FINAL EXAM
The document used to submit the bid price to the owner is called a -------
-- form.
a) Proposal
b) Change order
c) Bid documents
d) All of the above - ANSWERS-a) Proposal
Arbitration is a more serious method of dispute resolution compared to
mediation
True
or
False - ANSWERS-True
Design error or omissions cannot be used as a basis for change orders
even if corrections increase the cost of construction.
True
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or
False - ANSWERS-False
_____________________are widely used in project management when
an original work agreement between a buyer and seller is modified in
scope.
a) Change orders
b) Bid documents
c) Notice to proceed
d) Notice to bidders - ANSWERS-a) Change orders
Once we have a conceptual design, how can we come up with a
conceptual cost estimate?
a) Design needs to be completed to get a cost estimate\
b) Historical cost data
c) RFP
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d) By asking for quotes from major construction material suppliers -
ANSWERS-b) Historical cost data
Who establishes the need for a new construction project?
a) Contractor
b) Architect
c) Owner
d) Engineer - ANSWERS-c) Owner
Which of the following are not one of the procedures used at the end of
the project?
a) Prepare punch list
b) Sign change orders
c) Inspection (walkthrough)
d) Final inspection - ANSWERS-b) Sign change orders
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In design build project delivery method, the design-builder is typically
selected using a two-step process with an RFQ and RFP.
True
or
False - ANSWERS-True
If the guide quantities on the proposal are suspected to be lower than
actual quantities, the contractor may submit higher unit prices to
increase his profit.
True
or
False - ANSWERS-False
Qualification based selection of contractors is an advantage of
negotiated contracts and allows the lowest possible price.
True
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