CMGT TEST 2 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is NOT one of the three main issues the superintendent must be concerned with
when trying to manage construction operations. - Answers - Office communication
structure
When scheduling subcontractors for the job, you should try to follow three fundamental
rules. Which of the following is NOT one of them? - Answers - Try to fit as many
subcontractors into the same space at the same time to cut back on duration.
What does it mean to order something on will-call? - Answers - Confirming an order
day-of delivery that has been placed prior.
Which is NOT a factor that negatively impacts construction productivity? - Answers - On
site meetings with the owner
What is an environmental issue that would interfere with the project schedule and cause
unexpected delays on the job? - Answers - Discovering historical or cultural artifacts
while excavating
What is a laydown area? - Answers - A designated storage area on site used for sorting
out large orders
On what kind of plan would a portable toilet, dumpsters, and on-site parking areas be
shown? - Answers - A site logistics plan
Why is it important for the job superintendent and the other members of the onsite team
to keep project diaries? - Answers - The diaries help to keep straight all of the
communications, conversations, and activities.
Why is it important to accurately report hours and cost codes on time cards? - Answers
- They provide fundamental information needed to track and monitor productivity and
labor expenditures.
What is one benefit of a webcam? - Answers - It can help increase overall owner
involvement
What does SWPPP stand for? - Answers - Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
What would NOT be covered in a typical weekly subcontractor meeting? - Answers -
Performance reviews
What outside agency might a contractor never have to deal with in the course of
construction? - Answers - Marketing agencies
What is NOT one of the three main issues the superintendent must be concerned with
when trying to manage construction operations. - Answers - Office communication
structure
When scheduling subcontractors for the job, you should try to follow three fundamental
rules. Which of the following is NOT one of them? - Answers - Try to fit as many
subcontractors into the same space at the same time to cut back on duration.
What does it mean to order something on will-call? - Answers - Confirming an order
day-of delivery that has been placed prior.
Which is NOT a factor that negatively impacts construction productivity? - Answers - On
site meetings with the owner
What is an environmental issue that would interfere with the project schedule and cause
unexpected delays on the job? - Answers - Discovering historical or cultural artifacts
while excavating
What is a laydown area? - Answers - A designated storage area on site used for sorting
out large orders
On what kind of plan would a portable toilet, dumpsters, and on-site parking areas be
shown? - Answers - A site logistics plan
Why is it important for the job superintendent and the other members of the onsite team
to keep project diaries? - Answers - The diaries help to keep straight all of the
communications, conversations, and activities.
Why is it important to accurately report hours and cost codes on time cards? - Answers
- They provide fundamental information needed to track and monitor productivity and
labor expenditures.
What is one benefit of a webcam? - Answers - It can help increase overall owner
involvement
What does SWPPP stand for? - Answers - Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
What would NOT be covered in a typical weekly subcontractor meeting? - Answers -
Performance reviews
What outside agency might a contractor never have to deal with in the course of
construction? - Answers - Marketing agencies
