CQM-C EXAM Questions and
Answers Latest Updates 2025
ALREADY GRADED A+ 100%
VERIFIED
What are the two principal areas of CQM activity? ...ANSWER... a. CQC
(Contractor Quality Control)
b. QA (Government Quality Assurance)
What factors have caused the construction industry to become highly
specialized? ...ANSWER... The factors that have caused this are the
changing market, increased technology and regulation.
What factors will influence both the Government and the construction
industry in the future? ...ANSWER... · New government regulations
· Greater degree of influence from the client
· Improvement of QC and QA requirements
· Construction-oriented management information system
Increased contractual requirements for exchange of data in electronic format.
What information must the contractor provide in his submittal control
document (ENG Form 4288R - Submittal Register)? ...ANSWER... a.
Item Number
b. Specification Section
,c. Description
d. NAS Activity Code
e. Contractor Schedule Dates
f. Government Action
g. Remarks
What is the difference between INSPECTION and CONTROL?
...ANSWER... Inspection is ongoing or "after-the-fact" while control is
"preventive."
What is the objective of the Post-Award Orientation Conference /
Preconstruction Conference? ...ANSWER... Its objective is to review the
contract clauses to include accident prevention, administrative requirements,
personnel requirements, and procedural matters.
What is the primary function of CQC? ...ANSWER... The primary
function of CQC is the successful execution of a realistic plan to ensure that
the required standards of quality construction will be met.
What is the primary function of QA? ...ANSWER... It is to obtain
complete construction that meets all contract requirements.
What is the primary purpose of the three-phase control system?
...ANSWER... To require the contractor to plan and schedule the work to
ensure that they are prepared to start each new definable feature of work.
What is the process of the contractor must use to request a variation?
...ANSWER... The contractor must fully describe, identify and justify the
variation in the transmittal package
, The contractor must indicate the variation on ENG Form 4025 R, which is
used for transmitting submittals.
What is the purpose of Construction Quality Management? ...ANSWER...
It ensures that contractors adhere to project plans, specifications and safety
standards. It also verifies that the completed work meets quality
requirements. CQM fosters collaboration between contractors and
government agencies and helps contractors to navigate challenges like
technology advancements and environmental concerns.
What is the purpose of submittals? ...ANSWER... It is required by the
contract in order to regulate the timely flow of materials to be incorporated
into work. They are necessary to demonstrate that the proposed materials,
etc., are in compliance with the contract.
What is the role and responsibilities of the contractor in CQC?
...ANSWER... The contractor is required to place a competent
representative, the QC Manager, on the site to oversee the CQC system.
What is the role of QA personnel? ...ANSWER... a. Examine the quality
control methods being used to determine if the contractor is properly
controlling design activities is design-build contracts.
b. Examine the quality control methods being used to determine if the
contractor is properly controlling construction activities.
c. Make certain that the necessary changes are made in the contractor's QC
system, if excessive construction deficiencies occur.
d. Assist the contractor in understanding and implementing the contract
requirements.
e. Examine ongoing and completed work.
f. Review QC documentation to assure adequacy.
Answers Latest Updates 2025
ALREADY GRADED A+ 100%
VERIFIED
What are the two principal areas of CQM activity? ...ANSWER... a. CQC
(Contractor Quality Control)
b. QA (Government Quality Assurance)
What factors have caused the construction industry to become highly
specialized? ...ANSWER... The factors that have caused this are the
changing market, increased technology and regulation.
What factors will influence both the Government and the construction
industry in the future? ...ANSWER... · New government regulations
· Greater degree of influence from the client
· Improvement of QC and QA requirements
· Construction-oriented management information system
Increased contractual requirements for exchange of data in electronic format.
What information must the contractor provide in his submittal control
document (ENG Form 4288R - Submittal Register)? ...ANSWER... a.
Item Number
b. Specification Section
,c. Description
d. NAS Activity Code
e. Contractor Schedule Dates
f. Government Action
g. Remarks
What is the difference between INSPECTION and CONTROL?
...ANSWER... Inspection is ongoing or "after-the-fact" while control is
"preventive."
What is the objective of the Post-Award Orientation Conference /
Preconstruction Conference? ...ANSWER... Its objective is to review the
contract clauses to include accident prevention, administrative requirements,
personnel requirements, and procedural matters.
What is the primary function of CQC? ...ANSWER... The primary
function of CQC is the successful execution of a realistic plan to ensure that
the required standards of quality construction will be met.
What is the primary function of QA? ...ANSWER... It is to obtain
complete construction that meets all contract requirements.
What is the primary purpose of the three-phase control system?
...ANSWER... To require the contractor to plan and schedule the work to
ensure that they are prepared to start each new definable feature of work.
What is the process of the contractor must use to request a variation?
...ANSWER... The contractor must fully describe, identify and justify the
variation in the transmittal package
, The contractor must indicate the variation on ENG Form 4025 R, which is
used for transmitting submittals.
What is the purpose of Construction Quality Management? ...ANSWER...
It ensures that contractors adhere to project plans, specifications and safety
standards. It also verifies that the completed work meets quality
requirements. CQM fosters collaboration between contractors and
government agencies and helps contractors to navigate challenges like
technology advancements and environmental concerns.
What is the purpose of submittals? ...ANSWER... It is required by the
contract in order to regulate the timely flow of materials to be incorporated
into work. They are necessary to demonstrate that the proposed materials,
etc., are in compliance with the contract.
What is the role and responsibilities of the contractor in CQC?
...ANSWER... The contractor is required to place a competent
representative, the QC Manager, on the site to oversee the CQC system.
What is the role of QA personnel? ...ANSWER... a. Examine the quality
control methods being used to determine if the contractor is properly
controlling design activities is design-build contracts.
b. Examine the quality control methods being used to determine if the
contractor is properly controlling construction activities.
c. Make certain that the necessary changes are made in the contractor's QC
system, if excessive construction deficiencies occur.
d. Assist the contractor in understanding and implementing the contract
requirements.
e. Examine ongoing and completed work.
f. Review QC documentation to assure adequacy.
