CM 4221 - MIDTERM
EXAMINATION QUESTIONS AND
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
Your Exam Plug
, how many CSI divisions does the post-2004 master format have? - Answer: 50
what is an EIS? - Answer: a document prepared to describe the effects for proposed construction
activities on the surrounding natural and physical environment.
which management activity listed below is where the project manager is tasked with coordinating
subcontractors, planning sequences of construction, and developing effective communication?
-organizing
-scoping
-none of these
-controlling
-planning - Answer: organizing
t/f
based on laws and regulations, privately financed projects must utilize competitive bidding to procure a
construction firm. - Answer: false - publicly financed projects typically have to use a competitive bidding
process due to laws and regulations to allow any firm the chance to gain the work. privately financed
projects can typically choose to negotiate the selection of a constructor.
t/f
bid shopping is illegal, yet construction companies still use it to gain a competitive edge. - Answer: false -
bid shopping is technically not illegal, but is seen as an unethical practice
t/f
one major advantage of multi-prime contracting is the ease in phasing a project. - Answer: true - multi-
prime contracting is typically used on projects that require phasing. as work packages are designed and
completed, they can be released for construction while succeeding work packages are designed.
t/f
a program manager is the same as a project manager - Answer: true - a program manager is an entity
hired by the owner to oversee a program of projects. a project manager is the lead contact for the
general contractor
EXAMINATION QUESTIONS AND
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
Your Exam Plug
, how many CSI divisions does the post-2004 master format have? - Answer: 50
what is an EIS? - Answer: a document prepared to describe the effects for proposed construction
activities on the surrounding natural and physical environment.
which management activity listed below is where the project manager is tasked with coordinating
subcontractors, planning sequences of construction, and developing effective communication?
-organizing
-scoping
-none of these
-controlling
-planning - Answer: organizing
t/f
based on laws and regulations, privately financed projects must utilize competitive bidding to procure a
construction firm. - Answer: false - publicly financed projects typically have to use a competitive bidding
process due to laws and regulations to allow any firm the chance to gain the work. privately financed
projects can typically choose to negotiate the selection of a constructor.
t/f
bid shopping is illegal, yet construction companies still use it to gain a competitive edge. - Answer: false -
bid shopping is technically not illegal, but is seen as an unethical practice
t/f
one major advantage of multi-prime contracting is the ease in phasing a project. - Answer: true - multi-
prime contracting is typically used on projects that require phasing. as work packages are designed and
completed, they can be released for construction while succeeding work packages are designed.
t/f
a program manager is the same as a project manager - Answer: true - a program manager is an entity
hired by the owner to oversee a program of projects. a project manager is the lead contact for the
general contractor
