ESTUDYR
AIC EXAM STUDY GUIDE UPDATED EXAM WITH MOST TESTED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | ASSURED SUCCESS
WITH DETAILED RATIONALES
What percentage of conversations do listeners remember of what they hear?
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 10% ✅
D. 50%
Rationale: Studies of listening retention commonly cite ~10% recall for purely heard
information.
What percentage of conversations do speakers remember of what they say and do?
A. 50%
B. 75%
C. 90% ✅
D. 100%
Rationale: Speakers retain much more of what they produce — commonly cited ~90%.
When giving presentations, people should do which of the following?
A. Speak at length and include every detail
B. Use complex jargon to impress
C. Keep the conversation short and on topic ✅
D. Avoid visuals
Rationale: Concise, focused presentations improve audience comprehension and retention.
Which of the following should people do to effectively listen?
A. Formulate rebuttals while the speaker talks
B. Focus on their phone
C. Listen objectively with the intent to understand the speaker's perspective ✅
D. Interrupt frequently to clarify
Rationale: Objective listening with intent to understand is core to effective communication.
Which of the following statements is true about texting and a subcontractor change order?
A. Texting a change order is always legally sufficient
B. Texting your subcontractor that a change order is coming later in the day is a good practice
✅
C. Never inform subcontractors informally
,ESTUDYR
D. Text notifications replace formal change orders
Rationale: A heads-up text is useful for coordination but does not replace formal
documentation.
What does RFI stand for?
A. Request for Invoice
B. Request for Inspection
C. Request for Information ✅
D. Request for Insurance
Rationale: RFI is a formal query used during construction to request clarification or info.
An Owner-initiated change order should include which of the following?
A. Just a verbal note
B. A ballpark cost estimate only
C. Reference to contract documents describing the change in detail ✅
D. Only the owner’s signature
Rationale: Proper change orders reference contract docs and detail scope for transparency.
A job Diary should be maintained by who?
A. Only the owner
B. All members of the project management team ✅
C. Only the subcontractors
D. Only the superintendent
Rationale: Multiple PM team members contribute observations and records; keeping a diary is
collective.
If a job has more than one shift, how often should a daily report be completed?
A. Once per day only
B. Each shift ✅
C. Weekly only
D. Only at end of project
Rationale: Each shift can have distinct events; shift-level reports ensure complete
recordkeeping.
Daily reports are primarily created by whom?
A. Project managers only
B. Superintendents ✅
C. Architects
D. Subcontractors only
Rationale: Superintendents are on-site and typically responsible for daily progress logs.
, ESTUDYR
Meeting AGENDAS should be distributed __________.
A. During the meeting
B. At least one day PRIOR to the meeting ✅
C. One week after the meeting
D. Never
Rationale: Distributing agendas in advance helps participants prepare and keeps meetings
efficient.
Meeting MINUTES should be distributed _______.
A. Before the meeting
B. About one day AFTER the meeting ✅
C. Never
D. One month later
Rationale: Prompt distribution ensures action items and agreements are recorded while fresh.
Which of the following types of meetings is typically held at regular weekly or biweekly
intervals throughout the project?
A. Bid opening meetings
B. Prebid site visits
C. Progress Meetings ✅
D. Warranty closeout meetings
Rationale: Progress meetings are recurring to coordinate ongoing tasks and status.
Which of the following documents is used for correspondence between the architect or
owner and the contractor?
A. Memorandum
B. Text message
C. Formal Business Letter ✅
D. Purchase order
Rationale: Formal letters are used for official owner/architect–contractor communications.
Which of the following documents is used for correspondence between the home office and
job site?
A. Formal Business Letter
B. Memorandum ✅
C. RFI
D. Change order
Rationale: Memos are internal correspondence commonly used between home office and site.
AIC EXAM STUDY GUIDE UPDATED EXAM WITH MOST TESTED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | GRADED A+ | ASSURED SUCCESS
WITH DETAILED RATIONALES
What percentage of conversations do listeners remember of what they hear?
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 10% ✅
D. 50%
Rationale: Studies of listening retention commonly cite ~10% recall for purely heard
information.
What percentage of conversations do speakers remember of what they say and do?
A. 50%
B. 75%
C. 90% ✅
D. 100%
Rationale: Speakers retain much more of what they produce — commonly cited ~90%.
When giving presentations, people should do which of the following?
A. Speak at length and include every detail
B. Use complex jargon to impress
C. Keep the conversation short and on topic ✅
D. Avoid visuals
Rationale: Concise, focused presentations improve audience comprehension and retention.
Which of the following should people do to effectively listen?
A. Formulate rebuttals while the speaker talks
B. Focus on their phone
C. Listen objectively with the intent to understand the speaker's perspective ✅
D. Interrupt frequently to clarify
Rationale: Objective listening with intent to understand is core to effective communication.
Which of the following statements is true about texting and a subcontractor change order?
A. Texting a change order is always legally sufficient
B. Texting your subcontractor that a change order is coming later in the day is a good practice
✅
C. Never inform subcontractors informally
,ESTUDYR
D. Text notifications replace formal change orders
Rationale: A heads-up text is useful for coordination but does not replace formal
documentation.
What does RFI stand for?
A. Request for Invoice
B. Request for Inspection
C. Request for Information ✅
D. Request for Insurance
Rationale: RFI is a formal query used during construction to request clarification or info.
An Owner-initiated change order should include which of the following?
A. Just a verbal note
B. A ballpark cost estimate only
C. Reference to contract documents describing the change in detail ✅
D. Only the owner’s signature
Rationale: Proper change orders reference contract docs and detail scope for transparency.
A job Diary should be maintained by who?
A. Only the owner
B. All members of the project management team ✅
C. Only the subcontractors
D. Only the superintendent
Rationale: Multiple PM team members contribute observations and records; keeping a diary is
collective.
If a job has more than one shift, how often should a daily report be completed?
A. Once per day only
B. Each shift ✅
C. Weekly only
D. Only at end of project
Rationale: Each shift can have distinct events; shift-level reports ensure complete
recordkeeping.
Daily reports are primarily created by whom?
A. Project managers only
B. Superintendents ✅
C. Architects
D. Subcontractors only
Rationale: Superintendents are on-site and typically responsible for daily progress logs.
, ESTUDYR
Meeting AGENDAS should be distributed __________.
A. During the meeting
B. At least one day PRIOR to the meeting ✅
C. One week after the meeting
D. Never
Rationale: Distributing agendas in advance helps participants prepare and keeps meetings
efficient.
Meeting MINUTES should be distributed _______.
A. Before the meeting
B. About one day AFTER the meeting ✅
C. Never
D. One month later
Rationale: Prompt distribution ensures action items and agreements are recorded while fresh.
Which of the following types of meetings is typically held at regular weekly or biweekly
intervals throughout the project?
A. Bid opening meetings
B. Prebid site visits
C. Progress Meetings ✅
D. Warranty closeout meetings
Rationale: Progress meetings are recurring to coordinate ongoing tasks and status.
Which of the following documents is used for correspondence between the architect or
owner and the contractor?
A. Memorandum
B. Text message
C. Formal Business Letter ✅
D. Purchase order
Rationale: Formal letters are used for official owner/architect–contractor communications.
Which of the following documents is used for correspondence between the home office and
job site?
A. Formal Business Letter
B. Memorandum ✅
C. RFI
D. Change order
Rationale: Memos are internal correspondence commonly used between home office and site.
