Construction Project Management Exam
#1 Exam and Correct Answers.
When managing construction projects, separate management of each project is necessary. (T /
F) - Answer True
A project can be defined as " an endeavor undertaken to produce a unique result, product, or
service within a infinite time frame. ( T / F) - Answer False
A temporary endeavor undertaken to produce a unique result, product, or service within a finite
time frame.
One essential tool for effective job site management is good organizational skills. ( T / F) -
Answer True
The primary purpose of the ____________________________ is to achieve the goals of the
project. - Answer Management Team
Name 3 attributes of a construction project. - Answer Finite Duration
Located away from company
Substantial purchases may be required
In the Traditional-Delivery-System (TDS), what are the direct relationships between the three
principal parties? - Answer The Owner has a contract with both the Architect and Contractor.
Responsibility of the Owner under the TDS - Answer Pays for project, provides project
coordination, and provides the project site.
Responsibility of the Architect under the TDS - Answer Designs project, provides construction
documents, and provides construction administration.
Responsibility of the Contractor under the TDS - Answer Provides labor, material, skill, and
equipment to complete the project.
Construction Manager- System - Answer The construction manager serves as the primary
agent of the owner and coordinates the intense management of the project. Contracts between
the Owner, Architect and Owner, and Contractor are written directly.
, Design- Build System - Answer The single source procurement by the owner where the firm
contracts with the owner to provide both architect services to design and contractor services to
build the project.
3 Project Delivery Systems - Answer Design-Bid-Build
Construction Management
Design-Build
Design-Bid- Build - Answer The traditional system where the architect provides design,
construction documents, and construction administration. There are contracts between the
Architect and Owner; and Contractor and Owner.
When a subcontractor has a question about how a part of the building should be constructed,
who do they communicate with? - Answer Subcontractors communicate with the contractor
who hired them.
What are the responsibilities of a Design-Build Firm? - Answer To provide both architect
services to design and contractor services to build the project.
What is the architect responsible for on a commercial project? - Answer Design project,
provide construction documents, and provide construction administration.
What are 3 other entities that has a role during the construction process? - Answer Building
Inspector
Fire Marshall
Safety Inspector
Why is it important to respect the lines of communication, regardless of what Delivery System is
being used? - Answer Save times, reduces confusion, and allows issues to be handled at the
appropriate level.
What is the Owners role in the construction process? - Answer Provide coordination through
entire project to both Architect and Contractor.
Does every project have a Superintendent and a Project Manager? - Answer Yes.
Superintendent is the primary onsite construction leader and remains on site.
The Project Manager is responsible for scheduling and estimating and the duties may include
multiple projects.
#1 Exam and Correct Answers.
When managing construction projects, separate management of each project is necessary. (T /
F) - Answer True
A project can be defined as " an endeavor undertaken to produce a unique result, product, or
service within a infinite time frame. ( T / F) - Answer False
A temporary endeavor undertaken to produce a unique result, product, or service within a finite
time frame.
One essential tool for effective job site management is good organizational skills. ( T / F) -
Answer True
The primary purpose of the ____________________________ is to achieve the goals of the
project. - Answer Management Team
Name 3 attributes of a construction project. - Answer Finite Duration
Located away from company
Substantial purchases may be required
In the Traditional-Delivery-System (TDS), what are the direct relationships between the three
principal parties? - Answer The Owner has a contract with both the Architect and Contractor.
Responsibility of the Owner under the TDS - Answer Pays for project, provides project
coordination, and provides the project site.
Responsibility of the Architect under the TDS - Answer Designs project, provides construction
documents, and provides construction administration.
Responsibility of the Contractor under the TDS - Answer Provides labor, material, skill, and
equipment to complete the project.
Construction Manager- System - Answer The construction manager serves as the primary
agent of the owner and coordinates the intense management of the project. Contracts between
the Owner, Architect and Owner, and Contractor are written directly.
, Design- Build System - Answer The single source procurement by the owner where the firm
contracts with the owner to provide both architect services to design and contractor services to
build the project.
3 Project Delivery Systems - Answer Design-Bid-Build
Construction Management
Design-Build
Design-Bid- Build - Answer The traditional system where the architect provides design,
construction documents, and construction administration. There are contracts between the
Architect and Owner; and Contractor and Owner.
When a subcontractor has a question about how a part of the building should be constructed,
who do they communicate with? - Answer Subcontractors communicate with the contractor
who hired them.
What are the responsibilities of a Design-Build Firm? - Answer To provide both architect
services to design and contractor services to build the project.
What is the architect responsible for on a commercial project? - Answer Design project,
provide construction documents, and provide construction administration.
What are 3 other entities that has a role during the construction process? - Answer Building
Inspector
Fire Marshall
Safety Inspector
Why is it important to respect the lines of communication, regardless of what Delivery System is
being used? - Answer Save times, reduces confusion, and allows issues to be handled at the
appropriate level.
What is the Owners role in the construction process? - Answer Provide coordination through
entire project to both Architect and Contractor.
Does every project have a Superintendent and a Project Manager? - Answer Yes.
Superintendent is the primary onsite construction leader and remains on site.
The Project Manager is responsible for scheduling and estimating and the duties may include
multiple projects.
