CON 101 Final Exam Study
Guide
Which type of assignment is not listed on the syllabus for CON 101? - answers-Online
discussions
The Final Exam is cumulative. - answers-T
I need to email my instructor to set-up an appointment to meet during office hours. -
answers-T
The textbook for CON 101 is: - answers-Jackson, B. J. (2020). Construction
Management Jump Start (3rd ed.).
Make-up assignments will be allowed with a valid CSU/CM excuse and should be pre-
arranged with the instructor. - answers-T
According to the text, the U.S. construction industry accounts for approximately
__________ of gross domestic product.? (pp 4 -5). - answers-4.3 %
According to the text, the construction industry dates back to as early as __________ ?
(pp 4 -5). - answers-12000 BC
During which time period were craft guilds organized and formed special brotherhoods
around specific trades? (pp. 5 - 10) - answers-Middle Ages
Each industry sector requires specific expertise and familiarity in order to optimize the
construction operations and management efforts. Therefore, the majority of builders
focus their attention on only one sector or market of the industry. (pp. 10 - 20) -
answers-T
_________ homebuilders construct almost 80 percent of the homes in the United
States. (pp. 10 - 20) - answers-Production
The use of concrete casting beds, cofferdams, and slip forms are common techniques
in which industry sector? (pp. 10 - 20) - answers-Commercial Construction
, Which industry sector deals with brownfield sites (i.e. a property that is abandoned or
underused because of historic environmental contamination). (pp. 10 - 20)] - answers-
Environmental Construction
During which time period was the first building code introduced? (pp. 5- 10) - answers-
Egypt and the Pyramids
Who wrote the first design and construction handbook? (pp. 5 - 10) - answers-Marcus
Vitruvius Pollio
Which of the following is the responsibility of the Owner? - answers-Determining the
quantity, extent, and character of the project by defining the scope of work
Which of the following is the responsibility of the Design Professionals? - answers-
Assisting the owner in selecting products to fit the program and the budget
Which of the following is the responsibility of the Construction Professionals? - answers-
Oversee and manage all of the construction operations into a single, safe coordinated
effort.
Which of the following do not have a contract directly with the owner (they are often
called subcontractors). - answers-Specialty Contractors
Which of the following is NOT one of the CM major entrance requirements? - answers-
Have at least one summer of construction-related work experience
When is the Fall 2020 course add deadline (for most situations): - answers-August 30th
2020
What is the difference between "dropping" a class and "withdrawing" from a class? -
answers-When you drop a class it completely disappears from your transcript, but when
you withdraw you get a W on your transcript.
Based on the reading, which of the following type of companies is most appealing to
you? (This question is to facilitate class discussion - no points). - answers-Local
companies
Fill in the blank: According to Patrick, "Construction management (CM) entails the
planning, scheduling, evaluation, and controlling of construction tasks or activities to
accomplish specific objectives by effectively allocating and utilizing appropriate labor,
material, and time resources in a manner that minimizes costs and maximizes
customer/owner ______________. - answers-satisfaction
Which of the following is NOT listed as one who performs construction management
services? - answers-concrete finishers
Guide
Which type of assignment is not listed on the syllabus for CON 101? - answers-Online
discussions
The Final Exam is cumulative. - answers-T
I need to email my instructor to set-up an appointment to meet during office hours. -
answers-T
The textbook for CON 101 is: - answers-Jackson, B. J. (2020). Construction
Management Jump Start (3rd ed.).
Make-up assignments will be allowed with a valid CSU/CM excuse and should be pre-
arranged with the instructor. - answers-T
According to the text, the U.S. construction industry accounts for approximately
__________ of gross domestic product.? (pp 4 -5). - answers-4.3 %
According to the text, the construction industry dates back to as early as __________ ?
(pp 4 -5). - answers-12000 BC
During which time period were craft guilds organized and formed special brotherhoods
around specific trades? (pp. 5 - 10) - answers-Middle Ages
Each industry sector requires specific expertise and familiarity in order to optimize the
construction operations and management efforts. Therefore, the majority of builders
focus their attention on only one sector or market of the industry. (pp. 10 - 20) -
answers-T
_________ homebuilders construct almost 80 percent of the homes in the United
States. (pp. 10 - 20) - answers-Production
The use of concrete casting beds, cofferdams, and slip forms are common techniques
in which industry sector? (pp. 10 - 20) - answers-Commercial Construction
, Which industry sector deals with brownfield sites (i.e. a property that is abandoned or
underused because of historic environmental contamination). (pp. 10 - 20)] - answers-
Environmental Construction
During which time period was the first building code introduced? (pp. 5- 10) - answers-
Egypt and the Pyramids
Who wrote the first design and construction handbook? (pp. 5 - 10) - answers-Marcus
Vitruvius Pollio
Which of the following is the responsibility of the Owner? - answers-Determining the
quantity, extent, and character of the project by defining the scope of work
Which of the following is the responsibility of the Design Professionals? - answers-
Assisting the owner in selecting products to fit the program and the budget
Which of the following is the responsibility of the Construction Professionals? - answers-
Oversee and manage all of the construction operations into a single, safe coordinated
effort.
Which of the following do not have a contract directly with the owner (they are often
called subcontractors). - answers-Specialty Contractors
Which of the following is NOT one of the CM major entrance requirements? - answers-
Have at least one summer of construction-related work experience
When is the Fall 2020 course add deadline (for most situations): - answers-August 30th
2020
What is the difference between "dropping" a class and "withdrawing" from a class? -
answers-When you drop a class it completely disappears from your transcript, but when
you withdraw you get a W on your transcript.
Based on the reading, which of the following type of companies is most appealing to
you? (This question is to facilitate class discussion - no points). - answers-Local
companies
Fill in the blank: According to Patrick, "Construction management (CM) entails the
planning, scheduling, evaluation, and controlling of construction tasks or activities to
accomplish specific objectives by effectively allocating and utilizing appropriate labor,
material, and time resources in a manner that minimizes costs and maximizes
customer/owner ______________. - answers-satisfaction
Which of the following is NOT listed as one who performs construction management
services? - answers-concrete finishers
