AIC Exam Prep Questions and
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Which of the following statements is true about the use of texting as a means of communicating
in the construction industry?
A. A means of easily and effectively documenting communication
B. Appropriate for clarifying but not for formal direction
C. Should be completely avoided in construction
D. Acceptable for communication if specifically allowed in the contract answer - B
A subcontractor identifies a significant discrepancy between the architectural and structural
drawings. The subcontractor immediately meets with the general contractor at their
construction trailer to discuss the discrepancy. The general contractor agrees that this could be
a significant change depending on which of the drawings describes the designer's intent. Which
of the following actions is the most appropriate in this situation?
A. Draft a change order proposal and arrange a meeting with the design team and owner to
resolve the conflict.
B. Draft an RFI that describes the discrepancy in detail and submit it to the architect
immediately.
C. Send a short text alerting the design team of the issue and discuss the discrepancy in detail at
the next meeting.
D. Email the engineer of record to collect relevant background information and follow up with a
formal RFI to the architect answer - B
What are the leadership skills needed to conduct a productive meeting?
A. Planning, probing questions, responding critically, and decision making
B. Planning, timing, coordinating, probing, responding critically, and following up
,C. Listening attentively, responding constructively, soliciting all ideas, and matching decision
making to the situation
D. Coordinating, listening selectively, responding critically, soliciting supportive ideas, and
adjusting decision making to the situation answer - C
Which of the following statements made by the indicated parties below would least likely be
made at an owner/architect/contractor progress meeting?
A. Contractor: "There are 14 unanswered RFIs on the log."
B. Superintendent: "A third party inspector will assist the supervision of the roofing
installation."
C. Owner: "It is very likely, that change order proposal #23 will be accepted."
D. Project manager: "The bond rate for ABC subcontractor is 1.45%" answer - D
What is a listener's retention percentage of an oral conversation?
A. 10%
B. 50%
C. 60%
D. 90% answer - A
Which of the following communication methods is the most effective way to know that the
communication has been understood?
A. The sender should ask closed-ended questions and tell the receiver twice.
B. The sender should ask open-ended questions and make them speak.
C. The sender should ask how they feel and their attitude toward the activity.
D. The sender should tell them what to do and get them back to work quickly. answer - B
Which of the following is the best example of an open-ended question?
A. Do you understand what work is supposed to be completed?
,B. Do you know which shovel to get me from the tool shed?
C. What steps are you going to take to complete the activity?
D. How do you feel about completing the activities assigned? answer - C
Which of the following statements about the following organizations and their justifications of
its use is most appropriate when designers develop project specifications?
A. Organize building materials by International Building Code chapters to facilitate inspections
by the authority having jurisdiction. B. Only use materials tested by Underwriters Laboratories
to ensure the highest quality and lowest flame spread rating.
C. Use the Construction Specification Institute's organizational system for categorizing
construction materials into divisions and sections as it is widely used by the industry.
D. Use products endorsed by the American Society for Testing Materials to prevent the
likelihood of structural failure. answer - C
An HVAC technician is inspecting an outside condensing unit of an air source heat pump in the
summer. The unit is energized and appears to be operating normally. One of the refrigerant lines
is cool to the touch and insulated. Which of the following statements is most likely true about
this refrigerant line and the phase of the refrigerant in it?
A. It is a suction line and the refrigerant is a gas at a relatively low pressure
B. It is a suction line and the refrigerant is a liquid at a relatively high pressure
C. It is a liquid line and the refrigerant is a liquid at a relatively high pressure
D. It is a condensate line and the refrigerant is a gas at a relatively high pressure answer - A
Which statement most accurately describes how a 3-phase, 120/208V load would be wired?
A. One hot, one neutral and one ground conductor
B. Two hot and one neutral conductor
C. Three hot and one neutral conductor
D. Three hot conductors answer - C
, Which fire protection system would be most appropriate for an unconditioned warehouse
located in Chicago if the warehouse contains materials such as paper, wood and other type A
combustibles?
A. Wet pipe system
B. Dry pipe system
C. Deluge system
D. Clean agent system answer - B
The owner wants to fast-track a construction project. Which project delivery system best
supports this process?
A. Partnering
B. Design-bid-build
C. CM agency
D. Design-build answer - D
An owner has contracted with an engineering firm to address a sinkhole that has developed at
the corner of an existing building. The engineer recommends pressure grouting the sinkhole at a
minimum of three locations. The engineer estimates it will require between 100 and 250 cubic
yards of grout. The engineer assists the owner develop the contractors' bid documents and the
scope of work. Which type of contract would be most appropriate for this project?
A. Unit price
B. Turnkey
C. Design-bid-build
D. Lump sum answer - A
A contract is entered into in which the owner holds a contract with the architect and each trade
contractor. In addition, the owner holds a contract with a management service company to
perform the trade coordination, cost control, and scheduling services. What is this project
delivery method called?
