Construction Project Administration – Textbook Exam (Chapters 1–17) –
2025 Comprehensive Questions and Verified Detailed Solutions
This exam prep document offers a full set of comprehensive, verified
multiple-choice and true/false questions with detailed solutions,
covering Chapters 1 through 17 of the Construction Project
Administration textbook. It addresses key concepts such as project
delivery systems, contract administration, scheduling, subcontractor
management, quality control, safety, BIM, sustainability, and payment
processes. This resource is ideal for students and professionals
preparing for exams or seeking a deep understanding of construction
project administration practices.
100% Verified Questions and Answers Latest 2025/2026
What is the best skill essential to a project managers success that will result in a "best
solution" outcome? - ansProblem Solving
Cost control involves the use of "comparisons" to indicate the need to do what? - ansChange
methods, change techniques, or change crew composition to earn profit
What are the 5 phases of the construction process? - ansPredesign, Design, Bid/Award,
Construction, Post Construction
Which of the following is a fundamental element of a contract?
A. Time extension
B. Revised Scope of work
C. Mutual acceptance
D. Exchange of money - ansB. Revised Scope of Work
Which of the following contract types have the most risk for the contractor?
A. Lump Sum
B. Unit Price
C. Cost plus
D. Cost plus GMP - ansA. Lump Sum
Which of the following contract types are best used if the scope is defined but not the
quantities of material?
A. Unit Price
B. Lump Sum
C. Cost Plus
D. Cost Plus GMP - ansA. Unit Price
What is the advantage of forming a corporation?
A. Value of corporation can't go down from initial purchase price
B. Reduced personal liability of shareholders
C. Less taxes paid than limited liability corporation
D. Quick decision making especially for large companies - ansB. Reduced personal liability
of shareholders
In the construction industry, which legal entity is often a temporary arrangement?
A. Partnership
B. Sole proprietorship
C. Limited liability corporation
D. Joint ventures - ansD. Joint ventures
True/False: The traditional project delivery system, also frequently referred to as "design-bid-
build" has been the most used project delivery system since the late 1800s - ansTrue
True/False: In the traditional project delivery system, the contractor is responsible for
providing the labor, material, equipment, and construction documents, based on the owner's
needs. - ansFalse
,Construction Project Administration – Textbook Exam (Chapters 1–17) –
2025 Comprehensive Questions and Verified Detailed Solutions
This exam prep document offers a full set of comprehensive, verified
multiple-choice and true/false questions with detailed solutions,
covering Chapters 1 through 17 of the Construction Project
Administration textbook. It addresses key concepts such as project
delivery systems, contract administration, scheduling, subcontractor
management, quality control, safety, BIM, sustainability, and payment
processes. This resource is ideal for students and professionals
preparing for exams or seeking a deep understanding of construction
project administration practices.
100% Verified Questions and Answers Latest 2025/2026
True/False: In the traditional project delivery system, the capital projects officer is concerned
primarily with the disbursement of funds for the project. - ansFalse
True/False: In the CM delivery system, the design manager is responsible for the
coordination of shop drawings, submittals, layout, subcontractor organization, payment
verification, and whatever duties are assigned by the construction superintendent or
construction administrator. - ansFalse
True/False: The Engineering-Procurement-Construction (E-P-C) system is a common
delivery system for light construction facilities. - ansFalse
True/False: CM-at-Risk is similar to the GMP arrangement in the traditional system, except
that the construction manager is involved in the conception and design of he project rather
than entering after the completion of the contract documents. - ansTrue
True/False: In an Agency CM contracting arrangement, the construction manager does not
have design or construction responsibilities. - ansTrue
True/False: In the Agency CM delivery system, the architect has a contract with the CM, but
all prime contractors have contracts only with the Owner. - ansFalse
True/False: Some design-build firms contract out both the architectural and construction
services components of a project. - ansTrue
True/False: One design-build delivery system is a hybrid of the others where a design and
contracting firm form a joint venture/partnership for one specific project. The
venture/partnership is usually dissolved when the project is complete. - ansTrue
The traditional contract project delivery system has three primary contractual parties: the
owner, the architect, and the ______________. - ansContractor
The _________________ is an upper-management-level individual who is the ultimate
decision maker for the design firm on the project. - ansPrincipal-in-charge
Hourly employees who are trained to perform specific tasks are called ____________. -
ansCraftspeople
The owner's daily representative during the construction project is called
____________________. - ansThe owners project manager
Currently, the most common competitive bidding method for compensating the contractor,
while still allowing for changes to the scope of work during the construction period is
called...
