CN283 Construction Estimating Exam
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
The estimating process, and people that estimate are needed in - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
All of the above
The ______________ views of a document set (the plans) are ideal for determining the
composition of, or what is in, a wall . - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Section
A typical contractual agreement should include - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- All of the above
The specification for asphalt shingles would likely include ____________________ -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- the approved manufacturers, the tolerance of acceptability for the
shingles, the performance expectation, the physical properties of the shingle, storage
requirements
Although sometimes used interchangeably, the Advertisement to Bid and the Invitation to bid
do have subtle differences. Primarily, the Advertisement to Bid is exclusively used for
privately funded projects. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- False
A site visit is a common occurrence (sometimes required) when planning to bid a project.
Information that should be collected during the visit should include ______________. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- All of the above
Per class discussion, an alternate is almost like a separate project, in that the base bid includes
one thing, but the alternate seeks another. Example: the base bid requires pricing carpeting for
the flooring, but the alternate seeks a separate price for porcelain tile. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- true
An assembly estimate for a gypsum board partition wall would likely include at least
_____________ - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- All of the above
, In a single contract arrangement, the owner maintains responsibility for primary
subcontractors. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- False
Workers' Compensation is an optional insurance that employers provide to employees for
workplace violence. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- False
An Owner that withholds a percentage of each progress payment is incorporating a common
practice that is contractually known as ___________________- - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Retainage
Conceptual estimates commonly contain a high level of detail. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
False
Typically, the bid bond would cost the least of the three primary bonds, because it is the least
risky. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- True
Per class discussion, determining the scope of our work guides us in what we do, and what
we do not do. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- True
Based upon the text guidelines, the start and finish date of a project are established by the
_______________. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Owner
Division 09 of the CSI MasterFormat covers ________________. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- finishes
When bidding competitively in the United States, it is common for the owner to select the
proposal/bid that is closest to the middle. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- False
The _________________ type of agreement is commonly considered a lower risk approach,
but elevated costs can be a concern. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Cost Plus
Generally speaking, if you have worked with a project owner before, and had reasonable
results, it is likely that you would bid their work again. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- True
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
The estimating process, and people that estimate are needed in - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
All of the above
The ______________ views of a document set (the plans) are ideal for determining the
composition of, or what is in, a wall . - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Section
A typical contractual agreement should include - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- All of the above
The specification for asphalt shingles would likely include ____________________ -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- the approved manufacturers, the tolerance of acceptability for the
shingles, the performance expectation, the physical properties of the shingle, storage
requirements
Although sometimes used interchangeably, the Advertisement to Bid and the Invitation to bid
do have subtle differences. Primarily, the Advertisement to Bid is exclusively used for
privately funded projects. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- False
A site visit is a common occurrence (sometimes required) when planning to bid a project.
Information that should be collected during the visit should include ______________. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- All of the above
Per class discussion, an alternate is almost like a separate project, in that the base bid includes
one thing, but the alternate seeks another. Example: the base bid requires pricing carpeting for
the flooring, but the alternate seeks a separate price for porcelain tile. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- true
An assembly estimate for a gypsum board partition wall would likely include at least
_____________ - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- All of the above
, In a single contract arrangement, the owner maintains responsibility for primary
subcontractors. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- False
Workers' Compensation is an optional insurance that employers provide to employees for
workplace violence. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- False
An Owner that withholds a percentage of each progress payment is incorporating a common
practice that is contractually known as ___________________- - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
Retainage
Conceptual estimates commonly contain a high level of detail. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
False
Typically, the bid bond would cost the least of the three primary bonds, because it is the least
risky. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- True
Per class discussion, determining the scope of our work guides us in what we do, and what
we do not do. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- True
Based upon the text guidelines, the start and finish date of a project are established by the
_______________. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Owner
Division 09 of the CSI MasterFormat covers ________________. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- finishes
When bidding competitively in the United States, it is common for the owner to select the
proposal/bid that is closest to the middle. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- False
The _________________ type of agreement is commonly considered a lower risk approach,
but elevated costs can be a concern. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Cost Plus
Generally speaking, if you have worked with a project owner before, and had reasonable
results, it is likely that you would bid their work again. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- True
