CQM-C Exam Questions and Answers –
Graded A+ – 2025/2026 Edition
CQM-C Exam Practice Questions (1– 200)
2025/2026 Study Edition – Original Practice Set
1. What is the primary purpose of the Contractor Quality
Control (CQC) System?
A. Reduce project costs
B. Ensure the contractor produces quality work meeting contract requirements
C. Protect the government from liability
D. Speed up construction activities
Answer: B
Explanation:
The CQC system ensures that the contractor—not the government—controls quality throughout
the project.
2. In the Three-Phase Control System, which phase
involves verifying materials, equipment, and plans before
work begins?
A. Final Phase
B. Preparatory Phase
,C. Initial Phase
D. QC Completion Phase
Answer: B
Explanation:
Preparatory meetings occur before the work starts and address requirements, materials,
personnel, and testing needs.
3. Which document defines the technical requirements
the contractor must meet?
A. Daily QC Report
B. Specifications
C. QC Plan
D. Safety Manual
Answer: B
4. The government’s role in QC is best described as:
A. Actively controlling quality
B. Performing daily inspections of all work
C. Quality assurance through oversight
D. Supervising contractor personnel
Answer: C
Explanation:
Government performs QA, while the contractor is responsible for QC.
5. Who is responsible for implementing and maintaining
the QC Plan?
A. The Contracting Officer
B. The QC Manager
C. Government QA personnel
D. Project Engineer
,Answer: B
6. What is the purpose of the Initial Phase meeting in the
Three-Phase Control System?
A. Discuss project cost
B. Review work accomplished so far and ensure it meets contract requirements
C. Review payroll and staffing
D. Issue safety violations
Answer: B
7. Which of the following must be included in the QC
Plan?
A. Employee salaries
B. Location of job trailers
C. Testing procedures and responsibilities
D. List of subcontractor equipment
Answer: C
8. Rework is required when:
A. The government disagrees with contractor methods
B. Work does not comply with contract requirements
C. Weather delays occur
D. Subcontractors request additional time
Answer: B
9. The Final Phase of the Three-Phase Control System is
conducted:
, A. Before the work starts
B. When work is complete and ready to be covered or used
C. During the planning stage
D. When the project is 50% complete
Answer: B
10. Which term refers to the government checking that
the contractor’s QC system is functioning effectively?
A. QA
B. QC
C. LOTO
D. ATP
Answer: A — Quality Assurance
11. A Deficiency requires correction because:
A. It slows down work
B. It violates a safety rule
C. It fails to meet contract requirements
D. It increases costs
Answer: C
12. The QC Manager must have authority to:
A. Modify the contract
B. Hire government inspectors
C. Stop work when quality is at risk
D. Approve payment to subcontractors
Answer: C
Graded A+ – 2025/2026 Edition
CQM-C Exam Practice Questions (1– 200)
2025/2026 Study Edition – Original Practice Set
1. What is the primary purpose of the Contractor Quality
Control (CQC) System?
A. Reduce project costs
B. Ensure the contractor produces quality work meeting contract requirements
C. Protect the government from liability
D. Speed up construction activities
Answer: B
Explanation:
The CQC system ensures that the contractor—not the government—controls quality throughout
the project.
2. In the Three-Phase Control System, which phase
involves verifying materials, equipment, and plans before
work begins?
A. Final Phase
B. Preparatory Phase
,C. Initial Phase
D. QC Completion Phase
Answer: B
Explanation:
Preparatory meetings occur before the work starts and address requirements, materials,
personnel, and testing needs.
3. Which document defines the technical requirements
the contractor must meet?
A. Daily QC Report
B. Specifications
C. QC Plan
D. Safety Manual
Answer: B
4. The government’s role in QC is best described as:
A. Actively controlling quality
B. Performing daily inspections of all work
C. Quality assurance through oversight
D. Supervising contractor personnel
Answer: C
Explanation:
Government performs QA, while the contractor is responsible for QC.
5. Who is responsible for implementing and maintaining
the QC Plan?
A. The Contracting Officer
B. The QC Manager
C. Government QA personnel
D. Project Engineer
,Answer: B
6. What is the purpose of the Initial Phase meeting in the
Three-Phase Control System?
A. Discuss project cost
B. Review work accomplished so far and ensure it meets contract requirements
C. Review payroll and staffing
D. Issue safety violations
Answer: B
7. Which of the following must be included in the QC
Plan?
A. Employee salaries
B. Location of job trailers
C. Testing procedures and responsibilities
D. List of subcontractor equipment
Answer: C
8. Rework is required when:
A. The government disagrees with contractor methods
B. Work does not comply with contract requirements
C. Weather delays occur
D. Subcontractors request additional time
Answer: B
9. The Final Phase of the Three-Phase Control System is
conducted:
, A. Before the work starts
B. When work is complete and ready to be covered or used
C. During the planning stage
D. When the project is 50% complete
Answer: B
10. Which term refers to the government checking that
the contractor’s QC system is functioning effectively?
A. QA
B. QC
C. LOTO
D. ATP
Answer: A — Quality Assurance
11. A Deficiency requires correction because:
A. It slows down work
B. It violates a safety rule
C. It fails to meet contract requirements
D. It increases costs
Answer: C
12. The QC Manager must have authority to:
A. Modify the contract
B. Hire government inspectors
C. Stop work when quality is at risk
D. Approve payment to subcontractors
Answer: C
