Con 367 Exam 1 || (Needed to Pass) Confirmed A+.
Professional CM (Agency CM) correct answers Which one of the following is not a Project
Delivery System?
In lump-sum contracts, the Owner assumes the risk of cost. correct answers False
Typically, the Design Reviewer has the ultimate responsibility and authority to make executive
decisions related to matters affecting time and money in a construction project. correct answers
False
In the Design-Build project delivery system, the Owner has separate contracts with the Designer
and the Contractor. correct answers False
The Resident Project Representative should stop the work of the Contractor when the work is not
performed according to the drawings and specifications. correct answers False
Which of the following should not be performed by the Resident Project Representative for
inspections? correct answers Providing instructions directly to subcontractors
Which of the following is not true for the construction diary? correct answers Entries should be
made on a weekly basis (i.e., at the end of each week)
Ambiguous language in a contract is interpreted against the party who selected the language or
supplied the contract. correct answers True
According to Spearin Doctrine, when the contractor exactly follows the detail specifications and
drawings, she/he will not be responsible for unsatisfactory results in the end product. correct
answers True
Shop drawings can be used as change orders. correct answers False
Which one of the following is not an element of the Contract as we discussed in class? correct
answers (Promise)
Offer
Acceptance
Consideration
Which of the following is not a condition where a contract will not be enforced by courts?
correct answers Seniority
Fill in the blank in the following statement: Some contracts must be in writing under the
____________ as adopted by each state. correct answers Statute of Frauds
, RFI (Request for Information) is the document that is transmitted to the General Contractor from
the Designer to get clarifications with respect to design drawings and specifications. correct
answers False
The resident project representative should not supervise, direct, or control the contractor's means
and methods of performing work. correct answers True
In fast-track projects with multiple contractors, the services of a professional construction
management firm (Agency CM) are essential. correct answers True
A professional construction management firm (Agency CM) can participate in the following
phases of a project: correct answers Conception, Program Planning, Design, Construction, and
Closeout
The design-build process may face some legal barriers when tried to be implemented in the
public sector. correct answers True
On a multiple-prime project, the owner is responsible for coordinating the various trade
contractors with whom it has contracted. correct answers True
According to the brief article (in the supplemental reading for Week 3) about the use of Web-
based project management system used in Illinois Tollway, such system resulted in reduced
turnaround time on communications and improved access to project paperwork. correct answers
True
The Resident Project Representative does not need to make any measurement for the progress
payments in the lump-sum projects. correct answers False
Use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in construction projects may result in a reduction
in Requests for Information (RFIs) and change orders. correct answers True
The specifications should contain absolute dimensions and avoid tolerances in those dimensions.
correct answers False
Fair subcontracting laws are in effect to protect subcontractors and the public against bid
shopping and bid peddling practices. correct answers True
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is enforced by: correct answers Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Put in chronological order (from 1 to 5) the following 5 steps of the process of initiating a
construction project. correct answers 1. Advertise for bids
2. Open bids
3. Award contract
4. Sign the contract
5. Issue Notice to Proceed
Professional CM (Agency CM) correct answers Which one of the following is not a Project
Delivery System?
In lump-sum contracts, the Owner assumes the risk of cost. correct answers False
Typically, the Design Reviewer has the ultimate responsibility and authority to make executive
decisions related to matters affecting time and money in a construction project. correct answers
False
In the Design-Build project delivery system, the Owner has separate contracts with the Designer
and the Contractor. correct answers False
The Resident Project Representative should stop the work of the Contractor when the work is not
performed according to the drawings and specifications. correct answers False
Which of the following should not be performed by the Resident Project Representative for
inspections? correct answers Providing instructions directly to subcontractors
Which of the following is not true for the construction diary? correct answers Entries should be
made on a weekly basis (i.e., at the end of each week)
Ambiguous language in a contract is interpreted against the party who selected the language or
supplied the contract. correct answers True
According to Spearin Doctrine, when the contractor exactly follows the detail specifications and
drawings, she/he will not be responsible for unsatisfactory results in the end product. correct
answers True
Shop drawings can be used as change orders. correct answers False
Which one of the following is not an element of the Contract as we discussed in class? correct
answers (Promise)
Offer
Acceptance
Consideration
Which of the following is not a condition where a contract will not be enforced by courts?
correct answers Seniority
Fill in the blank in the following statement: Some contracts must be in writing under the
____________ as adopted by each state. correct answers Statute of Frauds
, RFI (Request for Information) is the document that is transmitted to the General Contractor from
the Designer to get clarifications with respect to design drawings and specifications. correct
answers False
The resident project representative should not supervise, direct, or control the contractor's means
and methods of performing work. correct answers True
In fast-track projects with multiple contractors, the services of a professional construction
management firm (Agency CM) are essential. correct answers True
A professional construction management firm (Agency CM) can participate in the following
phases of a project: correct answers Conception, Program Planning, Design, Construction, and
Closeout
The design-build process may face some legal barriers when tried to be implemented in the
public sector. correct answers True
On a multiple-prime project, the owner is responsible for coordinating the various trade
contractors with whom it has contracted. correct answers True
According to the brief article (in the supplemental reading for Week 3) about the use of Web-
based project management system used in Illinois Tollway, such system resulted in reduced
turnaround time on communications and improved access to project paperwork. correct answers
True
The Resident Project Representative does not need to make any measurement for the progress
payments in the lump-sum projects. correct answers False
Use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in construction projects may result in a reduction
in Requests for Information (RFIs) and change orders. correct answers True
The specifications should contain absolute dimensions and avoid tolerances in those dimensions.
correct answers False
Fair subcontracting laws are in effect to protect subcontractors and the public against bid
shopping and bid peddling practices. correct answers True
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is enforced by: correct answers Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Put in chronological order (from 1 to 5) the following 5 steps of the process of initiating a
construction project. correct answers 1. Advertise for bids
2. Open bids
3. Award contract
4. Sign the contract
5. Issue Notice to Proceed
