CMGT Final Exam Study Guide, Practice Questions and Complete Review 2026
pre-construction, procurement, construction, and post-construction - ANS ✔✔select the four
fundamental stages of the construction management process
programming and feasibility, schematic design, design development, and contract documents -
ANS ✔✔the design process has four distinct stages, what are they?
the process of identifying any problems associated with the project early to be factored into
decisions - ANS ✔✔choose the best definition of "due diligence" as it pertains to construction
sub-contracts and purchase orders - ANS ✔✔name two procurement instruments used to buy
out a job
superintendent, assistant superintendent, project engineer - ANS ✔✔what are three positions
that typically make up members of the on-site management team?
certificate of substantial completion - ANS ✔✔which occurrence marks the official completion
of the project?
punch lists - ANS ✔✔_______ keep track of and manages the completion of all loose ends,
minor repairs, and adjustments at the end of the job
value-engineering - ANS ✔✔what process optimizes resources to achieve the greatest value for
the money being spent?
substantial completion, final completion, certificate of occupancy - ANS ✔✔select the correct
chronological order of these milestones
, set up field office, secure site, provide and place portable toilets - ANS ✔✔what activities
usually occur during the mobilization stage?
a warranty of fitness for a particular purpose - ANS ✔✔select the implied warranty
warranties, operation manuals, inspection and testing reports, and as-built drawings - ANS
✔✔select the following that are usually included in the final documentation to the owner
record drawings completed by the contractor and turned over to the owner at the end of the
project that identify changes to original plans and specifications - ANS ✔✔select the best
definition of "as-built drawings"
minor adjustments, repairs, and work items that must be completed - ANS ✔✔select the best
definition of "punch lists"
the point at which all punch list work has been completed and the owner can occupy or take
possession of the new facility - ANS ✔✔select the best definition of "substantial completion"
what is a construction estimate? - ANS ✔✔summary of probable costs of materials, labor, and
equipment
which of the following is not a cost category in the construction estimate? - ANS ✔✔property
when meeting with a client for the first time, the estimate type we might use to help establish a
rough budget is: - ANS ✔✔rough order of magnitude estimate
which is not one of the four preparation steps taken to start the estimating process when
competing for a project? - ANS ✔✔meet with owner
pre-construction, procurement, construction, and post-construction - ANS ✔✔select the four
fundamental stages of the construction management process
programming and feasibility, schematic design, design development, and contract documents -
ANS ✔✔the design process has four distinct stages, what are they?
the process of identifying any problems associated with the project early to be factored into
decisions - ANS ✔✔choose the best definition of "due diligence" as it pertains to construction
sub-contracts and purchase orders - ANS ✔✔name two procurement instruments used to buy
out a job
superintendent, assistant superintendent, project engineer - ANS ✔✔what are three positions
that typically make up members of the on-site management team?
certificate of substantial completion - ANS ✔✔which occurrence marks the official completion
of the project?
punch lists - ANS ✔✔_______ keep track of and manages the completion of all loose ends,
minor repairs, and adjustments at the end of the job
value-engineering - ANS ✔✔what process optimizes resources to achieve the greatest value for
the money being spent?
substantial completion, final completion, certificate of occupancy - ANS ✔✔select the correct
chronological order of these milestones
, set up field office, secure site, provide and place portable toilets - ANS ✔✔what activities
usually occur during the mobilization stage?
a warranty of fitness for a particular purpose - ANS ✔✔select the implied warranty
warranties, operation manuals, inspection and testing reports, and as-built drawings - ANS
✔✔select the following that are usually included in the final documentation to the owner
record drawings completed by the contractor and turned over to the owner at the end of the
project that identify changes to original plans and specifications - ANS ✔✔select the best
definition of "as-built drawings"
minor adjustments, repairs, and work items that must be completed - ANS ✔✔select the best
definition of "punch lists"
the point at which all punch list work has been completed and the owner can occupy or take
possession of the new facility - ANS ✔✔select the best definition of "substantial completion"
what is a construction estimate? - ANS ✔✔summary of probable costs of materials, labor, and
equipment
which of the following is not a cost category in the construction estimate? - ANS ✔✔property
when meeting with a client for the first time, the estimate type we might use to help establish a
rough budget is: - ANS ✔✔rough order of magnitude estimate
which is not one of the four preparation steps taken to start the estimating process when
competing for a project? - ANS ✔✔meet with owner
