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FINAL ESTIMATES LEVEL 1 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
>> T/F: A major function of the DOT is to carry out Construction and Reconstruction programs to
provide the public with adequate transportation service.
- correct answer- True
>> For DOT management of construction and reconstruction projects includes the following
specific responsibilities:
A. Planning, Programming, and Design
B. Contract Administrations
C. Contractor Payments
D. Design and Contract Management
E. All of the above
- correct answer- E. All of the above
>> T/F: To pay for work performed by contractors, progress and Final Estimates are needed?
- correct answer- True
>> Which of the following is not officially considered a "Contract Document"?
A. Supplemental Agreements and Work Orders
B. Notebooks and Estimates Procedure Manual.
C. Standard Specifications.
D .Construction Manual.
E. Answers B & D.
- correct answer- E. Answers B & D.
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>> Between printings of the Standard Specifications, what does the Department publish to
identify and describe changes in the Specifications?
A. CPAM
B. Supplemental Specifications
C. Work Orders
D. Specification Changes
- correct answer- B. Supplemental Specifications
>> Select the correct sequence of documents in order of precedence, with the document
highest in authority listed first.
A. Contract Plans, Development Specifications, Standard Specifications, Special Provisions,
Technical Special Provisions, Supplemental Specifications, Design Standards.
B. Design Standards, Special Provisions, Technical Special Provisions, Supplemental
Specifications, Contract Plans, development Specifications, Standard Specifications.
C. Special Provisions, Technical Special Provisions, Contract Plans, Design Standards,
Development Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, Standard Specifications.
D. Supplemental Specifications, Special Provisions, Contract Plans, Development Specifications,
Standards Specifications, Technical Special Provisions, Design Standards.
E. None of the above.
- correct answer- C. Special Provisions, Technical Special Provisions, Contract Plans, Design
Standards, Development Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, Standard Specifications.
>> True or False. When checked and verified, final estimates serve as the basis for Final
Payment.
- correct answer- True
>> Which of the following sets for the Department's methods and Procedures for preparing and
checking final estimates?
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A. Construction Inspection Mathematics
B. Project Engineer
C. Preparation and Documentation Manual
D. CPAM
- correct answer- C. Preparation and Documentation Manual
>> Please match the appropriate documentation name with the correct description below:
A. [Final Plans]: For reviewing contract time charges before clearing estimates for final payment;
[Computation Books]: Documents pertinent changes during construction and show the "as-
built' condition; [Field Books]: Contains alignment notes and cross section notes, etc.
B. [Construction Diaries]: For reviewing contract time charges before clearing estimates for final
payment; [Final Plans]: Documents pertinent changes during construction and show the "as-
built' conditions; [Field Books]: Contains alignment notes and cross section notes, etc.
C. [Final Plans]: For reviewing contract time charges before clearing estimates for final payment;
[Tabulation Forms]: Documents pertinent changes during construction and show the "as-built'
conditions; [Field Books]: Contains alignment notes and cross section notes, etc.
D. [Final Plans]: For r
- correct answer- B. [Construction Diaries]: For reviewing contract time charges before clearing
estimates for final payment; [Final Plans]: Documents pertinent changes during construction
and show the "as-built' conditions; [Field Books]: Contains alignment notes and cross section
notes, etc.
>> When using calculators or computers, you should use the:
A. Rules of rounding described in CONSTRUCTION MATH.
B. Full decimal capabilities of the machine
C. CPAM as a guide to rounding
D. Machine only as a backup to your manual computations
FINAL ESTIMATES LEVEL 1 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
>> T/F: A major function of the DOT is to carry out Construction and Reconstruction programs to
provide the public with adequate transportation service.
- correct answer- True
>> For DOT management of construction and reconstruction projects includes the following
specific responsibilities:
A. Planning, Programming, and Design
B. Contract Administrations
C. Contractor Payments
D. Design and Contract Management
E. All of the above
- correct answer- E. All of the above
>> T/F: To pay for work performed by contractors, progress and Final Estimates are needed?
- correct answer- True
>> Which of the following is not officially considered a "Contract Document"?
A. Supplemental Agreements and Work Orders
B. Notebooks and Estimates Procedure Manual.
C. Standard Specifications.
D .Construction Manual.
E. Answers B & D.
- correct answer- E. Answers B & D.
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>> Between printings of the Standard Specifications, what does the Department publish to
identify and describe changes in the Specifications?
A. CPAM
B. Supplemental Specifications
C. Work Orders
D. Specification Changes
- correct answer- B. Supplemental Specifications
>> Select the correct sequence of documents in order of precedence, with the document
highest in authority listed first.
A. Contract Plans, Development Specifications, Standard Specifications, Special Provisions,
Technical Special Provisions, Supplemental Specifications, Design Standards.
B. Design Standards, Special Provisions, Technical Special Provisions, Supplemental
Specifications, Contract Plans, development Specifications, Standard Specifications.
C. Special Provisions, Technical Special Provisions, Contract Plans, Design Standards,
Development Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, Standard Specifications.
D. Supplemental Specifications, Special Provisions, Contract Plans, Development Specifications,
Standards Specifications, Technical Special Provisions, Design Standards.
E. None of the above.
- correct answer- C. Special Provisions, Technical Special Provisions, Contract Plans, Design
Standards, Development Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, Standard Specifications.
>> True or False. When checked and verified, final estimates serve as the basis for Final
Payment.
- correct answer- True
>> Which of the following sets for the Department's methods and Procedures for preparing and
checking final estimates?
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A. Construction Inspection Mathematics
B. Project Engineer
C. Preparation and Documentation Manual
D. CPAM
- correct answer- C. Preparation and Documentation Manual
>> Please match the appropriate documentation name with the correct description below:
A. [Final Plans]: For reviewing contract time charges before clearing estimates for final payment;
[Computation Books]: Documents pertinent changes during construction and show the "as-
built' condition; [Field Books]: Contains alignment notes and cross section notes, etc.
B. [Construction Diaries]: For reviewing contract time charges before clearing estimates for final
payment; [Final Plans]: Documents pertinent changes during construction and show the "as-
built' conditions; [Field Books]: Contains alignment notes and cross section notes, etc.
C. [Final Plans]: For reviewing contract time charges before clearing estimates for final payment;
[Tabulation Forms]: Documents pertinent changes during construction and show the "as-built'
conditions; [Field Books]: Contains alignment notes and cross section notes, etc.
D. [Final Plans]: For r
- correct answer- B. [Construction Diaries]: For reviewing contract time charges before clearing
estimates for final payment; [Final Plans]: Documents pertinent changes during construction
and show the "as-built' conditions; [Field Books]: Contains alignment notes and cross section
notes, etc.
>> When using calculators or computers, you should use the:
A. Rules of rounding described in CONSTRUCTION MATH.
B. Full decimal capabilities of the machine
C. CPAM as a guide to rounding
D. Machine only as a backup to your manual computations
