QUESTIONS And CORRECT Answers
1) A major function of the DOT is to carry out Construction and Reconstruction programs to
provide the public with adequate transportation service. - CORRECT ANSWERS True
For the DOT, the management of Construction and reconstruction projects involves the
following specific responsibilities:
A. Planning, Programming and design
B. Contract administration
C. Contractor payments
D. Design and Contract Management
E. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS E. All of the above
3) To pay for the work performed by Contractors, progress and Final Estimates are needed. True
or False? - CORRECT ANSWERS True
DESIGN STANDARDS - CORRECT ANSWERS These standards are made available for Design,
Construction, Maintenance, and Utility operations on the State Highway System. This booklet
provides guidelines and technical drawings for design and Construction personnel.
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS (SA) - CORRECT ANSWERS SA'S are work of a different
characteristic from that shown in the original plans and contract; such as to clarify the
Specifications, or pay for unforeseen work.
WORK ORDERS (WO) - CORRECT ANSWERS WO's are similar to SA's but can't be used in all
instances. They are used to include additional work into the original contract, and to do minor
changes.
, JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS (JPA) - CORRECT ANSWERS JPA's or Locally Funded
Agreements (LFA)'s are part of the State Contract with a separate Financial ID Number. They are
legal documents between the Department and other government or private entities. The work
would be a utility relocations or installations, etc.
1) Multiple choice. Which of the following is NOT officially considered to be a "Contract
Document"?
A. Supplemental Agreements and Work Orders.
B. Notebooks and Estimates Procedure Manual.
C. Standard Specifications.
D. Construction Manual.
E. Answers B &D - CORRECT ANSWERS E. Answer B & D
2) Multiple choice. Between printings of the Standard Specifications, what does the Department
publish to identify and describe changes in the Specifications?
A. CPAM
B. Supplemental Specifications
C. Work orders
D. Specifications Changes - CORRECT ANSWERS B Supplemental Specifications
3) Multiple choice. Select the correct sequence of documents in order of precedence, with the
document highest in authority listed first.
A. Contract Plans, Development Specifications, Standard Specifications, Special Provisions,
Technical Special Provisions, Supplemental Specifications, Design Standards.
B. Design Standards, Special Provisions, Technical Special Provisions, Supplemental
Specifications, Contract Plans, development Specifications, Standard Specifications.
C. Special Provisions, Technical Special Provisions, Contract Plans, Design Standards,
Development Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, Standard Specifications.