CMIT Exam (200 multiple choice) EXAM
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GRADED A
A CM's role and responsibilities are governed solely by the Owner/CM Agreement.
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True False - ANS-True
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There are two basic forms of CM, agency and at-risk. Each form provides for the basic
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n services of construction management practice. However, there are some key differences.
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n Which of the following do not apply to both CM forms?
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A) Both forms provide advice to the owner on constructibility, budget and the schedule.
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B) Both require that the liabilities and risks assumed by the parties be clearly understood,
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n coordinated, and stated in the respective contracts.
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C) Both forms allow the CM to function in an advisory role for the entire engagement of
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n the CM. n
D) Services can vary based on the contractual relationships of the parties and the risks
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n that are assumed. - ANS-C) Both forms allow the CM to function in an advisory role for
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n the entire engagement of the CM.
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Construction management had its beginnings in the early to mid-1960's. Which of the
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n following factors contributed to the initial use of this delivery system?
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,A) The need to reduce the overall time and cost associated with project delivery.
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B) The increasing cost of money and the unpredictability of project funding streams.
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C) The changing role of the general contractor and the increasing numbers of specialty
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n trade contractors.
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D) All of the above. - ANS-D) All of the above.
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The General Services Administration was the first federal agency to use construction
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n management. - ANS-True n n
The General Services Administration, the Department of Health, Education and Welfare
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n (now HHS), and the Veterans Administration ran into similar difficulties in the use of
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n construction management. Which of the following was/were common problems for all
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n three agencies?
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A) Funding restrictions
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B) Claims
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C) Change conditions
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D) All of the above - ANS-D) All of the above
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CMAA was formed and incorporated 1982 with its primary focus being the growth and
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n development of the construction management profession. - ANS-True
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The CMAA Construction Management Standards of Practice is intended as a guide to the
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n range of services that constitute professional construction management. They seek to
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,n meet the documented need for definitions of what construction management services are,
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n without unduly structuring the methodologies by which those services are provided by
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n the CM. - ANS-True
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The goals of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) include:
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A) Setting standards and developing contract documents for construction management
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n practice.
B) Expanding the understanding of the construction management concept and its use in
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n the marketplace.
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C) Advocacy for construction management in the legislative, regulatory, and judicial
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n arenas of federal, state, and local governments.
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D) All of the above. - ANS-D) All of the above
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The fact that an individual is certified or licensed in any other profession does not, per se,
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n establish him/her as a qualified CM.
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True False - ANS-True
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Certification as a CM means the construction management practitioner has "state of the
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n art" knowledge and capability to practice construction management.
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True False - ANS-False
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Recruiting and training are business matters and normally do not involve ethical
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n concerns.
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Construction management is a concept that is susceptible to overselling.
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True False - ANS-True
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Failure to provide quality services is a business and not an ethical question.
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True False - ANS-False
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Contracting for adequate fees is both a business and an ethical issue.
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True False - ANS-True
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The ethics of the CM profession focus primarily on a CM's relationships in dealing with its
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n clients.
True False - ANS-True
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The possible approaches for delivering a project are virtually unlimited. A key reason for
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n such variations is:
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A) The different roles that can be assumed by project participants.
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B) Different forms of contracts and methods of compensation that can be used.
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C) The different levels of care, responsibility, and risks assumed by the parties involved.
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D) All of the above. - ANS-D) All of the above
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WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS| 2024|
GRADED A
A CM's role and responsibilities are governed solely by the Owner/CM Agreement.
n n n n n n n n n n n
True False - ANS-True
n n n
There are two basic forms of CM, agency and at-risk. Each form provides for the basic
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n
n services of construction management practice. However, there are some key differences.
n n n n n n n n n n
n Which of the following do not apply to both CM forms?
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A) Both forms provide advice to the owner on constructibility, budget and the schedule.
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B) Both require that the liabilities and risks assumed by the parties be clearly understood,
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n coordinated, and stated in the respective contracts.
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C) Both forms allow the CM to function in an advisory role for the entire engagement of
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n the CM. n
D) Services can vary based on the contractual relationships of the parties and the risks
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n that are assumed. - ANS-C) Both forms allow the CM to function in an advisory role for
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n the entire engagement of the CM.
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Construction management had its beginnings in the early to mid-1960's. Which of the
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n following factors contributed to the initial use of this delivery system?
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,A) The need to reduce the overall time and cost associated with project delivery.
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B) The increasing cost of money and the unpredictability of project funding streams.
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C) The changing role of the general contractor and the increasing numbers of specialty
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n trade contractors.
n
D) All of the above. - ANS-D) All of the above.
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The General Services Administration was the first federal agency to use construction
n n n n n n n n n n n
n management. - ANS-True n n
The General Services Administration, the Department of Health, Education and Welfare
n n n n n n n n n n
n (now HHS), and the Veterans Administration ran into similar difficulties in the use of
n n n n n n n n n n n n n
n construction management. Which of the following was/were common problems for all
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n three agencies?
n
A) Funding restrictions
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B) Claims
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C) Change conditions
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D) All of the above - ANS-D) All of the above
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CMAA was formed and incorporated 1982 with its primary focus being the growth and
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n development of the construction management profession. - ANS-True
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The CMAA Construction Management Standards of Practice is intended as a guide to the
n n n n n n n n n n n n n
n range of services that constitute professional construction management. They seek to
n n n n n n n n n n
,n meet the documented need for definitions of what construction management services are,
n n n n n n n n n n n
n without unduly structuring the methodologies by which those services are provided by
n n n n n n n n n n n
n the CM. - ANS-True
n n n
The goals of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) include:
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A) Setting standards and developing contract documents for construction management
n n n n n n n n n
n practice.
B) Expanding the understanding of the construction management concept and its use in
n n n n n n n n n n n n
n the marketplace.
n
C) Advocacy for construction management in the legislative, regulatory, and judicial
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n arenas of federal, state, and local governments.
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D) All of the above. - ANS-D) All of the above
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The fact that an individual is certified or licensed in any other profession does not, per se,
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n establish him/her as a qualified CM.
n n n n n
True False - ANS-True
n n n
Certification as a CM means the construction management practitioner has "state of the
n n n n n n n n n n n n
n art" knowledge and capability to practice construction management.
n n n n n n n
True False - ANS-False
n n n
Recruiting and training are business matters and normally do not involve ethical
n n n n n n n n n n n
n concerns.
, True False - ANS-False
n n n
Construction management is a concept that is susceptible to overselling.
n n n n n n n n n
True False - ANS-True
n n n
Failure to provide quality services is a business and not an ethical question.
n n n n n n n n n n n n
True False - ANS-False
n n n
Contracting for adequate fees is both a business and an ethical issue.
n n n n n n n n n n n
True False - ANS-True
n n n
The ethics of the CM profession focus primarily on a CM's relationships in dealing with its
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n
n clients.
True False - ANS-True
n n n
The possible approaches for delivering a project are virtually unlimited. A key reason for
n n n n n n n n n n n n n
n such variations is:
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A) The different roles that can be assumed by project participants.
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B) Different forms of contracts and methods of compensation that can be used.
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C) The different levels of care, responsibility, and risks assumed by the parties involved.
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D) All of the above. - ANS-D) All of the above
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