COSC 253 Exam 1 Review Questions
With Correct Answers
Traditionally, [] construction is most commonly associated with design/bid/build
construction. - ANSWER sequential
Each separate entity provides a system of checks and balance which increases
the quality of end product. - ANSWER Design/Bid/Build
For this project delivery method, there is a single point of accountability. -
ANSWER Design/Build
For this project delivery method, the owner hires separate design and
construction teams - ANSWER Design/Bid/Build
The Construction Manager at [] acts like a general contractor and takes greater
responsibility for construction quality, schedule, and costs - ANSWER risk
General Contractor (GC) assumes most financial risk - ANSWER fixed fee
This building type is considered to be the least performant in terms of fire
resistance - ANSWER type v
IBC stands for - ANSWER International Building Code
Match the following terms to the proper definitions.
1.Occupancy Classifications
2.Model Building Codes
3.construction documents
4. specifications - ANSWER 1.guidance based on the activities/ usage within a
building
2.lawful documents which provides building design guidance and performance
requirements
3.descriptions of how the building is to be built and consist of plans and
specifications
4.N/A
[] construction is most naturally suited to design/build and project delivery
where construction expertise is available during the design phases of the
project. - ANSWER phased
, This building type is considered to be the most performant in terms of fire
resistance. - ANSWER type II
For this project delivery method, the owner hires a single design and
construction entity. - ANSWER design/build
The [] is a comprehensive outline for organizing information about materials and
systems and can be used for preparing specification documents. - ANSWER
MasterFormat System
An independent party oversees both the design and construction process for
the owner. - ANSWER construction manager
For this project delivery method, there is a single point of accountability -
ANSWER design/build
This type of project delivery method facilitates collaboration between the
construction and Design teams - ANSWER design/bid/build
For this project delivery method, the owner hires separate design and
construction teams. - ANSWER design/bid/build
This building type is considered to be the least performant in terms of fire
resistance. - ANSWER Type V
For this project delivery method, the owner hires a single design and
construction entity - ANSWER Design/Build
Name the 3 main basic ingredients for making concrete material. - ANSWER
aggregates, water, portand cement
Describe the 5 main production steps of Portland cement. - ANSWER
Argillaceous and calcareous rocks get crushed then raw materials are blended
and grounded (finely). Next you blend the raw materials and heat in a rotating
kiln oven to its melting point to form clinker. After this, the clinker is cooled and
mixed with gypsum. The final step is blended material is ground to required
fineness to create portland cement.
Which Cement type would you recommend for the following construction
applications. Write your answer in Roman numerals.
a) Construction of a sidewalk in College Station TX.
b) Sidewalk in Burlington Vermont during February.
c) Reinforced concrete building on campus during the Fall.
d) Concrete dam in Colorado state during the Summer.
e) Columns for ocean front pier in Galveston.
With Correct Answers
Traditionally, [] construction is most commonly associated with design/bid/build
construction. - ANSWER sequential
Each separate entity provides a system of checks and balance which increases
the quality of end product. - ANSWER Design/Bid/Build
For this project delivery method, there is a single point of accountability. -
ANSWER Design/Build
For this project delivery method, the owner hires separate design and
construction teams - ANSWER Design/Bid/Build
The Construction Manager at [] acts like a general contractor and takes greater
responsibility for construction quality, schedule, and costs - ANSWER risk
General Contractor (GC) assumes most financial risk - ANSWER fixed fee
This building type is considered to be the least performant in terms of fire
resistance - ANSWER type v
IBC stands for - ANSWER International Building Code
Match the following terms to the proper definitions.
1.Occupancy Classifications
2.Model Building Codes
3.construction documents
4. specifications - ANSWER 1.guidance based on the activities/ usage within a
building
2.lawful documents which provides building design guidance and performance
requirements
3.descriptions of how the building is to be built and consist of plans and
specifications
4.N/A
[] construction is most naturally suited to design/build and project delivery
where construction expertise is available during the design phases of the
project. - ANSWER phased
, This building type is considered to be the most performant in terms of fire
resistance. - ANSWER type II
For this project delivery method, the owner hires a single design and
construction entity. - ANSWER design/build
The [] is a comprehensive outline for organizing information about materials and
systems and can be used for preparing specification documents. - ANSWER
MasterFormat System
An independent party oversees both the design and construction process for
the owner. - ANSWER construction manager
For this project delivery method, there is a single point of accountability -
ANSWER design/build
This type of project delivery method facilitates collaboration between the
construction and Design teams - ANSWER design/bid/build
For this project delivery method, the owner hires separate design and
construction teams. - ANSWER design/bid/build
This building type is considered to be the least performant in terms of fire
resistance. - ANSWER Type V
For this project delivery method, the owner hires a single design and
construction entity - ANSWER Design/Build
Name the 3 main basic ingredients for making concrete material. - ANSWER
aggregates, water, portand cement
Describe the 5 main production steps of Portland cement. - ANSWER
Argillaceous and calcareous rocks get crushed then raw materials are blended
and grounded (finely). Next you blend the raw materials and heat in a rotating
kiln oven to its melting point to form clinker. After this, the clinker is cooled and
mixed with gypsum. The final step is blended material is ground to required
fineness to create portland cement.
Which Cement type would you recommend for the following construction
applications. Write your answer in Roman numerals.
a) Construction of a sidewalk in College Station TX.
b) Sidewalk in Burlington Vermont during February.
c) Reinforced concrete building on campus during the Fall.
d) Concrete dam in Colorado state during the Summer.
e) Columns for ocean front pier in Galveston.
