Idaho Construction Manager Qualification
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Section 1: Licensing Requirements & Qualification (Questions 1-10)
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1. Under Idaho Code § 54-
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4505, which of the following is a minimum requirement for construction manager licensur
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A. A bachelor's degree in any field with 2 years of construction experience
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B. A bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management with 4 years of
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C. A high school diploma with 10 years of construction trade experience
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D. Completion of an OSHA 30-hour course and 3 years of project management experience
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2. If an applicant does not have a qualifying bachelor's degree, what alternative path to lic
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ensure exists under Idaho law?
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A. No alternative path exists; a degree is mandatory
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B. A minimum of 5 years of experience managing construction projects
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C. A master's degree in business administration
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D. Passing the exam without any experience requirement
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3. According to IDAPA 07.05.01, what is the minimum passing score required for the Const
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D. 65%
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4. If an applicant fails a section of the Construction Manager examination on the second a
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ttempt, what is the consequence?
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A. The applicant may retake only the failed section immediately
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B. The applicant must wait one full year before taking the examination again and must retake all s
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,C. The applicant must complete additional coursework before retesting
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D. The applicant is permanently disqualified from licensure
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5. What is the primary difference between a Public Works Contractor license and a Constr
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A. There is no difference; they are interchangeable terms
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B. A Construction Manager license allows supervision of contractors, while a Contractor license p
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ermits direct performance of construction work
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C. A Contractor license requires a higher exam score than a Construction Manager license
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D. A Construction Manager license is only valid for private projects
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6. Which agency is responsible for overseeing Construction Manager licensing in Idaho?
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A. Idaho Contractors Board (DOPL)
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B. Idaho Division of Building Safety (DBS)
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C. Idaho Transportation Department (ITD)
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D. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
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7. A licensed Construction Manager who undergoes a change in business organization fro
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m a sole proprietorship to an LLC must do which of the following?
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A. Notify the board informally via email
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B. File an application for a new license on behalf of the successor organization within 60 days
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C. Nothing; the license transfers automatically
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D. Wait until the next renewal cycle to update the license
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8. Under the Public Works Construction Management Licensing Act, how often must a Con
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A. Every 2 years
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C. Every 3 years
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D. Every 5 years
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A. Health, environmental, and safety regulations
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D. Financing, scheduling, and project administration
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lly keep the application open for the applicant to submit missing documentation?
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,A. 30 days
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C. 1 year
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D. 90 days
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Section 2: Contract Administration & Documentation (Questions 11-25)
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11. Which document is most useful for establishing the sequence and timing of planned c
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D. Tax return
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12. What is the primary function of a Request for Information (RFI)?
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A. To create a new contract automatically
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B. To obtain clarification concerning unclear or conflicting project information
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C. To authorize payment automatically
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D. To replace a change order
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13. A proposed change increases contract scope and price. Which instrument is generally
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most appropriate when formally authorized under the contract?
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A. Daily report
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B. Change order
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C. Safety observation
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D. Punch list
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14. Contractor submittals generally do NOT transfer the contractor's contractual responsi
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A. Materials only
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B. Means, methods, dimensions, and fabrication
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C. Scheduling and sequencing
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D. Safety compliance
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A. A formally signed change order only
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D. A completed punch-list item
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16. Why should a Construction Manager maintain a change-order log?
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A. To avoid using contracts
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B. To track status, cost, time, approvals, and cumulative impact of changes
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C. To eliminate RFIs
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D. To replace the schedule
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17. Which condition most strongly supports a differing-site-condition claim?
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A. The contractor simply underestimated quantities
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B. Actual subsurface conditions materially differ from the contract representation or reasonably a
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nticipated conditions covered by the contract
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C. The contractor wants a higher profit
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D. The owner changes paint color
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18. What is a punch list?
