CCCA Test Questions & Answers
2024/2025
Sources of Claims - ANSWERS1. claims by the contractor (often on behalf of their
subcontractors and suppliers) against the owner
2. claims by the owner against the
contractor or the A/E
3. a claim initiated by someone other than a party
to the construction contract.
Contractor Claims: If, during the course of the project, the contractor
encounters conditions contrary to those stipulated or inferred in the contract documents, a claim may be
initiated. What are the conditions included? - ANSWERS1. Active interference by the owner or A/E
2. Conditions beyond the control of either the contractor or the owner
3. Unknown or concealed conditions that affect the extent of the work
4. Modifications made to the contract documents
5. Errors and omissions in the contract documents
What are the Two types of claims relating to breach of contract? - ANSWERS1. claims for untimely
payment or nonpayment
2. claims for improper or ineffective construction
contract administration.
Owner Claims: In most cases, except in the case of cost-plus fee contracts, the owner has received a firm
price from the contractor to perform the work of the project. When can the owner file a claim? -
ANSWERS1. When the owner believes the value of the work received is not commensurate with the
contract price.
2. when the owner's costs are increased because of actions or inactions by the contractor.
2024/2025
Sources of Claims - ANSWERS1. claims by the contractor (often on behalf of their
subcontractors and suppliers) against the owner
2. claims by the owner against the
contractor or the A/E
3. a claim initiated by someone other than a party
to the construction contract.
Contractor Claims: If, during the course of the project, the contractor
encounters conditions contrary to those stipulated or inferred in the contract documents, a claim may be
initiated. What are the conditions included? - ANSWERS1. Active interference by the owner or A/E
2. Conditions beyond the control of either the contractor or the owner
3. Unknown or concealed conditions that affect the extent of the work
4. Modifications made to the contract documents
5. Errors and omissions in the contract documents
What are the Two types of claims relating to breach of contract? - ANSWERS1. claims for untimely
payment or nonpayment
2. claims for improper or ineffective construction
contract administration.
Owner Claims: In most cases, except in the case of cost-plus fee contracts, the owner has received a firm
price from the contractor to perform the work of the project. When can the owner file a claim? -
ANSWERS1. When the owner believes the value of the work received is not commensurate with the
contract price.
2. when the owner's costs are increased because of actions or inactions by the contractor.
