CCM EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS7
Under a fixed price or lump sum contract the contractors are usually asked to bid on work based
on partially completed (scope) or a complete set of drawings & specifications? - ANSWERS -True
A CM's role & responsibility are governed solely by the Owner/CM Agreement? - ANSWERS -
False
There are two basic forms of CM, Agency and At-Risk. Each form provides for the basic services
of CM Practice. However, there are some key differences. Which of the following DO NOT apply
to BOTH CM forms? - ANSWERS -A. Both forms provide advise to the Owner on constructibility,
budget and schedule.
B. Both require that the liabilities and risks assumed by the parties be clearly understood and
stated in respective contracts.
(C) Both forms allow the CM to function in an advisory role for the entire engagement of the
agreement.
D. Services can vary based on the contractual relationship of the parties and the risks that are
assumed.
Construction Management had its beginnings in the early to mid 1960's. Which of the following
factors contributed to the initial use of this delivery system? - ANSWERS -A. The need to reduce
the overall time & cost associated with project delivery.
B. The increasing cost of money and unpredictable labor demands.
, C. The changing role of the GC and the increasing numbers of specialty contractors.
(D) All of the above.
The General Services Administration was the first federal agency to use Construction
Management? - ANSWERS -True
The General Services Administration, the Department of Health, Education & Welfare and the
Veterans Administration ran into similar difficulties in the use of construction management.
Which of the following was/were common problems for all three agencies? - ANSWERS -A.
Funding restrictions
(B) Claims
C. Change conditions
D. All of the above
CMAA was formed and incorporated in 1982 with its primary focus being the growth and
development of the Construction Management profession? - ANSWERS -True
The CMAA Construction Management Standards of Practice is intended as a guide to the range
of services that constitute professional Construction Management. They seek to meet the
documented need for definitions of what Construction Management services are and to
structure the methodologies by which those services are provided by the CM. - ANSWERS -False
The goals of the Construction Management Association of America include: - ANSWERS -A.
Setting standards & developing contract documents for Construction Management Practice.
ANSWERS7
Under a fixed price or lump sum contract the contractors are usually asked to bid on work based
on partially completed (scope) or a complete set of drawings & specifications? - ANSWERS -True
A CM's role & responsibility are governed solely by the Owner/CM Agreement? - ANSWERS -
False
There are two basic forms of CM, Agency and At-Risk. Each form provides for the basic services
of CM Practice. However, there are some key differences. Which of the following DO NOT apply
to BOTH CM forms? - ANSWERS -A. Both forms provide advise to the Owner on constructibility,
budget and schedule.
B. Both require that the liabilities and risks assumed by the parties be clearly understood and
stated in respective contracts.
(C) Both forms allow the CM to function in an advisory role for the entire engagement of the
agreement.
D. Services can vary based on the contractual relationship of the parties and the risks that are
assumed.
Construction Management had its beginnings in the early to mid 1960's. Which of the following
factors contributed to the initial use of this delivery system? - ANSWERS -A. The need to reduce
the overall time & cost associated with project delivery.
B. The increasing cost of money and unpredictable labor demands.
, C. The changing role of the GC and the increasing numbers of specialty contractors.
(D) All of the above.
The General Services Administration was the first federal agency to use Construction
Management? - ANSWERS -True
The General Services Administration, the Department of Health, Education & Welfare and the
Veterans Administration ran into similar difficulties in the use of construction management.
Which of the following was/were common problems for all three agencies? - ANSWERS -A.
Funding restrictions
(B) Claims
C. Change conditions
D. All of the above
CMAA was formed and incorporated in 1982 with its primary focus being the growth and
development of the Construction Management profession? - ANSWERS -True
The CMAA Construction Management Standards of Practice is intended as a guide to the range
of services that constitute professional Construction Management. They seek to meet the
documented need for definitions of what Construction Management services are and to
structure the methodologies by which those services are provided by the CM. - ANSWERS -False
The goals of the Construction Management Association of America include: - ANSWERS -A.
Setting standards & developing contract documents for Construction Management Practice.
