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Parts of a weld Answer: Leg
Throat
Face
If hazardous waste discovered during construction who pays? IE
underground storage tank Answer: Contractor pays and Owner
reimburses
-A201 states owner is responsible for remediation of hazardous
materials at project site
who has discretion to decided whether or not construction meets
design intent? Answer: architect
Costs to repair or correct work due to a design defect are payable
by Answer: the architect's professional liability insurance (errors and
omissions)
things that are included in a Life cycle cost analysis LCCA? Answer:
initial costs
maintenance costs
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operational costs
financing costs
are replacement costs considered in LCCA? Answer: No
just cost over lifetime of individual system
possible consequence of a dry plumbing trap? Answer: leakage of
sewer gas
make sure to distinguisher between "cause" and "consequence"
Answer: *
what consultant to deal with coaxial cable performance? Answer:
low voltage consultant
-deals with communications, security, audio, and video systems
(division 27)
who deals with high voltage systems that have a direct effect on life
safety? Answer: electrical engineer
Where to note discrepancies seen during site visit? Answer: note
the observation in a field report
Is the architect at fault for missing an incorrect dimension on shop
drawings? Answer: No
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Architect reviews shop drawings for design intent, and it is the
contractor's responsibility to ensure the proper dimensions
-contractor checks for proper length
Is the structural engineer at fault for missing incorrect dimensions
on shop drawings? Answer: No, same as architect
what must each bidder contractually represent? Answer: - has read
and understands provisions for liquidated damages
- must visit site
- bid is based upon the materials, equipment, and systems required
by the bidding documents without exception
three statements about privately bid projects? Answer: -owner may
open bids privately, often with arch's assist
-architect should reveal results only w/ owner approval/direction
4 points about stipulated sum contracts? Answer: -owner knows
cost at time of contract execution
-unit prices are permitted
-owner compensates contractor fixed price for work, according to
contract docs
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-actual construction costs and construction bid dif are profit/loss by
the contractor
In order to properly track the progress of construction, each field
report should be... Answer: sequentially numbered
two things that should be on field report? Answer: observation date
weather conditions
-NOT schedule
contractor is compensated for direct labor, costs of subcontracts,
and material costs, as well as overhead and profit at a fixed price or
percentage - which method? Answer: cost-plus-fee
Can the architect approve minor changes without owner's consent?
Answer: Yes per AIA A201 Section 7.4
-cant add additional cost
When Party A has unfairly benefited at the expense of Party B?
Answer: Unjust Enrichment
-Under this doctrine Party B can claim restitution
Unforeseeable circumstances that prevent someone from fulfilling a
contract? Answer: force majeure
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ARE CE Tests Questions with Correct
Answers | Updated (100% Correct Answers)
Parts of a weld Answer: Leg
Throat
Face
If hazardous waste discovered during construction who pays? IE
underground storage tank Answer: Contractor pays and Owner
reimburses
-A201 states owner is responsible for remediation of hazardous
materials at project site
who has discretion to decided whether or not construction meets
design intent? Answer: architect
Costs to repair or correct work due to a design defect are payable
by Answer: the architect's professional liability insurance (errors and
omissions)
things that are included in a Life cycle cost analysis LCCA? Answer:
initial costs
maintenance costs
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operational costs
financing costs
are replacement costs considered in LCCA? Answer: No
just cost over lifetime of individual system
possible consequence of a dry plumbing trap? Answer: leakage of
sewer gas
make sure to distinguisher between "cause" and "consequence"
Answer: *
what consultant to deal with coaxial cable performance? Answer:
low voltage consultant
-deals with communications, security, audio, and video systems
(division 27)
who deals with high voltage systems that have a direct effect on life
safety? Answer: electrical engineer
Where to note discrepancies seen during site visit? Answer: note
the observation in a field report
Is the architect at fault for missing an incorrect dimension on shop
drawings? Answer: No
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,3
Architect reviews shop drawings for design intent, and it is the
contractor's responsibility to ensure the proper dimensions
-contractor checks for proper length
Is the structural engineer at fault for missing incorrect dimensions
on shop drawings? Answer: No, same as architect
what must each bidder contractually represent? Answer: - has read
and understands provisions for liquidated damages
- must visit site
- bid is based upon the materials, equipment, and systems required
by the bidding documents without exception
three statements about privately bid projects? Answer: -owner may
open bids privately, often with arch's assist
-architect should reveal results only w/ owner approval/direction
4 points about stipulated sum contracts? Answer: -owner knows
cost at time of contract execution
-unit prices are permitted
-owner compensates contractor fixed price for work, according to
contract docs
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-actual construction costs and construction bid dif are profit/loss by
the contractor
In order to properly track the progress of construction, each field
report should be... Answer: sequentially numbered
two things that should be on field report? Answer: observation date
weather conditions
-NOT schedule
contractor is compensated for direct labor, costs of subcontracts,
and material costs, as well as overhead and profit at a fixed price or
percentage - which method? Answer: cost-plus-fee
Can the architect approve minor changes without owner's consent?
Answer: Yes per AIA A201 Section 7.4
-cant add additional cost
When Party A has unfairly benefited at the expense of Party B?
Answer: Unjust Enrichment
-Under this doctrine Party B can claim restitution
Unforeseeable circumstances that prevent someone from fulfilling a
contract? Answer: force majeure
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