COSC 353 Final Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which project type below would most likely be subject to extensive reporting requirements?
A luxury condo project in Denver, CO
A bridge on a federally funded highway
A commercial office building
A privately funded sports stadium - CORRECT ANSWER - A bridge on a federally funded
highway
Which construction sector is characterized by many small companies and great instability during
economic recessions?
Residential
Industrial
Commercial
Heavy Highway - CORRECT ANSWER - Residential
Which construction sector is often publicly funded and also known as infrastructure?
Healthcare
Commercial
Heavy Highway
Industrial - CORRECT ANSWER - Heavy Highway
Why is the risk factor in construction higher than other industries?
Projects are constructed inside and protected from the weather
It is easy to predict the final cost of the project
The unpredictable nature of construction work
It is easy to apply mass production techniques in construction - CORRECT ANSWER -
The unpredictable nature of construction work
,The fastest growing demographic in the construction industry is? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Hispanic
By definition, a project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service,
or result. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Most construction projects are financed by the public. - CORRECT ANSWER - False
Demographics will shape the future of the construction industry for all the reasons below except:
As the population ages, the need for health care facilities is expected to decrease
As baby boomers retire, they are expected to increase spending on recreational activities
Baby boomers will be looking to downsize or move into active living retirement communities
Americans are living longer - CORRECT ANSWER - As baby boomers retire, they are
expected to increase spending on recreational activities
The number of trades has decreased recently as a result of more complex buildings and projects.
- CORRECT ANSWER - False
Construction trades include all the following except:
Concrete finishers
Electricians
Iron workers
Material suppliers - CORRECT ANSWER - Material suppliers
A _____________________ is an entry-level position on a project that is typically filled by a
recent college graduate. This position is usually responsible for processing the various
documents that flow through the construction office. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Field/Project Engineer
, A _______________ interacts with the specialty contractors on the construction site, coordinates
the flow of workers, and monitors the work to make sure the schedule is met. This person is
often the first to know about a problem or issue in the field.
Architect
Superintendent
Senior Project Manager
Project Engineer - CORRECT ANSWER - Superintendent
A specification writer would most likely be employed in which type of firm?
General Contrator
Attorney
Architectural
Financial institution - CORRECT ANSWER - Architectural
We discussed four powerful "winds" that tend to blow project teams off course. Which "wind"
below was not part of our discussion?
Ad Hoc - Individuals thrown together and expected to mesh quickly
Culture - Team members come from different environments and backgrounds
Negative Attitudes - One or more team members bring a bad attitude to the table
Ignorance - Team members often lack effective collaboration skills - CORRECT
ANSWER - Negative Attitudes - One or more team members bring a bad attitude to the
table
Which project participant is a professional that is required to be registered/licensed by the state?
Owner
Superintendent
Construction Manager
Architect - CORRECT ANSWER - Architect
Which project participant is responsible for performing the physical work on a project?
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which project type below would most likely be subject to extensive reporting requirements?
A luxury condo project in Denver, CO
A bridge on a federally funded highway
A commercial office building
A privately funded sports stadium - CORRECT ANSWER - A bridge on a federally funded
highway
Which construction sector is characterized by many small companies and great instability during
economic recessions?
Residential
Industrial
Commercial
Heavy Highway - CORRECT ANSWER - Residential
Which construction sector is often publicly funded and also known as infrastructure?
Healthcare
Commercial
Heavy Highway
Industrial - CORRECT ANSWER - Heavy Highway
Why is the risk factor in construction higher than other industries?
Projects are constructed inside and protected from the weather
It is easy to predict the final cost of the project
The unpredictable nature of construction work
It is easy to apply mass production techniques in construction - CORRECT ANSWER -
The unpredictable nature of construction work
,The fastest growing demographic in the construction industry is? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Hispanic
By definition, a project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service,
or result. - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Most construction projects are financed by the public. - CORRECT ANSWER - False
Demographics will shape the future of the construction industry for all the reasons below except:
As the population ages, the need for health care facilities is expected to decrease
As baby boomers retire, they are expected to increase spending on recreational activities
Baby boomers will be looking to downsize or move into active living retirement communities
Americans are living longer - CORRECT ANSWER - As baby boomers retire, they are
expected to increase spending on recreational activities
The number of trades has decreased recently as a result of more complex buildings and projects.
- CORRECT ANSWER - False
Construction trades include all the following except:
Concrete finishers
Electricians
Iron workers
Material suppliers - CORRECT ANSWER - Material suppliers
A _____________________ is an entry-level position on a project that is typically filled by a
recent college graduate. This position is usually responsible for processing the various
documents that flow through the construction office. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Field/Project Engineer
, A _______________ interacts with the specialty contractors on the construction site, coordinates
the flow of workers, and monitors the work to make sure the schedule is met. This person is
often the first to know about a problem or issue in the field.
Architect
Superintendent
Senior Project Manager
Project Engineer - CORRECT ANSWER - Superintendent
A specification writer would most likely be employed in which type of firm?
General Contrator
Attorney
Architectural
Financial institution - CORRECT ANSWER - Architectural
We discussed four powerful "winds" that tend to blow project teams off course. Which "wind"
below was not part of our discussion?
Ad Hoc - Individuals thrown together and expected to mesh quickly
Culture - Team members come from different environments and backgrounds
Negative Attitudes - One or more team members bring a bad attitude to the table
Ignorance - Team members often lack effective collaboration skills - CORRECT
ANSWER - Negative Attitudes - One or more team members bring a bad attitude to the
table
Which project participant is a professional that is required to be registered/licensed by the state?
Owner
Superintendent
Construction Manager
Architect - CORRECT ANSWER - Architect
Which project participant is responsible for performing the physical work on a project?
