AIC PREP UH EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+

1 AIC PREP UH EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ A 'place concrete' activity requires the placement of 2080 cubic yards. If the individual production rate is 2 cubic yards per work hour per person, with a 10-person crew and 8 hour workday, how many days are needed to complete this activity? a. 13 b. 26 c. 104 d. 130 Correct Answer: a. 13 A topographical map is a drawing showing? a. Subsurface soil conditions b. A general profile view of the site c. Contour lines and elevations d. Cross sections along the length of the project Correct Answer: c. Contour lines and elevations 2 The owner's rep observed substandard drywall patches on a general contractor's renovation project. Which of the following should be the representative's first course of action? a. Save items for punch list b. Notify drywall finisher of the problem c. Tell painter not to accept patched walls. d. Notify general contractors superintend of problem Correct Answer: d. Notify general contractors superintend of problem Five Contractors are bidding part of a job with storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water distribution. Their bids are: Contractor 1 will do storm and water for $2000. Contractor 2 will do storm for $1000. Contractor 3 will do sanitary and water for $12,000. Contractor 4 will do sanitary for $7,000 Contractor 5 will do water for $7,000 What is the lowest price for the complete job? a. $7,000 b. $9,000 c. $13,000 d. $15,000 Correct Answer: b. $9,000 Which of the following can be identified from the initial schedule of values? a. Vendors working on the project b. Contractors proposed breakdown of the project cost c. Profit margin of the applicant d. Quality of work in place Correct Answer: b. Contractors proposed breakdown of the project cost 3 Who is primarily responsible for ensuring that contract documents comply with building codes? a. Owner b. Contractor c. Building inspector d. Architect design professional Correct Answer: d. Architect design professional What method is used to calculate activity duration? a. Daily production rate divided by plan quantity b. Plan quantity divided by crew rate c. Plan quantity divided by daily production rate d. Plan quantity dived by labor unit cost Correct Answer: c. Plan quantity divided by daily production rate The architect has approved the rerouting of an HVAC through concrete slabs in a building. To insure that activities are coordinated, a meeting should be called by the field supervisor and the a. HVAC subcontractor only b. HVAC subcontractor and all other subcontractors c. HVAC subcontractor and all other affected subcontractors d. HVAC subcontractor and the architect engineer 4 Correct Answer: c. HVAC subcontractor and all other affected subcontractors A project schedule has been updated. The activity placement of spread footing concrete was originally scheduled to begin as early as day 10. The activity duration is 4 days. The actual start day was day 12. The original schedule had calculated total float of 7 days for this activity. The recalculated total float for the activity, when updated, would be a. 2 days b. 5 days c. 6 days d. 9 days Correct Answer: b. 5 days 10. Under a design-build contract which of the following parties is responsible for coordination of the design engineers and the subcontractors a. Owner b. Contractor c. Architect d. Subcontractor Correct Answer: b. Contractor Concrete to be poured for 10 footings are 5 feet wide by 5 feet long by 2 feet deep. How many cubic yards of concrete should the estimate be for this pour, using a 10%waste factor. a. 14.8 5 b. 16.3 c. 18.5 d. 20.3 Correct Answer: d. 20.3 What is the term for a change order issued by the owner of a project that is outside of the contractor's scope of work and therefore the contractor can a refuse to perform the work? a. Cardinal Change b. Preliminary Change c. No cost change order d. Supplemental instructions Correct Answer: a. Cardinal Change What is a "Schedule of Values"? a. A list of ethical practices in which employees may participate b. a table showing average wage rates for each crew c. a breakdown of the contract amount into pay items d. a list of construction activities Correct Answer: c. a breakdown of the contract amount into pay items During layout of a site, it is determined that the slope distance between point A and point B is 200 feet at a slope angle of 15 degrees. What is the actual horizontal distance (H distance) on the plans from point A to point B? 6 a. 181.26' b. 193.19' c. 199.44' d. 207.06' Correct Answer: b. 193.19' According to CSI, which of the following is in the project manual? a. General requirements b. Estimate c. schedule d. Certificate of occupancy Correct Answer: a. General requirements Which of the following are calculated by the "Backward pass" through the CPM network? a. Early start and late start b. Total float and free float c. Early start and early finish d. Late start and late finish Correct Answer: d. Late start and late finish 7 Which of the following pre-bid information should be gathered for developing a bid proposal? a. Schematic design, design development drawings, contract documents, project manual, and bid documents b. adjacent site conditions, existing surface conditions, existing utility locations, and field dimensions c. value engineering criteria, design outline specifications, total quality management procedures, safety management procedures d. shop drawings, product data sheets, samples, and submittal logs Correct Answer: a. Schematic design, design development drawings, contract documents, project manual, and bid documents Subcontractor "A" submits shop drawings to the GC which include materials that do not comply with the contract documents. The GC as well as the architect stamps all of them "reviewed". The materials are then shipped to the job site. During an off-loading inspection, the GC notices the noncompliance. What action should the GC take concerning the matter? a. install them because the architect's stamp is a variance to the contract document b. install them and ask for a discount from the subcontractor c. accept and install materials d. reject the shipment and require compliance with the contract documents Correct Answer: d. reject the shipment and require compliance with the contract documents Which of the following incorporates the tracking, confirming, and accelerating of delivery of an item that has been purchased? a. Routing 8 b. Expediting c. Monitoring d. Controlling Correct Answer: b. Expediting How should a constructor establish the field staffing for a project? a. in consultation with the architect and the owner b. in Conformance with OSHA and ADA requirements c. By reference to a cost manual d. by utilization of past experience and schedule requirements Correct Answer: d. by utilization of past experience and schedule requirements if a schedule is accelerated, which of the following activities must be focused on first? a. Critical activities b. Non critical Activities c. all activities with float time d. all activities with the least costs Correct Answer: a. Critical activities Which of the following provides the highest strength to dimensional lumber? a. moisture content b. age of wood c. grain orientation d. knots Correct Answer: c. grain orientation 9 Which of the following has the highest priority after a discovery on a Monday morning that the job site has been vandalized and the magazine cases have been emptied of explosives? a. Call the insurance agent to see if damage is covered b. Call the police to initiate an investigation c. Pull the records