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Certified Building Official MM Management Module
Study Guide Questions with Answers (100% Correct
Answers)
Regardless of the high degree of professionalism attained by members
of the building department in its conduct of things scientific and
technical, it will be judged more critically on ____________. Answer: —
its ability to relate to those they come in contact with
One attribute that a field inspector should possess is problem solving
skills. Both the IBC and IRC contain sections that allow for the
approval of alternatives to gain code compliance. One of the best tools
available to an inspector in approving alternative materials and
methods is _____________. Answer: —utilizing ICC Evaluation Service
Reports
Holding pre-construction meetings with all stakeholders is an
important part of a __________ in the construction process and in
achieving safe buildings. Answer: —collaborative effort
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One indication of poor time management on the part of an inspector is
that the ___________. Answer: —inspector's efficiency is less than
peers
When making ethical decisions, one measure consists of asking
yourself how you feel inside about the decision, i.e., Am I nervous?
Am I losing sleep over this decision? Am I worried someone will find
out? This type of questioning is called ____________. Answer: —the
Butterfly test
Television, radio, newspapers and the internet all help shape
___________. Answer: —public opinion
Whose responsibility is it to acquaint the political body with the
purpose of the building department and the need to refrain from
becoming involved in the daily operations of the building department?
Answer: —the building official
Coordination between departments is often inadequate. _________ is a
method that provides solutions to a fractured process. Answer: —The
one-stop-shop process
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Certified Building Official MM Management Module
Study Guide Questions with Answers (100% Correct
Answers)
Regardless of the high degree of professionalism attained by members
of the building department in its conduct of things scientific and
technical, it will be judged more critically on ____________. Answer: —
its ability to relate to those they come in contact with
One attribute that a field inspector should possess is problem solving
skills. Both the IBC and IRC contain sections that allow for the
approval of alternatives to gain code compliance. One of the best tools
available to an inspector in approving alternative materials and
methods is _____________. Answer: —utilizing ICC Evaluation Service
Reports
Holding pre-construction meetings with all stakeholders is an
important part of a __________ in the construction process and in
achieving safe buildings. Answer: —collaborative effort
© 2025 All rights reserved
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One indication of poor time management on the part of an inspector is
that the ___________. Answer: —inspector's efficiency is less than
peers
When making ethical decisions, one measure consists of asking
yourself how you feel inside about the decision, i.e., Am I nervous?
Am I losing sleep over this decision? Am I worried someone will find
out? This type of questioning is called ____________. Answer: —the
Butterfly test
Television, radio, newspapers and the internet all help shape
___________. Answer: —public opinion
Whose responsibility is it to acquaint the political body with the
purpose of the building department and the need to refrain from
becoming involved in the daily operations of the building department?
Answer: —the building official
Coordination between departments is often inadequate. _________ is a
method that provides solutions to a fractured process. Answer: —The
one-stop-shop process
© 2025 All rights reserved
