CERTIFIED CONSTRUCTION MANAGER EXAM QUESTION AND
ANSWERS UPDATED 2025 LATEST
Question 1
Drawings that are also called record drawings and reflect the actual constructed conditions are
known as:
A) Shop Drawings
B) Contract Documents
C) Design Drawings
D) As-Built Drawings
E) Conceptual Sketches
Correct Answer: D) As-Built Drawings
Rationale: As-built drawings are modifications of the original construction drawings
that indicate the actual, as-constructed conditions of the project.
Question 2
Drawings typically prepared by the contractor, based upon the contract documents, and
provided in sufficient detail to indicate to the designer how the contractor intends to construct
the referenced work, are called:
A) As-Built Drawings
B) Design Drawings
C) Record Drawings
D) Shop Drawings
E) Permit Drawings
Correct Answer: D) Shop Drawings
Rationale: Shop drawings are detailed drawings, diagrams, schedules, and other data
,specially prepared by the contractor or subcontractor to illustrate a portion of the
work.
Question 3
A legally enforceable assurance by the contractor and/or a third party of satisfactory
performance of products or workmanship during a specific period of time stated and included
in the contract is a:
A) Warranty
B) Bond
C) Guarantee
D) Lien
E) Claim
Correct Answer: C) Guarantee
Rationale: A guarantee is a broader term than a warranty, implying a firm promise
or assurance of quality or performance, often backed by a third party (a surety).
Question 4
An assurance by a party that it will assume stipulated responsibility for its own work is known
as a:
A) Guarantee
B) Bond
C) Lien
D) Warranty
E) Claim
Correct Answer: D) Warranty
, Rationale: A warranty is a specific promise made by the party performing the work
(e.g., the contractor) regarding the quality and durability of their work.
Question 5
A pledge from a surety to pay the bond amount to the owner in the event the bidder defaults
on its commitment to enter into a contract to perform the work described in the bid
documents for the bid price is a:
A) Performance Bond
B) Payment Bond
C) Maintenance Bond
D) Bid Bond
E) Fidelity Bond
Correct Answer: D) Bid Bond
Rationale: A bid bond protects the owner from financial loss if the successful bidder
fails to sign the contract or furnish required performance and payment bonds.
Question 6
A pledge from a surety guaranteeing the performance of the obligation defined in the bond,
including the completion of work or payment of the bond amount to the obligee (owner or
contractor) in the event of a default or non-payment by a principal (contractor or
subcontractor), is a:
A) Lien
B) Claim
C) Bond
D) Warranty
ANSWERS UPDATED 2025 LATEST
Question 1
Drawings that are also called record drawings and reflect the actual constructed conditions are
known as:
A) Shop Drawings
B) Contract Documents
C) Design Drawings
D) As-Built Drawings
E) Conceptual Sketches
Correct Answer: D) As-Built Drawings
Rationale: As-built drawings are modifications of the original construction drawings
that indicate the actual, as-constructed conditions of the project.
Question 2
Drawings typically prepared by the contractor, based upon the contract documents, and
provided in sufficient detail to indicate to the designer how the contractor intends to construct
the referenced work, are called:
A) As-Built Drawings
B) Design Drawings
C) Record Drawings
D) Shop Drawings
E) Permit Drawings
Correct Answer: D) Shop Drawings
Rationale: Shop drawings are detailed drawings, diagrams, schedules, and other data
,specially prepared by the contractor or subcontractor to illustrate a portion of the
work.
Question 3
A legally enforceable assurance by the contractor and/or a third party of satisfactory
performance of products or workmanship during a specific period of time stated and included
in the contract is a:
A) Warranty
B) Bond
C) Guarantee
D) Lien
E) Claim
Correct Answer: C) Guarantee
Rationale: A guarantee is a broader term than a warranty, implying a firm promise
or assurance of quality or performance, often backed by a third party (a surety).
Question 4
An assurance by a party that it will assume stipulated responsibility for its own work is known
as a:
A) Guarantee
B) Bond
C) Lien
D) Warranty
E) Claim
Correct Answer: D) Warranty
, Rationale: A warranty is a specific promise made by the party performing the work
(e.g., the contractor) regarding the quality and durability of their work.
Question 5
A pledge from a surety to pay the bond amount to the owner in the event the bidder defaults
on its commitment to enter into a contract to perform the work described in the bid
documents for the bid price is a:
A) Performance Bond
B) Payment Bond
C) Maintenance Bond
D) Bid Bond
E) Fidelity Bond
Correct Answer: D) Bid Bond
Rationale: A bid bond protects the owner from financial loss if the successful bidder
fails to sign the contract or furnish required performance and payment bonds.
Question 6
A pledge from a surety guaranteeing the performance of the obligation defined in the bond,
including the completion of work or payment of the bond amount to the obligee (owner or
contractor) in the event of a default or non-payment by a principal (contractor or
subcontractor), is a:
A) Lien
B) Claim
C) Bond
D) Warranty
