CON 367 MIDTERM Exam Questions with
Correct Answers
What does CSI stand for? Construction Specifications Institute
One of the differences between the requirements for public work and private work is that in
public work (for most jurisdictions) the projects must be publicly advertised and in private work
that is not a requirement. True
Which of the following insurances is used to pay benefits to the contractor's employees who
sustain job-related illnesses or injuries? Worker's Compensation Insurance
Which of the following laws states that an employer may not discriminate on the basis of sex by
paying employees of one sex at rates lower than he/she pays employees of the other sex for
doing equal work? Fair Labor Standards Act (as amended by the Equal act pay)
Fair subcontracting laws are in effect to protect subcontractors and the public against bid
shopping and bid peddling practices. True
, On most public projects, if specifications list a product by the brand name, what additional
phrase is required to follow such brand name in the specifications? "or equal"
In open-shop contracting, the Contractor does not have to deal with labor unions to obtain its
workforce. True
Which of the following parties should attend the Pre-construction conference in addition to the
General Contractor? All parties.
In an internal meeting, it is okay to disagree with the boss or the group leader and voice such
disagrement. True
One of the main principles of negotiations during the negotiation process is to review all the
schedules and estimates before, during and after the negotiation with all the other parties
involved. False
Which one of the following is not a Project Delivery Systems? Professional CM
In Lump-Sum Contracts, the Owner assumes the risk of cost False
Correct Answers
What does CSI stand for? Construction Specifications Institute
One of the differences between the requirements for public work and private work is that in
public work (for most jurisdictions) the projects must be publicly advertised and in private work
that is not a requirement. True
Which of the following insurances is used to pay benefits to the contractor's employees who
sustain job-related illnesses or injuries? Worker's Compensation Insurance
Which of the following laws states that an employer may not discriminate on the basis of sex by
paying employees of one sex at rates lower than he/she pays employees of the other sex for
doing equal work? Fair Labor Standards Act (as amended by the Equal act pay)
Fair subcontracting laws are in effect to protect subcontractors and the public against bid
shopping and bid peddling practices. True
, On most public projects, if specifications list a product by the brand name, what additional
phrase is required to follow such brand name in the specifications? "or equal"
In open-shop contracting, the Contractor does not have to deal with labor unions to obtain its
workforce. True
Which of the following parties should attend the Pre-construction conference in addition to the
General Contractor? All parties.
In an internal meeting, it is okay to disagree with the boss or the group leader and voice such
disagrement. True
One of the main principles of negotiations during the negotiation process is to review all the
schedules and estimates before, during and after the negotiation with all the other parties
involved. False
Which one of the following is not a Project Delivery Systems? Professional CM
In Lump-Sum Contracts, the Owner assumes the risk of cost False
