CM 4211 1-4 Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: The Owner can specify in the contract how and what subcontractors can be sourced for the
project. (T/F)
Answer: True
Question 2: Select the best definition for General Contractor.
A. The Company that tells everyone on the project how and when to perform B. The company or individual
responsible for overseeing the construction process and managing any subcontractors, if applicable
C. The Company that performs the Front-End Loading and Engineering design
Answer: The company or individual responsible for overseeing the construction process and managing any
subcontractors, if applicable
Question 3: What are examples of contract documents?
A. Blueprints
B. Scope of Work
C. Design drawings
D. All of these answers
E. Technical specifications
Answer: D. All of these answers
Question 4: What is a Guaranteed Maximum Price contract?
A. The maximum amount the owner will have to pay the contractor is capped and is not to exceed
B. The maximum price the owner is to pay the vendors for materials and equipment
C. The maximum price the owner is to pay the subcontractor
Answer: A. The maximum amount the owner will have to pay the contractor is capped and is not to exceed
Question 5: What is a Design Bid contract?
A. A contract method that addresses design and construction costs simultaneously
B. A contract method that uses fast-tracking incentives as the basis of the contract
C. A contract method that bids after design
Answer: A. A contract method that addresses design and construction costs simultaneously
Question 6: A strong construction contract will outline the project's scope and leave little to no room
for which of the following.
A. Confusion on either side
B. Additional addendums
C. Red-line drawings
Answer: A. Confusion on either side
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,Question 7: Select the best definition for change request.
A. Describes how any requested changes will be communicated to the general contractor, as well as any fees
required for change orders and timelines for when changes can be requested and handled
B. A request for better working conditions and pay
C. A request for additional work
Answer: A. Describes how any requested changes will be communicated to the general contractor, as well
as any fees required for change orders and timelines for when changes can be requested and handled
Question 8: The right to subcontract any project work has to be outlined by which of the following.
Select all that apply.
A. The Prime Contractor
B. The contract
C. The Owner
Answer: B. The contract
Question 9: What is a Time and Materials contract?
A. The maximum price the owner is to pay the subcontractor
B. The maximum price the owner is to pay the vendors for materials and equipment
C. A contract that requires the client to pay the contractor for all labor and materials at a pre-negotiated rate
Answer: C. A contract that requires the client to pay the contractor for all labor and materials at a
pre-negotiated rate
Question 10: Of the three contracts LS, LSTK, and GMP, which once affords the most protection
financially and allows the owner to secure investors and loans?
A. GMP
B. All of these answers
C. LSTK
D. LS
Answer: A. GMP
Question 11: What are examples of construction contract clauses for escalation?
A. Fuel and gas
B. Steel
C. Construction materials and equipment
D. All of these answers
Answer: D. All of these answers
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, Question 12: What does Indemnification mean?
A. Holds the owner responsible for any injuries after the project is over
B. The responsibility of the contractor for any damages or loss incurred by the owner due to the work of the
contractor
C. Legal term to hold the owner responsible for Prime Contractor negligence
Answer: B. The responsibility of the contractor for any damages or loss incurred by the owner due to the
work of the contractor
Question 13: Select the best definition for labor and materials.
A. Specific to only construction and small business contracts
B. Only used in State and not Federal Contracting language
C. A contractor who is responsible for procuring the materials, as well as any costs associated with the labor
and materials needed to complete the work
Answer: C. A contractor who is responsible for procuring the materials, as well as any costs associated with
the labor and materials needed to complete the work
Question 14: The advantage of cost plus is that the Prime Contractor will incur a profit. (T/F)
Answer: True
Question 15: Timeline is defined by which of the following.
A. Finish Date
B. Start Date
C. Both
Answer: C. Both
Question 16: What is a Design Bid Build contract?
A. All of these answers
B. The process that saves the owner time and money by combining the design and construction
C. A traditional construction project delivery method that involves the completion of three distinct phases in
sequence
D. The maximum price the owner is to pay the vendors for materials and equipment
Answer: C. A traditional construction project delivery method that involves the completion of three distinct
phases in sequence
Question 17: What are examples of an Incentive construction contract?
