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FINAL ESTIMATES LEVEL 1 CTQP EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
>> 1) A major function of the DOT is to carry out Construction and Reconstruction programs to
provide the public with adequate transportation service.
- correct answer- True
>> For the DOT, the management of Construction and reconstruction projects involves the
following specific responsibilities:
A. Planning, Programming and design
B. Contract administration
C. Contractor payments
D. Design and Contract Management
E. All of the above
- correct answer- E. All of the above
>> 3) To pay for the work performed by Contractors, progress and Final Estimates are needed.
True or False?
- correct answer- True
>> DESIGN STANDARDS
- correct answer- These standards are made available for Design, Construction, Maintenance, and
Utility operations on the State Highway System. This booklet provides guidelines and technical
drawings for design and Construction personnel.
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>> SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS (SA)
- correct answer- SA'S are work of a different characteristic from that shown in the original plans
and contract; such as to clarify the Specifications, or pay for unforeseen work.
>> WORK ORDERS (WO)
- correct answer- WO's are similar to SA's but can't be used in all instances. They are used to
include additional work into the original contract, and to do minor changes.
>> JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS (JPA)
- correct answer- JPA's or Locally Funded Agreements (LFA)'s are part of the State Contract with a
separate Financial ID Number. They are legal documents between the Department and other
government or private entities. The work would be a utility relocations or installations, etc.
>> 1) Multiple choice. Which of the following is NOT officially considered to be a "Contract
Document"?
A. Supplemental Agreements and Work Orders.
B. Notebooks and Estimates Procedure Manual.
C. Standard Specifications.
D. Construction Manual.
E. Answers B &D
- correct answer- E. Answer B & D
>> 2) Multiple choice. Between printings of the Standard Specifications, what does the
Department publish to identify and describe changes in the Specifications?
A. CPAM
B. Supplemental Specifications
C. Work orders
D. Specifications Changes
- correct answer- B Supplemental Specifications
FINAL ESTIMATES LEVEL 1 CTQP EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
>> 1) A major function of the DOT is to carry out Construction and Reconstruction programs to
provide the public with adequate transportation service.
- correct answer- True
>> For the DOT, the management of Construction and reconstruction projects involves the
following specific responsibilities:
A. Planning, Programming and design
B. Contract administration
C. Contractor payments
D. Design and Contract Management
E. All of the above
- correct answer- E. All of the above
>> 3) To pay for the work performed by Contractors, progress and Final Estimates are needed.
True or False?
- correct answer- True
>> DESIGN STANDARDS
- correct answer- These standards are made available for Design, Construction, Maintenance, and
Utility operations on the State Highway System. This booklet provides guidelines and technical
drawings for design and Construction personnel.
, Page 2 of 12
>> SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS (SA)
- correct answer- SA'S are work of a different characteristic from that shown in the original plans
and contract; such as to clarify the Specifications, or pay for unforeseen work.
>> WORK ORDERS (WO)
- correct answer- WO's are similar to SA's but can't be used in all instances. They are used to
include additional work into the original contract, and to do minor changes.
>> JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS (JPA)
- correct answer- JPA's or Locally Funded Agreements (LFA)'s are part of the State Contract with a
separate Financial ID Number. They are legal documents between the Department and other
government or private entities. The work would be a utility relocations or installations, etc.
>> 1) Multiple choice. Which of the following is NOT officially considered to be a "Contract
Document"?
A. Supplemental Agreements and Work Orders.
B. Notebooks and Estimates Procedure Manual.
C. Standard Specifications.
D. Construction Manual.
E. Answers B &D
- correct answer- E. Answer B & D
>> 2) Multiple choice. Between printings of the Standard Specifications, what does the
Department publish to identify and describe changes in the Specifications?
A. CPAM
B. Supplemental Specifications
C. Work orders
D. Specifications Changes
- correct answer- B Supplemental Specifications
