CMIT Level 1 Exam Chapter 1 Comprehensive Final
Review 2026 | 100% Accurate Answers
1. Which type of owners generally experience fewer regulations in the
procurement process?
Private owners
Government contractors
Non-profit owners
Public owners
2. What are the characteristics of repeat builders in the construction industry?
They rely solely on subcontractors for all projects.
They only engage in one-off projects without any staff.
They focus exclusively on public sector projects.
They have in-house staff, develop projects regularly, and benefit
from lessons learned.
3. ______________ is a project delivery approach that integrates people, systems,
business structures, and practices into a process that collaboratively
harnesses the talents and insights of all participants to optimize the project
results.
CM at Risk
Public Private Partnership Delivery
Integrated Project Delivery
Design-Build
,4. Which of the following is a primary characteristic of Integrated Project
Delivery?
IPD can only be used with the Design Build delivery method
Schematic Design is performed by the Contractor
Recognition that intensified planning results in efficiency and
savings during execution
Reduced efficiency of Project Commissioning
5. What is the primary responsibility of an Agency Construction Manager?
To oversee the financial aspects of construction
To act in the owner's best interests
To directly supervise construction workers
To manage subcontractor relationships
6. Describe how an Agency Construction Manager differs from a traditional
Construction Manager.
An Agency CM directly manages construction workers on-site.
An Agency CM is the primary decision-maker for all construction
activities.
An Agency CM is responsible for the financial aspects of the project.
An Agency CM provides advice and project management without
financial responsibility for construction.
7. Describe the sequence of events in the Design-Bid-Build (DBB) project
delivery method.
, In DBB, the contractor designs the project and then hires
subcontractors for construction.
In DBB, the owner directly hires a contractor without an architect.
In DBB, the architect and contractor work simultaneously to complete
the project.
In DBB, the owner first hires an architect to design the project,
followed by issuing documents for contractors to bid on the
construction.
8. What are some characteristics of the Design-Bid-Build (DBB) project delivery
method?
Highly collaborative process with overlapping design and
construction phases
Linear process with well-defined roles and straightforward
contractual relationships
Allows for flexible design changes during construction phase
Emphasizes simultaneous design and construction activities to
expedite project completion
9. In a scenario where a construction project is being managed by a one time
builder, what challenges might arise due to their reliance on outside
consulting?
Increased efficiency in project execution.
Better alignment with socio-economic objectives.
Stronger relationships with subcontractors.
Potential delays in decision-making.
Review 2026 | 100% Accurate Answers
1. Which type of owners generally experience fewer regulations in the
procurement process?
Private owners
Government contractors
Non-profit owners
Public owners
2. What are the characteristics of repeat builders in the construction industry?
They rely solely on subcontractors for all projects.
They only engage in one-off projects without any staff.
They focus exclusively on public sector projects.
They have in-house staff, develop projects regularly, and benefit
from lessons learned.
3. ______________ is a project delivery approach that integrates people, systems,
business structures, and practices into a process that collaboratively
harnesses the talents and insights of all participants to optimize the project
results.
CM at Risk
Public Private Partnership Delivery
Integrated Project Delivery
Design-Build
,4. Which of the following is a primary characteristic of Integrated Project
Delivery?
IPD can only be used with the Design Build delivery method
Schematic Design is performed by the Contractor
Recognition that intensified planning results in efficiency and
savings during execution
Reduced efficiency of Project Commissioning
5. What is the primary responsibility of an Agency Construction Manager?
To oversee the financial aspects of construction
To act in the owner's best interests
To directly supervise construction workers
To manage subcontractor relationships
6. Describe how an Agency Construction Manager differs from a traditional
Construction Manager.
An Agency CM directly manages construction workers on-site.
An Agency CM is the primary decision-maker for all construction
activities.
An Agency CM is responsible for the financial aspects of the project.
An Agency CM provides advice and project management without
financial responsibility for construction.
7. Describe the sequence of events in the Design-Bid-Build (DBB) project
delivery method.
, In DBB, the contractor designs the project and then hires
subcontractors for construction.
In DBB, the owner directly hires a contractor without an architect.
In DBB, the architect and contractor work simultaneously to complete
the project.
In DBB, the owner first hires an architect to design the project,
followed by issuing documents for contractors to bid on the
construction.
8. What are some characteristics of the Design-Bid-Build (DBB) project delivery
method?
Highly collaborative process with overlapping design and
construction phases
Linear process with well-defined roles and straightforward
contractual relationships
Allows for flexible design changes during construction phase
Emphasizes simultaneous design and construction activities to
expedite project completion
9. In a scenario where a construction project is being managed by a one time
builder, what challenges might arise due to their reliance on outside
consulting?
Increased efficiency in project execution.
Better alignment with socio-economic objectives.
Stronger relationships with subcontractors.
Potential delays in decision-making.
