CTQP Final Estimates Level 1 Exam
Questions and Answers
Multiple choice. Which of the following sets for the Department's methods and
Procedures for preparing and checking final estimates?
A. Construction Inspection Mathematics
B. Project Engineer
C. Preparation and Documentation Manual
D. CPAM - Answer- C. Preparation and Documentation Manual
Multiple choice. Please match the appropriate documentation name with the correct
description below:
A. [Final Plans]: For reviewing contract time charges before clearing estimates for final
payment; [Computation Books]: Documents pertinent changes during construction and
show the "as-built' condition; [Field Books]: Contains alignment notes and cross section
notes, etc.
B. [Construction Diaries]: For reviewing contract time charges before clearing estimates
for final payment; [Final Plans]: Documents pertinent changes during construction and
show the "as-built' conditions; [Field Books]: Contains alignment notes and cross
section notes, etc.
C. [Final Plans]: For reviewing contract time charges before clearing estimates for final
payment; [Tabulation Forms]: Documents pertinent changes during construction and
show the "as-built' conditions; [Field Books]: Contains alignment notes and cross
section notes, etc.
D. [Fi - Answer- B. [Construction Diaries]: For reviewing contract time charges before
clearing estimates for final payment; [Final Plans]: Documents pertinent changes during
construction and show the "as-built' conditions; [Field Books]: Contains alignment notes
and cross section notes, etc.
When using calculators or computers, you should use the:
A. Rules of rounding described in CONSTRUCTION MATH.
B. Full decimal capabilities of the machine
C. CPAM as a guide to rounding
D. Machine only as a backup to your manual computations
E. None of the above - Answer- B. Full decimal capabilities of the machine
True or False. It is usually necessary to measure items which are to be paid for on a
Lump Sum or Plan Quantity basis. - Answer- False
, True or False. To measure and pay for the work performed by Contractors, Progress
and Final Estimates are needed. - Answer- True
True or False. Special provisions are contract documents that may describe Some
situation unique to a particular project or modify a Requirement set forth in the
Specifications. - Answer- True
True or False. Progress payments are made to contractors on the basis of monthly
progress estimates. - Answer- True
A major function of the DOT is to carry out Construction and Reconstruction programs
to provide the public with adequate transportation service. - Answer- 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 - Answer- E. All of the above
To pay for the work performed by Contractors, progress and Final Estimates are
needed. True or False? - Answer- True
DESIGN STANDARDS - Answer- 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) - Answer- 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) - Answer- 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) - Answer- 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.
Questions and Answers
Multiple choice. Which of the following sets for the Department's methods and
Procedures for preparing and checking final estimates?
A. Construction Inspection Mathematics
B. Project Engineer
C. Preparation and Documentation Manual
D. CPAM - Answer- C. Preparation and Documentation Manual
Multiple choice. Please match the appropriate documentation name with the correct
description below:
A. [Final Plans]: For reviewing contract time charges before clearing estimates for final
payment; [Computation Books]: Documents pertinent changes during construction and
show the "as-built' condition; [Field Books]: Contains alignment notes and cross section
notes, etc.
B. [Construction Diaries]: For reviewing contract time charges before clearing estimates
for final payment; [Final Plans]: Documents pertinent changes during construction and
show the "as-built' conditions; [Field Books]: Contains alignment notes and cross
section notes, etc.
C. [Final Plans]: For reviewing contract time charges before clearing estimates for final
payment; [Tabulation Forms]: Documents pertinent changes during construction and
show the "as-built' conditions; [Field Books]: Contains alignment notes and cross
section notes, etc.
D. [Fi - Answer- B. [Construction Diaries]: For reviewing contract time charges before
clearing estimates for final payment; [Final Plans]: Documents pertinent changes during
construction and show the "as-built' conditions; [Field Books]: Contains alignment notes
and cross section notes, etc.
When using calculators or computers, you should use the:
A. Rules of rounding described in CONSTRUCTION MATH.
B. Full decimal capabilities of the machine
C. CPAM as a guide to rounding
D. Machine only as a backup to your manual computations
E. None of the above - Answer- B. Full decimal capabilities of the machine
True or False. It is usually necessary to measure items which are to be paid for on a
Lump Sum or Plan Quantity basis. - Answer- False
, True or False. To measure and pay for the work performed by Contractors, Progress
and Final Estimates are needed. - Answer- True
True or False. Special provisions are contract documents that may describe Some
situation unique to a particular project or modify a Requirement set forth in the
Specifications. - Answer- True
True or False. Progress payments are made to contractors on the basis of monthly
progress estimates. - Answer- True
A major function of the DOT is to carry out Construction and Reconstruction programs
to provide the public with adequate transportation service. - Answer- 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 - Answer- E. All of the above
To pay for the work performed by Contractors, progress and Final Estimates are
needed. True or False? - Answer- True
DESIGN STANDARDS - Answer- 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) - Answer- 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) - Answer- 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) - Answer- 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.