Answers 100% Correct
Which of the following statements is true about the use of texting as a means of communicating
in the construction industry?
A. A means of easily and effectively documenting communication
B. Appropriate for clarifying but not for formal direction
C. Should be completely avoided in construction
D. Acceptable for communication if specifically allowed in the contract answer - B
A subcontractor identifies a significant discrepancy between the architectural and structural
drawings. The subcontractor immediately meets with the general contractor at their
construction trailer to discuss the discrepancy. The general contractor agrees that this could be
a significant change depending on which of the drawings describes the designer's intent. Which
of the following actions is the most appropriate in this situation?
A. Draft a change order proposal and arrange a meeting with the design team and owner to
resolve the conflict.
B. Draft an RFI that describes the discrepancy in detail and submit it to the architect
immediately.
C. Send a short text alerting the design team of the issue and discuss the discrepancy in detail at
the next meeting.
D. Email the engineer of record to collect relevant background information and follow up with a
formal RFI to the architect answer - B
What are the leadership skills needed to conduct a productive meeting?
A. Planning, probing questions, responding critically, and decision making
B. Planning, timing, coordinating, probing, responding critically, and following up
,C. Listening attentively, responding constructively, soliciting all ideas, and matching decision
making to the situation
D. Coordinating, listening selectively, responding critically, soliciting supportive ideas, and
adjusting decision making to the situation answer - C
Which of the following statements made by the indicated parties below would least likely be
made at an owner/architect/contractor progress meeting?
A. Contractor: "There are 14 unanswered RFIs on the log."
B. Superintendent: "A third party inspector will assist the supervision of the roofing
installation."
C. Owner: "It is very likely, that change order proposal #23 will be accepted."
D. Project manager: "The bond rate for ABC subcontractor is 1.45%" answer - D
What is a listener's retention percentage of an oral conversation?
A. 10%
B. 50%
C. 60%
D. 90% answer - A
Which of the following communication methods is the most effective way to know that the
communication has been understood?
A. The sender should ask closed-ended questions and tell the receiver twice.
B. The sender should ask open-ended questions and make them speak.
C. The sender should ask how they feel and their attitude toward the activity.
D. The sender should tell them what to do and get them back to work quickly. answer - B
Which of the following is the best example of an open-ended question?
A. Do you understand what work is supposed to be completed?
,B. Do you know which shovel to get me from the tool shed?
C. What steps are you going to take to complete the activity?
D. How do you feel about completing the activities assigned? answer - C
Which of the following statements about the following organizations and their justifications of
its use is most appropriate when designers develop project specifications?
A. Organize building materials by International Building Code chapters to facilitate inspections
by the authority having jurisdiction. B. Only use materials tested by Underwriters Laboratories
to ensure the highest quality and lowest flame spread rating.
C. Use the Construction Specification Institute's organizational system for categorizing
construction materials into divisions and sections as it is widely used by the industry.
D. Use products endorsed by the American Society for Testing Materials to prevent the
likelihood of structural failure. answer - C
An HVAC technician is inspecting an outside condensing unit of an air source heat pump in the
summer. The unit is energized and appears to be operating normally. One of the refrigerant lines
is cool to the touch and insulated. Which of the following statements is most likely true about
this refrigerant line and the phase of the refrigerant in it?
A. It is a suction line and the refrigerant is a gas at a relatively low pressure
B. It is a suction line and the refrigerant is a liquid at a relatively high pressure
C. It is a liquid line and the refrigerant is a liquid at a relatively high pressure
D. It is a condensate line and the refrigerant is a gas at a relatively high pressure answer - A
Which statement most accurately describes how a 3-phase, 120/208V load would be wired?
A. One hot, one neutral and one ground conductor
B. Two hot and one neutral conductor
C. Three hot and one neutral conductor
D. Three hot conductors answer - C
, Which fire protection system would be most appropriate for an unconditioned warehouse
located in Chicago if the warehouse contains materials such as paper, wood and other type A
combustibles?
A. Wet pipe system
B. Dry pipe system
C. Deluge system
D. Clean agent system answer - B
The owner wants to fast-track a construction project. Which project delivery system best
supports this process?
A. Partnering
B. Design-bid-build
C. CM agency
D. Design-build answer - D
An owner has contracted with an engineering firm to address a sinkhole that has developed at
the corner of an existing building. The engineer recommends pressure grouting the sinkhole at a
minimum of three locations. The engineer estimates it will require between 100 and 250 cubic
yards of grout. The engineer assists the owner develop the contractors' bid documents and the
scope of work. Which type of contract would be most appropriate for this project?
A. Unit price
B. Turnkey
C. Design-bid-build
D. Lump sum answer - A
A contract is entered into in which the owner holds a contract with the architect and each trade
contractor. In addition, the owner holds a contract with a management service company to
perform the trade coordination, cost control, and scheduling services. What is this project
delivery method called?
