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Florida Certified General Contractor Project
Management Exam QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Florida Certified General Contractor – Project Management Exam — Point Form Coverage
1. Florida Certified General Contractor licensing requirements and scope of practice
2. Florida construction laws, rules, and contractor responsibilities
3. Project planning and pre-construction management procedures
4. Construction contract types (lump sum, cost-plus, unit price, GMP)
5. Contract administration and contract document interpretation
6. Project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CMAR)
7. Construction scheduling fundamentals and Critical Path Method (CPM)
8. Gantt charts, network diagrams, and schedule analysis
9. Resource allocation and workforce planning
10. Project budgeting and cost control techniques
11. Estimating labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs
12. Cash flow forecasting and project financial management
13. Value engineering and cost-saving strategies
14. Procurement and purchasing procedures
15. Subcontractor selection, qualification, and management
16. Material management and inventory control
17. Construction document control and recordkeeping
18. Blueprint reading and specification interpretation
19. Change orders, contract modifications, and claims management
20. Request for Information (RFI) procedures and documentation
21. Shop drawings, submittals, and approval processes
22. Florida Building Code compliance requirements
23. Permit acquisition and inspection coordination procedures
24. Quality control and quality assurance programs
25. Construction safety management and OSHA requirements
26. Site-specific safety plans and hazard mitigation
27. Fall protection, scaffolding, and excavation safety awareness
28. Workers’ compensation and employer responsibilities
29. Risk management and liability reduction strategies
30. Insurance requirements (general liability, builder's risk, bonds)
31. Environmental compliance and stormwater management practices
32. Erosion and sediment control requirements
33. Construction equipment planning and utilization
34. Productivity measurement and performance monitoring
35. Project communication and stakeholder management
36. Meeting management and project reporting procedures
37. Leadership and supervision of construction personnel
38. Labor laws and workforce management principles
39. Dispute resolution methods (negotiation, mediation, arbitration)
40. Delay analysis and schedule recovery techniques
41. Project closeout procedures and final inspections
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42. Punch lists, warranties, and turnover documentation
43. Construction ethics and professional responsibilities
44. Building commissioning and systems startup coordination
45. Contract default, termination, and legal remedies
46. Documentation for claims, disputes, and litigation support
47. Scenario-based project management decision-making
48. Scenario-based scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation problems
49. Scenario-based contract administration and change order management
50. Scenario-based construction safety, quality control, and project closeout decisions
Florida Certified General Contractor – Project Management Exam
Batch 1 (Questions 1–50)
1. A Florida Certified General Contractor is awarded a commercial office project and discovers several
specialty trades are required beyond the contractor’s direct workforce capabilities. What is the most
appropriate project management action to maintain compliance and project efficiency?
A. Ignore specialty requirements and self-perform all work regardless of qualifications
B. Hire qualified subcontractors and coordinate their work through project management controls
C. Delay the project until all employees receive specialty training certifications
D. Transfer project responsibility entirely to the owner
Answer: B
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Rationale: Florida contractors frequently manage specialty subcontractors. Proper qualification,
coordination, and oversight help maintain compliance, productivity, and contractual obligations.
2. During pre-construction planning for a large retail center, the owner requests a comprehensive
review of potential scheduling risks before construction begins. Which project management activity best
satisfies this request?
A. Punch list preparation
B. Warranty administration
C. Risk assessment and schedule development
D. Final inspection scheduling
Answer: C
Rationale: Risk assessment during pre-construction identifies constraints, critical activities, and potential
delays before field operations begin.
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3. A contractor enters an agreement where the total contract amount remains fixed unless approved
changes occur. Which contract type is being utilized?
A. Cost-plus contract
B. Time and materials contract
C. Lump sum contract
D. Unit price contract
Answer: C
Rationale: Lump sum contracts establish a fixed project price, placing greater cost-control responsibility
on the contractor.
4. A project owner agrees to reimburse actual costs and pay an additional fee for contractor services.
Which contract arrangement does this describe?
