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CON 101 Final Exam Questions and Answers
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In which historical period did we observe the architect as designer, separate from the master
builder? - answer✔The Renaissance
Who invented the first passenger elevator? - answer✔E.G. Otis
The Associated Schools of Construction was organized in what year - answer✔1965
Which of the following are considered basic sectors of the construction industry?
a. Residential
b. Industrial
c. Healthcare & Education
d. Government & Military Construction
e. Heavy Civil - answer✔Residential, Industrial, Heavy Civil Construction
Each industry sector is characterized by different means, methods, and materials of
construction. They may require different types of equipment, structural framework, materials,
and specialty contractors.
True or False? - answer✔True
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Multi-family dwellings refer to apartments, condominiums, and townhouses wherein the entire
structure may house multiple, individual residences.
True or False? - answer✔True
Because the residential market is relatively easy to enter, there are many small companies that
are also at risk for high failure.
True or false? - answer✔True
Common materials used in residential include:
a. Engineered Wood Products
b. Light-gauge steel framing
c. Slate & stone
d. Wood framing
e. Concrete & Asphalt - answer✔All of them
Safety I not a priority, it is a: - answer✔value
The quality control plan consists of a number of inspections, field tests, lab tests, and
observations.
True or false? - answer✔True
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A constructibility review is a design process I which experienced contractors and construction
managers work with designers to ensure that the design can actually be built in an efficient and
cost-effective manner.
True or False? - answer✔True
What two dials, or values, are typically the per-view of the owner and architect, NOT the
builder. - answer✔Cost and Quality
Whereas design-build has linear sequencing of the work, design-bid-build often integrates and
overlaps design and constriction activities.
True or False? - answer✔False
The delivery method is the one in which the owner holds two separate contracts for design and
construction services. This method is often referred to as the traditional PDM. -
answer✔Design-bid-build
This hybrid delivery method of Construction Management is one in which the owner bypasses
the use of the GC and enters into multiple contracts with trade, or specialty contractors and
vendors. - answer✔Multiple Prime
It is the _______ who ultimately decides with PDM to use. - answer✔owner
Which of the following are typical design-build entity configurations?
a. Designer and Contractor Partnership
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b. Joint Venture
c. Cost-Plus free
d. Full-service Design-build firm
e. Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) - answer✔a, b, d
Since private projects are not funded by taxpayers, they are required to use an open bidding
selection method.
True or false? - answer✔False
One difference between Agency CM and CM at Risk is that an Agency Construction Manager is
not responsible for ensuring that the construction schedule stays on track.
True or False? - answer✔True
The Field Engineer is associated with what career path? - answer✔Superintendent track
According to the Hensel-Phelps model in the textbook, which three positions are considered
entry level? - answer✔Office Engineer, Field Engineer, Quantity Surveyor
What are the engineers that are not licensed engineers? - answer✔Field engineer, Project
Engineer
What project risks are associated with the owner? - answer✔Site conditions, Project funding
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CON 101 Final Exam Questions and Answers
100% Pass
In which historical period did we observe the architect as designer, separate from the master
builder? - answer✔The Renaissance
Who invented the first passenger elevator? - answer✔E.G. Otis
The Associated Schools of Construction was organized in what year - answer✔1965
Which of the following are considered basic sectors of the construction industry?
a. Residential
b. Industrial
c. Healthcare & Education
d. Government & Military Construction
e. Heavy Civil - answer✔Residential, Industrial, Heavy Civil Construction
Each industry sector is characterized by different means, methods, and materials of
construction. They may require different types of equipment, structural framework, materials,
and specialty contractors.
True or False? - answer✔True
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Multi-family dwellings refer to apartments, condominiums, and townhouses wherein the entire
structure may house multiple, individual residences.
True or False? - answer✔True
Because the residential market is relatively easy to enter, there are many small companies that
are also at risk for high failure.
True or false? - answer✔True
Common materials used in residential include:
a. Engineered Wood Products
b. Light-gauge steel framing
c. Slate & stone
d. Wood framing
e. Concrete & Asphalt - answer✔All of them
Safety I not a priority, it is a: - answer✔value
The quality control plan consists of a number of inspections, field tests, lab tests, and
observations.
True or false? - answer✔True
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A constructibility review is a design process I which experienced contractors and construction
managers work with designers to ensure that the design can actually be built in an efficient and
cost-effective manner.
True or False? - answer✔True
What two dials, or values, are typically the per-view of the owner and architect, NOT the
builder. - answer✔Cost and Quality
Whereas design-build has linear sequencing of the work, design-bid-build often integrates and
overlaps design and constriction activities.
True or False? - answer✔False
The delivery method is the one in which the owner holds two separate contracts for design and
construction services. This method is often referred to as the traditional PDM. -
answer✔Design-bid-build
This hybrid delivery method of Construction Management is one in which the owner bypasses
the use of the GC and enters into multiple contracts with trade, or specialty contractors and
vendors. - answer✔Multiple Prime
It is the _______ who ultimately decides with PDM to use. - answer✔owner
Which of the following are typical design-build entity configurations?
a. Designer and Contractor Partnership
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b. Joint Venture
c. Cost-Plus free
d. Full-service Design-build firm
e. Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) - answer✔a, b, d
Since private projects are not funded by taxpayers, they are required to use an open bidding
selection method.
True or false? - answer✔False
One difference between Agency CM and CM at Risk is that an Agency Construction Manager is
not responsible for ensuring that the construction schedule stays on track.
True or False? - answer✔True
The Field Engineer is associated with what career path? - answer✔Superintendent track
According to the Hensel-Phelps model in the textbook, which three positions are considered
entry level? - answer✔Office Engineer, Field Engineer, Quantity Surveyor
What are the engineers that are not licensed engineers? - answer✔Field engineer, Project
Engineer
What project risks are associated with the owner? - answer✔Site conditions, Project funding
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