CM Final Questions With Complete Solutions
In which of the following stage does the contractor have the major responsibility to coordinate
all necessary tasks associated with that stage? - (ANSWER)Close-out
Which member of the contractor's team is responsible for the day-to-day production activities
on the jobsite? - (ANSWER)superintendent
Which member of the project team is responsible for the means and methods of construction? -
(ANSWER)contractor
Who is the person on the contractor's team responsible for directing the workers? - (ANSWER)The
foreman
The____is responsible for design phase of a construction project. - (ANSWER)The architect
The owner of a new skyscraper in Chicago desires the shortest possible construction time. What
delivery method(s) would be a good choice(s)? - (ANSWER)1) Design-Build
2) Agency Construction Management
There is insufficient design information for you to complete an accurate cost estimate for a bid.
What is the most likely thing for you to do? - (ANSWER)Dont Bid
Which document gives specific information about a project and includes the signatures of the
contractor and the owner? - (ANSWER)agreement
An estimate would be used for which of the following? - (ANSWER)1) To make a decision regarding the
size of a project
2) To make a decision regarding the quality of the finishes
3) To evaluate a subcontractor's bid
,CM Final Questions With Complete Solutions
From the owner's perspective, conceptual estimates are helpful because: - (ANSWER)None of the above
A performance bond is for the following purpose: - (ANSWER)To give an owner confidence that the
construction work will be completed
Which of the following would typically be of concern to a general contractor when developing a
detailed estimate? - (ANSWER)1) Local economic conditions
2) Familiarity with similar types of work
3) Identity of the client
A contractor's surety rating is based on the following: - (ANSWER)1) Her/his integrity
2) Her/his financial ability
3) Her/his experience
A successful estimate by a bidding contractor has the following characteristics: - (ANSWER)Costs reflect
local conditions
A bid submittal that fails to include a required bid bond would be unresponsive. - (ANSWER)True
A design-build delivery method typically results in the owner having one contract with the
architect and another contract with the contractor. - (ANSWER)False
The only way a contractor can get accurate costs for a bid estimate are if he has done similar
work and has historical data. - (ANSWER)False
City location factors are used when estimating a job that is located out of town. - (ANSWER)True
Conceptual estimates are generated by general contractors as part of competitive bidding. -
(ANSWER)False
, CM Final Questions With Complete Solutions
Wage rates are the same for all the workers on a job - (ANSWER)False
Preliminary estimates are typically completed by the architect. - (ANSWER)True
The longer a project takes the larger the indirect project costs will be. - (ANSWER)True
What typically happens if a contractor fails to submit his/her bid on time? - (ANSWER)The contractor
doesnt recieve the job and impacts reputation
What are two ways in which the type or complexity of a project can affect a contractor's ability
to qualify for the job? - (ANSWER)Contractor must qualify to buy bonds
You are a contractor interested in bidding for a new office building in town. Which bid document
will provide information to vou on how the bid forms are to be completed and where and when
to submit your bid? - (ANSWER)Design-Bid-Build
Name three design phases of a construction project. - (ANSWER)1) Schematic Design
2) Design Development
3) Final Design
Which type of delivery method is typically least risky for the owner, and is riskiest for the
contractor and why? - (ANSWER)1) Design-bid-build is least risky for the owner because they get a fixed
price of the project
2) Design-bid-build is risky for the general contractor because they are responsible for cost over
run
What are the five categories for LEED AP? - (ANSWER)1) Leed AP Design+ construction
2) Leed AP operations+ Maintenance
In which of the following stage does the contractor have the major responsibility to coordinate
all necessary tasks associated with that stage? - (ANSWER)Close-out
Which member of the contractor's team is responsible for the day-to-day production activities
on the jobsite? - (ANSWER)superintendent
Which member of the project team is responsible for the means and methods of construction? -
(ANSWER)contractor
Who is the person on the contractor's team responsible for directing the workers? - (ANSWER)The
foreman
The____is responsible for design phase of a construction project. - (ANSWER)The architect
The owner of a new skyscraper in Chicago desires the shortest possible construction time. What
delivery method(s) would be a good choice(s)? - (ANSWER)1) Design-Build
2) Agency Construction Management
There is insufficient design information for you to complete an accurate cost estimate for a bid.
What is the most likely thing for you to do? - (ANSWER)Dont Bid
Which document gives specific information about a project and includes the signatures of the
contractor and the owner? - (ANSWER)agreement
An estimate would be used for which of the following? - (ANSWER)1) To make a decision regarding the
size of a project
2) To make a decision regarding the quality of the finishes
3) To evaluate a subcontractor's bid
,CM Final Questions With Complete Solutions
From the owner's perspective, conceptual estimates are helpful because: - (ANSWER)None of the above
A performance bond is for the following purpose: - (ANSWER)To give an owner confidence that the
construction work will be completed
Which of the following would typically be of concern to a general contractor when developing a
detailed estimate? - (ANSWER)1) Local economic conditions
2) Familiarity with similar types of work
3) Identity of the client
A contractor's surety rating is based on the following: - (ANSWER)1) Her/his integrity
2) Her/his financial ability
3) Her/his experience
A successful estimate by a bidding contractor has the following characteristics: - (ANSWER)Costs reflect
local conditions
A bid submittal that fails to include a required bid bond would be unresponsive. - (ANSWER)True
A design-build delivery method typically results in the owner having one contract with the
architect and another contract with the contractor. - (ANSWER)False
The only way a contractor can get accurate costs for a bid estimate are if he has done similar
work and has historical data. - (ANSWER)False
City location factors are used when estimating a job that is located out of town. - (ANSWER)True
Conceptual estimates are generated by general contractors as part of competitive bidding. -
(ANSWER)False
, CM Final Questions With Complete Solutions
Wage rates are the same for all the workers on a job - (ANSWER)False
Preliminary estimates are typically completed by the architect. - (ANSWER)True
The longer a project takes the larger the indirect project costs will be. - (ANSWER)True
What typically happens if a contractor fails to submit his/her bid on time? - (ANSWER)The contractor
doesnt recieve the job and impacts reputation
What are two ways in which the type or complexity of a project can affect a contractor's ability
to qualify for the job? - (ANSWER)Contractor must qualify to buy bonds
You are a contractor interested in bidding for a new office building in town. Which bid document
will provide information to vou on how the bid forms are to be completed and where and when
to submit your bid? - (ANSWER)Design-Bid-Build
Name three design phases of a construction project. - (ANSWER)1) Schematic Design
2) Design Development
3) Final Design
Which type of delivery method is typically least risky for the owner, and is riskiest for the
contractor and why? - (ANSWER)1) Design-bid-build is least risky for the owner because they get a fixed
price of the project
2) Design-bid-build is risky for the general contractor because they are responsible for cost over
run
What are the five categories for LEED AP? - (ANSWER)1) Leed AP Design+ construction
2) Leed AP operations+ Maintenance
