CSI CDT Module Test Questions And Correct Answers

CSI CDT Module Test Questions And Correct Answers What are the four C's for effective communication? - Answer -Clear. Use proper grammar and simple sentence construction to avoid ambiguity. Concise. Eliminate unnecessary words, but not at the expense of clarity, correctness, or completeness. Correct. Present information accurately and precisely. Carefully select words that convey exact meanings. Complete. Do not leave out important information. (PDPG 11.3.5) What are the two major groups of Construction Documents? - Answer -They include two major groups of documents: procurement documents and contract documents. (PDPG 11.1.2) Define Procurement Documents - Answer -Documents used to obtain pricing from prospective contractors. What are competitive bidding docs called? - Answer -Bidding docs What are negotiated bid docs called? - Answer -Pricing docs List the 8 typical elements of contract documents. - Answer -Contracting forms Project forms Conditions of the contract Revisions Clarifications Modifications Specifications Study Module No. 5, Page 3 Contract drawings (PDPG 11.1.2) What is the purpose of a specification? - Answer -to Define the quality requirements for products, materials, and workmanship upon which the contract is based and requirements for administration and performance of the project. PDPG 11.3 What elements are typically included in Procurement Requirements? - Answer -Solicitation Instructions for procurement Available information Procurement forms and supplements Addenda (PDPG 11.4) Are procurement requirements usually a part of a contract? - Answer -No. but they are included as part of the project manual. Define Contracting Requirements. - Answer -Contracting requirements define the processes, rights, responsibilities, and relationships of the parties to the contract and include the following: Contracting forms Project forms Conditions of the contract Revisions Clarification Modifications (PDPG 11.5) Define Bid - Answer -An offer to perform a contract for work and labor or supply materials or goods at a specific price. A bid is a response to a solicitation such as an invitation to bid or advertisement for bid. (PDPG 11.4.2) Define Proposal - Answer -An offer from one party to another, of terms and conditions with reference to some work, which if accepted can form a contract. A proposal implies an opportunity for more Study Module No. 5 | Page 4 consideration by the recipient and is sometimes utilized when project cost or other conditions will be determined by negotiation. A proposal is usually in response to a request for proposal. (PDPG 11.4.2) What is Bid Security? - Answer -Guaranties that if a bid is accepted within the specified time, the bidder will enter into a formal agreement with the owner (usually 30 to 90 days from the opening of the bids) and will furnish the required construction performance and payment bonds. The purpose of the bid security is to compensate the owner for damages incurred if the selected bidder does not accept the contract award. (PDPG 11.4.3.1) Define contract - Answer -A contract between two or more parties represents a promise to be performed for consideration. Common law has recognized performance under such contract to be an enforceable duty. A contract may be oral or written. Oral contracts can be difficult to enforce because there is no record of exact terms. (PDPG 5.3)