Question 1

As project time moves on, the ability to cost-effectively influence changes ????&#10;A) Increases while costs committed increase&#10;B) Increases while costs committed decrease&#10;C) Decreases while costs committed increase&#10;D) Decreases while costs committed decrease&#10;E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The ability to cost-effectively influence changes decreases as the project progresses because more decisions are made and more commitments are locked in, increasing the costs associated with making changes.

Question 2

The process an owner should utilize in selecting a construction manager is comparable to the process of selecting an architect or an engineer: review past experience, collect references, and examine the résumés of the key people that will be assigned to the project.

True

Accepted Answer

The selection process for a construction manager, architect, or engineer involves evaluating their past experience, references, and the qualifications of key personnel to ensure they are suitable for the project.

Question 3

Investigating and implementing up/down construction is an example of (a)????&#10;A) Mitigation program&#10;B) Constructability analysis&#10;C) Life cycle costing&#10;D) Feasibility study&#10;E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Up/down construction is a method used in construction projects to improve efficiency and reduce time, which is typically analyzed during constructability analysis.

Question 4

A thorough investigation of the proposed area for construction should occur before ????&#10;A) The determination of the bid package breakdown for the project&#10;B) Detailed scheduling occurs&#10;C) Detailed estimating occurs&#10;D) Moving into the schematic design stage&#10;E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

A thorough investigation of the proposed area for construction is essential before any of the listed activities to ensure accurate planning, cost estimation, scheduling, and design.

Question 5

Selection of the designer must precede selection of the construction manager.

Accepted Answer

The selection of the designer and construction manager can occur in any order or simultaneously, depending on the project's requirements and the procurement strategy.

Question 6

The best time for a candidate construction management firm to learn the specifics of a proposed project is during the interview stage, as this allows the firm to begin to put together a construction management workplan.

Accepted Answer

The interview stage is the best time for a candidate construction management firm to learn the specifics of a proposed project because it allows the firm to begin to put together a construction management workplan.

Question 7

Identify the stage of design in which the following project activity would normally occur. Use each stage once only.

-Analyze alternate schemes and conduct engineering analysis

A) Conceptual planning
B) Contract documents
C) Design development
D) Schematic design

Accepted Answer

During the design development stage, the initial design concepts are refined and detailed, including the evaluation and finalization of mechanical and electrical systems. This stage follows schematic design, where the basic layout and conceptual design are established, and precedes the creation of contract documents, which detail the specifications for construction.

Question 8

Identify the stage of design in which the following project activity would normally occur. Use each stage once only.

-Evaluate and finalize mechanical and electrical systems

A) Conceptual planning
B) Contract documents
C) Design development
D) Schematic design

Accepted Answer

Procuring the final building permit typically occurs during the Contract Documents stage. This is when all the detailed drawings and specifications are finalized and submitted to the local authority for approval before construction can begin.

Question 9

Identify the stage of design in which the following project activity would normally occur. Use each stage once only.

-Analyze alternate schemes and conduct engineering analysis

A) Conceptual planning
B) Contract documents
C) Design development
D) Schematic design

Accepted Answer

Analyzing alternate schemes and conducting engineering analysis are typically part of the schematic design phase. This stage involves exploring different design options and assessing their feasibility through preliminary engineering analyses.

Question 10

Identify the stage of design in which the following project activity would normally occur. Use each stage once only.

-Analyze alternate schemes and conduct engineering analysis

A) Conceptual planning
B) Contract documents
C) Design development
D) Schematic design

Accepted Answer

Evaluating the labor and trade contractor market is typically done during the conceptual planning stage of a project. This is when the overall feasibility, budget, and scope of the project are being established, which includes understanding the availability and cost of labor and contractors.

Deck 6: Construction Services During Design