on explosives stored on the site d. Begin cleanup and repair the damage Correct Answer: b. Call the police to initiate an investigation What is the point in the project when the architect has determined that the facility or a portion of the facility is acceptable for owner use and occupancy? a. Substantial completion date b. Facility completion date c. Move in Date d. Beneficial occupancy date Correct Answer: a. Substantial completion date he framing labor for a project is contracted for $25,850 at $3.25 per square foot. The contractor agrees to provide a crew of 3 workers who will frame 3.2 square feet per worker per hour based on a 40 hour work week. How many 8 hour days will the contractor take to complete the framing? a. 11.5 b. 34.5 10 c. 103.5 d. 310.0 Correct Answer: c. 103.5 A piece of equipment has a book value of $10,000, a salvage value of $1,000, and an estimated life of 5 years. What is the depreciation in the beginning of the second year using the depreciation is used? a. $1,000 b. $1,800 c. $2,000 d. $11,000 Correct Answer: b. $1,800 During pre-bid review of documents prepared by an engineer from another state, a bidding contractor who suspects that the design provided does not meet the state building code should. a. Change the engineer design to meet the code. b. Qualify the bid as not per code but bid the design c. Confirm design meets local code. d. Bid low and get the job, and the engineer will pay for the upgrade Correct Answer: c. Confirm design meets local code Unpaid invoices from subcontractors working on a company's project would be included in the financial statements under 11 a. Fixed assets b. Current liabilities c. Operating overhead d. Long term liabilities Correct Answer: b. Current liabilities A project milestone generally represents a. Completion of each activity b. 25% completion of the project c. completion of minor activities d. completion of a group of activities Correct Answer: d. completion of a group of activities 30. When a person has agreed to perform certain work and, in turn, engages others to perform a portion of the work which is included in the original contract, the agreement with the third party is called a a. subcontract b. purchase order c. secondary contract d. labor and material contract Correct Answer: a. subcontract 12 A contractor is installing a cast-In-place electrical duct bank which is to be run 100'. The ground is assumed to be level. The direct material costs have been calculated to be $15 per lineal foot of duct bank. The direct labor costs are: 1 Electrician @ $25.00 per hour 1 Carpenter @ $20.00 per hour 1 Laborer@ $15.00 per hour The crew wilt install 25 lineal feet of duct bank per 8 hour workday, Amarkup of 40 percent for overhead and profit will be applied to all direct costs, What is the total price of the job as described? a. $2,100 b. $3,420 c. $4,188 d. $4,788 Correct Answer: d. $4,788 A contractor has received a low bid from a new subcontractor. In consideration of work on the project, the owner has a strong safety program for contractors and subcontractors. Which of the following methods represents the best way obtain information about the subcontractors safety record? a. Ask for a financial statement and reference letter from pervious customer. b. Ask for qualification statement and look for an experience modification Rate less than 1.0 c. Ask for qualification statement and look for an experience modification Rate greater than 1.0 d. Ask for qualification statement and look for an experience modification Rate greater than 2.0 Correct Answer: b. Ask for qualification statement and look for an experience modification Rate less than 1.0 13 Which of the following is an activity that has little total float? a. An activity at the end of the project b. An activity with very short duration c. An activity ahead of schedule d. A near critical activity Correct Answer: d. A near critical activity What is an addendum? a. A request for price alternates during construction b. A design change made after a contract is signed c. A change to construction documents made before bids are submitted d. A change to construction documents after executing the contract Correct Answer: c. A change to construction documents made before bids are submitted Ethics in construction business means a. Complete disclosure of all deals b. Seeking the economic benefit of all parties c. Following a personal and company value system d. Complying with all legal requirements Correct Answer: c. Following a personal and company value system 14 In the bid documents, the owner requests an HVAC system that meets all local codes and maintains 72° C cooling and 68° C heating, No other information is located in the bid documents. This is an example of 'a. a hard bid to price. b. alternate design theory. c. a performance specification. d. a prescriptive or design specification Correct Answer: c. a performance specification What is the value of the project cash flow projection? a. To assure the contractor can bond the work b. To identify the ability to fund the job c. To assure that the contractor can get additional lines of credit d. To identify profit to be made on a given Job Correct Answer: b. To identify the ability to fund the job What is the purpose of a fusible-link door closer? a. To assist in fire containment b. To create special architectural effects c. To act as a temporary construction aid d. To improve security of an area Correct Answer: a. To assist in fire containment 15 Which of the following specifications identifies a single brand name, model number, or other specific manufacturer information? a. Technical b. Proprietary c. Descriptive d. Performance Correct Answer: b. Proprietary What action should a supervisor take if, during a site walkthrough, the crew supervisor observes an unsecured plastic 5 gallon container containing an unidentified liquid? a. Immediately call for the Hazardous Materials Team b. investigate to determine its potential hazardous nature, then have the crew remove the container to the landfill c. investigate and determine its potential hazardous nature, label it, and review hazardous materials communication procedures with the crew d. Review hazard communication program, evacuate the crew, then secure the container Correct Answer: What action should a supervisor take if, during a site walkthrough, the crew supervisor observes an unsecured plastic 5 gallon container containing an unidentified liquid? a. Immediately call for the Hazardous Materials Team b. investigate to determine its potential hazardous nature, then have the crew remove the container to the landfill c. investigate and determine its potential hazardous nature, label it, and review hazardous materials communication procedures with the crew d. Review hazard communication program, evacuate the crew, then secure the container 16 The GC receives a bulletin from the architect requesting a price on a modification to the work on an ongoing project. What is the most appropriate method for the GC to issue the bulletin to subcontractors? a. Telephone all subcontractors and request verbal acknowledgement b. Send the documents to those project subcontractors working in the affected categories c. Telephone the affected subcontractors and request verbal acknowledgement d. Send the documents to all subcontractors capable of performing the work Correct Answer: d. Send the documents to all subcontractors capable of performing the work What is the typical sequence for construction of a conventionally reinforced elevated slab? a. Form, reinforce, pour, reshore, cure, strip b. Form, reinforce, pour, cure, reshore, strip