CCM EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1.A CM's role & responsibility are governed solely by the Owner/CM
Agree- ment?
ANS False
2.There are two basic forms of CM, Agency and At-Risk. Each form provides
for the basic services of CM Practice. However, there are some key
differences. Which of the following DO NOT apply to BOTH CM forms?
ANS A. Both forms provide advise to the Owner on constructibility,
budget and schedule.
B. Both require that the liabilities and risks assumed by the parties be
clearly understood and stated in respective contracts.
(C) Both forms allow the CM to function in an advisory role for the entire
engagement of the agreement.
D. Services can vary based on the contractual relationship of the parties
and the risks that are assumed.
3.Construction Management had its beginnings in the early to mid 1960's.
Which of the following factors contributed to the initial use of this
delivery system?
ANS A. The need to reduce the overall time & cost associated with
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, project delivery.
B. The increasing cost of money and unpredictable labor demands.
C. The changing role of the GC and the increasing numbers of specialty
contractors.
(D) All of the above.
4.The General Services Administration was the first federal agency to
use Construction Management?
ANS True
5.The General Services Administration, the Department of Health,
Education & Welfare and the Veterans Administration ran into similar
difficulties in the use of construction management. Which of the following
was/were common problems for all three agencies?
ANS A. Funding restrictions
(B) Claims
C. Change conditions
D. All of the above
6.CMAA was formed and incorporated in 1982 with its primary focus being
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1.A CM's role & responsibility are governed solely by the Owner/CM
Agree- ment?
ANS False
2.There are two basic forms of CM, Agency and At-Risk. Each form provides
for the basic services of CM Practice. However, there are some key
differences. Which of the following DO NOT apply to BOTH CM forms?
ANS A. Both forms provide advise to the Owner on constructibility,
budget and schedule.
B. Both require that the liabilities and risks assumed by the parties be
clearly understood and stated in respective contracts.
(C) Both forms allow the CM to function in an advisory role for the entire
engagement of the agreement.
D. Services can vary based on the contractual relationship of the parties
and the risks that are assumed.
3.Construction Management had its beginnings in the early to mid 1960's.
Which of the following factors contributed to the initial use of this
delivery system?
ANS A. The need to reduce the overall time & cost associated with
1/
10
, project delivery.
B. The increasing cost of money and unpredictable labor demands.
C. The changing role of the GC and the increasing numbers of specialty
contractors.
(D) All of the above.
4.The General Services Administration was the first federal agency to
use Construction Management?
ANS True
5.The General Services Administration, the Department of Health,
Education & Welfare and the Veterans Administration ran into similar
difficulties in the use of construction management. Which of the following
was/were common problems for all three agencies?
ANS A. Funding restrictions
(B) Claims
C. Change conditions
D. All of the above
6.CMAA was formed and incorporated in 1982 with its primary focus being
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