CM250 Exam 2 Questions with Verified Solutions.
To determine the fleet size (number of haulers) for the project, one of two deterministic
models are used. What are the two models? - Correct Answer rational and queues
The CQM process provides full documentation of the materials incorporated into the
work, work performed, and tests results of work in place. - Correct Answer True
Within the federal CQM (construction quality management) program, who has the
responsibility for quality control? - Correct Answer Builder
Which party in the traditional construction process has primary responsibility for quality
control? - Correct Answer?
Quality assurance focuses on - Correct Answer Providing confidence that specific
quality requirements can and will be satisfied
Quality control focuses on ______. - Correct Answer Meeting the specific quality
requirements required in the contract documents
What is the required level tolerance specified by most manufactures for setting a crane?
- Correct Answer 1%
You are setting a rooftop air handler. The top of the roof parapet is 60-ft above the finish
grade that the crane is sitting on. The rigging from the end of the boom is 5 ft. from the
end of the boom and includes the hook. The air handler and the slings to lift it are 10 ft.
high. The minimum distance from the building that you can set the crane is 45 ft. The air
handler is to be set 40 ft. from the edge of the roof. What minimum (calculated) length of
boom will you need, and how far from the building will you set the crane? - Correct
Answer 142 ft. and 60 ft.?
If the projected lift exceeds 75% of the crane's rated capacity, or if there are multiple
cranes used for a lift, it is considered a "critical lift". - Correct Answer True
What is the average time to erect and dismantle a 165 ft. tower crane? - Correct Answer
21 days
In selecting a crane, you need to consider the weight of the load (crane attachments,
wire rope, slings, and block), maximum radius of swing to lift the load, and the combined
height of the load, slings, block, and vertical lift. - Correct Answer True
, If you are willing to accept no more than a 20% chance of exceeding the design
capacity of the drainage culvert for your project, what rainfall intensity factor would...?
(Incomplete, graph question) - Correct Answer 1.18
Key principles to erosion control include _________. (Select all that apply) - Correct
Answer Minimize disturbed area and protect natural features and soil
Control of storm water flowing onto and through the project site
Protection of slopes
When must the application (notice of intent) be made for obtaining permit coverage for
the construction site? - Correct Answer No later than 14 days prior to the start of
construction?
What federal regulation governs the development of SWPPP? - Correct Answer NPDES
Solid materials handling objectives include ________. - Correct Answer Locate multiple
storage points to minimize travel distance from storage point to point of use
The principles of site layout enable you to plan "what goes where" on the site by simple
formulas so that you are more consistent and efficient in planning the locations for the
office trailers and materials laydown/storage. - Correct Answer False
There is more to logistics operations then procurement and handling of materials -
Correct Answer true
What makes construction projects different? (Select all correct) - Correct Answer Wide
variety of defined trades and closely supervised trade crews
Logistical matters: Materials, equipment, and location
From job to job, changing combinations of project team members among owner,
contractor, and owner's rep.
Changing geography: geology, climate, labor pool, legal requirements
It is extremely important that all temporary work sites have water, telephone, sewerage,
and electricity to operate efficiently. - Correct Answer true
To determine the fleet size (number of haulers) for the project, one of two deterministic
models are used. What are the two models? - Correct Answer rational and queues
The CQM process provides full documentation of the materials incorporated into the
work, work performed, and tests results of work in place. - Correct Answer True
Within the federal CQM (construction quality management) program, who has the
responsibility for quality control? - Correct Answer Builder
Which party in the traditional construction process has primary responsibility for quality
control? - Correct Answer?
Quality assurance focuses on - Correct Answer Providing confidence that specific
quality requirements can and will be satisfied
Quality control focuses on ______. - Correct Answer Meeting the specific quality
requirements required in the contract documents
What is the required level tolerance specified by most manufactures for setting a crane?
- Correct Answer 1%
You are setting a rooftop air handler. The top of the roof parapet is 60-ft above the finish
grade that the crane is sitting on. The rigging from the end of the boom is 5 ft. from the
end of the boom and includes the hook. The air handler and the slings to lift it are 10 ft.
high. The minimum distance from the building that you can set the crane is 45 ft. The air
handler is to be set 40 ft. from the edge of the roof. What minimum (calculated) length of
boom will you need, and how far from the building will you set the crane? - Correct
Answer 142 ft. and 60 ft.?
If the projected lift exceeds 75% of the crane's rated capacity, or if there are multiple
cranes used for a lift, it is considered a "critical lift". - Correct Answer True
What is the average time to erect and dismantle a 165 ft. tower crane? - Correct Answer
21 days
In selecting a crane, you need to consider the weight of the load (crane attachments,
wire rope, slings, and block), maximum radius of swing to lift the load, and the combined
height of the load, slings, block, and vertical lift. - Correct Answer True
, If you are willing to accept no more than a 20% chance of exceeding the design
capacity of the drainage culvert for your project, what rainfall intensity factor would...?
(Incomplete, graph question) - Correct Answer 1.18
Key principles to erosion control include _________. (Select all that apply) - Correct
Answer Minimize disturbed area and protect natural features and soil
Control of storm water flowing onto and through the project site
Protection of slopes
When must the application (notice of intent) be made for obtaining permit coverage for
the construction site? - Correct Answer No later than 14 days prior to the start of
construction?
What federal regulation governs the development of SWPPP? - Correct Answer NPDES
Solid materials handling objectives include ________. - Correct Answer Locate multiple
storage points to minimize travel distance from storage point to point of use
The principles of site layout enable you to plan "what goes where" on the site by simple
formulas so that you are more consistent and efficient in planning the locations for the
office trailers and materials laydown/storage. - Correct Answer False
There is more to logistics operations then procurement and handling of materials -
Correct Answer true
What makes construction projects different? (Select all correct) - Correct Answer Wide
variety of defined trades and closely supervised trade crews
Logistical matters: Materials, equipment, and location
From job to job, changing combinations of project team members among owner,
contractor, and owner's rep.
Changing geography: geology, climate, labor pool, legal requirements
It is extremely important that all temporary work sites have water, telephone, sewerage,
and electricity to operate efficiently. - Correct Answer true