c. Form, reinforce, pour, cure, strip, reshore d. Form, reinforce, pour, reshore, strip, cure Correct Answer: d. Form, reinforce, pour, reshore, strip, cure What is the primary reason a written vendor proposal is submitted to the contractor? a. Identifies the terms of the subcontractor agreement b. Defines vendor pricing and scope of work c. Demonstrates the vendors ability to respond to project request d. Provides scheduling data and administer the contract 17 Correct Answer: b. Defines vendor pricing and scope of work Which of the following is required for an employee to operate a powder activated tool? a. Drivers licence b. Contract terms c. Completed training card d. Osha ten hour card Correct Answer: c. Completed training card Which of the following is the MAJOR advantage of a design/build contract for the owner? a. Competitive pricing b. Elimination of an architect c. Detailed bid documents d. Single source responsibility Correct Answer: d. Single source responsibility What is the best source of worker safety information to use when bricks are to be washed down with acid? a. MSDS file b. Personal equipment standards c. Environmental protection standards d. Process safety management plan 18 Correct Answer: a. MSDS file Which of the following graphic arrangements identifies tasks, their interrelationships, and sequence of activities? a. S-curve b. Bar chart c. Logic diagram d. Organization chart Correct Answer: c. Logic diagram Based on the new grade, in which direction will the rainwater drain on the proposed site in the following diagram. a. Toward the upper right corner b. Toward the lower right corner c. Toward the upper left corner d. Toward the lower left corner Correct Answer: d. Toward the lower left corner Based on the following information, what is the owners' equity; Current Assets $162,000 Current Liabilities $91,000 Fixed Assets $290,000 Long term $140,000 a. $221,000 b. $231,000 19 c. $452,000 d. $683,000 Correct Answer: a. $221,000 A contingency fund would be used for? a. Unknown conditions b. Stipulated price increase c. Purchase of backup equipment d. Concrete quantities taken from the drawings Correct Answer: a. Unknown conditions Assume the elevated slab is designed for 100psf. The pipe subcontractor requests permission of the site superintend to use a mobile scissor lift on a elevated slab. The lift has a contact area of 30"X60". It weighs 1,100lbs and has a load capacity of 500lbs. what action should the site superintendent take? a. Allow use of the lift b. Deny use of the lift c. Refer the problem to the architect d. Refer the problem to the designer of the lift Correct Answer: a. Allow use of the lift When is the best time in the construction project cycle to start developing a plan for project staffing requirements? a. During the bid proposal process 20 b. After the contract is signed c. After the receipt of the Notice of Award d. Immediately prior to site mobilization Correct Answer: a. During the bid proposal process According to AIA documents, if a project is delayed due to abnormal weather conditions, which of the following best describes the liability of the contractor? a. The owner has to pay liquidated damages b. The contractor is entitled to an extension of time and no additional compensation c. The contractor is entitled to an extension of time and consequential damages d. The contractor is entitled to compensation due to consequential damages Correct Answer: b. The contractor is entitled to an extension of time and no additional compensation A portable ladder is being set up. The distance between the ground and the first floor is 16ft. according to OSHA, what is the minimum ladder extension required above the area? a. 1ft b. 2ft c. 3ft d. 6ft Correct Answer: c. 3ft 21 A project bid comes in over budget. The architect might request proposal from some, or all of the bidders to suggest ways to reduce costs without degrading the quality of the project. What term describes this accurately? a. Value engineering b. Cost engineering c. Price engineering d. Quality control Correct Answer: a. Value engineering At which stage of the project are shop drawings submitted? a. During the design and bidding b. At bid opening c. During construction, prior to installation of an item d. During construction, after installation of an item Correct Answer: c. During construction, prior to installation of an item Which of the following is added to the procurement schedule for a submittal log? a. Ship date b. Estimated date c. Scheduled date d. Installation date Correct Answer: a. Ship date 22 A slab on grade measures 12' 0" long x 6' 0" wide x 2' 6" thick. What is the cost to form the slab if formwork costs $1 per square foot of contact area? a. $72 b. $90 c. $162 d. $180 Correct Answer: c. $162 59-62 are based on the following information: A contractor is required to install 2000 linear feet of 36 inch diameter concrete pipe 20 feet deep. The crew consists of the following: 1 Crew leader $22.50 per 8 hr day 4 Laborers $17.50 per 8 hr day 1 equipment operator $19.20 per 8 hr day Daily output is 70 linear feet per day using a 1.25 ton backhoe costing $360 per day. 59. What is the productivity rate expressed in workhours per linear foot? a. 0.343 b. 0.696 c. 1.458 d. 2.917 Correct Answer: b. 0.696 23 59-62 are based on the following information: A contractor is required to install 2000 linear feet of 36 inch diameter concrete pipe 20 feet deep. The crew consists of the following: 1 Crew leader $22.50 per 8 hr day 4 Laborers $17.50 per 8 hr day 1 equipment operator $19.20 per 8 hr day Daily output is 70 linear feet per day using a 1.25 ton backhoe costing $360 per day. 60. What is the total labor cost per day? a. $472.00 b. $832,00 c. $893.60 d. $1,253.60 Correct Answer: c. $893.60 59-62 are based on the following information: A contractor is required to install 2000 linear feet of 36 inch diameter concrete pipe 20 feet deep. The crew consists of the following: 1 Crew leader $22.50 per 8 hr day 4 Laborers $17.50 per 8 hr day 1 equipment operator $19.20 per 8 hr day Daily output is 70 linear feet per day using a 1.25 ton backhoe costing $360 per day. 61. What is the labor cost per linear foot? a. $0.08 b. $6.74 24 c. $12.77 d. $17.91 Correct Answer: c. $12.77 59-62 are based on the following information: A contractor is required to install 2000 linear feet of 36 inch diameter concrete pipe 20 feet deep. The crew consists of the following: 1 Crew leader $22.50 per 8 hr day 4 Laborers $17.50 per 8 hr day 1 equipment operator $19.20 per 8 hr day Daily output is 70 linear feet per day using a 1.25 ton backhoe costing $360 per day. What is the equipment cost per lineal foot? a. $0.18 b. $0.51 c. $5.14 d. $14.57 Correct Answer: c. $5.14 63. What is the total number of work days to install the 2,000 linear feet? a. 26 b. 29 c. 48 d. 250 25 Correct Answer: b. 29 A contract for a project contains a liquidated damages clause. The project is under compensable delay for 4 days. In addition, rain caused another 5-day non-compensable delay. How should the delay be handled? a. The contractor should assume the costs of the 5-day delay less the cost owed by the owner for the 4 day delay b. Since both delays have caused an explanation of the completion date, contractor should be liable to the owner for the costs for a total delay of 9 days. c. The contractor should request a 5-day time extension due to the rain, and should be compensated for the 4 days compensable delay by the owner d. The costs delay is overridden by the delay due to the rain. The owner is relieved of compensable delay, and the contractor should assume the costs of 5 days delay Correct Answer: c. The contractor should request a 5-day time extension due to the rain, and should be compensated for the 4 days compensable delay by the owner When comparing planned with actual progress on an updated project schedule, which of the following indicates a problem? a. Negative float in critical activities b. Changes in critical path c. Completion of non-critical items d. Logic changes Correct Answer: a. Negative float in critical activities The location of reinforcing steel used in a concrete member should be placed where? 