CMIT CERTIFICATION ASSESSMENT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
VERIFIED GRADED A+
⩥ Which of the following methods of compensation for CM services is
inconsistent with the CM's agency relationship to its owner. Answer: C)
Multiple of direct personnel expenses
⩥ An agency CM with a fixed fee compensation arrangement shares in
the savings generated by a lower than planned construction cost of the
project. Answer: False
⩥ Requiring a Guaranteed Maximum Price for the ultimate cost of the
project does not create any potential for conflict between the CM and the
owner's interests during the 'front end,' pre-construction phase services..
Answer: False
⩥ Compensation Method Defines Owner-CM Relationship. Answer:
True
⩥ Deficient Contract Documents Cause Disputes. Answer: True
⩥ Contract Documents Protect CM's Interest Primarily. Answer: False
,⩥ Lowest Bidder Contracts Reduce Disputes with Owner-CM-Designer.
Answer: False
⩥ Owners Modify Standard Agreement Forms for Projects. Answer:
False
⩥ Increased Prime Contractors Require Coordinated Contract
Documents. Answer: True
⩥ Roles of CM in AIA and CMAA Agreements Differ. Answer: True
⩥ CM-at-Risk Series Allows CM to Perform Construction Work.
Answer: False
⩥ Owner Can Direct CM as Agent in CM-at-Risk Contract. Answer:
True
⩥ Responsibilities After GMP Acceptance in CM-at-Risk Series.
Answer: False
⩥ The CMAA Standard Forms of Agreement (Agency or CM-at-Risk
Series) are recommended for all design and construction projects..
Answer: True
, ⩥ A CM should consult legal counsel when preparing or modifying
contracts.. Answer: True
⩥ Standard form contracts like CMAA and AIA documents can be
customized for owner's project-specific needs.. Answer: True
⩥ CMAA contract documents were not primarily written to protect the
CM's interests.. Answer: False
⩥ Basic contractual relationships between CM and designer are similar
in CMAA A-1 and AIA C132-2009 documents.. Answer: True
⩥ In CMAA Agency series, the designer can object to provisions in the
Construction Management Plan by the CM.. Answer: True
⩥ Under CMAA agency series, CM and designer must cooperate for
owner's benefit.. Answer: True
⩥ When providing services in CMAA document A-1, CM may be liable
for negligent cost estimate preparation.. Answer: True
⩥ While working under CMAA document A-4, the designer can rely on
CM's cost estimate data.. Answer: True
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
VERIFIED GRADED A+
⩥ Which of the following methods of compensation for CM services is
inconsistent with the CM's agency relationship to its owner. Answer: C)
Multiple of direct personnel expenses
⩥ An agency CM with a fixed fee compensation arrangement shares in
the savings generated by a lower than planned construction cost of the
project. Answer: False
⩥ Requiring a Guaranteed Maximum Price for the ultimate cost of the
project does not create any potential for conflict between the CM and the
owner's interests during the 'front end,' pre-construction phase services..
Answer: False
⩥ Compensation Method Defines Owner-CM Relationship. Answer:
True
⩥ Deficient Contract Documents Cause Disputes. Answer: True
⩥ Contract Documents Protect CM's Interest Primarily. Answer: False
,⩥ Lowest Bidder Contracts Reduce Disputes with Owner-CM-Designer.
Answer: False
⩥ Owners Modify Standard Agreement Forms for Projects. Answer:
False
⩥ Increased Prime Contractors Require Coordinated Contract
Documents. Answer: True
⩥ Roles of CM in AIA and CMAA Agreements Differ. Answer: True
⩥ CM-at-Risk Series Allows CM to Perform Construction Work.
Answer: False
⩥ Owner Can Direct CM as Agent in CM-at-Risk Contract. Answer:
True
⩥ Responsibilities After GMP Acceptance in CM-at-Risk Series.
Answer: False
⩥ The CMAA Standard Forms of Agreement (Agency or CM-at-Risk
Series) are recommended for all design and construction projects..
Answer: True
, ⩥ A CM should consult legal counsel when preparing or modifying
contracts.. Answer: True
⩥ Standard form contracts like CMAA and AIA documents can be
customized for owner's project-specific needs.. Answer: True
⩥ CMAA contract documents were not primarily written to protect the
CM's interests.. Answer: False
⩥ Basic contractual relationships between CM and designer are similar
in CMAA A-1 and AIA C132-2009 documents.. Answer: True
⩥ In CMAA Agency series, the designer can object to provisions in the
Construction Management Plan by the CM.. Answer: True
⩥ Under CMAA agency series, CM and designer must cooperate for
owner's benefit.. Answer: True
⩥ When providing services in CMAA document A-1, CM may be liable
for negligent cost estimate preparation.. Answer: True
⩥ While working under CMAA document A-4, the designer can rely on
CM's cost estimate data.. Answer: True
