COSC 153 2024 LATEST UPDATE CORRECT
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Any successful relationship relies on successful ___________ - ANSWER Communication
________ document prepared by a subcontractor or general contractor where they seek clarification and
direction on questions related to the contract documents - ANSWER request for information
_______ is The first formal communication under the construction contract - ANSWER Notice to Proceed
why is cost estimating so important? - ANSWER -Determines a company's competitive position in the
market
-Drives profitability, cash flow, capital investment and growth
-Provides critical first impression to clients
After the contract is signed, any change to the contract amount is processed as a(n): - ANSWER Change
Order
__________ is a written order signed by a contracting officer, directing the contractor to make a change
to the contract original scope. - ANSWER CHANGE ORDER
Tracks all major equipment and material - shows at least submittal dates, approval date, fabrication time
(lead time), release dates, date needed on site, date available, actual delivery and contact information
for supplier. Tellepsen showed you an example in class. - ANSWER material/equipment tracking log
____________ is the practice of committing to high value work while avoiding overcommitting or
committing to low value work. - ANSWER Commitment Management
Which of the following is NOT a type of submittals? - ANSWER RFI
, ____________ Entails the calculation of all materials, equipment and man-hours needed to complete
the work - ANSWER Take Off
The amount of labor, materials, and other costs that a contractor anticipates for a project as summarized
in the contractor's bid proposal for the project is called ______________ - ANSWER Estimate
If an owner releases an RFP then what type of selection process is more likely to be used in the
construction of a project? - ANSWER Best Value Selection
___________ is a wall that supports any vertical load in addition to its own weight - ANSWER Bearing
Wall
__________ is a basic building method that uses just a few hefty posts and beams to support an entire
structure. Contrasts with stud framing - ANSWER Post and Beam Method
What does HVAC stands for? - ANSWER Heat, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
What are examples of supplemental information provided by Owners to all contractors prior to bidding
on new contracts? - ANSWER Soils and Testing Reports, Job Signage Requirements
Can a Heavy Civil Specialty Contractor be a General Contractor? - ANSWER True
Should you start actual Construction activities without an official Notice to Proceed. - ANSWER No
The Egyptians used calcined gypsum as a cement, what did the Greeks and Romans use to create their
mortar? - ANSWER Lime
The purchasing of construction services is often referred to as _________ - ANSWER Procurement
____________ addresses aesthetic impact, user perceptions, appropriateness of building materials -
ANSWER Quality
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Any successful relationship relies on successful ___________ - ANSWER Communication
________ document prepared by a subcontractor or general contractor where they seek clarification and
direction on questions related to the contract documents - ANSWER request for information
_______ is The first formal communication under the construction contract - ANSWER Notice to Proceed
why is cost estimating so important? - ANSWER -Determines a company's competitive position in the
market
-Drives profitability, cash flow, capital investment and growth
-Provides critical first impression to clients
After the contract is signed, any change to the contract amount is processed as a(n): - ANSWER Change
Order
__________ is a written order signed by a contracting officer, directing the contractor to make a change
to the contract original scope. - ANSWER CHANGE ORDER
Tracks all major equipment and material - shows at least submittal dates, approval date, fabrication time
(lead time), release dates, date needed on site, date available, actual delivery and contact information
for supplier. Tellepsen showed you an example in class. - ANSWER material/equipment tracking log
____________ is the practice of committing to high value work while avoiding overcommitting or
committing to low value work. - ANSWER Commitment Management
Which of the following is NOT a type of submittals? - ANSWER RFI
, ____________ Entails the calculation of all materials, equipment and man-hours needed to complete
the work - ANSWER Take Off
The amount of labor, materials, and other costs that a contractor anticipates for a project as summarized
in the contractor's bid proposal for the project is called ______________ - ANSWER Estimate
If an owner releases an RFP then what type of selection process is more likely to be used in the
construction of a project? - ANSWER Best Value Selection
___________ is a wall that supports any vertical load in addition to its own weight - ANSWER Bearing
Wall
__________ is a basic building method that uses just a few hefty posts and beams to support an entire
structure. Contrasts with stud framing - ANSWER Post and Beam Method
What does HVAC stands for? - ANSWER Heat, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
What are examples of supplemental information provided by Owners to all contractors prior to bidding
on new contracts? - ANSWER Soils and Testing Reports, Job Signage Requirements
Can a Heavy Civil Specialty Contractor be a General Contractor? - ANSWER True
Should you start actual Construction activities without an official Notice to Proceed. - ANSWER No
The Egyptians used calcined gypsum as a cement, what did the Greeks and Romans use to create their
mortar? - ANSWER Lime
The purchasing of construction services is often referred to as _________ - ANSWER Procurement
____________ addresses aesthetic impact, user perceptions, appropriateness of building materials -
ANSWER Quality