26 a. Shear is minimal b. Concrete is in tension c. Concrete is in compression d. Center axis is located. Correct Answer: b. Concrete is in tension Given the following information, what is the estimated cost with the following adjustments? • Labor burden is 25% • Sales tax is 6% of materials • Bond 50% of the subcontractors at 1.5% The unadjusted budget is broken down as follows: Total labor $700,000 Material $400,000 Company Equipment $58,000 Subcontractors $1,900,000 Other $40,000 Total $3,098,000 a. $3,287,250 b. $3,297,000 c. $3,311,250 d. $3,325,500 Correct Answer: c. $3,311,250 27 The construction contract requires the contractor to submit a complete schedule. This draft so far includes work activities, their duration, and milestones. Which of the following other information is necessary to develop this schedule? a. OSHA inspections b. Procurement of long lead items c. Schedule of values d. List of payment application document Correct Answer: b. Procurement of long lead items What is the major reason for using tempered glass? a. Is temperature resistance b. Safely breaks into small pieces c. Has insulation qualities d. Has decorative qualities Correct Answer: b. Safely breaks into small pieces Which of the following is the most useful information in the preparation of a conceptual estimate for a building? a. Square foot cost for adjacent buildings b. Comparable cost for similar types of buildings c. Complete takeoff of labor, material and equipment d. General line item cost for building construction 28 Correct Answer: b. Comparable cost for similar types of buildings Which of the following equations best demonstrates the basic estimating the production of earth moving equipment? a. Volume per cycle multiplied by the cycles per hour b. Equipment cost per move divided by equipment production per hour c. Equipment cost per hour multiplied by the cycles per hour d. Volume per cycle divided by the cycles per hour. Correct Answer: a. Volume per cycle multiplied by the cycles per hour Building codes typically account for the fact that light wood framing is highly combustible by requiring a. Thick lumber b. Fire resistant material c. Fire walls and fire stops d. Type MR drywalls (Green Board) Correct Answer: c. Fire walls and fire stops What is the most fundamental element in cost accounting? a. Timely data collection and information reporting b. Job accounts that correspond to general ledger accounts c. Data collections of miscellaneous cost accounts for expenses not otherwise classified. 29 d. Wide variation in labor and equipment cost Correct Answer: a. Timely data collection and information reporting A bid is submitted for a 25,000 square foot steel frame structure based on $10 per square foot. Variable costs per square foot total $7 and fixed costs are 25 percent of bid price. What is the total anticipated profit for this job? a. $6,250 b. $12,500 c. $37,500 d. $75,000 Correct Answer: b. $12,500 What types of survey is usually narrow to compensate for its length? a. Topographic b. Route c. Property d. Control Correct Answer: b. Route Material was appropriately ordered with sufficient lead time to be available on the site when needed; however, the vendor delivered the material three weeks late. Which of the following activities was poorly practiced by the contractor? a. Expediting b. Purchasing 30 c. Receiving d. Shipping Correct Answer: a. Expediting The "A C" stamped on a plywood panel demonstrates a. Intended use b. Veneer grade c. Veneer thickness d. Exposure durability Correct Answer: b. Veneer grade The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) is an area of law that applies to a. material suppliers b. subcontractor services c. federal subcontractors d. contracts in excess of $1 million Correct Answer: a. material suppliers Rigging is being connected to a piece of equipment that will be lifted to a roof approximately 35ft high. How will slings lifting capacity be affected, using a low-sitting 29º angle instead of 45º angle? a. The loading will be safer b. The loading on the sling will be reduced 31 c. The loading in the wire rope will decrease d. The loading on the sling will increase Correct Answer: d. The loading on the sling will increase Which of the following projects have the highest potential profit for the contractor? a. A competitive bid on a new school where there are fifteen other bids b. A job where the contractor would be the construction manager with a fixed fee c. A job to bid on a new highway project built through an open field with only four other competitors d. A project which includes responsibility for the design, building, fencing, and leasing of a new office building. Correct Answer: d. A project which includes responsibility for the design, building, fencing, and leasing of a new office building. What is the allowable Maximum height of an open sided floor before fall protection measures must be provided for workers? a. 3ft b. 6ft c. 10ft d. 15ft Correct Answer: b. 6ft If a masonry contractor has been given a back charge by a general contractor, what does this mean? 32 a. The general contractor has given the masonry contractor a credit for extra work performed in the field b. The general contractor is asking the masonry contractor to bill for work completed before a contract is signed c. The general contractor is charged for faulty work that needed repair on the project that was completed two weeks earlier d. The general contractor is deducting a sum of money from the masonry contractor's contract amount Correct Answer: d. The general contractor is deducting a sum of money from the masonry contractor's contract amount The baseline schedule or target should be maintained in order to analyse the? a. Variance in progress of the project b. Float time is the current schedule c. Critical path d. Correlative effect of the "leach" Correct Answer: a. Variance in progress of the project According to Osha record keeping guidelines, which of the following is a recordable jobrelated incident? a. Treatment of first degree burns b. Application of bandages c. Injury to an employee during an off-duty game played on an employer-controlled baseball field d. Removal of foreign bodies embedded in the eye 33 Correct Answer: d. Removal of foreign bodies embedded in the eye the horizontal roof drain conductors installed above finished ceiling require insulation to prevent damage to the a. Ceiling caused by condensation b. Ceiling caused by leaking piping c. Piping caused by freezing storm water d. Piping caused by condensation. Correct Answer: a. Ceiling caused by condensation Which of the following best describes schedules, performance charts, or literature that must be submitted to illustrate the properties of a material for the specified work? a. Samples b. Product data c. Shop drawings d. Working drawings Correct Answer: b. Product data What is the purpose of through-wall flashing in brick veneer construction? a. To direct escape of moisture b. To extend continuously through door openings c. To prevent water from infiltrating brick veneer d. To carry load of masonry buildings 34 Correct Answer: c. To prevent water from