Deck 2: Project Participants

Question 1

A structural steel column collapses and is found to have been undersized. Which project participant would most likely be liable for this mistake?

A) Owner
B) Designer
C) Constructor
D) Structural steel worker
E) All of the above

Answer 1

Designer

Question 2

Match the project participant with the statement following that best represents their profession, responsibility, or project attitude. Answers may be used more than once.

-A professional registered by the state

A) Owner
B) Designer
C) Construction manager
D) Trade contractor

Answer 2

Designer

Question 3

Match the project participant with the statement following that best represents their profession, responsibility, or project attitude. Answers may be used more than once.

-Looked to for the smooth orchestration of the project

A) Owner
B) Designer
C) Construction manager
D) Trade contractor

Answer 3

Construction manager

Question 4

Match the project participant with the statement following that best represents their profession, responsibility, or project attitude. Answers may be used more than once.

-Responsible for financing and land acquisition

A) Owner
B) Designer
C) Construction manager
D) Trade contractor

Question 5

Match the project participant with the statement following that best represents their profession, responsibility, or project attitude. Answers may be used more than once.

-Wants clear, on-time direction with no changes

A) Owner
B) Designer
C) Construction manager
D) Trade contractor

Question 6

Match the job description with the design/construction position appropriate .

-This person organizes the drawings required to complete the job, manages the personnel resources, communicates with engineers and other consultants, and details schematic designs.

A) Clerk of the works
B) Job captain
C) Superintendent
D) Construction project manager
E) Field engineer

Question 7

Match the job description with the design/construction position appropriate .

-This person interacts with subcontractors and coordinates the flow of workers, supplies, and equipment on the site to ensure that the schedule is met.

A) Clerk of the works
B) Job captain
C) Superintendent
D) Construction project manager
E) Field engineer

Question 8

Match the job description with the design/construction position appropriate .

-Assigned by the designer to interpret the plans and specifications, this person may assist in problem solving, approve or reject material, and approve progress payments.

A) Clerk of the works
B) Job captain
C) Superintendent
D) Construction project manager
E) Field engineer

Question 9

Match the job description with the design/construction position appropriate .

-This person tracks the flow of documents through a field office. This is usually an entry-level position.

A) Clerk of the works
B) Job captain
C) Superintendent
D) Construction project manager
E) Field engineer

Question 10

Match the job description with the design/construction position appropriate .

-This person configures the project team, schedules the job, and sets up the cost control system. This person must have a solid understanding of project administration, good verbal and written communication skills, knowledge of labor union issues, and technical construction knowledge.

A) Clerk of the works
B) Job captain
C) Superintendent
D) Construction project manager
E) Field engineer