A. Lump-sum contract
B. Unit-price contract
C. Cost plus, with a guaranteed maximum price
D. Cost, plus a fee - ansA. Lump-sum contract
The construction project delivery system provides a matrix of organization, with formal and
informal _______________ relationships between participants. - ansContractural
, Construction Project Administration – Textbook Exam (Chapters 1–17) –
2025 Comprehensive Questions and Verified Detailed Solutions
This exam prep document offers a full set of comprehensive, verified
multiple-choice and true/false questions with detailed solutions,
covering Chapters 1 through 17 of the Construction Project
Administration textbook. It addresses key concepts such as project
delivery systems, contract administration, scheduling, subcontractor
management, quality control, safety, BIM, sustainability, and payment
processes. This resource is ideal for students and professionals
preparing for exams or seeking a deep understanding of construction
project administration practices.
100% Verified Questions and Answers Latest 2025/2026
In building construction, much of the work is accomplished by _________________ who
have an agreement with the contractor to complete a specific portion of the work covered by
the contractor's contract requirements. - ansSpecialty Subcontractors
In the traditional delivery system, subcontractors should not communicate directly with the
architect but should approach the contractor's project manager or
________________________. - ansSuperintendent
The CM delivery system that has the several prime contractors contracting directly and
separately with the Owner and the construction manager in an advisory rule only providing
construction administration for the owner is called a ______________________. -
ansMultiple Prime Contracting Arrangement
In the design-build delivery model, communication typically flows between the Owner's
representative and the design-build firm's ________________. - ansProject Manager
Under what legal entity are the most amount of total taxes paid? - ansCorporation
Which delivery method is the construction administrator most like a consultant? - ansCM
Agency
Which statement is true about the Design-Build delivery method?
A. Design is complete when contractor is involved.
B. Fast tracking is difficult with this delivery.
C. There is a sole source for fault for building system failures.
D. Most DB firms are temporary affiliation created for a single project - ansC. There is a sole
source of fault for buildings system failures.
Which delivery method has the most risk for the contractor? - ansDesign-Build
Which of the following is a major difference between a CM agency and a CM at risk?
A. One manages construction on the owners behalf.
B. One has a contract with the designers.
C. One provides a lump sum price for construction services.
D. One caps the construction costs the owner is required to pay. - ansD. One caps the
construction costs the owner is required to pay.
The _____________ drawings in a set, are typically identified by an "A" designation. -
ansArchitectural
___________________ are written bulletins of additional information/corrections that are
germane to the contract documents issued during the bidding period. - ansAddendum
The most common format for the technical specification is the three-part format consisting of
Part 1 ___________________
Part 2 ___________________
2025 Comprehensive Questions and Verified Detailed Solutions
This exam prep document offers a full set of comprehensive, verified
multiple-choice and true/false questions with detailed solutions,
covering Chapters 1 through 17 of the Construction Project
Administration textbook. It addresses key concepts such as project
delivery systems, contract administration, scheduling, subcontractor
management, quality control, safety, BIM, sustainability, and payment
processes. This resource is ideal for students and professionals
preparing for exams or seeking a deep understanding of construction
project administration practices.
100% Verified Questions and Answers Latest 2025/2026
What is the best skill essential to a project managers success that will result in a "best
solution" outcome? - ansProblem Solving
Cost control involves the use of "comparisons" to indicate the need to do what? - ansChange
methods, change techniques, or change crew composition to earn profit
What are the 5 phases of the construction process? - ansPredesign, Design, Bid/Award,
Construction, Post Construction
Which of the following is a fundamental element of a contract?
A. Time extension
B. Revised Scope of work
C. Mutual acceptance
D. Exchange of money - ansB. Revised Scope of Work
Which of the following contract types have the most risk for the contractor?
A. Lump Sum
B. Unit Price
C. Cost plus
D. Cost plus GMP - ansA. Lump Sum
Which of the following contract types are best used if the scope is defined but not the
quantities of material?
A. Unit Price
B. Lump Sum
C. Cost Plus
D. Cost Plus GMP - ansA. Unit Price
What is the advantage of forming a corporation?
A. Value of corporation can't go down from initial purchase price
B. Reduced personal liability of shareholders
C. Less taxes paid than limited liability corporation
D. Quick decision making especially for large companies - ansB. Reduced personal liability
of shareholders
In the construction industry, which legal entity is often a temporary arrangement?
A. Partnership
B. Sole proprietorship
C. Limited liability corporation
D. Joint ventures - ansD. Joint ventures
True/False: The traditional project delivery system, also frequently referred to as "design-bid-
build" has been the most used project delivery system since the late 1800s - ansTrue
True/False: In the traditional project delivery system, the contractor is responsible for
providing the labor, material, equipment, and construction documents, based on the owner's
needs. - ansFalse
,Construction Project Administration – Textbook Exam (Chapters 1–17) –
2025 Comprehensive Questions and Verified Detailed Solutions
This exam prep document offers a full set of comprehensive, verified
multiple-choice and true/false questions with detailed solutions,
covering Chapters 1 through 17 of the Construction Project
Administration textbook. It addresses key concepts such as project
delivery systems, contract administration, scheduling, subcontractor
management, quality control, safety, BIM, sustainability, and payment
processes. This resource is ideal for students and professionals
preparing for exams or seeking a deep understanding of construction
project administration practices.