infiltrating brick veneer Which of the following is considered a project closeout document? a. Shop drawings b. Project schedule c. Consent of surety d. Schedule of values Correct Answer: c. Consent of surety Sequential activities with finish to start relationships and their estimated durations are given below. e. Vendor prepares bid proposal 14 f. Contractor reviews vendor bids and writes purchase order 3 g. Vendor prepares shop drawings 21 h. Contractor reviews shop drawings 5 i. A/E reviews shop drawings 6 j. Vendor fabricates/manufactures the equipment for installation 22 k. Shipper delivers the equipment to the job site 4 l. Contractor rehandles the equipment for installation 1 m. Contractor installs the equipment 10 n. Contractor tests and inspects the equipment 2 o. Engineer and inspector inspect the equipment 3 Correct Answer: IDK 35 A contractor submits a bid for $1,277,610 with the appropriate forms and bid bond and receives a letter indicating the bid has been selected. If the contractor then decides not to accept the contract, what is the maximum the contractor will lose? a. Nothing b. Plan deposit c. Penal sum of the bid bond d. Bond premium amount paid Correct Answer: c. Penal sum of the bid bond When completing a certificate of substantial completion list, which of the following must be attached to the form? a. Final change order b. Final release of liens c. List of uncompleted work d. Requisition for final payments Correct Answer: c. List of uncompleted work Grade is being established to the bottom of a footing that is 24" thick. The elevation of the footing is 102.33'. the elevation of the existing grade is 106.14'. The back sight of the surveying instrument on a benchmark of 100.00' is 6.78'. what is the correct reading for the rod at the bottom of the footing? a. 3.81' b. 4.45' 36 c. 5.81' d. 6.45' Correct Answer: d. 6.45' Given the following information. What is the volume of soil to be hauled from the grid area? Grid 50' x 75' Excavating (in Feet) A=105.2, B=110.0, C=102.1, D=98.2 The grid grade is to be excavated to a final elevation of 99.5. The soil has a 20%swell. Disregard any slope outside of the grid area. a. 607.64cy b. 729.20cy c. 1822.90cy d. 2187.50cy Correct Answer: b. 729.20cy The purpose of nail protection installed on wood framing is to a. locate framing attachments b. protect the fastener from abuse c. protect the fastener from corrosion d. prevent a fastener from penetrating pipe or wiring Correct Answer: d. prevent a fastener from penetrating pipe or wiring The walls in a room measuring 20' x 30' x 9' high are to be .painted with a material that covers 150 square feet per gallon. Assuming that there are no openings, how many gallons will be required? 37 a. 3 b. 6 c. 9 d. 36 Correct Answer: b. 6 The contract documents that specify performance criteria to meet rather than the specific design is what type of contract? 1. CM/GC 2. CM at Risk 3.Design-build 4.Design bid-build Correct Answer: 3.Design-build In the following diagram, what are the appropriate total board feet of lumber required for the structure illustrated. a. 11 b. 20 c. 30 d. 240 Correct Answer: b. 20 Who is responsible for verification of all materials, field measurements, and field construction criteria on the shop drawings? 38 a. Architect b. Engineer c. Contractor d. Building inspector Correct Answer: b. Engineer In a construction management contract. The construction management firm typically has contractual relationship with the a. Owner only b. Owner and contractor only c. Owner and design professional only d. Owner, contractor, and design professional Correct Answer: a. Owner only If concrete is allowed to drop freely for more than 4 feet into place, which of the following is most likely to occur? a. Hydration speeds up b. Water-cement ratio is changed c. Excessive air is trapped in the concrete d. Aggregate separates from cement-water paste Correct Answer: d. Aggregate separates from cement-water paste What does "10B" rating for a fire extinguisher indicates? 39 a. Capability to extinguish 10 gallons of flammable liquid b. Capability to extinguish 10 pounds of combustible materials. c. Capability to extinguish an electrical fire in 10 minutes d. Capability to extinguish 10 square feet of flammable liquid spill Correct Answer: d. Capability to extinguish 10 square feet of flammable liquid spill. The contract documents specify 18 gage studs 16in on center. The framing contractor is submitting product data and shop drawings for 16 gage studs at 24inch on center. What should be done? a. Submit a substitution request form to the architect b. Return to the framing contractor and request a compliance submittal c. Process the submittal and send it to the architect for review d. Provide a letter of notice to proceed to the framing contractor Correct Answer: b. Return to the framing contractor and request a compliance submittal A performance bond premium rate table and budget information are given below: $12.00/$1,000 for the first $100,000 $10.00/$1,000 for the next $400,000 $8.50/$1,000 for the next $3,000,000 Budget is broken down as follows: Total labor $700,000 Material $400,000 Company equipment $58,000 40 Subcontractors $1,900,000 Other $40,000 Total $3,098,000 What is the bond premium? a. $18,588 b. $26,088 c. $26,333 d. $27,283 Correct Answer: d. $27,283 Who has the primary responsibility for the means and methods used to construct a building? a. Owner b. Contractor c. Building inspector d. Architectural design professional Correct Answer: b. Contractor Which of the following is an estimated amount placed in the budget to cover future price increases in labor and materials on a long-term project? a. Profit b. Retainage c. Escalation 41 d. Contingency Correct Answer: c. Escalation The primary purpose for a contractor to develop a project org chart is to. a. Identify the participants b. Clearly establish the chain of command c. Define the duties of each participant d. Provide names, positions, titles and phone numbers Correct Answer: b. Clearly establish the chain of command When shoring a deep excavation in a congested area, which of the following will allow the greatest freedom of movement within the work area? a. Timber b. Tiebacks c. Slipform d. cofferdam Correct Answer: b. Tiebacks Which Of the following documents MUST be considered in the preparation of a lump sum bid? a. Bid documents, contract documents, plans, technical specifications, and incorporated standards b. Plans, technical specifications, shop drawings, contract documents, codes, and product data sheets 42 c. Bid documents, contract documents, plans, technical specifications, shop drawings, and codes d. Plans, technical specifications, shop drawings, soil reports, codes, and incorporated standards Correct Answer: a. Bid documents, contract documents, plans, technical specifications, and incorporated standards If an accident occurs on site because a masonry subcontractor employee is not abiding by the safety regulations, who is ultimately responsible? a. Owner b. GC c. Masonry subcontractor d. Injured subcontractors employee Correct Answer: b. GC Which of the following is a primary advantage to a contractor in a joint venture for construction of a project as compared to a legal partnership? a. The entities remain separately controlled for other operations. b. All operations of the entities are combined c. Both entities are responsible for all decisions d. Liability and term-110risk are automatically reduced Correct Answer: a. The entities remain separately controlled for other operations. Which of the following is used to determine the dew point at varying temperatures? 