A. Zero quality defects
B. Safety awards
C. All of these answers
D. Fast tracking
Answer: C. All of these answers
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Question 1: The Owner can specify in the contract how and what subcontractors can be sourced for the
project. (T/F)
Answer: True
Question 2: Select the best definition for General Contractor.
A. The Company that tells everyone on the project how and when to perform B. The company or individual
responsible for overseeing the construction process and managing any subcontractors, if applicable
C. The Company that performs the Front-End Loading and Engineering design
Answer: The company or individual responsible for overseeing the construction process and managing any
subcontractors, if applicable
Question 3: What are examples of contract documents?
A. Blueprints
B. Scope of Work
C. Design drawings
D. All of these answers
E. Technical specifications
Answer: D. All of these answers
Question 4: What is a Guaranteed Maximum Price contract?
A. The maximum amount the owner will have to pay the contractor is capped and is not to exceed
B. The maximum price the owner is to pay the vendors for materials and equipment
C. The maximum price the owner is to pay the subcontractor
Answer: A. The maximum amount the owner will have to pay the contractor is capped and is not to exceed
Question 5: What is a Design Bid contract?
A. A contract method that addresses design and construction costs simultaneously
B. A contract method that uses fast-tracking incentives as the basis of the contract
C. A contract method that bids after design
Answer: A. A contract method that addresses design and construction costs simultaneously
Question 6: A strong construction contract will outline the project's scope and leave little to no room
for which of the following.
A. Confusion on either side
B. Additional addendums
C. Red-line drawings
Answer: A. Confusion on either side
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,Question 7: Select the best definition for change request.
A. Describes how any requested changes will be communicated to the general contractor, as well as any fees
required for change orders and timelines for when changes can be requested and handled
B. A request for better working conditions and pay
C. A request for additional work
Answer: A. Describes how any requested changes will be communicated to the general contractor, as well
as any fees required for change orders and timelines for when changes can be requested and handled
Question 8: The right to subcontract any project work has to be outlined by which of the following.
Select all that apply.
A. The Prime Contractor
B. The contract
C. The Owner
Answer: B. The contract
Question 9: What is a Time and Materials contract?
A. The maximum price the owner is to pay the subcontractor
B. The maximum price the owner is to pay the vendors for materials and equipment
C. A contract that requires the client to pay the contractor for all labor and materials at a pre-negotiated rate
Answer: C. A contract that requires the client to pay the contractor for all labor and materials at a
pre-negotiated rate
Question 10: Of the three contracts LS, LSTK, and GMP, which once affords the most protection
financially and allows the owner to secure investors and loans?
A. GMP
B. All of these answers
C. LSTK
D. LS
Answer: A. GMP
Question 11: What are examples of construction contract clauses for escalation?
A. Fuel and gas
B. Steel
C. Construction materials and equipment
D. All of these answers
Answer: D. All of these answers
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, Question 12: What does Indemnification mean?
A. Holds the owner responsible for any injuries after the project is over
B. The responsibility of the contractor for any damages or loss incurred by the owner due to the work of the
contractor
C. Legal term to hold the owner responsible for Prime Contractor negligence
Answer: B. The responsibility of the contractor for any damages or loss incurred by the owner due to the
work of the contractor
Question 13: Select the best definition for labor and materials.
A. Specific to only construction and small business contracts
B. Only used in State and not Federal Contracting language
C. A contractor who is responsible for procuring the materials, as well as any costs associated with the labor
and materials needed to complete the work
Answer: C. A contractor who is responsible for procuring the materials, as well as any costs associated with
the labor and materials needed to complete the work
Question 14: The advantage of cost plus is that the Prime Contractor will incur a profit. (T/F)
Answer: True
Question 15: Timeline is defined by which of the following.
A. Finish Date
B. Start Date
C. Both
Answer: C. Both
Question 16: What is a Design Bid Build contract?
A. All of these answers
B. The process that saves the owner time and money by combining the design and construction
C. A traditional construction project delivery method that involves the completion of three distinct phases in
sequence
D. The maximum price the owner is to pay the vendors for materials and equipment
Answer: C. A traditional construction project delivery method that involves the completion of three distinct
phases in sequence
Question 17: What are examples of an Incentive construction contract?
A. Zero quality defects
B. Safety awards
C. All of these answers
D. Fast tracking
Answer: C. All of these answers
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