A. Lump sum contract
B. Guaranteed Maximum Price contract
Florida Certified General Contractor Project
Management Exam QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Florida Certified General Contractor – Project Management Exam — Point Form Coverage
1. Florida Certified General Contractor licensing requirements and scope of practice
2. Florida construction laws, rules, and contractor responsibilities
3. Project planning and pre-construction management procedures
4. Construction contract types (lump sum, cost-plus, unit price, GMP)
5. Contract administration and contract document interpretation
6. Project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CMAR)
7. Construction scheduling fundamentals and Critical Path Method (CPM)
8. Gantt charts, network diagrams, and schedule analysis
9. Resource allocation and workforce planning
10. Project budgeting and cost control techniques
11. Estimating labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs
12. Cash flow forecasting and project financial management
13. Value engineering and cost-saving strategies
14. Procurement and purchasing procedures
15. Subcontractor selection, qualification, and management
16. Material management and inventory control
17. Construction document control and recordkeeping
18. Blueprint reading and specification interpretation
19. Change orders, contract modifications, and claims management
20. Request for Information (RFI) procedures and documentation
21. Shop drawings, submittals, and approval processes
22. Florida Building Code compliance requirements
23. Permit acquisition and inspection coordination procedures
24. Quality control and quality assurance programs
25. Construction safety management and OSHA requirements
26. Site-specific safety plans and hazard mitigation
27. Fall protection, scaffolding, and excavation safety awareness
28. Workers’ compensation and employer responsibilities
29. Risk management and liability reduction strategies
30. Insurance requirements (general liability, builder's risk, bonds)
31. Environmental compliance and stormwater management practices
32. Erosion and sediment control requirements
33. Construction equipment planning and utilization
34. Productivity measurement and performance monitoring
35. Project communication and stakeholder management
36. Meeting management and project reporting procedures
37. Leadership and supervision of construction personnel
38. Labor laws and workforce management principles
39. Dispute resolution methods (negotiation, mediation, arbitration)
40. Delay analysis and schedule recovery techniques
41. Project closeout procedures and final inspections
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42. Punch lists, warranties, and turnover documentation
43. Construction ethics and professional responsibilities
44. Building commissioning and systems startup coordination
45. Contract default, termination, and legal remedies
46. Documentation for claims, disputes, and litigation support
47. Scenario-based project management decision-making
48. Scenario-based scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation problems
49. Scenario-based contract administration and change order management
50. Scenario-based construction safety, quality control, and project closeout decisions
Florida Certified General Contractor – Project Management Exam
Batch 1 (Questions 1–50)
1. A Florida Certified General Contractor is awarded a commercial office project and discovers several
specialty trades are required beyond the contractor’s direct workforce capabilities. What is the most
appropriate project management action to maintain compliance and project efficiency?
A. Ignore specialty requirements and self-perform all work regardless of qualifications
B. Hire qualified subcontractors and coordinate their work through project management controls
C. Delay the project until all employees receive specialty training certifications
D. Transfer project responsibility entirely to the owner
Answer: B
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Rationale: Florida contractors frequently manage specialty subcontractors. Proper qualification,
coordination, and oversight help maintain compliance, productivity, and contractual obligations.
2. During pre-construction planning for a large retail center, the owner requests a comprehensive
review of potential scheduling risks before construction begins. Which project management activity best
satisfies this request?
A. Punch list preparation
B. Warranty administration
C. Risk assessment and schedule development
D. Final inspection scheduling
Answer: C
Rationale: Risk assessment during pre-construction identifies constraints, critical activities, and potential
delays before field operations begin.
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3. A contractor enters an agreement where the total contract amount remains fixed unless approved
changes occur. Which contract type is being utilized?
A. Cost-plus contract
B. Time and materials contract
C. Lump sum contract
D. Unit price contract
Answer: C
Rationale: Lump sum contracts establish a fixed project price, placing greater cost-control responsibility
on the contractor.
4. A project owner agrees to reimburse actual costs and pay an additional fee for contractor services.
Which contract arrangement does this describe?
A. Lump sum contract
B. Guaranteed Maximum Price contract
