Pre-Construction Test 2 Questions and
Correct Answers
Which of the following is true about the negatives of being a contractor?
A. Low Risk B. Competitive C. High Profits D. All Above - <CORRECT ANSWER >>B. Competitive
Why has ethics/values/principles become a major focus of the construction industry? -
<CORRECT ANSWER >>To reverse the negative stereotypes of construction and help develop
construction as a "Profession" like architects & engineers
This was the original type of construction professional that was characterized as being the
architect, engineer, and builder all in one. - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Master Builder
This type of construction professional is mainly responsible for working with the designers,
engineers, and owner during the design phase of a project. - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Pre-
Construction Manager
True or False: Commercial contractors in Mississippi must be licensed by the state of Mississippi
- <CORRECT ANSWER >>True
What bridge was known for its innovative use of steel at the time period it was constructed. -
<CORRECT ANSWER >>The Eads Bridge
This project is well known for requiring cooling pipes to help cure the concrete because of the
amount of concrete that was being placed at such a quick rate. - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Hoover
Dam
This iconic Australian building is well known for not having the engineering of it's roof figured
out until 4 years into the construction process. - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Sydney Opera House
, What were some of the early materials used for construction? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Stones,
sticks, and animal hides
What are the four main materials identified as critical to construction history? - <CORRECT
ANSWER >>Bricks, concrete, steel, and asphalt
Which of the following is NOT a project type?
A.IIRetailIIB.IICivilIIC.IIDesign/BuildIID.IIMarineII-II<CORRECTIIANSWERII>>C.IIDesign/IIBuild
WhichIIofIItheIIfollowingIIprojectIItypesIIfallIIunderIItheIIumbrellaIIofII"Commercial"?
A.IICivilIIB.IIInfrastructureIIC.IIOfficeIID.IIIndustrialII-II<CORRECTIIANSWERII>>C.IIOffice
ThisIIprojectIItypeIIinvolvesIItheIIconstructionIIofIIroadsIIandIIbridgesIItoIInameIIaIIfew.II-
II<CORRECTIIANSWERII>>CivilIIorIIheavyIIcivil
PowerIIplantIIconstructionIIwouldIIfallIIunderIIwhatIItypeIIofIIconstructionIIproject?II-
II<CORRECTIIANSWERII>>Industrial
InIIgeneralIIconstructionIIcanIIbeIIclassifiedIIintoIItwoIImajorIIcategories,IIwhatIIareIIthey?II-
II<CORRECTIIANSWERII>>HorizontalIIandIIvertical
WhatIItypeIIofIIcompanyIIwouldIIanIIelectricalIIcontractorIIbeIIclassifiedIIas?II-
II<CORRECTIIANSWERII>>SpecialtyIIcontractor
ThisIItypeIIofIIcompanyIIisIIresponsibleIIforIIactingIIasIIaIIconsultantIIforIItheIIowner.II-
II<CORRECTIIANSWERII>>ProgramIIManager
WhatIIisIItheIIfundamentalIIdifferenceIIbetweenIIaIIGeneralIIContractorIIandIIConstructionIIManager?
II-
Correct Answers
Which of the following is true about the negatives of being a contractor?
A. Low Risk B. Competitive C. High Profits D. All Above - <CORRECT ANSWER >>B. Competitive
Why has ethics/values/principles become a major focus of the construction industry? -
<CORRECT ANSWER >>To reverse the negative stereotypes of construction and help develop
construction as a "Profession" like architects & engineers
This was the original type of construction professional that was characterized as being the
architect, engineer, and builder all in one. - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Master Builder
This type of construction professional is mainly responsible for working with the designers,
engineers, and owner during the design phase of a project. - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Pre-
Construction Manager
True or False: Commercial contractors in Mississippi must be licensed by the state of Mississippi
- <CORRECT ANSWER >>True
What bridge was known for its innovative use of steel at the time period it was constructed. -
<CORRECT ANSWER >>The Eads Bridge
This project is well known for requiring cooling pipes to help cure the concrete because of the
amount of concrete that was being placed at such a quick rate. - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Hoover
Dam
This iconic Australian building is well known for not having the engineering of it's roof figured
out until 4 years into the construction process. - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Sydney Opera House
, What were some of the early materials used for construction? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Stones,
sticks, and animal hides
What are the four main materials identified as critical to construction history? - <CORRECT
ANSWER >>Bricks, concrete, steel, and asphalt
Which of the following is NOT a project type?
A.IIRetailIIB.IICivilIIC.IIDesign/BuildIID.IIMarineII-II<CORRECTIIANSWERII>>C.IIDesign/IIBuild
WhichIIofIItheIIfollowingIIprojectIItypesIIfallIIunderIItheIIumbrellaIIofII"Commercial"?
A.IICivilIIB.IIInfrastructureIIC.IIOfficeIID.IIIndustrialII-II<CORRECTIIANSWERII>>C.IIOffice
ThisIIprojectIItypeIIinvolvesIItheIIconstructionIIofIIroadsIIandIIbridgesIItoIInameIIaIIfew.II-
II<CORRECTIIANSWERII>>CivilIIorIIheavyIIcivil
PowerIIplantIIconstructionIIwouldIIfallIIunderIIwhatIItypeIIofIIconstructionIIproject?II-
II<CORRECTIIANSWERII>>Industrial
InIIgeneralIIconstructionIIcanIIbeIIclassifiedIIintoIItwoIImajorIIcategories,IIwhatIIareIIthey?II-
II<CORRECTIIANSWERII>>HorizontalIIandIIvertical
WhatIItypeIIofIIcompanyIIwouldIIanIIelectricalIIcontractorIIbeIIclassifiedIIas?II-
II<CORRECTIIANSWERII>>SpecialtyIIcontractor
ThisIItypeIIofIIcompanyIIisIIresponsibleIIforIIactingIIasIIaIIconsultantIIforIItheIIowner.II-
II<CORRECTIIANSWERII>>ProgramIIManager
WhatIIisIItheIIfundamentalIIdifferenceIIbetweenIIaIIGeneralIIContractorIIandIIConstructionIIManager?
II-
