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COSC 353 – Exam 1 Study Guide 2025/2026 | 200+ Verified Q&A | Construction Sectors, Project Delivery, Roles & Risk

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This in-depth study resource for COSC 353 provides over 200 expertly answered multiple-choice and true/false questions, specifically designed to prepare students for Exam 1 in the 2025/2026 academic year. The content emphasizes the foundational principles of construction management, industry sectors, project delivery methods, leadership, and professional responsibilities. Key topics include: Construction industry sectors (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Heavy Civil) Project participants and their roles (Owner, Architect, Constructor, Estimator, Scheduler) Organizational structures (Departmental, Matrix, Generalist) Legal and contractual frameworks Leadership principles: morale building, communication, mentoring, and accountability Project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CM at-risk) Owner risk, contract types, procurement, change orders, and project financing Each question includes a clear and verified answer, enabling focused, high-impact study for university-level construction management students. This document is ideal for: Undergraduate students in Construction Science or Construction Engineering Students preparing for certification exams such as AIC or CMAA Individuals studying architecture, civil engineering, or real estate development Entry-level project managers, engineers, and construction professionals It serves as both a revision tool and a comprehensive learning aid, enabling mastery of core principles required for success in the course and the industry. Keywords: construction management, COSC 353, project delivery, contract types, construction sectors, construction roles, leadership in construction, procurement, risk management, general contractor, matrix organization, residential construction, commercial projects, project lifecycle

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COSC 353 - Exam 1 2025/2026 Exam
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Which of the following should be considered in establishing an

organizational structure for the management of a construction project?




A. How work functions will be compartmentalized




B. The number of resources to be committed to the project




C. Whether decisions should be made in a centralized or decentralized

manner




D. The degree of the need for interdisciplinary work

,E. All of the above - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔E. All of the above


Which of the following is NOT true about the future of the construction

industry?




A. The industry will become more global




B. There will be an increased demand for highly trained workers,




C. The need for permits and regulations will decrease




D. Hazardous waste disposal and product recycling will become a greater

factor




E. All of the above are true - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔C. The need for permits and

regulations will decrease

,Which of the following categories of projects is often publicly funded and

called infrastructure?




A. Residential

B. Commercial Building

C. Heavy Engineering

D. Industrial


E. All of the above - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔C. Heavy Engineering


The development of the printing press was a key event in the evolution of

the design of the design and the construction industry.




True or False? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔True


Compared with other industries, the construction industry has higher sales

and assets.




True or False? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔False



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, Public Sector projects are funded by tax dollars through cities, towns,

states, and the federal government.




True or False? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔True


Which of the following industry sectors typically requires a designs by civil

engineers?




A. Residential

B. Commercial Building

C. Heavy Engineering

D. Industrial


E. All of the above - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔C. Heavy Engineering


Poor professional salaries and benefits is one of the major reasons why

people do not choose a career in the construction industry.




True or False? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔False

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