NICET LEVEL 1 HIGHWAY
CONSTRUCTION EXAM UPDATED
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Acceptance
The written acceptance by the Department of the Work.
acceptance testing
Testing conducted by the Department to measure the degree of compliance to the Contract.
actual cost
The computed cost using calculations provided.
addendum
A Contract revision or response to a Contractor inquiry issued after advertisement and before the
opening of bids.
as-built quantity
The quantity of a completed Item eligible for payment.
authorized funding amount
The amount of funds authorized by the Department for the Contract.
Bidder
, The individual, firm, partnership, corporation, joint venture, or any acceptable combination
thereof that submits a bid to the Department.
bridge
A structure, other than a culvert... having a length of more than 20 feet between undercopings of
abutments or extreme ends of openings for multiple boxes.
bridge length
The overall length measured... from back to back of backwalls of abutments, if present,
otherwise end to end of the bridge floor.
bridge width
The clear width measured at right angles to the longitudinal centerline of the bridge between the
bottom of curbs... or inner faces of parapet or railing.
Change Order
A written order issued by the Department to the Contractor... [authorizing changes in Work,
payment, or Contract Time].
Commercially Useful Function
Occurrences in which the subcontractor is responsible for the execution of a distinct element of
the work... and performs, manages, and supervises the work involved.
Completion
When all of the following have occurred: 1) Work completed satisfactorily, 2) Project is ready
for Department use, 3) Contractor submitted required documentation.
construction operations
Physical work done within the Project Limits, excluding off-site prep, procurement, and admin
tasks.
Contract
The written integrated agreement between the Department and the Contractor... including all
plans, specifications, and authorized changes.
Contract Time
CONSTRUCTION EXAM UPDATED
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Acceptance
The written acceptance by the Department of the Work.
acceptance testing
Testing conducted by the Department to measure the degree of compliance to the Contract.
actual cost
The computed cost using calculations provided.
addendum
A Contract revision or response to a Contractor inquiry issued after advertisement and before the
opening of bids.
as-built quantity
The quantity of a completed Item eligible for payment.
authorized funding amount
The amount of funds authorized by the Department for the Contract.
Bidder
, The individual, firm, partnership, corporation, joint venture, or any acceptable combination
thereof that submits a bid to the Department.
bridge
A structure, other than a culvert... having a length of more than 20 feet between undercopings of
abutments or extreme ends of openings for multiple boxes.
bridge length
The overall length measured... from back to back of backwalls of abutments, if present,
otherwise end to end of the bridge floor.
bridge width
The clear width measured at right angles to the longitudinal centerline of the bridge between the
bottom of curbs... or inner faces of parapet or railing.
Change Order
A written order issued by the Department to the Contractor... [authorizing changes in Work,
payment, or Contract Time].
Commercially Useful Function
Occurrences in which the subcontractor is responsible for the execution of a distinct element of
the work... and performs, manages, and supervises the work involved.
Completion
When all of the following have occurred: 1) Work completed satisfactorily, 2) Project is ready
for Department use, 3) Contractor submitted required documentation.
construction operations
Physical work done within the Project Limits, excluding off-site prep, procurement, and admin
tasks.
Contract
The written integrated agreement between the Department and the Contractor... including all
plans, specifications, and authorized changes.
Contract Time
