TCM 226 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
How are submittals used on the jobsite? List and briefly explain at least four (4) different
uses. Briefly explain the process (from very beginning to very end) of getting a submittal
approved. - Answer -1. Submittals can be used to show certain parts of the project in
greater detail, so as to provide clarity
2. Can be used to show how particular materials will perform
3. Can be used to show that materials conform to the specs
4. Can be used to acquire bits of material that will be used on-site to determine is
substitution is needed and therefore potentially start the change order process
Process:
Supplier prepares submittal for sub --> Supplier transmits submittal to sub --> Sub
reviews submittal --> Sub transmits submittal to GC --> GC reviews submittal --> GC
transmits submittal to A/E --> A/E checks for final review
OR
Supplier prepares submittal for GC --> Supplier transmits submittal to GC --> GC
reviews submittal --> GC transmits submittal to A/E --> A/E checks for final review
Which of the following parties to the construction process is typically responsible for
scheduling and paying for necessary inspections?
A. Owner
B. Contractor
C. Architect
D. Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
E. None of the above - Answer -Contractor
Project administration software should NOT include the following feature(s):
A. Access and retrieval capabilities
B. Flexibility
C. Security features
D. Anonymous commenting
E. Networking capabilities - Answer -Anonymous commenting
True/False:
When handling jobsite material, a good rule of thumb is always to move material with
the least expensive labor possible. - Answer -True
"All project related functions between parties to a contract" is the definition of:
A. Project Coordination
, B. Project Management
C. Project Administration
D. Contract Administration
E. None of the above - Answer -Project Administration
True/False:
Verifying conformance to specifications, attesting to the quantity of work-in-place,
reviewing change orders, and serving as the communication link to the owner are all
duties of construction contract administration. - Answer -True
The process of awarding subcontracts & procuring materials being furnished by the GC
is called:
A. Contract execution
B. Buyout
C. Closeout
D. Change order negotiation
E. None of the above - Answer -Buyout
True/False:
The Owner and/or the A/E may request to inspect materials delivered off-site. - Answer
-True
Assume that you are the superintendent for a 4,500 square foot custom home being
built in Springfield, MO. The site plan and building footprint are shown in the figure
below. Which of the following will be a major concern when developing the job site
layout plan?
A) On-Site employee parking
B) Job Site Fencing
C) Sufficient material laydown area
D) large material deliveries - Answer -D) large material deliveries
True/False:
After an RFI response is received, the general contractor and its subcontractors should
review the change to see if there is a change in scope of work and possible cost or
schedule impacts. - Answer -True
True/False:
Only the A/E, not the Owner, has the authority to accept non-conforming work. -
Answer -False
A letter of transmittal is:
A. A dated record of when a document was sent to another party
B. A correspondence for identifying parties to a contract
How are submittals used on the jobsite? List and briefly explain at least four (4) different
uses. Briefly explain the process (from very beginning to very end) of getting a submittal
approved. - Answer -1. Submittals can be used to show certain parts of the project in
greater detail, so as to provide clarity
2. Can be used to show how particular materials will perform
3. Can be used to show that materials conform to the specs
4. Can be used to acquire bits of material that will be used on-site to determine is
substitution is needed and therefore potentially start the change order process
Process:
Supplier prepares submittal for sub --> Supplier transmits submittal to sub --> Sub
reviews submittal --> Sub transmits submittal to GC --> GC reviews submittal --> GC
transmits submittal to A/E --> A/E checks for final review
OR
Supplier prepares submittal for GC --> Supplier transmits submittal to GC --> GC
reviews submittal --> GC transmits submittal to A/E --> A/E checks for final review
Which of the following parties to the construction process is typically responsible for
scheduling and paying for necessary inspections?
A. Owner
B. Contractor
C. Architect
D. Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
E. None of the above - Answer -Contractor
Project administration software should NOT include the following feature(s):
A. Access and retrieval capabilities
B. Flexibility
C. Security features
D. Anonymous commenting
E. Networking capabilities - Answer -Anonymous commenting
True/False:
When handling jobsite material, a good rule of thumb is always to move material with
the least expensive labor possible. - Answer -True
"All project related functions between parties to a contract" is the definition of:
A. Project Coordination
, B. Project Management
C. Project Administration
D. Contract Administration
E. None of the above - Answer -Project Administration
True/False:
Verifying conformance to specifications, attesting to the quantity of work-in-place,
reviewing change orders, and serving as the communication link to the owner are all
duties of construction contract administration. - Answer -True
The process of awarding subcontracts & procuring materials being furnished by the GC
is called:
A. Contract execution
B. Buyout
C. Closeout
D. Change order negotiation
E. None of the above - Answer -Buyout
True/False:
The Owner and/or the A/E may request to inspect materials delivered off-site. - Answer
-True
Assume that you are the superintendent for a 4,500 square foot custom home being
built in Springfield, MO. The site plan and building footprint are shown in the figure
below. Which of the following will be a major concern when developing the job site
layout plan?
A) On-Site employee parking
B) Job Site Fencing
C) Sufficient material laydown area
D) large material deliveries - Answer -D) large material deliveries
True/False:
After an RFI response is received, the general contractor and its subcontractors should
review the change to see if there is a change in scope of work and possible cost or
schedule impacts. - Answer -True
True/False:
Only the A/E, not the Owner, has the authority to accept non-conforming work. -
Answer -False
A letter of transmittal is:
A. A dated record of when a document was sent to another party
B. A correspondence for identifying parties to a contract
