FINAL ESTIMATES LEVEL 1 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
T/F: A major function of the DOT is to carry out Construction and Reconstruction
programs to provide the public with adequate transportation service. - ANSWERSTrue
For DOT management of construction and reconstruction projects includes the following
specific responsibilities:
A. Planning, Programming, and Design
B. Contract Administrations
C. Contractor Payments
D. Design and Contract Management
E. All of the above - ANSWERSE. All of the above
T/F: To pay for work performed by contractors, progress and Final Estimates are
needed? - ANSWERSTrue
Which of the following is not officially considered a "Contract Document"?
A. Supplemental Agreements and Work Orders
B. Notebooks and Estimates Procedure Manual.
C. Standard Specifications.
D .Construction Manual.
E. Answers B & D. - ANSWERSE. Answers B & D.
Between printings of the Standard Specifications, what does the Department publish to
identify and describe changes in the Specifications?
A. CPAM
B. Supplemental Specifications
C. Work Orders
D. Specification Changes - ANSWERSB. Supplemental Specifications
Select the correct sequence of documents in order of precedence, with the document
highest in authority listed first.
A. Contract Plans, Development Specifications, Standard Specifications, Special
Provisions, Technical Special Provisions, Supplemental Specifications, Design
Standards.
B. Design Standards, Special Provisions, Technical Special Provisions, Supplemental
Specifications, Contract Plans, development Specifications, Standard Specifications.
C. Special Provisions, Technical Special Provisions, Contract Plans, Design Standards,
Development Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, Standard Specifications.
D. Supplemental Specifications, Special Provisions, Contract Plans, Development
Specifications, Standards Specifications, Technical Special Provisions, Design
Standards.
, E. None of the above. - ANSWERSC. Special Provisions, Technical Special Provisions,
Contract Plans, Design Standards, Development Specifications, Supplemental
Specifications, Standard Specifications.
True or False. When checked and verified, final estimates serve as the basis for Final
Payment. - ANSWERSTrue
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 - ANSWERSC. Preparation and Documentation Manual
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. [Final Plans]: For r - ANSWERSB. [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 - ANSWERSB. 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. - ANSWERSFalse
True or False. To measure and pay for the work performed by Contractors, Progress
and Final Estimates are needed. - ANSWERSTrue
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
T/F: A major function of the DOT is to carry out Construction and Reconstruction
programs to provide the public with adequate transportation service. - ANSWERSTrue
For DOT management of construction and reconstruction projects includes the following
specific responsibilities:
A. Planning, Programming, and Design
B. Contract Administrations
C. Contractor Payments
D. Design and Contract Management
E. All of the above - ANSWERSE. All of the above
T/F: To pay for work performed by contractors, progress and Final Estimates are
needed? - ANSWERSTrue
Which of the following is not officially considered a "Contract Document"?
A. Supplemental Agreements and Work Orders
B. Notebooks and Estimates Procedure Manual.
C. Standard Specifications.
D .Construction Manual.
E. Answers B & D. - ANSWERSE. Answers B & D.
Between printings of the Standard Specifications, what does the Department publish to
identify and describe changes in the Specifications?
A. CPAM
B. Supplemental Specifications
C. Work Orders
D. Specification Changes - ANSWERSB. Supplemental Specifications
Select the correct sequence of documents in order of precedence, with the document
highest in authority listed first.
A. Contract Plans, Development Specifications, Standard Specifications, Special
Provisions, Technical Special Provisions, Supplemental Specifications, Design
Standards.
B. Design Standards, Special Provisions, Technical Special Provisions, Supplemental
Specifications, Contract Plans, development Specifications, Standard Specifications.
C. Special Provisions, Technical Special Provisions, Contract Plans, Design Standards,
Development Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, Standard Specifications.
D. Supplemental Specifications, Special Provisions, Contract Plans, Development
Specifications, Standards Specifications, Technical Special Provisions, Design
Standards.
, E. None of the above. - ANSWERSC. Special Provisions, Technical Special Provisions,
Contract Plans, Design Standards, Development Specifications, Supplemental
Specifications, Standard Specifications.
True or False. When checked and verified, final estimates serve as the basis for Final
Payment. - ANSWERSTrue
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 - ANSWERSC. Preparation and Documentation Manual
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. [Final Plans]: For r - ANSWERSB. [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 - ANSWERSB. 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. - ANSWERSFalse
True or False. To measure and pay for the work performed by Contractors, Progress
and Final Estimates are needed. - ANSWERSTrue
