CON 3900 EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS (PASS GUARANTEE) LATEST
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1. What is construction management? Construction management is the
professional service that applies specialized project management techniques to
oversee the planning, design, and construction of a project from inception to
completion.
2. What are the primary objectives of construction management? The
primary objectives are to control project time, cost, quality, safety, scope, and
function to meet client requirements.
3. What is the role of a construction manager? A construction manager
coordinates and supervises construction projects, managing schedules, budgets,
and communication between all parties involved.
4. What is the difference between a general contractor and a construction
manager? A general contractor typically assumes construction risk and builds
for a fixed price, while a construction manager provides professional services
and may not assume construction risk.
5. What is the critical path method (CPM)? CPM is a project management
technique that identifies the longest sequence of dependent activities and
determines the minimum project duration.
6. What is a Gantt chart? A Gantt chart is a bar chart that illustrates a project
schedule, showing start and finish dates of activities.
7. What is float or slack time? Float is the amount of time an activity can be
delayed without delaying the project completion date.
8. What is fast-tracking in construction? Fast-tracking is overlapping phases
or activities that would normally be done in sequence to shorten the project
schedule.
9. What is crashing in project management? Crashing is adding resources to
critical path activities to reduce project duration, usually at increased cost.
,10. What is value engineering? Value engineering is a systematic method to
improve the value of a project by examining function and identifying
alternatives to reduce costs without sacrificing quality.
Project Delivery Methods (Questions 11-40)
11. What is Design-Bid-Build (DBB)? DBB is a traditional project delivery
method where design is completed first, then the project is bid, and finally
construction begins.
12. What is Design-Build (DB)? Design-Build is a project delivery method
where one entity holds a single contract for both design and construction
services.
13. What is Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)? CMAR is a delivery
method where the construction manager acts as consultant during design and
assumes construction risk during the building phase.
14. What are the advantages of Design-Build? Advantages include single
point of responsibility, reduced project duration, early cost certainty, and
improved communication.
15. What is Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)? IPD is a collaborative
delivery approach that integrates people, systems, and practices to optimize
project results through all phases.
16. What is a lump sum contract? A lump sum contract is a fixed-price
agreement where the contractor agrees to complete the work for a set amount.
17. What is a cost-plus contract? A cost-plus contract reimburses the
contractor for allowable costs plus an additional fee for profit.
18. What is a guaranteed maximum price (GMP)? GMP is a cost-type
contract where the contractor guarantees the project cost will not exceed a
specified maximum.
19. What is unit price contract? A unit price contract pays the contractor
based on predetermined prices for specific units of work completed.
20. What is the difference between stipulated sum and cost-plus-fee
contracts? Stipulated sum has a fixed price with risk on contractor; cost-plus-
fee reimburses actual costs plus fee with risk on owner.
, 21. What is a time and materials contract? A contract where the contractor is
paid for labor at agreed hourly rates and materials at cost, plus markup.
22. What are retainage provisions? Retainage is a percentage of payment
withheld until project completion to ensure contractor performance.
23. What is substantial completion? Substantial completion occurs when the
work is sufficiently complete that the owner can occupy and use the facility for
its intended purpose.
24. What is final completion? Final completion is when all contract work has
been finished and accepted, and all punch list items are resolved.
25. What is liquidated damages? Liquidated damages are predetermined
amounts agreed upon in the contract as compensation for delays or non-
performance.
26. What is a change order? A change order is a written modification to the
original contract that alters scope, cost, or schedule.
27. What is a construction change directive? A construction change directive
is a unilateral instruction by the owner to proceed with changes before
agreement on cost/time adjustments.
28. What is the difference between addenda and modifications? Addenda
are issued before contract award to clarify or modify bid documents;
modifications (change orders) occur after contract execution.
29. What is a shop drawing? Shop drawings are detailed drawings prepared by
contractors or suppliers showing how specific portions of work will be
executed.
30. What is the purpose of submittals? Submittals provide information about
materials, products, or systems for review and approval before procurement and
installation.
31. What is the request for information (RFI) process? RFI is a formal
process for requesting clarification about contract documents when they appear
unclear or contradictory.
32. What is a payment application? A payment application is a formal request
for payment submitted by the contractor for work completed during a specific
period.
