1. What is typically the role of an architect in a construction
project?
• A) To manage day-to-day operations of the construction site
• B) To supervise the project’s budget and finances
• C) To design the building and provide plans for construction
• D) To hire subcontractors and labor
• Answer: C) To design the building and provide plans for
construction
• Rationale: The architect is responsible for designing the
building and providing blueprints and plans, but they do not
manage construction activities directly.
2. What is "commencement of work" typically defined as in a
construction contract?
• A) The date the contract is signed
• B) The day materials are delivered to the site
• C) The start date of construction activities on the site
• D) The day the final payment is made
• Answer: C) The start date of construction activities on the
site
,• Rationale: "Commencement of work" is typically defined as
the day construction activities begin on the project site, marking
the official start of the contract.
3. What is a contractor’s responsibility if the worksite experiences
a safety violation?
• A) Ignore the violation if no injuries occur
• B) Correct the violation immediately and report it to
authorities
• C) Only notify the workers about the violation
• D) Delegate the task to the subcontractor in charge
• Answer: B) Correct the violation immediately and report it to
authorities
• Rationale: Contractors must take responsibility for ensuring
the site is safe, addressing violations promptly, and reporting
issues as necessary to comply with safety regulations.
4. Which of the following is considered an ethical practice for
contractors when bidding for a project?
• A) Bidding below the cost to undercut competitors
• B) Including hidden fees to increase final cost
• C) Accurately estimating costs and timelines based on
experience
• D) Offering substantial kickbacks to secure contracts
, • Answer: C) Accurately estimating costs and timelines based
on experience
• Rationale: Ethical bidding involves providing accurate, fair,
and transparent estimates that reflect the true scope and cost of
the work.
5. Which of the following is the primary responsibility of a
contractor when working on a construction project?
• A) To minimize project costs as much as possible
• B) To ensure the project is completed on time and within
budget
• C) To guarantee the success of the project
• D) To meet the legal requirements for all workers
• Answer: B) To ensure the project is completed on time and
within budget
• Rationale: A contractor's primary responsibility is to ensure
that the project is completed on time and within the stipulated
budget, while also adhering to safety, legal, and quality standards.
6. Which of the following best describes a "construction change
directive" (CCD)?
• A) A document used to cancel the contract
• B) A directive from the architect to change the scope of work
without a signed change order
project?
• A) To manage day-to-day operations of the construction site
• B) To supervise the project’s budget and finances
• C) To design the building and provide plans for construction
• D) To hire subcontractors and labor
• Answer: C) To design the building and provide plans for
construction
• Rationale: The architect is responsible for designing the
building and providing blueprints and plans, but they do not
manage construction activities directly.
2. What is "commencement of work" typically defined as in a
construction contract?
• A) The date the contract is signed
• B) The day materials are delivered to the site
• C) The start date of construction activities on the site
• D) The day the final payment is made
• Answer: C) The start date of construction activities on the
site
,• Rationale: "Commencement of work" is typically defined as
the day construction activities begin on the project site, marking
the official start of the contract.
3. What is a contractor’s responsibility if the worksite experiences
a safety violation?
• A) Ignore the violation if no injuries occur
• B) Correct the violation immediately and report it to
authorities
• C) Only notify the workers about the violation
• D) Delegate the task to the subcontractor in charge
• Answer: B) Correct the violation immediately and report it to
authorities
• Rationale: Contractors must take responsibility for ensuring
the site is safe, addressing violations promptly, and reporting
issues as necessary to comply with safety regulations.
4. Which of the following is considered an ethical practice for
contractors when bidding for a project?
• A) Bidding below the cost to undercut competitors
• B) Including hidden fees to increase final cost
• C) Accurately estimating costs and timelines based on
experience
• D) Offering substantial kickbacks to secure contracts
, • Answer: C) Accurately estimating costs and timelines based
on experience
• Rationale: Ethical bidding involves providing accurate, fair,
and transparent estimates that reflect the true scope and cost of
the work.
5. Which of the following is the primary responsibility of a
contractor when working on a construction project?
• A) To minimize project costs as much as possible
• B) To ensure the project is completed on time and within
budget
• C) To guarantee the success of the project
• D) To meet the legal requirements for all workers
• Answer: B) To ensure the project is completed on time and
within budget
• Rationale: A contractor's primary responsibility is to ensure
that the project is completed on time and within the stipulated
budget, while also adhering to safety, legal, and quality standards.
6. Which of the following best describes a "construction change
directive" (CCD)?
• A) A document used to cancel the contract
• B) A directive from the architect to change the scope of work
without a signed change order
