actual products are discussed b) Divisions 01-49 c) only Divisions 01-14 (excluding mechanical and electrical) d) the exclusive use of the A/E - answer-b) Divisions 01-49 11. An example of a MasterFormat Level 3 specification Section is: a) 05 00 00 Metals. b) 05 20 00 Metal Joists. c) 05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing. d) 05 21 19 Open Web Steel Joist Framing. - answer-d) 05 21 19 Open Web Steel Joist Framing. 12. What activities take place in the Project Conception Stage? a) The engineers develop the mechanical and electrical systems. b) The site is selected and the demolition is done. c) Feasibility studies and budget is set. d) The program is evaluated and the engineers are selected. - answer-c) Feasibility studies and budget is set. 13. The document recommended to organize preliminary construction information into a standard order on the basis of systems and assemblies is: a) MasterFormat b) Uniformat c) Outline Specifications d) Project Manual - answer-b) Uniformat 14. All design and construction drawings can be classified as one of two types of views: a) Numeric and graphic. b) Vertical and horizontal. c) Scaled and nonscaled. d) Exterior and interior. - answer-c) Scaled and nonscaled. 15. Substitution requirements and procedures during bidding a) Are not allowed under most public bidding statutes. b) Are modified by the Supplementary Conditions. c) Are stated in the Instructions to Bidders. d) Are provided by requests by telephone. - answer-c) Are stated in the Instructions to Bidders. 16. Submittal requirements for Mechanical and Electrical work are specified in: a) General Conditions b) Supplementary Conditions c) Division 01 d) Division 22 and 26 - answer-c) Division 01 17. The Procurement Requirements are a) a part of the Procurement Documents, but not the Contract Documents. b) a part of the Contract Documents. c) a part of the Procurement Documents but not the Project Manual. d) in the same part as the Contract Modifications. - answer-a) a part of the Procurement Documents, but not the Contract Documents. 18. Since he or she is most familiar with a product, the manufacturer's representative should: a) Write the specification section. b) Review the specification section. c) Supply accurate information to the A/E d) Not be consulted in order to avoid a conflict of interest. - answer-c) Supply accurate information to the A/E 19. Which of the following requires a Change Order? a) Extension of bid date. b) Modification of the Work. c) Revision of Bidding Documents affecting construction cost. d) Revision of Bidding Documents affecting completion time. - answer-b) Modification of the Work. 20. Experienced owners may require project teams to utilize integrated project delivery based upon: a) Increased coordination of construction documentation. b) Desire Greater prefabrication opportunities. c) Optimized site utilization. d) All of the above. - answer-d) All of the above. 21. The Conditions of the Contract include a) Contract Forms, General Conditions, and Supplementary Conditions. b) General Conditions and Supplementary Conditions. c) General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, and Division 01. d) Documents within the project manual, except the Bidding Requirements. - answer-b) General Conditions and Supplementary Conditions. 22. The mood that is recommended for specifications is: a) The imperative mood b) The indicative mood c) The symbolic mood d) None of the above - answer-a) The imperative mood 23. During the bid phase, substitutions may be proposed by: a) Prime Bidders only b) Subcontractors only c) Bidders and sub-bidders d) Contractors and Subcontractors only - answer-c) Bidders and sub-bidders 24. What are the three components of project design team coordination? a) Duplication, omissions and discrepancies b) Division One, Division Two and Division Three c) General, Products and Execution d) Organization, Execution and Quality Assurance - answer-d) Organization, Execution and Quality Assurance 25. The burden of performance is assumed by whom when a descriptive specification is used? a) Manufacturer b) Contractor c) Architect/Engineer d) Owner - answer-c) Architect/Engineer 26. Which of the following is TRUE concerning application of integrated project delivery? a) Mutual benefit and reward, and because of early involvement, compensation based on the value added and what's best for the project. b) Collaborative team effort reduces planning and design expenses. c) Determination of liability for decisions is generally made by the team leader in order to reduce arbitration expenses. d) Technologies such as data exchange protocols evolve on a phase-by-phase basis. - answer-a) Mutual benefit and reward, and because of early involvement, compensation based on the value added and what's best for the project. 27. The construction subcontracts a) are the contracts between the owner and the contractor. b) are the contracts between the owner and the construction manager. c) are the contracts between the contractor and the A/E. d) are the contracts between the contractor and the subcontractors. - answer-d) are the contracts between the contractor and the subcontractors. 28. Owner occupancy of the premises during construction: a) Should not be specified in section covering temporary facilities b) Is specified in Section 01 10 00 Summary. c) Is not a concern of the specifier. d) Precludes Contractor's use of existing facilities such as stairs, elevators and sanitary facilities. - answer-b) Is specified in Section 01 10 00 Summary. 29. The Invitation to Bid: a) contains detailed requirements for submittal of bids. b) legally defines the Contract Documents for a project. c) is designed to attract qualified bidders. d) includes the Instructions to Bidders and the Bid Forms. - answer-c) is designed to attract qualified bidders. 30. During the bidding process: a) Bids may be discussed before the set time of their opening b) Subcontractors may not use Bid Depositories c) The Contractor should expect his potential Subcontractors to review those plans available in plan rooms. d) The bidder should be allowed to withdraw his bid before the specified time for receipt of bids. - answer-d) The bidder should be allowed to withdraw his bid before the specified time for receipt of bids. 31. Which of the following is considered as part of the specifications? a) General Conditions b) Supplementary Conditions c) Division 02-19 Facility Construction d) All of the above - answer-c) Division 02-19 Facility Construction 32. The preprinted General Conditions are modified by: a) additional General Conditions. b) Supplementary Conditions. c) Supplementary General Conditions. d) Special Conditions. - answer-b) Supplementary Conditions. 33. Master Format 2004/2010 is based upon: a) A five digit numbering system b) A six and eight digit numbering system c) An alpha numeric numbering system d) A system using not more than two decimal places to aid in filing an project identification - answer-b) A six and eight digit numbering system 34. Which of the following changes to the Contract Documents must be signed by Owner? a) Proposal Requests. b) Conditions. c) Change Orders. d) Special Orders. - answer-c) Change Orders. 35. The correct title for Division 10 is: a) Accessories b) Specialties c) Equipment d) Special Construction - answer-b) Specialties 36. "Section drawings" are cut vertically through and perpendicular to project materials to: a) Show water-tight construction b) Show their detailed arrangement c) Show which surfaces are to be finished d) Show Contractor what finished project is to look like - answer-b) Show their detailed arrangement 37. MasterFormat provides a standard system for: a) Numbering and titling Section paragraphs. b) Assigning Work to Subcontractors or trades. c) Titling and arranging Project Manuals. d) Establishing construction sequence. - answer-c) Titling and arranging Project Manuals.