CQM - C COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|LATEST
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What is the purpose of Construction Quality Management? - (ANSWERS)It ensures that
contractors adhere to project plans, specifications and safety standards. It also verifies that the
completed work meets quality requirements. CQM fosters collaboration between contractors and
government agencies and helps contractors to navigate challenges like technology advancements
and environmental concerns.
Define CQM (Construction Quality Management) - (ANSWERS)It is the performance of tasks,
which ensure that construction is performed according to plans and specifications, on time,
within a defined budget, and a safe work environment. CQM is essential for successful project
execution and client satisfaction.
Partnering relationships are based upon on: - (ANSWERS)It is based upon trust, dedication to
common goals, understanding and assistance to reach each other's individual expectations and
values..
What are the two principal areas of CQM activity? - (ANSWERS)a. CQC (Contractor Quality
Control)
b. QA (Government Quality Assurance)
Define CQC: - (ANSWERS)is to assure that the completed project meets all quality
requirements of the contract.
Define QA: - (ANSWERS)Quality Assurance personnel have the responsibility to require
contractors to maintain the quality specified in the plans and specifications.
What are the benefits of CQM to the contractor? - (ANSWERS)increased profit and production,
better communication, planning, improved organizational skills, and outstanding performance
evaluations to obtain future contracts.
What are the benefits of CQM to the government? - (ANSWERS)work is performed according to
plans and specifications, on time, within a defined budget, easily maintained, and a safe work
environment.
What factors have caused the construction industry to become highly specialized? -
(ANSWERS)The factors that have caused this are the changing market, increased technology
and regulation.
Why are construction projects difficult to manage? - (ANSWERS)· Construction projects are
unique by nature, making standardization difficult.
· Construction operations involve many skills that are nonrepetitive and do not lend themselves
to an assembly line approach
· Construction projects are dependent upon environmental conditions which are beyond the
contractor's control
And subject to varied regulations from numerous government agencies.
, What factors will influence both the Government and the construction industry in the future? -
(ANSWERS)· New government regulations
· Greater degree of influence from the client
· Improvement of QC and QA requirements
· Construction-oriented management information system
Increased contractual requirements for exchange of data in electronic format.
Define Control and Inspection: - (ANSWERS)it is the process by which ongoing and completed
work is examined to ensure that it complies with the contract provisions. While Control is a
continual system of planning future activities to ensure that the work meets the quality standards
of the contract.
What is the difference between INSPECTION and CONTROL? - (ANSWERS)Inspection is
ongoing or "after-the-fact" while control is "preventive."
Who has contractual responsibility for quality control? - (ANSWERS)By the contract, the
responsibility for quality control is vested in the contractor.
Benefits of CQC to the Contractor? - (ANSWERS)Reducing costs by preventing rework and
delays
Increasing profits by delivering quality work that meet customer satisfaction
Improving reputation by demonstrating competence and reliability
Enhancing safety by identifying and eliminating hazards and risks.
Benefits of CQC to the Government? - (ANSWERS)Effective CQC can improve public relations
and client/customer satisfaction when projects are completed on time. QA personnel can take
pride in their role of assuring that the contractor's CQC system is working effectively by
delivering a quality product..
What is the role and responsibilities of the contractor in CQC? - (ANSWERS)The contractor is
required to place a competent representative, the QC Manager, on the site to oversee the CQC
system.
What are the responsibilities of the contractor's QC Manager? - (ANSWERS)a. Controlling the
quality specified in the plans and specifications.
b. Developing and maintaining an effective CQC system.
c. Stopping work.
d. Performance of all control activities and tests
Preparation of acceptable documentation of CQC activities
What are the QA responsibilities of the government? - (ANSWERS)To assure that the specified
standard of workmanship within the limits of the contract are provided.
UPDATE|PROFESSOR VERIFIED
What is the purpose of Construction Quality Management? - (ANSWERS)It ensures that
contractors adhere to project plans, specifications and safety standards. It also verifies that the
completed work meets quality requirements. CQM fosters collaboration between contractors and
government agencies and helps contractors to navigate challenges like technology advancements
and environmental concerns.
Define CQM (Construction Quality Management) - (ANSWERS)It is the performance of tasks,
which ensure that construction is performed according to plans and specifications, on time,
within a defined budget, and a safe work environment. CQM is essential for successful project
execution and client satisfaction.
Partnering relationships are based upon on: - (ANSWERS)It is based upon trust, dedication to
common goals, understanding and assistance to reach each other's individual expectations and
values..
What are the two principal areas of CQM activity? - (ANSWERS)a. CQC (Contractor Quality
Control)
b. QA (Government Quality Assurance)
Define CQC: - (ANSWERS)is to assure that the completed project meets all quality
requirements of the contract.
Define QA: - (ANSWERS)Quality Assurance personnel have the responsibility to require
contractors to maintain the quality specified in the plans and specifications.
What are the benefits of CQM to the contractor? - (ANSWERS)increased profit and production,
better communication, planning, improved organizational skills, and outstanding performance
evaluations to obtain future contracts.
What are the benefits of CQM to the government? - (ANSWERS)work is performed according to
plans and specifications, on time, within a defined budget, easily maintained, and a safe work
environment.
What factors have caused the construction industry to become highly specialized? -
(ANSWERS)The factors that have caused this are the changing market, increased technology
and regulation.
Why are construction projects difficult to manage? - (ANSWERS)· Construction projects are
unique by nature, making standardization difficult.
· Construction operations involve many skills that are nonrepetitive and do not lend themselves
to an assembly line approach
· Construction projects are dependent upon environmental conditions which are beyond the
contractor's control
And subject to varied regulations from numerous government agencies.
, What factors will influence both the Government and the construction industry in the future? -
(ANSWERS)· New government regulations
· Greater degree of influence from the client
· Improvement of QC and QA requirements
· Construction-oriented management information system
Increased contractual requirements for exchange of data in electronic format.
Define Control and Inspection: - (ANSWERS)it is the process by which ongoing and completed
work is examined to ensure that it complies with the contract provisions. While Control is a
continual system of planning future activities to ensure that the work meets the quality standards
of the contract.
What is the difference between INSPECTION and CONTROL? - (ANSWERS)Inspection is
ongoing or "after-the-fact" while control is "preventive."
Who has contractual responsibility for quality control? - (ANSWERS)By the contract, the
responsibility for quality control is vested in the contractor.
Benefits of CQC to the Contractor? - (ANSWERS)Reducing costs by preventing rework and
delays
Increasing profits by delivering quality work that meet customer satisfaction
Improving reputation by demonstrating competence and reliability
Enhancing safety by identifying and eliminating hazards and risks.
Benefits of CQC to the Government? - (ANSWERS)Effective CQC can improve public relations
and client/customer satisfaction when projects are completed on time. QA personnel can take
pride in their role of assuring that the contractor's CQC system is working effectively by
delivering a quality product..
What is the role and responsibilities of the contractor in CQC? - (ANSWERS)The contractor is
required to place a competent representative, the QC Manager, on the site to oversee the CQC
system.
What are the responsibilities of the contractor's QC Manager? - (ANSWERS)a. Controlling the
quality specified in the plans and specifications.
b. Developing and maintaining an effective CQC system.
c. Stopping work.
d. Performance of all control activities and tests
Preparation of acceptable documentation of CQC activities
What are the QA responsibilities of the government? - (ANSWERS)To assure that the specified
standard of workmanship within the limits of the contract are provided.
