CDT - EXAM LATEST
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
Who is responsible for evaluating claims?
(A) Owner.
(B) A/E's error and omissions insurer.
(C) A/E.
(D) Arbitrator. - ANSWERS-Answer: C
Reference: PDPG 13.11.3
Explanation: (PDPG 13.11.3) It is the responsibility
of the party making the claim to prove the claim and
it is the responsibility of the A/E or initial decision
maker to evaluate the supporting documents... to
determine the validity of the claim and present the
findings to both parties.
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QUESTION 2
What contract document modification allows the
owner to order a change in the work without an
agreement or adjustment to the contract?
(A) Construction change directive.
(B) Change order.
(C) Purchase order.
(D) Addendum. - ANSWERS-Answer: A
Reference: PDPG 11.3.12.3
Explanation: (PDPG 11.3.12.3) With a construction
change directive, the owner may, without invalidating the contract, order changes
in the work within the general scope of the contract consisting of additions,
deletions, or other revisions, the contract sum or contract time being adjusted
accordingly.
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QUESTION 3
Under SectionFormat™, the Parts are entitled:
(A) General, Materials, Installation.
(B) Scope, Products, Execution.
(C) General, Products, Execution.
(D) Scope, Materials, and Installation.
(E) General, Materials, and Workmanship. - ANSWERS-Answer: C
Reference: PDPG 11.3.7.4
Explanation: The specification information within sections is arranged in a three-
part format: Part 1—GENERAL. Describes administrative, procedural, and
temporary requirements unique to the section. Part 1 is an extension of subjects
covered in Division 01 and amplifies information unique to the section. Part 2—
PRODUCTS. Describes products, materials, equipment, fabrications, mixes,
systems and assemblies and their quality requirements, that are required for
incorporation into the project. Part 3—EXECUTION. Describes installation or
application, including preparatory actions and post installation cleaning and
protection. Site-built assemblies and site-manufactured products and systems are
included.
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QUESTION 4
In specification writing, the two basic grammatical
sentence moods which can be used to clearly
convey specification requirements are:
(A) Imperative and Indicative.
(B) Suggestive and Imperative.
(C) Prescriptive and Descriptive.
(D) Performance and Indicative. - ANSWERS-Answer: A
Reference: PDPG 11.3.5.2
Explanation: The imperative mood is the
recommended method for instructions covering the installation of products and
equipment. The imperative sentence is concise and readily understandable. The
indicative mood, passive voice requires the use of shall in nearly every statement.
This sentence structure can cause unnecessary wordiness and monotony.
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ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
Who is responsible for evaluating claims?
(A) Owner.
(B) A/E's error and omissions insurer.
(C) A/E.
(D) Arbitrator. - ANSWERS-Answer: C
Reference: PDPG 13.11.3
Explanation: (PDPG 13.11.3) It is the responsibility
of the party making the claim to prove the claim and
it is the responsibility of the A/E or initial decision
maker to evaluate the supporting documents... to
determine the validity of the claim and present the
findings to both parties.
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QUESTION 2
What contract document modification allows the
owner to order a change in the work without an
agreement or adjustment to the contract?
(A) Construction change directive.
(B) Change order.
(C) Purchase order.
(D) Addendum. - ANSWERS-Answer: A
Reference: PDPG 11.3.12.3
Explanation: (PDPG 11.3.12.3) With a construction
change directive, the owner may, without invalidating the contract, order changes
in the work within the general scope of the contract consisting of additions,
deletions, or other revisions, the contract sum or contract time being adjusted
accordingly.
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QUESTION 3
Under SectionFormat™, the Parts are entitled:
(A) General, Materials, Installation.
(B) Scope, Products, Execution.
(C) General, Products, Execution.
(D) Scope, Materials, and Installation.
(E) General, Materials, and Workmanship. - ANSWERS-Answer: C
Reference: PDPG 11.3.7.4
Explanation: The specification information within sections is arranged in a three-
part format: Part 1—GENERAL. Describes administrative, procedural, and
temporary requirements unique to the section. Part 1 is an extension of subjects
covered in Division 01 and amplifies information unique to the section. Part 2—
PRODUCTS. Describes products, materials, equipment, fabrications, mixes,
systems and assemblies and their quality requirements, that are required for
incorporation into the project. Part 3—EXECUTION. Describes installation or
application, including preparatory actions and post installation cleaning and
protection. Site-built assemblies and site-manufactured products and systems are
included.
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QUESTION 4
In specification writing, the two basic grammatical
sentence moods which can be used to clearly
convey specification requirements are:
(A) Imperative and Indicative.
(B) Suggestive and Imperative.
(C) Prescriptive and Descriptive.
(D) Performance and Indicative. - ANSWERS-Answer: A
Reference: PDPG 11.3.5.2
Explanation: The imperative mood is the
recommended method for instructions covering the installation of products and
equipment. The imperative sentence is concise and readily understandable. The
indicative mood, passive voice requires the use of shall in nearly every statement.
This sentence structure can cause unnecessary wordiness and monotony.
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