Construction Management Overview

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1. What is the primary responsibility of the project

manager during the pre-construction stage?

A. Ensure materials are delivered on time

B. Conduct site investigations

C. Assist with contract details

D. Oversee the entire project team

2. Which role is primarily responsible for coordinating on-

site construction activities?

A. Field engineer

B. Contract administrator

C. Project manager

D. Superintendent

3. What is the purpose of a site investigation during the

pre-construction stage?

A. To determine the budget for the project

B. To finalize the bid process with contractors

C. To identify specific subcontractors

D. To prepare the site for construction and address unforeseen

conditions
4. Which of the following best describes a purchase order
in the procurement stage?

A. A detailed plan for construction scheduling

B. An agreement specifying the price and product specifications

C. A legal requirement for site investigations

D. A contract with subcontractors for work

5. When does the construction stage officially start?

A. Once the team is fully assigned

B. With a formal recognition of the notice to proceed

C. During the pre-construction meeting led by the superintendent

D. After the procurement of all materials

6. What is one of the main roles of the contract

administrator?

A. Oversee the project manager's decisions

B. Assist with the construction schedule

C. Conduct site investigations

D. Help manage construction contract details

7. What aspect of procurement involves hiring specialized

contractors?

A. Subcontracting

B. Purchase orders

C. Construction scheduling

D. General contracting
8. Why is a soil test conducted during pre-construction?

A. To confirm environmental regulations are met

B. To evaluate historical significance of the site

C. To establish if the soil is suitable for construction

D. To verify the contractor's capabilities

9. What must occur if endangered species are found on a

construction site?

A. The contractor must relocate the species immediately.

B. The construction must continue as normal.

C. The site must be temporarily shut down.

D. The site can be worked on as long as it's monitored.

10. What measures may be taken to protect specific

vegetation during construction?

A. Planting new trees nearby.

B. Cutting down nearby vegetation to prevent overlap.

C. Installing fences or security tape.

D. Using pesticides to maintain health.

11. What happens if historical or cultural artifacts are

discovered during construction?

A. The artifacts can be moved to a designated area.

B. Work continues while the artifacts are documented.

C. Work must pause until the artifacts can be examined and removed.

D. Construction is permanently halted in the area.

12. Which of the following is NOT a required form of
documentation for construction activities?

A. Daily field reports.

B. Project diaries.

C. Monthly progress reports.

D. Logs for regular activities.

13. What is a key responsibility of the construction

manager (CM) in an agency CM model?

A. Controlling the construction crew on-site

B. Providing impartial advice to the owner

C. Engaging directly with subcontractors for all tasks

D. Submitting design drafts to the architect

14. In which type of contract is the design-builder

responsible for both the design and construction phases?

A. Design-build contracts

B. Traditional bidding contracts

C. Agency CM contracts

D. Design-bid-build contracts

15. Why are project diaries maintained by team members?

A. To store confidential project financial information.

B. To share entertainment with other members.

C. To keep track of daily activities and observations.

D. To report the popularity of the construction project.

16. How should any liquid spills be handled to protect
wetlands during construction?

A. Notify authorities to take over cleanup operations.

B. They should be ignored if they are minor.

C. Use absorbent mats to soak up the spills without concern.

D. Spills must be maintained to prevent contaminants from entering

the wetland.

17. What role does the software-application field of

construction collaboration technology play in construction
management?

A. It guarantees maximum pricing for projects

B. It replaces the need for physical inspections

C. It helps in applying information technology to construction

management
D. It automates the bidding process

18. What is the purpose of project meetings in

construction activity documentation?

A. To celebrate milestones.

B. To entertain stakeholders with project updates.

C. To discuss concerns and document decisions.

D. To dictate rules for workers.

19. What is the focus of CM at-risk delivery method?

A. Delegating construction tasks to subcontractors only

B. Guaranteeing a maximum price for project completion

C. Eliminating the need for cost management

D. Maximizing project scope and design options

20. During which phase does the construction manager's
ability to affect cost savings diminish?

A. Post-construction phase

B. Pre-design phase

C. Pre-construction phase

D. Design phase

21. What is commonly included in logs associated with

construction projects?

A. Phone logs and delivery logs.

B. Personal thoughts of team members.

C. Daily summaries of events.

D. Financial transactions related to materials.

22. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the

construction manager in agency CM?