VERIFIED ANSWERS (PASS GUARANTEE) LATEST
VERSION
1. What is construction management? Construction management is the
professional service that applies specialized project management techniques to
oversee the planning, design, and construction of a project from inception to
completion.
2. What are the primary objectives of construction management? The
primary objectives are to control project time, cost, quality, safety, scope, and
function to meet client requirements.
3. What is the role of a construction manager? A construction manager
coordinates and supervises construction projects, managing schedules, budgets,
and communication between all parties involved.
4. What is the difference between a general contractor and a construction
manager? A general contractor typically assumes construction risk and builds
for a fixed price, while a construction manager provides professional services
and may not assume construction risk.
5. What is the critical path method (CPM)? CPM is a project management
technique that identifies the longest sequence of dependent activities and
determines the minimum project duration.
6. What is a Gantt chart? A Gantt chart is a bar chart that illustrates a project
schedule, showing start and finish dates of activities.
7. What is float or slack time? Float is the amount of time an activity can be
delayed without delaying the project completion date.
8. What is fast-tracking in construction? Fast-tracking is overlapping phases
or activities that would normally be done in sequence to shorten the project
schedule.
9. What is crashing in project management? Crashing is adding resources to
critical path activities to reduce project duration, usually at increased cost.
,10. What is value engineering? Value engineering is a systematic method to
improve the value of a project by examining function and identifying
alternatives to reduce costs without sacrificing quality.
Project Delivery Methods (Questions 11-40)
11. What is Design-Bid-Build (DBB)? DBB is a traditional project delivery
method where design is completed first, then the project is bid, and finally
construction begins.
12. What is Design-Build (DB)? Design-Build is a project delivery method
where one entity holds a single contract for both design and construction
services.
13. What is Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)? CMAR is a delivery
method where the construction manager acts as consultant during design and
assumes construction risk during the building phase.
14. What are the advantages of Design-Build? Advantages include single
point of responsibility, reduced project duration, early cost certainty, and
improved communication.
15. What is Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)? IPD is a collaborative
delivery approach that integrates people, systems, and practices to optimize
project results through all phases.
16. What is a lump sum contract? A lump sum contract is a fixed-price
agreement where the contractor agrees to complete the work for a set amount.
17. What is a cost-plus contract? A cost-plus contract reimburses the
contractor for allowable costs plus an additional fee for profit.
18. What is a guaranteed maximum price (GMP)? GMP is a cost-type
contract where the contractor guarantees the project cost will not exceed a
specified maximum.
19. What is unit price contract? A unit price contract pays the contractor
based on predetermined prices for specific units of work completed.
20. What is the difference between stipulated sum and cost-plus-fee
contracts? Stipulated sum has a fixed price with risk on contractor; cost-plus-
fee reimburses actual costs plus fee with risk on owner.
, 21. What is a time and materials contract? A contract where the contractor is
paid for labor at agreed hourly rates and materials at cost, plus markup.
22. What are retainage provisions? Retainage is a percentage of payment
withheld until project completion to ensure contractor performance.
23. What is substantial completion? Substantial completion occurs when the
work is sufficiently complete that the owner can occupy and use the facility for
its intended purpose.
24. What is final completion? Final completion is when all contract work has
been finished and accepted, and all punch list items are resolved.
25. What is liquidated damages? Liquidated damages are predetermined
amounts agreed upon in the contract as compensation for delays or non-
performance.
26. What is a change order? A change order is a written modification to the
original contract that alters scope, cost, or schedule.
27. What is a construction change directive? A construction change directive
is a unilateral instruction by the owner to proceed with changes before
agreement on cost/time adjustments.
28. What is the difference between addenda and modifications? Addenda
are issued before contract award to clarify or modify bid documents;
modifications (change orders) occur after contract execution.
29. What is a shop drawing? Shop drawings are detailed drawings prepared by
contractors or suppliers showing how specific portions of work will be
executed.
30. What is the purpose of submittals? Submittals provide information about
materials, products, or systems for review and approval before procurement and
installation.
31. What is the request for information (RFI) process? RFI is a formal
process for requesting clarification about contract documents when they appear
unclear or contradictory.
32. What is a payment application? A payment application is a formal request
for payment submitted by the contractor for work completed during a specific
period.
