Cosc 275 Final Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Estimating - Correct answer-The process of determining the anticipated cost of
materials, labor, and equipment of a proposed project.
take off - Correct answer-The process in which detailed lists are compiled, based
on drawings and specifications, of all the material and equipment necessary to
construct a project. The cost estimator uses this list to calculate how much it will
cost to build the project.
quantities - Correct answer-Measured amounts of construction items expressed in
their customary units.
quantification - Correct answer-In estimating an activity to translate project scope
information into resource quantities suitable for costing. In the engineering and
construction industry, a takeoff is a specific type of quantification that is a
measurement and listing of quantities of materials from drawings.
quantity survey - Correct answer-A detailed analysis of material and equipment
required to construct a project.
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, area - Correct answer-A measurement of a given planar region or of the surface of
a solid.
area method - Correct answer-A construction cost estimating system employing
unit square foot costs multiplied by the adjusted gross floor area of a building.
length - Correct answer-The longest dimension of an object.
Linear measurement - Correct answer-A unit or system of units for measuring
length: 12" = 1', 3' = 1 yard, 1 yard = 0.9144 meters, 1 mile = 5,280 feet.
dimension - Correct answer-A distance between two points, lines, or planes.
specifications or specs - Correct answer-Documents that define the qualitative
requirements for products, materials,
and workmanship upon which the contract for construction is based.
Drawings - Correct answer-Graphic illustrations depicting the dimensions, design,
and location of a
project. Generally including plans, elevations, details, diagrams, schedules,
and sections.
Addendum - Correct answer-A document describing an addition, change,
correction, or modification to contract
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Answers Graded A+
Estimating - Correct answer-The process of determining the anticipated cost of
materials, labor, and equipment of a proposed project.
take off - Correct answer-The process in which detailed lists are compiled, based
on drawings and specifications, of all the material and equipment necessary to
construct a project. The cost estimator uses this list to calculate how much it will
cost to build the project.
quantities - Correct answer-Measured amounts of construction items expressed in
their customary units.
quantification - Correct answer-In estimating an activity to translate project scope
information into resource quantities suitable for costing. In the engineering and
construction industry, a takeoff is a specific type of quantification that is a
measurement and listing of quantities of materials from drawings.
quantity survey - Correct answer-A detailed analysis of material and equipment
required to construct a project.
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, area - Correct answer-A measurement of a given planar region or of the surface of
a solid.
area method - Correct answer-A construction cost estimating system employing
unit square foot costs multiplied by the adjusted gross floor area of a building.
length - Correct answer-The longest dimension of an object.
Linear measurement - Correct answer-A unit or system of units for measuring
length: 12" = 1', 3' = 1 yard, 1 yard = 0.9144 meters, 1 mile = 5,280 feet.
dimension - Correct answer-A distance between two points, lines, or planes.
specifications or specs - Correct answer-Documents that define the qualitative
requirements for products, materials,
and workmanship upon which the contract for construction is based.
Drawings - Correct answer-Graphic illustrations depicting the dimensions, design,
and location of a
project. Generally including plans, elevations, details, diagrams, schedules,
and sections.
Addendum - Correct answer-A document describing an addition, change,
correction, or modification to contract
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