CMGT Test 2 Study Guide, Practice Questions and Exam Review 2026
What is NOT one of the three main issues the superintendent must be concerned with when
trying to manage construction operations. - ✔✔Office communication structure
When scheduling subcontractors for the job, you should try to follow three fundamental rules.
Which of the following is NOT one of them? - ✔✔Try to fit as many subcontractors into the
same space at the same time to cut back on duration.
What does it mean to order something on will-call? - ✔✔Confirming an order day-of delivery
that has been placed prior.
Which is NOT a factor that negatively impacts construction productivity? - ✔✔On site meetings
with the owner
What is an environmental issue that would interfere with the project schedule and cause
unexpected delays on the job? - ✔✔Discovering historical or cultural artifacts while excavating
What is a laydown area? - ✔✔A designated storage area on site used for sorting out large
orders
On what kind of plan would a portable toilet, dumpsters, and on-site parking areas be shown? -
✔✔A site logistics plan
Why is it important for the job superintendent and the other members of the onsite team to
keep project diaries? - ✔✔The diaries help to keep straight all of the communications,
conversations, and activities.
, Why is it important to accurately report hours and cost codes on time cards? - ✔✔They
provide fundamental information needed to track and monitor productivity and labor
expenditures.
What is one benefit of a webcam? - ✔✔It can help increase overall owner involvement
What does SWPPP stand for? - ✔✔Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
What would NOT be covered in a typical weekly subcontractor meeting? - ✔✔Performance
reviews
What outside agency might a contractor never have to deal with in the course of construction? -
✔✔Marketing agencies
What are back charges? - ✔✔A fine issued by some contractors to subcontractors for failure to
clean their working space and remove their waste from the site.
What are the three main responsibilities of a superintendent before construction can begin? -
✔✔Set up the field office, organize the job site, and establish the working hours
What is not one of the fundamental steps that is included in the project control cycle? -
✔✔Update technology
What is the essential(s) of an effective project control system? - ✔✔Information and Good
Reporting system
What is not an example of a source where you might gather field information needed to
develop your project controls? - ✔✔Requests for information
What is NOT one of the three main issues the superintendent must be concerned with when
trying to manage construction operations. - ✔✔Office communication structure
When scheduling subcontractors for the job, you should try to follow three fundamental rules.
Which of the following is NOT one of them? - ✔✔Try to fit as many subcontractors into the
same space at the same time to cut back on duration.
What does it mean to order something on will-call? - ✔✔Confirming an order day-of delivery
that has been placed prior.
Which is NOT a factor that negatively impacts construction productivity? - ✔✔On site meetings
with the owner
What is an environmental issue that would interfere with the project schedule and cause
unexpected delays on the job? - ✔✔Discovering historical or cultural artifacts while excavating
What is a laydown area? - ✔✔A designated storage area on site used for sorting out large
orders
On what kind of plan would a portable toilet, dumpsters, and on-site parking areas be shown? -
✔✔A site logistics plan
Why is it important for the job superintendent and the other members of the onsite team to
keep project diaries? - ✔✔The diaries help to keep straight all of the communications,
conversations, and activities.
, Why is it important to accurately report hours and cost codes on time cards? - ✔✔They
provide fundamental information needed to track and monitor productivity and labor
expenditures.
What is one benefit of a webcam? - ✔✔It can help increase overall owner involvement
What does SWPPP stand for? - ✔✔Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
What would NOT be covered in a typical weekly subcontractor meeting? - ✔✔Performance
reviews
What outside agency might a contractor never have to deal with in the course of construction? -
✔✔Marketing agencies
What are back charges? - ✔✔A fine issued by some contractors to subcontractors for failure to
clean their working space and remove their waste from the site.
What are the three main responsibilities of a superintendent before construction can begin? -
✔✔Set up the field office, organize the job site, and establish the working hours
What is not one of the fundamental steps that is included in the project control cycle? -
✔✔Update technology
What is the essential(s) of an effective project control system? - ✔✔Information and Good
Reporting system
What is not an example of a source where you might gather field information needed to
develop your project controls? - ✔✔Requests for information