A. Performing all physical construction tasks

B. Cash-flow management

C. Managing project scheduling

D. Selecting design and construction teams

23. What primary function does the design-builder fulfill

regarding the owner's concept in design-build contracts?

A. Designing a completely new concept

B. Conducting the construction without a design approval

C. Completing a detailed design based on the owner’s concept

D. Outsourcing the design to third-party architects only

24. What is one role of the construction manager to
prevent scope creep?

A. To approve all design changes without consultation

B. To reduce the size of the project originally planned

C. To enhance project design quality

D. To solely focus on construction timelines

25. What is the primary purpose of the pre-construction

meeting?

A. To finalize the project budget and payment schedule

B. To discuss project milestones and deadlines

C. To make decisions about work hours, material storage, quality

control, and site access
D. To introduce team members and assign tasks

26. How are progress payments typically scheduled?

A. Monthly, based on project milestones or specified dates

B. Only when a significant issue arises

C. After the completion of the entire project

D. On a weekly basis regardless of milestones

27. When does the warranty period begin for a

construction project?

A. Once the owner occupies the building

B. After the first progress payment is made

C. During the pre-construction meeting

D. After the project's completion and inspection

28. What is a common method for controlling dust at a
construction site?

A. Limiting construction hours to cool times of the day

B. Covering the site with tarps

C. Using a water truck to spray water on dry dirt

D. Implementing vehicle restrictions on-site

29. What environmental issue can arise from construction

activities?

A. Temporary job loss for local workers

B. Increased traffic congestion around the site

C. Noise pollution from machinery

D. Soil displacement leading to storm water pollution

30. What might warranties in construction refer to?

A. Insurance policies held by contractors

B. Obligations arising from a signed document or implied by law

C. An informal agreement between contractors and suppliers

D. A timeline for project completion guarantees

31. What is a potential consequence of mud created by

construction vehicles?

A. Contamination of surrounding water sources

B. Unclean roads due to mud on tires

C. Damage to construction vehicles

D. Reduction in environmental regulations

32. What role does proper preparation of payment
information play in construction projects?

A. It allows for faster project completion

B. It ensures compliance with local labor laws

C. It helps contractors financially complete the project

D. It simplifies the warranty claims process

33. What is the primary role of the construction manager

during the preconstruction services phase?

A. To consult with the owner in development and design

B. To manage construction crews and execute the project

C. To handle all financial transactions during construction

D. To act solely as a general contractor during construction

34. Which of the following accurately describes a GMP

agreement?

A. A contract that includes adjustments in responsibility for the

construction manager
B. A fixed price contract that allows for indefinite changes in scope

C. A pricing agreement set after project completion

D. An arrangement that guarantees a low bid over market rate

35. What is one advantage of using a CM at-risk

arrangement?

A. It eliminates the risk of cost overruns entirely

B. It encourages the construction manager to act in the owner’s

interest
C. It allows easy changes in project design after construction begins

D. It guarantees the cheapest construction costs

36. Which of the following is considered a drawback of the
CM at-risk model?

A. That it ensures design completion before construction starts

B. The construction manager receives a fixed fee payment

C. It offers no flexibility in project scheduling

D. It may lead to reduced scope of work to fit within the GMP

37. What does the term 'CM at-risk' imply about the
construction manager's responsibilities?

A. The manager has less involvement in the design phase

B. The manager has a financial stake in controlling construction costs

C. The manager is only liable for third-party damages

D. The manager can ignore budget constraints

38. How does the CM manage costs before design

completion?

A. By delaying any major decisions until after construction starts

B. By eliminating the need for a budget plan altogether

C. By conducting site management and purchasing major items

D. By outsourcing all project tasks to subcontractors

39. In what type of projects is the CM at-risk delivery

method most beneficial?

A. Small, easily defined projects with strict deadlines

B. Projects that focus on low-cost bidding processes

C. Projects that are fully designed before any construction begins

D. Projects with chances of scope changes and complex requirements

40. What challenge does the construction manager
encounter with a GMP that is set before the design
begins?

A. It guarantees that all designs will be approved without alterations

B. It limits the construction manager's knowledge of project goals

C. It complicates the process of estimating project costs

D. It makes it hard to determine if the best possible bid was secured