TCM 226 Exam1 Questions Complete
with Answers
How are submittals used on the jobsite? List and briefly explain at least four (4) different uses. Briefly
explain the process (from very beginning to very end) of getting a submittal approved. - Answer-1.
Submittals can be used to show certain parts of the project in greater detail, so as to provide clarity
2. Can be used to show how particular materials will perform
3. Can be used to show that materials conform to the specs
4. Can be used to acquire bits of material that will be used on-site to determine is substitution is needed
and therefore potentially start the change order process
Process:
Supplier prepares submittal for sub --> Supplier transmits submittal to sub --> Sub reviews submittal -->
Sub transmits submittal to GC --> GC reviews submittal --> GC transmits submittal to A/E --> A/E checks
for final review
OR
Supplier prepares submittal for GC --> Supplier transmits submittal to GC --> GC reviews submittal --> GC
transmits submittal to A/E --> A/E checks for final review
Which of the following parties to the construction process is typically responsible for scheduling and
paying for necessary inspections?
, A. Owner
B. Contractor
C. Architect
D. Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
E. None of the above - Answer-Contractor
Project administration software should NOT include the following feature(s):
A. Access and retrieval capabilities
B. Flexibility
C. Security features
D. Anonymous commenting
E. Networking capabilities - Answer-Anonymous commenting
True/False:
When handling jobsite material, a good rule of thumb is always to move material with the least
expensive labor possible. - Answer-True
"All project related functions between parties to a contract" is the definition of:
A. Project Coordination
B. Project Management
C. Project Administration
D. Contract Administration
E. None of the above - Answer-Project Administration
with Answers
How are submittals used on the jobsite? List and briefly explain at least four (4) different uses. Briefly
explain the process (from very beginning to very end) of getting a submittal approved. - Answer-1.
Submittals can be used to show certain parts of the project in greater detail, so as to provide clarity
2. Can be used to show how particular materials will perform
3. Can be used to show that materials conform to the specs
4. Can be used to acquire bits of material that will be used on-site to determine is substitution is needed
and therefore potentially start the change order process
Process:
Supplier prepares submittal for sub --> Supplier transmits submittal to sub --> Sub reviews submittal -->
Sub transmits submittal to GC --> GC reviews submittal --> GC transmits submittal to A/E --> A/E checks
for final review
OR
Supplier prepares submittal for GC --> Supplier transmits submittal to GC --> GC reviews submittal --> GC
transmits submittal to A/E --> A/E checks for final review
Which of the following parties to the construction process is typically responsible for scheduling and
paying for necessary inspections?
, A. Owner
B. Contractor
C. Architect
D. Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
E. None of the above - Answer-Contractor
Project administration software should NOT include the following feature(s):
A. Access and retrieval capabilities
B. Flexibility
C. Security features
D. Anonymous commenting
E. Networking capabilities - Answer-Anonymous commenting
True/False:
When handling jobsite material, a good rule of thumb is always to move material with the least
expensive labor possible. - Answer-True
"All project related functions between parties to a contract" is the definition of:
A. Project Coordination
B. Project Management
C. Project Administration
D. Contract Administration
E. None of the above - Answer-Project Administration