43 a. Barometer b. Hydrometer c. Psychometric chart d. Nuclear Gauge Correct Answer: c. Psychometric chart The Most important reason that knowledge and understanding of cash flow is critical to construction company management is to assure a. Profitability b. What the company maintains liquidity c. That receivables are collected d. An increased credit line Correct Answer: b. What the company maintains liquidity The primary purpose of building codes is to a. Protect the health and safety of the public b. Provide architects with design loading information c. Help contractors build buildings more economically d. Provide governmental authorities with written regulations Correct Answer: a. Protect the health and safety of the public .What is the purpose of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating system? 44 a. To create buildings with a zero carbon footprint b. To create ever-increasing requirements for designing and constructing carbon neutral buildings c. To provide a nationally accepted benchmark for the design and construction of lowenergy use buildings d. To provide a scoring system to recognize the sustainability of buildings Correct Answer: d. To provide a scoring system to recognize the sustainability of buildings What should be the first step once a project manager believes the project team agrees on a planned schedule? a. File schedule with submittal documents b. Print the schedule and display it in the job office c. Submit the schedule to the owner for comments d. Have each team member receive and sign off on the schedule Correct Answer: c. Submit the schedule to the owner for comments For a gable roof, how many Squares of shingles are required for a building that is 24' by 80' with 5/12 slope and a 2' overhang on all sides? a. 5.2 b. 19.2 c. 23.5 d. 25.4 Correct Answer: c. 23.5 45 A substructure consisting of a footing and foundation wall assembly measures 360' in length and includes the following criteria: • Footing production for a crew is 24' per day. • Wall production for another crew is 36' per day. • No part of the wall section can be started until 5 days after the footing below it has been finished. What is the MINIMUM amount of time required to construct the complete assembly using simultaneous crews? a. 16 days b. 21 days c. 26 day d. 30 days Correct Answer: d. 30 days An estimator determines that a crew of two carpenters and one laborer can complete erecting the formwork required for both sides of a 20' long x 8' high wall in two hours, The cost of a carpenter's workhour is $30 per hour. The cost of a laborer'sworkhour is $20 per hour. What is the estimated labor cost per square foot of contact area (sfca)? a. $.50/sfca b. $1.00/sfca c. $1.60/sfca d. $2.00/sfca Correct Answer: b. $1.00/sfca 46 Under an agency construction manager agreement. Which party holds the contracts with the trade contractors? a. Owner b. Architect c. Construction manager at risk d. Agency construction manager Correct Answer: a. Owner On multi-story buildings, which of the following could be used to check vertical alignment of structural steel, elevator shafts, or walls? a. Level b. Plumb bob c. Total Station d. Batter Boards Correct Answer: b. Plumb bob or c. Total Station A wall form system has the following design conditions: Concrete mix - Type 1 cement without retarder Concrete unit weight (w) - 147 pcf Wall height (h) - 16 pcf Rate of pour (R) - 12 pcf Concrete Temperature (T) - 80 degrees F Based on exhibit 001 (Formwork Enabled) in the exhibits booklet, what is the lateral design pressure on the wall? 1. 1113 pcf 47 2. 1360 pcf 3. 1500 pcf 4. 2352 pcf Correct Answer: IDK An ethical dilemma is present as a vendors representative offers to a. Reduce the unit price when supplying all of the materials b. Reduce the unit price if the superintendent hires the representatives child as a summer worker c. Delay billing until the project is complete d. Provide an upgrade to part of the order. Correct Answer: b. Reduce the unit price if the superintendent hires the representatives child as a summer worker The critical path of a schedule follows activities a. With start to start relationships b. With total float values equal to zero c. Within the same specifications section d. With early and late dates that are not equal Correct Answer: b. With total float values equal to zero A supplier who provides only materials to a project normally expects what type of agreement? 48 a. Subcontract b. Design-build c. Prime contract d. Purchase order Correct Answer: d. Purchase order The most common type of large scale reinforced brick masonry wall is characterized by a. Welded wire fabric reinforcing b. Special bricks to contain steel reinforcing c. Two wythes separated by a continuous cavity d. Vertical reinforcing bars grouted into hollow bricks Correct Answer: d. Vertical reinforcing bars grouted into hollow bricks A request for information form is used by the contractors to request a. A change order from the owner b. Information from subcontractors c. Clarification of an issue from the architect d. Information from local utility companies Correct Answer: c. Clarification of an issue from the architect What information MUST be gathered to update the progress of a schedule a. Early start/Finish dates and percent complete b. Actual Start/Finish dates and percent complete 49 c. Late Start/finish dates and percent complete d. Early start/late finish dates and percent complete Correct Answer: b. Actual Start/Finish dates and percent complete hich of the following is best to determine the proper tightness of bolts in a structural steel connection? a. Box wrench b. Spud wrench c. Torque wrench d. Adjustable wrench Correct Answer: c. Torque wrench . Which of the following provides a framework for organizing the activities that make up a project? a. Work status organization b. Work monitoring system c. Work breakdown structure d. Work progression method Correct Answer: c. Work breakdown structure Who is responsible for overall construction project, planning, scheduling, and cost controls? a. Project manger 50 b. Project engineer c. Project architect d. Project superintendent Correct Answer: a. Project manger A contractor is bidding on a retail building that is being added to an existing shopping center. At bid time without time to contact either the sub or the architect, the following bids for metal roofing are received: Sub A - $10,000 per plans and specs, Sub A is known by contractor. Sub B, $12,500, Sub B bids roof which matches existing metal roofs in the center, but is not specified by roof. Sub C, $9500, Per plans and specs, Sub C is known by contractor. Sub D, $4000, no references to plans and specs, Sub D not known by contractor. Which of the following bids is most appropriate to accept? a. Sub A b. Sub B c. Sub C d. Sub D Correct Answer: c. Sub C During the submittal process, if a contractor is able to procure a superior, nonconforming product of a cheaper cost, the contractor should a. Submit a request for substitution b. Install conforming products only c. Call the owner for verbal approval d. Install the nonconforming product Correct Answer: a. Submit a request for substitution 51 What is fast-track construction? a. Two companies that unite for the duration of a project b. Construction that starts before the design is complete c. One company designs and the other company builds the project d. Multiple prime contractors building the project Correct Answer: b. Construction that starts before the design is complete Costs are expected to rise by 4 percent per year for the next 5 years. If the estimated cost of a project is $2,000,000 if built today, what will be the