CSU CON 101 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FULLY SOLVED LATEST UPDATE 2025-
2026
Six Dials of Project Scope - Answers -cost
-time
-quality
-safety
-scope
-function
Three-legged-stool - Answers -time
-cost
-quality
Design-bid-build - Answers Traditional project delivery method
-owner holds two separate contracts for design and build
Agency CM - Answers Cons. Manager acts on the owners best interest but is not financially
responsible
GMP - Answers Guaranteed Maximum Price
Multiple Prime - Answers Contracting method where the owner bypasses a General Contractor
and enters into multiple contracts with contractors
Design-build - Answers Newer delivery method where there is only 1 contract between the
owner and Design/Builder. Design/Builder is responsible for both ends.
Fast-tracking - Answers a practice utilized to speed up job by overlapping the design and
construction phrase.
IPD - Answers Integrated Project Delivery
In what time period was the concept of a Theoretical Architect developed? - Answers The
Renaissance
When was concrete first used? - Answers During the Roman Empire
What is an individual responsible for the design, engineering, and construction of a project? -
Answers Master builder
, How is the Code of Hammurabi important to construction? - Answers First known recorded
building code.
What were some of the changes in building materials that contributed to growth of the building
industry in the late 1880's? - Answers Steel framing replaced iron framing, invention of Portland
Cement and reinforcing, mass production of glass, and the invention of the passenger elevator.
What is horizontal construction? - Answers Heavy Civil Construction
Which sector of the construction industry requires the broadest range of knowledge for a
contractor to be successful? - Answers Residential
What are the 5 construction industry sectors? - Answers Residential, Commercial, Heavy Civil,
Industrial, and Environmental
In which industry sector are Engineers often the lead designers? - Answers Industrial
Which industry sector is comprised of projects that maintain public health and contribute to a
community's quality of life while improving the environment? - Answers Environmental
Construction
What are the "owner, the designers, and the contractor? - Answers Primary Players in a
construction project.
Who deals with the function, life safety issues, and aesthetics of the building? - Answers
Architect.
What are subcontractors, material suppliers, and equipment vendors? - Answers 1st level
Secondary Players
Who is central to every project? - Answers Owner
Who is responsible for design of heating, cooling and plumbing systems? - Answers Mechanical
Engineers
Who determines which project delivery method will be used? - Answers Owner
What are the parameters defining the overall extent of work? - Answers Scope of Work
What is a construction manager that offers advice to the owner but is not responsible for any of
the actual construction? - Answers Agency CM
What is delivery method in which there is only one contract? - Answers Design - Build
What provides a unique opportunity for construction professionals to participate in the design
stage in a proactive fashion? - Answers IPD (Integrated Project Delivery)
What contains information regarding bidding documents for public projects? - Answers Bid
2026
Six Dials of Project Scope - Answers -cost
-time
-quality
-safety
-scope
-function
Three-legged-stool - Answers -time
-cost
-quality
Design-bid-build - Answers Traditional project delivery method
-owner holds two separate contracts for design and build
Agency CM - Answers Cons. Manager acts on the owners best interest but is not financially
responsible
GMP - Answers Guaranteed Maximum Price
Multiple Prime - Answers Contracting method where the owner bypasses a General Contractor
and enters into multiple contracts with contractors
Design-build - Answers Newer delivery method where there is only 1 contract between the
owner and Design/Builder. Design/Builder is responsible for both ends.
Fast-tracking - Answers a practice utilized to speed up job by overlapping the design and
construction phrase.
IPD - Answers Integrated Project Delivery
In what time period was the concept of a Theoretical Architect developed? - Answers The
Renaissance
When was concrete first used? - Answers During the Roman Empire
What is an individual responsible for the design, engineering, and construction of a project? -
Answers Master builder
, How is the Code of Hammurabi important to construction? - Answers First known recorded
building code.
What were some of the changes in building materials that contributed to growth of the building
industry in the late 1880's? - Answers Steel framing replaced iron framing, invention of Portland
Cement and reinforcing, mass production of glass, and the invention of the passenger elevator.
What is horizontal construction? - Answers Heavy Civil Construction
Which sector of the construction industry requires the broadest range of knowledge for a
contractor to be successful? - Answers Residential
What are the 5 construction industry sectors? - Answers Residential, Commercial, Heavy Civil,
Industrial, and Environmental
In which industry sector are Engineers often the lead designers? - Answers Industrial
Which industry sector is comprised of projects that maintain public health and contribute to a
community's quality of life while improving the environment? - Answers Environmental
Construction
What are the "owner, the designers, and the contractor? - Answers Primary Players in a
construction project.
Who deals with the function, life safety issues, and aesthetics of the building? - Answers
Architect.
What are subcontractors, material suppliers, and equipment vendors? - Answers 1st level
Secondary Players
Who is central to every project? - Answers Owner
Who is responsible for design of heating, cooling and plumbing systems? - Answers Mechanical
Engineers
Who determines which project delivery method will be used? - Answers Owner
What are the parameters defining the overall extent of work? - Answers Scope of Work
What is a construction manager that offers advice to the owner but is not responsible for any of
the actual construction? - Answers Agency CM
What is delivery method in which there is only one contract? - Answers Design - Build
What provides a unique opportunity for construction professionals to participate in the design
stage in a proactive fashion? - Answers IPD (Integrated Project Delivery)
What contains information regarding bidding documents for public projects? - Answers Bid
