CSM 2030 FINALS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
One of the benefits of Design-Build over Design-Bid-Build is that it allows for fast track
scheduling.
True
With a Construction Manager at Risk project delivery, the owner holds the contract with
the construction contractors.
False
A Fixed-Fee is a compensation method that allows the contractor to charge a "fixed fee"
above the actual cost of materials used for the job.
False
The sequence of activities that determines the least amount of time in which a project can
be completed is called:
Critical Path
CAD and BIM are the same thing
False
The ICC (International Code Council) is responsible for defining zoning ordinances for a
municipality.
False
An example of a reference standards
,The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Standard. The International
Residential Code
The Occupancy Classification of a building does not affect
Types of materials allowed during construction
MasterFormat is most commonly used for final specification of product information in
construction.
True
The maximum area and height of a building can both be restricted by:
Building Code and Zoning Ordinance
Sustainability and durability are the same. If you have durable construction, it will be
sustainable.
False
Green Building means applying sustainable principles to design and construction.
True
Which of the following would be considered the "most sustainable" if was rated by LEED?
Platinum
A lifecycle-analysis methods look at describing and quantifying environmental impacts
associated with building materials.
True
, Environment labels of Type I - Ecolabels are independent, third-party certifications of
environmental performance.
True
A shallow foundation is defined at being a foundation that transfers the load directly to the
soil at the base of the substructure.
True
Typically foundations must be placed below the frost line or use special features, such as
insulation, to prevent affects of frost heaving the foundation.
True
Needlebeams are a method of underpinnning where a beam is put through an existing
foundation to temporarily support the structure while the foundation is dug out and
perminant additional supports are added.
True
A drainage mat is most commonly used in combination with which of the following?
filter fabric
Dampproofing and waterproofing are interchangeable terms and mean the same thing.
false
Which of the following occurs when groundwater runs beneath the base of the wall?
undermining
2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
One of the benefits of Design-Build over Design-Bid-Build is that it allows for fast track
scheduling.
True
With a Construction Manager at Risk project delivery, the owner holds the contract with
the construction contractors.
False
A Fixed-Fee is a compensation method that allows the contractor to charge a "fixed fee"
above the actual cost of materials used for the job.
False
The sequence of activities that determines the least amount of time in which a project can
be completed is called:
Critical Path
CAD and BIM are the same thing
False
The ICC (International Code Council) is responsible for defining zoning ordinances for a
municipality.
False
An example of a reference standards
,The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Standard. The International
Residential Code
The Occupancy Classification of a building does not affect
Types of materials allowed during construction
MasterFormat is most commonly used for final specification of product information in
construction.
True
The maximum area and height of a building can both be restricted by:
Building Code and Zoning Ordinance
Sustainability and durability are the same. If you have durable construction, it will be
sustainable.
False
Green Building means applying sustainable principles to design and construction.
True
Which of the following would be considered the "most sustainable" if was rated by LEED?
Platinum
A lifecycle-analysis methods look at describing and quantifying environmental impacts
associated with building materials.
True
, Environment labels of Type I - Ecolabels are independent, third-party certifications of
environmental performance.
True
A shallow foundation is defined at being a foundation that transfers the load directly to the
soil at the base of the substructure.
True
Typically foundations must be placed below the frost line or use special features, such as
insulation, to prevent affects of frost heaving the foundation.
True
Needlebeams are a method of underpinnning where a beam is put through an existing
foundation to temporarily support the structure while the foundation is dug out and
perminant additional supports are added.
True
A drainage mat is most commonly used in combination with which of the following?
filter fabric
Dampproofing and waterproofing are interchangeable terms and mean the same thing.
false
Which of the following occurs when groundwater runs beneath the base of the wall?
undermining
