TCM 226 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Project Administration software should NOT include the following features: - Answer -
Annoymous Commenting
When handling job site materials, a good rule of thumb is always to move material with
the least expensive labor possible - Answer -True
"All project related functions between parties to a contract" is the definition of: - Answer
-Project Administration
Verifying conformance to specifications, attesting to quantity of work-in-place, reviewing
change orders, and serving as communication link to owner are all duties of
construction contract administration - Answer -True
A pre-construction conference to establish ground rules for the operations and the
successful completion of the project should be held: - Answer -After agreement but
before notice to proceed
A common method to transport large equipment from one location to another is to use a
lowboy - Answer -True
When writing a scope of work for subcontractor, the term "furnish" refers to the
requirement that person will provide and install a particular item of work - Answer -
False
Stamped permit documents need to be available on the project site for review by
inspectors - Answer -True
A letter of transmittal is: - Answer -a dated record of when a document was sent to
another party
Temporary facilities that need to be considered when planning a job-site layout include:
- Answer -job-site office, job-site storage, porta-potties
All submittals MUST be approved by the project A/E - Answer -False
Which of the following is an appropriate use of a RFI by a general contractor? - Answer
-To provide a mechanism to field and resolve legitimate contractor questions
Thirty days is a standard time period for meeting minutes to be open for
review/amendment - Answer -False
, Which of the following parties to the construction process is responsible for inspecting
each portion of the work to ensure compliance before beginning the next phase of the
work? - Answer -Contractor
In which sector of the construction industry is mobilization referred to as the ongoing
process of moving project material and equipment from one work area to another -
Answer -Heavy Highway
While conversations are usually the "quickest" way to get things accomplished, letters
are the most "powerful" way to accomplish things - Answer -True
The 4-hour house (video watched in class) was built in Austin, TX - Answer -False
AHJ stands for: - Answer -Authority Having Jurisdiction
Which one of the following parties is responsible for A)observing the work and being
generally familiar with its progress; B) certifying/recommending the validity or contract
compliance of an item or work; C) interpreting contract documents; and D) resolving
disputes? - Answer -A/E
Which of the following is a true statement about the Davis-Bacon Act? - Answer -It is a
federal law that determines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be
paid on all federal and federally assisted projects
Which of the following parties to the construction site process is typically responsible for
scheduling and paying for necessary inspections? - Answer -Contractor
The process of awarding subcontracts & procuring materials being furnished by the GC
is called: - Answer -Buyout
The Owner and/or the A/E may request to inspect materials delivered off-site - Answer
-True
Assume that you are the superintendent for a 4,500 square foot custom home being
built in Springfield. The site plan and building footprint are shown in the figure below.
Which of the following will be a major concern when developing the job-site layout plan.
- Answer -Large material deliveries
After the RFI response is received, the general contractor and its subcontractors should
review the change to see if there is a change in scope of work and possible cost of
schedule impacts - Answer -True
Only the A/E, not the owner, has the authority to accept non-conforming work - Answer
–False
Project Administration software should NOT include the following features: - Answer -
Annoymous Commenting
When handling job site materials, a good rule of thumb is always to move material with
the least expensive labor possible - Answer -True
"All project related functions between parties to a contract" is the definition of: - Answer
-Project Administration
Verifying conformance to specifications, attesting to quantity of work-in-place, reviewing
change orders, and serving as communication link to owner are all duties of
construction contract administration - Answer -True
A pre-construction conference to establish ground rules for the operations and the
successful completion of the project should be held: - Answer -After agreement but
before notice to proceed
A common method to transport large equipment from one location to another is to use a
lowboy - Answer -True
When writing a scope of work for subcontractor, the term "furnish" refers to the
requirement that person will provide and install a particular item of work - Answer -
False
Stamped permit documents need to be available on the project site for review by
inspectors - Answer -True
A letter of transmittal is: - Answer -a dated record of when a document was sent to
another party
Temporary facilities that need to be considered when planning a job-site layout include:
- Answer -job-site office, job-site storage, porta-potties
All submittals MUST be approved by the project A/E - Answer -False
Which of the following is an appropriate use of a RFI by a general contractor? - Answer
-To provide a mechanism to field and resolve legitimate contractor questions
Thirty days is a standard time period for meeting minutes to be open for
review/amendment - Answer -False
, Which of the following parties to the construction process is responsible for inspecting
each portion of the work to ensure compliance before beginning the next phase of the
work? - Answer -Contractor
In which sector of the construction industry is mobilization referred to as the ongoing
process of moving project material and equipment from one work area to another -
Answer -Heavy Highway
While conversations are usually the "quickest" way to get things accomplished, letters
are the most "powerful" way to accomplish things - Answer -True
The 4-hour house (video watched in class) was built in Austin, TX - Answer -False
AHJ stands for: - Answer -Authority Having Jurisdiction
Which one of the following parties is responsible for A)observing the work and being
generally familiar with its progress; B) certifying/recommending the validity or contract
compliance of an item or work; C) interpreting contract documents; and D) resolving
disputes? - Answer -A/E
Which of the following is a true statement about the Davis-Bacon Act? - Answer -It is a
federal law that determines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be
paid on all federal and federally assisted projects
Which of the following parties to the construction site process is typically responsible for
scheduling and paying for necessary inspections? - Answer -Contractor
The process of awarding subcontracts & procuring materials being furnished by the GC
is called: - Answer -Buyout
The Owner and/or the A/E may request to inspect materials delivered off-site - Answer
-True
Assume that you are the superintendent for a 4,500 square foot custom home being
built in Springfield. The site plan and building footprint are shown in the figure below.
Which of the following will be a major concern when developing the job-site layout plan.
- Answer -Large material deliveries
After the RFI response is received, the general contractor and its subcontractors should
review the change to see if there is a change in scope of work and possible cost of
schedule impacts - Answer -True
Only the A/E, not the owner, has the authority to accept non-conforming work - Answer
–False