estimated cost (rounded to the nearest $1,000) if the project is built 5 years from now? a. $2,255,000 b. $2,320,000 c. $2,433,000 d. $2,530,000 Correct Answer: c. $2,433,000 The mechanical subcontractor on a project discovers a dimensional conflict between the mechanical and structural drawings and submits a request for information (RFI) to the general contractor. What action should be taken by then general contractor? a. Record the request on the daily report and stop work in that area b. Use good judgement to resolve the conflict and record the result c. Instruct the structural drawings and proceed accordingly d. Advise the architect of the conflict and request a decision 52 Correct Answer: d. Advise the architect of the conflict and request a decision Given an account with 6,000lbs of rebar an installation rate of 0.02 work hours per pound, and a labor budget of $ 2400. What is the cost per hour? a. $2.50 b. $20.00 c. $30.00 d. $120.00 Correct Answer: b. $20.00 Which of the following is MOST important when preparing a bid for site work? a. Establish the available resource b. Reviewing the legal description of the property c. Contacting material suppliers for the latest pricing d. Verifying conditions by means of site visit Correct Answer: d. Verifying conditions by means of site visit If the contractor is making a claim under the different site conditions (DSC) clause, which of the following must be proven? a. Contractor visited the site b. Contractor indemnified the owner c. Contractor developed and updated the schedule d. Contractor planned for the disruption in the schedule 53 Correct Answer: a. Contractor visited the site The purpose of retainage is to encourage the general contractor to? a. Submit payment request on time b. Complete project per contract c. Get construction materials on site quickly d. Staff all areas of the project in a timely fashion Correct Answer: b. Complete project per contract What are the basic components of a typical elevated slab form system beginning at the topmost member in the figure below? a. Deck, Rafter, Beam, Post b. Sheathing, 2x4, Beam, Post c. Plywood, Joist, Stringer, Shore d. Sheathing, Joist, Stringer, Shore Correct Answer: b. Sheathing, 2x4, Beam, Post Which of the following are the horizontal floor members in platform framing? a. Studs b. Joists c. Rafters d. Bridging Correct Answer: b. Joists 54 Which of the following is NOT a factor when calculating the average crew wage rate? a. Crewmix b. Payroll taxes c. Productivity d. Benefits Correct Answer: c. Productivity A light fixture slides of the electrical subcontractors scaffolding in the lobby of a new bank building. The result is several hundred dollars in damage to the floor finish. Workers below could have been hit by the falling fixture. Which of the following is the best course of action to take? a. Proceed with electrical installation after the subcontractor has cleaned the area b. Ensure presence of OSHA approved railing, toeboarding and netting on all scaffolds c. Deduct cost of damage from the flooring contractors next pay request proceed with electrical work d. Issue a verbal warning to the subcontractor and let him proceed Correct Answer: b. Ensure presence of OSHA approved railing, toeboarding and netting on all scaffolds What are the rating requirements for a door opening in a rated wall? a. Only the door must be rated b. Only the frame must be rated c. Both the door and frame must be rated d. Neither the door nor frame need to be rated. 55 Correct Answer: c. Both the door and frame must be rated The term "2/10 net 30" represents a. 2% discount can be deducted if paid within 10 days of receipt of goods or full payment due in 30 days b. 2 % discount is available through the tenth of the month following the receipt of goods with full payment due in 30 days c. 2% discount is available for 30 days d. full payment is due in 30 days with an additional 2% daily interest charge thereafter. Correct Answer: a. 2% discount can be deducted if paid within 10 days of receipt of goods or full payment due in 30 days When the start of one activity depends on the completion of the preceding activity, the relationship on a logic network of the two activities is a a. Finish to Finish b. Finish to Start c. Start to Finish d. Start to Start Correct Answer: b. Finish to Start To conduct an effective team meeting, it is best to a. Develop an agenda for own use only b. Develop a list of topics for the agenda at the begging of the meeting so that everyone has input. 56 c. Hand out an agenda and see the team member has it prior to the meeting so they can come prepared. d. Develop an agenda and see that team members have it prior to the meeting so they can come prepared Correct Answer: c. Hand out an agenda and see the team member has it prior to the meeting so they can come prepared. In creating a schedule, which of the following occurs First? a. Develop the logic b. Perform the duration calculations c. Identify the activities b. Input the information into the network. Correct Answer: c. Identify the activities A dispute arises between the owner and the contractor. Which of the following would be the Best course of action to take? a. Call in a third party mediation and allow the mediation to make the determination b. Each party should take the case to arbitration c. Both parties should sit down and reach a solution quickly y to keep the project moving forward d. Wait for litigation to be settled and continue from that point. Correct Answer: c. Both parties should sit down and reach a solution quickly to keep the project moving forward 57 Which of the following techniques would best assist project managers in improving production and process controls? a. Lean construction b. Risk management c. Quality management d. CPM scheduling Correct Answer: a. Lean construction What format is based on the CSI conceptual estimating systems? a. Uniformat b. Section format c. Master format d. Project Manuel format Correct Answer: c. Master format What is the best action for a contractor to take concerning a project that is one month behind schedule due to incomplete and late architectural drawings? a. Work overtime to meet the completion date and not bid for the premium time. b. Updated the schedule and notify the owner of the options and associated costs c. Inform all subs that the schedule must be made and extra compensation will be paid d. Create a revised construction schedule with the assistance of the architect Correct Answer: b. Updated the schedule and notify the owner of the options and associated costs 58 Who is responsible for inspecting for safety risks on a project prior to operation? a. Project superintend b. Company safety officer c. Structural steel Forman d. Designated competent person. Correct Answer: d. Designated competent person. The Primary purpose for identifying the critical path on the logic network is to a. Indicate the greatest amount of total float available b. Identify the longest continuous path with the minimum amount of time for over all completion c. Indicate the activities that can be delayed d. Indicate the planned budgets to the actual budget of each activity Correct Answer: b. Identify the longest continuous path with the minimum amount of time for over all completion The labor budget unit cost for carpentry is $2.50 per square foot. To date 1,144 square feet have been installed. The time cards show that 98.5 carpenter workhours have been expended. Each carpenter costs the company $27 per hour. What is the total to-date performance of this account to the nearest dollar? a. $400 overrun b. $400 underrun c. $200 overrun 59 d. $200 underrun