Con 367 Midterm 2 Questions With
Answers
True/ False
The dollar amount shown for each line item in a Schedule of Values reflects
the direct cost for that line item only and does not include the profit and
overhead. - ANSWER False
Which of the following is not in the To-Do list for the Facilitator in a
Meeting?
-Empower the attendees to communicate their ideas only if they agree with
you.
-Have an agenda and distribute it to the attendees well in advance of the
meeting.
- Know what you want to accomplish.
-Communicate action items at the conclusion of the meeting. - ANSWER
Empower the attendees to communicate their ideas only if they agree with
you.
Which of the following is not the responsibility of the Designer?
-Generate the shop drawings in a timely manner.
-Review the RFIs and respond to them in a timely manner.
-Consult with the Resident Project Representative in evaluating the RFIs.
, -Avoid directing or controlling the Contractor's means and methods. -
ANSWER Generate the shop drawings in a timely manner.
True/ False
Preconstruction meeting is typically held after the construction operations
begin. - ANSWER False
True/ False
Builder's Risk Insurance is typically purchased by the Designer. - ANSWER
False
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Schedule of Values (SOV)?
-It should be prepared by the Contractor and submitted to the Owner at the
end of the project.
-Line items in the SOV are typically determined by the Owner.
-The greater the detail in the SOV, the more accurate the estimate for the
progress payments.
-The Contractor must prorate overhead and profit on the line items in the
SOV. - ANSWER It should be prepared by the Contractor and submitted to
the Owner at the end of the project.
In the tripartite relationship inherent in construction bonding between the
Owner, Contractor, and Surety, which one is the Obligee? - ANSWER Owner
True/ False
According to the negotiation method discussed in class (Getting to Yes), one
thing that needs to be done during negotiations is not to attack each other
but to attack the problem. - ANSWER True
Answers
True/ False
The dollar amount shown for each line item in a Schedule of Values reflects
the direct cost for that line item only and does not include the profit and
overhead. - ANSWER False
Which of the following is not in the To-Do list for the Facilitator in a
Meeting?
-Empower the attendees to communicate their ideas only if they agree with
you.
-Have an agenda and distribute it to the attendees well in advance of the
meeting.
- Know what you want to accomplish.
-Communicate action items at the conclusion of the meeting. - ANSWER
Empower the attendees to communicate their ideas only if they agree with
you.
Which of the following is not the responsibility of the Designer?
-Generate the shop drawings in a timely manner.
-Review the RFIs and respond to them in a timely manner.
-Consult with the Resident Project Representative in evaluating the RFIs.
, -Avoid directing or controlling the Contractor's means and methods. -
ANSWER Generate the shop drawings in a timely manner.
True/ False
Preconstruction meeting is typically held after the construction operations
begin. - ANSWER False
True/ False
Builder's Risk Insurance is typically purchased by the Designer. - ANSWER
False
Which of the following is not a characteristic of Schedule of Values (SOV)?
-It should be prepared by the Contractor and submitted to the Owner at the
end of the project.
-Line items in the SOV are typically determined by the Owner.
-The greater the detail in the SOV, the more accurate the estimate for the
progress payments.
-The Contractor must prorate overhead and profit on the line items in the
SOV. - ANSWER It should be prepared by the Contractor and submitted to
the Owner at the end of the project.
In the tripartite relationship inherent in construction bonding between the
Owner, Contractor, and Surety, which one is the Obligee? - ANSWER Owner
True/ False
According to the negotiation method discussed in class (Getting to Yes), one
thing that needs to be done during negotiations is not to attack each other
but to attack the problem. - ANSWER True