100% Verified Questions and Answers Latest 2025/2026
True/False: In the traditional project delivery system, the capital projects officer is concerned
primarily with the disbursement of funds for the project. - ansFalse
True/False: In the CM delivery system, the design manager is responsible for the
coordination of shop drawings, submittals, layout, subcontractor organization, payment
verification, and whatever duties are assigned by the construction superintendent or
construction administrator. - ansFalse
True/False: The Engineering-Procurement-Construction (E-P-C) system is a common
delivery system for light construction facilities. - ansFalse
True/False: CM-at-Risk is similar to the GMP arrangement in the traditional system, except
that the construction manager is involved in the conception and design of he project rather
than entering after the completion of the contract documents. - ansTrue
True/False: In an Agency CM contracting arrangement, the construction manager does not
have design or construction responsibilities. - ansTrue
True/False: In the Agency CM delivery system, the architect has a contract with the CM, but
all prime contractors have contracts only with the Owner. - ansFalse
True/False: Some design-build firms contract out both the architectural and construction
services components of a project. - ansTrue
True/False: One design-build delivery system is a hybrid of the others where a design and
contracting firm form a joint venture/partnership for one specific project. The
venture/partnership is usually dissolved when the project is complete. - ansTrue
The traditional contract project delivery system has three primary contractual parties: the
owner, the architect, and the ______________. - ansContractor
The _________________ is an upper-management-level individual who is the ultimate
decision maker for the design firm on the project. - ansPrincipal-in-charge
Hourly employees who are trained to perform specific tasks are called ____________. -
ansCraftspeople
The owner's daily representative during the construction project is called
____________________. - ansThe owners project manager
Currently, the most common competitive bidding method for compensating the contractor,
while still allowing for changes to the scope of work during the construction period is
called...
A. Lump-sum contract
B. Unit-price contract
C. Cost plus, with a guaranteed maximum price
D. Cost, plus a fee - ansA. Lump-sum contract
The construction project delivery system provides a matrix of organization, with formal and
informal _______________ relationships between participants. - ansContractural
, Construction Project Administration – Textbook Exam (Chapters 1–17) –
2025 Comprehensive Questions and Verified Detailed Solutions
This exam prep document offers a full set of comprehensive, verified
multiple-choice and true/false questions with detailed solutions,
covering Chapters 1 through 17 of the Construction Project
Administration textbook. It addresses key concepts such as project
delivery systems, contract administration, scheduling, subcontractor
management, quality control, safety, BIM, sustainability, and payment
processes. This resource is ideal for students and professionals
preparing for exams or seeking a deep understanding of construction
project administration practices.
100% Verified Questions and Answers Latest 2025/2026
In building construction, much of the work is accomplished by _________________ who
have an agreement with the contractor to complete a specific portion of the work covered by
the contractor's contract requirements. - ansSpecialty Subcontractors
In the traditional delivery system, subcontractors should not communicate directly with the
architect but should approach the contractor's project manager or
________________________. - ansSuperintendent
The CM delivery system that has the several prime contractors contracting directly and
separately with the Owner and the construction manager in an advisory rule only providing
construction administration for the owner is called a ______________________. -
ansMultiple Prime Contracting Arrangement
In the design-build delivery model, communication typically flows between the Owner's
representative and the design-build firm's ________________. - ansProject Manager
Under what legal entity are the most amount of total taxes paid? - ansCorporation
Which delivery method is the construction administrator most like a consultant? - ansCM
Agency
Which statement is true about the Design-Build delivery method?
A. Design is complete when contractor is involved.
B. Fast tracking is difficult with this delivery.
C. There is a sole source for fault for building system failures.
D. Most DB firms are temporary affiliation created for a single project - ansC. There is a sole
source of fault for buildings system failures.
Which delivery method has the most risk for the contractor? - ansDesign-Build
Which of the following is a major difference between a CM agency and a CM at risk?
A. One manages construction on the owners behalf.
B. One has a contract with the designers.
C. One provides a lump sum price for construction services.
D. One caps the construction costs the owner is required to pay. - ansD. One caps the
construction costs the owner is required to pay.
The _____________ drawings in a set, are typically identified by an "A" designation. -
ansArchitectural
___________________ are written bulletins of additional information/corrections that are
germane to the contract documents issued during the bidding period. - ansAddendum
The most common format for the technical specification is the three-part format consisting of
Part 1 ___________________
Part 2 ___________________