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A. A material order list
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B. A list of incomplete or defective items to be corrected before project acceptance
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C. A list of approved subcontractors
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D. A list of safety violations
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19. What should a Construction Manager do when a contractor gives verbal notice of a po
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C. Immediately approve the claim
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D. Terminate the contract
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20. Which record is particularly valuable when a contractor later submits a delay claim?
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A. Advertising brochures
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C. Personal photographs unrelated to the work
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D. Old business cards
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21. What is the primary purpose of a performance bond?
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A. Guarantee the contractor's performance of contractual obligations
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C. Guarantee the owner's financing
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D. Replace a bid
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Section 1: Licensing Requirements & Qualification (Questions 1-10)
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1. Under Idaho Code § 54-
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4505, which of the following is a minimum requirement for construction manager licensur
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e?
A. A bachelor's degree in any field with 2 years of construction experience
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B. A bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management with 4 years of
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C. A high school diploma with 10 years of construction trade experience
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D. Completion of an OSHA 30-hour course and 3 years of project management experience
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2. If an applicant does not have a qualifying bachelor's degree, what alternative path to lic
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ensure exists under Idaho law?
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A. No alternative path exists; a degree is mandatory
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B. A minimum of 5 years of experience managing construction projects
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C. A master's degree in business administration
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D. Passing the exam without any experience requirement
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3. According to IDAPA 07.05.01, what is the minimum passing score required for the Const
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ruction Manager examination?
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A. 70%
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B. 75%
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C. 80%
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D. 65%
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4. If an applicant fails a section of the Construction Manager examination on the second a
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ttempt, what is the consequence?
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A. The applicant may retake only the failed section immediately
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B. The applicant must wait one full year before taking the examination again and must retake all s
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ections
,C. The applicant must complete additional coursework before retesting
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D. The applicant is permanently disqualified from licensure
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A. There is no difference; they are interchangeable terms
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B. A Construction Manager license allows supervision of contractors, while a Contractor license p
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ermits direct performance of construction work
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D. A Construction Manager license is only valid for private projects
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6. Which agency is responsible for overseeing Construction Manager licensing in Idaho?
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A. Idaho Contractors Board (DOPL)
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B. Idaho Division of Building Safety (DBS)
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C. Idaho Transportation Department (ITD)
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D. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
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7. A licensed Construction Manager who undergoes a change in business organization fro
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A. Notify the board informally via email
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B. File an application for a new license on behalf of the successor organization within 60 days
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C. Nothing; the license transfers automatically
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D. Wait until the next renewal cycle to update the license
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A. Every 2 years
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D. Every 5 years
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A. Health, environmental, and safety regulations
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D. 90 days
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11. Which document is most useful for establishing the sequence and timing of planned c
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D. Tax return
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12. What is the primary function of a Request for Information (RFI)?
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A. To create a new contract automatically
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B. To obtain clarification concerning unclear or conflicting project information
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C. To authorize payment automatically
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D. To replace a change order
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13. A proposed change increases contract scope and price. Which instrument is generally
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most appropriate when formally authorized under the contract?
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C. Safety observation
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D. Punch list
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14. Contractor submittals generally do NOT transfer the contractor's contractual responsi
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A. Materials only
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C. Scheduling and sequencing
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A. A formally signed change order only
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D. A completed punch-list item
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16. Why should a Construction Manager maintain a change-order log?
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A. To avoid using contracts
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B. To track status, cost, time, approvals, and cumulative impact of changes
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D. To replace the schedule
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17. Which condition most strongly supports a differing-site-condition claim?
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A. The contractor simply underestimated quantities
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nticipated conditions covered by the contract
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D. The owner changes paint color
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18. What is a punch list?
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A. A material order list
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C. A list of approved subcontractors
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D. Terminate the contract
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20. Which record is particularly valuable when a contractor later submits a delay claim?
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A. Advertising brochures
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D. Old business cards
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21. What is the primary purpose of a performance bond?
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A. Guarantee the contractor's performance of contractual obligations
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B. Guarantee the lowest material prices
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C. Guarantee the owner's financing
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D. Replace a bid
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