ENCE 325 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
The widening of a state highway is an example of which sector of the construction
industry? - Answer -Infrastructure
Specialty trade contractors are typically hired on the job by which of the following? -
Answer -The contractor
A construction project is characterized by the following? - Answer -It results in
deliverables, it is unique, it uses resources (DUR)
In which of the following stages does the contractor have the major responsibility to
coordinate all necessary tasks associated with that stage? - Answer -Close-out
Which member of the contractor's team is responsible for the day-to-day production
activities on the jobsite? - Answer -The superintendent
The residential sector of the industry is characterized by which of the following? -
Answer -Projects are fairly low tech
What is the major rating system for green buildings - Answer -LEED
During the start-up and mobilization stage the following activities occur? - Answer -The
contractor moves onto the jobsite
The Owner is responsible for the project feasibility stage. - Answer -True
3 outcomes of the bidding and award stage - Answer -bid submittals by contractors, bid
package , award of construction contract
A design-build delivery method typically results in the owner having one contract with
the architect and another contract with the contractor. - Answer -False
The owner will decide which of the following as a result of the feasibility stage - Answer
-Move forward with project, abandon the project, adjust the scope, budget, and/or
schedule
Project design typically occurs in three distinct phases Schematic Design , Design
Development , and Construction Documents . Answer in the order of design phase
progression. - Answer -Schematic Design, Design Development , Construction
Documents
An owner is considering building a 120 unit housing development on the outskirts of
town. What would you refer to in determining if livestock would be allowed as part of the
property development? - Answer -Zoning Ordinance
The widening of a state highway is an example of which sector of the construction
industry? - Answer -Infrastructure
Specialty trade contractors are typically hired on the job by which of the following? -
Answer -The contractor
A construction project is characterized by the following? - Answer -It results in
deliverables, it is unique, it uses resources (DUR)
In which of the following stages does the contractor have the major responsibility to
coordinate all necessary tasks associated with that stage? - Answer -Close-out
Which member of the contractor's team is responsible for the day-to-day production
activities on the jobsite? - Answer -The superintendent
The residential sector of the industry is characterized by which of the following? -
Answer -Projects are fairly low tech
What is the major rating system for green buildings - Answer -LEED
During the start-up and mobilization stage the following activities occur? - Answer -The
contractor moves onto the jobsite
The Owner is responsible for the project feasibility stage. - Answer -True
3 outcomes of the bidding and award stage - Answer -bid submittals by contractors, bid
package , award of construction contract
A design-build delivery method typically results in the owner having one contract with
the architect and another contract with the contractor. - Answer -False
The owner will decide which of the following as a result of the feasibility stage - Answer
-Move forward with project, abandon the project, adjust the scope, budget, and/or
schedule
Project design typically occurs in three distinct phases Schematic Design , Design
Development , and Construction Documents . Answer in the order of design phase
progression. - Answer -Schematic Design, Design Development , Construction
Documents
An owner is considering building a 120 unit housing development on the outskirts of
town. What would you refer to in determining if livestock would be allowed as part of the
property development? - Answer -Zoning Ordinance