Correct Answer: d. $200 underrun Which of the following clauses states that "the contractor will protect the owner and designer from claims, even if the owner or designer is wholly responsible for the loss"? a. Indemnification b. Change Directive c. Differing Condition d. No damage for Delay Correct Answer: a. Indemnification What MUST an OSHA compliance officer do at the closing conference of an inspection? a. Review the contractors OSHA safety requirements b. Assess the contractors training program and training records c. Correct apparent contractor violations d. Advise the contractor of apparent violations Correct Answer: d. Advise the contractor of apparent violations Estimators have provided a quantity of 17,320 SFCA (Square feet of contact area) and an estimated labour-hour (work hour) factor of 0.097 LH/SFCA. Based on a production plan to use a normal workday and worksheet, (5days, 8 hours per day), and a crew of 6, what would be the duration for this activity? a. 3 weeks b. 5 weeks 60 c. 7 weeks d. 9 weeks Correct Answer: c. 7 weeks Which of the following is the most expensive option when resolving disputes? a. Litigation b. Mitigation c. Arbitration d. Negotiation Correct Answer: a. Litigation Which of the following best describes the relationship between construction planning and scheduling? a. Construction planning time is usually longer than construction time. b. Scheduling of activities cannot begin until after determining the constraints on the project c. Planning begins after the schedule is completed d. Planning is only used on difficult construction projects whereas scheduling is used for all projects Correct Answer: b. Scheduling of activities cannot begin until after determining the constraints on the project 61 A concrete driveway requires an excavation that is 200' by 15' by 5" thick. The swell factor is 1.50, and the capacity of each truck is 10 cy. What is the number of truckloads of soil that will be hauled away? A. 5 B. 7 C. 10 D. 13 Correct Answer: B. 7 Within four months of the start of building a project, the GC revised the overall project schedule at the request of the owner to accelerate several subs. In order to prevent any future claims, what should the GC do? a. Furnish the revised schedule to the owner b. Contact all subcontractors and obtain a formal acceptance of the revised schedule c. Transmit the revised schedule to all trades at the weekly subcontractors meetings d. Keep the revised schedule for project records only Correct Answer: b. Contact all subcontractors and obtain a formal acceptance of the revised schedule What document should the prime contractor require from all of the subcontractors at the end of a project? a. Financial resources b. Good faith document c. Profit and loss statement 62 d. Full unconditional release Correct Answer: d. Full unconditional release In which of the following project phases would value engineering be implemented in the MOST cost effective way? a. Design b. Bid c. Construction d. Post construction Correct Answer: a. Design The owners representative has the authority to a. Supervise the contractors employees b. Negotiate subcontractors c. Process the payroll d. Approve changes and/or clarify the work Correct Answer: d. Approve changes and/or clarify the work Which of the following are calculated by the "forward pass" through the CPM network? a. Early start and late start b. Total float and free float c. Early start early finish d. Early start and total float 63 Correct Answer: c. Early start early finish When fabricated reinforcing bars are delivered to the project site, a project representative should crosscheck each item a. Before moving to the staging area b. During unloading and storing c. During installing d. After installing Correct Answer: b. During unloading and storing Which stage of the management process has the greatest impact on the success of a project? a. Planning b. Staffing c. Monitoring d. Implementing Correct Answer: a. Planning Which of the following best describes a caisson falling basket? a. Has stationary cutters b. Can be used as sandy soils c. Is named after the sound it makes d. Enlarges the bottom of caisson 64 Correct Answer: d. Enlarges the bottom of caisson On unit price contracts, approval of payment requests to the owner for progress payments is based upon a. Cost projections b. Field-measured quantities c. Resource loaded schedule d. Engineers quantity estimate Correct Answer: b. Field-measured quantities What is the standard unit of measurement for excavation and backfill? a. Square yard b. Square meter c. Cubic foot d. Cubic yard Correct Answer: d. Cubic yard Which of the following are the legal elements of a contract? a. offer, acceptance, meeting of the minds, considerations b. Technical specifications and consideration c. Performance, technical specifications and consideration d. Technical specifications, meeting of the minds and performance Correct Answer: a. offer, acceptance, meeting of the minds, considerations 65 According to OSHA's rule, in an opening trench excavation, what is the MAXIMUM allowable distance of travel to an exit ladder? a. 25ft b. 50 c. 75 d. 125 Correct Answer: a. 25ft Who is responsible for preparing the shop drawings? a. Owner b. Superintendent c. Architect or engineer d. Subcontractor or vendor Correct Answer: d. Subcontractor or vendor The OSHA "general Duty Clause" obligates a. Employees follow all safety rules and report all hazards b. Employers to provide a workplace free from known hazards c. Employers to respect rights of employees d. The compliance officer to enforce OSHA regulations Correct Answer: b. Employers to provide a workplace free from known hazards 66 The invert of a sanitary sewer line coming into a manhole is found in the a. Civil drawings b. Plumbing drawings c. Mechanical drawings d. Architectural drawings Correct Answer: a. Civil drawings What information is used to determine the required contact area of a reinforced concrete footing resting in soil a. Soil bearing capacity b. Soil compression (Psi) c. Concrete bearing capacity d. Concrete compression (Psi) Correct Answer: a. Soil bearing capacity Where is the BEST place to document material deliveries received on the site? a. Daily report sent to the project owner b. Daily report sent to the contractors accounting office c. Project monthly status report d. Project Correct Answer: b. Daily report sent to the contractors accounting office 67 As required by safety codes, the type and rating of doors installed in a multi-tenant office building are determined by the a. National Fire Protection Agency b. American Institute of Architects c. National society of Professional Engineers d. OSHA Correct Answer: a. National Fire Protection Agency According to the Constructor Code of Conduct, which of the following situations is considered Primarily under the code rather than in the legal system? a. Engaging in any deceptive practice that creates unfair disadvantage b. Withholding payment from a vendor without cause c. Burying a drum with unknown contents on the site beneath a water retention pond d. Paying an inspector to approve marginal or defective work Correct Answer: a. Engaging in any deceptive practice that creates unfair disadvantage Which of the following is most characteristic of dewatering a construction site? a. Cannot be accomplished using barrier walls b. is commonplace on a project with shallow foundations c. involves lowering the water table within a construction site d. typically only happens during the rainy season Correct Answer: c. involves lowering the water table within a construction site 68 PAGE 36 - QUESTION 63 Correct Answer: A