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ENCE325 UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
The widening of a state highway is an example of which sector of the construction industry?
[Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Infrastructure] - CORRECT ANSWER -
Infrastructure
Specialty trade contractors are typically hired on the job by? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
contractor
A construction project is characterized by the following? [It uses resources,
It is unique, It results in deliverables or All of the above] - CORRECT ANSWER - All of
the above
In which of the following stages does the contractor have the major responsibility to coordinate
all necessary tasks associated with that stage? [Design, Programming, Feasibility, Close-out] -
CORRECT ANSWER - close-out
Which member of the contractor's team is responsible for the day-to-day production activities on
the jobsite? - CORRECT ANSWER - The superintendent
The residential sector of the industry is characterized by which of the following? [Buildings are
typically publicly financed, Projects are fairly low tech, Projects typically use steel and concrete
building materials, Projects are typically designed by engineers] - CORRECT ANSWER -
projects are fairly low tech
What is the major rating system for green buildings - CORRECT ANSWER - LEED
During the start-up and mobilization stage the following activities occur? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The contractor moves onto the jobsite
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The Owner is responsible for the project feasibility stage. (True or False) - CORRECT
ANSWER - true
According to Dykstra, there are 3 outcomes of the bidding and award stage. They include all,
except which of the following? [Award of construction contract, bid submittals by contractors,
bid review, bid package] - CORRECT ANSWER - Bid Review
A design-build delivery method typically results in the owner having one contract with the
architect and another contract with the contractor. (True or False) - CORRECT
ANSWER - False
The owner will decide which of the following as a result of the feasibility stage (select all correct
answers). [Ask the Architect to fund the project
Move forward with project, Abandon the project, Adjust the scope, budget, and/or schedule, Ask
the Contractor to design the project] - CORRECT ANSWER - Move forward with project,
abandon the project, adjust the scope, budget and schedule
Project design typically occurs in three distinct phases: Answer in order of design and phase
progression - CORRECT ANSWER - Schematic Design, Design Development and
Construction Documents
An owner is considering building a 120 unit housing development on the outskirts of town. What
would you refer to in determining if livestock would be allowed as part of the property
development? - CORRECT ANSWER - Zoning Ordinance
Private owners may prefer to negotiate a fixed price with a contractor. In that situation, the
delivery method is called - CORRECT ANSWER - Design Negotiate Build (DNB)
In an agency construction management (agency CM) delivery method, the CM is financially
responsible and self-performs work. (True or False) - CORRECT ANSWER - False
ENCE325 UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
The widening of a state highway is an example of which sector of the construction industry?
[Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Infrastructure] - CORRECT ANSWER -
Infrastructure
Specialty trade contractors are typically hired on the job by? - CORRECT ANSWER - The
contractor
A construction project is characterized by the following? [It uses resources,
It is unique, It results in deliverables or All of the above] - CORRECT ANSWER - All of
the above
In which of the following stages does the contractor have the major responsibility to coordinate
all necessary tasks associated with that stage? [Design, Programming, Feasibility, Close-out] -
CORRECT ANSWER - close-out
Which member of the contractor's team is responsible for the day-to-day production activities on
the jobsite? - CORRECT ANSWER - The superintendent
The residential sector of the industry is characterized by which of the following? [Buildings are
typically publicly financed, Projects are fairly low tech, Projects typically use steel and concrete
building materials, Projects are typically designed by engineers] - CORRECT ANSWER -
projects are fairly low tech
What is the major rating system for green buildings - CORRECT ANSWER - LEED
During the start-up and mobilization stage the following activities occur? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The contractor moves onto the jobsite
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The Owner is responsible for the project feasibility stage. (True or False) - CORRECT
ANSWER - true
According to Dykstra, there are 3 outcomes of the bidding and award stage. They include all,
except which of the following? [Award of construction contract, bid submittals by contractors,
bid review, bid package] - CORRECT ANSWER - Bid Review
A design-build delivery method typically results in the owner having one contract with the
architect and another contract with the contractor. (True or False) - CORRECT
ANSWER - False
The owner will decide which of the following as a result of the feasibility stage (select all correct
answers). [Ask the Architect to fund the project
Move forward with project, Abandon the project, Adjust the scope, budget, and/or schedule, Ask
the Contractor to design the project] - CORRECT ANSWER - Move forward with project,
abandon the project, adjust the scope, budget and schedule
Project design typically occurs in three distinct phases: Answer in order of design and phase
progression - CORRECT ANSWER - Schematic Design, Design Development and
Construction Documents
An owner is considering building a 120 unit housing development on the outskirts of town. What
would you refer to in determining if livestock would be allowed as part of the property
development? - CORRECT ANSWER - Zoning Ordinance
Private owners may prefer to negotiate a fixed price with a contractor. In that situation, the
delivery method is called - CORRECT ANSWER - Design Negotiate Build (DNB)
In an agency construction management (agency CM) delivery method, the CM is financially
responsible and self-performs work. (True or False) - CORRECT ANSWER - False
