FLORIDA CERTIFIED GENERAL CONTRACTOR –
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2025
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary purpose of a Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule in
construction project management?
A. To calculate payroll taxes
B. To identify the longest sequence of tasks that determines project
duration
C. To monitor subcontractor licensing
D. To determine change order pricing
B
The CPM schedule helps identify the longest path of dependent tasks and
determines the earliest completion date for the project.
2. Which document typically outlines the scope, schedule, and budget for a
construction project?
A. Purchase Order
B. Project Charter
C. Invoice
D. Job Hazard Analysis
B
,The Project Charter provides a formal summary of the project including
scope, time, and cost parameters.
3. When should a Request for Information (RFI) be issued during a project?
A. After project closeout
B. When clarification is needed on contract documents
C. When submitting an invoice
D. When ordering materials
B
RFIs are used to resolve uncertainties or ambiguities in the contract
documents before proceeding with related work.
4. What is the primary purpose of a punch list?
A. To identify incomplete or unsatisfactory work items prior to final
acceptance
B. To track labor hours
C. To request payment
D. To schedule inspections
A
Punch lists are created toward project completion to ensure all contractual
items are completed satisfactorily.
5. What is typically the first step in developing a project schedule?
A. Creating the budget
B. Identifying the project’s work activities
C. Ordering materials
D. Hiring subcontractors
B
You must first identify the individual tasks or work packages before
sequencing them in a project schedule.
6. Who typically chairs the weekly construction progress meetings?
A. General Contractor’s Project Manager
, B. Owner
C. Architect
D. City Inspector
A
The GC’s PM is responsible for coordination and leads progress meetings
with stakeholders.
7. What is a change order?
A. A safety report
B. A formal modification to the contract terms, including cost and/or time
C. A tool inventory form
D. An employee timesheet
B
A change order modifies the original contract and requires formal approval
by both parties.
8. What is the main risk of not obtaining proper permits before beginning
work?
A. Delayed supply chain
B. Work stoppages and fines
C. Weather delays
D. Cost overestimates
B
Building without permits can result in costly legal consequences, including
stop-work orders and penalties.
9. What does the term “substantial completion” refer to?
A. 50% of the project is complete
B. The project is complete enough for the owner to occupy or use it
C. Final payment has been made
D. The punch list is closed
B
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2025
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary purpose of a Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule in
construction project management?
A. To calculate payroll taxes
B. To identify the longest sequence of tasks that determines project
duration
C. To monitor subcontractor licensing
D. To determine change order pricing
B
The CPM schedule helps identify the longest path of dependent tasks and
determines the earliest completion date for the project.
2. Which document typically outlines the scope, schedule, and budget for a
construction project?
A. Purchase Order
B. Project Charter
C. Invoice
D. Job Hazard Analysis
B
,The Project Charter provides a formal summary of the project including
scope, time, and cost parameters.
3. When should a Request for Information (RFI) be issued during a project?
A. After project closeout
B. When clarification is needed on contract documents
C. When submitting an invoice
D. When ordering materials
B
RFIs are used to resolve uncertainties or ambiguities in the contract
documents before proceeding with related work.
4. What is the primary purpose of a punch list?
A. To identify incomplete or unsatisfactory work items prior to final
acceptance
B. To track labor hours
C. To request payment
D. To schedule inspections
A
Punch lists are created toward project completion to ensure all contractual
items are completed satisfactorily.
5. What is typically the first step in developing a project schedule?
A. Creating the budget
B. Identifying the project’s work activities
C. Ordering materials
D. Hiring subcontractors
B
You must first identify the individual tasks or work packages before
sequencing them in a project schedule.
6. Who typically chairs the weekly construction progress meetings?
A. General Contractor’s Project Manager
, B. Owner
C. Architect
D. City Inspector
A
The GC’s PM is responsible for coordination and leads progress meetings
with stakeholders.
7. What is a change order?
A. A safety report
B. A formal modification to the contract terms, including cost and/or time
C. A tool inventory form
D. An employee timesheet
B
A change order modifies the original contract and requires formal approval
by both parties.
8. What is the main risk of not obtaining proper permits before beginning
work?
A. Delayed supply chain
B. Work stoppages and fines
C. Weather delays
D. Cost overestimates
B
Building without permits can result in costly legal consequences, including
stop-work orders and penalties.
9. What does the term “substantial completion” refer to?
A. 50% of the project is complete
B. The project is complete enough for the owner to occupy or use it
C. Final payment has been made
D. The punch list is closed
B
