COSC 275 WOD 1-4 EXAM WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
estimating - ANSWER-The process of determining the anticipated cost of materials,
labor, and equipment of a proposed project.
take-off - ANSWER-The process in which detailed lists are compiled, based on
drawings and specifications, of all the material and equipment necessary to construct
a project. The cost estimator uses this list to calculate how much it will cost to build
the project.
quantities - ANSWER-Measured amounts of construction items expressed in their
customary units.
quantification - ANSWER-In estimating an activity to translate project scope
information into resource quantities suitable for costing. In the engineering and
construction industry, a takeoff is a specific type of quantification that is a
measurement and listing of quantities of materials from drawings.
quantity survey - ANSWER-A detailed analysis of material and equipment required to
construct a project.
area - ANSWER-A measurement of a given planar region or of the surface of a solid.
area method - ANSWER-A construction cost estimating system employing unit
square foot costs multiplied by the adjusted gross floor area of a building.
length - ANSWER-The longest dimension of an object.
linear measurement - ANSWER-A unit or system of units for measuring length: 12" =
1', 3' = 1 yard, 1 yard = 0.9144 meters, 1 mile = 5,280 feet
dimension - ANSWER-A distance between two points, lines, or planes
specifications or specs - ANSWER-Documents that define the qualitative
requirements for products, materials, and workmanship upon which the contract for
construction is based.
drawings - ANSWER-Graphic illustrations depicting the dimensions, design, and
location of a project. Generally including plans, elevations, details, diagrams,
schedules, and sections
addendum - ANSWER-A document describing an addition, change, correction, or
modification to contract documents. An addendum is issued by the design
professional during the bidding period or prior to the award of contract, and is the
primary method of informing bidders of modifications to the work during the bidding
process. Addenda become part of the contract documents.
CORRECT SOLUTIONS
estimating - ANSWER-The process of determining the anticipated cost of materials,
labor, and equipment of a proposed project.
take-off - ANSWER-The process in which detailed lists are compiled, based on
drawings and specifications, of all the material and equipment necessary to construct
a project. The cost estimator uses this list to calculate how much it will cost to build
the project.
quantities - ANSWER-Measured amounts of construction items expressed in their
customary units.
quantification - ANSWER-In estimating an activity to translate project scope
information into resource quantities suitable for costing. In the engineering and
construction industry, a takeoff is a specific type of quantification that is a
measurement and listing of quantities of materials from drawings.
quantity survey - ANSWER-A detailed analysis of material and equipment required to
construct a project.
area - ANSWER-A measurement of a given planar region or of the surface of a solid.
area method - ANSWER-A construction cost estimating system employing unit
square foot costs multiplied by the adjusted gross floor area of a building.
length - ANSWER-The longest dimension of an object.
linear measurement - ANSWER-A unit or system of units for measuring length: 12" =
1', 3' = 1 yard, 1 yard = 0.9144 meters, 1 mile = 5,280 feet
dimension - ANSWER-A distance between two points, lines, or planes
specifications or specs - ANSWER-Documents that define the qualitative
requirements for products, materials, and workmanship upon which the contract for
construction is based.
drawings - ANSWER-Graphic illustrations depicting the dimensions, design, and
location of a project. Generally including plans, elevations, details, diagrams,
schedules, and sections
addendum - ANSWER-A document describing an addition, change, correction, or
modification to contract documents. An addendum is issued by the design
professional during the bidding period or prior to the award of contract, and is the
primary method of informing bidders of modifications to the work during the bidding
process. Addenda become part of the contract documents.
